College of Arts & Education

Our arts programs develop creative expression, knowledge about people, society and culture, and connection with local and global communities, while our education programs emphasise workplace and community placements which prepare our graduates for employment opportunities with communities in and beyond the west of Melbourne.

Our extensive industry connections give students the opportunity to build their professional networks, undertake real-world projects while they study, and pursue rewarding careers after graduation.

Whether you are a first-time student, are making a new life in our community, are an experienced worker or a career changer, we will support you through your learning journey.

Industry partnerships

Creative studios & services

Depending on your degree, you may spend time in one or several of our creative studios. You will have the opportunity to practise your skills and gain experience in a working studio environment, using industry-standard equipment.

Our studios - which include facilities for television production, music recording and other creative industries - often engage with commercial clients.

Take a closer look at some of our arts & education on-campus facilities.

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Our people

Our staff are leaders in their fields and passionate about preparing students for successful careers.

Office of the Dean

Name & role title	Contact details
Marlene Alvares Administrative Officer	+61 3 9919 5219 [email protected]
Jennifer Curley College Manager	+61 3 9919 4527 [email protected]
Teah Farrugia Senior Administrative Officer	+61 3 9919 2240 [email protected]
Professor Rob Strathdee Dean, College of Arts & Education Vice-President, Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities	+61 3 9919 5594 [email protected]
Dr Ligia Pelosi Director, Teaching & Learning (shared role)	+61 3 9919 4582 [email protected]
Dr Sue Dodd Director, Teaching & Learning (shared role)	+61 3 9919 2333 [email protected]

Course & unit advisers

Name & role title	Contact details
Mark Falconer Course and Unit Advisor	https://askvu.vu.edu.au/app/askcua
Effie Moustakas Course and Unit Advisor	https://askvu.vu.edu.au/app/askcua
Sophie Moustakas Course and Unit Advisor	https://askvu.vu.edu.au/app/askcua
Maria Penagandara Course and Unit Advisor	https://askvu.vu.edu.au/app/askcua
Suchita Rajbanshi-Shrestha Course and Unit Advisor	https://askvu.vu.edu.au/app/askcua

Academic staff

NAME & ROLE TITLE	CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Janine Aldous Arantes Lecturer	+61 3 9919 1848 [email protected]
Gregory Aronson Lecturer Co-Chair of Music	+61 3 9919 2368 [email protected]
Dr Ron Baird Academic Teaching Scholar	[email protected]
Dr Alison Baker Senior Lecturer	+61 3 9919 4868 [email protected]
Anthony Balla Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4003 [email protected]
Dr Robert Bell Lecturer Co-Chair of Bachelor of Music	+61 3 9919 2359 [email protected]
Adrian Berenger Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4094 [email protected]
Samantha Bothe Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4258 [email protected]
Paul Bronson Lecturer Coordinator of Media & Communication Studies	+61 3 9919 4863 [email protected]
Associate Professor Marcelle Cacciattolo Chair of Master of Teaching (Secondary)	+61 3 9919 5903 [email protected]
Dr Megan Campbell Lecturer Visual Arts Coordinator	+61 3 9919 2137 [email protected]
Karen Charman Senior Lecturer & Chair of Bachelor of Education Studies	+61 3 9919 9478 [email protected]
Joy Chen Teaching Focussed Academic	[email protected]
David Clements Academic Teaching Scholar	[email protected]
Tim Corney Lecturer	+61 3 9919 5842 [email protected]
Marc C-Scott Lecturer and Chair of Screen Media	+61 3 9919 2920 [email protected]
Dr Sue Dodd Director of Learning & Teaching (shared role)	+61 3 9919 2333 [email protected]
Dr Natasha Dwyer Senior Lecturer and Chair of Digital Media	+61 3 9919 4754 [email protected]
Dr Efrat Eilam Senior Lecturer	+61 3 9919 2975 [email protected]
Anne-Maree Fenech Academic Teaching Scholar	[email protected]
Robert Ford Academic Teaching Scholar Coordinator of Food Technology	+61 3 9919 8471 [email protected]
Dr Karen Hart Lecturer, Chair of Youth Work	+61 3 9919 5848 [email protected]
Dr Dianne Hall Lecturer History Coordinator and Chair of Honours	+61 3 9919 2778 [email protected]
Jane Hickey Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 8944 [email protected]
Dr Jean Hopman Lecturer	+61 3 9919 5814 [email protected]
Sarah Jobson Academic Teaching Scholar Chair of Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Studies	+61 3 9919 6377 [email protected]
Ingrid Lee Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 5530 [email protected]
Shiona Long Academic Teaching Scholar Chair of Diploma of Education Studies	+61 3 9919 8960 [email protected]
Jillian Marsh Lecturer, Indigenous Studies	+61 3 9919 8960 [email protected]
Dr John Martino Senior Lecturer Chair of Master of Education	+61 3 9919 2026 [email protected]
Dr Mary-Rose McLaren Co-chair of Early Childhood Education	+61 3 9919 2066 [email protected]
Patricia Mascarenhas Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4755 [email protected]
Dr Charles Mphande Lecturer	+61 3 9919 4755 [email protected]
Dr Brian Mundy Academic Teaching Scholar Co-chair of Bachelor of Education (P-12)	+61 3 9919 2027 [email protected]
Amanda Muscat Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 2374 [email protected]
Greg Neal Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4815 [email protected]
Nathalie Nehma Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 8732 [email protected]
Dr Nicole Oke Lecturer, Coordinator of International Development	+61 3 9919 4751 [email protected]
Professor Rob Pascoe Lecturer, Coordinator of History	+61 3 9919 5508 [email protected]
Ligia Pelosi Director of Learning & Teaching (shared role)	+61 3 9919 4582 [email protected]
Dr Oksana Razoumova Lecturer Course Chair in TESOL	+61 3 9919 4354 [email protected]
Associate Professor Jeannie Rea Course Chair International Community Development Course Chair Criminal Justice Studies	+61 3 9919 4049 [email protected]
Paul Russell Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4480 [email protected]
Caroline Scott Lecturer, Early Childhood Co-chair of Early Childhood Education	+61 3 9919 5905 [email protected]
Dr Karina Smith Lecturer, Coordinator of Gender Studies Chair of Bachelor of Arts	+61 3 9919 2469 [email protected]
Dr Sarah Tartakover Lecturer	[email protected]
Simon Taylor Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 4589 [email protected]
Melissah Thomas Academic Teaching Scholar	[email protected]
Dr Peter Thomas Lecturer and and Co-Chair of Bachelor of Education P-12	+61 3 9919 2023 [email protected]
Dr Mark Vicars Associate Professor and Chair of Master of Teaching (Primary)	+61 3 9919 2052 [email protected]
Justine Walsh Academic Teaching Scholar	[email protected]
Professor Anthony Watt Senior Lecturer	+61 3 9919 4119 [email protected]
Dr Helen Widdop-Quinton Lecturer	+61 3 9919 4235 [email protected]
Dr Karen (Zali) Yager Senior Lecturer	+61 9919 4555 [email protected]
Sue Zoghaib Academic Teaching Scholar	+61 3 9919 5884 [email protected]

Partnerships office

NAME & ROLE TITLE	CONTACT DETAILS
Lani Abarquez Senior Partnerships Officer	+61 3 9919 7515 [email protected]
Mirjana Drvoderic Senior Partnerships Officer	+61 3 9919 7658 [email protected]
Fiona Goudie Partnerships Administrator	+61 3 9919 2022 [email protected]
Arlene Jayawardena Senior Partnerships Officer	+61 3 9919 8903 [email protected]
Anne McMillan Senior Partnerships Officer	+61 3 9919 7494 [email protected]
Trudy Turner Partnerships Projects Coordinator	+61 3 9919 5971 [email protected]
Maree Wheelens Manager of Project Partnerships	+61 3 9919 5566 [email protected]

Partnership support coordinators

NAME & ROLE TITLE	CONTACT DETAILS
Jeanette Fielding Partnership support coordinator & teacher	[email protected]
Jo Hopkins Partnership support coordinator & teacher	+61 3 9919 2765 [email protected]
Hugh Jones Partnership support coordinator & teacher	[email protected]
Hanna Maxwell Partnership support coordinator & teacher	+61 3 9919 2352 [email protected]
Christin Steudle Partnership support coordinator & teacher	+61 3 9919 2205 [email protected]
Clive Quick Partnership support coordinator & teacher	[email protected]

Honorary, adjunct & visiting appointments

NAME & ROLE TITLE	CONTACT DETAILS
Dr Paul Adams Honorary Fellow	[email protected]
Professor Robyn Broadbent Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Berwyn Clayton Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Professor Phillip Deery Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Professor Pat Drake Emeritus Professor	+61 3 9919 2609 [email protected]
Dr Karin Du Plessis Professor	[email protected]
Associate Professor William Eckersley Honorary Professor	[email protected]
Associate Professor Charlotte Fabiansson Adjunct Fellow	[email protected]
Professor Michael Hamel-Green Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Martti Martinson Honorary Fellow	+61 3 9919 4841 [email protected]
Professor Tarquam McKenna Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Dr Tuan Nguyen Honorary Fellow	[email protected]
Dr Michael Ratcliff Adjunct Fellow	[email protected]
Professor Maureen Ryan Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Mark Selkrig Honorary Fellow	[email protected]
Dr Vijay Thalathoti Honorary Fellow	[email protected]
Professor Ron Toomey Emeritus Professor	[email protected]
Dr John Tully Honorary Professor	+61 3 9919 4172 [email protected]

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