The results of the election for the International Education Association of Australia’s (IEAA) Board and networks were announced yesterday by IEAA President, Professor Ren Yi, during the closing ceremony of this year’s Australian International Education Conference (AIEC).
Newly elected Board members
Treasurer
Brett Lovegrove, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships), The University of Queensland
Board member
- Tom Gifford, Director, Global Student Recruitment, RMIT University
- Rishen Shekhar, Pro Vice Chancellor: International, University of South Australia (returning Board member)
- Marnie Watson, Vice President Global, Griffith University (returning Board member)
Outgoing Board Members
Professor Yi also farewelled outgoing Board members:
- Bronwyn Bartsch, Pro Vice-Chancellor Global (acting), Australian Catholic University, who held the role of Treasurer for four years
- Steve Knussen, Executive Director, Kaplan Business School (Board member)
- Jana Perera, Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement, Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Board member)
Newly elected conveners and deputy conveners
Newly elected conveners and deputy conveners for IEAA’s networks were also announced (noting that some positions have already been announced as candidates were elected unopposed).
Marketing and Recruitment Network
Deputy Convener: Sue Ng, Assistant Director, Student Recruitment (International), RMIT University
Deputy Convener: Ashley Tanks, Director of Partnerships, Australia & New Zealand, Grok Global Services, Inc.
Admissions and Compliance Network
Deputy Convener: Clare Wilson, Director, Operations (Recruitment and International Operations), La Trobe University
Scholarships and Fellowships Network
Deputy Convener: Johan Arnberg, Senior Manager, Global Sponsorship and Mobility, The University of Queensland
Student Life Network
Convener: Alex Reeman-Clark, General Manager, Student Experience, Kaplan Business School
Transnational Education Network
Deputy Convener: Emma Steinke, Associate Director, International Partnerships, RMIT University
Tracy Harris is a current IEAA Board member.
