It was a short-lived retirement for one of Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) most senior and valued academics with the appointment of Professor Ross Chambers as Head of CSU in Port Macquarie.

 

In announcing the new appointment, CSU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Andrew Vann said Professor Chambers will be Head of CSU’s newest campus for the next two years, until July 2014.

“I welcome Ross’ return to Charles Sturt University in another senior role,” Professor Vann said. “The wealth of knowledge that Ross has about Charles Sturt University as well as his central role in establishing our campus at Port Macquarie makes him a perfect fit with the new position as Head of Campus.”

 

Professor Chambers moved from Wagga Wagga to settle into his new home at Port Macquarie upon his retirement as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) from CSU at the end of June 2012.

 

During his employment with CSU over more than 30 years, Professor Chambers held a range of positions including lecturer, Head of School, Dean and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

 

“I look forward to working with Dr Muyesser Durur as Campus Director in Port Macquarie to fulfilling the commitment of Charles Sturt University to expand the course offerings and facilities on the Mid North Coast,” Professor Chambers said.

 

“Our vision for Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie remains clear; we want to increase higher education participation rates in the region to address skill shortages by developing a full campus with a broad range of degree courses.”

 

In his previous roles, Professor Chambers pioneered CSU’s relationship with TAFE to increase access to higher education. He has also provided leadership in the development of campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Dubbo, Orange and CSU’s presence in western NSW.

 

CSU officially opened its campus at Port Macquarie on Tuesday 1 May 2012. A number of courses are available in Port Macquarie including pathway programs developed with TAFE NSW North Coast Institute. Read more here.

 

Read more about Professor Chambers on CSU News here.