About the Author

Brenton Stacey

Brenton is Avondale University’s Public Relations and Philanthropy Officer. He brings to the role experience as a communicator in publishing, media relations, public relations, radio and television, mostly within the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific and its entities.

Future-focused renewal a priority

Avondale University has appointed Professor Kerri-Lee Krause as its interim vice-chancellor and president.

Professor Krause accepted the invitation while Avondale Council implements a search process to find a permanent vice-chancellor and president. Having served as an executive at La Trobe University, Victoria University, the University of Western Sydney and The University of Melbourne, her “experience in higher education leadership will be valuable,” says Chancellor Pr Glenn Townend.

Professor Krause is Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

The decision to appoint an interim vice-chancellor and president follows the decision by Professor Kevin Petrie to step down. Professor Petrie is on leave but will remain on staff in the “substantive role” as a senior lecturer and researcher in the School of Education and Science. “We look forward to welcoming him back to this role next semester,” says Professor Krause.

About the Author

Brenton Stacey

Future-focused renewal a priority

VC calls time on tenure

New VC to lead renewal at Avondale

Educator at heart