Derek McCormack (academic)

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Derek McCormack

Derek McCormack, BSc, PgDip, MSc (Otago) [1] DipTchg, is Vice-Chancellor and executive head of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand.

He began his academic career as a biochemist at Otago Polytechnic. He later became the National President of the Association of Staff in Tertiary Education (ASTE). McCormack joined AUT as Associate Director Academic. From there he held a series posts, including Corporate Services Director, General Manager, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration. McCormack succeeded the previous Vice-Chancellor, the Rev'd Dr John Hinchcliff in 2004. [2] In July 2006 his term of office was extended for another five years.

References

  1. ↑ "Graduate Search Results, University of Otago, New Zealand".
  2. ↑ Harris, Natasha (28 January 2004). "AUT chief moves on after 20 years". New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 12 August 2010.
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