Janet Clarke Hall

Janet Clarke Hall

Janet Clarke Hall Crest
                 
University University of Melbourne
Location Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria
Coordinates 37°47′41″S 144°57′32″E / 37.7948°S 144.9589°E / -37.7948; 144.9589Coordinates: 37°47′41″S 144°57′32″E / 37.7948°S 144.9589°E / -37.7948; 144.9589
Full name Janet Clarke Hall The University of Melbourne
Motto Deo Duce, Verbo Luce
Motto in English God as Guide, the Word as Light
Established 1886
Named for Janet Lady Clarke
Previous names Trinity Women's Hostel
Sister college Trinity College
Principal Damian X. Powell
Undergraduates 90
Postgraduates 6
Newspaper Luce, TigerLilyRag
Website Website
Janet Clarke Hall from Royal Parade

Janet Clarke Hall (JCH) is an Anglican residential college of the University of Melbourne. JCH is one of the smallest of the colleges of the University of Melbourne, and was the first university college in Australia to admit women. JCH has a strong academic focus, with a plurality of students in residence achieving a first class average in their university studies.

History

Established in 1886 as a residential hostel for women students of Trinity College, JCH was named after a significant benefactor Janet, Lady Clarke, wife of Sir William Clarke.[1] Enid Joske was Principal of JCH from 1928 until 1952.[2] JCH became an independent college in 1961, and co-educational in 1973.

Governance

JCH's current Principal is historian Damian X. Powell, a specialist in Australian and British legal and military history. The current Vice-Principal is Donna Davies, a scientist and consultant for the International Baccalaureate Organisation.

Scholarships

Janet Clarke Hall offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to students upon the basis of academic merit and financial need. Academic and community service scholarships were awarded to more than a third of students this year.

The scholarships are awarded upon the recommendation to the College Council of a committee comprising the Principal, Chairman of Council, and a representative of the University of Melbourne. All details regarding requests for financial assistance are kept strictly confidential to the College.

Arts

JCH has an Artist-in-Residence program, whereby a prominent artist is resident in the college, offering tutoring and mentoring to JCH students. The current Artist-in-Residence is Alice Pung, an acclaimed novelist. JCH's Kenneth Moore Memorial Music Scholar is Dr Anna Goldsworthy, an acclaimed classical pianist and writer. Throughout the year, Dr Goldsworthy performs recitals for the JCH community, and runs masterclasses for JCH's music students.

JCH has an annual literature dinner where an established author speaks about their writing and any topical issues. Past speakers have included Helen Garner, Peter Goldsworthy, Chloe Hooper, and Peter Singer.

Student club

The Student Club of Janet Clarke Hall Inc. provides students with support and organises social, sporting and cultural activities. Particularly significant is the college's "Orientation Week", inducting new students into the culture of JCH. It is reported to have been "the best week of my life" for many. The club is administered by an eight-member executive, comprising President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Arts & Culture Rep, Female & Male Sports Reps, and a General Rep.

People associated with the college

College visitor

The current college visitor is Peter C. Doherty, winner of a Nobel Prize and Australian of the Year in 1997.

Alumni

Distinguished Alumni include;

Tutors

Distinguished former tutors include;

Rhodes Scholars

Alumni who were awarded Rhodes Scholarships include;

References

  1. ↑ Janet Clarke in The Encyclopedia of Women and leadership in Twentieth Century Australia
  2. ↑ John Riddoch Poynter; Carolyn Rasmussen (1 January 1996). A Place Apart: The University of Melbourne : Decades of Challenge. Melbourne University Publish. pp. 42–. ISBN 978-0-522-84584-6.
  3. ↑ "Rhodes Scholarship Trust".

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