Jane Franklin Hall
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Jane Franklin Hall in South Hobart, Tasmania, is a non-denominational residential college of the University of Tasmania. Familiarly referred to as ‘Jane’, it was founded by the Tasmanian Council of Churches in 1950 as a residential college for women before becoming co-educational in 1973. Jane is a non-denominational Christian institution unobtrusively supported by Chaplains of various Christian faiths.
Although there is no direct link between them, the College is named in honour of Jane, Lady Franklin, wife of the famous but ill-fated Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, who from 1837 to 1843 was the sixth Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land
. The College seeks to embrace Lady Jane as a patron and places a high value on education and the arts.
The College operates a shuttle bus to and from the Sandy Bay and various city campuses for residents during semester and the exam period at no extra cost.
Each floor has:
Other facilities include:
The positions on the student club and their respective roles are as follows:
in an intercollege sports competition:
Resident fellows uphold the standards of the College and assist the Principal with issues related to residents. Resident fellows live throughout the college and receive an honorarium approximately equal to their accommodation and food costs.
Aldridge - The first building off Elboden Street, Aldridge houses approximately 48 residents and the College Office
Michael Webber House - Situated ‘behind’ Aldridge, ‘Webber’ is a repurposed period house containing the Edwin Pitman (common) Room and eight large bedrooms. Webber is most commonly occupied by returning residents.
Horton - The second building along the driveway, Horton house approximately 40 residents, the Horton Common Room, College laundry, weights room and Jane Shop (a small, student staffed shop open in the evening and selling coffee, beer, wine, lollies and snacks).
The main building of College contains Asten, Barrett, Vines and Fleming
Asten Wing - Asten is the home of the Kitchen and Dining Hall, Student Club Committee office and approximately 52 residents.
Barrett Wing - The oldest area of College, Barrett is named after Archdeacon Barrett, and was the original house purchased by the College. The high vaulted ceilings and seven larger rooms attract residents and are typically allocated by academic merit and community contribution. Barrett is home to the Senior Common Room, Art Room, Billiards Room (including a full sized snooker table), and Link room (containing a full sized grand piano).
Vines Wing - The College Library and approximately 26 students are located in Vines, which is opposite the bus stop.
Fleming Wing - There are seven larger flats in Fleming, most with ensuite bathrooms. These rooms are often allocated to returning residents who have demonstrated significant academic achievement or contribution to the College, but may also be issued to residents who require ensuite facilities for whatever reason.
An additional surcharge is attracted by large rooms and ensuited rooms.
The Lodge The Lodge is a large, three story home used as a private residence by the Principal. The bottom floor contains a separate, self-contained flat used by Visiting Fellows
2011/2012 Building Project - A new construction has been proposed to join Aldridge and Horton together and provide an additional 10 bedrooms and two new bathrooms.
The Grounds - The grounds include maintained lawns and gardens. Pre-dinner drinks are served on the main lawn after the Commencement Ceremony. Backyard cricket is regularly played on the main lawn during the cricket season.
Although there is no direct link between them, the College is named in honour of Jane, Lady Franklin, wife of the famous but ill-fated Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, who from 1837 to 1843 was the sixth Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land
Van Diemen's Land
Van Diemen's Land was the original name used by most Europeans for the island of Tasmania, now part of Australia. The Dutch explorer Abel Tasman was the first European to land on the shores of Tasmania...
. The College seeks to embrace Lady Jane as a patron and places a high value on education and the arts.
Location
Jane Franklin Hall is situated in South Hobart, approximately 1.7 km from the central Sandy Bay campus of the University of Tasmania. Other university and local landmarks are nearby, including the Conservatorium of Music (1.7 km), Clinical School and Menzies Centre (2.5 km), School of Art (2.5 km) and Hobart city centre (1.7 km).The College operates a shuttle bus to and from the Sandy Bay and various city campuses for residents during semester and the exam period at no extra cost.
Academic support
All residents have access to an in-house academic support programme which provides subject tutorials in addition to those regular to a university course. Access to study facilities is provided throughout the semester and during the period just prior to and throughout the university examination period the College enters “Quiet Time”. Quiet Time requires residents to be particularly mindful of their noise levels so that all residents are able to study.Facilities
Student Rooms contain:- a single bed
- a study desk and ergonomic office chair
- network and internet access
- a wardrobe, bookshelf and chest of drawers
- a mirror, telephone, pin-board and heater
Each floor has:
- toilets and showers
- a kitchenette stocked with tea, coffee & fresh milk
- glass and aluminium recycling
Other facilities include:
- study rooms
- common rooms (Wide screen TV with DVD and pay TV)
- laundry with washing machines and dryers (free to use)
- art room
- music rooms and pianos
- library
- floodlit tennis/volleyball/netball/1/2 basketball court
- weights room
- full-sized snooker table
Resident Activities
Upon entry to Jane, all residents become members of the Jane Franklin Hall Student Club. Residents can accept nomination to a position on the Student Club Committee and/or various sub-committees by election, and are then charged with representing students or organising activities.The positions on the student club and their respective roles are as follows:
| Position | Role |
|---|---|
| President | Represents residents at official functions, coordinates all committee activities |
| Vice President | Assists President and convenes Progress Committee |
| Tresurer | Responsible for the financial operations of the Student Club |
| Secretary | Responsible for official communications and merchandise of the Student Club |
| Male Sports Rep | Arranges intercollege sports for male residents |
| Female Sports Rep | Arranges intercollege sports for female residents |
| Publications Rep | Arranges advertising, produces annual yearbook and video |
| Social Rep | Arranges parties and the annual Ball |
| Activities Rep | Arranges non-alcoholic activities and functions |
Social activities
- an annual ball
- special dinners
- pub crawls
- coffee crawls
- quiz nights
- themed parties
- comedy night
- games and card nights
- scavenger hunt
Sports
The following sports are played between Jane Franklin Hall, Christ College and John Fisher CollegeSt. John Fisher College (University of Tasmania)
St John Fisher College at the University of Tasmania was established in 1963 and built by the Catholic Church and its community. The college was named after 16th century scholar St John Fisher and provides accommodation for around 100 students. It is located in Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia, on...
in an intercollege sports competition:
- rugby
- tennis
- table tennis
- volleyball
- softball
- cricket
- netball
- Australian Rules football
- Soccer
- Basketball
Cultural activities
- an annual dramatic production
- an annual art show
- philosophical discussions
- bible studies
- choral group
- bushwalking
- movie nights
- debating
Food and meals
Residents are provided three meals per day. During semester, breakfast is served from 7am to 9:30, lunch from 12 noon to 1:30pm and dinner from 6pm to 7pm. Residents are provided facilities at breakfast to prepare a packed cut-lunch to take to university. All meals are informed by a nutritionist and prepared by a fully qualified in-house catering staff.On campus
- Principal – oversees all aspects of pastoral support and management of residents’ welfare
- Assistant Principal – oversees resident staff and assists the principal with the management of residents’ welfare
- Resident Fellows – a resident fellow is available at all times that the Office is closed and is trained in various support skills including:
- First aid
- Mental health first aid
- Harassment and discrimination awareness
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Study skills
Resident fellows uphold the standards of the College and assist the Principal with issues related to residents. Resident fellows live throughout the college and receive an honorarium approximately equal to their accommodation and food costs.
- Resident Assistants – a resident assistant is a senior resident available to all residents, particularly in the local area, for support and guidance as required. RAs manage the bar, shop and College library, and in return receive an honorarium approximately equal to 30 % of their living and accommodation costs.
Off Campus
- Fellows – Fellows are members of the Jane community who are available to residents, particularly during College functions. There are approximately 40 Fellows representing most faculties of the university.
- Chaplains – several chaplains from various Christian faiths are available to residents for confidential support and counselling on an opt-in, opt-out basis.
College facilities
Residents have access to a floodlit tennis court, games room, weights room, art room, music rooms with pianos, library, study rooms, Common Rooms (equipped with DVD widescreen television, pay TV channels) and a laundry.Architecture
The College campus consists of several buildings:Aldridge - The first building off Elboden Street, Aldridge houses approximately 48 residents and the College Office
Michael Webber House - Situated ‘behind’ Aldridge, ‘Webber’ is a repurposed period house containing the Edwin Pitman (common) Room and eight large bedrooms. Webber is most commonly occupied by returning residents.
Horton - The second building along the driveway, Horton house approximately 40 residents, the Horton Common Room, College laundry, weights room and Jane Shop (a small, student staffed shop open in the evening and selling coffee, beer, wine, lollies and snacks).
The main building of College contains Asten, Barrett, Vines and Fleming
Asten Wing - Asten is the home of the Kitchen and Dining Hall, Student Club Committee office and approximately 52 residents.
Barrett Wing - The oldest area of College, Barrett is named after Archdeacon Barrett, and was the original house purchased by the College. The high vaulted ceilings and seven larger rooms attract residents and are typically allocated by academic merit and community contribution. Barrett is home to the Senior Common Room, Art Room, Billiards Room (including a full sized snooker table), and Link room (containing a full sized grand piano).
Vines Wing - The College Library and approximately 26 students are located in Vines, which is opposite the bus stop.
Fleming Wing - There are seven larger flats in Fleming, most with ensuite bathrooms. These rooms are often allocated to returning residents who have demonstrated significant academic achievement or contribution to the College, but may also be issued to residents who require ensuite facilities for whatever reason.
An additional surcharge is attracted by large rooms and ensuited rooms.
Other Buildings
The Frances Parsons Building - The Frances Parsons Building hosts tutorials, play and band rehearsals, social functions and various other events. It is equipped with Wifi, a functions bar, and overlooks the Tennis Court and Sandy Bay, the Derwent River, and Wrest Point Casino.The Lodge The Lodge is a large, three story home used as a private residence by the Principal. The bottom floor contains a separate, self-contained flat used by Visiting Fellows
2011/2012 Building Project - A new construction has been proposed to join Aldridge and Horton together and provide an additional 10 bedrooms and two new bathrooms.
The Grounds - The grounds include maintained lawns and gardens. Pre-dinner drinks are served on the main lawn after the Commencement Ceremony. Backyard cricket is regularly played on the main lawn during the cricket season.