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The Australian College of Theology is a national consortium of 19 Bible and theological colleges which deliver the awards of the College on its behalf. Academic governance is vested in the Board of Directors of the Australian College of Theology Ltd. The Dean and his staff, in association with the Board of Directors, manage the day-to-day operation of the College office.
The Rev Dr Mark Harding is the Dean and Chief Executive Officer of the College. His role is to oversee the administration of our awards and to guide the day to day running of the College. He has a PhD in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary. Mark is married to Sue and they have four children - David, Philip, Mary-Ann, and Jane. |
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The Rev Dr Graeme Chatfield joined the ACT in January 2009. He has a PhD in Reformation Studies from Bristol University (UK). His key responsibilities are to facilitate the work of the Research and Research Studies Committee and foster research among affiliated colleges of the ACT. He is married to Heather and they have two daughters.
In respect of academic and student administration in the ACT, Ken assists the Dean of the ACT to apply and improve the ACT’s quality management system and to comply with the quality assurance reporting requirements of the State and Territory Accreditation Agencies. Ken has a BSc from UNSW, a GradDipEd and a PhD in psychology from U of Sydney and a Master of Educational Administration from UNE which focused on administration in higher education. Ken has taught in a high school, and lectured, researched and administered at a senior level in tertiary institutions. Ken is married to Sue and have four adult children, and to date two grandchildren. Ken and Sue enjoy country life in Berry as much as possible.
Simon began working for the ACT at the beginning of 2005. Simon’s main tasks include maintaining the student information system and preparing reports for the Directors, Commonwealth Government, and affiliated colleges. He is also the Executive Officer of the ACT Ethics Committee and IT Committee. He liaises closely with registrars of affiliated colleges and ensures the ACT complies with government reporting requirements. He is also responsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure and maintenance of all computers in the ACT office.
Dick started at the ACT in January 2010. He acts as the Executive Officer of the Academic Board and the Academic Quality Committee. This involves the finalising of minutes for both the Board and the Committee, preparing reports and submissions on behalf of the chairs of the Board and Committee, and assisting in the preparations of applications to higher education regulators .
Elizabeth's responsibilities include dealing with student enquiries, organising examiners for theses, maintaining student records for postgraduate candidates, and assisting with correspondence arising out of academic boards and committee meetings as well as the Board of Directors. She has two daughters and enjoys bushwalking, going to the gym, spending time with family, books, and blues, jazz, and classical music.
Diana’s main tasks include organising the day to day running of the office including stationery supplies and building maintenance, create and format the annual college handbooks and bi-annual college newsletter including organising, printing and distribution, and assisting the Academic Administrator. Diana enjoys spending time playing badminton and going to yoga class.
Vicki joined the ACT team in June 2010. Her main role includes the distribution of FEE-HELP funding from the Commonwealth to the affiliated colleges, as well as ACT staff payrole and ensuring fast payment of invoices and managing the ACT office's finances. She takes minutes for the Audit & Risk Management Committee.
The College is governed by the Board of Directors. The Board is the governing body of the College, and exercises day-to-day management and academic oversight of its academic enterprise. The Board is the final arbiter in matters concerning the eligibility of candidates, approval of new and review of existing courses, and the examination procedures and results. The current members of the Board are:
Bishop William (Bill) Ray, Deputy Chair
Bishop of North Queensland since March 2007
Rev Dr John Davies
Principal of Presbyterian Theological Centre, 1992-2009
Mr Richard Cardew
Lecturer, Graduate School of the Environment and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, both at Macquarie University
Professor George Cooney AM
Professor of Education, Macquarie University
Mr Bill Shields
Visiting Professor, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University, since 2001
Director, Capital Markets Board, Queensland Treasury Corporation, since 2003
Director, M-co International Limited, since 2001
Director, Energy Market Company PTE LTD, Singapore, since 2006
Ms Kara Martin
Policy and Communication Advisor, COPHE
Rev Michael Raiter
Principal of Bible College of Victoria
Mr Ian Miller
Director, Hammond Care
Partner, Hunt & Hunt Solicitors, Notary Public
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