ORMOND COLLEGE HAND BOOK 23

Contents

Ormond College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation The Wurundjeri People are the people of the wurun, the river white gum, who have been custodians of this land for thousands of years We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Elders — past, present, and emerging

Welcome to Ormond College. Please take the time to read this handbook in detail, reflecting on the values of the College and what it means to be a member of the Ormond community.

Our values of Respect, Learning, Community, Integrity, Diversity and Heritage continue to define who we are and how we live and work together, and by joining our community you are agreeing to live by them

Every member of the Ormond community is appreciated for the individual contribution they make to College life, and I am looking forward to seeing the unique mark students leave over the coming year

Message From The Master

Ormond College is so much more than a place to live It is a place to pursue your passions and interests and is at its heart a community where learning is valued and cherished

At Ormond, learning extends beyond the knowledge gained through university lectures and tutorials, to dinner conversations with people whose passions and subjects are different from your own. It extends to learning through action when you engage in community activities, create music or art, or take up a leadership role in the College or University, as well as interpersonal learning as you negotiate living in a community with over 400 residents

The opportunity to be a part of a remarkable community like ours is a privilege I urge you to make the most of the opportunities presented to you at Ormond, pursue them with enthusiasm and relish every moment

Lara McKay Master

College History

For over 140 years, Ormond College has been a place for young people to discover who they are, forge lifelong friendships, and establish the foundations for reaching their full potential.

A remarkable ethos

Ormond College was founded on the progressive ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment Our founders believed that education made for better people: individuals who could make good moral decisions and citizens who would contribute productively to their community

Part of this ethos was opening the College to students of ‘all faiths and none’, which saw students of all creeds welcomed as part of the Ormond community Also part of this ethos was the decision to almost immediately open the College to women students, who competed successfully for scholarships, attended tutorials and were involved in Ormond’s scholastic life Ormond later became fully co-educational when women were admitted as co-residents in 1973

Growth and development

In the post-war years Ormond experienced huge demand for places In response, the College added a series of new buildings beside its magnificent, heritagelisted main building The new accommodation was designed by the iconic Melbourne architectural firm Grounds Romberg and Boyd, and was noted for its distinctive and ground-breaking design When the fourth new building, McCaughey Court, was opened in 1968, Ormond’s resident student population grew to over 250 students for the first time. The College also added a new Master’s Lodge and Library during this period

A community with impact

In recent years the Ormond community has expanded to include a tight-knit graduate community of nearly 50 students, housed in two custom-built buildings

In 2015 Ormond founded the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship which was established with a gift from entrepreneur Peter Wade The Institute creates and empowers the next generation of audacious entrepreneurs and delivers University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship

Ormond graduates have gone on to make significant contributions to Australia They are well represented in State and Federal Parliaments, are leaders in academia, business, agriculture, military, law, sport, education and many other areas

College Values And Expectations Of Residents

Ormond College prides itself on being a values-centred community. In practice this means the values are taken into consideration in our decision-making, planning, interactions, and behaviour as members of our community.

Community

Ormond’s members participate actively to build strong friendships, develop networks, show care and support to one another, co-creating a cohesive and dynamic community together

Integrity

Ormondians live in and contribute to an environment with strong ethical values and clear behavioural expectations where compassion, moral courage and honesty are recognised and modelled

Heritage

We have a rich tradition of generations of Ormondians who share an intrinsic desire to make a significant difference — in their field, the College, and the world.

Diversity

Ormondians from different disciplines, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs interact positively to develop mutual understanding and expand each other’s perspectives

Learning

Ormondians are involved in exploring diverse academic, arts and sporting pursuits that enrich and enhance their studies and university experience

Respect

Our culture is built on respect for ourselves, each other and our shared home, and is reflected in our words and actions