Original CQU staff member Kevin Fagg, OAM, was farewelled from the University this week after 37 years' service.

Colleagues gathered at a retirement function were keen to relate stories about his distinctive manner and work record.

Professor Fagg started his working life as a teacher at Jandowie in the early 1960s before becoming a lecturer at CQU's predecessor institution, the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia).

After working through the ranks to become a long-serving Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, he has spent the past few years as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Resources) at CQU.

Kevin's drive and enthusiasm saw the Business Faculty develop into one of the largest at CQU from an initial intake of four students. Under Kevin's guidance, the Faculty also led the way in attracting international students.

There have been many highlights in Kevin's life, not the least of which have been his marriage to Glenda, the birth of his children and the awarding of the Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day in 1996. The award recognised his contribution to the development of business and management education.

“CQU has been enriched by its long association with Professor Kevin Fagg,” CQU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Glenice Hancock said.

“Kevin and I have only overlapped for seven of his 37 years here but during that seven years I have appreciated Kevin’s loyalty to CQU and his colleagues; his capacity to see CQU within the broader context of national and international higher education; and his willingness to accept increased responsibilities.

“CQU has learned much from his wisdom. We all wish him well in his retirement.” ENDS.