The shake-up at the Victorian College of the Arts has claimed another victim, with its high-profile Deputy Dean Kristy Edmunds announcing her resignation to pursue other interests after just nine months in the role.
Victorian College of the Arts
‘Save VCA’: indigenous centre in crisis as money dries up
Storied Victorian College of the Arts Indigenous institution the Wilin Centre is in crisis after the centre’s founding director and an administrative staff member were told their contracts would not be renewed.
Ziggy’s VCA Review fails to impress
VCA activists have slammed a report into the organisation’s future, describing the 16-page prescription as “impotent” because it fails to tackle the core concerns raised by staff and students.
Race Mathews slams Melbourne Uni over VCA “rent”
A war of words has erupted over the Victorian College of the Arts’ financial ties to the University of Melbourne, with a former state arts minister Race Mathews branding rent payments to the university as “morally unconscionable”.
VCA dean appoints own firm to review Wilin Centre
The controversial dean of the Victorian College of the Arts and Music, Sharman Pretty could face conflict of interest concerns after she hired a firm of which she is also a director to oversee a review of the institution’s Indigenous centre.
Students’ broad-brush approach paints wrong picture
It is the responsibility of student organisations to promote an inclusive and open environment and realise that angry “kill 10 birds with one stone” protests are not always the most productive, writes Matthew Incerti.
Mass exodus at VCA as music staff exit stage left
The Victorian College of the Arts’ music school is facing a troubled Christmas after 20% of its academic staff opted for early retirement in the wake of controversial changes to the institution, writes Andrew Crook.
VCA accidentally leaks its own website attacking critics
The Victorian College of the Arts has thrown an independent review on the institution’s future into chaos by inadvertently publishing an attack on its critics on a leaked website.
University of Melbourne spinning themselves a lie on VCA
Management and spin doctors are in denial over the unpopular changes to the Victorian College of the Arts, writes Scott Dawkins.
Ill will across Melbourne uni claims another victim
The stoush between staff and senior management at the University of Melbourne has claimed its second victim after the chief architect of the university’s controversial internal restructuring process announced her decision to stand aside.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Women at war
Crikey readers debate Guy Rundle and his views on women on the front line. Plus, the ridiculous actions of question time and will VCA never dance again?
Guilty feet got no rhythm: VCA demolishes tap-dancing studio
The Victorian College of the Arts is battling another public relations disaster after a much-loved tap-dancing studio was demolished because it was “ugly”.
The University of Melbourne gags VCA staff
The University of Melbourne has placed an unprecedented gag on Victorian College of the Arts staff members talking to the media, with Senior staff members currently locked in a battle with the University over reforms stemming from the introduction of the controversial Melbourne Model.
VCA cuts an act of barbarism
The loss of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts will be a disaster for arts professions, says Barista.
Questions hang over the VCA’s future
Job and budget cuts have prompted ongoing concerns for the future of programs and courses in the Victorian College of the Arts and Music.
Tips and rumours: David Jones understocked?
Crikey tipsters share: are David Jones feeling the GFC crunch? And the case of the dead ATMs.
