About the Education Office
The Education Office oversees the University's strategic education initiatives and ensures the teaching and learning activities are aligned with Taumata Teitei | Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan 2025.
The Education Office is led by the Provost, Professor Valerie Linton.
Education Office Portfolios
There are 4 primary areas of strategic responsibility:
Student Pathways, Transition & Success
This portfolio is led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, Professor Bridget Kool.
The objectives of this portfolio are:
- A culture that puts students first
- Strong partnerships with students & their communities
- Academic & personal success for every student
The key contacts for this portfolio are:
Tertiary Foundation programme
Stephanie Wyatt, Director, Tertiary Foundation Certificate
Summer Start programme
Gemma Skipper, Summer Start Manager
DELNA (Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment)
Morena Botelho de Magalhaes, DELNA Manager
General Education
Rachel Kim, Project Coordinator
Academic Programmes & Support
This portfolio is led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, Professor Bridget Kool.
The objectives of this portfolio are:
- Cohesive degree structures & outcomes
- Clear paths to degree completion
- Coherent and strategically aligned range of degree and non-degree offerings
Teaching & Learning Delivery
This portfolio is led by the Director of Learning and Teaching, Dr Gayle Morris.
The objectives of this portfolio are:
- Contemporary & fit-for-purpose delivery modes & pedagogies that are well supported (enabling technology, spaces, academic capability)
- Highly accessible educational opportunities
The key contacts for this portfolio are:
Ranga Auaha Ako
Ranga Auaha Ako if the Learning and Teaching Design Team that works in partnership with faculties to design high quality, inclusive learning experiences.
Senior Team Lead
Product Manager - Education and Student Experience
Gemma Sinclair
Academic Quality
This portfolio is led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education, Professor Bridget Kool.
The objectives of this portfolio are:
- A culture of academic excellence & continual improvement
- Informed, data-driven decision-making
The key contacts for this portfolio are:
Manager, Academic Quality Office
Dr David Hayward
Senior Academic Quality Analyst
Rebecca White
Academic Quality Evaluation Analyst
Dr Johannes Block
Project Coordinator (Education)
Rachel Kim
Academic Integrity Coordinator
Maryam Madawi
Academic Review Manager
Bridget Fox
Academic Review Chair
Professor Diane Brand