MARK SCOTT

As Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO leads the University of Sydney’s strategic direction, in close consultation with the Chancellor, senior leaders and the University’s Senate and Academic Board. In this role he is committed to driving transformative change that will support students and staff from all backgrounds to excel and realise their potential, solve the world’s most pressing challenges and secure a prosperous future for the University.

Professor Scott is a highly respected and successful senior leader of large and complex institutions, across public service, education and the media. His notable roles include Secretary of the NSW Department of Education (2016 to 2021), Managing Director of the ABC (2006 to 2016) and Editor-in-Chief of Fairfax newspapers.

Strong beginnings: strengthening initial teacher education programs

Teachers are central to improving student outcomes but the challenges facing them are immense, particularly after the pandemic-related disruptions of the past few years. Too many prospective teachers are not finishing their initial teacher education (ITE) degrees, and many beginning teachers are leaving the profession early in their careers. In this presentation, Professor Mark Scott AO – University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President, and former Secretary of the NSW Department of Education – will share findings from the final report of the Teacher Education Expert Panel, which he chaired from 2022-2023. He will discuss the reforms that could be made to support ITE programs in delivering more effective and confident teachers who can provide transformational learning opportunities for students over the decades ahead.