Student Handbook 2021 Student Handbook 2021

Ninth edition, 2021 Edited by Adrian Diethelm Designed and typeset by Bianca Dantl

Thanks are due to College staff past and present who have contributed to this publication.

© Copyright 2013-2021 The Rector and Fellows of St John’s College

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Cover top photo: The first cohort of women students 2001.

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1. OUR PURPOSE 5 7. HEALTH AND SAFETY 53 1.1 MISSION, VISION & CULTURE 5 7.1 STAYING HEALTHY 53 1.2 UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 6 7.2 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS 54 1.3 CULTURAL RENEWAL 7 7.3 REPORTING AND SUPPORT 56 1.4 THE UNIVERSITY AND THE CHURCH 8 7.4 LOCAL HEALTH RESOURCES 64 2. WHO’S HERE 10 8. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 66 2.1 COLLEGE EXECUTIVE 10 9. THE GENERAL REGULATION 72 2.2 COLLEGE STAFF 12 10. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 84 2.3 STUDENT PASTORAL TEAM 15 10.1 SJC STUDENT COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE 84 2.4 HOUSE COMMITTEE 17 10.2 SJC STUDENT SEXUAL 3. ACADEMIC WORK 19 MISCONDUCT AND SEXUAL 3.1 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY 19 HARASSMENT POLICY 92 3.2 ACADEMIC POLICIES 19 10.3 PRIVACY POLICY 105 3.3 TUTORIAL PROGRAM 21 11. CONTRACT AND FEES 109 3.4 NAGLE LIBRARY 22 11.1 STUDENT CONTRACT 109 4. PASTORAL CARE 29 11.2 COLLEGE FEES 112 4.1 THE WHOLE PERSON 29 11.3 FINES AND CHARGES 117 4.2 STUDENT PASTORAL SYSTEM 30 12. GLOSSARY 118 4.3 CHRISTIAN LIFE 31 13. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 123 5. LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE 36 14. HISTORICAL NOTES 127 6. LIFE AT COLLEGE 41 MAPS AND FLOOR PLANS 134 6.1 COMMUNITY LIFE 41 FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 143 6.2 COMMUNICATIONS AND MAIL 42 6.3 COLLEGE MANAGEMENT 43 6.4 SECURITY 44 6.5 MEALS 45 6.6 STUDENT ROOMS 47 6.7 STUDENT CLUB EVENTS 49 6.8 COLLEGE BAR 50 6.9 ABSENCE 50 6.10 FACILITIES IN COLLEGE 50 6.11 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 51

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Welcome to St John’s College within the University of Sydney. Please read this Handbook carefully: it will help to make your time here a fulfilling and enriching experience. St John’s is an academic community founded in the tradition of Catholic commitment to university education, and we offer a supportive environment for students who are committed to their studies and enjoy sharing life in a collegial environment. Living in a community such as ours has its challenges. Being considerate of others is a necessity, and hopefully becomes a habit. Time management skills are at a premium, as you structure your days and weeks to accommodate a range of demands on your attention. The capacity to look beyond the immediate experience to longer term goals is something we would like you to cultivate. Overall, we hope that you will use your time at College to consider carefully what it is that is important in your life, to make decisions about values and priorities, and make commitments that will help you live according to those decisions. The university experience is an invitation to embark on a journey, in which your growth as a person is connected with your learning in knowledge-based disciplines. The idea that these two things are intrinsically connected has grounded the survival and flourishing of the university as an institutional form since medieval times. College provides an opportunity to live out the ideals of university education in the fullest way. In origin, the forms of both college and university came into existence under the patronage of the Church, and acknowledged God as both the source and end of learning. At this College we invite you to situate your study, as well as daily life in community, within the context of God’s presence in the world. I trust you will make the most of your time here. Adrian Diethelm RECTOR

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• the compatibility of intellectual inquiry with 1.1 MISSION, VISION & the Christian Gospel; CULTURE • high standards of ethical behaviour and social responsibility; Mission • service to those less advantaged; • respect, honesty and charity. St John’s College is a Catholic university college which enables young men and women to immerse Diversity and inclusion themselves in university life through: • a welcoming residential environment for St John’s welcomes diversity amongst its students students from different backgrounds; and staff, recognising that contributions to the College’s Mission can be made by individuals from a • an experience of community living with wide range of backgrounds and experiences. social, sporting, religious and cultural opportunities; We strive to ensure that all members of the College community are recognised and respected as valued • assistance to foster academic achievement; friends, companions and partners in our joint • an opportunity to engage with the Catholic endeavours. faith and its intellectual tradition; Gender equality • supportive pastoral care; • formation in leadership through service to As a community comprising both women and men others. St John’s is committed to gender equality, not only as a fundamental human right but also as the foundation Vision for a fair society. Our student body reflects the breadth of talent Students will leave the College: of both male and female students. Promoting • ready to embrace life’s challenges, respect and inclusion, St John’s seeks to provide • having made life-long friends, opportunities for leadership by women and men throughout the student body. • as committed and engaged St John’s alumni, and Acknowledgment of country • wanting to contribute to the Catholic and St John’s acknowledges the traditional custodians broader communities. of the land on which the College is built, the Gadigal Culture people of the Eora Nation; we pay respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We also St John’s culture is committed to: acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing • participation of all St John’s students in the connection to land, waters and culture. communal life of the College;

• high academic standards, critical and open The statements of the College’s Mission, Vision and inquiry, intellectual rigour; Culture were adopted by College Council on 12 March 2020

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1.2 UNIVERSITY Graduate qualities are generic foundational skills which will help you broaden your horizons, and EDUCATION progress in your career. Developing these qualities in the course of your university education will provide The College seeks to support its students in opportunities for positive contributions in workplaces achieving the University of Sydney’s educational and the broader community. goals, which are expressed in the Graduate Qualities To help students develop graduate qualities and for Bachelor degrees. succeed in their university studies, St John’s College applies the Skills Progress Framework.

University of Sydney Graduate Qualities

GRADUATE QUALITIES PURPOSE To excel at applying and continuing to develop Depth of disciplinary expertise disciplinary expertise Broader skills:

• critical thinking and problem solving To increase the impact of expertise, and to learn and • communication (oral and written) respond effectively and creatively to novel problems • information/digital literacy • inventiveness To work productively, collaboratively and openly in Cultural competence diverse groups and across cultural boundaries To work effectively in interdisciplinary (including inter-professional) settings and to build broader Interdisciplinary effectiveness perspective, innovative vision, and more contextualised and systemic forms of understanding To build integrity, confidence and personal resilience, An integrated professional, ethical and personal and the capacities to manage change and identity uncertainty To be effective in exercising professional and social Influence responsibility and making a positive contribution to society

Skills Progress Framework

Applied Study Critical Content & (G)rounded Social Leading learning management thinking discipline self- competence others skills skills knowledge leadership

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1.3 CULTURAL RENEWAL

Background During the course of 2017 St John’s College, together with other University of Sydney colleges, participated in a Cultural Renewal Project led by Elizabeth Broderick & Co. The Project provided opportunities for students, staff and Council members to reflect on values, systems, behaviours and processes in the life of the College, in order to identify both existing strengths and areas in need of renewal. The Cultural Renewal Project was welcomed by students in the College at the time and has effected an ongoing enrichment of student life. To live is to change, and St John’s students have risen to the challenge of conceiving a renewal which is motivated by goodwill and directed by an evaluation of what will enhance the experience of every student in the College. This Statement on Cultural Renewal is re-affirmed each year, signed by the Rector on behalf of the College and by the House Presidents for this year on behalf of the students of St John’s.

Commitment The students and staff of St John’s affirm their mutual commitment to cultural renewal in the life of the College. As the word itself suggests, “renewal” signifies not a one-time change to previous practice but an ongoing process of critical reflection and evaluation. This is especially appropriate for an institution whose Values include critical inquiry, intellectual excellence and service to society. This commitment will benefit individual students, both those currently in the College and those who will come here in the future, and thereby strengthen the College as a corporate institution and as a living community. Our commitment is to work to fulfil the College’s Vision and Mission; to uphold its Values as important standards to guide our behaviour in all that we do; to embrace the diversity of the College community; and to welcome all members of the College as friends, companions and partners.

Signed on behalf of St John’s College Signed on behalf of the student body Adrian Diethelm Kate Pickard Patrick Tynan RECTOR HOUSE PRESIDENTS 2021

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1.4 THE UNIVERSITY AND THE CHURCH

On 26 November 1986 His Holiness Pope John Paul II gave an address to representatives of Australian institutes of higher learning in the Quadrangle at the University of Sydney. This was only the second visit by a pope to Australia, the first having been by Pope Paul VI in 1970. The Pope spoke about the relationship between universities and the Church and mentioned St John’s College in the address. The papal flag which flew from the Clock Tower on this occasion was subsequently given to St John’s and is now displayed in the Tower vestibule at the College.

Sir Hermann, Chancellor of this University, Distinguished Professors and Representatives of all Australian Institutions of Higher Learning, Dear Students and Friends, It is a great pleasure for me to be with you today, and it is with great respect and esteem that I address you. I would like on this occasion to honour this University of Sydney and the other Universities throughout this land, which are so much a part of the cultural history of Australia. …

Pope John Paul II with Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Sir Hermann Black AC, 26 November 1986. Behind the Pope is Vice-Chancellor, Professor John M Ward AO, and in the foreground (back to camera) Deputy Chancellor, Mrs Daphne Kok.

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In order to help link truth effectively to human conduct, your scholarship and studies must contribute to the building up of a society that defends human rights; a society that protects its weaker members, especially the elderly, the handicapped and the unborn; a society that encourages the family, recognizes the rightful dignity of marriage, and honours its children; a society that sees its responsibilities to justice in terms also of international human solidarity far beyond its own boundaries. … The first Catholic bishop of Australia, Archbishop Polding, in a Pastoral Letter in 1857, alluded to the times when Catholics were denied access to centres of higher learning: “For many unhappy years in the past”, he wrote, “... our intellectual culture was, from well known causes, difficult and precarious. But now we are invited to a free career in acknowledged equality”. This privilege of access to institutions of higher learning is indeed a great one and all people must protect it. … The Catholic Church in Australia has long since indicated her esteem for education and for tertiary education in particular. She has made sacrifices to establish schools and to establish links with this University of Sydney. The founding of Saint John’s College in 1857 bears witness to this esteem for the University. More recently the establishment of an Australian Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology – the Catholic Institute of Sydney – bears further witness to how the Church feels at home in the university world. It is precisely because of the relationship of universities to truth that the Catholic Church has aligned herself with them from the beginning. The history of their birth is intimately connected with her own life. She recalls with pride the names of so many universities – outstanding examples of intellectual endeavour and human progress – that are her offspring: Paris, Bologna, Padua, Prague, Alcala, Salamanca, Krakow, Oxford and Cambridge. … Throughout the centuries the universities have in fact been for society centres of knowledge, research and truth. The role of the university has been not only to discover truth, but to place it at the service of society and to elicit collaboration in research for further truth. … By its very nature, scholarship is ultimately theocentric, and as such it renders immense service to humanity. It helps people in their search for the meaning of life. It supports them in their gropings for the light of truth. Scholarship, with the truth it brings, does not abandon people when they have succumbed to disregarding human life, to tolerating violence, to pursuing greed, to accepting injustice. No, even as certain sectors of humanity are guilty of all of this and are hence drifting to destruction, truth offers help. It will not go away. It still makes itself felt. It appeals to the highest instincts of humanity.

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2.1 COLLEGE EXECUTIVE

RECTOR

Mr Adrian Diethelm BA LLB (Syd), BCL (Oxon), MTax (Syd) Adrian Diethelm was installed as the 18th Rector from 1 January 2014, having served as Acting Rector in 2013. He took his BA with a First in Philosophy, studied Law at Sydney (First Class) and read for the BCL at Corpus Christi College Oxford. He has been a full-time law lecturer at the Universities of Sydney (1987-89) and Queensland (1993-97), a solicitor in a city firm, and practiced as a barrister in Sydney for 16 years. He also taught law part-time for many years. These days Adrian’s academic interests lie in ancient philosophy and religious thought and he is currently completing a diploma in ancient languages.

DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

Mr Ludivico (Vic) Andallo BScCom (Santo Tomas), MBA (Ateneo de Manila), FCPA GAICD FGIA FIML Vic Andallo is a qualified professional in the areas of finance, commercial, governance, strategy and operations management, with experience gained from both established and start-up environments in professional services, manufacturing, biotechnology, digital media, telecommunications and not- for-profit. He has over 20 years of experience in commerce, having worked in multinational giants like San Miguel Corp, Optus and Yahoo!. In his role as Director, Operations, Vic provides leadership and stewardship of College finances and commercial activities, as well as sustaining and optimising the College infrastructure and heritage estate, and mitigating risks associated to the College overall operations.

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DIRECTOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE; COUNCIL SECRETARY

Ms Christina Goh DipMktg, DipLeadershipMgt, MAHRI Christina Goh is a dedicated and strategic HR professional with over 10 years of experience within university college management. As Director, People & Culture, Christina provides high level support to the Rector’s Office and ensures the efficient application and delivery of HR processes, tools and systems to facilitate growth and maintain a culture which attracts, inducts, engages, develops and retains talent within the College. As Council Secretary, Christina is responsible for Council and committee processes, supports the Chair of Council, and is the liaison point for members of the Council.

DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Ms Helen Wright BA(Humanities) (Middlesex) Helen Wright joined the Community Relations team in 2016 having worked in marketing, admissions and community relations in a number of schools in the independent education sector in Sydney. Helen leads the team responsible for engaging the various stakeholders of the College community including new applicants to the College, current students and their families, past students, the University of Sydney and friends of the College. Welcoming new students, nurturing and developing the unique character of the St John’s experience, and sharing the good news with the broader community ensures St John’s is recognised as a premium and unique residential College.

DIRECTOR, STUDENT LIFE

Ms Veronica McLoughlin BEd (Canberra), MSpecEd MEdStud (Newcastle), MEd Leadership (ACU) Veronica’s career in education spans 25 years, across a variety of metropolitan and regional settings. Her diverse career path equips her to explore, manage and respond to the challenges of a residential college environment. Veronica has long been invested in nurturing the leadership skills of young people and harnessing their potential for life-long success. A strong area of focus is wellbeing, and she adopts evidence-based practices to cultivate a culture that is safe and supportive for colleagues, students, and key stakeholders. Building relationships within the community that are respectful and kind, yet robust enough to challenge each other to self-reflect and evolve, is central to Veronica’s work.

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2.2 COLLEGE STAFF

RECTOR’S OFFICE

Ms Christina Goh Dr Ivan Head Ms Karina Roberts Director, People & Culture BA (UWA) BD (MCD) BA (Kolkata), MSW (Mumbai) (Team Leader) PhD (Glasgow) Associate Director, President, Senior Common Philanthropy Room

Mr Richard Perrignon Ms Fiona Ward Ms Margarita Buazon BA LLB (Syd) BA, MLIS (VUW) BA (WSU) Director of Music Nagle Librarian and Archivist Advancement & Alumni Co-ordinator

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OPERATIONS TEAM

Mr Vic Andallo Mr Siva Kidnapillai Mr Simon Hui Director, Operations BSc MBA (Colombo), ACMA BBus (Monash), CPA (Team Leader) Finance Manager Finance Analyst

Ms Mayette Angeles Mr Sam Ibrahim Mr Robert Cameron BSc(Accy) (BPSU) Facilities Manager Maintenance Technician Assistant Accountant

Mr Kaji Maharjan Mr Alastair Taylor Mr Arjun Kc Maintenance Technician Chartwells Catering Manager Eternal Cleaning Site Supervisor

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM

Ms Helen Wright Ms LeVina Huirua Ms Iwona Skwara Director, Community Engagement DipMus, DipEventMgt BA (Warsaw), AdvDip Tourism, (Team Leader) Registrar DipBus, DipHRM Admissions Co-ordinator

Ms Eliza Bicego BIGS (USyd) Communications Co-ordinator

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STUDENT LIFE TEAM

Ms Veronica McLoughlin Ms Synthia Huynh Mr William Chan Director, Student Life DipBusAdmin BDesArch(DigitalArch)(Hons), (Team Leader) Dean of Students MSc(ArchSustDes), DottMagArch, CertASA, DipASP Associate Dean (Academic)

Ms Isabella Randall Ms Lauren Leaver Associate Dean BEcSocSci (Syd), (Sports & Programs) MIntBusMgt (W London) Student Services Assistant

2.3 STUDENT PASTORAL TEAM

SUB-DEANS

Lauren McGrath-Wild John Schnelle

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RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs)

Jemma Couillault Olivia Couillault Matthew Darnell Shamus Fraser

Chelsea Hardiman Max Heywood Thomas Lando Gabrielle Park-McCabe

Majella Starr Jenny Wang

CORRIDOR REPRESENTATIVES (CRs)

Alexandra De Santi Anastasia Leaver Dominica Leaver Cian McCann

Bridgette Smith Christopher Spanner Benjamin Staite

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2.4 HOUSE COMMITTEE

HOUSE EXECUTIVE

Kate Pickard Patrick Tynan House President House President

Jack Schwager Sophie Bell House Secretary House Treasurer

HOUSE COMMITTEE

Luke Kelly Fergus Kimber Xavier Lynch Social Secretary Volunteer Secretary Palladian Secretary

Hugo Perrignon Anita Pickard Alexander Shields External Affairs Secretary Rosebowl Secretary Rawson Secretary

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University Honours Dinner, 2017

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3.1 EDUCATIONAL (iii) In many cases, academic challenges experienced by students indicate the necessity to develop PHILOSOPHY study management skills (such as information- sourcing or time management) or learning skills (such as researching and writing). Developing life-long learning skills and graduate qualities (iv) Taking consistent and often relatively simple steps in addressing emergent issues and drawing on At St John’s we believe that academic success the College’s resources will improve academic depends on the holistic development of skills and performance. graduate qualities which assist our students in becoming competent professionals and inspiring and Recognising academic excellence ethical leaders. Students with outstanding results are recognised at With an exciting and busy College life, students need the annual University Honours Dinner at which the to learn to plan, prioritise and manage their studies Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor is guest of honour. such as assignment deadlines and study workload. They also need to invest in developing skills that 3.2 ACADEMIC POLICIES will improve the quality of their learning, such as researching and writing, as well as critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills. (a) Enrolment and results information Developing resilience and the ability to manage You need to be aware of General Regulation clause 8. pressure and handle stress by exercising self- discipline, self-care and self-reflection, are crucial By entering into their contract with the College a qualities that not only impact immediate academic student gives consent for the University to provide results but also help develop the character of a their enrolment information and course results thoughtful and compassionate leader. directly to the College. Enrolment information can be requested at any time and results in units of study are Setting expectations for academic provided to the College at the end of each semester. excellence (b) Nominated degree course (i) At our College we provide a nourishing environment for transformative learning and we You need to be aware of General Regulation clause 7. expect our students to pursue their university (i) Students are accepted into the College on the course responsibly and to monitor their own basis that they will remain enrolled in the particular progress diligently. degree course for which they have been admitted. (ii) Students who believe they may be at risk of not (ii) A student who is thinking of changing their degree meeting the College’s academic expectations course is advised to discuss their intentions with are encouraged to meet with the Associate Dean the Associate Dean (Academic) at the earliest (Academic) as early as possible. opportunity.

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(iii) An application to remain in the College while (d) Standard of academic work transferring to another degree course within the required for re-admission University of Sydney is subject to approval by the Rector. You need to be aware of General Regulation clause (iv) An unauthorised change of degree course may 11.1. result in termination of student membership. As indicated in General Regulation clause 11.1, (v) The College does not permit continued student one of the criteria for re-admission is the applicant’s membership if the student transfers to another academic work as evidenced both by results in units university. of study and progression in a timely manner through the degree course approved by the College, having (vi) Students seeking to change units of study after regard to the normal requirements for academic initial enrolment each semester must notify the results, currently defined as achieving both: Associate Dean (Academic) in advance. (1) a passing grade (Pass or better) in units (c) Full-time load amounting to 24 cp in each semester in the Contract Period (or 18 cp where permission You need to be aware of General Regulation clause has been granted for reduced load); and 7.2. (2) a semester average mark of at least 60 in each (i) The College requires students to be enrolled in a semester. full-time load of units of study unless they have An applicant who does not meet both criteria will not obtained prior permission from the College to normally be granted re-admission. enrol in fewer units. (ii) For College purposes full-time means enrolment (e) Extenuating circumstances in 24 credit points (cp) per semester. (i) If a student has failed to satisfy the normal (iii) Where there are special circumstances, the requirements for academic results in a semester, Associate Dean (Academic) may grant permission or thinks that that is likely to happen, and wishes to enrol in 18 cp only (reduced load). the College to take particular circumstances into (iv) An application to the Associate Dean (Academic) account in considering a re-admission application, for permission to take a reduced load in a a submission should be addressed to the Rector semester must be made in writing and state the and copied to the Associate Dean (Academic) and grounds for the application in sufficient detail to Director, Student Life. enable proper consideration. (ii) Extenuating circumstances may include such (v) Permission to enrol in a load of less than 18cp in a matters as illness, misadventure or family semester must be sought from the Rector. circumstances. (vi) An unauthorised reduction of enrolment below (iii) Decisions on re-admission are normally made full-time status may result in termination of student within 2 days of results being received by the membership. College, so a submission needs to be lodged as early as possible to facilitate its being taken into account.

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(f) Exclusion on academic grounds 3.3 TUTORIAL PROGRAM

You need to be aware of General Regulation clause The Tutorial Program reinforces the educational 12. purpose of the College and its focus on creating The normal requirements for academic results in a a community of learners, with College tutorials semester are currently defined as achieving both designed to supplement University classes. (a) a passing grade (Pass or better) in units The Program’s primary aim is to assist all students amounting to 24 cp (or 18 cp where in achieving their academic goals and developing permission has been granted for reduced life-long learning skills which will improve their load); and employability and help them succeed in their (b) a semester average mark of at least 60. professional roles. We take pride in providing a high quality Program (g) Academic dishonesty by sourcing experienced tutors. Internally, our resident postgraduate students and outstanding Students are required to observe the University of undergraduate students become a trusted teaching Sydney’s Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism in resource. Tutors must have a strong academic record Coursework Policy and the University’s Code of and a minimum Distinction grade in the Unit of Study Conduct. they are teaching. External tutors are either members The University has stiff penalties for academic of University staff or graduates. dishonesty. A breach of required rules and standards The Tutorial Program is not for one-off classes to will be treated as a breach of College discipline in review essays and assignments. addition to sanctions which may be imposed by the University. Students should regard participation in the Program as an opportunity to: The University has a helpful online tutorial which explains what plagiarism is and suggests strategies to • demonstrate a commitment to their avoid it on their website. academic progress; • make a sound judgment of their academic needs when asking for specific tutorials; • learn from their senior peers; • generate knowledge through shared understanding; • develop self-discipline by coming to tutorials regularly and prepared. Students must be aware, therefore, that it is their commitment to learning and desire to grow and succeed that serve as a foundation for the provision of the Program. Together, students and College staff create a vibrant community of learners.

Intercollegiate tutorials Under cooperative arrangements between St John’s and the other colleges, St John’s students may be able to attend tutorials at other colleges. Any student wishing to attend a tutorial at another college should contact the Associate Dean (Academic).

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Enrolment process 3.4 NAGLE LIBRARY Students must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) if they require a tutorial in specific Units of Study. The College will assess the submitted forms and will (a) General description allocate weekly or fortnightly one-hour tutorials based The College has had a library since the original on a combination of the following criteria: building was completed and occupied in 1863. Early • assessed student demand; records make reference to an ‘Archbishop’s Library’ • tutor availability; and a separate ‘Students’ Library’. Wardell designed the library rooms as one element of a triad of principal • room availability; spaces – Chapel, Hall and Library – arranged around • year level; the central staircase. These three architectural spaces embody the three functions of a traditional college: • subject’s degree of difficulty. worship, fellowship and study. Students must study the EOI form to understand The rooms shown on Wardell’s plans consist of a enrolment rules, attendance conditions, and ‘Room for Philosophical Instruction’ on an east-west scheduling and rescheduling recommendations. axis (transverse to the direction of the main range), Students will also sign a contract when completing and the ‘Library’ proper extending north-south. These the EOI, signalling their agreement with the outlined are now called the Philosophical Room and the conditions of the Program. Reading Room respectively. Only students who have submitted the correctly In 2018 the St John’s College Library was named completed EOI will be enrolled in the Tutorial Program the Nagle Library in honour of Justice John Nagle and will be able to attend the allocated tutorials. (1914-2009) whose benefaction enabled the Attendance expectations complete refurbishment of the Philosophical Room and Reading Room in 2018. These rooms were Enrolled students’ attendance at assigned tutorials opened on 7 November 2018 by the NSW Minister is compulsory: the expectation is that students for Education the Hon Rob Stokes MP and blessed will attend all tutorials, except in case of illness or by Bishop Terence Brady. The balance of the Nagle emergency. If either situation occurs, students must bequest is invested as an endowment to support advise their tutor no later than 24 hours in advance Library operations in perpetuity. of a scheduled class, not only as a courtesy but also The Library also includes several other spaces within out of respect for the tutor’s time. Students must the College: be ready to provide supporting documentation to validate their account of illness or emergency when • the Nagle Library Annexe in the Music Room requested by College staff. under the Chapel accommodates part of the Collection and is furnished for individual Students will be fined $35 if they miss a tutorial study; without sending an apology, or if they send the apology after the deadline (24 hours before the • four rooms on the top floor are used for scheduled class). tutorials and are otherwise available for group study: the Brennan Room, O’Reilly The College may amend the tutorial frequency or Room, Greek Room and Latin Room. cancel the tutorial in the event of multiple student cancellations or decreased student demand. The purposes of the Library are: • to conserve printed material relating to the history of St John’s College and its historical context broadly conceived;

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• to make such material accessible for Further acquisitions will be made in the above areas researchers and other interested persons; as appropriate. In addition it is intended to extend the collection into other areas of contemporary relevance • to make available resources for the broader including (but not limited to): education and intellectual development of the College’s students beyond the scope of • international relations their immediate courses of study; • international political economy in the • to provide a physical environment conducive Indo-Pacific region to study. • social impacts of science and technologies The Nagle Librarian is Ms Fiona Ward. • history, geography and cultures of East Asia (b) Library collections and South-East Asia.

The Nagle Library includes: Law and Literature Collections - Nagle • a General Collection kept in the Reading Library Annexe Room, Australian and English law reports. Includes sets • several special collections kept in the of law reports donated by Judge John O’Meally Philosophical Room, AM RFD, and William Walsh. A small collection of literature in English. • a Law Collection and literature in English collection kept in the Nagle Library Annexe. Special collections - Philosophical Room General Collection - Reading Room The Library holds a number of special collections, The main part of the General Collection is arranged some of which are formed (no further items are in Dewey decimal order and has works across a accessioned to these), and some continuing (further number of core humanities disciplines including (but items may be accessioned to these). not limited to):

• Australian history, biography and politics Formed special collections • Australian geography and sociology • medieval and modern European history The Brennan Collection of Greek and Latin Literature • world history The library of Greek and Latin classical scholarship • history and philosophy of science of Professor Christopher Brennan, purchased by H M Moran in 1925 and donated to the College. • Australian literature Since 1977 this collection has been housed in the • fine arts Rare Books and Special Collections Department of the University of Sydney Library, where • philosophy conditions are suitable for long term conservation. • sacred scripture, theology and church Approximately 694 items held in Fisher Rare Books. history.

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The Fitzherbert Collection of Greek and Latin University of Sydney Texts Books and pamphlets relating to the history of Professor John Aloysius Fitzherbert (1892-1970, the University of Sydney including a collection of SJC 1910-13), Professor of Classics at the University Calendars. 67 items in total. University of Adelaide 1928-1957, bequeathed

his professional library of classical antiquity to the The Australian Church College. In 1973 his former student Christopher 95 items relating to the history of the Catholic Flynn completed a handlist of the collection. Part Church in Australia since 1788 and the major of the collection has been deposited on loan with influences thereon – Rome, together with the the University of Sydney Library. 440 items held in Church in England and in Ireland. the Philosophical Room. (c) Operations and usage Continuing special collections Readers Early Printed Books including Incunabula (books St John’s College Library resources are available for printed before 1501) use by: Books printed before 1800. 60 items in total • current students and senior residents of St including 1 item printed before 1700 and 4 John’s College incunabula. • such other persons as may be granted

access by the Rector upon application. Liturgical Books Applications for approval should be made 5 altar missals (Missale Romanum) from the St through the Librarian. John’s Chapel; the earliest of these was printed in 1588. To these have been added a further 3 Catalogue donated altar missals. Other volumes include the Rituale Romanum and several Breviaries. 80 items The Library’s searchable catalogue is named Aquila in total. for the eagle of Saint John on the College’s coat of arms. Use the catalogue to search across the

Library’s print book collections and a selection of The Nagle Collection of Australian Colonial photos from the College Archives. History From Aquila you will also find new material The core of this collection is 100 volumes relating highlighted, as well as links to contact the Library to the early history (including legal history) of NSW and make suggestions for new purchase for the received from the estate of John Nagle. To this collections. In addition, you will find links to the have been added other works relating to colonial University Library catalogue search and information, history and federation already in the College services and library training to assist you in your Library or subsequently donated. 144 items in studies. total. Access St John’s College The College Librarian is available during office hours This collection includes 30 books and pamphlets to assist with using the materials and services in the relating to the history of the College, and 47 Nagle Library. Printing is available from the Reading association copies owned by Rectors, Fellows or Room copier using your Smartkey. Instructions are associates. 272 items. available at the copier.

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The Philosophical Room

The Reading Room, Opening of the Library, 7 November 2018

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All College library spaces are available 24/7. After hours enter using your access key and use the timer switches to turn on aircon and room lights. Please switch off desk lamps when you leave. You may open a window, but you are responsible for closing it if it rains and when you leave.

Loans Loans from the General Collection (including literature) are available to current St John’s College students. Items from the collections in the Philosophical Room and the Law Collection in the Nagle Library Annexe are available for reference in the Library. If you wish to make a loan, please see the Librarian to set up a borrower’s account.

CCTV Library spaces are monitored by CCTV.

Behaviour in the Library You need to be aware of General Regulation clauses 27 and 6.2. You are required to show consideration for students and library staff by observing the Library Rules and complying with notices and staff requests.

Studying in the Library and group study spaces The Library provides clearly signed zones around the College to help you concentrate in a quiet space, work quietly with a friend, or study in a group. In consideration of your fellow students, please respect the protocols applicable to these zones. SILENT ZONE Individual study, phones on silent, no conversations QUIET ZONE Brief, quiet conversation, phones on silent GROUP STUDY ZONE Group study-related discussion, brief phone conversations

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Group study spaces

ROOM APPLICABLE PROTOCOL

Reading Room Silent Zone

Philosophical Room May be used from time to time by the College for lectures or meetings. Otherwise a Quiet Zone

O’Reilly Room Reserved for tutorials as notified. OtherwiseGroup Study Zone

Brennan Room Reserved for tutorials as notified. OtherwiseGroup Study Zone

Greek Room Reserved for tutorials as notified. OtherwiseGroup Study Zone

Latin Room Reserved for tutorials as notified. OtherwiseGroup Study Zone

Library Rules

Study spaces Clean up SILENT ZONE (Reading Room) Please place all rubbish in the bins provided and Individual study, phones on silent, no conversations remove any dirty cups etc. QUIET ZONE (Philosophical Room, O’Reilly Room) Your belongings Brief, quiet conversation, phones on silent If you leave your belongings unattended for an GROUP STUDY ZONE (Tutorial/study rooms) extended period, they may be moved to free up Group study-related discussion, brief phone space. You can pick them up from the library office or conversations Student Services. You are encouraged to respectfully let someone know If someone’s things are left unattended and you need if they are disturbing you. They may not be aware of the space, you can move them to the side and use the impact they are having. If the problem persists, the desk or ask the library staff to help. please let library staff or the Student Life team know. Food and drink You may bring drinks and cold snacks into the Library and group study spaces. Hot food is not permitted. It is prohibited to remove crockery or cutlery from the Hall, or to take meals out of the Hall.

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John Nagle 1914-2009

John Hailes Flood Nagle entered St John’s College in March 1929 aged 15, from Christian Brothers College Albury; he was the second of nine children of Valentine Flood Nagle, a solicitor, and his wife Margaret. John remained in residence at St John’s until 1935, taking his BA in 1933 and LLB in 1936; he was admitted to the Bar in 1937. Nagle’s war service from 1939 to 1945 included service as a gunner in the Middle East and as a major in the 1st Australian Parachute Battalion in the south-west Pacific. His younger brother Valentine (SJC 1931-1936) was killed in action in New Guinea in 1943; Nagle was deeply affected by the loss of his brother. In 1944 he married Stephanie Scott with John Nagle served on College Council from 1959 to whom he had a daughter, Winsome. 1987. In 1993 he donated a window in the St John’s After the war Nagle resumed practice at the Bar, Chapel depicting St Thomas More, in memory of his being appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1959; in 1960 brother Valentine. In his Will he made provision for he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court a second window, depicting Cardinal (now Blessed) of New South Wales From 1976 to 1978 Mr Justice John Henry Newman, which was erected in 2016 in Nagle conducted a royal commission into prisons in the bay opposite the Thomas More window. NSW, which exposed many abuses and resulted in John Nagle also left a gift by Will for the restoration significant reforms. He was Chief Judge at Common and endowment of the College Library. This has Law from 1979 until his retirement in 1983. funded the refurbishment of the Philosophical Room Justice Nagle was a Trustee and then Chairman and Reading Room, with the balance held in trust for of the Art Gallery of NSW. In 1979 he published a the permanent endowment of the Library. biography of his longstanding friend, the painter Sir Russell Drysdale. He also published a biography of the early colonial lawyer, David Collins (1756-1810).

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4.1 THE WHOLE PERSON

One of the elements of the College’s mission is Recognising that it takes time and patience to learn to provide material, spiritual and pastoral support new routines may help as you learn to balance the to students: thus St John’s is a community which demands of study, financial imperatives, and being seeks to nurture both the personal wellbeing and the involved in the social, sporting and cultural activities academic achievement of its student members. on offer. Your primary purpose for being at university and a Your wellbeing is just as important as your academic student member of St John’s is to study for your work: indeed these two are closely connected. From degree course. The College values intellectual first year to studying for a graduate degree, academic excellence and critical inquiry, and an important and personal issues can affect your wellbeing and part of our work is fostering an environment that ability to cope. Conversely, it may be difficult to allows you to set high academic goals and achieve achieve your academic goals without personal health them. The extensive tutorial program is the centre and wellbeing. of academic life at St John’s, while guest speakers The College has a strong pastoral care network further the intellectual and spiritual development of for those times when you need guidance or extra students. support. Our experience has been that a vital source Your university days are also a time of previously of support for tertiary students is their peers and for unknown freedom; a time for working out who you this reason our Pastoral Team includes students who are. Here is an opportunity to think deeply about your are available for you to talk to. It may be a one-off life’s direction after graduation and how you might conversation (no question or issue is too trivial) or achieve this. Far from the confines of high school, they may offer suggestions about where to go next if many find that their experiences and the friends the situation warrants it. they choose at university and college have a lasting The Director, Student Life and Deans are also influence on their future; such is the potency of the available to discuss issues you may be encountering residential experience while at university. and can help you to access professional services if Personal growth is a vital part of your university and needed. college experience. In addition to your studies, it is important to engage in activities that will enrich you spiritually, physically and socially. For this reason, college and university life offers many activities beyond classroom learning. Together with your academic work, spending time in these areas will give you a balanced and strong foundation for the complexity of adult life. Student life has the promise of a fresh start and new beginnings – it is simultaneously exciting and daunting. Starting university and moving to college is challenging because of the amount of change you are facing especially if you are new to living away from home and, even more so, if you are in a new country.

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4.2 STUDENT PASTORAL Pastoral care duties SYSTEM As part of their pastoral care duties, RAs and CRs are expected to: Overview • be available to students on their floor for consultation, support, and assistance where As members of the Student Pastoral Team, needed; Sub-Deans, Resident Assistants (RAs) and Corridor • serve as the first point of contact for Representatives (CRs) provide guidance, leadership students; and pastoral support to students of St John’s College. • be cognisant of the needs and concerns of their corridor members; Sub-Deans, RAs and CRs live on student corridors in all College buildings. They help students settle into • develop friendly relationships with the college life upon arrival and promote a supportive and students in the respective assigned areas; caring environment which fosters students’ academic • identify students who may be experiencing success and wellbeing, including healthy lifestyles. personal or academic difficulties and direct RAs and CRs are responsible for assigned areas of those students to seek assistance from the the College and the students residing within the area. appropriate members of the College staff. The Sub-Deans have overarching responsibility for all students. Resident Assistants

Leadership responsibilities In their roles, Sub-Deans and RAs: • are allocated shifts on a roster; Sub-Deans, RAs and CRs are part of the College’s • when rostered, take responsibility for the RA student leadership team. keys and mobile phone; As leaders, they are expected to: • lodge a report at the conclusion of the shift; • model exemplary behaviours and make • ensure the good order of their corridor; ethical decisions; • assist in identifying students at risk, who may • advance College’s values of faith, intellectual be experiencing difficulties in their personal excellence, critical inquiry, service to society, lives or academic work; tolerance, honesty and respect in their interactions with all stakeholders; • act as Fire Wardens for designated corridors; and • work collaboratively with the St. John’s College staff and students; • act as First Aid Officers. • mentor students to make sensible choices affecting their academic and personal progress; • support and promote student well-being and contribute to student welfare; • uphold College regulations and policies; • assist in maintaining the good order of the College buildings, grounds and facilities.

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Corridor Representatives 4.3 CHRISTIAN LIFE

CRs are predominantly placed on first-year corridors. Faith is a gift from God, and God offers this gift to First-years generally require a higher level of every person. Christian faith holds that Jesus is the pastoral care than students in later years, who have image of God: we can know God through coming already settled into tertiary life and developed solid to know Jesus. Choosing to accept what God offers friendship and support networks within the College. has the power to transform lives, as countless people In supporting their corridor, a CR’s responsibilities have experienced for two thousand years. include: The New Testament contains the witness of people • assisting first-year students as they adjust to who knew Jesus, and the Mass was established by living away from home, begin study at tertiary Christ so that he could remain with faithful people level, and learn to balance the demands of and be close to them. There is an immense depth of university and college activities; wisdom, knowledge and joyful experience in Christian • encouraging an environment where all faith, and it is freely available for every person who residents feel at home and included; seeks God with a sincere heart. • knowing each resident on their corridor Jesus called God his Father and encourages us to to ensure students who require additional do the same. The Mass itself shows us how to come support are identified; to know Jesus, and through him the Father, as we encounter the Word of God in sacred scripture and • facilitating a harmonious living environment, the sacrament of the altar. that allows for optimal study, sleeping and social conditions for all; Christian life is a Way of discipleship: we follow a teacher and master, one whose teaching is validated • working with RAs to ensure the good order by the testimony of many people, but for which the of their corridor. ultimate witness is the Cross and the Resurrection. This Way touches the innermost heart and brings joy, peace and hope. A special tradition at St John’s is singing the Salve Regina after Mass as the congregation processes out of the Chapel and into the Lady Chapel. This is an ancient hymn in honour of Mary, the Mother of God.

Local Catholic communities

Camperdown, Parish of St Joseph 2 Missenden Road, Camperdown 2050 Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Bernard Mass times: Sat vigil: 6pm, 11.30pm; Sun: 9.30am 11am (Chinese), 6pm www.stjosephscamperdown.org.au/

Broadway, Parish of St Benedict 104 Broadway, Broadway 2007 Parish Priest: Fr Dominic Murphy OP Mass times: Sun: 10.30am, 6pm stbenedicts.org.au/

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Forest Lodge, Parish of St James 2 Woolley St, Glebe 2037 Parish Priest: Fr Dominic Murphy OP Mass times: Sat vigil: 5pm; Sun: 8am, 9.30am, 11am www.stjames-stbede.org.au/

Newtown, Parish of St Joseph Cnr Bedford & Station Sts, Newtown 2042 Administrator: Very Rev Stephen Hill VG Mass times: Sat vigil: 6pm; Sun: 10am, 12pm (Ordinariate form)

University of Sydney Catholic Chaplaincy Sydney University Catholic Society St John Paul II Catholic Student Centre 150 City Rd, Darlington 2008 Chaplain: Fr Laurie Foote OP Mass at 12.10pm Mon-Fri in semester teaching weeks www.sydneyunicatholics.org.au/

St Mary’s Cathedral 2 St Mary’s Rd, Sydney 2000 Dean: Very Rev Don Richardson Mass times: Sat vigil: 6pm; Sun: 7am, 9am, 10.30am, 12.15pm (Latin) www.stmaryscathedral.org.au/

Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross Ordinariate Parish of St Bede the Venerable meets in St Joseph’s Catholic Church 49 Bedford St, Newtown 2042 Contact Fr Stephen Hill VG Mass times (Divine Worship): Sun: 12pm www.ordinariate.org.au/

Maternal Heart of Mary Latin Mass Parish, Lewisham Charles O’Neill Way (off Thomas St), Lewisham 2049 Parish Priest: Fr Duncan Wong FSSP Mass times (Extraordinary Form): Sun: 7am, 8.30am, 10.30am, 4pm https://maternalheart.org/

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The Light of the World

The greater part of the stained glass in the College was designed and fabricated by the renowned English firm of Hardman & Co of Birmingham, whose commissions included the glass in the Houses of Parliament in London as well as many English cathedrals and churches, and in Australia, all the windows in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney (supplied over a 50 year period from the 1880s to the 1930s) and St Andrew’s Cathedral Sydney (27 windows). At St John’s, Hardman & Co produced the East Window in the Chapel, the West Window in the Hall, and the glass in three of the bays in the Chapel. The latter were planned as part of a design scheme for all ten bays although only three were completed. The first window on the left as you enter (the northern wall) depicts Christ as the Light of the World. This was a favourite Victorian theme, with a famous example being the painting by Holman Hunt in the Chapel of Keble College Oxford (below).

Christ is shown holding a book with the words from St John’s Gospel: Ego sum lux mundi, qui sequitur me non ambulabit in tenebris sed habebit lucem vitae (John 8:12). “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In the lower part of the window St John kneels, holding a scroll of his gospel with his eagle on the left.

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Saint John the Evangelist and earth. So in John’s gospel the passion and crucifixion of Jesus are not seen as a sacrificial The 27 documents (‘books’) which make up the New expiation for the forgiveness of sin but as Testament were written in Greek in the first century glorification: the exultant transformation scene in CE. The earliest of the documents are letters of St a spiritual drama of revelation. … In John’s view, Paul: the first letter to the Thessalonians is dated to the cross is a timeless manifestation, mediated 51 CE, and (on one view) the letter to the Galatians through a historical event: “I, when I am lifted up may have been written in 49. The last to be written, from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (Jn the book of Revelation or Apocalypse, is dated to the 12:32). middle 90s. S Smalley, “The Gospel According to John”, in The canon of the New Testament (i.e. the definition B Metzger and M Coogan, The Oxford of what documents were to be included) seems to Companion to the Bible, (OUP 1993). have been settled by the middle of the third century. The Prologue (Jn 1:1-14) Irenaeus argued for the authenticity of the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) in a letter Verses 4-5 are inscribed on the frieze in the written about 180 CE. A Council held at Rome in 382 Philosophical Room, and verse 14 on the wall of the under Pope Damasus I issued a decree confirming concourse adjacent to Polding. the canon of 27 books. The same list was used by St In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was Jerome in his translation of the whole Bible, Old and with God, and the Word was God. He was in the New Testaments, into Latin (the Vulgate) commencing beginning with God. All things came into being about 383, which served to propagate the definitive through him, and without him not one thing came into contents of the New Testament. being. One of the gospels and three of the letters in the New What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the Testament are attributed to St John the Apostle, ‘the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the disciple whom Jesus loved’; it is generally agreed darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. that these documents express a common theological There was a man sent from God, whose name was outlook. One scholar describes it thus: John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so John’s theology is a theology of life. He bears that all might believe through him. He himself was not testimony not only to Jesus, but also to the the light, but he came to testify to the light. possibility of life through him. The repeated The true light, which enlightens everyone, was symbol of light makes the same point. The life that coming into the world. He was in the world, and the he mediates to every believer, on the basis of his world came into being through him; yet the world did revelation to the world and his glorification for the not know him. He came to what was his own, and his world, is the divine life that ultimately belongs to own people did not accept him. the Father himself. … But to all who received him, who believed in his For the fourth evangelist sin is not, as in the other name, he gave power to become children of God, gospels and in Paul, primarily ethical. It stems who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh from a cosmic state of alienation from God, from or of the will of man, but of God. a spiritual blindness, or darkness, or deadness. This situation can be remedied only by a restored 14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, sight and a conscious return to the light through and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s identification with, and incorporation into, the life only son, full of grace and truth. of the Son who unites the dimensions of heaven (New Revised Standard Version)

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The enfilade from the Lady Chapel through the Antechapel and staircase to the Philosophical Room and Reading Room

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College offers many opportunities for both leadership Student Ambassadors and service. In fact these two aspects of life in a Working with the Registrar and Director, Community community should be seen as two sides of the same Engagement, Student Ambassadors are the face coin. Leadership in the best and truest sense is of St John’s at Open Day, Info Day and careers and motivated by a desire to contribute to the community education expos. Ambassadors play a pivotal role in – to foster the common good. sharing their experience of John’s with prospective Servant-leadership is a leadership philosophy in applicants and their families, making them feel which the main goal of the leader is to serve. A welcome and conducting tours of the College during servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and semester. well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally Pastoral Team involves the accumulation and exercise of power by Two Sub-Deans, 10 Resident Assistants and one at the top of the pyramid, servant leadership is 6 Corridor Representatives provide guidance, different. The servant-leader shares power, puts the leadership and pastoral support to students. needs of others first and helps people to develop and Living on student corridors throughout the College perform as highly as possible. buildings, a key part of their role is to help students You might like to think about offering yourself for settle into College life upon arrival at the beginning service in one or more of the following areas. Other of the year and promote a supportive and caring sections in this Handbook give more information environment which fosters academic success and about some of these roles. healthy lifestyles. Reporting to the Director, Student Life, Pastoral Team members are crucial to student The St John’s Volunteer Network life and wellbeing at St John’s. Volunteering, helping others and giving back to Staff-student committees the wider community has always been part of the St John’s ethos. The Volunteer Network is entirely Serving on a staff-student committee is a great organised and run by St John’s students. In recent way to contribute to College life. Opportunities here years more than 60 of our students have participated include: in the Network each year and contributed to works • the Food Committee: the College’s catering such as: contractor, Chartwells, values feedback on • going out every Monday night with the meal offerings and the Catering Manager Vinnies Night Patrol van assisting people is happy to discuss all aspects of the experiencing homelessness arrangements for meals in the Hall. • staffing shifts at Teresa House Homeless • the Social Committee: the students on Shelter this committee, including the elected Social Secretary, have collective responsibility • raising money for charities including for the running of all Student Club events. the Black Dog Institute, and Movember The committee also includes the Director, Foundation from College events including Student Life and Facilities Manager and Lights on the Lawn, Arts of Gold and the oversees all aspects of event planning Missenden Players. including risk management, working with internal and external stakeholders, and

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ensuring compliance with all regulatory The student members of the Equality Committee policies and procedures. are appointed by consultation after an application process open to all students in the College. • the Sustainability Committee is responsible for ongoing development of a College- wide sustainability strategy, including such areas as resource recovery and waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation and reducing our carbon footprint.

House Committee The House Committee is elected by members of the St John’s College Student Club in the middle of September each year. The new House Committee shadows the current committee until the Valedictory Dinner when the handover takes place. The role of the House Committee is to: • advance the Mission and Vision of the College; • model the College’s Culture and values to the student body; • embody the qualities of servant leadership; • work collaboratively with the College Officers and staff; • be representatives of the student body; • assist in maintaining the good order of the House; • organise and encourage participation in cultural, social and sporting events within St John’s and between the colleges.

Equality Committee The Equality Committee was set up in November 2017 as a student initiative following the Broderick Cultural Renewal project which took place that year. The Committee adopted the following mission statement: The Equality Committee aims to envision and develop a diverse, positive social environment at St John’s College in which all students can feel safe and valued. As a mechanism to foster respect and equal opportunities for all students, the committee will have a close focus on empowering and encouraging female residents.

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Saint Thomas More

Thomas More, humanist scholar, lawyer and statesman, was born in 1478 in London, studied at Oxford and Lincoln’s Inn, and was called to the Bar in 1502. He entered parliament in 1504 and from 1514 was engaged in royal service, becoming a secretary and adviser to King Henry VIII. More’s most famous work, Utopia, was published in 1516. His complete works run to 15 volumes in the scholarly edition published by Yale University Press. In 1527 the King petitioned Pope Clement VII for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon: the lack of success in this endeavour caused the dismissal of the Lord Chancellor, Cardinal Wolsey. More succeeded Wolsey as Chancellor in 1529, the first layman to hold the office. More however opposed Henry’s policies in relation to the annulment and the looming breach with Rome and surrendered the chancellorship in 1532. The Act of Supremacy of 1534 declared that the king was the “Only Head of the Church of England on Earth so far as the Law of God allows” and the Treasons Act made it treason to deny that the king had the dignity declared by the Supremacy Act. In 1534 More refused to swear an oath acknowledging the royal supremacy and was imprisoned in the Tower of London. On 1 July 1535 he was tried for high treason and convicted in what would today be called a “show trial”. He was executed on 6 July 1535. Sir Thomas More was beatified by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 and canonized as a martyr by Pope Pius XI in 1935. Pope John Paul II declared him the patron saint of statesmen and politicians in 2000. In 1980 the Church of England recognized St Thomas More as a Reformation Martyr. The window in the St John’s Chapel was donated by John Flood Nagle in 1993 in memory of his brother, Valentine Flood Nagle, killed in action in New Guinea in 1943.

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The Peace Stone

The Peace Stone at St John’s is one of a number of The presence at St John’s of this unique monument Stones erected in Japan and other countries by a owes much to the friendship between Fr Paul Glynn Japanese foundation, Shuyodan Hoseikai. SM, an Australian Marist priest who ministered in Japan for 20 years, and the families of John McVittie, Each Peace Stone is a piece of natural rock about one of the first Australian scholars invited to Japan two metres high, engraved with kanji characters. The after World War II, and Ryutaro Shidehara, McVittie’s Stone at St John’s is inscribed with a poem of eight pupil and a member of Shuyodan Hoseikai. characters, which translates as, ‘The Four Seas are brothers and sisters, like all nations that are at peace’. The stone is granite, over 300 million years old. It was The poem was written by a famous calligrapher and given by Mr and Mrs Bernard Lenehan, on whose Buddhist monk, Shunkai Bundo. property at Georges Plains near Bathurst it was found, and whose family was involved in the foundation of St The founder of Shuyodan Hoseikai, Seitaro Idei, was John’s in 1858. Mr and Mrs Laurie Beaumont of Killara born in 1899 at Sano about 150 km north of Tokyo. made possible its transportation to the College. He became a pacifist at an early age and from 1928 campaigned for the withdrawal of the Japanese The Stone and surrounds were designed by military from politics and against Japan’s intervention Urbanscope under its director, the Japanese architect in Manchuria and Taiwan. He was imprisoned four Mr Ikeda. The Stone was trimmed and shaped and times from then until the end of the War. In 1941 the kanji sandblasted by the stonemasons D B Acton. he founded Shuyodan Hoseikai, the Society for The Peace Stone was dedicated on 15 October Promoting Devoted Service and Sincerity. 1989 and has been ceremonially visited on a number There are 29 Peace Stones in Japan: the first was of occasions by members of Shuyodan Hoseikai erected on an island off the coast of Hiroshima in 1959 travelling from Japan. The most recent ceremony took and the fifteenth at Nagasaki in 1983. The Stone at place on 28 February 2017. St John’s is one of only five erected outside Japan: Shuyodan Hoseikai has also endowed the Peace the other stones are located in Sao Paolo, Berlin, San Stone Prize at St John’s. Francisco and Beijing.

The Peace Stone is located in the grounds of St John’s College. Dedication ceremony in 1989: Consul-General of Japan Mr Michihiko Ikeda, Vice-Chancellor Professor John Ward, Rector Fr Les Cashen, President of Shuyodan Hoseikai Mrs Kikuno Idei. © Sydney University Archives - G77_1_0007

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Valedictory Dinner 20 November 2020

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6.1 COMMUNITY LIFE Furniture

You need to be aware of General Regulation clause Consideration for other people 25.2. Furniture in common areas is provided for the benefit One of the most important aspects of living in of all members of the community. Removing furniture College is learning to be considerate of other people. without authorisation is prohibited and will result in a Behaviour which disturbs others or disrupts their study fine (see 11.3 Fines and Charges). or sleep is antisocial and is potentially a disciplinary issue. Corridors The SJC Student Code of Conduct sets out our expectations about how you conduct yourself in Leaving personal belongings in corridors creates trip the St John’s community and the Code needs to hazards and is inconsistent with fire safety which be observed. However no code or set of rules will requires escape routes to be kept clear, as well as substitute for being truly aware of the other people being unsightly. Please keep your things in your room around you and respectful of their wishes. not outside your door. Keeping bicycles in corridors or rooms is not permitted. Heritage Noise (i) Students at St John’s have the privilege of living and working in an environment which is not only You need to be aware of General Regulation clause 20. physically very beautiful but which also has major heritage significance. This is recognized by the Official College events listing of the College on the NSW State Heritage (i) As a member of the St John’s College community Register. you are expected to attend official events including (ii) Heritage value extends beyond the fabric of the Monday night Formal Dinners and special buildings to the College’s collections of furniture, occasions including the University Honours Dinner artworks and artefacts. and the Archbishop’s Mass and Dinner. (iii) Students are required to respect all of the College’s (ii) If you apply to be re-admitted for next year your property, but especially the areas, fabric and record of attendance at these events will be taken movable items of heritage value, which will in most into account in considering your application. cases be irreplaceable if lost or damaged.

The Quad

The Quadrangle is a place which deserves respect as representing the community nature of life at St John’s. Making excessive noise in the Quad is inconsistent with the standard of behaviour expected in this area. Playing ball games in the Quad is not permitted.

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6.2 COMMUNICATIONS Your parcel will be delivered to the Missenden Road Local Post Office which is next door to the College on AND MAIL Missenden Road. Australia Post will send you an SMS and email when (a) Your contact details your parcel is ready to collect.

Official communications between the College and (c) Mail students are normally made by email or SMS text message, so it is essential that you check your emails The College’s mailing address is: and messages regularly. St John’s College It is your responsibility to ensure that the College PO Box M163 has your up to date email address and mobile MISSENDEN ROAD NSW 2050 phone number. You need to notify any change by Ordinary mail for students is placed in the updating your contact details through the Portal pigeonholes in Hintze Level 1 Foyer. which is accessed via the website. The College is not responsible, for example, if you missed a deadline to respond because you did not Smartkey check your emails or messages, or because you failed to notify the College of a change of email Your Smartkey performs several functions: address or phone number via the Portal. • Entry into the College and your room (b) Student Services counter • Entry for lunch and dinner • Records your attendance at Formal Dinner General enquiries may be made to the Student • Laundry Services counter (Hintze Level 1 Foyer) open from Monday to Friday at advertised times. • Printing and photocopying. Appointments with any member of To use the printing and laundry services, you will need Student Life team may be made by emailing to add value to your Smartkey through the Kiosk using [email protected]. In your email a debit or credit card. please include your availability and the reason for your The safety and security of people and property is top appointment request. priority. Losing a Smartkey is a serious matter as it puts security at risk. Please ensure your Smartkey is (c) Parcels with you at all times. Replacing a lost Smartkey will incur a charge of $25. Pay $25 at the Kiosk and take You must use the PARCEL COLLECT service the receipt to Student Services counter (see 11.3 for parcels sent through Australia Post (including Fines and Charges). StarTrack). The College does not receive parcels for students. To access the PARCEL COLLECT service, first set up a MyPost account at auspost.com.au. Select Missenden Road LPO as your alternative delivery address. You will be given a unique 10 digit Parcel Collect number. Use this number as your delivery address.

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6.3 COLLEGE MANAGEMENT

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES LOCATION

COMMUNITY Admissions administration Located in the Plunkett Building are: ENGAGEMENT College events • Director, Community Engagement; Scholarships administration • Registrar; Social media • Admissions Co-ordinator; Student ambassadors • Communications Co-ordinator. Student recruitment Student summer accommodation requests Website

OPERATIONS Capital works Located in the Rector’s Corridor are: Catering • Director, Operations; Contract administration • Finance Manager; Facilities management • Finance Analyst; Financial management • Assistant Accountant. ICT

Maintenance requests Located in the Tower Room is: Risk management framework • Facilities Manager. Student fees

RECTOR’S OFFICE Alumni relations Located in the Rector’s Corridor are: Archives • Rector; Brand custody • Director, People and Culture; Council secretariat • Associate Director, Philanthropy; Cultural heritage • Advancement & Alumni Co-ordinator. Database management

Human resources Located in the Reading Room is: Library Media and public relations • Librarian and Archivist. Philanthropy Publications

STUDENT LIFE Academic support Located on Hintze Level 1 are: Faith & mission • Director, Student Life; Pastoral Team • Dean of Students; Student activities • Associate Deans; Student Club • Student Services Assistant. Tutorials Wellbeing & safety

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6.4 SECURITY Fire Safety In order to maintain a safe and secure environment at St John’s College, every resident has a responsibility You need to be aware of General Regulation clause to observe common sense precautions. 15-17. Please follow these simple steps to ensure your The College has a comprehensive Emergency safety and security at College: Management Plan which includes fire safety procedures. Trained Fire Wardens are responsible • Don’t allow access into the College to for the evacuation of residents from their floors in anyone you do not know. the event of an emergency. • Don’t allow yourself to be “tailgated” through Emergency evacuation drills are held regularly an external door or gate. and all residents are required to participate. When • Don’t prop open external doors or gates. notified of an emergency, you must: • Don’t leave your room unlocked when you 1. Follow the instructions of Fire Wardens go out. (normally to evacuate your room or avoid an affected area). • Don’t lose your Smartkey. 2. If instructed to evacuate, proceed • Don’t write your name or room number on immediately to the evacuation assembly your Smartkey or key ring. area in the Lemongrove or the secondary • Keep valuables in a secure place. assembly point near the gate on Parramatta • Report to Student Services or the RA any Road. defects in your room or building that present 3. Not re-enter College buildings following an a safety or security risk. evacuation unless invited to by a Fire Warden • Make a note of the serial numbers, model or emergency personnel. numbers, and brands of your valuable Please familiarise yourself with the evacuation possessions. procedure to maximise fire safety for all residents • Insure your belongings. and staff. If you witness any criminal activity or feel that your safety or the safety of others is at risk, immediately CCTV contact the police on 000 (Newtown Police, telephone 131 444 or 02 9550 8199) and the RA on You need to be aware of General Regulation clauses duty 0411 961 746, or Student Services during office 19. hours 02 9394 5000. The College is fitted with CCTV cameras for the It is important to report circumstances or incidents purpose of reactive surveillance for resident safety which may be suspicious, even small ones, to the RA and security. on duty or Student Services. They are used to assist with incident response, investigation and resolution, both externally and internally. For this reason, tampering with or covering the CCTV equipment is considered a very serious offence.

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6.5 MEALS Late dinners Late dinners are available on weekdays except for Please note that Covid-19 conditions have Formal Dinner nights. To order a late dinner, submit required a number of alterations to meal service, your request via the Portal by 2:00pm at the latest. agreed between the College and its contracted Late dinners may be collected from the kitchen door catering supplier, Chartwells, and these near the loading dock between 8:00pm and 9:00pm. arrangements may change on short notice in the course of 2021. The co-operation of all students Guests at meals with the prevailing arrangements is earnestly Guests may dine at College if accompanied by requested. a current resident and provided that a voucher The information below relates to normal is purchased. A Guest Meal Voucher must be arrangements as they applied pre-Covid. purchased prior to the meal from the Kiosk at Student Services counter. Upon entry to the Hall the voucher (a) Meals generally must be presented to kitchen staff. The Guest Meal Voucher is $10.00. Meals are provided to be eaten in the Hall. Except where specific arrangements are in place from time to Lent time, food may not be taken out of the Hall. It is an interesting fact that all of the great religious Likewise crockery, cutlery and glassware may not traditions include amongst their core practices both be removed from the Hall. The Student Club will be fasting (restricting the amount of food which may charged for the cost of replacing crockery, cutlery or be eaten during specified periods) and abstinence glassware which has been removed. (prohibiting the consumption of particular foods, either at all or during specified periods). Meal times The Christian church from early times observed a Monday to Friday “great fast” during the season of Lent, a penitential Breakfast 6:30am – 9:00am time in preparation for Easter. Lent is a period of Lunch 12:00pm – 1:30pm 40 days (excluding Sundays) extending from Ash Formal Dinner (Mon) 6:15pm sharp Wednesday to Good Friday. In keeping with the Dinner (Tues-Fri) 6:00pm – 8:00pm Church’s tradition, meals on Ash Wednesday (17 February 2021) and the Fridays in Lent (19 February Saturday and Sunday to 26 March 2021) will be vegetarian and fish options Breakfast 7:00am – 9:30am Brunch 10:30am – 1:00pm only. Dinner 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Smartkey entry At lunch and dinner students and staff are required to record their attendance by tapping on with their Smartkey at one of the Monitor screens provided. This system enables the College catering team to count attendance at each meal which assists in providing better service and value.

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The 12 commandments of Attendance Hall etiquette Formal Dinner is a required element of College life and attendance is compulsory. There is a procedure 1. Please be considerate to other people. for tendering an apology for any unavoidable absence 2. You must be appropriately dressed (pyjamas for via the Portal. Attendance is recorded by tapping on example are not appropriate). with your Smartkey at one of the Monitor screens. 3. Footwear must be worn. Late dinners 4. Hats, caps or hoods must be removed. Late dinners are not available on Formal Dinner nights, except for students whose lectures or tutorials 5. Mobile phones may not be used for telephone calls clash with Formal Dinner. To order a late dinner for the and need to be silenced. semester, upload a screenshot of your timetable to 6. Please wash your hands before meals, or use the the Student Portal by 2:00pm on Monday. Requests hand sanitiser in the Hall. received after 2:00pm will not be considered. 7. Observe hygienic practices, especially in serving Speakers food, for everyone’s health. Formal Dinner speakers may only be invited by the 8. Tap on with your Smartkey to record your Rector. Suggestions for speakers are welcome and attendance at lunch and dinner. may be made via Student Services for consideration 9. Meals may not be taken out of the Hall except by the Rector. when specifically authorised. Dress for Formal Dinner 10. Crockery, cutlery and glassware must not be Men: removed from the Hall. • Academic gown 11. Clear your plates, glasses and any rubbish to the clearing points provided. • Suit or jacket and trousers (no denim or shorts) 12. It is strictly forbidden to bring alcohol into the Hall (General Regulation clause 27). • Collared shirt and tie • Thongs, sandals and sports shoes are not permitted (b) Formal Dinner During the months of March and October only, a jacket need not be worn under the gown. Formal Dinner is held on Mondays in Full Term. You Women: need to be in the Hall by 6:05pm as this is the time for Student Club or other announcements. • Academic gown Members of College stand while High Table • Dress or skirt or pants (no denim or shorts) processes in at 6.15pm and Grace is said. Please • Thongs and sports shoes are not permitted learn the short responses for Graces before and after On some occasions, men will wear a dinner suit the meal. (‘black tie’) with academic gown to Formal Dinner and If you are late you may enter the Hall but you may not women a cocktail dress (but not a ball gown) with be seated until you have acknowledged the Rector academic gown. Students will be advised when the or other person presiding and received permission to more formal dress is required. take your place.

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College Graces 6.6 STUDENT ROOMS

Grace before meals (a) Your room + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. You need to be aware of General Regulation clauses Amen. 29 and 52. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini, (i) Rooms are allocated at the beginning of each Qui fecit caelum et terram. academic year. Rooms are solely for the use of the (Our help is in the name of the Lord, assigned occupant. Room changes during the Who made heaven and earth.) year are not permitted. Sit nomen Domini benedictum, (ii) You must take care of the furniture in your room. Et nunc et in saecula. Removing or swapping furniture in bedrooms is (Blessed be the name of the Lord, prohibited and will result in a fine (see 11.3 Fines Now and for ever.) and Charges). Let us pray. Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts, (iii) Any loss or damage to College property will be which of thy bounty we are about to receive, billed to your account or deducted from your and make us ever mindful of the needs of others. Caution Money on departure. Through Christ our Lord. (iv) It is your responsibility to remove all your Amen. belongings and unwanted items when you vacate your room. Grace after meals (v) The general rubbish stream may not be used for Gratias Deo agamus pro collegio dilectissimo, unwanted large items or electrical appliances and Et pro omnibus benefactoribus nostris. you must take such items offsite for disposal. (Let us give thanks to God for our beloved college, And for all our benefactors.) (vi) Where a student leaves unwanted items in a room or corridor they will incur a Rubbish Removal Fine. Let us pray. If the person cannot be identified the Fine will be Pour forth, we beseech Thee O Lord, thy grace into charged to the Student Club. our hearts that we, rightly using these gifts to thy glory, (b) Fire hazards may always obey thy commandments and, with all the faithful departed, rise again to You need to be aware of General Regulation clauses heavenly life. Through Christ our Lord. 15-17. Amen. (i) Bar heaters, fan heaters, candles and incense are St John the Evangelist, fire hazards and strictly prohibited. Pray for us. (ii) Students are not permitted to cook in their + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of room and must not use toasters, rice cookers, the Holy Spirit. sandwich makers, kettles etc. in their room as Amen. they can set off the in-room smoke detector and College alarm system, automatically sending a message to the local Fire Brigade. College may remove such items from rooms if they are discovered during routine activities such as attending to maintenance requests, cleaning, or during announced inspections.

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(iii) Any person(s) activating the fire alarm, whether (vi) Hintze rooms are provided with a College by mistake or otherwise, will be charged a Safety refrigerator. If you are in the Main Building you Fine up to $500 and may be required to pay may provide your own fridge (maximum size 100 the full Fire and Rescue NSW false alarm fee litres) in which case you must remove it when you (currently $1,760). vacate. (iv) Please note that tampering with fire detection (vii) It is your responsibility to keep your fridge clean systems, including smoke or thermal detectors, and defrosted. Water damage from iced over in student bedrooms and common areas so that fridges and cleaning of unhygienic fridges are they do not activate, is likely to constitute serious chargeable items. misconduct for disciplinary purposes which may result in rustication or expulsion. (d) Room cleaning

(c) Electrical items (i) Rooms are cleaned weekly which includes vacuuming, dusting, emptying the bin and (i) The College’s safety procedures require periodic replacing the bin liner, and cleaning the ensuite testing of all electrical appliances used within the bathroom. College buildings and grounds. (ii) You must vacate your room while it is being (ii) Electrical items should be in a safe and cleaned. Please assist the cleaners by removing serviceable condition. No appliances with frayed, items from surfaces that need to be cleaned, broken or sparking cords are allowed within the keeping floors, window sill and other surfaces College. The College may remove unsafe electrical clear, especially in ensuite bathrooms. We suggest items from student bedrooms or common areas you place any items on your bed. and require that they no longer be used on (iii) College staff may have access to any room for College property. If required, items can be tested reasons of security, cleaning or maintenance; prior and tagged at the cost of the student. notice will be given whenever possible. (iii) For your protection, electrical circuits in rooms are (iv) If your room cannot be practically cleaned protected with residual currency devices (RCD) because of its condition, the cleaner will located on the Distribution Board. The RCD for photograph the room for the purpose of reporting the circuit is activated and trips the circuit if the this to the cleaning supervisor. If a student room power supply is overloaded or a faulty electrical is found to be consistently below an acceptable item is being used. state of cleanliness, a report will be made back to (iv) If the power keeps shutting off in your room, this is the Director, Student Life and which may result in a sign that you are either overloading your power disciplinary action. supply or using a faulty electrical item. Please (v) If you are feeling overwhelmed by the state of log an online maintenance request via the Portal. your room or have complicating health factors Facilities staff will work with you to determine the which inhibit your ability to keep your room clean, cause of the problem. reach out to the Pastoral Team who will assist you (v) Please refrain from repeatedly overloading the to get support and help you to develop coping power supply. Note that normally several rooms strategies. will share a circuit breaker and a fault or overload (vi) For health and safety reasons, if a room or may affect your neighbours. common property is spoiled with bodily fluids, it is important that students report it to the RA on duty or to Student Services counter during office hours. A cleaning fee of $70 will be charged to the student responsible.

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(vii) Similarly, a pest infestation needs to be reported 6.7 STUDENT CLUB to Student Services ASAP as it poses a health and safety threat. All rooms are sanitised at the EVENTS start of the year, and a pest service is conducted quarterly. Any infestation resulting from the state (i) The Student Club conducts a program of social of a students’ room will result in the full cleaning events during the year. Any Student Club event cost being charged to the student. requires the approval of the College: General (viii) Honesty and speedy reporting are key, as a small Regulation clause 38. mess which would be relatively easy to remedy (ii) Before the start of the year an events Calendar when first encountered, may turn into a major is proposed by the House Executive for College problem that requires costly cleaning services or approval. The intention is that the Calendar sets repairs. out the entirety of events for the year. Permission will normally not be granted for the holding of (e) Smartkey replacement events which are not already in the Calendar. (The opening of the College Bar does not as such If a student loses their Smartkey, a Replacement count as an “event” for this purpose). Smartkey receipt that costs $25 must first be purchased from the Kiosk before the Smartkey can (iii) Student Club events are organised by the be replaced by staff during Student Services hours. Social Committee under the direction of the Social Secretary. While the Social Committee (f) Lockouts has collective responsibility for the running of all events, particular students (usually two in number) (i) If a student is locked out of their room during the are assigned to organise each event. day, they may obtain a temporary access key from (iv) College approval for any event is conditional Student Services. on satisfactory preparation including risk (ii) If a student is locked out of their room after hours, management considerations. the RA on duty will be able to open the door. (v) Event organisers are required to meet in person (iii) A student who requires access due to a lockout with the Director, Student Life and Dean of on three occasions (whether access is provided Students at least 21 days prior to the event by a temporary access key or the RA) will be to discuss all aspects and obtain College sign- charged a Lockout Fine on the third occasion (see off. A Risk Assessment must be submitted in 11.3 Fines and Charges). the approved form, and organisers must come ready to explain the proposed logistics and WHS (g) Insurance arrangements in detail.

The College’s insurance policies do not cover (vi) It is a fundamental rule at St John’s that alcohol students’ private property. Students are advised to at student events may only be served under a have appropriate insurance cover for their personal liquor licence (that is, a cash bar is required): belongings. Students must remember to lock their General Regulation clause 31. Normally this will door and windows when they go out. Insurance be the College licence, although the College may companies may refuse a claim if a door was left approve use of an external caterer’s licence for a unlocked. particular occasion. (vii) The Student Events Handbook provides more (h) Pets information as to requirements for holding events.

It is not permitted to keep pets or animals of any sort (including goldfish) in the College.

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(viii) Where members of a sports or Palladian team 6.10 FACILITIES IN wish to hold an “awards night”, they must obtain the approval of the Director, Student Life, who COLLEGE will require the submission of a satisfactory Risk Assessment. Bicycle storage (ix) Approval will not be granted to hold events or Bicycles may be stored only in the racks provided parties during Holy Week. in the Hintze Basement. Bicycles are left at the owner’s risk. All bicycles left in Hintze Basement over 6.8 COLLEGE BAR the Summer Vacation must have a registration tag, available from Student Services, to avoid removal. The Bar operates under an On-Premises Liquor For safety reasons, bicycles and scooters are not Licence owned by the College and is under the permitted within the College buildings or the Quad. control of the Licensee (currently Mr Sam Ibrahim). The Bar (known as “An Dail”, Irish for “The House”) Car parking opens on various occasions each semester, either for There is very limited parking available at the College internal student functions (St John’s students only) for students. Student parking for 2021 is under or for St John’s students and their guests (mostly review and information will be provided when students from other colleges) and also for special available. occasions such as Mothers’ Dinner and Fathers’ Dinner. The Bar may only be opened with the express Common rooms permission of the Rector or Director, Student Life. The Junior Common Room, Top Corridor Lounge, Each year two or three students are appointed by Polding 5 Lounge and Hintze Lounge are available the Rector as bar supervisors, and there are also for student use. Furniture is not to be removed from opportunities for students to work as bar staff. these rooms. The legal requirements imposed by the Liquor Act Please note that the Senior Common Room and the 2007 (NSW) must be strictly observed, including Vaughan Room are not available for general student the rules and strategies in the Responsible Service use. of Alcohol (RSA) guidelines, which have legal force. These requirements apply at college bars just as they Gym facilities do at all other licensed premises. There is a small gym in the Hintze basement for student use. As a St John’s student you are entitled to an SUSF 6.9 ABSENCE Gold gym membership. Once you receive your Sydney Uni student ID card, you can go to either the Resident students spending more than one night Arena Sports Centre or Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic away from College must inform the RA or CR on their Centre and let the staff know that you are a new corridor. It is imperative in the event of an emergency student at St John’s College. They will then activate that the College knows if residents are on the your membership. premises: see General Regulation clause 23. ICT Wifi is available throughout the College. Your room also has a network port. You need to supply your own cable. A copier, printer and scanner is available in the Nagle Library. Prints and copies are chargeable.

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Kiosk Tennis and basketball court The Kiosk in the Hintze foyer is used to top up and The College has a dual-purpose tennis and basketball check the balance on your Smartkey and purchase court located next to the Gatehouse, near Parramatta guest meal vouchers. It is also used to purchase Road. The court is available for all residents to use. replacement Smartkeys and pay your lockout fine. Recognising our shared history, residents of Sancta Kitchens Sophia College are also permitted to use the court. Arrangements for this are made between the two Kitchens are located on Polding 2 and Polding 4. colleges’ student bodies. Kitchenettes are located in the Common Rooms To access the court, enter the code in the gate’s on Hintze 2, Polding 5, Top Corridor and 38 Wing combination lock. There is a push-button switch for Ground floor. turning on the lights. Note that the lights switch off Laundries automatically for the night at 10pm. Laundries are located on 38 Wing Level 1, 38 Wing Vending machines Level 2, and in the Hintze Basement. Please collect The Student Club is responsible for the snack and your washing in a timely fashion, after completion of drink vending machines located in the JCR Lobby. cleaning or drying cycles. Items left behind for more than 24 hours may be discarded to facilitate cleaning. The use of the laundries is chargeable.

Music facilities 6.11 REPAIRS AND The Music Room located off the Fellows’ Cloister MAINTENANCE below the Chapel is available for student use and there are several pianos in the College. The Chapel Please report any damage or malfunction as soon as organ may be played by arrangement with the practicable. You should log requests for repairs and Director of Music. maintenance online via the Portal.

Playing fields You may be held responsible for property damages at the end of year room inspection, which may have You need to be aware of General Regulation clause come about through general wear and tear, if you fail 22. to report it in a timely manner. The College permits its playing fields to be booked by If any malfunction or damage presents an immediate external parties. St John’s residents may not use the risk, you need to report it to Student Services during playing fields, whether in teams or individually, whilst office hours or to the RA after hours on 0411 961 746. they are in use by a permitted external party. You can log maintenance requests via the Portal for your own room as well as for shared spaces, such as common rooms and shared bathrooms.

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Saint John Henry Newman John Henry Newman was born in London in 1801. He was an undergraduate at Trinity College Oxford but examination anxiety caused poor performance in his finals for the BA in 1820. Nevertheless he subsequently obtained a fellowship at Oriel College in 1822 awarded on the basis of a separate examination. In 1825 he was ordained as a priest in the Church of England and in 1828 he was appointed vicar of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford, an appointment which was (and still is) in the gift of Oriel College. At St Mary’s Newman became a famous preacher. Matthew Arnold referred to “that spiritual apparition, gliding in the dim afternoon light along the aisles of St. Mary’s, rising into the pulpit, and then in the most entrancing of voices breaking the silence with words and thoughts which were a religious music — subtle, sweet, mournful.” From 1833 Newman began an intense examination of the claims of Anglicanism especially in light of the development of Christian doctrine in the early church, work undertaken with other scholarly churchmen in what became known as the Oxford Movement. This journey led him to being received into the Catholic Church in 1845, a decision with large personal consequences for a public figure at that time. He was ordained a Catholic priest in Rome in 1846. In 1848 Newman founded the Birmingham Oratory, a community of clergy on the model established by St Philip Neri in Rome in 1575. He lived in Birmingham for the rest of his life except for the years 1854 to 1861 when he was the first rector of the Catholic University of Ireland (now University College Dublin). Newman was created a cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in 1879. He died in 1890.

Cardinal Newman was beatified by Pope Benedict John Flood Nagle left a bequest for a window XVI in Birmingham in 2008 and canonised by Pope depicting Cardinal Newman “with an allusion to his Francis in 2019. theology on the Freedom of the Individual Conscience Newman had a vast output, including landmark as expressed in his letter to the Duke of Norfolk theological works, controversial and apologetic published in 1875”. writings, sermons and lectures, poetry, hymns and a The window was made by the artist Christopher John novel. The works published during his lifetime run to and dedicated in 2016. 41 volumes in a uniform edition. His letters and diaries have been published in a further 32 volumes by Oxford University Press.

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The College has implemented best practice If you are experiencing greater levels of stress or arrangements to minimise the risks of Covid-19 worrying more than usual and are finding it difficult to infection. Since arrangements are subject to sleep, study or socialise, help is available: change on short notice in the light of public health • the College has a strong peer pastoral network, advice, they will be communicated to students made up of Sub-Deans, RAs and CRs all of separately from this Handbook. whom are trained in Mental Health First Aid and are available for you to talk to. They may offer you 7.1 STAYING HEALTHY suggestions about who to contact as the next step; Students are encouraged to inform the Director, • the Director, Student Life and Dean of Students Student Life or the Dean of Students about any illness are available to meet with you if you are or ongoing medical condition. This is particularly experiencing ongoing difficulties that are affecting important if there is an emergency. You must keep your ability to cope. If you believe your studies are any prescribed medication in a secure place and not at risk, it is important to meet with the Associate make it available to anyone else. Dean (Academic) as soon as possible; First Aid • GPs are experienced in working with mental health matters and are able to refer you to a All Sub-Deans, RAs, CRs and House Committee psychologist for counselling. members are First Aid trained. If you require First Aid There are also mental health services available in assistance after 5pm on weekdays or any time on the wider community and on the University campus, weekends, please contact the RA on 0411 961 746. including: An EpiPen is kept in the Dining Hall and in Student Services for use in the case of allergic reactions. Any Headspace student with severe allergies must have their own Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health EpiPen at College at all times. Foundation. The closest headspace centre is a two Additional First Aid kits and ice packs are located in minute walk from the College: Student Services and are accessible during office Headspace Camperdown hours. Level 2, 97 Church Street Camperdown NSW 2050 Your mental health - stress, anxiety Opening hours and depression Monday - Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm Ph: 02 9114 4100 Life as a student can sometimes be difficult, http://www.headspace.org.au especially in your first years of tertiary study. It can be hard to manage the competing demands on your University of Sydney Counselling and time, particularly in relation to academic deadlines, Psychology Service (CAPS) job responsibilities, and making time for family, friends CAPS aims to help students build strengths, improve and hobbies. Financial issues may be a source of well-being and achieve academic success. Its concern. Stress, worry or low mood are all normal services are free and confidential and available to all human emotions but can be a risk to your health if currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate experienced for long periods of time. students of the University of Sydney.

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CAPS has an extensive online resource for students 7.2 ALCOHOL AND OTHER who may need support or help in these areas. http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/counselling/ DRUGS You are welcome to drop-in to CAPS and check if there are any available appointments on the day, or Alcohol contact them via the following details: Camperdown/Darlington Campus Services You need to be aware of General Regulation clauses Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building G02, 31 to 34. City Road (beside the Wentworth Building) The College has policies and procedures which aim Opening hours to eliminate unsafe or irresponsible use of alcohol Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm within the College. Abuse of alcohol may lead to Ph: 02 8627 8433 or 02 8627 8437 disciplinary consequences, and (as a separate matter) E: [email protected] may lead to an application for re-admission being refused. Health insurance Two special danger areas Ambulance cover There are two areas where you should be especially aware of risks associated with alcohol consumption. College staff, Sub-Deans or RAs will call an One is that most incidents of sexual assault are ambulance if they think you need one. The person connected with alcohol consumption. Loss of treated by paramedics (i.e. the patient) is responsible inhibition may lead to non-consensual sexual activity, for the costs of treatment and/or transport, regardless including activity which in retrospect is judged by of who called the ambulance. one of the parties to have been non-consensual. The Medicare does not cover ambulance costs and the consequences of such an incident are likely to be College strongly recommends you obtain ambulance catastrophic for all parties involved. cover to insure yourself against such costs. To apply The second area concerns personal relationships for ambulance cover, which is very affordable, contact generally. Regular drinking can have a negative effect a registered private health fund. on relationships of all sorts, including friendships and romantic relationships. This is probably because Overseas student health cover people who are “under the influence” can treat other If you are an international student, it is a condition people less respectfully, or say things they would of your international student visa that you have not say if they were sober. Intoxicated behaviour Overseas Student Health Cover. Your membership can have a lasting effect on other people, which the commences from your date of arrival in Australia. Use intoxicated person may sincerely regret when they your membership card when you need to make a realise that it is too late to “take back” what they said claim in person, visit a doctor, arrange admission to or did. hospital or make any other enquiry. If you need to go to the Emergency Department at RPA Hospital you Effects of alcohol will need to take your passport as well as your health Immediate effects cover documentation with you. The most immediate effects of alcohol are on the brain, beginning with feelings of relaxation and loss of inhibitions. As the intake of alcohol increases, these effects are counterbalanced by less pleasant effects, such as drowsiness, loss of balance, nausea and vomiting. Drinking decreases cognitive performance, even at low levels of consumption, with an early effect being loss of fine motor skills and inhibitions.

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As well as effects on the body, the amount of alcohol Self-harm – harmful drinking is a major risk factor consumed on a single occasion increases the risk for suicide. of accidents and injury during and immediately after Source: Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks drinking. Every additional drink significantly increases from Drinking Alcohol, National Health and Medical the risk of injury for the drinker and may place others Research Council, 2009 at risk of harm as well. Alcohol consumption also increases the likelihood Mixing alcohol with other drugs and extent of aggressive behaviours and reduces Using alcohol at the same time as any other drug the cognitive and verbal capacity to resolve conflicts, (whether or not a prescribed medicine) can be thereby increasing the likelihood of physical violence dangerous, as drugs can interact in unpredictable (e.g. fights and assaults). ways. Cumulative effects Alcohol can also reduce the effectiveness of Alcohol consumption has been associated with a prescribed medicines. You should always consult a range of diseases that may cause death and adverse pharmacist or doctor before consuming even small effects that reduce quality of life. Adverse long-term amounts of alcohol while taking new medication. effects of alcohol on health may include: Tolerance and dependence Cardiovascular disease – alcohol can raise blood Anyone can develop a tolerance to alcohol. Tolerance pressure and increase the risk of heart disease; means drinking more to feel the same effects that Cancers – alcohol raises the risk of a number of were previously felt with lower amounts. Increased cancers; tolerance to alcohol may be an early sign of alcohol Diabetes - excess alcohol intake is associated dependence. with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes; Australian ‘standard’ drinks Nutrition-related conditions – alcohol is linked to A ‘standard drink’ is the measure of alcohol used malnutrition and various deficiencies; to work out safe drinking levels. A standard drink Overweight and obesity – alcohol adds kilojoules in Australia contains 10g of alcohol. A serving of to the normal diet; alcohol in a pub or club can often be larger than a Risks to unborn babies – alcohol can cause ‘standard’ drink, for example a standard glass of a range of birth defects and growth and wine is 100mL but a typical serve may be 150mL. developmental problems; In Australia, all bottles, cans and casks containing alcoholic beverages are required by law to state on Liver diseases – alcohol is the most common the label the approximate number of standard drinks cause of cirrhosis, and conditions such as they contain. hepatitis increase the effects of alcohol in causing cirrhosis; Binge drinking Mental health conditions – alcohol increases the Binge drinking is dangerous and inconsistent with risk of depression and anxiety; College policies. Beer bongs and other paraphernalia Tolerance – the person learns to compensate for associated with binge drinking are prohibited on the deficits induced by alcohol but the long-term College property. Students found in possession of effects remain damaging; such items, even if they are not being used at the time, will have the items confiscated. Dependence – alcohol is an addictive drug and regular use can result in dependence; Long-term cognitive impairment – negative structural and metabolic brain changes and increased risk of dementia;

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Smoking 7.3 REPORTING AND Smoking is prohibited in all parts of the College SUPPORT buildings and grounds: see General Regulation clause 21. Should I disclose or report Illegal drugs something?

State and Federal laws apply within the College. If something has happened, either to you or to Possession, use or supply of illegal drugs, whether on someone else, which you think might be unlawful the College site or elsewhere, is not tolerated and will or in breach of College rules or policies, or which is lead to strong disciplinary action, normally expulsion: behaviour which should not occur at the College, you see General Regulation clause 48.2. will want to consider telling someone about it. There are many reasons for disclosing or reporting an incident, and a number of different avenues available for you to choose from. Incidents where reporting needs to be considered could range from the very serious, such as sexual misconduct, harassment or deliberate property damage, through to lower level but persistent behaviour such as causing disruption to other people’s living and study conditions. Reasons why it may be helpful (or essential) to disclose or report could include: • making sure that someone who has experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment, or some other violation such as bullying or hazing, is able to access support to help them recover from the incident; • dealing with a situation where a person would have to come into regular contact with someone who has assaulted or harassed them; • helping to ensure that unacceptable behaviour is not repeated; • helping to ensure that appropriate consequences follow for a person who has harmed someone else by their unacceptable conduct.

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Disclosing, reporting How can I disclose or report at St John’s? As used here, “disclosing” simply means telling someone. It could be a friend, a parent, a sibling, an Talk to a Sub-Dean, RA or CR RA, a health professional, or someone in authority. “Reporting” implies disclosure in a context where Your corridor RA or CR will be a good first contact. some action is expected, which could be monitoring The Sub-Deans are available to speak with anyone a situation, informal talking to someone responsible in the College about concerns. The RAs, Sub-Deans for an incident, or a more formal process. (In what and CRs have received training to enable them follows “RA” includes Sub-Deans and CRs). to respond sensitively and effectively to students’ concerns on a wide range of issues. Disclosing or reporting an incident requires a safe reporting environment. This is an environment which Talk to a Support Adviser takes account of the need for confidentiality; the impact which reporting may have on a group of which Support Advisers are members of the College the person disclosing is a member; and a fear of staff who have received special training in relation being ostracised, or not being taken seriously, which to harassment issues. The Sub-Deans have also a person disclosing or reporting may have. received this training. If you have experienced harassment a Support Adviser or Sub-Dean will be We know that at residential colleges a relatively small able to explain the options, including attempting to number of students who experience an adverse resolve the problem informally or making a complaint. incident make a report or complaint. There is a A Support Adviser can refer you to external support useful discussion of factors in the “overarching” services. A Support Adviser does not provide Broderick Report, which is made in the context of counselling but can refer you to a counsellor or sexual assault or harassment but which has wider psychologist if required. application: The main barriers to formal reporting included Anonymous Alerts app the student not thinking it is serious enough, All students are asked to download the Anonymous thinking they could sort it out themselves, feeling Alerts app to their phone: instructions on how to embarrassed or ashamed, thinking they did not do this are given during Welcome Week. You can need help, and not wanting anyone to know. (p 58) use the Anonymous Alerts app to disclose or report At St John’s many students feel that the system an incident. You can also choose whether or not within the College, which includes both the RA peer to give your name. Regardless of whether you give support network and staff members, is effective and your name, a member of the Student Life team will supportive. Students want to know that the system respond to your message. (including RAs and staff) will preserve confidentiality, Make a formal complaint that their report will be taken seriously, that they will not be victimised or ostracised, and that the impact You can make a formal complaint by contacting the on the group will be taken into account. Where the Director, Student Life. A complaint will be handled student gives permission for their report to be taken in accordance with the SJC Student Complaints further, they want to know that the matter will be Procedure which is reproduced in this Handbook. investigated expeditiously and appropriate action There are some variations in the procedure if taken. the complaint concerns sexual assault or sexual harassment which are set out in the SJC Student Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Policy, also reproduced in this Handbook.

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A Support Adviser or Sub-Dean will be able to give Use of information on a “no names” basis advice about how to make a complaint and the It sometimes happens that a student wishes procedure which will be followed. information to be used, but only on the basis that Report to the University of Sydney disclosure cannot be traced back to the particular individual. It could happen, for example, that another The University has a number of reporting options student’s behaviour is causing significant disruption which are outlined in the next several pages of this to people’s living or study conditions; the request Handbook. If you are thinking of reporting to the might be made that action be taken in relation to the University, the College will support your decision. A situation but the person disclosing does not want to Support Adviser or Sub-Dean will assist you to report be identified as the source of information. to the University upon request. This kind of situation can almost always be dealt with Report to the Police as requested. RAs and the College authorities will always respect a confidence of this sort, and often If you are thinking of reporting to the Police, the the situation can be sorted out without difficulty. College will support your decision. A Support Adviser or Sub-Dean will assist you to report to the Police If you ask for no, or limited, action to be upon request. Contact details for the Police, including taken the Sexual Assault Reporting Option (SARO), can be found in the next several pages of this Handbook. It may be that you wish to disclose information on the basis that no action will be taken, or no action taken Confidentiality and use of information at this stage pending your further consideration. The College will always respect your wishes in this regard. Likewise if you ask for particular limited steps only to Confidentiality be taken. If you disclose information on a confidential basis The principle is that information you disclose on to an RA or Support Adviser, the RA or Adviser will a confidential basis will only be used with your not disclose or use that information without your permission. Again, this is subject to an exception permission. This is an obligation which is taken where a person’s health or safety requires some use extremely seriously and emphasised in training. It to be made of the information, in which case the would be a serious breach of duty, for example, for information will be used only in the most limited way an RA to disclose confidential information to another required by that need. student. The only exception is if someone’s health or safety Is the College obliged to report an (your own or someone else’s) requires the information incident? to be used in a particular way. This could require an RA, for example, to disclose information to the There are two relevant pieces of legislation in this Director, Student Life or Dean of Students. In such a area. The first is the Children and Young Persons circumstance the information would be held by the (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW). The Director, Student Life or Dean of Students on the “mandatory reporting” obligations under this Act only same confidential basis and used only to protect the apply in relation to children, defined as those under relevant person’s health or safety. 16 years of age. It is therefore not the case that the College is obliged to report under that Act in relation to St John’s students, all of whom will be over the age of 16.

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The other relevant provision is section 316 of the Support Advisers Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) which makes it an offence for a person to fail “without reasonable excuse” to report to the Police if they have information which might assist in apprehending or prosecuting an offender who has committed a serious indictable offence. Clause 19 of the College’s SJC Student Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Policy (reproduced in this Handbook) explains that the Christina Goh College supports the right of students to decide whether they want to report an incident to the Police (clause 19(1)). If a student decides not to report an incident of sexual assault to the Police, the College will use its best efforts to protect the confidentiality of information relating to any disclosure or complaint which the student may have made to the College, while meeting its legal obligations under the Crimes Act (clause 19(6)). Vic Andallo

Sexual assault support services

Contact details for the main providers of sexual assault support services are listed here. College Support Advisers or RAs can help any student to make contact with these services if requested.

Synthia Huynh

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Reporting options for incidents of sexual assault or sexual harassment

St John’s College reporting options

Person affected by, witness to or first responder of incidents of sexual assault/sexual harassment

Call the RA on duty on Report using the Speak to a 0411 961 746. Anonymous Alerts app Pastoral Team member or on your phone. College Support Adviser.

University of Sydney reporting options

Person affected by, witness to or first responder of incidents of sexual assault/sexual harassment

For support and Phone Make a disclosure or a advice following an incident, 1800 SYD HLP complaint regarding an contact Student Liaison (1800 793 457) incident of sexual assault Officers directly on and follow the prompts to and/or harassment using the 1800 SYD HLP connect with Online Reporting Portal. Campus Security or (1800 793 457) sydney.edu.au/students/ or email safer-communities. Student Affairs Unit. sexual-assault/report-to-the- [email protected] university.html

A Student Liaison Officer will arrange a face to face/phone meeting if requested, to discuss and offer appropriate support and referrals.

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Frontline responding to disclosures of sexual assault or harassment

Recognise Respond Refer Signs of distress with compassion to appropriate support services

Identify physical and Do: If a person is not in emotional indicators • Listen without interrupting immediate danger, contact of distress. • Respect the words they the RA on duty on use to reference the 0411 961 746. Determine if the person is incident Make the person aware in immediate danger and • Encourage them to of University and if unsafe, call emergency seek support and allow community support services services on 000 (triple zero) them to make their own available, including and RPA Sexual Assault choices the University of Sydney Service on 02 9515 9040 or • Validate their experience Student Liaison Officers on after hours on 02 9515 611. by acknowledging their 1800 SYD HLP. distress • Explain how you can help

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Sexual assault support services

If you have been sexually assaulted, know that it is not your fault and that support is available. This could mean going to a space that feels safe for you, seeking medical attention and accessing ongoing professional support. You may also consider reporting an incident of sexual violence to the University or Police, either in person or online (both options detailed below). This resource provides information to help you access immediate support both on and off campus.

Counselling, medical attention and support services

Receiving medical attention can often be important, even if it has been a while since the assault. You may choose which services, if any, you might choose to use.

University Counselling and Psychological University Health Services (UHS) Services (CAPS) Provides medical services (not including forensic Provides free one-on-one counselling if you have exams) in a caring, safe and confidential space. survived sexual assault and helps you connect with Level 3, Wentworth Building, Butlin Avenue, relevant support options. University of Sydney Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building, City Road, Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm University of Sydney T: (02) 9351 3484 Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:00pm W: sydney.edu.au/health-services/services T: (02) 8627 8433 University Student Liaison Officers T: 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457), option 2, then option 2 again, to book an appointment with CAPS. Provides one-on-one support in the form of case management and advocacy for those who have RPA Sexual Assault Service (24-Hour Service) experienced sexual assault/harassment. Counselling and medical service to women and men Level 5, Jane Foss Building, City Road, aged 14+ who have been sexually assaulted. Limited University of Sydney services for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm are available. T: (02) 8627 6808 Ground floor, KGV Building, Royal Prince Alfred E: [email protected] Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown, 2050 T: (02) 9515 9040 After-hours: (02) 9515 6111

Additional contacts

Emergency Services 1800 RESPECT 24/7 service to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance 24/7 counselling and support services for individuals services in life threatening situations. who have experienced or are at risk of domestic T: 000 violence and/or sexual assault. T: 1800 737 732 W: 1800respect.org.au

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Assistance with reporting

St John’s College does not require you to report an assault if you do not wish to, and will help you access services as needed. It is you choice if you wish to report an assault to the College, the Police and/or the University, or none of these.

New South Wales Police E: [email protected] W: police.nsw.gov.au Whether the assault took place on or off campus, you can make a report to your local Police Station. Emergency Department Reporting does not guarantee court proceedings will The forensic evidence of an assault will dissipate occur. The New South Wales Police Force provides over time. It is best to attend a hospital or medical two ways for survivors to report a sexual assault. centre as soon as possible after an assault to collect 1. The first option is to contact your nearest Police evidence and test for STIs. In NSW, evidence can be Station and make a formal complaint. A Police collected ‘just in case’, without needing to decide at Officer will obtain a version of the offence in that time whether you want to continue to make a the form of a statement and arrange medical/ police report or not. counselling support. This may lead to a criminal University of Sydney Campus Security investigation. If an assault has taken place on a University of 2. The second option, if you decide not to formally Sydney campus, Campus Security are able to take report, is to complete the Sexual Assault Reporting a report and provide advice on the best course of Options (SARO) questionnaire. You can choose action. to provide your details or report anonymously. It is important to note that with the second option T: 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457), option 1 you are not making a formal complaint to police to T: (02) 9351 3333 (Emergencies) initiate a criminal investigation. University of Sydney Student Affairs Unit The SARO questionnaire is available at If the assault was committed by a University staff sydney.edu.au/students/sexual-assault/report-to- member or student, and it occurred on or, in certain the-university.html circumstances, off campus, the case can be brought Completed questionnaires can be sent via post or to the University Student Affairs Unit, where trained email: staff will work with you on support, reporting and investigation. Sexual Assault Reporting Options Sex Crime Squad T: 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457), option 2, then State Crime Command option 1 New South Wales Police Force W: sydney.edu.au/student_affairs Locked Bag 5102, Parramatta NSW 2124

Additional contacts

NSW Rape Crisis Lifeline 24/7 telephone and online counselling support for Provides individuals experiencing a personal crisis anyone who has experienced or is at risk of sexual with access to online, phone and face-toface crisis assault, domestic or family violence and their support and suicide prevention services. non-offending supporters. T: 13 11 14 (24/7 phone crisis support) T: 1800 424 017 W: lifeline.org.au W: nswrapecrisis.com.au

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7.4 LOCAL HEALTH (c) Pharmacies

RESOURCES Carillon Pharmacy 100 Carillon Avenue, Newtown corner of Carillon (a) Hospital Emergency Department Avenue and Missenden Road Ph: 02 9519 4247 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Emergency Opening Hours: Department Monday–Friday: 9.00am–5:00pm Missenden Road, Camperdown Ph. 02 9515 6111 RPA Pharmacy Level 5, 65 Missenden Road, Camperdown (b) Local medical practices Ph: 02 9515 6111 Opening Hours: University Health Service Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Level 3, Wentworth Building, corner of City Road and Butlin Ave Union Pharmacy Ph: 02 9351 3484 Level 3, Wentworth Building Opening Hours: Ph: 02 9660 3338 Monday–Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm There are several pharmacies in Broadway Shopping Last appointments: 4:45pm Centre and located on King Street, Newtown.

Broadway General Practice (d) Dentists Level 1, Broadway Shopping Centre corner of Bay Street and Broadway Campus Dental Ph: 02 8245 1500 Level 3 Wentworth Building Opening Hours: Ph: 02 9692 8900 Monday–Friday (except Thu): 8:30am–7:00pm Thursday 8.30am–9.00pm Dental Connect Saturday: 9:00am–6:00pm Broadway Shopping Centre Sunday: 10:00am–6:00pm 20A/1 Bay Street, Broadway Ph: 02 9211 2388 Glebe Medical Centre 53 Glebe Point Road, Glebe Total Dental Ph: 02 8070 6888 57 King Street, Newtown Opening Hours: Ph: 02 9557 9299 Monday-Friday: 7:30am-7:00pm Saturday to Sunday: 9:00am-1:00pm (e) Pregnancy counselling and support Montrose Medical Practice 20 Glebe Point Road, Glebe CatholicCare Ph: 02 9660 6788 Level 3, 2 Meredith Street, Bankstown Opening Hours: Ph: 1800 063 510 Monday to Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm www.catholiccare.org Saturday to Sunday: 8:00am-1:00pm Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 9.00am–5:00pm

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Valedictorians 20 November 2020

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SJC STUDENT CODE OF 5. Application of this Code 5.1 Students are obliged to observe this Code CONDUCT in relation to their conduct both within the precincts of the College and elsewhere, PART 1 - PRELIMINARY including on social networking and other internet sites. In addition, University of Sydney 1. How made policies may also apply to the conduct of students within the College precincts and 1.1 This Regulation is made by the Rector under elsewhere. the St John’s College Act 2018 and the St John’s College By-law. 5.2 This Code also applies to all persons resident in the College who are not students including 2. Citation senior members and tutors. 2.1 This Regulation may be cited as the SJC Student Code of Conduct. PART 2 – MISSION, VISION AND 3. Commencement CULTURE

3.1 This Regulation has effect from 17 October 6. Mission and Vision 2016. 6.1 Mission: St John’s College is a Catholic 4. Interpretation university college which enables young 4.1 In this Regulation – men and women to immerse themselves in university life through: expel means deprive a person permanently of his or her membership of the College. • a welcoming residential environment for students from different backgrounds; rusticate means withdraw the right of access to the College’s land, buildings and facilities • an experience of community living with for a specified period or until the fulfilment of social, sporting, religious and cultural specified conditions. opportunities; student includes: • assistance to foster academic achievement; (a) a person who has been admitted as either • an opportunity to engage with the Catholic a resident student of the College or an faith and its intellectual tradition; affiliate student of the College, for the • supportive pastoral care; duration of such admission; and • formation in leadership through service to (b) any other person resident in the College. others. suspend means withdraw the right of access 6.2 Vision: Students will leave the College: to the College’s land, buildings and facilities • ready to embrace life’s challenges, as an interim measure pending further investigation. • having made life-long friends, Vice-Rector includes Director, Student Life. • as committed and engaged St John’s alumni, and • wanting to contribute to the Catholic and broader communities.

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7. Culture and values • ensure that they do not impede other students or College staff from carrying out 7.1 St John’s culture is committed to: their academic work or using the resources • participation of all St John’s students in the of the College; communal life of the College; • respect the residents, buildings and artefacts • high academic standards, critical and open of other colleges and observe their local rules inquiry, intellectual rigour; when present on their property. • the compatibility of intellectual inquiry with 9. Examples of breaches the Christian Gospel; 9.1 Conduct which may breach the Code would • high standards of ethical behaviour and include: social responsibility; • spreading innuendo, gossip, or rumour; • service to those less advantaged; • excessive or repeated disruption to the study • respect, honesty and charity. conditions of others; 7.2 St John’s welcomes diversity amongst • lying to, or attempting to mislead or deceive, its students and staff, recognising that College officers; contributions to the College’s Mission can • use of information technology contrary to be made by individuals from a wide range of regulations; backgrounds and experiences. • use of cameras, including phone cameras, in 7.3 We strive to ensure that all members of the ways that violate the privacy of others; College community are recognised and respected as valued friends, companions and • displaying or forwarding pornography; partners in our joint endeavours. • publication (including electronically) of racist PART 3 – CONDUCT GENERALLY material; • public nudity, whether within or outside the 8. Ethical conduct College grounds; 8.1 All students must: • damage to property or theft; • treat all other students, College staff, • engaging in inappropriate external and visitors with respect, courtesy and employment or activities; consideration; • possession, consumption or supply of illicit • act honestly and ethically in their dealings drugs. with other students, College staff and visitors; PART 4 – HARASSMENT AND • maintain a cooperative and collaborative UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION approach to interpersonal relationships; 10. Harassment and unlawful discrimination • respect the privacy of other students, 10.1 Students, College staff and visitors have a College staff and visitors; right to study and work in an environment • respond truthfully to College officers in a that is free from harassment and unlawful disciplinary matter; discrimination, and to be treated with • treat the College’s buildings, artefacts and dignity and respect, regardless of their other property with due respect; background, beliefs or culture. • refrain from conduct which adversely affects the good reputation of the College;

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10.2 Students have a responsibility to ensure 11.3 A person’s intentions or motives are that they do not engage in or encourage relevant but not determinative in deciding harassment or unlawful discrimination. whether their behaviour amounts to The College does not tolerate any form harassment. The perception of the of harassment, vilification or victimisation. recipient and the extent to which that Such behaviour is likely to amount to perception is in all the circumstances serious misconduct for disciplinary reasonable are also relevant. Just because purposes. certain behaviour may be acceptable to the alleged harasser or a third person does 10.3 The College maintains a Zero Tolerance not mean it is not harassment. Policy towards any form of harassment, intimidation or victimisation (including but 11.4 Being under the influence of alcohol or not limited to any form of initiation ritual) otherwise intoxicated is not an excuse for directed towards another student or any harassment. other person at the College. Students 11.5 Acts of harassment may be unlawful under taking an active or even passive role in any federal or State laws. Harassment on such activity can expect to be expelled or grounds of sex, race, religion, disability, to suffer rustication for a substantial period. sexual orientation or age may amount to 11. Definitions relevant to harassment unlawful discrimination. 11.1 A person harasses another person 11.6 Vigorous academic debate will not amount where he or she engages in unwanted to harassment when it is conducted and unwarranted conduct which has the respectfully and without violating the purpose or effect of: dignity of others or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive (a) violating that other person’s dignity, or environment for them. (b) creating an intimidating, hostile, 11.7 Reasonable and proper management degrading or humiliating environment instructions administered in a fair and for that other person. proper way, or reasonable and proper The recipient does not need to have review of a student’s work explicitly stated that the behaviour was and/or performance will not constitute unwanted. harassment. 11.2 Harassment may involve repeated forms 11.8 Stalking is a form of harassment and of unwanted and unwarranted behaviour, may be characterised as repeated and but a single incident can amount to unwanted behaviour which could involve, harassment. for example: • following, contacting, or attempting to contact a person; • watching or spying on a person; • monitoring a person’s communications; • publishing material relating to a person.

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11.9 Victimisation occurs where a person 13.3 The following actions could constitute is subjected to detrimental treatment bullying in breach of this Code: because he or she has, in good faith, • use of offensive nicknames; made an allegation of harassment, or assisted another person in making • threatening language; such an allegation, or participated in an • attempting to isolate a person; investigation. Victimisation may result • spreading rumours or innuendo about a in a disciplinary process regardless of person; the outcome of the original complaint of harassment. • physical assault; 12. Examples of harassment • taking or destroying a person’s property; 12.1 The following conduct could constitute harassment in breach of this Code: • room flipping.

• racist language or behaviour; PART 5 – SEXUAL MISCONDUCT • insulting, abusive or patronising AND HARASSMENT behaviour or comments; • publication (including electronically) of 14. Sexual misconduct and harassment material which is disparaging, sexually prohibited explicit, misleading or false; 14.1 Students have a responsibility to ensure • humiliating, intimidating or demeaning that they do not engage in or encourage criticism; sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. • isolation or exclusion from normal work 14.2 Conduct which contravenes the SJC or study places, conversations, or social Student Sexual Misconduct and Sexual events; Harassment Policy will constitute a breach of this Code. • open hostility; 15. Sexual misconduct • verbal or physical threats; 15.1 A student who engages in sexual • unwanted physical contact or assault. misconduct will be expelled or have their 13. Bullying residence terminated. 13.1 Bullying is a form of harassment which is 15.2 Sexual misconduct occurs when a likely to amount to serious misconduct person is forced, coerced, tricked or for disciplinary purposes and result in intimidated into sexual acts against their expulsion or termination of residence. will or without their consent, including when they have withdrawn their consent. It 13.2 Bullying occurs when a person is also includes any attempt to force, coerce, subjected to behaviour which: trick or intimidate a person into sexual acts (a) is aggressive, intimidating or against their will or without their consent. humiliating; and 16. Sexual harassment (b) involves a misuse of a real or perceived 16.1 Sexual harassment is likely to amount power imbalance, which may arise to serious misconduct for disciplinary for example from seniority, position, purposes and result in expulsion or popularity, physical superiority or termination of residence. access to embarrassing information.

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16.2 A person sexually harasses another PART 6 – HAZING person (the person harassed) if: 17. Hazing prohibited (a) the person makes an unwelcome sexual advance, or an unwelcome 17.1 The College has a Zero Tolerance Policy to request for sexual favours, to the any form of hazing. person harassed; or 17.2 A student taking any role, whether active (b) the person engages in other or passive, in any such activity can expect unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature to be expelled or to suffer rustication for a in relation to the person harassed; substantial period. in circumstances in which a reasonable 17.3 Where an activity amounts to hazing, a person, having regard to all the person’s consent to the activity is not a circumstances, would have anticipated the defence to disciplinary action. possibility that the other person would be 18. Definition offended, humiliated or intimidated. 18.1 Hazing may include: Conduct of a sexual nature includes making a statement of a sexual nature to • any initiation practice or ritual; a person, or in the presence of a person, • any practice which humiliates or whether the statement is made orally or in subordinates individuals or groups writing. within the student community; 16.3 The following actions could constitute • conduct which wilfully or recklessly sexual harassment in breach of this Code: endangers the physical, mental or • unwelcome touching, hugging, emotional health of any student or other cornering or kissing; person. • sexually suggestive comments or jokes 18.2 Hazing may include activities perceived that make a person feel offended; to be fun and rewarding, embarrassing, physically or emotionally demanding, • inappropriate physical contact; socially deviant, degrading, painful or • intrusive questions about a person’s brutal. private life or physical appearance that make them feel offended; PART 7 – SOCIAL MEDIA • requests or pressure for sex; 19. Social media • inappropriate staring or leering that 19.1 Social media provide the ability for makes a person feel intimidated; individuals to communicate statements to • sexual gestures or indecent exposure; large numbers of people, indeed potentially to anyone with access to the internet, in • repeated or inappropriate invitations to a way which was formerly available only go out on dates; through the very controlled environments • inappropriate commentary, images or of broadcast or print media. This carries film of a person distributed on social many opportunities for good, but also media; risks. • repeated or inappropriate advances on email, social networking sites or internet chat rooms.

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19.2 When posting on social media it is sensible 20.2 A person against whom an allegation of to assume that your post might be seen harassment has been made may seek by anyone in the world, as indeed it might. assistance from a Support Adviser. “Privacy” settings cannot be relied upon 20.3 A Support Adviser will not be involved in to restrict the potential audience for your any disciplinary aspect of a situation in post. which they have given advice. 19.3 Students should be aware that it is 20.4 If agreed to by both parties a Support standard practice for employers to conduct Adviser may attempt to resolve issues by internet searches, including social media informal consultation or conciliation. searches, on applicants for employment. The same can, of course, be done by 20.5 Discussions with a Support Adviser, anyone with whom you may be in contact whether in the context of advising or for any purpose. There are many recent conciliation, are confidential. In exceptional examples of people who have damaged circumstances an Adviser may form a view their reputation by their own actions on that the College’s duty of care requires social media. that information should be disclosed to a relevant authority. In such a case the 19.4 To the extent that you identify yourself Adviser would inform the individual being or are otherwise known as a student advised, or the parties to a conciliation, of St John’s College, the College has a accordingly. legitimate interest in your use of social media. Disparaging the College or using 20.6 A person who wishes to make a formal social media in a way which harms the complaint of harassment should do so by College’s reputation may constitute a communication to the Rector or breach of this Code of Conduct. Vice-Rector. A Support Adviser will be able to assist with this if required. 19.5 Use of social media in a way which breaches this Code, the General 21. Breach of Code Regulation or other College rules or 21.1 Conduct which may amount to a breach policies may be the subject of disciplinary of this Code may be investigated by the action. College whether or not any person has made a complaint about the conduct, and PART 8 - PROCEDURE may be the subject of a determination, after investigation, as to whether a student 20. Harassment procedure has engaged in misconduct. 20.1 Any member of the College community 21.2 Intentional misuse of this Code, such as who is concerned about harassment by knowingly making a false allegation, may contact one of the College’s trained may constitute misconduct and result in Support Advisers, who are available disciplinary action. to discuss all aspects of a situation. If you believe you have been harassed 21.3 Subject to clause 21.4, the procedures for they are able to explain the options, investigations and disciplinary proceedings including attempting to resolve the are set out in the General Regulation. problem informally or making a complaint, 21.4 Conduct which may contravene the SJC and can refer you to external support Student Sexual Misconduct and Sexual services. A Support Adviser does not Harassment Policy will be dealt with in provide counselling but can refer you to a accordance with the procedures in that counsellor or psychologist if required. Policy.

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THE GENERAL 4. Interpretation REGULATION 4.1 In this Regulation – College Officer includes Vice-Rector, Director Student Life, Dean and any Resident Tutor. PART 1 - PRELIMINARY Dean includes Academic Dean or Associate 1. How made Dean (Academic). 1.1 This Regulation is made by the Rector under excluded person means a person who has the Saint John’s College Act 2018 and the been prohibited from entering the College’s Saint John’s College By-law. land and buildings, for the duration of such prohibition. 2. Citation and commencement expel means deprive a person permanently of 2.1 This Regulation may be cited as the General his or her student membership of the College. Regulation. Guest means, in relation to a resident, a 2.2 This Regulation has effect, as amended from person invited or permitted to enter the time to time, from 17 October 2016. College’s buildings or grounds by the resident. 3. Parts investigator means a person conducting an 3.1 This Regulation has the following parts: investigation under clause 26. 1 – Preliminary non-resident means a person who is not 2 – Authority and directions a resident as defined in this Regulation and 3 – University enrolment includes previous residents. 4 – Re-admission 5 – Academic exclusion normal requirements for academic results 6 – Health matters means the requirements published annually in 7 – Fire safety the Student Handbook. 8 – Good order of the House RA means a Resident Assistant and includes a 9 – Common areas Sub-Dean. 10 – Bedrooms resident includes: 11 – Absence from College 12 – Alcohol (a) a student as defined in this Regulation 13 – The Student Club (including an affiliate student); and 14 – Intellectual property (b) any other person resident in the College. 15 – Code of Conduct 16 – Disciplinary procedures Resident Tutor means a person appointed as 17 – Serious misconduct such by the Rector and includes an Associate 18 – Notification Dean in residence. 19 – Damage to property rusticate means withdraw the right of access 20 – Guests to the College’s land, buildings and facilities 21 – Non-residents for a specified period or until the fulfilment of specified conditions.

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student means a person who has been 6.2 The Librarian and library staff may give a admitted as either a resident student of the direction to any person within the precincts College or an affiliate student of the College, of the Library for the purpose of requiring for the duration of such admission. compliance with the Library Rules. Student Contract means the contract 6.3 An authorised direction must be complied between a student and the College which with. Failure to comply with an authorised creates their student membership. direction is a serious matter which may result in disciplinary consequences. student membership means the status held by a student in relation to the College. PART 3 – UNIVERSITY ENROLMENT suspend means withdraw the right of access to the College’s land, buildings and facilities as 7. Enrolment an interim measure during an investigation. 7.1 Students are admitted on the basis that they University means the University of Sydney will continue to be enrolled as a full-time and, in relation to a student, includes any student in the particular degree course which other university at which the student may be they have notified to the College. For this enrolled. purpose, in most degree courses, full-time means that in each semester a student will Vice-Rector includes Director, Student Life. be enrolled in units of study worth 24 credit PART 2 – AUTHORITY AND points. DIRECTIONS 7.2 Where there are special circumstances the College may grant permission to enrol in 18 5. Authority of the Rector and delegated authority credit points only. Such permission must be sought in advance from the Dean and will 5.1 Under the Saint John’s College Act 2018 the be subject to approval by the Rector. An Rector has general powers to manage the unauthorised reduction of enrolment below affairs of the College, to act as steward of full-time status may result in termination of the College, and to control and supervise the student membership. students. These powers extend to all persons within the precincts of the College, and 7.3 A request to transfer to another degree include power to give directions and enforce course within the University must be notified compliance with directions given. in advance to the Dean and will be subject to approval by the Rector. An unauthorised 5.2 A College Officer and, when on duty, an change of degree course may result in RA has delegated authority to exercise the termination of student membership. Rector’s powers of control and supervision as determined by the Rector from time to 7.4 Students seeking to change their units of study time, and as may be required in particular within their existing degree course must notify circumstances. the Dean in advance. 6. Directions 8. Access to enrolment information and results 6.1 A College Officer and, when on duty, an RA 8.1 It is a condition of student membership may give a direction to any person within the that a student authorises the University to precincts of the College, including (without make information about their enrolment and limitation) a direction to cease making noise, academic results available to the College, to vacate a common area, to require a non- and authorises the College to request such resident to leave the College premises, information from the University. or to refrain from any behaviour which may be regarded as unreasonable in the circumstances.

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PART 4 – RE-ADMISSION 11.2 The Rector is entitled to form an opinion as to whether the applicant’s values, as 9. Application for re-admission evidenced by his or her behaviour, are consistent with the character of St John’s 9.1 An offer of a place in College is made for a as a Catholic university college, and may defined period Contract( Period), usually one take such opinion into account on a academic year. Re-admission to the College re-admission application. for a subsequent year or other period is not automatic. 11.3 An applicant’s conduct may be considered not to warrant re-admission whether or not 9.2 A student seeking re-admission must apply any warning or other admonishment has by the due date, which is 31 October for re- been issued. admission in semester 1 of the following year, or 30 April in a case where the Contract Period 11.4 An applicant who is in arrears of College expires at the end of semester 1. fees may be refused re-admission for that reason. 10. Decision on re-admission 10.1 A decision whether to grant re-admission PART 5 – ACADEMIC EXCLUSION is at the discretion of the Rector. Re-admission may be granted subject to 12. Exclusion on academic grounds conditions. 12.1 A student who fails to meet the College’s 11. Relevant considerations normal requirements for academic results in a semester may be excluded from 11.1 In deciding on a re-admission application continued student membership. the Rector may take into account any relevant matter but will give particular PART 6 – HEALTH MATTERS consideration to the following: (a) the applicant’s academic work as 13. Disclosure of health information evidenced both by results in units 13.1 The College’s policy is to protect a of study and progression in a timely student’s privacy in relation to information manner through the degree course about their health. Nevertheless, approved by the College, having circumstances may arise where, in the regard to the normal requirements for College’s judgment, the best interests academic results; of the student require disclosure of (b) whether the applicant’s conduct both information about their health to a parent in the College and generally has been or guardian. consistent with the SJC Student Code 13.2 It is a condition of student membership of Conduct, this Regulation and other that a student authorises the College to rules and policies; contact their parent(s) or guardian(s) in (c) the applicant’s record of payment of the event of a medical emergency, or if College fees; and they are hospitalised or diagnosed with a serious medical condition including a (d) the applicant’s attendance at official mental health condition. College occasions including weekly formal dinners and special dinners.

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14. Exclusion for health reasons 16.2 A resident committing such an offence will be charged a Safety Fine of $500 14.1 Where in the College’s reasonable and will also be held responsible for all judgment a person is unfit on health consequential expenses which may include grounds to continue as a student member equipment replacement or repairs and the of the College, the College may terminate charges of contractors engaged to rectify the person’s student membership. equipment. 14.2 Unfit on health grounds to continue 16.3 Where fire equipment has been tampered as a student member means that, on with but the offender cannot be identified account of the person’s physical, mental, after due inquiry, the Student Club will be psychological or emotional condition, the held responsible for the Safety Fine and all person lacks either or both of: consequential expenses. (a) the ability to meet the reasonable 17. False alarms academic requirements of their degree course, or 17.1 Rooms in College are fitted with sensitive smoke or thermal detectors, which are (b) the ability to meet the reasonable linked via the College system directly to social and behavioural requirements the Fire Brigade. If a smoke detector is of a student member without their activated, fire alarms will sound and the condition having an unacceptably Fire Brigade will come to the College. A deleterious impact upon the health, charge (currently about $1,760) is levied safety or welfare of the person or of by the Fire Brigade for activation of an other students or staff. alarm in the absence of a fire. A resident PART 7 – FIRE SAFETY who causes a fire alarm activation by a prohibited activity will be charged a Safety 15. Prohibitions Fine of $500 and may also be required to reimburse the College for charges 15.1 Any activity in College buildings involving a levied by the Fire Brigade or its authorised naked flame (such as smoking or lighting contractors, at the discretion of the Rector candles or incense) is strictly prohibited, or Vice-Rector. except for authorised activities in the Chapel or College kitchen. PART 8 – GOOD ORDER OF THE 15.2 The only form of heater permitted in HOUSE student rooms, other than heaters provided by the College, is an oil-filled 18. Bounds column heater. The use of heaters with 18.1 Residents may not enter areas of the exposed elements is strictly prohibited. College buildings which are out of bounds, 16. Unauthorised use or tampering including all roof spaces and the upper levels of the Freehill Tower. Climbing on 16.1 Any instance of unauthorised use of buildings, including roofs, walls, ladders fire-fighting equipment such as hoses or and scaffolding is prohibited. extinguishers, tampering with a smoke or thermal detector (such as by covering it), 19. CCTV or disconnecting automatic door closers, 19.1 Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras is an extremely serious offence which are installed at various points across the may lead to expulsion as well as civil College. This equipment is essential for consequences. security purposes.

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19.2 Any interference with the regular operation 21. Smoking of CCTV equipment is a serious offence. A 21.1 Smoking is prohibited in all parts of the resident committing such an offence will be College buildings and grounds. charged a Safety Fine of $500 and will also be held responsible for all consequential 22. Playing fields expenses which may include equipment 22.1 The College permits its playing fields to replacement or repairs and the charges of be booked by external parties. St John’s contractors engaged to rectify equipment. residents may not use the playing fields, 19.3 Where CCTV equipment has been whether in teams or individually, whilst they tampered with but the offender cannot are in use by a permitted external party. be identified after due inquiry, the Student 22.2 A field may not be used if it has been Club will be held responsible for the Safety declared closed, which may happen due Fine and all consequential expenses. to maintenance requirements or weather 20. Noise conditions. 20.1 One of the College’s essential purposes 22.3 Driving a vehicle on a playing field, or is to provide an environment which is otherwise undertaking activities likely to conducive to study. It follows that every cause unusual damage, will be treated as resident has a right to undisturbed study a serious offence. conditions. Undue noise is inimical to the 23. Parking College’s purpose and is unfair to other 23.1 No person, whether resident or visitor, may residents. In this context “undue” includes: park any vehicle anywhere on the College • Noise emanating at any time from grounds unless authorised to park in that audio equipment, computers, radios, location, and the conditions of any such television or musical instruments which authorisation must be observed. may cause a disturbance to fellow 23.2 The College may apply penalties for residents, members of staff or members unauthorised parking. Repeated failure of the general public. to observe parking regulations may be • Yelling in common areas at any time, treated as misconduct. especially in the Quadrangle (which 23.3 The College reserves the right to greatly amplifies noise). wheel-clamp or tow away a vehicle parked • Noise (including raised voices) after contrary to regulations. 10:30pm which is audible in any common area or any other resident’s PART 9 – COMMON AREAS room. Noise is to cease inside the College at 10:30pm each evening. 24. Common areas (This does not mean that residents 24.1 The College retains complete discretion may create excessive noise prior to over the use of all common areas at all 10:30pm.) times. 20.2 Where an approved Student Club function 24.2 The rules for use of any room, common or private party is held, the conditions of room, corridor, or other space whether approval with respect to noise must be enclosed or external, must be observed. strictly observed. 24.3 Any extra cleaning required due to the use of any room or space will be billed to the particular student responsible or the Student Club.

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25. Artworks and furniture 29.2 Occupancy. A student may not permit any other person to occupy or reside in their 25.1 It is not permitted to touch any painting, allocated room. picture, sculpture or other artwork displayed in the College. 29.3 Access. College staff may have access to any room for reasons of security, cleaning 25.2 The removal of furniture or furnishings from or maintenance or any other lawful any public room or common area without purpose connected with the management authorisation is prohibited. of the College. 26. Particular rooms 29.4 Cleaning. Any extra cleaning required due 26.1 The Senior Common Room and the to the state of a student’s bedroom will be Vaughan Room are not available for billed to the occupant. general student use. 29.5 Furniture. The removal of furniture or 26.2 The Music Room Rules must be observed. furnishings from any bedroom without 27. Nagle Library authorisation is prohibited. 27.1 The Library Rules must be observed. 29.6 Damage. Any damage to a room, or damage to or loss of furniture or 28. Private parties appointments, which is identified after 28.1 Private parties (defined to mean any social a room is vacated will be billed to the event attended by more than five persons) occupant. If personal belongings or may not be held without permission. This rubbish is left in the room an extra cleaning applies to spontaneous gatherings just fee will be charged. as much as to planned events, and to gatherings in students’ rooms as well as in PART 11 – ABSENCE FROM any common area. COLLEGE 28.2 Permission to hold a private party should 30. College to be notified be sought from the Vice-Rector well in advance, and a risk management analysis 30.1 A student, other than an affiliate student, may be required. All conditions of approval intending to be absent from College must be strictly observed. Students will be for more than one night must notify the personally responsible for cleaning after College through Student Services prior to their function or party. the period of absence. 28.3 A private function or party will not be PART 12 - ALCOHOL approved if it would coincide with a scheduled Mass or Chapel service or is 31. Alcohol at student events proposed to take place during Holy Week. 31.1 Alcoholic drinks may only be supplied PART 10 - BEDROOMS at student events under a liquor licence issued in accordance with the Liquor Act 29. Students’ bedrooms 2007 (NSW). 29.1 Allocation. Rooms are allocated to 31.2 The supply of alcoholic drinks at a student students by the College. The Rector has event is subject to the prior approval of the authority to change a student’s room Rector or Vice-Rector as to the type and allocation at any time on reasonable notice. quantity of drinks which may be supplied.

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32. Responsible service of alcohol (RSA) PART 13 – THE STUDENT CLUB 32.1 In all circumstances alcohol may only be 35. House Committee election supplied or consumed within the precincts of the College in accordance with the 35.1 The Rector’s prior approval is required rules and strategies of the RSA program for the holding of an election for the administered by Liquor & Gaming NSW. committee of the Student Club, which may be granted subject to conditions as to 32.2 The College is a member of the University timing and the procedure to be followed. of Sydney Liquor Accord established under the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW). All events held 35.2 The Rector shall appoint a Returning at the College must comply with the Liquor Officer to conduct the election, who shall Accord Principles and Guidelines. not be a member of the Student Club. 33. Alcohol in the Hall 36. Budget 33.1 Students may not take alcoholic drinks into 36.1 As soon as practicable after election, the the Hall. Alcohol may only be consumed in House Committee shall present a budget the Hall when it is provided as part of the for proposed expenditure to the Rector for dinner service. Students are not to enter approval. the Hall if they are intoxicated. 36.2 Student Club funds may only be expended 34. Alcohol generally in accordance with the approved budget. 34.1 Alcohol should only be consumed in 37. Funds not to be expended on alcohol moderation. Binge drinking is dangerous 37.1 Student Club funds may not be expended and inconsistent with College policies. on the purchase of alcohol. 34.2 The consumption of alcohol must always 38. Social events be a matter of personal choice. To apply pressure to another person to encourage 38.1 Student Club social events and activities them to drink is completely unacceptable. require the approval of the Vice-Rector. Application for approval must be made 34.3 Intoxication is never an excuse for well in advance and a risk management antisocial behaviour. Students will be held analysis will be required. An event or responsible for their actions regardless of activity will not be approved if it would their blood alcohol content at the time. coincide with a scheduled Mass or Chapel 34.4 Beer bongs and other paraphernalia service or is proposed to take place during associated with binge drinking are Holy Week. prohibited on College property. Such 38.2 All conditions of approval, including as items, even if they are not being used at to date, times, number and identity of the time, will be confiscated. invitees, service of alcohol, noise and 34.5 Alcohol abuse may be a cause for clean-up must be strictly observed. disciplinary action. PART 14 – INTELLECTUAL 34.6 Students are required to observe the College’s Alcohol Policy. PROPERTY

39. College arms, logos and brand 39.1 The College’s coat of arms, crest, logos and branding are intellectual property of the College and may not be used by any other person or body without express authorisation.

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39.2 The College may permit the Student Club 43. Warnings to use designs incorporating specified 43.1 Conduct which disrupts the peace and elements of the arms and branding upon good order of the House, or which is conditions. Approval for particular uses (for contrary to any College rule, policy or example, on social media) must be sought. code, may be the subject of a Warning. A 39.3 Students wishing to use any element of Warning may be issued by the Rector or the College’s branding must apply to the Vice-Rector. Director, People & Culture. 43.2 A Warning puts the recipient on notice that PART 15 – CODE OF CONDUCT any further breach of acceptable conduct standards is likely to result in disciplinary action, which may include rustication or 40. SJC Student Code of Conduct expulsion. 40.1 Students are required to comply with the The issue of a Warning will be taken into SJC Student Code of Conduct. 43.3 account on any re-admission application 40.2 The SJC Student Code of Conduct applies by the recipient. to the conduct of students outside as well as within the precincts of the College. 44. Investigations 44.1 Where it appears that an instance of 41. Zero Tolerance Policy misconduct may have occurred within the 41.1 The College has a Zero Tolerance College or involving a resident, the Rector Policy towards any form of harassment, or Vice-Rector may cause an investigation intimidation or victimisation (including but to be conducted into the facts and not limited to any form of initiation ritual) circumstances. directed towards another resident or any An investigation may be conducted by other person at the College. A student 44.2 the Rector or Vice-Rector or such other taking an active or even passive role in any properly qualified person as may be such activity can expect to be expelled or appointed by the Rector for that purpose. to be rusticated for a substantial period. 44.3 An investigator may make all such inquiries PART 16 – DISCIPLINARY as may be conducive to gathering relevant PROCEDURES evidence for the purpose of establishing the facts and circumstances, including 42. Communications with College authorities interviewing any resident. 42.1 As an institution which provides an 44.4 Residents are under an obligation to environment of pastoral care for its co-operate with an investigation including residents, the College requires residents to attending an interview if required. be honest and truthful in their dealings with 45. Suspension the College management. 45.1 The Rector may suspend a resident while 42.2 Any instance of deliberate falsehood an investigation is being conducted – or attempt to mislead or deceive in communications with College officers (a) for the purpose of avoiding possible will be treated as a serious breach of harm to any person; or the standard of behaviour expected of (b) to protect the integrity of the residents by the College. investigation.

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45.2 A person who has been suspended is not 47.2 Written notification of the imposition of permitted to enter the College buildings or a penalty will be given to the resident grounds except with the written permission concerned. of the Rector. PART 17 – SERIOUS MISCONDUCT 46. Disciplinary proceedings 46.1 The Rector or Vice-Rector may hear and 48. Serious misconduct determine an allegation of misconduct 48.1 A breach of this General Regulation, against a resident. the SJC Student Code of Conduct, or 46.2 Before proceeding to a hearing the Rector other rules or policies may, depending or Vice-Rector, as the case may be, shall on the circumstances, amount to serious ensure that reasonable steps have been misconduct. It is not possible to give an taken to inform the resident of particulars exhaustive list of matters which may, in of the allegation either orally or in writing. themselves or in particular circumstances, amount to serious misconduct. 46.3 The resident shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity: to respond to the allegation; 48.2 Any incident involving the possession or to adduce evidence; to make submissions consumption of illegal drugs, whether as to the findings which should be made; on College grounds or elsewhere, or the and to make submissions as to penalty if harassment of another resident, will be misconduct is found. treated as serious misconduct which would normally warrant expulsion. 46.4 A resident attending a disciplinary hearing may be accompanied by a support person. 48.3 Tampering with fire alarms or detectors or fire-fighting equipment is likely to amount 46.5 Disciplinary action may be taken and to serious misconduct. a penalty imposed whether or not the resident has previously received a Warning. 49. Rustication or expulsion 47. Penalties 49.1 The Rector has full authority to rusticate or expel a student for serious misconduct. 47.1 One or more of the following penalties or orders may be imposed by the Rector or 49.2 A student who has been rusticated or Vice-Rector in respect of misconduct by a expelled is not permitted to enter the resident: College buildings or grounds or to attend Student Club events except with the (a) a fine not exceeding $500; written permission of the Rector. The (b) a reprimand or a severe reprimand; College will ordinarily report unauthorised (c) a community service order; presence on College property to the Police. (d) an order that the resident not accept nomination for election to the 50. Appeal House Committee (including House 50.1 A student who has been rusticated or Executive); expelled may appeal against the decision (e) an order for compensation for damage by lodging with the Chair of Council a to property; notice stating their intention to appeal. The notice must be lodged within 14 days of (f) an order for restitution of property. receiving written notification of the penalty.

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50.2 The lodging of a notice of appeal does not 52.2 The amount of any such loss or damage stay the effects of rustication or expulsion. will be assessed by the College and may be debited to the resident’s account 50.3 An appeal will be determined by an Appeal or required to be otherwise paid at the Panel appointed ad hoc by the Chair, College’s discretion. consisting of three Council members who may include the Chair. The decision of an 52.3 Deliberate non-trivial damage to property Appeal Panel is final. by a resident or their Guest is likely to constitute serious misconduct. PART 18 – NOTIFICATION 52.4 If a non-resident (including a previous resident) causes deliberate non-trivial 51. Notification of misconduct to University damage to property, the College will 51.1 In some circumstances the College may ordinarily report the matter to the Police notify a student’s misconduct to the and ask for appropriate action to be taken. University. The College may do so if the conduct is such that a fair minded person 53. Student Club liability would regard the misconduct as sufficiently 53.1 Where any loss or damage occurs to serious to warrant expulsion or other College property which appears to be a serious disciplinary action. result of misconduct but the College is unable to identify the person or persons 51.2 It is a condition of residency that a responsible, the Rector or Vice-Rector may student authorises the College to notify require the assessed amount of the loss the University of any instance of their or damage to be paid by the Student Club conduct which a fair-minded person would and the Student Club’s account with the regard as sufficiently serious to warrant College to be debited accordingly. expulsion from the College or other serious disciplinary action. 54. College not liable 51.3 The College may notify the University after 54.1 The College excludes liability for damage a person ceases to be a student of the to or loss of any item of personal property College of the person’s conduct while they brought into the College buildings or were a student of the College. grounds.

PART 19 – DAMAGE TO PROPERTY PART 20 – GUESTS

52. Liability for loss or damage 55. Conduct of Guests 52.1 A resident is liable to make compensation 55.1 Any person who is permitted to enter the for: College buildings or grounds by a resident will be treated as a Guest of that resident. (a) any loss or damage to College A resident is responsible for the conduct property caused by the resident or of their Guest. Residents should not allow their Guest; and any non-resident into the College unless (b) any loss or damage to any person’s they are prepared to be responsible for the property within the College (whether of behaviour of that person. another College resident or of anyone else) caused by the resident or their 56. Overnight visitors Guest. 56.1 Non-residents may not stay more than one night at the College without the permission of the Rector or Vice-Rector.

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56.2 As part of good risk management 59. Excluded persons practice, the College needs to be aware 59.1 The Rector may prohibit any person from of all persons staying overnight on the entering the College’s land and buildings premises. A resident inviting a person indefinitely or for a fixed period or pending to stay overnight must ensure that the the fulfilment of specified conditions. The person’s name is noted in the Overnight College is entitled to use legal means if Guest Register which is accessible through necessary to enforce such prohibition. Student Services or the RA on duty after hours. 59.2 If an excluded person enters the College’s land or buildings contrary to a prohibition, PART 21 – NON-RESIDENTS the College will ordinarily report the matter to the Police and ask for appropriate action 57. Direction to non-resident to be taken. 57.1 The College officers, staff and RAs have authority to require any non-resident to leave the College buildings and grounds at any time. 57.2 There have occasionally been instances of previous residents seeking to use the College premises in an inappropriate way (for example by staying in students’ rooms or common areas). Current residents have an obligation not to facilitate the presence of unauthorised persons on College premises. 58. Closure 58.1 The Rector or Vice-Rector may declare that the College is closed to non-residents – (a) at specified times (for example after a certain hour of the day); or (b) for a specified period (for example during welcome or examination weeks); or (c) when required for reasons of health such as to minimise the risk of infection. During such times or periods residents may not facilitate the entry of any non- resident to the College’s buildings or grounds.

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10.1 SJC STUDENT (c) to a complaint made by an applicant which concerns College related conduct. COMPLAINTS (2) Complaint procedure may not be used to PROCEDURE dispute: (a) the outcome of an application for 1. Name and commencement admission as a student; (1) This is the St John’s College Student (b) the outcome of an application by a student Complaints Procedure. for re-admission; (2) This Procedure commences on 1 February (c) a finding of fact, the imposition of a penalty, 2019. or an order of suspension under Part 14 of the General Regulation. 2. Purpose (3) The College will decline to act on a complaint (1) The College acknowledges that complaints to the extent that it seeks to dispute a matter provide an opportunity to identify areas for of the kind set out in subclause (2). improvement, and to enhance the quality of its services and the experience of its students and 4. Interpretation staff. (1) For the purposes of this Procedure: (2) This purpose of this Procedure is to: (a) complaint includes all of the ways in (a) support the College’s commitment to which problems and concerns (however enriching the experience of College life for described) which require the involvement all its students, staff and associates; of College staff to facilitate resolution might be raised by students, by workers, by (b) set out the procedure for complaints made associates, by applicants, or by the general by or about students and complaints made public, whether orally or in writing (including by applicants; email); (c) provide how complaints may be raised and (b) general inquiries, feedback and comments how they will be assessed and resolved, (including on social media sites) will not where appropriate; and normally be considered a complaint; (d) prescribe the manner in which the College (c) if in doubt, the complainant should be will conduct investigations where required. asked to confirm whether they wish to 3. Application categorise their inquiry, feedback or (1) Subject to subclause (2), this Procedure comment as a complaint. applies: (2) In this Procedure: (a) to a complaint made by a student which applicant means an applicant for admission to concerns College related conduct; the College. (b) to a complaint made by any person about Assisted Resolution means resolution one or more students which concerns between the complainant and the respondent College related conduct; in accordance with clause 10, assisted by the College.

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associate means consultants and contractors preliminary Assessment means an to the College, tutors, members of College assessment carried out under clause 9. Council and committees, and any other Residential College means one or more of: persons appointed or engaged by the College to perform duties or functions on its behalf. • Mandelbaum House; College land means any land occupied or • Sancta Sophia College; used in connection with the College, including • St Andrew’s College; the whole or any part of any building or • St John’s College; structure on College land. • St Paul’s College; College related conduct means any conduct that is connected to the College, including • Wesley College; conduct that: • The Women’s College. • refers or relates to the College, its activities, respondent means a person whose decision or its staff, associates or students in their or conduct is the subject of a complaint. status as staff, associates or students of the College; sexual harassment means sexual harassment as defined in the SJC Student Sexual • occurs on, or in connection with, College Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Policy. land or other property owned by the College; sexual misconduct means sexual misconduct • occurs at, or in connection with, another as defined in the SJC Student Sexual Residential College; Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Policy. • occurs at or in connection with University staff or staff member means an employee of owned or affiliated student accommodation; the College, including a casual employee. • occurs using, or is facilitated by, College ICT student includes: resources or other College equipment; (a) a person who has been admitted as • occurs during, or relates to, the performance either a resident student of the College or of duties for the College; an affiliate (non-resident) student of the • occurs during, or in connection to, any College, for the duration of such admission; College related function or event (whether and sanctioned or organised by the College or (b) any other person resident in the College. not) or when representing the College in any capacity; For the purpose only of commencing a complaint under this Procedure, a person who • occurs during any event run by or affiliated is not currently a student of the College will be with the St John’s College Student Club considered to be a student if: or other College organisations, clubs or societies (whether sanctioned or organised (a) they were a student of the College within by the College or not). one year prior to complaint being made; and complainant means the person who made the complaint, or in the case of complaints (b) the respondent is a current staff member, made on behalf of another person, the person student, associate or worker of the who is alleged to have been the subject of the College. conduct complained of. Determination means a determination made under clause 11.

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Vice-Rector includes Director, Student Life. 6. Informal resolution worker means a person who carries out work (1) Where appropriate, students and applicants in any capacity for the College including work should seek to resolve issues informally by as: directly approaching the person they believe is responsible for the issue (either on their own or • a staff member; with another person as a support person), and: • a contractor or subcontractor; (a) telling them what the issue is; • an employee of a contractor or (b) asking them to stop or to behave subcontractor; differently; and • an employee of a labour hire company who (c) where appropriate, keeping a written has been assigned to work in the College; record of this action. • an outworker; (2) This clause does not apply to complaints • an apprentice or trainee; concerning alleged criminal conduct, including • a student gaining work experience sexual misconduct. performing work on a voluntary basis; or Note: See SJC Student Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Policy. • a volunteer. 7. Making a complaint An associate may, in relevant circumstances, be a worker under this Procedure. (1) Students and applicants who are unable to resolve a problem or concern through informal 5. General principles resolution, or consider informal resolution (1) Complaints should be resolved sensitively, inappropriate, can make a complaint by fairly, confidentially, and with a minimum of contacting the Vice-Rector. disruption while following the principles of (2) If any person other than the Vice-Rector procedural fairness. receives or otherwise becomes aware of a (2) The College must address complaints in a complaint on behalf of an applicant or student, timely manner and take reasonable steps they must refer the complaint to the to finalise the resolution process as soon as Vice-Rector. practicable. (3) Complainants are not required to put their (3) Complainants and respondents must have a complaint in writing in the first instance. reasonable opportunity to state or respond However, a written complaint will be required if to the complaint orally and in writing, and an investigation is needed. to provide any documents relevant to the (4) Complainants are required to engage with the complaint. complaints process, and to provide sufficient (4) Participants are expected reasonably to details of their complaint to permit the College participate and co-operate during any to conduct a preliminary Assessment and complaint or resolution process. investigation, as appropriate.

(5) Complainants and respondents may be Note: The College is unable to resolve complaints accompanied to any meeting by a support from complainants who decline to provide person, if they wish. information about the respondent (if relevant), or who otherwise fail to meet these requirements.

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(5) Upon receiving a complaint, the Vice-Rector 9. Preliminary Assessment by Vice-Rector must record the following details, at the earliest (1) Upon receiving a complaint the Vice-Rector opportunity, in the student case management must conduct a preliminary Assessment of the system: complaint, which will include assessing the (a) the complainant’s name and contact seriousness of the matter complained of and details; determining the most appropriate course of action to deal with the complaint. (b) a brief summary of the issues raised in the complaint; (2) Where reasonable, the preliminary Assessment should be completed within 20 working days (c) the identity of any persons named in the of the complaint being received by the complaint; and Vice-Rector. (d) the outcome or remedy sought by the (3) Where this timeframe is not reasonable, the complainant. Vice-Rector must advise the complainant of (6) The Vice-Rector must acknowledge receipt the reasons for the delay, and of the projected within 5 working days and notify the timeframe for completion of the preliminary complainant of the relevant next steps. Assessment. (7) Where a complaint is about the content or (4) Where the complaint relates to the conduct application of a College policy or procedure of a student, the Assessment may involve, as rather than the conduct of particular appropriate: individual(s): (a) convening discussions with the relevant (a) the complaint will not be considered to parties (each party may bring a support have an individual respondent; and person to any discussion); (b) the relevant parties may include any person (b) collating and reviewing any relevant who has knowledge of, or interest in, the documentary material; and policy or procedure. (c) considering whether the matter is 8. Anonymous complaints appropriate for Assisted Resolution or (1) In most circumstances, complainants will need referral to the Rector for disciplinary action. to provide their name. (5) The Vice-Rector may decide to take no further (2) The College will not act on an anonymous action where: complaint unless: (a) the complainant has provided insufficient (a) the complaint relates to a College policy or detail or evidence of the issue to enable the procedure generally and not an individual matter to be properly assessed; respondent; (b) the complaint does not fall within subclause (b) it is not necessary for the respondent to be 3(1); aware of the identity of the complainant in (c) the matter complained falls within order to properly respond to the complaint; subclause 3(2); or (d) the complaint relates to alleged conduct (c) there is independent documentary or other that occurred more than 12 months before evidence supporting the complaint and the making the complaint and no further allegation can be tested fairly. occurrence has happened in the ensuing 12 months. (e) the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or malicious;

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(f) the complainant does not wish any further 10. Assisted Resolution action to be taken. (1) Where a preliminary Assessment determines (6) At the conclusion of the preliminary that Assisted Resolution is appropriate, Assessment, the Vice-Rector must give resolution may include, but is not limited to: the complainant (and, where appropriate, (a) clarifying a misunderstanding; the respondent) a written statement of the outcome of the preliminary Assessment. (b) an apology; (7) Subject to subclause (10), where a complaint (c) facilitated discussion, including mediation or about a student alleges conduct that might, if conciliation; proven: (d) an agreed plan of action to avoid further (a) constitute misconduct, incidents; and (b) involve possible criminal behaviour, or (e) implementing awareness-raising or educational sessions about behaviour. (c) involve risk to others, (2) Any facilitated discussion including mediation the Vice-Rector must refer the complaint to the or conciliation will be conducted on a Rector for handling in accordance with Part 14 “without prejudice” basis to enable the parties of the General Regulation or, if appropriate, for to openly discuss the resolution of the matter. referral to the police. This means that: Note: The College may be required to report information about the commission of a serious (a) any information disclosed during the indictable offence to the police under section 316 of mediation or conciliation must be kept the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). confidential in accordance with clause 17; (8) The Vice-Rector may decide not to refer a and complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual (b) the participants must not use or rely on harassment to the Rector for handling in information gained during or in connection accordance with Part 14 of the General with the mediation or conciliation (including Regulation if the complainant objects to the any admissions, offers, concessions or referral. statements made by parties) in any other (9) Where a complaint relates to the conduct of a forum, including in any legal or regulatory staff member or associate (or a worker in the proceedings. case of a complaint of bullying) the Vice-Rector (3) Where reasonable, the Assisted Resolution must: process should be completed within 20 (a) consult with, and refer the complaint (as it working days of the preliminary Assessment. relates to the staff member or associate or (4) Where 20 working days is not reasonable, the policy or procedure) to the Director, People Vice-Rector must advise the complainant of and Culture; and the reasons for the delay, and of the projected (b) advise the complainant of the referral. timeframe for resolution. (10) Where a complaint relates to alleged bullying, harassment or discrimination by a staff member or affiliate (or a worker in the case of a complaint of bullying), the procedures set out in the Staff Handbook will apply.

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11. Determination when Assisted Resolution is (6) The Vice-Rector must inform the complainant unsuccessful or inappropriate (and, where appropriate, the respondent) in writing of the Determination made and the (1) Where Assisted Resolution is unsuccessful reasons for the Determination. or considered inappropriate, the Vice-Rector must determine whether: 12. Investigation (a) the matter should be referred to the Rector (1) The College may initiate an investigation: for handling in accordance with Part 14 of (a) for serious complaints (as determined by the General Regulation or, if appropriate, for the College in its absolute discretion, taking referral to the police; into account the complainant’s views and (b) the matter should be investigated under circumstances); clause 12; or (b) where Assisted Resolution is unsuccessful (c) any other further action should be taken. or not appropriate; or (2) Where reasonable, the Determination should (c) in other circumstances, where the College be made within 20 working days of the considers it to be appropriate. preliminary Assessment or from the date (2) Except where otherwise required by College that the Vice-Rector declares that Assisted rules, protocols, policies and procedures, Resolution has been unsuccessful. investigators may determine their own (3) Where these timeframes are not reasonable, procedures. the Vice-Rector must advise the complainant (3) Investigators will provide respondents with: of the reasons for the delay, and of the projected timeframe for conclusion of the (a) the allegations in sufficient detail to ensure Determination. that they have a reasonable opportunity to respond; and (4) Subject to subclause (5), circumstances in which a Determination to take no further (b) a reasonable period of time within which to action may be made include where: respond to the allegations. (a) the person who made the complaint has (4) The investigator must inform the parties to a provided insufficient detail or evidence of the complaint of the following: issue to enable the matter to be properly (a) who is conducting the investigation; investigated; (b) the expected timeframes of the (b) the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or investigation; and malicious; (c) any interim measures being taken to ensure (c) the complaint relates to alleged conduct the health and safety of the parties during that occurred more than 12 months before the investigation. making the complaint and no further (5) Investigators must make findings of fact and occurrence has happened in the ensuing 12 may make recommendations for resolving months. complaints, in accordance with College (5) Subclause (4)(c) does not apply to complaints rules, protocols, policies and procedures. of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. These recommendations may include Note: See SJC Student Sexual Misconduct and a recommendation that the complaint Sexual Harassment Policy. be referred to the Rector for handling in accordance with Part 14 of the General Regulation.

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(6) Investigators must give the College written (c) the Vice-Rector will: reasons for their findings of fact and (if (i) update the complainant regularly relevant) their recommendations. on the progress of the misconduct (7) Where reasonable, the investigation should proceedings; and be concluded within 30 working days of the (ii) inform the complainant generally Determination made under clause 11. of the outcome of the misconduct (8) Where 30 working days is not reasonable, the proceedings, on a confidential basis. Vice-Rector must advise the complainant of 15. Vexatious complaints the reasons for the delay, and of the projected timeframe for conclusion of the investigation. (1) A person must not make a vexatious or malicious complaint. 13. Outcome of investigation (2) A person must not make a complaint without (1) At the conclusion of the investigation the reasonable cause. Vice-Rector must decide whether the matter should be referred to the Rector for handling (3) For the purposes of this policy, a complaint in accordance with Part 14 of the General will be considered vexatious or malicious if a Regulation. person makes it: (2) If the matter is referred to the Rector the (a) knowing it to be false; or Vice-Rector must inform the complainant in (b) for the primary purposes of damaging the writing of the referral. College or the person against whom the (3) If the matter is not referred to the Rector, complaint is made. the Vice-Rector must take into account (4) If the Vice-Rector or investigator believes that the investigation findings and any a person has made a vexatious or malicious recommendations of the investigator, and complaint: give the complainant (and, where appropriate, (a) the matter will be treated as a complaint for the respondent) a written statement of the the purpose of this Procedure; outcome of the complaint, including the reasons for the outcome. (b) the Vice-Rector must make an Assessment in accordance with clause 9 of this 14. Referral to the Rector Procedure; and If a matter that has been the subject of (c) this Procedure will also apply to the preliminary Assessment or investigation under determination of whether a vexatious or these procedures is referred to the Rector for malicious complaint has been made. handling in accordance with Part 14 of the General Regulation: 16. External assistance and advice (a) the Vice-Rector must provide the Rector (1) The College will make every reasonable effort with all information gathered as part of the to resolve complaints internally. Assessment or investigation including any (2) However, if a person alleges conduct by written statement or report of the person person over whom the College has no conducting the investigation or Assessment; jurisdiction, the College may be required to (b) the Rector may take into account and refer the person raising the complaint to an rely upon the findings of the Assessment external complaints procedure or to another or investigation in any subsequent agency. investigation;

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17. Confidentiality (ii) may summarise or annex information or documents provided by individuals Except as provided in clause 18, the following during the resolution of the complaint matters must not be disclosed to any other (including transcripts of interviews or person, by any form of communication: written statements). (a) the identity of the complainant, respondents (c) To obtain assistance or advice. Any report and participants in any complaint or or letter, or information may be disclosed by investigation; the College to individuals within the College (b) information provided or collected during any if it is appropriate for the recipient to receive consideration or investigation of a complaint; the material in the proper performance of (c) the fact that a complaint has been made; or their duties. (d) any report, outcome or determination of a (i) The College may disclose material complaint. to its legal or other advisers or other third parties engaged to assist in the 18. Disclosure of information resolution of the complaint. (1) When used in this clause, information refers (ii) Participants may disclose such to any information generated or collected in material to their legal or financial connection with the resolution or outcome of advisers, provided the disclosure is a complaint. made on a confidential basis and the (2) Information may be disclosed by a College advisers agree to comply with the staff member or an investigator in the requirements of this Procedure. following circumstances. (d) To ensure the safety and wellbeing of a (a) To obtain a response. Information, participant. Information may be disclosed including information which may identify an by the College where the College needs individual as its source, may be disclosed to to ensure the safety or wellbeing of a another participant in order to permit them participant. to provide a proper response. Examples (e) To support people. Support people may include: present during an interview will be aware of (i) identifying a party to a conversation information disclosed during the interview. in order to obtain details of that Participants may also choose to disclose conversation; or documents or information to any of the following, provided that the recipients agree (ii) where an individual’s identity is to comply with the requirements of this apparent from a document (such as an Procedure: email) which cannot be appropriately edited without loss of meaning. (i) immediate family; (b) To prepare a report or letter. As part of (ii) a qualified counsellor. the resolution of a complaint, a College staff (f) In response to enquiries. The College may member or an investigator may produce, disclose information in response to enquiries or cause to be produced, for the College, from internal or external parties (including a confidential report or letter setting out the media), provided that: the findings of facts that have been made, or associated outcomes. Such a report or (i) any disclosure must be approved by letter: the Rector; (i) may be provided orally or in writing; and

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(ii) disclosure will only be approved 10.2 SJC STUDENT where, in the opinion of the Rector, the intended recipient has legitimate SEXUAL grounds to receive such information; and MISCONDUCT (iii) where appropriate, such disclosure is AND SEXUAL made without naming the individuals HARASSMENT concerned in the complaint or disclosing the particular conduct POLICY alleged in the complaint or the respondent’s response. 1. Name of policy (g) To a complainant or respondent. The This is the St John’s College Student Sexual College may inform a complainant or Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Policy. respondent generally of the outcome of the 2. Commencement complaint or any relevant action taken. This policy commences on 1 February 2019. (h) To other interested parties: The College may disclose the outcome of a complaint 3. Policy is binding or any relevant action taken, to third parties Except to the extent that a contrary intention is who are affected by the matter, subject to expressed, this policy binds the College, students, the requirements of paragraph (f). staff members, associates and visitors. (i) Public statement: In cases which involve 4. Statement of intent conduct or comments by the complainant or respondent of a public nature, the College (1) St John’s College acknowledges that it may disclose the outcome of a complaint has a responsibility to provide a safe and or any relevant action taken, in a public respectful environment for its students and statement, subject to the requirements of staff, and others who may be present on the paragraph (f). College property. All members of the College community, including individual students, the (j) Legal requirements. The College may Student Club, staff members, and the College disclose information if required to do so Council, have a role to play in creating a under any legal or regulatory requirements. safe and respectful environment. All need to 19. No victimisation acknowledge their specific responsibilities in this area. A person must not victimise or otherwise subject another person to detrimental action (2) This policy: as a consequence of that other person raising, (a) prohibits sexual misconduct and sexual providing information about, or otherwise being harassment by members of the College involved in the resolution of a complaint. community; 20. Record keeping (b) protects the safety and welfare of students (1) The College will keep appropriate records disclosing or complaining about sexual of all complaints and allow parties to the misconduct or sexual harassment; complaint reasonable access to those (c) sets out the meaning of sexual misconduct records. and sexual harassment; (2) All records collected, generated or used as (d) explains the difference between disclosures part of the resolution or determination of a and complaints of sexual misconduct and complaint under these procedures will be sexual harassment; stored confidentially in the College’s central records management system.

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(e) explains the difference between complaints associate means consultants and contractors to to the College and reports to the NSW the College; tutors; members of College Council Police; and committees; and any other persons appointed or engaged by the College to perform duties or (f) encourages safe active bystander functions on its behalf. intervention; Apprehended Violence Order means an ADVO (g) sets out the principles applicable to (Apprehended Domestic Violence Order) or an disclosures and complaints of sexual APVO (Apprehended Personal Violence Order) misconduct and sexual harassment; and made by a court. (h) supports the College’s values of inclusion College land means any land occupied or used in and diversity, and respect and integrity. connection with the College, including the whole 5. Application or any part of any building or structure on College (1) This policy applies to disclosures by students land. and former students of sexual misconduct and College related conduct means any conduct that sexual harassment, including: is connected to the College, including conduct (a) anonymous disclosures; that: (b) disclosures about recent or historical • refers or relates to the College, its activities, events; and or its staff, associates or students in their status as staff, associates or students of the (c) disclosures about College related and College; non-College related conduct. • occurs on, or in connection with, College (2) This policy applies to complaints by students land or other property owned by the College; and former students of College related sexual misconduct and sexual harassment including, • occurs at, or in connection with, another but not limited to, conduct by: Residential College; (a) current students; and • occurs at or in connection with University owned or affiliated student accommodation; (b) current staff members or associates. • occurs using, or is facilitated by, College ICT Note: For an explanation of the difference between disclosures and complaints of sexual misconduct resources or other College equipment; and sexual harassment, see clauses 12 and 13. • occurs during, or relates to, the performance (3) For the avoidance of doubt, the rights and of duties for the College; obligations of students under this policy are in • occurs during, or in connection to, any addition to the rights and obligations set out College related function or event (whether in the SJC Student Code of Conduct and the sanctioned or organised by the College or General Regulation. not) or when representing the College in any 6. Definitions capacity; In this policy: • occurs during any event run by or affiliated active bystander intervention means seeing with the St John’s College Student Club and recognising a potentially harmful situation or other College organisations, clubs or and choosing to respond in a safe way that could societies (whether sanctioned or organised prevent or stop the harm from happening or by the College or not). continuing. complainant means a student or former student who makes a complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.

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complaint means a complaint of sexual (2) Behaviour that is intimidating, abusive, misconduct or sexual harassment made in disrespectful or threatening, including sexual accordance with clause 13. misconduct and sexual harassment, is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. disclosure means a disclosure of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment made in 8. Emergency and ongoing assistance and accordance with clause 12. support Dean includes Academic Dean and Dean of (1) Students who have experienced sexual Students. misconduct or sexual harassment are encouraged to seek assistance and support Pastoral Team means staff in the Student Life from a member of the Pastoral Team. Team, Resident Tutors, Sub-Deans, Resident Assistants and Corridor Representatives. (2) Contact details for emergency assistance for students who have experienced sexual Residential College means one or more of: misconduct or sexual harassment are set out • Mandelbaum House; in Schedule 1. • Sancta Sophia College; (3) Contact details for ongoing support and • St Andrew’s College; assistance for students and former students who have experienced sexual misconduct or • St John’s College; sexual harassment are set out in Schedule 2. • St Paul’s College; (4) Contact details for support and assistance • Wesley College; for students who are accused of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment are set out • The Women’s College. in Schedule 3. respondent means a person whose conduct is (5) Students and staff can support a student who the subject of a complaint of sexual misconduct or has experienced sexual misconduct or sexual sexual harassment. harassment by: staff or staff member means an employee of the • listening without interrupting; College, including a casual employee. • letting them express how they feel and student includes: respecting the words they use in reference to (a) a person who has been admitted as the incident; either a resident student of the College or • letting the student know they believe an affiliate (non-resident) student of the what the student is telling them and College, for the duration of such admission; acknowledging the student’s distress; and • letting the student know that the incident (b) any other person resident in the College. was not their fault; Vice-Rector includes Director, Student Life. • respecting their decisions; visitor means any guest, invitee or visitor to • directing them to the available support College land or to a function or event authorised or services. organised by the College. Note: When a student has experienced sexual 7. Sexual misconduct and sexual harassment are misconduct or sexual harassment, they may prohibited express a range of emotional and physical symptoms. The NSW Rape Crisis Service website (1) Students, staff, associates and visitors must provides information on common impacts of sexual not engage in sexual misconduct towards or misconduct. sexually harass any other person.

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9. Meaning of sexual misconduct (ii) should reasonably have known, having regard to all the circumstances, that the (1) The term sexual misconduct is used in this other person did not consent. policy to cover a range of unacceptable sexual and physical behaviours, which are criminal (4) For the purposes of this policy, threatening offences. to engage in any of the above conduct may Note: Sexual misconduct can happen to people of also constitute sexual misconduct. all ages, genders and sexualities, within or outside a relationship. Sexual misconduct is an abuse of Note: Stalking or intimidating another person power, and is never the fault of the person who with the intention of causing them to fear does not consent to the sexual behaviour. physical or mental harm is also a criminal offence (see the Crimes (Domestic and Personal (2) For the purposes of this policy, sexual Violence) Act 2007) and is prohibited under the misconduct means any sexual act that a SJC Student Code of Conduct Part 4. person does not consent to, including: 10. Meaning of consent (a) sexual intercourse without consent (rape), (1) For the purposes of this policy, a person including oral sex without consent; consents to a sexual act if they freely and (b) sexual touching without consent (sexual voluntarily consent to the sexual act. touching for this purpose means touching (2) A person is not able to freely and voluntarily another person in circumstances where consent to a sexual act when: a reasonable person would consider the (a) they are: touching to be sexual); (i) asleep or unconscious; (c) carrying out a sexual act with or towards another person without that person’s (ii) significantly intoxicated or affected by consent, or inciting another person to carry drugs; out a sexual act without their consent (a sexual act for this purpose means an act, (iii) intimidated, coerced or threatened, other than sexual touching, carried out in including when they are afraid of harm circumstances where a reasonable person to themselves or someone else; would consider the act to be sexual); (iv) unclear about the identity of the (d) voyeurism; and person performing the act; (e) recording or distributing an intimate image of another person without their consent, (v) tricked into doing something they do whether in person or by electronic, digital not want to do; or other means, including a still or moving image. (vi) detained or held against their will; or

(3) For the purposes of this policy, a person will (vii) under 16 years of age; or be considered to have engaged in sexual misconduct towards another person if: (b) the person is pressured to engage in the sexual act by another person, who is in a (a) the other person did not consent to the first position of power or authority over them. person’s actions; and (b) the first person: (i) knew that the other person did not consent;

(ii) was reckless as to whether the other person consented; or

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(3) The fact that a person does not say ‘no’ to, 12. Disclosures of sexual misconduct and sexual or does not physically resist, a sexual act harassment does not of itself mean that they consent to it. (1) Students and former students who have (4) A person is free to withdraw their consent at experienced sexual misconduct or sexual any time prior to or during a sexual act, for harassment have a right to decide whether any reason. they want to disclose the incident to the College, or not. 11. Meaning of sexual harassment (2) A student or former student can make a (1) Sexual harassment occurs if a person: disclosure to the College of any incident of (a) makes an unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual misconduct or sexual harassment: an unwelcome request for sexual favours, to (a) in person by contacting any member of the the person harassed; or Pastoral Team; or (b) engages in other unwelcome conduct of (b) by submitting a message via the College’s a sexual nature in relation to the person Anonymous Alerts app. harassed; (3) Students and former students can elect to in circumstances in which a reasonable make disclosures anonymously. person, having regard to all the circumstances, would have anticipated the possibility that (4) A member of the Pastoral Team may assist the person harassed would be offended, a student or former student to make a humiliated or intimidated. disclosure. (2) Sexual harassment includes: (5) The College is committed to supporting students and former students who disclose (a) unwelcome touching, hugging or kissing; sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. (b) inappropriate staring or leering; Details of inclusive and non-discriminatory (c) sexual gestures; support services for students are set out in Schedule 2. (d) sexually suggestive comments or jokes; (6) Students and former students should make a (e) displaying, sending or requesting sexually disclosure (rather than a complaint) of sexual explicit pictures or posters; misconduct or sexual harassment if they (f) giving sexually explicit gifts; do not want the College to investigate or to take any specific action in response to the (g) making or distributing a sexually explicit incident. audio recording or photo-shopped image of another person; (7) Students and former students who choose to make a disclosure of sexual misconduct or (h) repeated or inappropriate invitations to go sexual harassment may later decide to make out or ‘hook up’; a complaint to the College about the same (i) intrusive questions about a person’s private incident. The College will provide guidance life or physical appearance; about how to make a complaint. (j) requests or pressure for sexual intercourse, (8) The College will treat all disclosures or other sexual acts. confidentially, and: (3) Sexual harassment can occur through email, (a) will not investigate a disclosure unless: text, messaging, social media posts and (i) there appears to be an imminent risk other forms of electronic communication. to the health or safety of the student (4) Acts of sexual harassment may also or another person; or constitute sexual misconduct.

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(ii) one or more other people name (b) the complaint is about College related the same perpetrator in a separate conduct, including conduct by: incident disclosure and the College is (i) other students; or concerned that there may be a risk to the health or safety of other persons; (ii) current staff members or associates. and (6) Students and former students do not have to (b) will inform the student before commencing specify what action they want the College to an investigation into a disclosure. take in order to make a complaint. If students (9) If the College needs to investigate a choose to specify what action they want the disclosure, the Vice-Rector or Dean may College to take, the College may decide to contact the person who made the disclosure take that action or some other action, as to ask whether they would be prepared to appropriate. make a complaint or to participate in an (7) A former student who has experienced sexual investigation process. misconduct or sexual harassment can make (10) The College will otherwise use information a complaint if: contained in disclosures on a de- identified (a) the complaint is about College related basis to identify trends and to develop conduct; and targeted responses to sexual misconduct and (b) the respondent is a current student, staff sexual harassment in the College community. member or associate of the College. 13. Complaints of sexual misconduct and sexual (8) The College is committed to supporting harassment students and former students who complain (1) Students and former students who have about sexual misconduct or sexual experienced sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. Details of inclusive and harassment have a right to decide whether non- discriminatory support services for they want to make a complaint to the students are set out in Schedule 2. College, or not. (9) In most circumstances, a student or former (2) A student or former student who has student wishing to make a complaint of experienced sexual misconduct or sexual sexual misconduct or sexual harassment will harassment can make a complaint to the need to provide their name. The College will College by contacting the Vice-Rector or not act on anonymous complaints of sexual Dean. misconduct or sexual harassment unless: (3) A member of the Pastoral Team may assist (a) it is not necessary for the respondent to be a student or former student to make a aware of the identity of the complainant in complaint. order to properly respond to the complaint; (4) A person cannot make a complaint of sexual or misconduct or sexual harassment on behalf (b) there is independent documentary or other of a student or former student. evidence supporting the complaint and the (5) Students and former students who have allegation can be tested fairly. experienced sexual misconduct or sexual (10) The College is unable to act on complaints harassment should make a complaint (rather from complainants who decline to provide than a disclosure) if: information about the respondent. In such (a) they want the College to investigate or to cases, the complaint will be treated as a take specific action; and disclosure.

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(11) If a student or former student makes a (3) Complainants and respondents may be complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual accompanied to any meeting by a support harassment by a visitor or other person over person, if they wish. whom the College has no jurisdiction, the (4) At no time will the complainant and College may seek assistance from another respondent be required to meet with or to organisation or to refer the complaint to an participate in any activity with one other, external agency for resolution. unless they have both given their prior (12) If a student or former student makes a informed consent. complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual 15. Preliminary Assessment of a complaint harassment occurring at or in connection with another Residential College, or University (1) Upon receiving a complaint of sexual owned or affiliated student accommodation, misconduct or sexual harassment, the the College may liaise with or seek assistance Vice-Rector or Dean will conduct a from the other Residential College or preliminary Assessment. accommodation provider to resolve the Note: For details of timeframes, the information complaint. that will be recorded in the case management system and the process that will be undertaken, (13) A student or former student who has made see the SJC Student Complaints Procedure. a complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual Note: Where the complaint relates to the conduct harassment is free to withdraw it at any of a staff member or associate, the Vice-Rector or Dean must refer the complaint to the Director, time. However, if the College has already People & Culture. See subclause 9(11) of the SJC commenced misconduct proceedings against Student Complaints Procedure. a student, staff member or associate as a (2) The Vice-Rector or Dean will consult with result of the complaint, those proceedings will the complainant during the preliminary be completed. Assessment process. (14) Complainants are required to engage with the (3) Sexual misconduct and most sexual complaints process, and to provide sufficient harassment by students will constitute details of their complaint to permit the College student misconduct. to conduct a preliminary Assessment and investigation, as appropriate. (a) The Vice-Rector or Dean will not refer a complaint about a student to the Rector, for Note: Complainants are not required to put their complaint in writing in the first instance. handling in accordance with Part 14 of the However, a written complaint will be required if an General Regulation, without consulting the investigation is needed. complainant. 14. Principles of complaint resolution (b) If a complaint about a student is referred (1) Complaints of sexual misconduct and sexual to the Rector, the Vice-Rector or Dean will harassment will be resolved sensitively, update the complainant regularly on the fairly, confidentially and with a minimum of progress of the misconduct proceedings. disruption, while following the principles of (4) The Vice-Rector or Dean will inform the procedural fairness. complainant before referring a complaint to (2) Complainants and respondents will have a the Rector. reasonable opportunity to state or respond to a complaint orally and in writing, and to provide any documents relevant to the complaint.

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(5) If a complaint about a student is not referred (5) Alleged misconduct by staff members to the Rector: or associates may be investigated in accordance with procedures in the Staff (a) the College will be unable to take disciplinary Handbook. action against the respondent; and 17. Outcome of a complaint (b) the Vice-Rector or Dean will determine, in consultation with the complainant, whether (1) The outcome of a complaint of sexual the complaint is appropriate for investigation misconduct or sexual harassment will or Assisted Resolution. be determined by the findings of any investigation, the seriousness of the 16. Investigation of a complaint complaint and the wishes of the complainant. (1) Where the Vice-Rector or Dean determines (2) For complaints that result in misconduct that investigation of a complaint about a proceedings: student is appropriate and the complaint has not been referred to the Rector for handling (a) Part 14 of the General Regulation sets in accordance with Part 14 of the General out the process for establishing penalties Regulation, the complaint will be investigated for, and appeal rights from, findings of in accordance with the SJC Student misconduct against a student. Complaints Procedure. (b) the Staff Handbook sets out the process for Note: Investigators must make findings of fact establishing penalties for, and appeal rights and may make recommendations for resolving complaints. See subclause 12(5) of the SJC from, findings of misconduct against a staff Student Complaints Procedure. member or affiliate. (2) If an investigator recommends that a (3) The Vice-Rector or Dean will inform complaint about a student be referred to the complainants of the outcome of misconduct Rector for handling in accordance with Part proceedings against students, staff members 14 of the General Regulation, the Vice-Rector or affiliates, on a confidential basis. Where or Dean will not refer the complaint to the possible, this information will be delivered Rector without consulting the complainant. in person, to allow the complainant to ask questions and seek clarification about the (3) The Vice-Rector or Dean will inform the effect of the outcome. complainant before referring a complaint to the Rector. (4) If the complainant does not provide sufficient detail or evidence of a complaint about a (4) If the complaint is not referred to the Rector: student, staff member or affiliate to enable the (a) the College will not take disciplinary action alleged conduct to be properly investigated, against the respondent; and a finding of misconduct will not be made (b) the Vice-Rector or Dean will take into and the University will be unable to take account the investigator’s findings of fact disciplinary action against the respondent. and any recommendations, and determine, (5) If a complaint about a student is not referred in consultation with the complainant, to the Rector for handling in accordance whether the complaint is appropriate for with Part 14 of the General Regulation, or Assisted Resolution. if a finding of misconduct is not made, the Note: The Vice-Rector or Dean will provide Vice-Rector or Dean will determine whether the complainant and the respondent a written the complaint is appropriate for investigation statement of the outcome of the complaint, or Assisted Resolution in accordance with the including reasons. See subclause 13(3) of the SJC Student Complaints Procedure. SJC Student Complaints Procedure.

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Note: Assisted Resolution may include, an (e) the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board or apology, mediation or conciliation, an agreed Australian Human Rights Commission. plan of action to avoid further incidents, and implementing awareness-raising or educational (4) A breach of confidentiality may result in sessions about behaviour. See subclause 10(1) of disciplinary action including, where the the SJC Student Complaints Procedure. person is a student, action under the (6) If a complaint about a staff member or affiliate General Regulation. does not result in misconduct proceedings, 19. Reports to the NSW Police or if a finding of misconduct is not made, the Rector will determine whether the complaint (1) The College supports the right of students is appropriate for mediation or an alternative and former students who have experienced form of dispute resolution. sexual misconduct or sexual harassment to decide whether they want to report the (7) In most circumstances, mediation and incident to the NSW Police, or not. conciliation will be considered inappropriate for resolving complaints of sexual Note: Students and former students may also elect to contact the NSW Anti-Discrimination misconduct. Board or the Australian Human Rights Commission 18. Confidentiality to make a complaint of sexual harassment under anti-discrimination legislation. (1) Except as provided in subclause 19(7), the (2) A student or former student may decide to College will keep confidential all information make a disclosure or complaint of sexual relating to a disclosure or complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment to the misconduct or sexual harassment, unless the College, but not report the incident to the student consents to disclosure of part or all of Police. Alternatively, a student may decide the information for a specified purpose. to report sexual misconduct or sexual (2) Subject to this clause, complainants and harassment to the Police, but not to make a respondents must keep confidential: disclosure or complaint to the College. (a) the identity of the complainant, the (3) A person’s decision to make a report to respondent and participants in the resolution the Police will not necessarily preclude the or investigation of a complaint; College from investigating or taking action (b) the information provided or collected during in response to sexual misconduct or sexual the resolution or investigation of a complaint; harassment. However, any internal College process may have to be suspended pending (c) the fact that a complaint has been made; completion of the criminal process. (d) any interim measures taken under clause (4) When deciding whether to suspend an 22; and internal College process pending completion (e) any report, outcome or determination of a of a criminal process, the College will consult complaint. the Police and the complainant and will consider: (3) Complainants and respondents may disclose the information in subclause (2) in order to (a) the potential for the internal process to obtain support or advice from: impede or contaminate the criminal process; (a) their immediate family members; (b) the potential for the criminal process to impede or contaminate the internal process; (b) a qualified counsellor or psychologist; and (c) their student representative or lawyer; (d) the Police;

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(c) whether investigating or responding to 20. Active bystander intervention the incident has the potential to impact (1) The College encourages and values safe adversely on the rights of either or both the active bystander intervention by members complainant or the respondent. of the College community to prevent or stop Note: The standard of proof to be satisfied in sexual misconduct and sexual harassment College investigations of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment is ‘on the balance of from occurring or continuing. probabilities’, which requires satisfaction on (2) The steps involved in safe active bystander the evidence that the matter found to have occurred is more likely to have occurred than intervention are: not. The College will take into account the (a) noticing the situation – paying attention to nature and seriousness of the alleged conduct when deciding whether the standard of proof what is going on nearby; is met. The standard of proof used in criminal investigations and trials is ‘beyond reasonable (b) deciding if it is a problem – investigating doubt’, which is a higher evidentiary standard whether someone might need help, and of proof. checking with people around if unsure; (5) The College is required to report information (c) accepting responsibility to take action – not about the commission of a ‘serious indictable assuming someone else will do something; offence’ to the Police in accordance with (d) making a plan to step in – indirectly or section 316 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). directly confronting the issue, without being Note: A ‘serious indictable offence’ is an offence aggressive or putting oneself or others in that is punishable by imprisonment for five years danger. or more, such as conduct referred to in this policy as rape (also called sexual assault) or sexual 21. No victimisation touching. (1) A person must not victimise or otherwise (6) If a student or former student decides not to subject another person to detrimental action report an incident of sexual misconduct to as a consequence of that person: the Police, the College will use its best efforts to protect the confidentiality of information (a) making a disclosure or a complaint of sexual relating to the student’s disclosure or misconduct or sexual harassment; complaint, while meeting its obligations under (b) providing information about a disclosure or the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). a complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual (7) In some limited circumstances, the College harassment; may need to report an incident of sexual (c) supporting a student who has made misconduct to the Police against a student’s a disclosure or complaint of sexual wishes, to ensure the safety of the student or misconduct or sexual harassment; or other members of the College community, or to meet its legal obligations. (d) engaging in safe active bystander intervention. (8) The College will inform the student or former student before reporting an incident of sexual (2) A breach of this clause may result in misconduct to the Police. disciplinary action including, where the person is a student, action under the General Regulation. 22. Interim measures (1) Interim measures should not be interpreted as anticipating or revealing the outcome of any College or criminal investigation process.

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(2) In order to minimise the potential for harm (6) Interim measures once taken will continue to to any person, the Rector may take interim apply until they: measures against a student in response to: (a) are revoked or varied by the Rector; or (a) a complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual (b) expire in accordance with their terms. harassment against the student, pending: (7) If the Rector imposes interim measures (i) resolution of the complaint; against a student, he or she must provide a written notice to the student within 24 hours: (ii) investigation of the complaint; (a) specifying the terms of the interim (iii) the conclusion of an internal measures; disciplinary process; or (b) specifying the period of the interim (iv) criminal investigation and hearing; or measures; (c) summarising the reasons for the interim (b) an Apprehended Violence Order, whether measures; and interim or final. (d) providing a copy of, or an electronic link to, (3) As an interim measure the Rector may: the Policy and these procedures. (a) suspend a student from entering specified (8) Nothing in this policy affects the power of the parts of the College’s lands; Rector to suspend a student in accordance (b) restrict a student’s access to particular with Part 14 of the General Regulation. events or activities; 23. Vexatious complaints (c) restrict a student’s access to (1) A student must not make a vexatious or specified College buildings, facilities or malicious complaint of sexual misconduct or accommodation; or sexual harassment. (d) prohibit a student from speaking to or (2) For the purposes of this policy, a complaint approaching another student; for such will be considered vexatious or malicious if period, and on such terms, as the Rector the student makes it: considers necessary. (a) knowing it to be false; and (4) Interim measures must be: (b) for the primary purpose of damaging the (a) taken on a case-by-case basis; College or the person against whom the (b) set for a fixed period of time; and complaint is made. (c) reasonable and proportionate; (3) Making such a complaint may result in disciplinary action including, where the having regard to the seriousness and person is a student, action under Part 14 of circumstances of the alleged conduct. the General Regulation. (5) Interim measures may be taken summarily, 24. Breach of this policy and the Rector: (1) The College may take disciplinary action (a) is not required to provide a hearing to the against any person who is knowingly involved student before making a decision; and in a breach of this policy. (b) may inform himself or herself in relation to (2) Where the person is a student, this may any matter in any manner that he or she include disciplinary action under Part 14 of think fit. the General Regulation.

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(3) Where the person is staff member or SCHEDULE 1 – Emergency contacts associate, this may include disciplinary action under procedures in the Staff Handbook. (1) In an emergency, students should contact the RA on duty on 0411 961 746. 25. Recordkeeping and reporting (2) In an emergency, students should contact (1) The College will: emergency services by dialling triple zero (a) keep appropriate records of all disclosures (000). and complaints of sexual misconduct and (3) Students who feel unsafe on a University of sexual harassment in a secure location; Sydney campus or are concerned for someone (b) keep appropriate records of its else’s safety can also contact Campus communications with other Residential Security on (02) 9351 3333, 24 hours a day. Colleges and University owned or affiliated (4) Students and former students who have student accommodation about disclosures experienced sexual misconduct can contact: and complaints of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment occurring at, or in (a) NSW Rape Crisis Service on connection with, them; and 1800 424 017, 24 hours a day; (c) subject to the confidentiality requirements (b) 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or online specified in clause 18(1), allow reasonable via www.1800respect.org.au, 24 hours a access by students to information about day; themselves. (c) Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital (2) Access to information relating to a disclosure Sexual Assault Service on or complaint of sexual misconduct or sexual (02) 9515 9040 (Monday to Friday) or harassment will be restricted to College (02) 9515 6111 (after hours). Counselling staff who have a need to access and use and medical services are available for the information in order to carry out their anyone who has been sexually assaulted. responsibilities. Campus Security can arrange transport to RPA.

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SCHEDULE 2 –Support for students • security services - contact Campus and former students who have Security on (02) 9351 3333, 24 hours a day; experienced sexual misconduct or • health services (for current students only) sexual harassment - contact the University Health Service on (02) 9351 3484, 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to (A) – College support Friday; • counselling services (for current (1) A student or former student can make a students only) – contact Counselling and disclosure to the College of any incident of Psychological Services (CAPS) on sexual misconduct or sexual harassment: (02) 8627 8433, 9am to 4:30pm, Monday to (a) in person by contacting any member of the Friday; College’s Pastoral Team; or • disability support - contact Disability (b) by submitting a message via the College’s Services on (02) 8627 7422, 9am to 4pm, Anonymous Alerts app. Monday to Friday; (2) A student or former student who has • academic support - special consideration experienced sexual misconduct or sexual for examinations and assessments; and harassment can make a complaint to the • student representative associations – College by contacting the Vice-Rector or Dean. undergraduate students: contact the Student (3) The Vice-Rector or Dean will arrange support Representative Council (SRC) on for a student or former student who has (02) 9660 5222, 9am to 5pm, Monday to experienced sexual misconduct or sexual Friday; postgraduate students: contact harassment. the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) on (B) – University of Sydney support (02) 9351 3715, 9am to 5pm (closed 12pm (1) A student or former student who has to 1pm), Monday to Friday. experienced sexual misconduct or sexual (3) Former students who have experienced sexual harassment can make a disclosure or a misconduct or sexual harassment have access complaint to the University online at the to a range of University support services and University’s ‘Sexual Misconduct’ web page or assistance, which may include: by calling 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457) from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. • Student Liaison Officers – contact (02) 8627 6808 or email (2) Students who have experienced sexual safer- [email protected], misconduct or sexual harassment have access 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday; to a range of University support services and assistance, including: • security services - contact Campus Security on (02) 9351 3333, 24 hours a day; • Student Liaison Officers – contact (02) 8627 6808 or email • student representative associations – safer- [email protected], undergraduate students: contact the Student 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday; Representative Council (SRC) on (02) 9660 5222, 9am to 5pm, Monday to • on campus emergency accommodation Friday; postgraduate students - contact - contact Student Accommodation Services the Sydney University Postgraduate on (02) 9351 3322, 10am to 4pm, Monday Representative Association (SUPRA) on to Friday. For after hours emergency (02) 9351 3715, 9am to 5pm (closed 12pm accommodation, contact Campus Security to 1pm), Monday to Friday. on (02) 9351 3333;

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SCHEDULE 3 –Support for students 10.3 PRIVACY POLICY who have been accused of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment 1. Name of policy 1.1 This is the St John’s College Privacy Policy. (A) – College support 2. Commencement The Vice-Rector or Dean will arrange support for a student who is accused of sexual misconduct or 2.1 This policy commences on 1 February 2017. sexual harassment upon request. 3. Statement of intent (B) – University of Sydney support 3.1 St John’s College collects personal information in the course of carrying on its business as Students who are accused of sexual misconduct an independent residential college within the or sexual harassment have access to a range of University of Sydney. University support services and assistance, including: 3.2 The College respects the privacy of personal • health services - contact the University information and observes the Australian Health Service on (02) 9351 3484, 8:30am Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act to 5pm, Monday to Friday; 1988 (Cth). • counselling services - contact Counselling 4. What is personal information? and Psychological Services (CAPS) on (02) 8627 8433, 9am to 4:30pm, Monday to 4.1 Personal information is any information, Friday; including opinions, about an identified or identifiable individual, whether true or not, or • on campus emergency accommodation recorded in a material form or not. - contact Student Accommodation Services on (02) 9351 3322, 10am to 4pm, Monday 5. What kind of personal information does the to Friday. For after hours emergency College collect? accommodation, contact Campus Security 5.1 The College collects personal information, on (02) 9351 3333; including sensitive information, for the • disability support - contact Disability purposes of its core business of providing Services on (02) 8627 7422, 9am to 4pm, educational and academic programs and Monday to Friday; residential accommodation for its resident and affiliate students. • academic support - special consideration for examinations and assessments; and 5.2 The information collected may be about: • student representative associations – • current students or applicants; undergraduate students: contact the Student • the parents or guardians of current students Representative Council (SRC) on and applicants; (02) 9660 5222, 9am to 5pm, Monday to • other residents of the College; Friday; postgraduate students: contact the Sydney University Postgraduate • staff members and job applicants; Representative Association (SUPRA) on • alumni; (02) 9351 3715, 9am to 5pm (closed 12pm to 1pm), Monday to Friday. • donors; or volunteers; • consultants or contractors; • other people who come into contact with the College.

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5.3 The personal information collected about a 6.4 The College may seek to collect and update person may include but may not be limited personal information via email or the internet, to: name, contact details, date of birth, by telephone, by mail or in person. nationality, gender, medical information, dietary 7. Use and disclosure of personal information requirements, occupation, qualifications, relationship to students or residents, enrolment 7.1 The College collects, holds, uses and and academic results, IT network usage, discloses personal information for the following misconduct and discipline. purposes: 6. How is personal information collected? • governance, administration and management of the College; 6.1 Personal information is collected in digital form, on paper, and in photographs, film and video • employment and management of staff; recordings. • admission and readmission of students; 6.2 Information is collected - • providing network resources including • from application forms (for example, for entry internet access and wifi for students, to College and for scholarships); residents and staff; • when interviewing or meeting with students • invoicing and collecting fees and charges; or residents or prospective students or • pastoral care of students; residents and their parents and guardians; • health and welfare of students, residents and • when receiving payments or donations; staff; • when receiving course enrolment information • providing academic programs and and academic results from the University of monitoring academic performance of Sydney and other institutions; students; • from question or survey forms administered • awarding and administration of scholarships, to students; bursaries and prizes; • from enrolment or subscription forms for • supporting student activities including social, student, parent or alumni programs or cultural and sporting activities; events; • facilitating the management of sporting and • from correspondence; cultural competitions; • when receiving applications or bookings for • managing student conduct issues and conferencing, accommodation and external disciplinary processes; events; • soliciting and receiving donations; • when photographing or recording student or • organising student, alumni and other College alumni events held within College or in which events; students or alumni participate outside of College. • managing relationships with alumni and alumni associations; 6.3 Personal information is collected by College staff during the day-to-day management of • maintaining an electoral roll and conducting the College and attendance of students in the elections for members of College Council; College. Personal information is also collected • marketing and promotions; by automated systems within the College’s IT network resources. • publishing magazines, newsletters, websites, and social media posts; • permitted general or health situations under the Privacy Act.

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7.2 Personal information about individuals is 8.4 The College takes reasonable steps to destroy authorised to be used for the purposes for or de-identify information that is no longer which it was collected. required for use, after any period of time for which the College is legally required to retain 7.3 Where carrying out the above purposes the information. reasonably requires disclosure of personal information to another party, disclosure will only 9. Access to your personal information be made on a confidential basis and subject 9.1 You may apply for access to the personal to the application of the Australian Privacy information about you held by the College and Principles to that party, if it is reasonable and you may inform the College of any information practical to do so. held which you believe is not correct. 7.4 Personal information about an individual may 9.2 If your personal details change, such as your be disclosed: mailing or email addresses, or telephone • if disclosure is required by law; or number, please contact the College to update your details online through the website or • to law enforcement authorities for the by sending us an email or letter. When we purpose of investigating or prosecuting become aware that your details have changed criminal or other unlawful acts; or we will update them. • as authorised by a Student Contract; or 9.3 To access personal information the • in accordance with provisions of the General College holds about you, please contact Regulation or other published College rules the Director, People and Culture, who is the or policies; or College’s Privacy Officer, at • in accordance with the Joint Investigation [email protected]. Protocol agreed between the University of 10. Sending information overseas Sydney and its residential colleges; or 10.1 The College may send personal • in the course of collecting outstanding debts. information about an individual to overseas 8. Security of personal information recipients. This is most likely to occur when providing information about students 8.1 The College stores personal information under or alumni who have applied for positions the control of the Rector and authorised staff: or scholarships at overseas institutions or • electronically in onsite data storage media; employers, or to facilitate exchanges with overseas educational institutions. • electronically in cloud-based offsite storage; 10.2 The College may also send personal • in paper-based files kept onsite or archived information overseas when storing it with offsite. cloud service providers situated outside 8.2 The College has implemented measures to Australia. ensure protection of personal information 10.3 The College will not disclose personal from misuse, loss, unauthorised access and information to an overseas recipient modification, or improper disclosure. without: 8.3 Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, (a) taking reasonable steps to ensure that the College does not grant access to personal the overseas recipient does not breach information to outside parties unless legally the Australian Privacy Principles in required to do so. relation to that information; or (b) obtaining the individual’s consent to the disclosure (in which case (a) will not apply).

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11. Information Technology 12.3 If you are not satisfied with the outcome of this procedure, you may request that an 11.1 The College’s website may use Cookies. independent person (usually the Office of Cookies are data that a website transfers the Australian Information Commissioner) to a computer’s hard drive for record- investigate your complaint. keeping purposes. Cookies can facilitate your ongoing access to and use of a site by remembering information about you at a later time. If you do not want information collected through the use of Cookies, you can disable the Cookie function in your browser. You should note that Cookies may be necessary to provide you with some features on the College website. 11.2 The College website may contain links to other sites. The College is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of other sites. 11.3 Information about yourself that you disclose by posting it on bulletin boards, chat rooms or social media and similar digital media platforms may become public information. If you disclose your personal information, or that of other residents and staff, while resident in College, the College cannot protect that personal information. 11.4 The College encourages all residents and staff to respect and protect the personal information of others. For more information, contact the College Privacy Officer at [email protected]. 12. Questions or complaints 12.1 If you have a question about the application of our Privacy Policy, please contact the College Privacy Officer at [email protected]. 12.2 If you have a complaint about the collection, use or destruction of your personal information, your complaint should be directed in the first instance to the College Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will investigate your complaint and attempt to resolve any breach of the Australian Privacy Principles that might have occurred in accordance with the Privacy Act.

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11.1 STUDENT CONTRACT 2.2 I agree to pay any costs incurred by the College in recovering any outstanding monies owed by me to the College, including To: The Rector of St John’s College expenses of debt collection and legal costs on I wish to accept your offer of a place at St John’s an indemnity basis. College for the Contract Period. 3. Unpaid fees 1. Definitions 3.1 If my Contract Period extends over two In this agreement: semesters, I acknowledge that the College may refuse permission for me to continue as College Fees means: a student for the second of those semesters (a) the Fees and other compulsory charges if College Fees are owing by me to the stated in the Student Fees schedule for the College on the day six weeks prior to the Contract Period, and commencement of lectures in that semester. (b) any fees, charges or fines applied or 4. Re-admission incurred in accordance with the College’s 4.1 I acknowledge that the offer of a place at the published policies College is made for the Contract Period only Contract Period means the period stipulated in and that re-admission for a subsequent period the offer email or re-admission email sent to me. is not automatic. Due Date means: 5. Release after first semester (a) in the case of a student applying for 5.1 If my Contract Period extends over two re-admission in Semester 1 of a semesters, I accept that I may be eligible subsequent year, 31 October in the for early release from this agreement only at proceeding year; or the end of the first of those semesters, and (b) in the case of a student applying for provided that both of the following conditions re-admission in Semester 2 of a year, 30 are satisfied: April in that year. (a) I have provided written notice to the Rector Due Notice of Departure means: of my request for release by 30 April or 31 October (as the case may be) in the (a) in the case of a student departing at the Contract Period; and end of Semester 1, notice given on or before 30 April in the Contract Period, or (b) the College has an active waiting list and is able to replace me with another student (b) in the case of a student departing at the acceptable to the Rector. end of Semester 2, notice given on or before 31 October in the Contract Period. 5.2 I agree that if the College releases me from this agreement prior to the expiry of the Contract 2. Entire fee Period, I will remain liable for College Fees until 2.1 I agree to pay the College Fees for the the College replaces me with another student Contract Period. I understand that no credit acceptable to the Rector. or rebate will be given for absences from the College during the Contract Period.

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6. Refund of Commitment Bond and Caution 9.2 I agree to comply with the procedures for Money managing breaches of such rules, regulations and policies, including any disciplinary sanction 6.1 I acknowledge that the College will refund that may be applied. amounts standing to the credit of the Commitment Bond and Caution Money in my 10. Zero Tolerance Policy account upon my final departure from College, 10.1 I am aware of the College’s Zero Tolerance subject to (1) my having given Due Notice of Policy towards any form of harassment, Departure, and (2) deduction for any amounts intimidation or victimisation (including but owing by me for fees, charges or damages. not limited to any form of initiation ritual) The College will normally not refund such directed towards another student or any amounts if Due Notice of Departure has not other person at the College. I acknowledge been given. that I have been warned that residents 6.2 If I apply for re-admission in a Semester by taking an active or passive role in any such the applicable Due Date and I do not return to activity can expect to be expelled or to College in that Semester, I acknowledge that suffer rustication for a substantial period. the College may treat me as not having given 10.2 By entering into this agreement, I agree Due Notice of Departure. that I will not be involved in any way, 7. Access to enrolment information and results actively or passively, in any form of harassment, intimidation or victimisation 7.1 I consent to the College having direct access (including but not limited to any form of at any time to my enrolment information and initiation ritual) directed towards another my academic results. student or any other person at the College. 7.2 I consent to the University of Sydney 11. Notification of misconduct to University and/or any other institution at which I am enrolled making such information and results 11.1 In some circumstances the College may available to the College upon request. notify a student’s misconduct to the University. The College may do so if the 8. Authority of Rector and staff conduct is such that a fair-minded person 8.1 I acknowledge that the Rector has the general would regard the misconduct as sufficiently superintendence and control of students within serious to warrant expulsion or other the College, has power to give directions to serious disciplinary action. The College students, may enforce compliance with such may notify the University after a person directions, and may delegate the power to give ceases to be a student of the College of and enforce directions. the person’s conduct while they were a 8.2 I agree to observe all lawful directions of the student of the College. Rector, staff and other persons exercising 11.2 I consent to the College notifying the delegated authority. University of any incident involving my 9. Rules, regulations and policies conduct which a fair-minded person would regard, if proved, as sufficiently serious to 9.1 I agree to observe the College’s General warrant exclusion from the College or other Regulation, SJC Student Code of Conduct, serious disciplinary action. and other rules, regulations and policies in force from time to time, as set out in the Student Handbook or as otherwise notified.

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12. Disclosure of health information 14. Self-isolation 12.1 The College’s policy is to protect a 14.1 If I am required to self-isolate for a student’s privacy in relation to information specified period in accordance with public about their health. Nevertheless, health rules and guidelines I will comply circumstances may arise where, in the with all applicable requirements at such College’s judgment, the best interests location within the College or elsewhere as of the student require disclosure of the College may determine. information about their health to a parent 14.2 I will not facilitate the breach of or guardian. self-isolation requirements by any other 12.2 I consent to the College contacting my person who is self-isolating at the College parent(s) or guardian(s) in the event of a or as arranged by the College. medical emergency, or if I am hospitalised 15. Move-in procedures or diagnosed with a serious medical condition including a mental health 15.1 I will comply with all move-in procedures condition. which the College has in place prior to being granted access to my room, which 13. COVID-19 precautions may include signing a Health Declaration 13.1 I will take reasonable measures to and having my temperature tested upon safeguard my own health in accordance arrival at the College. with public health advice and guidelines. 15.2 If I am required to complete a Health 13.2 If I experience any symptoms associated Declaration I will answer truthfully all with COVD-19 including any flu-like questions on that Declaration. symptoms I will immediately notify a 16. Use of images member of the College’s Pastoral Team and comply with any directions by College 16.1 I consent to the College reproducing authorities. or publishing images of me (whether by electronic, printed or other media), 13.3 If I am an affiliate student I will not enter without acknowledgement of myself and the College’s buildings or grounds if I without any entitlement to remuneration or experience any symptoms associated with compensation. COVD-19 including any flu-like symptoms, and I will immediately notify a members of 17. Information for student leadership team the College’s Pastoral Team and comply 17.1 I consent to the College providing the with any directions by College authorities. following information to the College’s 13.4 I will observe all measures put in place student leadership team: my name, age, by the College to safeguard the health mobile phone number, email address, of members of the College community. I mailing address, course enrolment, acknowledge that these measures may and sporting and cultural interests and include: restrictions on the use of areas experience. of the College (for example, limiting the [end of Student Contract] number of people permitted in nominated spaces including student bedrooms); restrictions on permitted visitors to the College; and changes in arrangements for the provision of meals.

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11.2 COLLEGE FEES (d) Payment in two equal instalments You may choose to pay your Fee Invoice in two equal instalments. This is known as Payment Plan B. Terms and Conditions for College Payment Plan B incurs a $325 Instalment Payment Fees Fee per semester.

The Term Fee for a Resident Student covers the Easter Term (semester 1) Invoice: costs of accommodation and 21 meals per week First Instalment due by 17 February 2021 for a 20 week Term, student services and support, Second Instalment due by 28 April 2021 College facilities, USU Access card and SUSF Gold Michaelmas Term (semester 2) Invoice: gym membership. First Instalment due by 7 July 2021 The Term Fee for an Affiliate Student covers the costs Second Instalment due by 15 September 2021 of 21 meals per week for a 20 week Term, student services and support, College facilities, USU Access (e) Choosing which plan card and SUSF Gold gym membership. When you log into the Portal to complete your Student Contract you are required to choose Plan A (a) Fee invoices or Plan B. Fees are invoiced prior to the start of each Term (February and July). Your Fee Invoice will be available (f) Room key availability on the Student Portal (accessible via the College Full payment of the Fee Invoice (Plan A) or one-half website) at least 10 days before the Due Date. A of the Fee Invoice (Plan B) must be received by the notification will be emailed to you at the same time. First Due Date (17 February or 7 July) in order for a student to receive their room key at the beginning of (b) How to pay your Fee invoice each semester. Fee invoices must be paid by BPAY. BPAY payment details are on the invoice. Other forms (g) Late payment charges of payment are not available. The College does not Payment Plan A: accept cash or cheque payments for Fee Invoices. • A Late Payment Charge of $150 is applied (c) Due dates for payment of 2021 Fees if the whole Fee Invoice has not been paid by the Due Date, unless you have already Subject to the arrangement for payment by notified the College that you wish to move to instalments mentioned below, Fee Invoices for 2021 Plan B. are payable in full on these Due Dates: • If you have not paid the whole Fee Invoice Easter Term (semester 1) Invoice payable by by the Due Date you will be automatically 17 February 2021 converted to Plan B and the $325 Instalment Michaelmas Term (semester 2) Invoice payable by Payment Fee will be charged. 7 July 2021 Payment Plan B: Agreeing to pay in full on those dates is known as • A Late Payment Charge of $150 is applied if Payment Plan A. one-half of the Fee Invoice has not been paid by the First Instalment Date. • If you have not paid one-half of your Fee Invoice by the First Instalment Date you will be in default of your Student Contract and the full amount owing will be immediately payable.

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• A Late Payment Charge of $150 is also You can also pay for a replacement Smartkey (fob, applied if the whole Fee Invoice has not been swipey) through the Kiosk and present the receipt to paid by the Second Instalment date. Student Services who will issue the replacement.

(h) Interest Bursaries The College reserves the right to charge interest on The College has funds available each year to offer a amounts outstanding on Fee Invoices at the current number of bursaries. A bursary is a reduction of fees rate of General Interest Charge set by the Australian based on the financial circumstances of the applicant. Taxation Office. The amount which the College has available is (i) Financial difficulty not sufficient to satisfy all the bursary applications received and thus the process of considering If you are having financial difficulty which is applications is necessarily selective. affecting the payment of your fees you must contact the Finance Manaager, Siva Kidnapillai, A bursary application may be made either at the time [email protected], well before the of application for admission, or upon application Due Date. Silence makes it more difficult to help than for re-admission. Exceptionally an application may might otherwise be the case. be based on a change of circumstances part way through the year. To leave a College Account unpaid without communication is the worst possible course of New admissions action. Applications for admission to the College are (j) Exclusion for non-payment deliberately considered on a “needs blind” basis: the applicant’s financial circumstances are not considered Under clause 3 of the Student Contract, the College in deciding whether to make an offer of admission. may refuse permission for you to continue in residence if Fees are owing on the day six weeks At the time of applying for admission the applicant prior to the commencement of lectures in a semester. also has the opportunity to make a separate For example, if Fees are owing from the Easter application for a bursary, which will be considered Term (semester 1) Invoice 6 weeks before the start subsequently if the admission application is of semester 2, the College may discontinue your successful. There is also the opportunity to apply residency. for a scholarship at the time of initial application: scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic (k) Incidental expenses merit. Your Smartkey allows you to use College printers, Applicants may request information about the washing machines and dryers. Incidental expenses timing of these decisions during the course of the such as printing and laundry cannot be added to applications process. your College fee account or deducted from your bond or caution money. Re-admissions You can add value to your Smartkey through the Current students will be advised of the lodgement Kiosk or Portal, using a debit or credit card. The date for applications for bursaries for the following Smartkey cannot be topped up at the Student year. Bursaries cannot be granted to returning Services counter. Any unused value on your Smartkey students if College fees are outstanding. at the time you move out will not be refunded. You can purchase guest meal vouchers at the Student Services Kiosk – the Kiosk generates a receipt which you present to the staff in the dining room.

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2021 RESIDENT STUDENT FEES As of 16 December 2020 All Commencing and Returning Students 2021

Residency Fees include accommodation, 21 meals per week, student services and support, College facilities, USU Access card and SUSF gym pass.

An extra 2 nights’ accommodation is included in Semester 2, with the move-out date being on Monday, 6 December 2021.

Semester 1: Sat 27 February – Fri 16 July Semester 2: Sat 17 July – Mon 6 December

Semester Fees: Semester 1 Semester 2 Single room with ensuite bathroom (20 weeks x $724) $14,480 $14,687 Single air-conditioned room shared bathroom (20 weeks x $724) $14,480 $14,687 Large single room shared bathroom (20 weeks x $707) $14,140 $14,342 Standard single room shared bathroom (20 weeks x $695) $13,900 $14,099 Twin share room shared bathroom (20 weeks x $556) $11,120 $11,279 Student Club membership fee $180 $180 Extended payment fee (Plan B only) $325 $325 Voluntary tax-deductible donations Building Conservation & Heritage Fund $250 $250 Bursary Fund $200 $200

Commencing Semester 1 Welcome Week accommodation 5 nights1 – single/ensuite or air-con $517 – large single/share bathroom $505 – standard single/share bathroom $496 – twin share room / share bathroom $397 College Welcome Program2 $350 Welcome Pack $150 Student Club Welcome Week activities2 $180 Commencing Semester 2 Welcome Pack $150 All Commencing Students 2021 Application Fee (non-refundable) $100 On acceptance of Conditional Offer Registration Fee (non-refundable) $515 Commitment Bond3 $1,000 Invoiced on first semester of residency 3 Caution Money $1,000

Commencing overseas students Commencing International, Exchange or Study Abroad Students who move in prior to Monday 22 February will be charged extra nights’ accommodation at applicable rate.

Please see over for Payment Plans and explanatory notes

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Payment Plans A & B

Semester 1 invoice will be available on the portal in February 2021. Semester 2 invoice will be available on the portal in June 2021.

Fee invoices must be paid by BPAY. BPAY payment details are on the invoice. Other forms of payment are not available. The College does not accept cash or cheque payments for Fee Invoices.

Payment Plan A - One full payment per semester Payment Plan B - Two equal payments per semester

Semester 1 payment due by 17 February 2021 Semester 1 Semester 2 payment due by 7 July 2021 First payment due by 17 February 2021 Second payment due by 28 April 2021

Semester 2 First payment due by 7 July 2021 Second payment due by 15 September 2021

Plan B incurs a $325 extended payment fee per semester

1Welcome Week is from Monday 22 February to Friday 26 February 2021.

2The College Welcome Program and Student Club Welcome Week activities charges are applicable only to undergraduates.

3 Refundable on final departure from College, subject to Due Notice of Departure being given, deduction for any outstanding fees, costs or charges, and optional deduction of $150 for life membership of the Johnsmen’s Association. Not refundable if enrolment is not commenced.

As per the Student Contract, “Due Notice of Departure” means: (a) in the case of a student departing at the end of Semester 1, notice given on or before 30 April 2021, or (b) in the case of a student departing at the end of Semester 2, notice given on or before 31 October 2021.

Late Payment Charges

Payment Plan A: • A Late Payment Charge of $150 is applied if the whole Fee Invoice has not been paid by the Due Date. • If you have not paid by the Due Date you will be automatically converted to Plan B and an amount of $325 will be charged.

Payment Plan B: • A Late Payment Charge of $150 is applied if one-half of a Fee Invoice has not been paid by the First Instalment Date. • A Late Payment Charge of $150 is also applied if the whole Fee Invoice has not been paid by the Second Instalment date.

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2021 AFFILIATE STUDENT FEES

As at 23 November 2020 All Commencing and Returning Students 2021

Affiliate Fees include 21 meals per week, student services and support, College facilities, USU Access card and SUSF gym pass.

Semester 1 Sat 27 February–Fri 16 July: Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 2 Sat 17 July – Mon 6 December Semester Fee (20 weeks x $175) $3,500 $3,500 Student Club membership fee $180 $180 Voluntary tax-deductible donations Building Conservation & Heritage Fund $250 $250 Bursary Fund $200 $200

Commencing Semester 1 Welcome Week accommodation 5 nights1 – standard single/share bathroom $496 College Welcome Program2 $350 Welcome Pack $150 Student Club Welcome Week activities3 $180

Commencing Semester 2 Welcome Pack $150

All Commencing Students 2021 Application Fee (non-refundable) $100 On acceptance of Conditional Offer Registration Fee (non-refundable) $125 Commitment Bond3 $250 Invoiced on first semester 3 Caution Money $250

Payment Date Semester 1 invoice will be available on the portal in February 2021. Semester 2 invoice will be available on the portal in June 2021. Fee invoices must be paid by BPAY. The full BPAY payment details are on the invoice. Other forms of payment are not available. The College does not accept cash or cheque payments for Fee Invoices.

Semester 1 payment due by 17 February 2021 payment due by Semester 2 7 July 2021

1Welcome Week is from Monday 22 February to Friday 26 February 2021.

2The College Welcome Program and Welcome Week activities charges are applicable only to undergraduates.

3Refundable on final departure from College, subject to Due Notice of Departure being given, deduction for any outstanding fees, costs or charges, and optional deduction of $150 for life membership of the Johnsmen’s Association. Not refundable if enrolment is not commenced. As per the Student Contract, “Due Notice of Departure” means: (a) in the case of a student departing at the end of Semester 1, notice given on or before 30 April 2021, or (b) in the case of a student departing at the end of Semester 2, notice given on or before 31 October 2021.

Late Payment Charges

• A Late Payment Charge of $100 is applied if the whole Fee Invoice has not been paid by the Due Date.

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11.3 FINES AND CHARGES

FINE/FEE AMOUNT IMPOSED FOR REASON Safety Fine Up to $500 • Activating fire alarm. • Tampering with fire equipment endangers the safety of all residents. • Tampering with fire equipment including covering smoke • Tampering with College CCTV detectors or removing door endangers the safety and security of closers. College property and residents. • Using fire extinguishers or fire hoses when there is no fire danger. • Tampering with or damaging CCTV cameras, including covering of cameras. False Fire Alarm $1,760 Causing activation of fire alarm Reimbursing the College for the charge Charge resulting in a Fire and Rescue NSW levied for a false alarm callout. callout. Lockout Fine $40 A student who requires access due Asking an RA to open a door can be a to a lockout on three occasions serious inconvenience, which is easily (whether access is provided by a avoided. temporary access key or the RA) will be charged a Lockout Fine on the third occasion. Replacement Key $25 Making a replacement key. Fee

Parking Fine $90 per day or Parking on College property without part thereof holding a permit, or parking outside an allocated parking space.

Tutorial Fine $35 Missing a tutorial without sending Discourtesy and inconvenience to the tutor. an apology before the deadline (24 hours before the scheduled class). Furniture Removal $70 Removing furniture or appointments Furniture is provided to be used in the Fine from a common room or bedroom. room in which it is placed according to College inventory. Bodily Fluid $70 Spills of bodily fluids in student Spills of bodily fluids pose a serious health Cleaning Fee bedrooms or common areas. & safety threat to College residents and can lead to property damage if not cleaned up in a timely manner.

Rubbish Removal Not less than Leaving rubbish or personal Ample rubbish and donation bins are Fine $70 belongings that need to be removed offered to students to dispose of rubbish by cleaning or Facilities staff after or unwanted personal belongings. This fine your departure. cover both the removal and the disposal of errant rubbish.

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academic probation Conditions which may be CR Corridor Representative. attached to continued student membership. Fellow The title for members of Council other than academic year The College’s academic year is the Rector under the 1857 Act (now repealed). divided into two terms, Easter Term and Michaelmas Fellows’ Cloister The corridor under the Chapel Term. leading to the Vaughan Room and Music Room. acca Academic gown. Wardell planned a corresponding cloister adjacent to what is now the Menzies Wing which was never built: AGM Annual General Meeting of the Student Club the toothed stones outside the door to the 38 Wing held early in Easter Term at which secretaries are indicate the location. elected. formal dinner An expression of the College’s An Dail (1) Irish for “the House”. (2) The College bar. corporate life, held weekly during full term. Traditional angelus bell The bell was cast by John Taylor & elements include gowns, High Table and Latin grace. Co of Loughborough, England, and shipped to the fresher A first year student. College in 1921; it weighs 526 kg. In accordance with tradition the bell is rung daily at noon and 6.00pm. Fresher Corridor Top Corridor, usually (but not always occupied by freshers. antechapel The space before the Chapel. Gatehouse The Gatehouse was built in 1910 after Archbishop’s Dinner A grand occasion at which the Parramatta Road was widened, replacing an earlier Archbishop and Visitor is guest of honour. lodge. Bedel An officer who carries the Staff on ceremonial graduate A person who has a university degree. occasions. Greek Room Overlooks the Chapel in the space Blackabbot Stair A reference to the early originally designed for patients in the Infirmary to hear Benedictine connection. Four of the first five Rectors Mass. (O’Connell, Vaughan, Gillett, Barry) were Benedictine monks. Hall In 1963 the Hall was extended by demolishing the wall between it and the sacristy (now the servery Brennan Room Named for Christopher Brennan, area), creating a direct connection into the antechapel scholar and man of letters (1870-1932). and the rest of the Main Building. bursary Bursaries are fee reductions awarded Heads of College The Heads of six colleges meet according to financial need. together regularly to discuss matters of mutual Chapel The heart of the College where Mass has interest. been celebrated since 1863. High Table The table where the Senior Common Contract Period The period for which a student Room dine at formal dinners. Students and guests is admitted, usually one academic year or one are sometimes invited to High Table. semester. Holy Week The College observes the solemn time Council The College’s governing body consisting from Palm Sunday to Good Friday and Holy Saturday of the Rector and 12 other Council Members. in commemoration of the Lord’s Passion. Council has four ordinary meetings per year as House The student body. well as strategic planning meetings. Its three main committees are the Advancement & Alumni House Committee The committee of the Student Committee; Finance & Risk Committee; and Student Club, elected by the House towards the end of Relations Committee. Michaelmas Term.

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House Executive The Student Club executive Pastoral Team A student peer support team comprising two House Presidents, Secretary and comprising two Sub-Deans, 10 or so RAs and 6 or Treasurer. so CRs. House Presidents In 2018 the Student Club Philosophical Room Wardell called this space changed its Constitution to provide for the election “Room for Philosophical Instruction”. The name of two House Presidents annually, one male and one provides a link to the original intention that the female, the first dual HPs taking office in 2019. College would provide its own lectures in ethics, metaphysics and modern history in substitution for Intercol Sporting and cultural competitions between those at the University. six University of Sydney colleges. Portal Use the Portal, accessible via the College Joint Committee A weekly meeting attended by website, to pay fee accounts, top up your Smartkey, the Rector, Director, Student Life, Dean of Students, submit late dinner requests, submit maintenance Sub-Deans and House Executive. A channel for requests and update your contact details. communication between the College and the student body. prize Prizes are awarded to recognize outstanding academic work while in College. Junior Common Room (JCR) (1) The student members as a collectivity. (2) A room where student RA Resident Assistant. members foregather. Rector The Head of the College. Lady Chapel Traditionally the second altar in a Rector and Fellows The formal designation of the church is dedicated to Our Lady. At St John’s the corporation of St John’s College. Lady Chapel is also the sacristy. Rawson Cup Men’s intercollegiate sports Latin Room The origins of this name are obscure. competition. The Cup was donated in 1906 by the Lemongrove An area notable for an absence of Governor of New South Wales, Sir Harry Rawson. lemon trees. The original sports were Rugby, Cricket, Rowing, Athletics, Tennis and Shooting. L-Week Five days of training for student leaders before Easter Full Term with a focus on College Rosebowl Women’s intercollegiate sports values and risk management. competition. The competition began in 1958 as the McRae Archdale Cup (Principals of Sancta Sophia Matriculation (1) The entry of a name on a roll (Latin and Women’s Colleges respectively) and was named matricula, roll). (2) The ceremony whereby a person the Rosebowl in 1962. The original sports were becomes a student member of St John’s. Swimming, Table Tennis, Hockey, Basketball, Golf, Nagle Library The College library Tennis and Cricket. O’Reilly Room Named for Fr Maurice O’Reilly, Sacristan The sacristan has care of the sacred Rector 1915-1933. objects, vestments and Chapel furnishings. Orphan School Creek The original boundary scholarship Scholarships are fee reductions between the College and the University, the line of the awarded on grounds of academic merit. creek ran along what is now the road between the secretary A person elected to take responsibility for Oval and Vet Science (unsurprisingly called Orphan a particular Student Club activity. School Creek Road). Senior Common Room (SCR) (1) A group which Oval The Oval was constructed in 1935 and these includes senior residents, Council members, days consists of two rectangular playing fields. and invited members. (2) The room where senior Palladian Cup Intercollegiate cultural competition members foregather. dating from 2001.

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Student Club Established in 1891, the Student Club organises sporting, cultural and social events for St The Academic Year John’s students. Universities began to evolve in Europe in the twelfth Student Relations Committee A committee of century and all universities had close relationships with Council which includes nominated Council members, ecclesiastical authorities until at least the revolutions of staff and student representatives, meeting twice each the late eighteenth century. It is not surprising that the term. A channel for communication between Council divisions of the academic year took their names from and the student body. the seasons of the Church’s year. stuvac The week between the end of lectures and Until 1988 the academic year at the University of the beginning of the examination period. Sydney consisted of three nine-week terms with Sub-Deans Two Sub-Deans are appointed annually names still in use at some English universities: Lent to lead the student Pastoral Team. Term (February to May); Trinity Term (June to August); and Michaelmas Term (September to November). In subfusc Men: dark suit or dark jacket and trousers, 1989 the University moved to a two-semester year. white shirt, College tie, black shoes. Women: dark skirt or trousers, dark jacket (optional), white long- At St John’s the academic year is divided into two sleeved shirt or blouse, black shoes. Subfusc is terms. Full Term corresponds to the University’s worn with a gown for the College photo and on other teaching weeks, while Extended Term includes occasions as advised. additional weeks. SUSF Sydney University Sport and Fitness. Easter Term Top Corridor Previously known as Fresher Corridor, Easter Full Term: the University’s teaching weeks in when it was occupied by freshers. first semester. tutorial The College employs tutors to provide Easter Extended Term: from the beginning of assistance to students in addition to the teaching Leadership Week (two weeks prior to the start of which is offered by the University. lectures) to the end of the first semester examination undergraduate A person studying for their first period. degree. Michaelmas Term University Honours Dinner A grand occasion with Michaelmas Full Term: the University’s teaching the Chancellor of the University as guest of honour weeks in second semester. at which academic achievement is celebrated and prizes are presented. Michaelmas Extended Term: from the beginning of lectures to the end of the second semester Valediction (1) The act of saying farewell. (2) examination period. An occasion for that purpose in the last week of Michaelmas Full Term. Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full moon after (in the southern hemisphere) the autumn Vice-Rector Deputy Head of College with overall equinox, which is on 21 March. charge of student matters. The feast of St Michael and All Angels is on 29 Visitor The office of visitor has medieval origins as a September. domestic tribunal with a defined legal jurisdiction over a college or university. The Visitor of St John’s is ex officio the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. Welcome Week A period of quiet relaxation prior to the start of Easter Full Term. Up to 2017 Welcome Week was called Orientation Week.

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Heraldry

In 2008 Richard d’Apice AM, President of the In 2008 a search of physical evidence at the College Australian Heraldry Society, drafted the following disclosed 48 representations of eagles, in windows, blazon of arms: carvings and statues, and on documents, publications and letterheads produced over 150 years. There was Vert perched on a rock an eagle displayed gaze to a good deal of variation in the elements customarily dexter chief proper surrounding its head a nimbus placed on the shield, including the shape and Or issuing from centre chief a demi-sun in splendour orientation of the eagle, what it is standing on or reversed and superimposed at honour point an clutching, the nimbus (halo), and the sun and its rays. equilateral triangle voided of the field also Or The committee which recommended the 2009 or in plainer English: depiction observed: On a green shield, perched on a rock outcrop an After much discussion and deliberation, this final eagle in its proper colours with wings displayed interpretation of the heraldic blazon shows a proud facing to the viewer’s left and with a gold nimbus eagle standing on a rock, head held high, towards surrounding its head beneath a gold demi-sun in the sun which depicts God. The Trinity has been splendour issuing from the centre of the top of the placed inside the sun, the halo modified to a solid shield and itself charged at the honour point with a disk and the eagle’s stance is one of power and voided triangle also gold. majesty, as opposed to his predecessor, who needed a good feed. His wings are on the verge of flight. This bird is going places! Likewise The Word reported that “a much prouder, full-chested eagle has emerged to stand resplendent, clinging with massive talons to the rock beneath him.”

In 2009 the College adopted the standardised depiction of the arms shown on this page, which was used in the magnificent representation above the main doors to the Hintze Building. While a shield is the standard support element for armorial designs in British heraldry, including for This followed some considerable research. In 2007 colleges and universities, a circular seal is more Christopher Lindesay established that the arms had common for academic institutions in continental been “assumed” some time after the foundation of the Europe and is also widely used in the United States. College, that is, were adopted without having been The logo adopted in 2015 places the same proud granted by an heraldic authority such as the College of eagle with his (or her?) talons on a seal rather than Arms in London. a shield, and simplifies the design by reducing the elements and concentrating on the sun’s rays. The motto is accommodated within the seal rather than on a separate scroll. This contemporary design is used on all digital and printed materials – without prejudice to the traditional coat of arms.

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The Eagle of Saint John

The four evangelists have been associated with four symbolic creatures since early times: St Matthew, a human being St Mark, the lion St Luke, the ox St John, the eagle These four are the “living creatures” found in Revelation 4:7 surrounding the throne of the Almighty, “giving glory and honour and thanks to the one who St John’s Eagle in the Light of the World window is seated on the throne”. This text echoes Ezekiel in the College Chapel 1:10 where there are four “living creatures” who propel the throne-chariot of God; each creature has The symbols of the four evangelists became the four faces: “the face of a human being , the face subject of much allegory and interpretation; they have of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the also inspired an immense iconography in buildings, left side, and the face of an eagle.” The four faces manuscripts and art for nearly 2000 years. of each creature in Ezekiel become the four “living creatures” in Revelation. After some early variation as to which creature represents which evangelist, St Jerome in his Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew (written in Bethlehem in CE 398) set out the sequence of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John in that order), and the association of each evangelist with his respective creature, which then became definitive.

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The College of Saint John the Evangelist is a The Student Relations Committee was established corporation constituted by the Saint John’s College in 2013 and consists of several Council members, Act 2018 (NSW) as a continuation of the college the Rector, Vice-Rector and Deans, and student established under the 1857 statute (see 14. Historical representatives including the House Executive, Notes). The name of the corporation is “The Rector Sub-Deans and other student leaders. The SRC and Fellows of Saint John’s College”. Governance meets twice in each Term, and has proven to be an is vested in a Council consisting of the Rector and effective means of communication between Council 12 Council members. The Visitor is the Catholic and the student body. Archbishop of Sydney. Also in 2013 the Rector established a Joint The Council’s functions include: developing and Committee, consisting of the Rector, Vice-Rector, implementing policies and strategic plans for the Deans and House Executive members, to act as an administration of the College; developing and official means of communication between the College implementing the College’s educational and pastoral Officers and elected student representatives. The philosophy; managing the College’s financial Joint Committee (which now also includes the resources; and overseeing the performance of the Sub-Deans) meets weekly during Term. College as a whole. Other staff-student committees include the Equality The College is a charitable corporation registered Committee and Sustainability Committee. Any by the Australian Charities and Not-for Profits student may request that a matter be considered by Commission with charity tax concession status any of the committees by contacting a committee and reporting obligations. The College publishes its member. audited financial statements on the College website. Since 2013 an annual publication, The Annual The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer of the Review, has had the purpose of reporting to the College reporting to Council. Under the Act the College’s stakeholders on the governance and Rector’s functions include: conducting the day-to-day management of the college, including the College’s management of the affairs of the College; acting as finances. steward of the College on behalf of the Council; and In 2017 the College completed a major review and controlling and supervising the College’s students. upgrade of its Enterprise Risk Management policies Council has four ordinary meetings per year as and framework, the work being undertaken by a well as strategic planning meetings, and several specific management team reporting to Council’s committees, including an Advancement & Alumni Finance & Risk Committee. Committee, a Finance & Risk Committee, and a It is College policy that administration staff are hired Student Relations Committee. Time is set aside at after public advertisement and competitive evaluation. each Council meeting for discussion of “big picture” There is a performance review system in place issues in the context of the College’s strategic intent. for all staff and the College invests substantially in Council has adopted a Strategic Plan for the period professional development and continuing education. 2015-2019, and in 2016 Council approved a Master The College is committed to implementing Plan for the College’s campus, both of which are modern “best practice” systems in both corporate accessible on the College website. These high level governance and management, as well as appropriate plans guide the development of operational plans and levels of transparency and accountability in its policies, and decision-making at the operational level. finances and operations.

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Council of St John’s College

January 2021

The Saint John’s College Act 2018 (NSW) provides MEMBERS OF COUNCIL that the Council of the College consists of the Sr Mary Julian Ekman RSM following members: BA (Syd) PhL PhD (Cath Univ America) [b] [a] the Rector, Mr Matthew Gordon [b] 3 members appointed by the Catholic Archbishop BE LLB (Syd) [e] of Sydney, Mr Khan Horne [c] 4 elected members, BAgEc (Syd), MEc (UNE) [c] [d] one member appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of Mrs Christine Liddy AO the University of Sydney, BA (UNSW) [e] [e] 4 members appointed by the Council. Dr Sandra Lynch BA (Illinois), MA (Macq), PhD (UNSW) [e] RECTOR Mr Adrian Diethelm Mr David Pacey BCL (Oxon), BA LLB MTax (Syd) [a] BBus GradDipBus (CSU) [e] CHAIR OF COUNCIL Judge Gerard Phillips Mr John Coorey LLB LLM (Syd) [c] BA LLB (Syd) [c] Rev Richard Waddell DEPUTY CHAIR BA LLB (Syd), BD TheoIM (MCD), JCL (Gregorian) [b] Dr Bernadette Tobin AO GCSG Most Rev Bishop Richard Umbers DD VG EV PP MA MEd (Melb), PhD (Cantab) [d] BEc (Syd), MMgt (Waikato) [b] Ms Alexandra Winter-Irving BEd (Syd), MBA (UTS) [c]

Rectors since 1858

Until 1994 the Rector was required to be a Catholic priest; since then the office may be held a priest or a practising Catholic lay person. 1858 - 1860 Very Rev Maurus O’Connell OSB 1958 - 1968 Very Rev Dr John Burnheim PhD

1860 - 1874 Very Rev Dr John Forrest DD 1969 - 1977 Very Rev Gregory Meere BA

1874 - 1877 Rt Rev Dr Roger Bede Vaughan 1977 - 1980 Very Rev Dr Joseph Rheinberger OSB DD STD

1877 - 1883 Very Rev Dr Anselm Gillett OSB 1980 - 1992 Very Rev Lester Cashen MPS DD 1992 - 1994 Very Rev Barry Tunks MA 1884 - 1887 Very Rev David Barry OSB 1995 - 1999 Mr Marshall McMahon BSc 1888 - 1915 Rt Rev Dr James O’Brien DD 2001 - 2002 Very Rev Dr John Hill PhD 1915 - 1933 Very Rev Dr Maurice O’Reilly CM 2002 - 2008 Dr David Daintree PhD DD 2009 - 2012 Mr Michael Bongers MEd 1933 - 1958 Very Rev John Thompson CM MA 2014 - Mr Adrian Diethelm BCL

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The Visitor

Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP Anthony Fisher was born in Sydney in 1960 and received degrees in History and Law from the University of Sydney before practising law in a city firm. In 1985 he entered the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and was ordained a priest in 1991. He completed a Doctorate (DPhil) in Bioethics at the University of Oxford. From 2000 to 2003 Fr Fisher was foundation Director of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and the Family in Melbourne. From 2003 to 2010 Bishop Anthony was an Auxiliary Since 2004, Anthony Fisher has been an ordinary Bishop of Sydney, where he served as Episcopal Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, the Vicar for Life and Health, Chairman of the Catholic body that advises the Church on bioethics. He has Schools Board and Parish Priest of Our Lady Star of published extensively in bioethics and moral theology, the Sea Parish, Watsons Bay, amongst many other including Catholic Bioethics for a New Millennium appointments. Bishop Anthony was Co-ordinator of (Cambridge University Press). In 2011, he received the World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney. honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from the University In 2010 Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Anthony of Notre Dame Australia. the third Bishop of Parramatta, where he worked In 2014, Pope Francis appointed Anthony Fisher the extensively with the Catholic Education Office, ninth Archbishop of Sydney. In 2015 he was appointed principals and staff on the mission and identity of to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Catholic schools today, and with youth ministers body in the Roman Curia responsible for promulgating and groups in promoting the connection of young and defending Catholic doctrine. Archbishop Anthony people with the Church. In speeches and writings he is also Chair of the Australian Bishops Commission for addressed numerous questions such as refugees, Family, Youth and Life; a member of the Permanent homelessness, the persecution of Christians, Committee of the Australian Catholic Bishops same-sex marriage, the family and social justice, Conference; a member of the Supervisory Group of euthanasia, the existence of God, faith and divine the Truth, Justice and Healing Council; and a member revelation, Christ and the saints, asceticism, the liturgy, of the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education. vocations and preaching.

Visitors since 1858 1940 - 1971 His Eminence Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilroy KBE The College’s Visitor is the Catholic Archbishop of 1971 - 1983 His Eminence James Darcy Sydney. Cardinal Freeman KBE 1858 - 1877 Right Rev Archbishop John Bede 1983 - 2001 His Eminence Edward Bede Cardinal Polding OSB Clancy AC 1877 - 1883 Right Rev Archbishop Roger Bede 2001 - 2014 His Eminence George Cardinal Vaughan OSB Pell AC 1884 - 1911 His Eminence Patrick Francis 2014 - Most Rev Archbishop Anthony Fisher Cardinal Moran OP 1911 - 1940 Right Rev Archbishop Michael Kelly

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St John’s College students 1906 with the Rector, Monsignor James O’Brien DD

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The University of Sydney was established in 1850 generosity of the Catholic community an amount shortly before the introduction of “responsible exceeding 20,000 pounds was pledged in a short government” in the colony of New South Wales. Prior period. to this time the colony had been administered by a English law had always recognised bodies governor with wide executive and legislative powers, established for the advancement of education, such commissioned by the United Kingdom government as the Oxford and Cambridge colleges, as charitable and advised by an appointed local Legislative corporations; as such they could hold property and Council. In 1856 an elected Legislative Assembly was continue for an indefinite period. However the legal introduced (albeit with a very limited franchise) as the status of incorporation could only be achieved by lower house of a bicameral legislature. The population specific governmental authorisation. In England of New South Wales in 1851 was about 200,000 and corporate status for colleges had normally been Sydney about 39,000. granted by royal charter, but there were legal doubts The place of religion in the proposed university was as to whether a colonial governor could issue a the subject of intense debate. At this time many charter. It was thus the practice in the colonies for the older universities in the United Kingdom, and in government to grant corporate status by legislation, many parts of Europe and the United States, had and there are many examples in New South Wales strong governance connections with established of charitable bodies, including schools and colleges, churches. Oxford and Cambridge, for example, being incorporated in the nineteenth century by Acts required students to satisfy a religious “test”, that of the NSW Parliament. is to declare adherence to the established Church The Saint John’s College Act 1857, which received of England. But in New South Wales there had not the Governor’s assent on 15 December 1857, was been an “established” church since at least Plunkett’s one of the early Acts of the new bicameral parliament Church Act of 1836 and the population was broadly which first sat in 1856. divided between Catholics and the main Protestant denominations. The scheme of the Act was to provide for two preconditions: one was that a sum of not less than At Sydney the scheme which was ultimately adopted 10,000 pounds had been “subscribed or contributed” was that the University itself would not have a for the endowment of the College and had been religious character, but the government would “paid or secured to be paid”; the second was that aid the foundation of colleges by the four main 18 fellows had been elected by the subscribers, and Christian denominations in the colony at the time – the fellows had appointed a rector. As soon as the Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian and Methodist. The Governor was satisfied that those conditions had government assistance on offer required financial been met “the same shall be notified by proclamation commitment from the denominations themselves: in the Government Gazette” and immediately upon so long as at least 10,000 pounds were raised, such notification the rector and fellows were to the government would match the amount up to constitute a body corporate by the name of “the 20,000 pounds and make land available within the Rector and Fellows of Saint John’s College.” University’s land grant for the building of a college by that denomination. The Proclamation was duly made by Governor Denison on 1 July 1858 and published in the Gazette The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, John Bede the following day, so 2 July 1858 is the foundation Polding, was an enthusiastic supporter of the date of the College. scheme, and he may be regarded as the founder of St John’s. Due to Polding’s advocacy and the

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Timeline

1788 New South Wales established as a British 1845 The Oxford Anglican clergyman John Henry colony by Governor Arthur Phillip 26 January. Newman is received into the Catholic Church Proclaimed as such on 7 February. (9 October). 1800 Acts of Union create the United Kingdom of 1849 A revolutionary force in Rome proclaims a Great Britain and Ireland, bringing to an end Roman Republic to replace papal rule. The the Irish Parliament in Dublin and providing for short-lived republic (9 February-3 July) is Ireland to elect 100 members to the House of defeated by a French army sent by Napoleon Commons at Westminster. III, which reinstated the temporal rule of Pope Pius IX. The French garrison remained in 1803 First Mass celebrated on Australian soil 15 Rome until 1870. May by Fr James Dixon, an emancipated convict. Permission for Masses was 1850 An Act to incorporate and endow the withdrawn the following year. University of Sydney is passed by the NSW Legislative Council. Section 20 provides that 1820 Two priests, Fr Therry and Fr Connolly, “no religious test shall be administered to any arrive in Australia as government appointed person in order to entitle him to be admitted chaplains to the Catholic community. as a Student of the said University or to hold Fr Therry remains in Sydney and Fr Connolly any office therein”. goes to Hobart. 1852 First students (24 in number) enrol at the 1825 NSW Legislative Council established. University. 1829 The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 passed 1854 An Act to provide for the establishment and by the UK Parliament removes most of the endowment of Colleges within the University discriminatory legal restrictions on Catholics of Sydney is passed by the NSW Legislative enacted since the Reformation. Council (assented to 2 December). 1835 Bishop John Bede Polding, an English 1855 The NSW Government grants the Grose Farm Benedictine monk of St Gregory’s Monastery (126 acres) to the University. The land grant Downside, arrives in Sydney as the first Vicar provides for sub-grants to be made to four Apostolic of “New Holland, van Diemen’s denominations for the building of colleges. Land and adjoining islands”. 1856 First sitting of NSW Legislative Assembly. 1836 The Church Act 1836 (NSW) drafted by John Hubert Plunkett provides for grants of 1857 Archbishop Polding issues a pastoral letter 21 public money for the building of churches and June seeking donations for the establishment maintenance of ministers of religion of any of a Catholic college within the University. denomination, thus ending the “established” A public meeting at St Mary’s Cathedral in position of the Church of England in the August raises nearly £12,000 in cash and colony. pledges. 1840 End of transportation of convicts to NSW. 1857 An Act to incorporate Saint John’s College as 150,000 convicts had been transported to a College within the University of Sydney is NSW since 1788. passed by NSW Parliament (assented to 15 December). 1842 Establishment of the Australian Catholic hierarchy 5 April. Polding is appointed first Archbishop of Sydney and Metropolitan of Australia 9 April, with sees also created in Hobart and Adelaide.

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1858 Upon notification in the Government Gazette 1863 Main Building is opened in September and on 2 July of a Proclamation made by Rector Forrest and two students move in. Governor Denison the previous day, St John’s 1865 St Mary’s Cathedral destroyed by fire 29 College is incorporated. The Dean of St June. William Wilkinson Wardell is appointed Mary’s Cathedral (and first architect for a new cathedral. Australian-born priest), Fr Maurus O’Connell OSB, is appointed Rector pro tem while a 1868 Attempted assassination of Prince Alfred, permanent Rector is sought. Duke of Edinburgh, by Henry O’Farrell at Clontarf 12 March. Royal Prince Alfred 1859 College Council instructs architect William Hospital is subsequently founded by public Wilkinson Wardell to prepare plans for a subscription in “heartfelt gratitude” at the College building 3 January. Prince’s recovery. O’Farrell is hanged for 1859 Construction commences on Chapel, Hall attempted murder. and main range including rooms for 27 1869 First Vatican Council opened by Pope Pius IX students. 8 December. 1860 Foundation stone of the main building laid by 1870 Napoleon III withdraws the French garrison Archbishop Polding 3 January. from Rome in early August due to the 1860 Wardell resigns 16 May and is replaced outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in July. by Edmund Blackett as architect with On 20 September Italian troops entered instructions to build to Wardell’s design. Rome: the Pope declared himself to be the “prisoner of the Vatican”. The capital of Italy 1860 Fr John Forrest, an Irish priest recommended was moved from Florence to Rome in July by Cardinal Cullen, installed as Rector 7 1871. September. 1870 First Vatican Council adjourned indefinitely 1860 The Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont under on 20 September, having proclaimed the King Victor Emmanuel II of the House of doctrine of papal infallibility in the Dogmatic Savoy conquers and annexes the major part Constitution Pastor Aeternus on 18 July. of the Papal States in central Italy. 1873 In 1873 and 1874 there were no student 1860 Deed of Sub-Grant to St John’s of 18 acres enrolments. from the University land grant 5 December. 1873 Roger Bede Vaughan, an English Benedictine 1861 The first students, three in number, enrol at monk from Downside, arrives in Sydney St John’s. Rector Forrest and the students 16 December as Coadjutor Archbishop to take up residence at “Cypress Hall”, City Polding cum jure successionis. Road (now the site of the University Catholic Chaplaincy). 1874 Archbishop Vaughan takes up residence in the College in May and succeeds Forrest as 1861 A parliament of Italian deputies in Turin Rector in June. proclaims the new Kingdom of Italy with Victor Emmanuel II as King and Rome as its 1875 The first endowed scholarship is established capital 17 March. However papal governance at St John’s to commemorate the centenary of Rome as the seat of the now much of the birth of the Irish patriot Daniel diminished Papal States continues under the O’Connell. protection of the French garrison.

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1877 Vaughan succeeds as Archbishop of Sydney 1917 The East Window, manufactured by Hardman upon the death of Polding 16 March. & Co, is installed in the Chapel and the Vaughan reluctantly resigns as Rector in view mosaic sanctuary floor is laid by Melocco of his new status as the College’s Visitor. Bros, both donated by Countess Eileen Freehill. 1880 The first St Patrick’s Day Parade is held, marching from St Benedict’s Broadway to 1918 Armistice ends hostilities in Europe 11 Circular Quay. November. 1882 First stage of the new St Mary’s Cathedral, 1923 St John’s agrees with the Sisters of the consisting of the chancel and transepts, Sacred Heart to grant land for establishment is dedicated by Archbishop Vaughan 8 of a Catholic women’s residence within the September. University, known initially as Sancta Sophia Hall. 1883 Archbishop Vaughan dies 18 August at Ince Blundell Hall near Liverpool, England, whilst 1925 Christopher Brennan’s library of Greek and on his way to Rome. Vaughan is succeeded Latin scholarship is purchased by H M Moran as Archbishop in 1884 by Patrick Francis and donated to the College. The collection Moran, created cardinal in 1885. is now held on loan at Fisher Rare Books where conditions are suitable for long term 1897 First Commemoration Day procession preservation. of Sydney University students from the University to Sydney Town Hall. 1928 The West Window, manufactured by Hardman & Co, is installed in the Hall in 1898 In June a referendum on the draft federal memory of T J Purcell, a Fellow Constitution is supported in four of the 1921-1927. The window includes the arms of Australian colonies (NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) but the universities of Paris, Oxford, Cambridge fails to achieve the affirmative vote of 80,000 and Sydney, and panels depicting medicine, required by NSW. law, arts, science and engineering. 1899 A referendum on an amended federal 1928 The 29th International Eucharistic Congress is Constitution is passed in five of the colonies. held in Sydney September 2-9. Ceremonies In 1900 WA also votes to join the federation. include the dedication of St Mary’s Cathedral, 1901 Commonwealth of Australia established 1 now completed by the construction of the January. nave, and a procession of the Blessed 1910 New Gatehouse built, funded by Sydney City Sacrament from Manly to Hyde Park, Council in compensation for land resumed witnessed by 500,000 people. Part of the from St John’s to enable the widening of procession was a trip across the Harbour on Parramatta Road and the consequent the ferry Burra-Bra, which was painted white demolition of the “Lodge”. and gold for the occasion. 1914 A complex series of mobilisations, ultimatums 1928 Countess Freehill donates the oak panelling and declarations of war amongst the in the Chapel and the statues of Our Lady European powers in July and August and St John (carved by Koffmefer of Munich), commences the First World War. dedicated 22 September by Cardinal Cerretti, Papal Legate to the Eucharistic Congress. 1915 ANZAC landing at Gallipoli 25 April.

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1929 The Lateran Treaties between Italy and the 1946 Cardinal Gilroy has Archbishop Vaughan’s Holy See recognise the Vatican City as a remains brought to Australia from Liverpool in state under international law and provide for England where he died in 1883: upon arrival financial compensation for the loss of the in Sydney in August the casket lies in state Papal States. overnight in the St John’s Chapel prior to interment at St Mary’s Cathedral. 1930 Sancta Sophia College incorporated 7 March. 1950 The Benning building constructed on 1930 Alfred Coffey donates his pictures “Curse the the corner of Johns Hopkins Drive and Gold” and “Terrigal Beach”, now hung in the Missenden Road. Reading Room. 1958 New St John’s Oval opened 27 July. 1935 St John’s Oval constructed using fill from excavation of city underground rail tunnels. 1961 Menzies Wing opened by Prime Minister R G Menzies and Cardinal Gilroy 14 May. 1937 Countess Freehill pledges £15,000 for construction of a tower as envisaged by 1962 Second Vatican Council opened by Pope Wardell. The Freehill Tower foundation stone John XXIII 11 October. was laid by Archbishop Kelly 12 September 1963 The plasterwork was removed from the walls but financial constraints led to the tower as of the Chapel and the sacristy (now the built being lower than Wardell’s design. servery) leaving the “hen-pecked” stone walls 1938 Lady Chapel constructed in the new Tower which at the time was thought to be “very with a mosaic floor by Melocco Bros effective decoration”. depicting titles of Our Lady. 1965 Vatican Council closed by Pope Paul VI 8 1939 ‘38 Wing opened 3 March. December. 1939 German invasion of Poland 1 September. 1967 Polding Wing opened by Governor Sir Roden Australia at war with Germany 3 September. Cutler VC and Archbishop James Carroll 26 November. 1941 Japanese attack on the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii on 7 December 1970 Pope Paul VI is the first pope to visit Australia brings US into the Second World War. 30 November-3 December. Australia at war with Japan 9 December. 1975 Fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese and Viet 1942 Fall of Singapore 15 February. 14,972 Cong forces 30 April. 60,000 Australian Australian troops captured as prisoners of armed forces personnel served in Vietnam war. between June 1965 and March 1972. 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea 7-8 May. Battle of 1975 Final Commem Day procession. Midway 4-7 June. 1986 The second papal visit to Australia, this 1944 D-Day landings of 160,000 Allied troops on time by Pope John Paul II, 24 November-1 the coast of Normandy 6 June. By 4 July one December. His itinerary includes an address million troops had been landed. to representatives of Australian institutions of higher learning in the Quadrangle at the 1945 German surrender 8 May. Japanese University of Sydney. The papal flag flown surrender 15 August. from the Clock Tower is now displayed in the tower vestibule at St John’s. 1989 University replaces three term academic year with two semesters.

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1989 Peace Stone dedicated 15 October. 2010 Hintze Wing opened by Governor Marie Bashir and Cardinal Pell 28 February. 1993 St Thomas More Window dedicated by Cardinal Clancy 1 August. 2010 Canonisation of St Mary of the Cross McKillop, Australia’s first saint 17 October. 1994 An amendment to the Saint John’s College Act permits the appointment of a lay rector. 2015 Vaughan Room opened by Archbishop Fisher 22 October. 1995 Pope John Paul II visits Australia for the second time and beatifies Mother Mary 2016 Blessed John Henry Newman Window McKillop at a Mass at Randwick Racecourse, dedicated 22 May. 19 January. 2018 Saint John’s College Act 2018 passed 2000 Spires are installed on the south towers of by NSW Parliament and comes into force St Mary’s Cathedral, completing Wardell’s on 2 July, the 160th anniversary of the design of 1865. incorporation of the College. 2001 The first women students (37 in number) 2018 St John’s is listed on the NSW State Heritage commence at St John’s. Register 31 August. 2008 World Youth Day is held in Sydney 2018 Nagle Library opened by NSW Minister 15-20 July. 400,000 people attend the final for Education Rob Stokes and blessed by Mass at Randwick Racecourse with Pope Bishop Terence Brady 7 November. Benedict XVI as the principal celebrant. The 2019 Cardinal John Henry Newman canonised by Pope consecrates the new high altar in the Pope Francis 13 October. Cathedral 19 July.

Popes since 1858 Sovereigns of the United Kingdom since 1858 and their consorts

1846 - 1878 Pius IX (Giovanni Maria 1837 - 1901 Victoria (Prince Albert) Mastai-Ferretti) 1901 - 1910 Edward VII (Queen Alexandra) 1878 - 1903 Leo XIII (Vincenzo Pecci) 1910 - 1936 George V (Queen Mary) 1903 - 1914 Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) 1936 Edward VIII 1914 - 1922 Benedict XV (Giacomo della 1936 - 1952 George VI (Queen Elizabeth) Chiesa) 1952 - Elizabeth II (Australian title 1922 - 1939 Pius XI (Achille Ratti) changed to Queen of Australia 1939 - 1958 Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli) in 1973) (Prince Philip) 1958 - 1963 John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli) 1963 - 1978 Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini) 1978 John Paul I (Albino Luciani) 1978 - 2005 John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) 2005 - 2013 Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) 2013 - Francis (Jorge Bergoglio)

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Bucolic life

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

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ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CAMPUS BASEMENT NORTH 1 10 0 5 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN L'DRY LINEN PLANT HINTZE WING LIFT PLANT WC STORE WORKSHOP

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LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2

NORTH NORTH 15m 15m 10 10 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 0 5 0 5 GROUND FLOOR PLAN MENZIES WING '38 WING POLDING WING MENZIES WING '38 WING POLDING WING 247 231 239 225 227 235 233 229 241 237 263 243 261 251 257 255 253 259 249 141 BATH 139 157 L'DRY 143 133 131 137 135 127 145 129 125 BATH 153 151 147 149 155 STORE KIT. 266 124 160 226 240 228 236 232 234 230 238 242 244 WC 126 128 132 130 264 136 134 142 138 144 262 256 254 252 250 258 140 260 248 BATH 156 154 BATH L'DRY 158 150 148 KITCHEN WC 268 267 223 224 122 123 269 270 221 222 121 120 271 272 ROOM JUNIOR COMMON 220 219 119 118 MIDDLE CORRIDOR 218 217 273 117 116 DAIL WC BATHS 215 216 115 114 214 213 OFFICE 113 112 FINANCE WC DIRECTOR, ROOM OPERATION RECEPTION COMMON PODIUM HINTZE WING LIFT QUADRANGLE HINTZE WING READING ROOM QUAD CLOISTER LIFT RECTOR'S BOARDROOM 211 212 STUDENT NAGLE LIBRARY SERVICES 111 209 210 LIFE 109 AND ALUMNI STUDENT PHILANTHROPY DIRECTOR, 208 207 108 107 ROOM 206 205 PHILOSOPHICAL ROOM 106 SENIOR 105 COMMON 204 203 104 103 WC

201

202 STAIRS BLACKABBOT HALL STAIRS HALL

101

102 STAIRS

BLACKABBOT

HALL STAIRS HALL FELLOWS' CLOISTER FELLOWS' BBQ HALL CHAPEL SERVERY HIGH ALTAR SANCTUARY ANTECHAPEL ROOM ROOM MUSIC KITCHEN VAUGHAN VESTIBULE MANAGER FACILITIES LADY CHAPEL (SACRISTY) TOWER FREEHILL 281 282 283 ANNEX NAGLE BATH RECEPTION OFFICE OFFICE PLUNKETT WING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WC PLUNKETT WING

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LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 NORTH 15m 10 0 5 SECOND FLOOR PLAN MENZIES WING '38 WING POLDING WING 341 349 335 337 345 343 339 351 347 373 353 371 367 365 369 BATH 332 376 348 334 336 344 340 342 338 346 350 374 372 368 366 364 370 330 331 328 329 326 327 324 325 322 323 321 320 318 ROOM 316 COMMON HINTZE WING 314 LIFT 311 312 309 310 308 307 306 305 304 303 301 302

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PROCEDURES NORTH 15m

When the fire alarm sounds, be aware that there is a IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 10 potential emergency in the building. On hearing the alarm or on instructions to evacuate: When you hear the fire alarm BEEP BEEP BEEP R RESCUE (if in the Hintze building) or FIRE BELL (if in the 0 5 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN Heritage buildings): Rescue anyone in immediate danger Switch off all appliances, collect your room keys and A ALARM

POLDING WING wait for further instructions or the evacuation alarm. Raise the alarm and follow the emergency procedures When you hear the evacuation alarm WHOOP C CLOSE WHOOP WHOOP (if in the Hintze building) or FIRE Close doors and contain the fire BELL (if in Heritage buildings): 544 542 540 538 536 534 AREA BATHS COMMON E EXTINGUISH

STORE • You MUST evacuate via the nearest EXIT; Attempt to put out the fire only if you have been • Proceed to your Fire Assembly Area and trained AND it is safe to do so report to your Fire Warden; REMEMBER • Take your room keys with you. Leave all belongings behind. The Senior Fire Brigade • Leave the building by the nearest FIRE EXIT Officer will advise when it is safe to return to • Never assume that the alarm is a drill or a re-enter the building. false alarm Emergency and evacuation procedures are located • Walk briskly but without hurrying the person on the back of the door or notice board of every room ahead of you and indicate your Assembly Area. • Follow the instructions given by Fire Wardens • Do not attempt to use fire-fighting equipment unless you have been trained and it is safe to do so

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