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Resident Handbook 2021
Nidja Noongar Boodjar Noonook Nyininy
St Catherine's College acknowledges that it is situated on Whadjuk Noongar country
This document was last updated in: January 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE RESIDENT HANDBOOK AT A GLANCE 6
RESPECT 6
SAFETY 6
HEALTH & WELLBEING 7
COMMUNITY 7
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE 7
DRUGS & ALCOHOL 8
DOs & DON’Ts FOR A SMOOTHER LIFE IN COMMUNITY 8
MAP OF ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE PREMISES 9
WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE 10
ABOUT ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE 11
ABOUT THE COLLEGE HANDBOOK 11
1. COLLEGE RULES AND GUIDELINES 11
1.1 CODE OF CONDUCT 12
1.2 CODE OF ETHICS 13
1.3 DISCIPLINARY ACTION 13
2. COLLEGE COMMUNITY 14
2.1 STAFF 14
2.2 RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS 14
2.3 MENTORS 15
2.4 STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND THE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM 15
2.5 GRADUATE PROGRAM AND THE GRADUATE COMMON ROOM 15
2.6 ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE 16
3. LIVING IN THE COLLEGE 16
3.1 WITHNELL DINING HALL 16
3.1.1 DINING ETIQUETTE 16
3.1.2 MEAL TIMES 17
3.1.3 MISSED MEALS 17
3.1.4 PACKED MEALS 17
3.1.5 PAY-AS-YOU-GO AND GUEST MEALS 17
3.1.6 SPECIAL DIETS 17
3.1.7 DAILY NEWSPAPERS 18
3.2 FORMAL HALL 18
3.3 ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE 18
3.4 GUESTS 18
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3.5 MAIL 19
3.6 COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS 19
3.7 COLLEGE CALENDAR 20
3.8 COLLEGE ROW 20
3.9 NOISE 20
3.10 NOTICEBOARDS 20
3.11 PARKING 20
3.12 FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS 21
3.13 PETS 21
3.14 SMOKING 21
4. FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS 22
4.1 INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LEARNING (DANDJOO DARBALUNG) 22
4.2 THE CENTRE FOR YOUTH INNOVATION 22
4.3 PRISM ALLIANCE (SCHOLARSHIPS & MENTORING) 22
4.4 GRADUATE PROGRAM 22
4.5 ACADEMIC PROGRAM 22
4.5.1 ACADEMIC PRINCIPLES 22
4.5.2 SPECIALIST TUTORIALS 23
4.5.3 TRANSITION TO UNI WORKSHOPS 23
4.5.4 VISITING SCHOLARS/FACULTY DINNERS/BOARDROOM LUNCHES 23
4.6 ARTS & MUSIC 23
4.7 SPORTS 23
4.8 SERVICE LEARNING 24
4.9 SUSTAINABILITY 24
5. WELLBEING 24
5.1 ILLNESS AND FIRST AID 24
5.2 MEDICAL SERVICES 24
5.3 CAMPUS SECURITY 24
5.4 SUPPORT SERVICES 24
6. RESIDENT ROOMS 24
6.1 SINGLE ROOM 24
6.2 STUDIO ROOM 24
6.3 ROOM ALLOCATIONS 24
6.4 CLEANING OF ROOMS 26
6.6 BEDDING 26
6.7 BICYCLES 26
6.8 COOKING 26
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6.9 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 27
6.10 UTILITIES 27
6.11 FLOORS 27
6.12 FURNITURE 27
6.13 WALLS 27
6.14 STORAGE 27
7. COLLEGE FACILITIES 28
7.1 THE BIG RED SLIDE 28
7.2 COMMON ROOMS 28
7.3 BREAKOUT AREAS 28
7.4 INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SPACE 28
7.5 CENTRE FOR YOUTH INNOVATION AND BLOOM AT ST
CAT’S 28
7.6 THE LEARNING CENTRE, STUDY AND TUTORIAL ROOMS 28
7.7 COMPUTER LAB 28
7.7.1 INTERNET NETWORK 28
7.8 MUSIC ROOMS 29
7.9 M.E. WOOD ROOM (BRIDIE’S) 29
7.10 COURTYARDS 29
7.11 ROOFTOP GARDENS 29
7.12 MICRO-THEATRE 29
7.13 LAUNDRIES 29
7.14 COMMUNAL KITCHENETTES 29
8. SAFETY AND SECURITY 30
8.1 SECURE ENTRY CARD 30
8.2 LOCK UP 30
8.3 ROOM SECURITY 30
8.4 FIRE REGULATIONS 30
8.4.1 FIRE HAZARDS 30
8.4.2 ROOM FIRE DETECTORS 31
8.4.3 FIRE EVACUATION 31
8.4.3.1 FIRE EXIT DOORS AND STAIRWAYS 31
8.4.3.2 FIRE INSTRUCTIONS 31
8.4.3.3 IN A MAJOR FIRE 31
8.4.3.4 IN A MINOR FIRE 31
8.4.3.5 FIRE PREVENTION 31
8.4.3.6 FIRE DRILLS 31
8.5 OTHER EMERGENCIES 32
9. RESIDENCY CONTRACT 32
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9.1 RULES OF ADMISSION AND RESIDENCE 32
9.2 RE-ADMISSION POLICY 32
9.3 UNIVERSITY COURSE CHANGES 33
9.4 BREAKING CONTRACT 33
9.5 RESIDENCY FEES 33
9.6 DEPARTING THE COLLEGE 33
9.7 VACATION RESIDENCE 33
10. POLICIES 33
10.1 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 33
10.2 HARASSMENT POLICIES 34
10.2.1 SEXUAL HARASSMENT 35
10.2.2 RESOLVING COMPLAINTS 35
10.3 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY 36
10.3.1 Definitions 36
10.3.2 Confidentiality 37
10.3.3 Who to Contact in College 37
10.3.4 Potential Outcomes from an Investigation 38
10.3.5 Where to go for Support and Information 39
10.3.6 Make a Report 39
10.3.6.1 Make a Formal Report to College 39
10.3.6.2 Make an Informal Report to College 39
10.3.6.3 Make a Report to your University 39
10.3.7 Seek Advice or Support from College 39
10.4 ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES POLICY 40
10.4.1 RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITY 41
10.4.2 ALCOHOL USE IN COLLEGE 41
11. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY GUIDELINES 42
11.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES 42
11.2 DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT 42
11.3 COMPLAINT 42
11.4 COMPLAINANT, RESPONDENT 43
11.5 PROCEDURES 43
11.5.1 STAGES OF THE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES 43
11.5.2 PERSONS TO HANDLE THE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE 43
11.5.3 GUIDELINES FOR THOSE WITH A COMPLAINT 43
Appendix 1: Complaint Process for Misconduct: bullying, harassment, hazing,
discrimination 45
Appendix 2: Complaint Process for Misconduct: bullying, harassment, hazing,
discrimination 46
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THE RESIDENT HANDBOOK AT A GLANCE
RESPECT
St Catherine’s College is committed to being a vibrant living and learning community. Respectful
relationships underpin our core values of Diversity, Integrity, Courage and Leadership.
Every member of the College should always feel comfortable, safe and able to fully participate in all the
community has to offer.
The College expects the commitment of every member to conduct themselves in accordance with our core
values at all times. Residents are expected to know and to adhere to the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics
and College Policies.
The College does not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying, hazing, sexual misconduct or
discrimination. If you experience or witness any of these please make a report.
SAFETY
There is a staff member on call 24 hours a day.
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL: 000
FOR OTHER ASSISTANCE:
8.30am – 5pm: 94420 400 (Reception)
5pm – 8.30am: 0439 243 921 (On-Duty Resident Advisor)
If you are ill or require medical attention, please notify Reception during office hours or the On-Duty
Resident Advisor (RA) after hours.
After-hours access to the College premises is by your Secure Entry Card only. Do not give anyone else your
Secure Entry Card. If you lose your Secure Entry Card report it immediately to Reception.
Do not leave your door open when you are not in your room.
You must accompany guests at all times. If you invite someone into College they are considered your
guest and you are responsible for them and their actions at all times whilst they are on the premises.
Do not let anyone that you do not know into the College after hours.
Resident Handbook 6Guest stays are restricted to 10 free nights per semester for no more than 3 consecutive days at a
time. This is to avoid guests disturbing others in the community.
In the event of a fire alarm evacuate immediately. Remember to take your Secure Entry Card and to
put on your shoes.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
St Cat’s has an Open-Door Policy – you can talk to any RA or staff member if you are experiencing
difficulties, have an issue or concern, or if you are worried about a friend. Don’t be afraid to ask for help for
yourself or a friend.
COMMUNITY
Commit to being actively involved in the College – this includes getting involved in events and
programs, lending a helping hand and sharing your ideas.
To keep up to date on important news please:
• Join the College Facebook page
• Read the College bulletin (published once a week on Sunday)
• Keep an eye on College noticeboards
• Open emails (if you get one, it will be important)
Some important College meetings and functions include Formal Hall, Faculty Dinners, the General
Meeting each semester, your Wing Meetings, Commencement and Valedictory Dinner, and the Annual
St Catherine’s Ball.
Formal Hall is an integral part of life in College, it’s our family dinner once a week. Residents who are in
their first year at university are expected to attend each week and later year students to attend
regularly.
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Seek help early! Let the Academic Coordinator or Deputy Head of College know about anything that might
affect your academic achievement, academic standing or full-time enrolment.
Resident Handbook 7Park only in designated bays and only with a valid
DRUGS & ALCOHOL Parking Permit. Traffic inspectors are very active in
Nedlands.
Stay safe. Drink responsibly for your health and
safety and the safety of others. Do not take Lock your bike away, bike theft is rife across College
illegal drugs and substances. The law of the land Row. Make sure you have a U-bolt lock.
applies in College.
Keep your noise down. Everyone is studying and
Look out for each other. If you go out as a group working and trying to get the most out of uni life –
of St Cat’s friends, come home as a group. keep it quiet after 10pm. Help everyone enjoy a
home that is conducive to a happy, healthy and
The M.E. Wood Room (Bridie’s) is the only successful life.
public space in which alcohol can be
consumed outside of official College functions Be good neighbours. Think about the noise
or events. Everywhere else outside your room you make coming and going on Park Road and
is alcohol free (including the corridors). put your rubbish in the bin. Our neighbours are
young families, retired couples and busy
DOs & DON’Ts FOR A SMOOTHER
professionals – take time to say hello and be
LIFE IN COMMUNITY
good citizens.
Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.
No parties in College outside of organised
College events. Inviting large numbers of non-
Clean up after yourself and leave common
residents to the College is not permitted and such
areas neat and tidy for everyone else.
gatherings should take place off-campus.
Report breakage and spills to staff or an RA
No smoking anywhere on campus. Except for the
immediately so everyone can enjoy the table and seats at the front of College (Stirling Hwy).
facilities. Think about quitting an expensive habit that is killing
you – QUIT.
The on-duty RA is available until 10.00pm each
day. Calls after this time should be for
emergencies only. In the case of lock-outs after
10.00pm ask for assistance on the St Catherine’s
Residents Miscellaneous Facebook Group, or stay
with a friend. Remember, RAs are students too
and have their own commitments!
Do not take food or crockery/cutlery from the
Withnell Dining Hall, or we will run out of things
for everyone else. You are not permitted to use
another resident’s meal allowance or give your
own to someone else to use.
Phones may be used in the Dining Hall but you
must step outside to take calls. Use this time to
talk and meet new friends rather than staring at
your screens!
No phones may be used during Formal Halls or
formal meals.
Footwear must always be worn in the Dining Hall
for health and safety reasons, as well as respect
for etiquette.
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PREMISES
Resident Handbook 9WELCOME FROM THE HEAD The College has an outstanding reputation as a
centre of excellence and innovation and you will
OF COLLEGE join a formidable network of alumni who have
Welcome to St Catherine's College. As a resident made significant contributions to communities
of the College, you will have an unparalleled across the world.
opportunity to develop a network of friends and Here you are engaged as true citizens of the world,
colleagues from around the world, from every walk where the pursuit of excellence is underpinned by
of life, studying in every course the university has our core values of diversity, integrity, courage and
to offer. Take this opportunity, it will last you a leadership.
lifetime!
Live and learn and laugh and yours will be the
We offer you an exhilarating educational ultimate university experience. I am always happy
experience in a culturally diverse, dynamic and to speak with you and welcome you to drop into
supportive environment. my office whenever my door is open. If it is closed
you may have to make an appointment to see me,
Our comprehensive academic program will but I will always make time to see you as quickly
support your pursuit of academic excellence while as possible.
our innovation hub and service learning programs
offer you the opportunity to make a positive Welcome again to St Catherine’s College. I wish
difference to your world while you study. you every happiness and success this year. Make
it your very best yet.
At the College you will find inspiration and
encouragement to be an agent for positive Fiona Crowe
change in your world. Head of College
Resident Handbook 10ABOUT ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE ones we've been waiting for. We are the change
that we seek. Barack Obama
St Catherine's is more than just a university
residential College. It's an engaging, vibrant ABOUT THE COLLEGE HANDBOOK
community dedicated to the pursuit of
excellence, intent on creating a community of St Catherine’s College (“The College”,
scholars and focused on service to the wider “College”) assumes that every resident will
have carefully and thoroughly read the College
community.
Handbook, Residency Contract and the Terms
Our core values underpin the abiding spirit and and Conditions of Residency, and that you
determination of our College community to make (the “Resident”) will meet the expectations
a positive mark in our world every day. and standards articulated in these documents.
Here are the quotes our residents have chosen 1. COLLEGE RULES AND GUIDELINES
to describe our core values:
The College has some formalities and some
DIVERSITY: When it comes to human dignity, traditions that may seem a little strange to you, but
we cannot make compromises. Angela Merkel these have been formed over many years and are
designed to build a strong community with
INTEGRITY: It takes a great deal of bravery to continuity over time. Try to remember that you will
stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand meet residents here from many different countries,
up to our friends. J. K. Rowling cultures, backgrounds and ways of being, striving
to achieve their goals and make the most of their
COURAGE: Courage is what it takes to stand up opportunities. No one will find College life
and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down completely familiar, but everyone should feel they
and listen. Winston Churchill can contribute to making it a positive experience.
We try not to have rules so much as guidelines,
LEADERSHIP: Change will not come if we wait for but sometimes even guidelines seem restrictive.
some other person or some other time. We are the
Resident Handbook 11All our guidelines are designed to assist over 400 ๏ Respect and consideration from other
people live together respectfully and residents, staff and official guests
harmoniously. ๏ Freedom from harassment and physical
and emotional harm
If you have an idea, speak up. If you get support
for it, make it happen! You are an essential part of ๏ Access to assistance and support from staff
building a strong and supportive community, so if
you think that something can be done better or ๏ High standards of cleanliness, hygiene and
there is a gap that needs filling, take responsibility safety in living spaces and College
and approach the staff and work together to common areas
improve things for everyone.
๏ Sleep, study and down time in their room and
common spaces without disturbance,
1.1 CODE OF CONDUCT excessive noise or anti-social behaviour
The College expects the commitment of every The Code of Conduct applies to all residents
resident to conduct themselves responsibly at all and staff of the College.
times. You are expected to know and to adhere
to this Code and to all College Policies. Its purpose is to ensure that residents understand
their rights and responsibilities, those of others
College policies and guidelines are in place to within the community and that they commit to a
ensure that each resident feels comfortable, standard of conduct that will guarantee a safe,
safe and able to fully participate in community caring, respectful and successful living and
life. learning experience for all.
An integral part of each resident’s contract with The Code of Conduct does not cover every
the College is the agreement to abide by the possible situation. Residents can judge
College Code of Conduct. whether their behaviours are appropriate by
applying this age-old rule: “Would I like to be
The College is committed to a culture of: spoken to or treated in this way?”
๏ Community-mindedness As a resident within the College community,
you are expected to:
๏ High academic performance and support
๏ Commit fully to all College expectations
๏ Responsible social behaviours for community behaviour
๏ Negotiating conflict with integrity and ๏ Comply with all College policies and regulations
compassion
๏ Represent the College in ways that reflect
๏ Relationships based on respect, honesty,
positively on the reputation of the College
empathy and valuing individual differences and your university
๏ Service to others ๏ Strive for academic excellence and seek
๏ Leadership by example support when difficulties arise
๏ Behave ethically and honestly
๏ Equitable and ethical decision-making
๏ Environmental responsibility ๏ Accept the consequences and outcomes of
your actions
๏ Innovation
๏ Treat staff, other residents and official
guests with respect and empathy
All residents have the right to enjoy: ๏ Deal with conflict in a calm and sensible manner
๏ Personal privacy within the College
Resident Handbook 12๏ Demonstrate behaviours which support Respect for People
community safety, security and
harmony People should be treated as individuals with rights
to be honoured and defended. Respect for the
๏ Follow instructions and requests from staff rights of other people is the basis on which
individuals become members of a community and
๏ Refuse to participate in harassment, accept their social responsibilities to behave with
vilification, intimidation, discrimination or other sincerity and integrity.
anti-social behaviours, in person, via social
media or through innuendo or gossip Personal and Professional Responsibility
๏ Report incidents of harassment, This principle requires that people avoid doing
discrimination or unacceptable behaviour harm to others and exhibit courteous behaviour. In
๏ Comply with all safety and fire procedures so doing, they are expected to protect the rights of
as instructed others and respect the diversity of all cultures and
people.
๏ Make informed and legal decisions
around alcohol use Breaches of the College Code of Conduct
and/or Code of Ethics will be brought before the
๏ Pay the costs associated with any damage to, or Deputy Head of College and/or Head of College
loss of College property caused by you and your and may result in disciplinary action.
guests (“non-residents”)
Disciplinary action may include, but is not
๏ Keep noise levels reasonable and respect limited to:
quiet hours. Fines will be issued for
continuing to disturb fellow residents ๏ Suspension or expulsion from the College,
with liability for whole of contract fees
๏ Not use or possess illegal substances
๏ Conditions placed on continued residence or
๏ Report illegal substances on College premises membership of the College, including but not
limited to:
1.2 CODE OF ETHICS
- Payment of a fine
As a residential college affiliated with UWA, the - Community service
College adopts the University’s Code of Ethics - Exclusion from certain College events
which is a statement of the ethical principles, or activities
values and behaviours expected of staff and - Requirement to relocate room
residents. UWA and the College foster the values
of openness, honesty, respect, fairness and A breach of the College Code of Conduct and/or
responsibility, in social and moral as well as Code of Ethics may also result in:
academic matters.
๏ An official report being made to your university
The College is a complex community comprising a ๏ Involvement of the Police
diversity of individuals that have different
relationships to one another. It is essential that all 1.3 DISCIPLINARY ACTION
members of the College recognise and respect
their own rights and responsibilities as well as the Disciplinary reminders and procedures should
rights and responsibilities of other members of the only be necessary on rare occasions.
community.
Residents are expected to adhere to College
The Code of Ethics is based on the principles of: guidelines, policies and procedures. Occasionally
a resident may breach the Code of Conduct,
Equity and Justice Code of Ethics, guidelines, policies and
procedures, or be involved in behaviours or
All people are to be treated fairly – not incidents which require disciplinary intervention.
discriminated against, abused or exploited. Justice
requires that all members can access opportunities
that allow for their full participation in that
community.
Resident Handbook 13Disciplinary matters will be considered on an individual COLLEGE COMMUNITY
case basis by the Deputy Head of College or delegated
representative. If the outcome is suspension or 2.1 STAFF
exclusion from the College, an appeal may be lodged
with the Head of College. At the College, our staff are committed to helping
you get the most out of your university years as
In the event of minor misconduct, the Residential well as ensuring that our College programs and
Advisors (RAs) may convene a Review Panel to deal facilities are of the highest standard. For this
with allegations of inappropriate behaviour made reason, you will find that all of our staff, those that
against a resident, independent of the College work here during the day and those that take over
administration. This provides an option for disciplinary in the evening, are involved in the College outside
procedures that the Head of College may agree to their particular job description. You will find them
follow, but is not bound to follow. The Review Panel is coaching teams and sitting on committees with you
an informal, non-confrontational and unbiased process to ensure that they are not just faces about the
that encourages residents to take responsibility for place, but people you get to know and value as
their actions within the College community. part of your College community.
Fines or hours of community service may be Any member of staff can be approached if you
incurred by residents for offences of resident have a question or concern. The staff member
misconduct. Fines include, but are not limited to: approached will either help you directly or connect
you someone best able to assist you.
๏ $100 for smoking on the premises
Reception is open between the hours of 8.30am
๏ $100 for not vacating your room during fire and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, and is usually your
drills/alarms or when asked by staff/fire first port of call if you have a problem. Outside of
personnel office hours, an on-duty RA will be available to
assist you. In the event of an emergency, there are
๏ $100 excess cleaning charge for exceeding
also rostered staff members on call.
either the “10-day maximum visit rule,” or “3
consecutive day rule” without special
2.2 RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS
permission from the Deputy Head of College,
or for not notifying Reception of an overnight
The Deputy Head of College co-ordinates a team
guest or a pet visiting for the night
of RAs or Residential Advisors. There is one RA for
๏ $50 for making excessive noise and disturbing every fourteen residents in College and together
other residents. A per person charge is they support you in your general wellbeing, provide
applicable if a group of people continues to pastoral care, and ensure there is help available 24
make noise after receiving a warning hours a day. An RA is available on duty in the
evenings (outside of office hours) and on
๏ A fine will be issued by UWA campus security weekends.
for parking without a valid Parking Permit (This
is administered by the City of Perth) The RAs live in the College and have their own
studies and lives which are also important to them,
๏ $25 for failing to provide your RA or the so your courtesy in placing demands on their time
Deputy Head of College with a letter of is also appreciated.
apology for not attending a compulsory
formal function of the College How to contact the on-duty RA:
๏ $25 for failure to attend the General MeetingThe On-Duty RA carries a mobile phone that
each semester without a valid reason you can contact by calling:
๏ $25 for using a mobile phone to make or Extension 8022 from an internal College telephone
take a call in the Withnell Dining Hall. This or
will increase for repeat offenders and for ๏ 0439 243 921 from you mobile.
using a mobile phone during formal dinners
๏ There is also a blue phone outside Reception
๏ $25 for taking food/crockery from the Withnell on Park Road that will automatically dial the
Dining Hall Duty Phone
The on-duty RA is available from 5pm until
Resident Handbook 1410.00pm each day. After 10.00pm, only call the on- events that represent the many interests of our
duty RA if there is an emergency (e.g., serious College community. RAs are assisted by
illness, unwelcome guests, urgent maintenance residents and you are encouraged to join a
issues, etc.). committee, come forward with ideas and lend a
helping hand. We encourage you to get involved
Weeknights: All doors automatically go onto secure in the academic, social, cultural and sporting
entry only mode from 7.00pm. The doors are physically events to get the most out of College, meet new
checked by the on-duty RA at 10.00pm. The RAs are friends and learn new skills. If you see them
not on duty during office hours – please go to setting up for an event, help them out and you’ll
Reception with any problems, including lockouts. have fun doing it!
Weekends: On weekends and public holidays, an on- Some of the activities that St Cat’s organises
duty RA will be rostered during the day as well as in include Wing events on and off campus, the
the evening. Please do not assume that the same Annual College Ball, themed dinners, guest
person is on call all weekend. speakers, parties, performances, Multicultural
activities, movie nights, games nights, various
Note: The role of an RA is a part-time one. All RAs clubs and societies, Lip Dub, talent shows, trips to
have study and work commitments, so please be local attractions and events, as well as a multitude
respectful of this. of sporting events. The RAs also promote the
many Inter-College events held throughout the
2.3 MENTORS
year, giving residents the opportunity to mix with
other students living along College Row.
All 1st year residents have the opportunity to be
provided with a mentor when they join the College If you have an idea or want to help organise an
community. The mentors are a member of the senior event, please talk to a member of staff or your
staff.
RA – you help will be warmly welcomed!
Mentors provide advice on study skills, time
Each semester a General Meeting is held and it is
management and adjusting to College life. The
compulsory for all residents to attend to make sure
mentoring program is based on the philosophy that
study is most effective when learning is integrated the community keeps up to date on important matters
with the residents’ personal values and academic and and has a chance discuss ideas and issues together.
life goals.
2.5 GRADUATE PROGRAM AND
Through one-on-one confidential discussions with THE SENIOR COMMON ROOM
mentors, residents are helped to set and think
through their academic and broader education goals All members of the College who have progressed
beyond the undergraduate level, or are a Mature
and map a path to their achievement.
Aged Student are members of the Senior Common
You can talk to your mentor if you are experiencing Room. Members of the Senior Common Room are
difficulties, have an issue or concern, or if you are associates of the Junior Common Room with full
worried about a friend. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, membership rights. However, graduate residents
your mentor will help you access support on and off are also represented by a college appointed
campus. The Deputy Head of College and the RA Graduate Coordinator who works with the Deputy
Team are also on hand to assist you with any Head of College to run events and activities
concerns. catering for residents at a different stage of their
studies and ensure that the needs of the graduate
2.4 STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND THE JUNIOR community are met.
COMMON ROOM As a physical, intellectual and social space, the
All residents are members of the Junior Common Senior Common Room situated on Kumba
Room, and Graduates are also members of the Ground Floor offers graduates a tight-knit
Graduate Common Room. A broad range of large community where everyone understands the trials
and small programs, activities and events are and tribulations of higher degrees and the need to
organised for residents. The Deputy Head of unwind but also keep motivated.
College and Student Engagement Coordinator,
together with the Academic Coordinator and RAs
are responsible for the design and delivery of
Resident Handbook 15The Senior Common Room and attached Through its traditions the Withnell Dining Hall also
kitchen is restricted to mature age students, expresses the rich history of the College.
Fellows and Academics in Residence.
The Withnell Dining Hall offers a selection of hot
and cold options at each meal and all meat served
2.6 ALUMNI & FRIENDS OF THE
(with the exception of pork) is Halal. Residents are
COLLEGE able to view the weekly menu in the Weekly
Bulletin sent via email every Sunday.
Our Alumni are our former residents and past and
present staff of the College. Others closely associated Residents must scan their own Secure Entry
with the College who you will meet from time to time Card prior to entering the Withnell Dining Hall for
include: their meals.
๏ Distinguished members of the wider community 3.1.1 DINING ETIQUETTE
awarded Fellowships by the College, known as
Fellows Alcohol is not permitted in the Withnell Dining Hall
outside of Formal Hall. Residents who take alcohol
๏ Academics in Residence who give their time to to Formal Hall are expected to drink responsibly
assist you plan your studies, choose
and behave respectfully.
postgraduate courses and research projects, find
supervisors and suggest ways to fund further Always be mindful of others’ right to the
study
pleasant enjoyment of the Withnell Dining Hall.
๏ Tutors who provide over 100 tutorials per week in Loud or exhibitionist behaviour is not
College acceptable.
๏ Mentors who provide later year residents with Good table manners should be observed at
professional advice on possible career paths all times.
and employment related assistance
Always wear shoes or other covered footwear in
๏ Members of the University community, corporate the Withnell Dining Hall.
partners, donors, volunteers, friends and
supporters of the College. Dress appropriately for all meals (always wear
a shirt, swimming costumes are not
CONTACT DETAILS
appropriate).
Providing us with your up-to-date contact details
means that we can keep you informed of the latest
news from St Catherine's, send you our bi-annual You may wear modest pyjamas to breakfast but
magazine, The Banksia, and of course invite you to at no other time.
special College events and reunions.
Always wear an academic gown to Formal Hall.
The College offers many ways to stay in touch with
At informal meals, always clear your used
fellow alumni and the College community. Please join
crockery and cutlery.
our social media networks:
Do not remove College plates, glasses, jugs, etc.
http://www.stcatherines.uwa.edu.au/policies/social-
from the Withnell Dining Hall. Fines will be
media-and-online-communities
incurred for College property found in residents’
3. LIVING IN THE COLLEGE rooms.
3.1 WITHNELL DINING HALL Do not leave tables in a messy state after eating
– this is unfair on your fellow residents.
The Withnell Dining Hall is the heart of our College
community and is much more than a place to eat. A Eat your meals in the Withnell Dining Hall. Taking food
dress code is observed to ensure that all our residents from the Dining Hall is not permitted.
feel comfortable, and that we observe government
regulations concerning health and safety. High Residents wearing inappropriate dress or those
standards of social behaviour in the Withnell Dining without footwear will be asked to return to their
Hall help to make College life a pleasant experience. room and change.
Resident Handbook 16access to their own kitchenette, or studio
Residents on a 21 meal plan.
3.1.2 MEAL TIMES
To order a packed meal, you will be required to
Set mealtimes provide important opportunities for submit the form at
residents to come together as a community and https://stcatspackedmeal.paperform.co/ at the start of
socialise while they eat. The College provides three the semester. A copy of your university timetable is
meals daily in the Withnell Dining Hall. There is no required and will need to be uploaded by 12. 00 noon
formal seating plan so please mingle and meet the the previous business day i.e. Monday to Friday
other residents around you.
Please be aware that packed meals are likely to be
Breakfast: 7.00am–9.30am (Weekdays), 8.00am– different from the meal served in the Withnell Dining
10.00am (Weekends) Hall. Your packed meal will be deducted from your
weekly meal allowance or charged accordingly. If
Lunch: 12noon–2.00pm (Daily) more than two packed meals are not collected your
request for packed meals will be cancelled.
Dinner: 5.30pm–8.00pm (Daily)
3.1.5 PAY-AS-YOU-GO AND GUEST MEALS
You can eat as much as you like and go back for
multiple serves, but please only take what you can You may continue to have meals in the Withnell Dining
eat and do not waste food. Hall and “pay-as -you-go”, even after you have
exhausted your weekly meal allowance. These meals
During exam periods a supper snack is provided at will be billed to your account each month and must be
9.00pm and the Dining Hall remains open for quiet paid within 7 days of the invoice date.
study outside of mealtimes.
You may also occasionally bring a guest to the
The Withnell Dining Hall will otherwise be closed Withnell Dining Hall for a meal. Similarly, the cost
briefly between meals to allow staff to clean. of their meal will be billed to your account each
month and should be paid within 7 days of the
3.1.3 MISSED MEALS invoice date. Guest meals cannot be taken off your
weekly meal allowance.
As sufficient food must be prepared to enable all
residents to eat, no rebate of fees is given when
meals are missed regardless of the reason. Residents 3.1.6 SPECIAL DIETS
on a full meal allowance have the right to dine
whenever the Withnell Dining Hall is open (21 times The College will try to provide modified meals for
per week). those who have special diets prescribed under
medical or a dietician’s supervision, or for religious
If residents choose to participate in an activity over observance. You must update your dietary details
mealtimes, a replacement meal will only be provided in the College Portal and discuss your dietary
where permission has been granted. Residents with 7 requirements with the Deputy Head of College and
or 14 meal allowances can eat their meals when they the Chef Manager (Kate Strang).
choose throughout the week. Please note that meal
allowances that have not been utilised do not carry Please be advised that all food served is prepared
over into the following week and cannot be used for and cooked in the College kitchen and usually
guests. delivered via a self-service buffet. The College
cannot guarantee the cross-contamination of
3.1.4 PACKED MEALS products, including nuts, dairy, egg and gluten.
Packed meals are only available when requested in Please note: if the College provides you with
advance through Reception and when required for special order products at your request and you do
participation in a lecture or practical session on a not use
university timetable that clashes with mealtimes in
the Withnell Dining Hall.
Packed meals are only available for residents
living in Single Rooms, as they do not have
Resident Handbook 17them the College may cancel any ongoing
orders and/or charge you for wasted food. 3.3 ABSENCE FROM COLLEGE
3.1.7 DAILY NEWSPAPERS At the College, you have the freedom to come
and go from the premises as you please.
The Australian and The West Australian However, if you intend to be absent from College
newspapers are provided for our residents and are overnight, please leave a note to this effect on
placed daily in the Withnell Dining Hall. Out of your door. We ask you to do this in case there is
courtesy to other College members, please replace an emergency evacuation, and we need to know
newspapers on the table at the rear of the Withnell whether you are on the premises or not.
Dining Hall once read. Current newspapers must
not be removed from the Withnell Dining Hall. If you are going to be away from College for a
longer period (including over university vacation
3.2 FORMAL HALL periods), please inform Reception. This helps us
provide for your safety and wellbeing and assist
Formal Hall is held every Monday evening during your friends and family to locate you in the event of
the academic semester and is an expression of the an emergency. It also helps us be responsible for
coming together of the College as a community of the environment and avoid food wastage.
scholars. It is for this reason that academic gowns
are worn for Formal Hall, as they have been for 3.4 GUESTS
centuries at the world's leading university colleges.
Residents are expected to take responsibility for
Attendance is compulsory for all residents who are their guests at all times while they are in the
in their 1st year at university, students from Taylors College premises. Your guests should have
College and Foundation Studies students minimal impact on other residents.
(including TAFE), exchange students and students
in rostered wings. All other residents are welcome The College observes a guest policy to ensure
to attend if they wish. that the College maintains a safe and secure
environment conducive to study and that its
Residents attending Formal Hall must RSVP by facilities remain for the exclusive use of fee-
8pm on the Sunday before, through the link paying residents. No resident should be
provided on the St Cat’s Residents Facebook intimidated by the presence of non -residents, nor
Page. If for good reason you cannot attend a should they be inconvenienced by, or have to
compulsory Formal Hall, you must provide an share facilities with non-residents. The policy also
apology to your RA explaining your absence. fulfils government safety and health regulations.
If you fail to attend a Formal Hall that was Whilst residents are welcome to invite guests into
compulsory for you and you did not provide an the College, it is for the benefit of all residents that
apology explaining your absence before the guests are accompanied by the resident at all
cut-off time that week, a $25 fine will be issued. times, particularly after 5.00pm. Residents should
also accompany their guests to the door and see
Formal Hall meals do not count towards them off the premises.
your weekly meal allowance.
You may have an overnight guest, but you must
๏ Doors open at 5.30pm register your guest with Reception prior to their
๏ Please stand behind your chair for the entry of arrival. In the case of an emergency this assists
the official party at 6.00pm, and remain us to determine how many people are staying in
standing until the High Table is seated the College at any given time.
๏ The dress code is smart-causal with academic Please note that only one extra person is able to
gown worn over the top. This is strictly observed stay in your room at any one time without the
๏ If you are seated at High Table, you must not special permission of the Deputy Head of College.
leave the table without the permission of the
To avoid guests becoming live-in members of the
Head of College or presiding member of staff
College and disturbing others, we restrict guest
stays to 10 free* nights per semester for no more
๏ Residents must stay for the entirety of
Formal Hall and may only leave after the than 3 consecutive days at a time, per resident
Presidents have concluded proceedings
Resident Handbook 18(*Note: use of a fold-up bed does incur a Crawley WA 6009
charge however). Australia
Should you wish to have a guest stay longer than When you are preparing to leave the College
this you may ask the Deputy Head of College for permanently, you will need to advise your
special permission. This is usually granted if your correspondents of your new address. Mail will
guest is coming a considerable distance or has only be forwarded to an Australian address for 2
only limited opportunities to see you. Residents weeks. After that time mail will be returned to
who exceed either the “10-day maximum visit rule” sender or destroyed. Please note that Australia
or the “three consecutive day rule” without special Post will not forward international mail.
permission are breaching College rules and are
liable to incur a $100 per day fine. Mail for current/returning residents will be held
at Reception over vacation periods – it will not
The daily charge for a guest fold-up bed is $15 per normally be forwarded on.
night (this does not include any meals). Fold-up
beds must be booked through the College Portal at 3.6 COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS
least 24 hours prior to when they are required or
by Friday morning if for a weekend night. It is the The College may officially communicate with you,
responsibility of the resident to see Reception on via its delegated representatives, directly in
the morning the fold-up bed is required to arrange person, or using the phone number, email address
collection. Fold-up beds must be returned to or postal address reflected in your resident profile
Housekeeping, Reception or the on-duty RA the on the College Portal, or by any other appropriate
next day. If fold-up beds are not returned on time, means of communication.
additional nights will be charged.
It is a requirement that you keep your contact
To preserve the security of the College and safety details current. Your contact details can be
of all residents, please do not let anyone that is not updated anytime via the College Portal. Please
your guest or that you do not know into the College note Hotmail addresses may be unreliable due to
after hours. Guests are not permitted to enter the UWA security settings.
resident rooms unless the resident is present.
Residents must not give their Secure Entry Card to The College also relays important notices to
their guests under any circumstances. Guests who its residents through the Weekly Bulletin. The
are unaccompanied will be approached by staff or Weekly Bulletin is sent out to residents every
RAs and asked to produce identification and the Sunday to the email address reflected in your
name of the resident who invited them into the resident profile on the College Portal. Please
College. ensure that you read them each week. They
keep you up to date with what’s going on
3.5 MAIL around College.
Incoming mail is placed in pigeonholes near the The College recognises that social media
Withnell Dining Hall. The mail is delivered Monday technology is now being used not only for online
to Friday and is usually in your pigeonhole by communities, but also as an alternative for
lunchtime. You will be advised of registered mail 'traditional' communication. As such, the College
and parcels by email, and they may be collected officially maintains a number of accounts across
from Reception between the hours of 8.30am– various platforms. These accounts allow the
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Outgoing mail can College community to participate in social media
be placed in the mailboxes at UWA or on effectively, whilst maintaining the good reputation
Hampden Road. of the College online. A list of social media
accounts officially maintained by the College is
The College postal address is:
available here:
[Your Name]
http://www.stcatherines.uwa.edu.au/policies/social-
St Catherine’s College
2 Park Road media-and-online-communities
Please also review the “Social Media Policy”,
Section 11.1.
Resident Handbook 193.7 COLLEGE CALENDAR have somewhere to go with a small group of
friends and enjoy yourself at higher decibels.
The College calendar is varied and full of functions However, only quiet use of common spaces
and events that aim to appeal to a large cross should occur after 10pm.
section of the College. You will need to balance
your commitments so that you do as well as you We ask you to respect your fellow residents and
can in your studies, participate and excel in the keep the residential areas of the College
extracurricular activities of your choice, develop conducive to study.
strong friendships and enjoy yourself.
๏ Quiet time in all residential areas: 8pm onwards
A printed copy of the College Calendar is
available to all members of the College at the start ๏ Quiet time in all common areas (indoor
and outdoor): 10pm onwards
of each semester and events reminders are
shared in the Weekly Bulletin and on our ๏ Avoid talking loudly walking to and from
Facebook pages. your room through the residential corridors
Some functions or events require residents to ๏ Avoid talking loudly after dark and standing
register their attendance or buy tickets. Links to round in groups on Park Rd (our neighbours
do so will also be shared in the Weekly Bulletin have young children and busy work
and on our Facebook pages. schedules)
3.8 COLLEGE ROW ๏ Avoid slamming doors
The College enjoys excellent relationships with the ๏ Fines will be issued if noise warnings are not
other colleges along College Row. However, the heeded.
other colleges are private property, so you are
3.10 NOTICEBOARDS
only welcome on their premises as an invited
guest or for bone fide purposes. Any unauthorised
You must have approval from a staff member to
presence at another college would be considered
post signs on noticeboards, walls, doors, dining
trespassing and any kind of anti-social behaviour
tables and anywhere else around the College.
would be viewed as a breach of the College Code
Any material which has not been approved will be
of Conduct and/or Code of Ethics.
removed. Residents are asked not to post notices
If you invite guests from another college, you are on windows, glass or use sticky tape as this
responsible for their behaviour and conduct. They leaves residue which makes cleaning difficult.
should be with you at all times and leave College
3.11 PARKING
premises by midnight unless you have registered
them for an overnight stay.
Parking is at a premium at UWA, College Row and
3.9 NOISE in the neighbouring suburbs. Wherever possible
we encourage our residents to make use of Perth’s
The College aims to provide a relaxed social efficient public transport system. Buses leave from
environment that enables you to feel at home, the front of College towards the City and beyond,
unwind and enjoy the company of your friends. It and most popular destinations on a regular basis.
Residents are also encouraged to participate in our
is also a study environment that respects and
car sharing program (see “Sustainability”, Section
supports your focus on academic excellence.
5.8).
Excessive noise hinders everyone’s ability to
Parking Permits issued by the College are very
study and enjoy College in their own way. This
limited and are allocated according to need and on
includes loud music and loud conversations in
a points-system basis. First year residents will not
study areas, bedrooms, break-out areas and normally be allocated a Parking Permit.
corridors.
Residents cannot obtain a Parking Permit on
A variety of common rooms, lounges and behalf of someone else, nor can they receive a
outdoor recreational areas are provided to make Parking Permit for a ‘shared’ vehicle. A Parking
sure you Permit will
Resident Handbook 20only be issued if the vehicle is registered in their Conferences and Guest Relations Coordinator.
name. To collect your Parking Permit, the Regulations exist around function and event bookings
resident will be required to present the vehicle which you need to discuss prior to booking.
registration papers at Reception. The Parking
Permit is only valid for the year it was issued in 3.13 PETS
and must be clearly displayed on the front
windscreen of the registered vehicle. Residents are not permitted to have pets of any
kind live with them in their rooms for health
Residents must not park in the staff, reserved,
reasons.
or visitor parking lots in the Banksia, Park Road
and Stirling Highway car parks between the If your family pet is visiting Perth you may
hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to request special permission from the Head of
Friday, or in the reserved bays in the Ghar and College for them to stay over, but you must get
Jia car parks at any time. permission first and guarantee the good
Vehicles in the College car parks without a valid behaviour of your animal friend. You must clean
up after your pet.
Parking Permit or Temporary Parking Permit
clearly displayed will be fined by Campus There are a number of resident animals that you
Security. can take for walks or spend time with:
Vehicle owners park their cars on the College ๏ Bridie, the brown and white German Short-
premises at their own risk. We wish to advise Haired Pointer, is the College dog and you will
residents that theft from the car parks do occur on find her, and often her family members, lying
occasion. We encourage all residents to remove outside the Dining Hall or in Fiona’s office
articles of value from their cars. We also ready for a walk, cuddle or treat
encourage having an immobiliser installed or by
installing a steering wheel lock when the vehicle is ๏ Kaya and Tidda are the new gang of College
parked. The onus is on the vehicle owners to puppies who belong to Ashleigh and Ben and
ensure that their car is not an easy target. Please are always up for a play in the courtyard
be vigilant and if you see any suspicious people in
the car park, report this to Reception or the RA on ๏ Fynn is the little black cat with a tonne of
duty. attitude who lives on site with Ashleigh,
the Deputy Head of College. Rumour has
3.12 FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS it he occasionally allows people to pat
him…
Residents are expected to respect the rights of
their fellow residents at all times, including their ๏ Djinda is the Dandjoo Darbalung black
right to a peaceful study and sleeping Labrador and comes and goes with Belinda
environment. To safeguard these rights, we ask
๏ Bloom also has the odd dog visiting for the day
that you limit the number of guests in your room
(as a rule of thumb, two in singles and five in All the animals in College are friendly but please
studios). Please note that these limits will change respect their personal space, and if you are not
in accordance with state government regulations familiar with animals please ask a staff member
during lockdowns. to introduce you.
If more of your guests appear and you want to 3.14 SMOKING
relax together you can move to one of the
common rooms. The College prides itself on being a completely
smoke free environment. Smoking is not permitted
Inviting large numbers of non-residents to the on the premises, including outside areas, within
College is not permitted and such gatherings any room of the building, including common
should take place off-campus; the College is not a rooms, foyers and guest accommodation rooms,
place for groups of non-residents to be entertained. or within the corridors or on balconies.
If you wish to hold a function or event on the If you choose to ignore health warnings and
College premises you must seek the approval of choose to compromise your health by smoking,
the Head of College and book it with the you must do so in the designated smoking area,
Resident Handbook 21located in the front garden of the College off idea flies or flops, you will learn incredible skills that
Stirling Hwy. will turbo charge your employability.
You can even earn credit points towards your
If you smoke on Park Rd and disturb our degree by completing the Launchpad program
neighbours, you will be considered in breach of right here in College!
our Code of Conduct and a breach notice will
be served. Please visit http://www.bloom.org.au to learn more.
Residents caught violating smoking 4.3 PRISM ALLIANCE (PRESTIGIOUS
regulations will be fined and a breach notice INFLUENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS &
issued. MENTORING)
St Cat’s runs the PRISM ALLIANCE on behalf
4. FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
of all five universities in Perth. If you have
excellent marks as well as skills you share with
The College is proud to offer a number of unique
the community through volunteering, sport or
programs that enhance our resident experience.
the arts, then you should think about applying
Our flagship programs are driven by staff and
for a prestigious, globally recognised
senior residents. They are tailor-made and
scholarship to undertake your postgraduate
appropriate for each resident and are offered at no study overseas.
additional cost as part of your residency at the
College. Knowing the requirements for eligibility early
and building your resume will be key to your
4.1 INDIGENOUS CULTURAL
success. PRISM will provide you with lots of
LEARNING (DANDJOO DARBALUNG) useful information, contacts and mentors.
The College is committed to UWA’s goal that all For more information, see PRISM
students leave university with a better
understanding of the history and culture of 4.4 GRADUATE PROGRAM
Indigenous Australians. The College offers a
two-way cultural program which focuses on The College attracts postgraduate students from
learning through shared stories and journeys. overseas, interstate and locally and offers a
program suited to the needs of residents who have
Wherever you come from you can enrich your already graduated for a degree and who are
understanding of the world by learning to look at pursuing further qualifications. The program is
life through the lens of ancient cultures. informed by its members and includes access to
the Graduate Common Room, small group access
To learn more about the program, see
to guest speakers and visiting academics, graduate
Dandjoo Darbalung. meals and pre-dinner gatherings on Formal Hall
nights, networking opportunities, social and
4.2 THE CENTRE FOR YOUTH INNOVATION sporting activities (see “Graduate Program
AND BLOOM @ ST CAT’S Committee and The Graduate Common Room”,
Section 2.5).
The Centre for Youth Innovation is the only one of
its kind in WA and works with young people all 4.5 ACADEMIC PROGRAM
across WA to foster innovation, change the
approach to problems and create a mindset that is The College fosters a thriving academic and
creative and flexible. Bloom is an innovation hub intellectual culture, spearheaded by our
run by young people for young people from across comprehensive academic support program
Australia and around the world. It is a dedicated that complements your university studies.
space and program for you to apply your life
The program includes individual and small
experience and formal learning to problems that
group tutorials, opportunities to meet faculty
really matter to you.
members and professionals in your field of
Bloom assists you to take an idea through the study, skills development and mentoring.
stages of developing a product for market, or a
business, or a social movement. Whether your
Resident Handbook 22Any queries about the Academic Program or
requests for specialist tutorials should be 4.5.3 TRANSITION TO UNI WORKSHOPS
directed to the Academic Coordinator.
The difference between high school and university can
be intimidating. To assist our residents who are in their
4.5.1 ACADEMIC PRINCIPLES first year of university to adapt to their new
environment, we have developed a set of workshops
Satisfactory academic progress is the that will take place throughout the year to address
different aspects of life at university. These workshops
basis of residential membership of the
offer ongoing support to help ensure success at
College.
university.
A resident who fails one subject unit in a semester
The Academic Coordinator is available to meet
shall be placed on academic probation, which will individually with students to develop study plans and
involve regular meetings with the Deputy Head of other academic support.
College or Academic Coordinator. In principle,
academic probation is not to be combined with 4.5.4 VISITING
positions of responsibility in resident leadership. A SCHOLARS/FACULTY/GRADUATE DINNERS
resident who fails two or more subjects in one
The College’s academic atmosphere is enriched by
semester will be subject to academic review and
the presence of distinguished international visiting
may be excluded from College in the following
scholars, who stay at the College while they are
semester. If re-admission is allowed, the resident undertaking research or teaching at UWA or other
will be required to follow an agreed study program universities and institutes. Opportunities are provided
and demonstrate good academic progress. for our residents to interact with these scholars, to
share a meal, ask questions and engage with ideas
A non-UWA resident seeking to return to College
inspired by scholars foremost in their field.
will not be made an offer if their results from the
previous academic year are not forwarded to the Residents are also given the opportunity to invite
College by the date declared on the College re- their professors and lecturers to attend Faculty or
entry forms. Your bond will only be refunded upon Graduate dinners to discuss their research and
receipt of your academic transcript at the end of expertise in a diverse range of fields. These
the year. informal meals also provide residents with a
chance to get to know their teachers in a large and
4.5.2 SPECIALIST TUTORIALS sometimes impersonal learning environment.
Weekly and fortnightly specialist tutorials are 4.6 ARTS & MUSIC
provided at no extra cost for residents. These
tutorials are held on-site in a wide variety of The College encourages our residents to
subject areas. The Academic Coordinator will exercise their creativity. Opportunities to
communicate the process for requesting tutorials
showcase your talents are provided through Arts
via the various College communication platforms.
Week, Talent Shows, Inter-College events like
As well as many different subject-specific tutorials, acoustic night, Lip Dub, Battles of the Bands and
tutorials also cover topics such as study the Arts Cup. The College Play, Dance Club and
Choir take whatever form residents are interested
techniques, stress management and exam
in pursuing.
preparation.
Art and craft classes are provided regularly and no
Tutorial participation is not compulsory at the
College, but failure to attend booked tutorials, or level of skill is required to participate.
provide a timely cancellation notice, when a
The College has sound-proof music practice
tutorial has been provided on request will incur a
rooms, a drum-kit and five pianos, including two
fee to cover the cost of the tutorial.
grand pianos.
Failure to seek academic assistance in a timely
We strongly encourage you to keep developing
manner will be a key factor in evaluating
your skills and interests and share your talents
academic performance if a resident fails a with the College community.
subject.
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