معرفی
Professor Kathy Douglas is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Learning, Teaching & Quality in RMIT University's College of Business and Law. She leads initiatives in pedagogy innovation, program development, and educational governance. With over 20 years in dispute resolution (ADR), her research spans legal education, mediation practices, and technology-enhanced learning. Previously, she served as Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Law (2018–2022), receiving the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Award for Imagination. Her work integrates transformative educational experiences with impactful research, focusing on community, industry, and staff engagement.
Research Interests:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practices and education
- Legal pedagogy and blended learning
- Technology’s role in dispute resolution and legal training
- Mediation ethics and emotional intelligence
Awards:
- Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Award for Imagination (2020)
Advising & Grants:
- Supervises research projects in mediation and legal practice innovation
- Prior grants focused on ADR training and educational technology integration
Labs/Teams: Leads the College’s Learning & Teaching Quality portfolio, collaborating with academic boards and industry partners.
