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JCR Committee

The committee is empowered to propose JCR motions and to negotiate with the College authorities on the basis of mandates from the JCR, and on the discretion of its members on behalf of the JCR. The role of each committee member is defined in the constitution.

Executive positions

JCR President: James Blythe

The JCR President shall:

  1. Chair the meetings of the JCR
  2. Oversee the work of the JCR committee
  3. Represent the JCR on College and University committees
  4. Ensure that this constitution is adhered to
Photograph of James Blythe

Vice President: Anna Broadley

The Vice President shall:

  1. Support the work of the JCR President
  2. Take and keep the minutes of JCR meetings
  3. Answer the JCR mail and send out e-mail notices
  4. Be in charge of all aspects of the common room itself
  5. Lead the JCR committee in organising the garden party in trinity term
  6. Represent the JCR in college meetings
Photograph of Anna Broadley

Treasurer: Hannah Smith

The Treasurer shall:

  1. Keep the accounts of the JCR funds not under another officer's care
  2. Present an annual financial report and budget by the beginning of Hilary term (after his term as treasurer has finished) as prescribed in para. c) of this Constitution
  3. Make all payments mandated by the JCR
  4. Take responsibility for the booking of punts in Trinity term
  5. Run the JCR schemes for the Punt Club JCR Garden Party & Key Insurance
  6. Represent the JCR in college meetings
Photograph of Hannah Smith

Ball President: Jeremy Chiew

The Ball President shall:

  1. Prepare a comprehensive business plan in Michaelmas term for a ball to be held in the Hilary or Trinity term after s/he is elected
  2. Present this business plan to the Bursar and the Governing Body in Michaelmas term seeking their approval and permission for the ball to go ahead
  3. If the governing body should give their permission:
  4. Be responsible for running and organising the Brasenose Ball
  5. Organise a ball committee and chair this committee
  6. Report on ball proceedings in both JCR Committee and plenary meetings
  7. Prepare a written report by 1st week of Michaelmas term after the ball about the job for the use of the next Ball President
Photograph of Jeremy Chiew

Non-executive positions

Academic and Library Rep: Alexander Blackwell

The Academic and Library Rep shall:

  1. Attend meetings of College Academic committee
  2. Handle academic issues in the College - advising and assisting students if the need arise
  3. Supervise and coordinate student feedback
  4. Attend Library Meetings
Photograph of Alexander Blackwell

Admissions and Access Rep: Bethan Rodden

The Admissions and Access Rep shall:

  1. Promote the image of Brasenose College to target schools
  2. Attend meetings of the College Admissions committee
  3. Help organise school visits and College Open Days
  4. Help organise hosts for interviewees in Michaelmas term
  5. Organise Freshers' week with the help of the Entz Rep
Photograph of Bethan Rodden

Arts Rep, Arts Festival Organiser and Arts Fund Manager: Maria Fleischer

The Arts Rep, Arts Festival Organiser and Arts Fund Manager shall:

  1. Organise the Arts festival in 3rd week of Trinity term
  2. Chair and organise the Arts committee and manage the arts fund
  3. Organise the Arts Dinner in Hilary Term
  4. Inform and help the Freshers in their Cuppers Drama application
  5. Sit on the Music Society Committee
  6. Promote Arts issues in college
Photograph of Maria Fleischer

Charities and RAG Rep: Jonathan Attwood

The Charities and RAG Rep shall:

  1. Promote general charitable issues and organise charitable events in the College
  2. Attend meetings of the OUSU charities committee and promote their RAG events in College
  3. Manage the charities fund as outlined in Appendix C
  4. Run the Charities
  5. Environment and Ethics committee as outlined in Appendix E
Photograph of Jonathan Attwood

Domestic and Food Rep: Stephen Kyberd

The Domestic and Food Rep shall:

  1. Meet regularly with the Accommodation Manager Domestic Bursar and Catering Manager
  2. Act on domestic and food complaints and suggestions from the JCR
  3. Organise JCR Guest dinners and halfway hall
  4. Help organise out of term storage
Photograph of Stephen Kyberd

Entertainments Rep: Oliver Sadik

The Entertainments Rep shall:

  1. Manage the entertainments fund
  2. Provide events for the amusement of all students at the College. These events will include Brasenose Bops events in the College Bar and the Christmas Party
  3. Help with the organisation of Freshers week in 0th week of Michaelmas term
  4. Liaise with club promoters around Oxford and provide optional discounted tickets for clubbing to Brasenose students

Entertainments Rep: Madeleine Thickett

The Entertainments Rep shall:

  1. Manage the entertainments fund
  2. Provide events for the amusement of all students at the College. These events will include Brasenose Bops events in the College Bar and the Christmas Party
  3. Help with the organisation of Freshers week in 0th week of Michaelmas term
  4. Liaise with club promoters around Oxford and provide optional discounted tickets for clubbing to Brasenose students

Environment and Ethics Rep: Becky Falkingham

The Environment and Ethics Rep shall:

  1. Promote general environmental issues in the College
  2. Liaise with the OUSU Environment Committee and promote its campaigns in the College
  3. Promote general ethical issues in the College
  4. Liaise with any ethical committees or campaigns that OUSU run
  5. Empty any recycling bins provided in College and Frewin by the JCR on a regular basis
  6. Fulfil the requirements set out in Appendix E
Photograph of Becky Falkingham

IT Rep: William Salkeld

The IT Rep shall:

  1. Maintain and run the JCR website
  2. Liaise with paid student computer technicians

OUSU and Careers Rep: Katie Latimer

The OUSU and Careers Rep shall:

  1. Represent the JCR on the OUSU Council
  2. Report OUSU activities to the JCR and in particular publicise OUSU Council Agenda and Minutes
  3. Liaise with the OUSU over matters regarding Brasenose College JCR's affiliation to the NUS
  4. Propose a motion to consider the JCR's affiliation to OUSU and NUS in the JCR meeting in 5th week of Trinity Term
  5. Maintain the careers noticeboard and help organise careers events in college
  6. Act as returning officer for any election of the Officers of the JCR in accordance with clause c) of Appendix B
Photograph of Katie Latimer

Sports Rep: Clare Jamison

The Sports Rep shall:

  1. Provide advice and contact details for sporting events/teams in college
  2. Organise an annual sports dinner to celebrate BNC's achievements during the year
  3. Manage the amalgamated sports fund
Photograph of Clare Jamison

Sports Rep: Thomas Colthorpe

The Sports Rep shall:

  1. Provide advice and contact details for sporting events/teams in college
  2. Organise an annual sports dinner to celebrate BNC's achievements during the year
  3. Manage the amalgamated sports fund
Photograph of Thomas Colthorpe

Mens Welfare Rep: Wrik Ghosh

The Mens Welfare Rep shall:

  1. Attend the University Counselling Services run Peer Support Programme and become a trained peer supporter
  2. Be available to talk to people in a confidential peer support capacity if needed within the college
  3. Inform all students of any financial help available
  4. Organise a housing list for all students going to live out
  5. Monitor provisions for welfare within the College
  6. Organise an equalities/ pastoral committee
Photograph of Wrik Ghosh

Womens Welfare Rep: Alex Sutton

The Womens Welfare Rep shall:

  1. Attend the University Counselling Services run Peer Support Programme and become a trained peer supporter
  2. Be available to talk to people in a confidential peer support capacity if needed within the college
  3. Inform all students of any financial help available
  4. Organise a housing list for all students going to live out
  5. Monitor provisions for welfare within the College
  6. Organise an equalities/ pastoral committee
Photograph of Alex Sutton