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Published on: 11/2/2008
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Appointment of Dr Jane Williamson as new Principal
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Chair of Council Lucinda Warren is pleased to announce that Dr Jane Williamson has been appointed Principal of The Women's College and will commence in October 2008 on the retirement of the current Principal Mrs Yvonne Rate.
Dr Williamson comes to The Women's College after a long career as an academic and manager at Queensland University of Technology (QUT).During her career Dr Williamson has been committed to the promotion of academic excellence, enhancing the student experience, supporting diversity and inclusion, and building connections with the professions and the community.
She holds the academic qualifications of Bachelor of Economics (University of Queensland 1971), Bachelor of Arts (University of Queensland 1978), Master of Arts (Griffith University 1985) and Doctor of Philosophy (University of Queensland 2001).She began her professional career as an Economics teacher in Brisbane and subsequently held positions as a tutor and lecturer in the CAE sector.From 1990 - 2007, Dr Williamson was employed by QUT as a Lecturer (1990-2001), Senior Lecturer (2001-2006) and Associate Professor (2006-7) during which time she taught and undertook research in the fields of History, Asian Studies and Gender Studies.
Dr Williamson brings considerable administrative and managerial experience to her new role at The Women's College.Between 2001 and 2006, she was the Assistant Director (Academic Coordination/Teaching and Learning) for Humanities and Human Services within QUT.In this position, she fostered improvements to student learning experiences through a range of activities, including the development of a comprehensive transition program for commencing students in Humanities and Human Services courses.As Executive Director, Northern Campuses (2006-7), Dr Williamson led and coordinated academic activities on QUT's Carseldine Campus and was responsible for the University's programs at the Caboolture Campus - a jointly operated campus with Brisbane North Institute of TAFE.In this role, Dr Williamson managed a significant budget and a number of academic and professional staff.
Dr Williamson leads an active life outside work.She regularly goes to concerts and loves opera and the ballet.She enjoys a range of sports, including walking, jogging and attending the gym.She is also committed to political awareness and to opportunities for engagement and debate.For example, she is currently undertaking a research project on the Women's Peace Army (1915-1919).
Dr Williamson and her husband, Dr Bob Cope, share five adult children, four daughters and a son.
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