College organisation

The College Office is open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm weekdays for information and routine matters. You can also make appointments to see the Principal, Dean of Students, and Associate Dean here.

BOARD

The Board is the governing body of the College. It makes all major policy decisions. It appoints the Principal and determines the annual fee. The College has been affiliated with The University of Melbourne since its beginning, but is a separate non-profit business to the University. Mr David Gilbertson QC has been Chair of Board since February 2016. The rest of the Board is comprised of former residents, experts co-opted by the Board, and University senior staff.

SENIOR COMMON ROOM

The Senior Common Room comprises the non-resident tutors, Senior Residential Advisors, College Fellows and other staff of the College. Non-resident tutors are appointed in response to student enrolments at the beginning of each semester. Usually some forty non-resident tutors, often alumni, are appointed each semester.

JUNIOR COMMON ROOM (JCR)

Aims

Each member of the JCR is a member of the St Hilda’s Student Club, founded on the tradition of Communitas. There are two key functions of the Club: creating shared experiences, and the provision of a net of friendship for all members. While recognising the needs of individuals, it is to these two ends that the Club is devoted. The Club also seeks to represent fairly the interests of its members and to encourage their positive development –intellectually, in creative fields, and in sporting endeavours.

General information

All residents and transition to residence students are automatically members. The Junior Common Room (JCR) is located on the ground floor of the Noel Miller Wing. The General Committee (GC) members are the elected leaders of the Student Club. They are responsible for everyday matters and decisions pertaining to the student club. Participation in student club events is voluntary but we know from experience that getting involved adds to the quality of College life for both the student participating and for all other members who benefit from the cross section of views expressed. There are also extensive opportunities to participate in committees and in leadership opportunities within the student club events and activities.