University management
University Council
The University Council is the governing body of the University, presided over by the Chancellor and with membership defined by the La Trobe University Act of 1964.
The Academic Board
The Academic Board considers and advises the Vice-Chancellor and the University Council on academic matters and any other broad issues which affect the academic excellence of the University.
Senior Management
The Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor John Dewar, is the senior academic appointment of the University. He is assisted by a senior management team which provides advice on strategic and operational planning.
- Professor John Rosenberg, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- Professor Jane Long, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
- Professor Keith Nugent, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
- Ms Natalie MacDonald, Vice-President (Administration)
- Mr David Ensor, Chief of Staff (External Relations), Office of the Vice-Chancellor
- Mr Pranay Lodhiya, Vice-President (Finance and Resources)/Chief Financial Officer
- Professor Lorraine Ling, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
- Professor Karen Dodd, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Professor Tim Murray, Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Professor Leigh Drake, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
- Professor Brian McGaw, Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
Areas of responsibility for the senior management team are summarised in the Senior Management Team organisational chart (PDF 123KB).
Pro Vice-Chancellors
- Dr Kerry Ferguson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Equity & Student Services)
- Dr Julie Jackson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Educational Partnerships and Quality)
- Professor Andrew Brennan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research)
- Professor Hal Swerissen, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Regional)
- Associate Professor Claire Macken, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Learning)
Vice-Chancellor's Fellow
The position of Vice-Chancellor's Fellow strengthens the University's position as a quality higher-education destination including programs in sports-related study and student leadership and personal development programs.
University Ombudsman
The University Ombudsman is able to provide advice and assistance in resolving complaints where a complaint or grievance regarding an academic matter or an administrative decision or action is not resolved through the relevant faculty, school or administrative department.
The Faculties
La Trobe University has five Faculties.- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
- Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
The Faculties are each managed by an Executive Dean assisted by a Deputy Dean, Associate Deans and a Director (Faculty Planning and Operations). Within the Faculties are a range of Schools managed by the Heads of School.
Administrative Divisions
The administrative divisions of the University provide advice to senior management and a range of services and resources to members of the University to support them in the fulfillment of the University mission.
The Campuses
Campus Directors are responsible for the day to day administration to the faculties in the pursuit of the academic mission of the University.
University Housing
La Trobe University has several residential colleges, as well as student apartments and graduate housing. The Division of Residential Services manages all aspects of student housing at the university.
