Wednesday, 3 August 2022
LAST night it was brought to public attention that the Vice Chancellor and CEO of the University of New England was charged on Monday this week by NSW Police for an alleged assault of a 16-year-old child in March this year.
As a public official, and given the serious nature of the charge, it is my opinion that the Vice Chancellor should immediately step aside from her duties until the conclusion of court proceedings.
The University of New England Council, as the employer of the Vice Chancellor, has the power and authority to stand the Vice Chancellor down and as someone who has always proudly supported and defended the University, I implore the Council to move quickly in this direction.