Griffith Appoints Former Student as Vice Chancellor The appointment of Professor Jessica Vanderlelie as Griffith University's vice chancellor has sent a familiar face back to the Gold Coast campus.
As the first former student to take on the role, Vanderlelie's return raises questions about the nature of university leadership and the priorities that will shape her tenure.
Vanderlelie's academic credentials are well documented, but it is her commitment to students from underrepresented backgrounds that sets her apart.