Ruth Greenaway

Biography

Professor Ruth Greenaway has 30 years’ experience leading and teaching in secondary and higher education and is a strategic leader who believes learning-centred curriculum design and teaching excellence is at the heart of institutional student success. Ruth’s goal is to lead and support staff in the scholarship of learning and teaching, development of innovative and transformational curriculum within the Southern Cross Model and digital fluency to deliver excellent learning experiences in the hybrid and online learning environments.

Ruth is passionate about equitable access to education and embraces diversity and inclusion with a particular interest in embedding Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into the curriculum. She also has a keen interest in the design of innovative, technology-rich learning spaces and works alongside staff and students in the development and use of next-generation formal and non-formal learning spaces.

Ruth is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy recognising her sustained record of effective strategic leadership in academic practice and development, an Associate Fellow (Indigenous Knowledges), and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Ruth was previously the Director of the Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching and Director, Library Services at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Ruth is an executive member of the Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT), the peak professional body for leaders in university learning and teaching and an executive member (Treasurer) of HERDSA Queensland.