| Janet Clarke Hall, Melbourne | |||||||||||
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| Full name | Janet Clarke Hall The University of Melbourne | ||||||||||
| Motto | Deo Duce, Verbo Luce God as Guide, the Word as Light |
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| Named after | Janet Lady Clarke | ||||||||||
| Established | 1886 | ||||||||||
| Sister College(s) | Trinity College | ||||||||||
| Principal | Dr Damian X. Powell | ||||||||||
| Location | Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria | ||||||||||
| Undergraduates | 90 | ||||||||||
| Postgraduates | 6 | ||||||||||
| Website | - | ||||||||||
Janet Clarke Hall (JCH) is an Anglican residential college of the University of Melbourne.
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Established in 1886 as a residential hostel for women students of Trinity College, the College was named after a significant benefactor Janet, Lady Clarke. Janet Clarke Hall was the first university college in Australia to admit women as resident students.
Janet Clarke Hall became an independent college in 1961, and co-educational in 1973. Janet Clarke Hall is led by Principal and historian Dr Damian X. Powell.
Janet Clarke Hall is a leading academic College which offers a highly supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for students. JCH places emphasis upon supporting and encouraging its students in their professional and personal formation, offering strong academic and pastoral support.
JCH students are offered opportunities to participate in the arts, a wide range of sports, drama, debating, and a social calendar including balls, dinners, and parties.
Janet Clarke Hall offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to students upon the basis of academic merit and financial need. Academic and community service scholarships were awarded to more than a third of students this year.
The scholarships are awarded upon the recommendation to the College Council of a committee comprising the Principal, Chairman of Council, and a representative of the University of Melbourne. All details regarding requests for financial assistance are kept strictly confidential to the College.
The current Artist-in-Residence is Alice Pung, acclaimed novelist.
The Artist in Residence program brings artists and the College community together in an environment which encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment.
The College's Kenneth Moore Memorial Music Scholar is Dr Anna Goldsworthy, an acclaimed classical pianist and writer. Throughout the year, Dr Goldsworthy performs recitals for the College's benefit, and runs a masterclass for music students of the college.
The College has an annual literature dinner where an established author speaks to the college about their writing and any topical issues. Past speakers have included Helen Garner, Peter Goldsworthy, Alice Pung, Chloe Hooper, and Peter Singer.
The Student Club of Janet Clarke Hall Inc. provides students with support and organises social, sporting and cultural activities. Particularly significant is the college's "Orientation Week," inducting new students into the unique culture of JCH. It is reported to have been "the best week of my life" for many. The Student Club is administered by an eight-member executive, comprising President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Arts & Culture Rep, Female & Male Sports Reps, and a General Rep.
The current College Visitor is Nobel Laureate Professor Peter C. Doherty AC, winner of the Nobel Prize and Australian of the Year in 1997.
Distinguished Alumni include
Distinguished former tutors include
Alumni who were awarded Rhodes Scholarships include
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