At JCH students take their academic life seriously, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The College offers a model of collegiate education, drawing from the traditions of Oxford, Cambridge, and Trinity College Dublin, in which resident tutors live alongside students and assist them in their studies. You will find, in a friendly and supportive environment:The presence of an outstanding team of resident tutors to help in your academic journey (read more on Meet our staff).
A comprehensive team of non-resident tutors, ensuring that tutorial support is available across disciplines.
Access to the intercollegiate tutorial programme, drawing upon the resources of the 11 residential colleges of the University of Melbourne and their tutorial offerings.
A significant tutorial programme, in which students are offered additional academic support (read comments from tutorial evaluation).
Academic mentoring, in which each student is offered the chance to meet with a mentor to discuss academic progress, subject choices, career paths.
Twenty-four hour access to tutorial rooms for study or discussion.
Visiting scholars and occasional seminars; meet and learn from those who have achieved distinction for excellence in their disciplines (Rhodes Scholars, Nobel Laureates).
An intellectually-stimulating environment in which to think and ask questions, and where discussion and debate on social issues have a place in our daily life. Speakers at college dinners in recent times range from Julian Burnside to Malcolm Fraser, Helen Garner to Peter Doherty.
Computer and printing facilities with twenty-four hour access.
An extensive, current, and relevant library with provision for your study needs and general interests.
Janet Clarke Hall aims to create a friendly and challenging learning environment, where every student is able to achieve their full potential with an eye to future careers. The College prides itself on the engagement of its tutors, who provide invaluable academic support to students through tutorials, mentoring, formal and informal conversation. At JCH we know our students, and we aim to help.
Comments taken from tutorial evaluation forms within the College:
"**** is an excellent tutor who made the best of the situation by discussing alternative understandings of the material and encouraging us to consider more interesting options for politics next year.
"Prepared tutes for us on subjects we requested over and above uni material."
"If we didn't get something, he explained it again."
"Incredibly helpful - **** knew the type of things to concentrate on for the exam. Very, very clear and easy to understand."
"**** was excellent, providing individual consultations at our convenience, particularly around Swot vac, and extra tutorials."
"**** was really helpful to me and always willing to put in the extra work. I think that she is a great tutor!"
"Prepared tutes for us on subjects we requested over and above uni material."
"If we didn't get something, he explained it again."
"Incredibly helpful - **** knew the type of things to concentrate on for the exam. Very, very clear and easy to understand."
"**** was excellent, providing individual consultations at our convenience, particularly around Swot vac, and extra tutorials."
"**** was really helpful to me and always willing to put in the extra work. I think that she is a great tutor!"