Marcus Oldham

Today we announce an important leadership transition for Marcus Oldham College.

After serving the College in a range of leadership and academic roles over the past 21 years, Principal Andrew Baker will retire from the role of Principal at the conclusion of the 2026 academic year.

We are pleased to confirm that Andrew will remain at Marcus Oldham as a full time lecturer, continuing to share his knowledge and experience with our students.

The College Board has appointed Deputy Principal and Academic Director, Cleo Gower, as the next Principal of Marcus Oldham College, effective 15 December 2026.

Read the full statement from Chairman Rob McGavin on our website:
https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/leadership-transition-at-marcus-oldham-college

We're looking forward to catching up with the Marcus Oldham community in Goondiwindi next Friday.

Join Principal Andrew Baker, College staff and members of Council for a relaxed evening of conversation, connections and updates from the College.

Whether you're a graduate, parent, future student, supporter or friend of Marcus Oldham, we'd love to see you there.

Friday 28 August
O'Shea's Royal Hotel, Goondiwindi

RSVP with dietary requirements at: https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/marcus-connect-tour/marcus-connect-goondiwindi

What a way to finish the AG2 International Study Tour.

Our second year Agribusiness students wrapped up their time in California with a Rodeo Showcase at the Cal Poly Rodeo Grounds, giving them the opportunity to experience another unique aspect of American agricultural and western culture. The showcase followed a visit to Cal Poly's Beef Unit and Bull Evaluation Centre, providing another valuable insight into the University's renowned agricultural programs.

A huge thank you to the team at Cal Poly, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Rodeo Team, and everyone involved in making the visit such a memorable way to conclude what has been an outstanding international study tour.

As our second year Agribusiness students near the end of their California study tour, here's a snapshot of some of the experiences they've enjoyed over the past two weeks.

From UC Davis and Blue Diamond Almonds to Harris Ranch Beef, Thomas Foods International USA, Andy Boy, Cobram Estate USA, Cal Poly Beef Unit and many more, the group has had the opportunity to explore a diverse range of agricultural businesses and production systems while learning directly from industry leaders.

A huge thank you to all of the businesses and organisations that have welcomed our students and generously shared their time, knowledge and expertise throughout the tour.

We've received another great collection of photos from our first year Agribusiness students (AG1 Whelan) as they continue their study tour across New Zealand.

These photos capture just some of the businesses the group has visited, including Mills Bay Mussels, FlipFarm and Marlborough Oysters, BNZ, the award winning Te Whare Ra (TWR) Wines, and Zentera Wool Company.

From seafood production and banking through to wine and wool, each visit has given students the opportunity to experience different parts of New Zealand's agribusiness sector and learn directly from the people working within it.

A huge thank you to everyone who has welcomed our students and generously shared their time, knowledge and experiences.

Heading to AgQuip?

Stop by the Marcus Oldham stand at Site 95 in the Shopping and Lifestyle Pavilion and say hello to Emma Pierson.

We'd love to see you there!

Last month, our Centre for Professional Development team had the opportunity to deliver a one off Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program at Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.

It was a fantastic week bringing together 23 participants in a truly spectacular part of the world to develop their leadership skills, challenge their thinking and build valuable connections with others from across the agricultural industry.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the program such a success.

Our final year Agriculture students have been experiencing the diversity of agriculture in southern Louisiana, spending a full day with the Vermilion Parish community in Abbeville.

Across six visits throughout the day, students gained firsthand insights into rice, sugar cane, crawfish and beef cattle production, with a few Louisiana alligators making an appearance along the way.

The day concluded with a dinner generously hosted by Vermilion Parish.

A huge thank you to the Vermilion Parish community for welcoming our students and sharing their time, knowledge and businesses with the group. A special thank you to Gwen Broussard and Roslyn Simon for facilitating the day and putting together such a fantastic experience for our students.

Thank you to the team at Texas Christian University (TCU) Institute of Ranch Management for hosting our final year Agriculture students.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn more about how TCU prepares graduates through its Ranch Management Program and Bachelor of Science in Ranch Management.

We sincerely appreciate the time, knowledge and insights shared by the team, and the warm welcome extended to our students.

Our first year Agribusiness students (AG1W) sent through this group photo from near Lake Pukaki on New Zealand's South Island.

Over the coming days they'll be visiting a diverse range of agribusinesses, including agri finance organisations, farmer cooperatives, vertically integrated farming businesses and wool marketing organisations, gaining firsthand insights into the businesses and supply chains that underpin New Zealand's agricultural sector.

We look forward to sharing more highlights from their study tour over the coming days.