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Experts and Fellows
At UCOL, we are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Experts and Fellows. Each year, our dedicated academic staff have the opportunity to apply for academic promotion, a significant milestone that supports professional growth and career advancement.
This structured pathway includes five levels of recognition, starting from Beginner and culminating in the prestigious title of UCOL Fellow. Promotions are awarded based on clear evidence of demonstrated capability, reflecting the commitment, expertise, and impact of our educators.
Academic promotion is more than a title - it’s a testament to excellence, innovation, and leadership in education.
Fellows
Adeyinka (Doris) Folusho
Senior Lecturer Veterinary Nursing
Jon Bailey
Te Atakura Coach
Faye Davenport
Senior Lecturer Nurse Education
Heather Grady
APM Primary Industries
Jessica Costall
Senior Lecturer Science and Health
Lance Funnell
Senior Lecturer Automotive
Dean Rankin
Executive Dean Health & Humanities
David Freebairn
APM Construction
Shohn Wormgoor
APM MIT & Health Pathways
Tracey Cook
APM Nursing
Tricia Falkner
Senior Lecturer Photography
Roslyn Towey
APM Automotive and Mechanical
Sandra Waayer
Senior Lecturer Nurse Education
Experts
Ange Dickson
Senior Lecturer Beauty
Chris Alderdice
Senior Lecturer Nurse Education
Danny Reilly
Executive Dean Engineering & Applied Technologies
Lesley Collins
Senior Lecturer Science and Health
Hayden Robinson
Manager Secondary Tertiary Partnerships
Jo Kearns
Senior Lecturer Beauty
Andrew Joe
Senior Lecturer Construction
Angela Ashby
Senior Lecturer Beauty
Gavin Jack
Senior Lecturer Electrical
Gillian Gosper
Senior Lecturer Hairdressing
Ian Drew
APM Trades & Skilled Labour
Jacqui Broughton
Senior Lecturer Hairdressing
Jennifer Padmanabhan
Senior Lecturer MIT & Nurse Education
Marshell Putu
Senior Lecturer Architectural Tech & Construction Mangagement
Mel Lange
APM Service Industries
Nathan Ehambaranathan
Senior Lecturer Business
Phillip Andrews
Senior Lecturer Design
Ray Banks
Senior Lecturer Mechanical
Rebecca Pattison
Senior Lecturer Science Education
Sheela Murugasu
Senior Lecturer Business
Simon Burt
Senior Lecturer ICT
Stephanie West
APM Creative, Transition & Development
John Aldworth
Senior Lecturer English Language
Rowan Dicks
Senior Lecturer Furniture
Sherylee Spencer
Te Atakura Coach
Niels Huibers
Senior Lecturer Hospitality
Chandra Poudyal
Senior Lecturer Business
Will Jenkins
Senior Lecturer
Mental Health & Addiction Support
Andrew Mock
Senior Lecturer Business/Nurse Education
Fumie Yokoi
Senior Lecturer Business Accounting
Leanne Miller
Senior Lecturer Industry Project Facilitator
Duncan Cameron
Senior Lecturer Foundation Skills
Sport & Exercise
Matt Cassells
Senior Lecturer
Managed Apprenticeship
Coordinator
Erin Hall
Senior Lecturer Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
Nicky O'Neill
Senior Lecturer Nurse Education
Robert Sutcliffe
Senior Lecturer ICT & Business
Alice Tate
Senior Lecturer Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)