An impressive team of student leaders has been elected and appointed to serve the St Mark’s College community in 2021.
Members of the College Club Committee for 2021 were elected at the recent final general meeting of College students, and students have been appointed to other leadership roles following a rigorous application and selection process, including leadership training prior to application.
Student leadership positions are central to the life of the College, including providing academic and wellbeing support to fellow students, organising many activities (including sporting, cultural, community service, social and other activities), and much else besides.
Working together with College staff and other students, leadership positions give students superb opportunities for developing their leadership and teamwork skills, and for undertaking the community service that has been at the heart of the values and ethos of St Mark’s College since its founding in 1925.
Experience in leadership positions can provide invaluable preparation for students’ lives and careers after college.
The College is very grateful to all students who were willing to serve the St Mark’s community in these ways, and congratulates the following student leaders:
Student Executive Team
The Student Executive Team comprises the College Club Executive (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), the two Assistant Deans, the Senior Academic Tutor, the Indigenous Student Adviser, and the President of the Charitable Foundation. It works closely with the Head of College, Dean, and Director of Learning on coordinating many aspects of College life, and promoting student welfare and success.
Top Left: Taylor Glover, Sophie Ludbrook, James Andrews, Oliver Douglas, Alice McKenzie, Niamh Jones
Bottom Left: Ashlee Nichol, Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell (Head of College), Dr Rachel Buxton (Director of Learning), Kaitlin Beltakis
Absent: Iman Westhead. Note: A photograph of Iman Westhead, Indigenous Student Adviser, can be found below.
2021 College Club Committee
All resident students at St Mark’s are members of the College Club. Elected by their fellow students, the College Club Committee promotes student wellbeing and interests in diverse ways, including by organising an impressive line-up of events in partnership with other student leaders and the College staff. The College Club Executive consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Top Left: Caitlin Glascott, Brodie Carrigan, Isabel Unwin, Riley Cornell, Olivia White, Abraham Tuckwell, Miah Sherry, Shawn Wang, Eliza Lee
Bottom Left: Taylor Glover, Sophie Ludbrook, Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell (Head of College), Dr Rachel Buxton (Director of Learning), Alice McKenzie, James Andrews
| POSITION | NAME | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| President* | Sophie Ludbrook | Paechtown, SA | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd year |
| Vice President* | Taylor Glover | Yeelanna, SA | UA: Bachelor of Criminology | 3rd year |
| Secretary* | Alice McKenzie | Port Pirie South, SA | FL: Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) (Hons) | 3rd year |
| Treasurer* | James Andrews | Port Lincoln, SA | UA: Bachelor of Project Management | 3rd Year |
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Sports Officers
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Abraham Tuckwell | Port Augusta, SA | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 2nd Year |
| Eliza Lee | Norton Summit, SA | UniSA: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology | 2nd Year | |
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Social Officers
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Brodie Carrigan | Cabarita, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd Year |
| Caitlin Glascott | Nerrina, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences | 2nd Year | |
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Equity Officers
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Riley Cornell | Mildura, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Psychological Science | 2nd Year |
| Olivia White | Bellerive, TAS | UA: Bachelor of Psychological Science | 2nd Year | |
| Arts and Cultural Officer | Isabel Unwin | Lake Wendouree, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 2nd Year |
| Merchandise Officer | Miah Sherry | Forth, TAS | UA: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | 2nd Year |
| Sponsorship/ Charitable Officer | Shawn Wang | Guangzhou, CHINA | UA: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil & Structural Engineering | 2nd Year |
*Student Executive Team member
Assistant Deans
The Assistant Deans work with the Dean, other staff, and students to ensure that St Mark’s provides a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all. The Assistant Deans assist students in various ways when needed, including liaising between staff and students, and help to ensure that the College’s values and expectations are upheld in student behaviour.
The Assistant Deans are senior leaders in the College who lead the Residential Advisor (RA) team and the Flat and Hawker House Wardens to support students on each floor or in each building, and assist the Dean and Director of Learning in leading the Student Leadership Team (SLT).
Residential Advisors (RAs)
Residential Advisors (RAs) are expected to show leadership in all aspects of College life, and to support actively the aims and ideals of St Mark’s College in promoting the wellbeing and academic success of its students. The primary function of an RA is to establish and maintain an environment which is safe, socially cohesive, welcoming and conducive to academic excellence. They are often the first point of contact for students’ issues and can advise on additional support structures within and beyond the College community.
Flat/Hawker House Wardens
As with RAs, the primary function of the Wardens is to establish and maintain in their area of responsibility an environment which is safe, socially cohesive, welcoming and conducive to academic excellence. Like RAs, Wardens also, for example, serve as Duty Tutors and Fire Wardens for the full year.
Top Left: Yemaya Coleman-Smith, Brodie Carrigan, Chloe Grosser, Aidan Jones, Alleigh Hamnett, Lachlan Matheson, Maddy Taylor, Jackson Furst, Jessica Hulett
Bottom Left: Olivia White, Erin Powell, Ashlee Nichol, Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Kaitlin Beltakis, Niamh Van Berkel, Isabel Unwin
| POSITION | NAME | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Assistant Deans* | Kaitlin Beltakis | Mt Gambier, SA | UA: Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Advanced) | 3rd year |
| Ashlee Nichol | Castlemaine, Vic | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 5th year | |
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Residential Advisors
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Jackson Furst | Redbanks, SA | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd year |
| Chloe Grosser | Bordertown, SA | UniSA: Bachelor of Pharmacy | 4th year | |
| Alleigh Hamnett | Port Lincoln, SA | UA: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering/Bachelor of Science (Physics) | 3rd year | |
| Jessica Hulett | Harare, ZIMBABWE | UA: Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences | 2nd year | |
| Aidan Jones | Quantong, VIC | UniSA: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Hons) | 4th year | |
| Lachlan Matheson | Ballarat, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 2nd year | |
| Yemaya Coleman-Smith | Port Lincoln, SA | UA: Bachelor of Music | 3rd year | |
| Maddy Taylor | Campbell Town, TAS | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd year | |
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Wardens Hawker House Flat x 4 |
Brodie Carrigan | Cabarita, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Tertiary transfer entry) | 3rd year |
| Niamh van Berkel | Stratford, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd year | |
| Erin Powell | Hamilton, VIC | UniSA: Bachelor of Business (Property) | 3rd year | |
| Isabel Unwin | Lake Wendouree, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 2nd year | |
| Olivia White | Bellerive, TAS | UA: Bachelor of Psychological Science | 2nd year |
*Student Executive Team member
Senior Academic Tutor
The role of the Senior Academic Tutor (SAT) is to assist students in the positive transition from school to university life, and provide support to ensure academic success and resilience. Working closely with the Director of Learning, the Senior Academic Tutor’s portfolio includes coordinating the Academic Coordinators, administering the Tutorial Program, and ensuring all students are aware of and able to access the academic support at the College.
Academic Coordinators
The role of each Academic Coordinator is to support the Director of Learning and Senior Academic Tutor to help ensure all students attain their academic goals and fulfil their potential, and to improve the accessibility, relevance and quality of academic and career development opportunities for all students. St Mark’s College students in related degrees are grouped by Faculty, and each Faculty has an Academic Coordinator. For 2021, the six Faculties will be: (1) Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science; (2) Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry; (3) Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture and Aviation; (4) Business and Law; (5) Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health; and (6) Arts and Education.
Top Left: Jack Brady, Kristen Coles, Luke Marcus
Bottom Left: Anastasia Pannell, Dr Rachel Buxton (Director of Learning), Niamh Jones, Katherine Dumas
Absent: Gemma Nunn
| POSITION | NAME | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Senior Academic Tutor* | Niamh Jones | Cavendish, VIC | UA: Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences | 3rd year |
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Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science
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Gemma Nunn | Bordertown, SA | UA: Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 3rd year |
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Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, and Aviation
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Kristen Coles | Clare, SA | UA: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering/Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences | 3rd year |
| Business and Law | Jack Brady | Buderim, QLD | UA: Bachelor of Commerce | 3rd year |
| Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health | Anastasia Pannell | Alice Springs, NT | FL: Bachelor of Paramedic Science | 2nd year |
| Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry | Katherine Dumas | Mount Pleasant, WA | UA: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd year |
| Arts and Education | Luke Marcus | Penola, SA | UA: Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts | 2nd year |
*Student Executive Team member
Indigenous Student Advisor
The Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) provides pastoral care and support to all current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Working closely with the Dean, Director of Learning, and Registrar, the ISA also acts as representative for current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, assisting in the recruitment to College of future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, maintaining relationships with local Elders and with relevant university support services, and assisting in the organisation of events that celebrate Indigenous culture and history.
Image: Iman Westhead
| POSITION | NAME | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Indigenous Student Adviser* | Iman Westhead | Mildura, Vic | UniSA: Bachelor of Nursing | 3rd year |
*Student Executive Team member
Charitable Foundation Executive
Community service is at the heart of the ideals and values for which St Mark’s stands. Many of the community service activities undertaken by the students of St Mark’s College – including volunteering and fundraising activities for charities – are led through the Charitable Foundation. Its Executive members are its President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Image: Max Gordon, Oliver Douglas (seated), Jessica Hulett
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| President* | Oliver Douglas | Coromandel Valley, SA | UA: Bachelor of Law with Bachelor of Arts | 2nd year |
| Secretary | Jessica Hulett | Harare, ZIMBABWE | UA: Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences | 2nd year |
| Treasurer | Max Gordon | Sydney, NSW | UniSA: Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd year |
*Student Executive Team member
Library Assistants
The Library Assistants work collaboratively with the Librarian to ensure the effective running of the Academic Centre and Learning Commons, including ensuring students are utilising the Academic Centre and Learning Commons in a respectful and enjoyable manner.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
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Library Assistants
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Ryan Williams | Penola, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 4th year |
| Molly Rogers | Flaxmans Valley, SA | UA Bachelor of Nursing | 2nd year |
Music Room Curator
The Music Room Curator takes responsibility for the safe and enjoyable use of the music facilities at College, in particular, maintaining the Music Room to a high standard.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Music Room Curator | Max Gordon | Sydney, NSW | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd year |
Gym Curator
The Gym Curator takes responsibility for the safe and enjoyable use of the gym facilities at College.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Gym Curator | Max Gordon | Sydney, NSW | UniSA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd year |
Lion Editor
The role of the Lion Editors is to produce and edit the annual College magazine, The Lion, the official record of the year’s events at St Mark’s. The Lion was first published in 1948. Prior to 1948, College achievements and events had been recorded in the St Mark’s College Record since the College’s founding in 1925.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
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Lion Editors
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Luke Marcus | Penola, SA | UA Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts | 2nd year |
| Oliver Douglas | Coromandel Valley, SA | UA Bachelor of Law with Bachelor of Arts | 2nd year |
Photographer & Social Media Content Creator
The role of the Photographer & Social Media Content Creator (‘Photographer’) is to assist the Director of Advancement and Registrar in promoting the College through the production of appropriate social media marketing materials.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Photographer & Social Media content creator | Kaidy Morgan | Coulta, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 3rd year |
Film Maker
The role of the Film Maker is to assist the Director of Advancement and Registrar in promoting the College through the production of appropriate video content that showcases College life.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Film maker | Sarah Whyte | Mildura, VIC | UniSA Bachelor of Media Arts | 2nd year |
Additional Duty Tutors
The primary function of the Duty Tutor is to conduct regular checks of the College in the evening and on weekends, and to ensure that any incidents are reported to the designated Assistant Dean and logged on the Duty Tutor shift sheet. Students in various leadership positions undertake Duty Tutor responsibilities, and additional Duty Tutors are also appointed.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOME TOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2021 |
| Additional Duty Tutors | Cameron Akehurst | Port Lincoln, SA | UA Bachelor of Laws with Bachelor of Commerce | 2nd year |
| Regan Binder | Renmark, SA | UA Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences | 2nd year | |
| Alec Carrigan | Mildura South, VIC | UA Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | 3rd year | |
| Oliver Douglas | Coromandel Valley, SA | UA Bachelor of Law with Bachelor of Arts | 2nd year | |
| Tayla Farlie | Mildura, VIC | UniSA Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management/ Bachelor of Marketing | 2nd year | |
| Madison Young | Mildura, VIC | FL Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) | 2nd year | |
| Grace Whyte | Ravenswood, VIC | UA Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences | 2nd year | |
| Ryan Williams | Penola, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 4th year |
Photos by Maddy Young
