SCU vice-chancellor reappointed after five years

SOUTHERN Cross University vice-chancellor Tyrone Carlin has been re-appointed after five years in the role, following progress on research funding, a major campus redevelopment, and improved financial performance.

Carlin, who joined SCU in 2018 as deputy vice-chancellor, was appointed to the top job in August 2020. He has led the university through a period of transformation, including changes to learning during the pandemic and SCU’s role as a multipurpose facility after the 2022 floods.

Chancellor Sandra McPhee said the university council was confident Carlin would continue to strengthen the institution.

“Professor Carlin has led Southern Cross through a transformative period, shaped by our commitment to changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact,” McPhee said.

“Council has been particularly impressed by his ability to harness the collective talent and dedication of our university community, and the seemingly infinite energy he brings to the role.

“Professor Carlin’s focus on clarity of purpose and strategy has delivered tangible results across every part of the institution,”

McPhee said the university’s improved financial position had allowed for investment in new courses and other services as part of a $140 million master plan at Lismore.

The redevelopment includes refurbished teaching spaces, a research hub, new cultural spaces, student accommodation, a synthetic athletics track, sports precinct, outdoor amphitheatre and a revamped Goodman Plaza.

“The Master Plan is not a fixed plan but rather a strategic framework that will help us create a place of excellence,” Carlin said.

“The vision will deliver state-of-the-art facilities for research and learning, enterprise zones for regional development, and support the inclusion of vibrant public spaces promoting inclusivity and cultural richness.”