Academic Collegium & Staff
Dr Jacques Boulet, PhD, is interested in community development, globalisation, international solidarity, cross cultural studies and social research. He is also Head of Graduate School.
Dr Julia Catton, PhD. M.Ed., has lectured and taught for over thirty years. She expertise is in various kinds of physical encounter, applied in fields of physical education, dance and ritual, and currently completing a book titled Dancing Together: the interplay of bodily encounter.
Dr Peter Cock, PhD, is a Sociologist and until recently was senior lecturer in Geography and Environmental Science. His research concerns are the development of ecologically and socially sustainable social and psychological structures. Peter is also one of the founders of Moora Moora Cooperative in Healesville.
Jenni Goricanec is an engineer currently doing PhD research into sustainability and the philosophy of engineering.
Dr Lucy Healey, PhD, is a social anthropologist engaged in community and international development and social research.
Dr Tricia Hiley, MBus (OrgChange&Devt), PhD, is a lifelong learner and director of Potential Space, a micro-business which fosters learning practices for living and working in our complex and dynamic world. Tricia serves as Chair of the Academic Board.
Chris Lloyd, BSc (Hons), BEd (Counselling), MA. For Chris, learning with others happens at the edges, through paradox, uncertainty, not knowing and through listening creatively.
Dr Louise Mahler, PhD, works with individuals and small groups to facilitate personal and corporate change, drawing on her years of experience with music as an Opera singer.
Dr Shani Quiddington, PhD, ANZPA (Assoc Member), is an independent scholar interested in holistic education, archetypal psychology, transpersonal theory and organisational development.
Jose Ramos is currently doing PhD research into counter-globalisation. He researches and writes in the areas of action research, foresight, ecological sustainability, media and globalisation.
Peter Ross, BSc.M.Ed., Grad. Dip. Counselling Psych, Dip Adult Psychotherapy, is a psychologist and psychotherapist interested in the interface between psychology and spirituality.
Rev. Paul Sanders, BA.Theol (studies)., Dip.Min., is Director of the Augustine Centre and a contemplative teacher. He is Chair of the oases Council.
Catherine van Wilgenburg, M.Vis.Arts, Dip. Fine Art, Dip.Ed, is Director of Living Colour Studio, an architecture and visual art practice & a lecturer in Community Cultural Development at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Deb Salvagno, BA (Community Development), is interested in social theory and volunteers to support women in East Timor. She works in oases administration and coordination.
Above: Dr Jacques Boulet
Below: Rev Paul Sanders