Janet Clarke Hall

Janet Clarke Hall (JCH) is a residential college of the University of Melbourne in Australia. The college is associated with the Anglican Province of Victoria. JCH is one of the smallest of the colleges of the university and was the first university college in Australia to admit women. JCH has a strong academic focus, with a plurality of students in residence achieving a first class average in their studies.

Not to be confused with Janet C. Hall.

Janet Clarke Hall
University of Melbourne
Crest
LocationRoyal Parade, Parkville, Victoria
Coordinates37.7948°S 144.9589°E / -37.7948; 144.9589
Full nameJanet Clarke Hall The University of Melbourne
MottoDeo Duce, Verbo Luce (Latin)
Motto in English"God as Guide, the Word as Light"
Established1886
Named forJanet Clarke
Previous namesTrinity Women's Hostel
Sister collegeTrinity College
PrincipalDamian X. Powell
Undergraduates90
Postgraduates6
NewspaperLuce, TigerLilyRag
Websitejch.unimelb.edu.au
Janet Clarke Hall from Royal Parade

History

Established in 1886 as a residential hostel for women students of Trinity College, JCH was originally called the 'Trinity College Hostel'. It was re-named after a significant benefactor, Janet Clarke, wife of Sir William Clarke in 1921.[1] Enid Joske was principal of JCH from 1928 until 1952, and Dr Eva Eden was principal from 1964 until 1983.[2] JCH became an independent college in 1961 and co-educational in 1973.

Principals of Janet Clarke Hall:[3]
  • The Rev’d Thomas Jollie Smith (1886–87)[4]
  • Miss Lucy Waltham (1888)
  • Miss Emily Eddes (1889)
  • Miss Emily Hensley (1890)[5]
  • Mr J.T. Collins (1892-1900)
  • Miss Lucy Bateman (1901–05)
  • Miss Lucy Archer (1906–18)[6]
  • Miss Margery Herring (1919–27)[7]
  • Miss Enid Joske (1928–51)[8]
  • Miss Mary Bagnall (1952–57)
  • Miss Margaret Dewey (1959–62)[9]
  • Dr Eva Eden (1964–83)[10]
  • Mrs Phyllis Fry (1984–95)
  • Dr Gail Tulloch (1996-2000)
  • Dr Damian Powell (2001-).

Governance

JCH's current principal is historian Damian X. Powell, a specialist in Australian and British legal and military history. The current deputy principal is Margie Welsford, a counselling psychologist and former head of Whitley College.

Scholarships

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 each 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.

Arts

JCH has an artist-in-residence program, whereby a prominent artist is resident in the college offering tutoring and mentoring to JCH students. The current artist-in-residence is the novelist Alice Pung. JCH's Kenneth Moore Memorial Music Scholar is Anna Goldsworthy, an author and classical pianist. Throughout the year Goldsworthy performs recitals for the JCH community and runs masterclasses for JCH's music students.

JCH has an annual literature dinner where an established author speaks about their writing and any topical issues. Past speakers have included Helen Garner, Peter Goldsworthy, Chloe Hooper and Peter Singer.

Student club

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 "Welcome Week", inducting new students into the culture of JCH. The club is administered by an eight-member executive, comprising the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, arts and culture representative, female and male sports representatives and a general representative.

People associated with the college

College visitor

The current college visitor is Peter C. Doherty, winner of a Nobel Prize and Australian of the Year in 1997.

Notable alumni

Tutors

Former tutors include:

Rhodes Scholars

Alumni who were awarded Rhodes Scholarships include:

References
  1. Janet Clarke in The Encyclopedia of Women and leadership in Twentieth Century Australia
  2. John Riddoch Poynter; Carolyn Rasmussen (1 January 1996). A Place Apart: The University of Melbourne : Decades of Challenge. Melbourne University Publish. pp. 42–. ISBN 978-0-522-84584-6.
  3. "Janet Clarke Hall History - JCH History". jch.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. Breward, Ian, "Smith, Thomas Jollie (1858–1927)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 24 October 2021
  5. "An Enduring Legacy | Information Exchange". ie.mggs.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  6. Whyte, Jean P., "Archer, Mary Ellinor Lucy (1893–1979)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 24 October 2021
  7. "Biography - Edith Rita Lowenstern - People Australia". peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  8. Patrick, Alison, "Joske, Enid (1890–1973)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 24 October 2021
  9. "Obituary: Sister Margaret Dewey SSM". www.churchtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  10. Hamilton, Dr Damian Powell and Olive (13 July 2014). "Principal embraced and managed change". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  11. "Rhodes House - Home of The Rhodes Scholarships". Rhodes House - Home of The Rhodes Scholarships. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  12. Annab, Rachid (5 March 2019). "Rhodes Scholars at the University of Melbourne". About us. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
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