Prospectus a Residential College Community to Enhance Your University Experience Connecting, Belonging and Achieving
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“A College with spirit and passion. Nothing else compares.” Prospectus A Residential College community to enhance your university experience Connecting, belonging and achieving Entering residential college presents We aim to harness student’s a change for many students and we strengths, help them to grow into welcome the opportunity to be part of university life, and make a positive this journey. In fact, many parents have contribution to the lives of others and told us that students won’t know the true the world around them. value of Jane until they graduate! I invite you to share with us the many Living at Jane is about more than having things that make Jane a unique a bed: it’s an experience that transforms residential college experience. young adults into the people that they strive to be and forges ties to a unique community that extends worldwide. It’s an experience that they can attribute to their successes in life and one they’ll never forget. At Jane, we provide a safe landing place, that is fully catered and fun. Our students say that Jane ‘provides everything needed in Hobart – connections and support that exist nowhere else in the Joanna Rosewell, Principal University’. We are proud of our strong history of supporting students to develop their academic, social, and professional achievements. Many remain connected to Jane and enrich the experiences we offer our residents and associate members throughout the year. 2 Our vision is confident leaders who value their Jane experience as significant to their success in life. What sets us apart Jane provides a unique offering for students pursuing higher education. Forging friendships College activities More than just accommodation, what sets us apart from other student living In a community like ours, opportunities We run a range of activities, perfect options is the commitment with which to make life-long friendships are easy for socialising, meeting new people we bring a collegial experience to life for to find. Jane students meet people from and getting involved in the College the benefit of our community. all over the world and in all areas of community. To help facilitate these study, mutually thriving in a nurturing activities and meet the needs of the So, what does a college experience environment of camaraderie and student body, we also have an elected involve and how do we bring it to life at friendship. Student Club Committee to represent Jane? the residents and plan events. • We immerse young adults in a caring, Accepting of all open and active community where Valuing inclusivity and diversity, Here are just some of the activities students come first. everyone is welcome at Jane, regardless on offer: of race, religion, age, abilities, gender • We provide students with a platform • Welcome Weeks: two weeks of training alignment or sexual orientation. to share meals, ideas and opinions - and activities to introduce new residents to the expectations of college informally in our communal dining hall Cherishing Multiculturalism life, bond with other students and and more formally in forums such as Jane welcomes students from all over prepare for the year ahead our weekly Intercambio (an academic the world to share their culture, language exchange of ideas). and interests. Around 30 per cent of our • Jane Connected: tailor-made online • We encourage excellence and instil students come from other countries forums designed to help our students a love for academic exploration by including China, the USA, Malaysia, stay in touch and inspired, no matter offering tailored study programs and Singapore, Denmark and Japan. where they are. opportunities to engage with our • The Jane Play: directed and performed Sharing Experiences Fellows. The shared experience of living at by residents • We provide opportunities to connect Jane and studying higher education • The Art Exhibition: an inter-college art with our vast alumni network. pathways is the perfect environment in show organised by student volunteers which to learn, grow and form strong • We support residents with on-site, • Inter-college sporting competitions friendships. dedicated staff who are available at including table tennis, rugby, soccer, all hours. Fostering Camaraderie and Australian Football League (AFL) • We promote shared values and the Jane has a strong community spirit • The Jane Ball: a 50-year College importance of ethics and respect. built through student-lead events, tradition inter-college sports, outreach and • We provide student leadership • Movie nights and relaxation sessions cultural activities opportunities through programs such • Monthly social activities and events. as our Student Club Committee and Senior Resident roles. • Furry friend visits: a stress-relieving exercise for the Jane community, • We promote the strengths and talents where dogs and puppies visit on of our students, allowing young adults campus during SWOT-VAC to grow, experiment and become who they want to be in a safe environment. • Weekly Garden Club • Plus so much more! Visit our Facebook page to find out what else has been 4 happening at Jane. Why Jane? Tasmania’s only collegiate Opportunities to tap into our academic academically focused residential extension program Jane Connected college Fully-catered, offering a range of Close to shops, supermarkets, doctors Australian and international cuisines and hospitals 24/7 support delivered by highly College-wide wireless internet trained staff Community-driven student leadership, Monthly social and cultural events residential staff and peer support Opportunities to grow and develop Purpose built Academic Development life-long friendships Program Opportunities to tap into Jane’s Free transport to Hobart university academic community of Alumni and Fellows campuses on the Jane Bus Student Club offering leadership Undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities and social events accomodation options Situated on beautiful grounds with views of Hobart, the River Derwent and Mutliple study spaces and library Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Located in Hobart; a safe and Scholarships for students of the College university-centric city No more than 10 minutes from all Rich sporting culture University of Tasmania campuses Focus on the health and well-being Competitively priced with comparable of our students, fostering shared experiences value for money 6 Why Hobart? In 2019, the University of Tasmania embarked on a $600 million investment set to ‘develop a city-centric campus’ in Hobart’s CBD. This builds on existing campus developments including the Menzies Institute of Medical Research, the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies, and the School of Creative Arts & Media. In 2020, the Conservatorium of Music will open its new home at The Hedberg, which will herald a new era for performance and music in Tasmania. • University-centric city ◊ Focus on health sciences, legal studies, environmental science, Antarctic studies, music and STEM ◊ The University of Tasmania has been ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide • Mini-metropolis ◊ A cool, vibrant city, offering something for everyone with all of the benefits of a major Australian city without the additional costs ◊ Safe and environmentally conscious community • Short distance from the CBD to major landmarks, facilities and services • Rich food culture and history • World-renowned markets, museums, parks and events ◊ MONA, Dark MoFo, Salamanca Market • Surrounded by a pristine natural environment offering unique experiences close to home • Culturally diverse population and inclusive community Photo: Tourism Tasmania Balance and well-being Our residents and their parents find peace of mind knowing that our Student well-being Safety and security collegiate model provides supervision, stability and 24/7 support. While rewarding, we know that university Our grounds aren’t just beautifully can also be a challenging time for our maintained, they’re also secure: In essence, this means that everyone students, which is why their mental and – including our staff members, Fellows • Located in South Hobart, a safe and physical well-being is our top priority. and academic tutors – looks out for our peaceful suburb residents. Our commitment to providing 24/7 • All external doors require keys to enter support is made possible through the • Timed gates close at 10:00pm We work hard to ensure all students are Student Well-being Team, made up of each night connected; there is always someone to the Dean of Students and the Senior talk to, to share key moments with or to • Resident-only access to gates and Residents. help out with their study. entrances after 10:00pm The Dean is the primary support provider • On-call residential staff. A benefit of College life is our on-the- for the College and offers: ground staff, who very often are the first to note if a student needs help. We • Face-to-face support are proud of how well we know each • Contact with parents student at Jane, and how much care we Chaplains • Cultural support invest in each member of our tight-knit community. • Academic and tutoring support Chaplains help our community in a • University liaison services variety of ways. If you have a personal • Support service referrals. problem or question or need advice on a spiritual matter, they’re here to offer their Lead by the Dean and employed for their support. leadership skills, the Senior Residents They also help our community to are live-in members of staff. They act as name, celebrate and pray, and help peer leaders within the community and with scriptural and theological study provide after-hours assistance. relevant to the challenges facing today’s students. This help can include individual Senior Residents are required to have a meetings or special services to mark Working with Vulnerable People check important times for the College. and, as likely first responders in any challenging situation, undergo a rigorous training program that includes: • First aid and mental health first aid • Fire warden • Equal opportunities awareness • Autism awareness • Mindfulness and wellbeing • Sexual assault and harassment awareness (SASH) • Cultural awareness • Harassment and bullying awareness.