Kathy Douglas

Kathy Douglas is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor Learning, Teaching and Quality in the College of Business and Law. She took up this position in January 2023.

Professor Kathy Douglas leads the College of Business and Law learning, teaching and quality portfolio including governance, student satisfaction, program development and innovation in pedagogy. She is an experienced Executive leader who has focused on developing transformative educational experiences and impactful research. She was a member of academic board for several years and in 2020 chaired the Higher Education Committee.

Kathy undertakes research in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including dispute resolution practice and education. She has been a member of the Australian Dispute Resolution Advisory Council and a past president of the ADR Research Network. Kathy has been a practising mediator and taught in the area of ADR for many years in RMIT's Juris Doctor program. She has published widely regarding legal education, blended learning and technology aided learning.

Previously, Kathy was the Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Law at RMIT (2018-2022). She led a high performing school focused on industry engaged learning and research. Kathy was awarded the Vice Chancellor's leadership award for Imagination in 2020 for her innovative practices.  Kathy has a passion for impactful leadership that benefits students, staff and the communities that RMIT engages with, including industry.