Equity in Higher Education Panel

The Equity in Higher Education Panel (EHEP) is a high level strategic advisory body with a focus on student equity in higher education.

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The EHEP provides advice and makes recommendations to the Department of Education on strategic issues relating to improving student equity in higher education.

The full membership of the Panel is as follows:

  • Mr Ben Rimmer, Chair (ex officio), Deputy Secretary - Higher Education, Research and International Group, Department of Education
  • Professor Leanne Holt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), University of New South Wales
  • Professor Denise Kirkpatrick, President, Nan Tien Institute
  • Professor Nick Klomp, Vice-Chancellor and President, Central Queensland University
  • Professor Adam Shoemaker, Vice-Chancellor and President, Victoria University
  • Dr Guinever Threlkeld, Director, TAFE Partnerships and Head of Campus, Albury-Wodonga, La Trobe University 
  • Professor Denise Wood AM, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching Futures), University of the Sunshine Coast
  • Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Newcastle
  • Dr Andy Johnston (ex officio), Branch Manager, Early Years and Education Branch, Social Policy and Programs Group, National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). 
  • Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM, Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University
  • Professor Attila Brungs, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of New South Wales
  • Professor Shamit Saggar CBE FAcSS (ex officio), Director, Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success, Curtin University