The University Executive

The University Executive provides senior leadership across Glasgow Caledonian University.

The University Executive Group meets weekly and provides advice to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor on all aspects of the leadership and management of the University. This includes formulating and approving policies and strategies for recommendation to Senate and to University Court, and advising on significant executive matters and strategic developments. Members of the University Executive Group have clearly defined, functional roles, with linked line management responsibility for all staff working in those areas.

Members of the University Executive are outlined below:

Principal and Vice-ChancellorProfessor Mairi Watson
Provost and Deputy Vice-ChancellorProfessor Craig Gaskell
University Secretary and Vice-Principal GovernanceJan Hulme
Vice-Principal People and Student Wellbeing Fiona Campbell
Vice-Principal Strategy and PlanningClaire Hulsen
Chief Financial OfficerPaul Queen
Pro Vice-Chancellor EducationProfessor Louise Dixon
Pro Vice-Chancellor Research [interim - job share]Professor John Connolly
Pro Vice-Chancellor Research [interim - job share]Professor Sharron Dolan
Pro Vice-Chancellor International Dawn Anderson
Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement Caroline Bysh
Pro Vice-ChancellorProfessor Andrea Nelson

University Executive Group (UEG)

 
The University Executive Group meets weekly, and includes members of the University Executive, as well as the following members:  
Dean of the School of Health and Life Sciences Professor Anita Simmers
Dean of the School of Science and EngineeringProfessor Jo Lumsden
Dean of the Glasgow School for Business and Society Professor Shirley Rate 
Director of GCU London Professor Andrea Nelson

The University Executive are supported by the Executive Support Team, as below

Senior Advisor to the Principal and Vice-ChancellorHannah Maytum
Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and Executive SupportAndrew Grant
Senior Executive Assistant to the Principal and Vice-ChancellorSara Pringle
Business Support Manager for the Vice-ChancellorElaine Anderson
Senior Executive Assistant to the Provost and Deputy Vice-ChancellorElla Fry
Senior Executive Assistant to the University Secretary and  Vice-Principal Governance; and Vice-Principal Strategy and PlanningKaren McMillan
Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice-Principal People and Student Wellbeing; and Pro Vice-ChancellorRaymond Clements
Senior Executive Assistant to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement; and Pro Vice-Chancellor InternationalCiara Smith
Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer; and Pro Vice-Chancellor EducationNichola Martin
Senior Executive Assistant to the Pro Vice-Chancellors Research

Beverley Dixon

Executive Assistant to the Dean of the School of Health and Life SciencesLorna Graham
Personal Assistant to the Dean of the School of Science and Engineering Maggie Proctor
Personal Assistant to the Dean of Glasgow School for Business and SocietyTrish Connolly