Meet the Head of the School of Communication and Creative Arts
Professor Meghan Kelly
Professor Meghan Kelly is a Communication Designer with research interests in co-design, cross-cultural communication design and creating ethical, respectful visual representation. Meghan traverses both practice-based design and traditional academic research outcomes. Meghan previously served as the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) before taking on the role of Head of School in March 2024.
Communication and creative arts at Deakin are at the forefront of the intersection of technology and creative practice. With a diverse range of disciplines on offer, our school is an exciting place to work and study.
Professor Meghan Kelly
Head of School, School of Communication and Creative Arts
Key contacts
Professor Meghan Kelly, Head of School
Yvonne Williams, School Manager
Dr Olivia Millard, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning
Dr Russell Kennedy, Associate Head of School, International and Partnerships
Professor Cassandra Atherton, Associate Head of School, Research
Professor David Cross, Head, Art and Design
Associate Professor Christopher Scanlon, Head, Communications
Dr Sian Mitchell, Acting Head, Film, Animation and Performing Art
Professor Ann Vickery, Acting Head, Writing, Literature and Culture
Associate Professor Kristin Demetrious, SCCA HDR Coordinator
Professor Stefan Greuter, Director, Deakin Motion Lab
Tom Salisbury, Senior Operations Coordinator, Tech Staff
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