MCR & CCR
Submitted by silling on Sat, 20/03/2010 - 22:59.MCR & CCR Welfare
The MCR and CCR welfare officers liaise with the JRC welfare officer to organise college-wide events, and also to ensure that members of all the common rooms receive the same high standard of welfare provision. They are also available for undergraduates to talk to if they feel that it would be more appropriate. As with everybody on the welfare team, the MCR and CCR officers are happy to help!
MCR - Alex Davis
Contact: johnsmcr.vpwelfare@durham.ac.uk
Student2Student
Submitted by silling on Sun, 18/01/2009 - 20:42.Student2Student support network
The Student2Student Support Network provides an informal body of welfare contacts for members of St. John’s College. They are there just for a chat, to point you in the right direction, and some provide welfare supplies. They are appointed by Katie Mackay, the Student Support Officer, Kate Bruce, the Chaplain, and the welfare officer. They are not elected by JCR vote, like the welfare officer and their assistants.
Confidentiality Policy
Submitted by silling on Sun, 18/01/2009 - 20:40.St John’s College JJCR Confidentiality Policy
Student welfare officers (elected members of the Welfare Committee and Student 2 Student Supporters ) should keep information given to them in confidence except where:
A Quick Guide to Sexual Health
Submitted by silling on Sun, 18/01/2009 - 20:37.STIs- Sexually Transmitted Infections
Possibly the most exciting part of university life is meeting new people. Part of this experience will involve an encounter of different values and ideas. Parenthetically, it’s important to recognise that whilst this diversity can often create barriers, it can also serve to broaden and enrich life experience in general.
Student Finance
Submitted by silling on Sun, 18/01/2009 - 20:29.Financial Help within College and the University
University is expensive, and college staff do recognise the difficulties students face. There are a number of hardship funds available should you find yourself in financial difficulty. Do not assume you are not in enough of a dire strait to require help; you will not be criticised or made to feel guilty. Speak up before it gets out of hand.
University-wide Welfare Resources
Submitted by silling on Sun, 18/01/2009 - 20:23.DSU Welfare
- Education and welfare officer: Nicky Godfrey - dsu.welfare@dur.ac.uk
As well as being able to offer information and advice, as all of the above, the Education and Welfare Officer will be able to support you in any academic appeals, disciplinary issues, etc. The EWO is a union-elected sabbatical post, this year held by Nicky Godfrey. She can be contacted at the above address or in the top floor of Dunelm House (the DSU building) in the Advice Centre.
Welfare Supplies
Submitted by silling on Sun, 18/01/2009 - 20:11.We offer:
Condoms
Lube
Attack alarms
Pregnancy tests
Carbon monoxide detectors (especially important if you are living out)
Senior Tutor and Student Support Officer
Submitted by silling on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 17:13.
Dr Mark Ogden (Senior Tutor)
Dr Ogden is always available for urgent matters and looming pastoral crises. For routine business, please check his office hours and make an appointment with his secretary.
College Tutors and Resident Tutors
Submitted by silling on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 17:12.College Tutors
The College will designate each undergraduate a tutor who should contact you regularly and be able to help in any situation where you are not entirely sure what you should do. It is always worth getting to know your tutor as another part of their role is to provide you with references when you need them!
Livers Out
Submitted by silling on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 16:52.If you are interested in standing for livers-out officer please get in touch! johns.welfare@dur.ac.uk
