Ann Whitelock Re-Elected Deputy Chair of IHEA for 2025
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Aleksandra Shcherbakova
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Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
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"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
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Taylor McLeod
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Julie Williams
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"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
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Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
ICMSProfessional Scholarships Chair Ann Whitelock has been re-elected as Deputy Chair of Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) for 2025. Her leadership continues to strengthen the voice of independent higher education institutions, including ICMS.
Strong Advocacy for a Growing Sector
Ann believes the higher education sector needs clear, strong advocacy to meet the challenges ahead.
“The higher education sector is at a critical point in a number of areas. There are key changes progressing that directly affect providers, regulators, and the whole sector. It is crucial that the higher education sector operates equitably for all high quality providers. Now, more than ever, we need strong advocacy to ensure high quality independent providers continue to thrive and innovate.
“Meeting the domestic tertiary education targets set by this government mean independent providers will be integral to achieving those targets in educating Australians. Further, recent years have seen challenges internationally for providers, these have impacted Australia’s tertiary education sector on a global platform, there will need to be work done to rebuild this.
“Representation and contribution matters and collaboration is important, I am proud to represent us in this space.”
ICMS and the Independent Higher Education Sector
IHEA serves to ensure independent higher education providers, including ICMS, are recognised, supported, and given a platform to excel in delivering education that meets the needs of modern students.
IHEA is the consistent voice of advocacy for equitable policy settings for independent providers.
ICMS’s involvement through Ann’s leadership underlines its commitment to excellence and its influence in shaping the sector’s future.
Leadership That Drives Change
A seasoned leader, Ann is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Chair of the Board for the Women’s Resilience Centre, and has served on the board of other charities such as the Mito Foundation.
This role showcases her passion for making a meaningful impact both in education and the wider community.
ICMS at the Forefront
Ann’s leadership and advocacy embody the values of ICMS, ensuring independent education remains high quality, agile, innovative, and responsive to the needs of students and industry alike.
To connect with Ann Whitelock, click here.
For more information about IHEA, click here.
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