Jim Cavaye

Professor Jim Cavaye is affiliated with the Rural Economies Centre of Excellence at the University of Southern Queensland. He holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin and is a Fellow of the Institute for Resilient Regions.

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours), Queensland
• Master of Rural Science, University of New England
• PhD, University of Wisconsin

His research focuses on regional community development, community engagement, and economic transitions, with expertise in rural sociology and socio-economic policy. As a supervisor, he works in applied sociology and development studies.

Professional Memberships:

• Board Member and Chair of the International Committee, Community Development Society
• Honorary Associate Professor at The University of Queensland
• Board Member of Condamine Alliance

With 6 years of tertiary teaching experience and 12 years in administrative roles as Program Director for Regional Community Development, he bridges academic rigor with community impact.