Charles Sturt University (CSU) has announced a new Head of Campus for CSU in Dubbo.Ms Catherine Maginnis (pictured) is the new Head of Campus at CSU in Dubbo until the end of November 2017.Announcing the appointment Director of the CSU Office of Government and Community Relations, Mr Peter Fraser, said, "I congratulate Ms Maginnis on her appointment and look forward to working with her to advance the University's community engagement program.""Ms Maginnis is currently a lecturer and academic advisor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health in Dubbo, and has extensive ties to the community of Dubbo and a long history of engagement and work in the community health sector. Her commitment to the Dubbo region is evident in her teaching at the University, her engagement with various sectors of the health community, and her ongoing research collaborations."Ms Maginnis moved to Dubbo for her high school years and left to pursue her nursing education. She worked in different nursing roles focussing on child, family and midwifery, and continued her education while working and having a family. She returned to Dubbo in 2001 to commence work as a nursing lecturer at CSU in 2002."I am passionate and committed to providing higher education to the Dubbo and surrounding communities, and I have been very engaged with the health and education sectors for many years," Ms Maginnis said."I am proud to work at Charles Sturt University and offer opportunities for our community to gain qualifications and education. The re-development of the University in Dubbo will offer modern, student-friendly environments to learn and network for students, staff and the community. I look forward to representing the University in the Dubbo and regional communities, and encouraging others to study at and use the wonderful facilities at Charles Sturt University in Dubbo."Mr Fraser also said, "I would like to thank former Head of Campus Professor Jeannie Herbert for her dedication to the leadership of the Dubbo campus, and for providing valuable input and insight into the University's community engagement with the Dubbo region."