Biographical Details

Professor Jane Fernandez holds the position of Provost at Excelsia. Jane was until recently also Vice-President, Quality & Strategy at Avondale University College (2011–April 2020). In her role at Avondale, Jane successfully led Avondale’s University College and Self-Accrediting projects. She led in the set-up and management of Avondale’s Joint-Conferral Scheme with Charles Sturt University. Jane also founded and continues to lead the national-based Higher Education Provider Quality Network (HEPQN). Jane is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is also a member of the TEQSA Register of Experts. She is committed, through collaborative practice, to contributing to the national reputation of higher education in Australia.

Organizational Affiliations

Provost, Office of the Provost, Excelsia University College

Past Affiliations

Vice-President (Quality & Strategy), Avondale College of Higher Education

Vice-President (Learning & Teaching), Avondale College of Higher Education

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Avondale College of Higher Education

Education

The University of Melbourne (Australia, Melbourne)
2013–2014, Masters in Tertiary Education (Management)
Macquarie University (Australia, Sydney)
2005, Doctor of Philosophy
English
1996, Bachelor of Arts [Hons], Macquarie University (Australia, Sydney)
Education
1985–1988, Bachelor of Education [Secondary], Avondale College (Australia, Sydney)