Jane Franklin Hall

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.

Buildings

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 the Jane Shop (a small, student-staffed shop open in the evening and selling coffee, beverages and snacks).

The main building of college contains Asten, Barrett, Vines and Fleming Wings:

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. An additional surcharge is attracted by large rooms and ensuite 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

Building Project - In 2012/13 a new construction joined the Aldridge and Horton buildings together to provide an additional 10 bedrooms and two new gender specific 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.

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 swot vac. This quiet time requires residents to be particularly mindful of their noise levels so that all residents are able to study.

Student life

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.

Extra-curricular sports and activities

The following sports and activities are played between Jane Franklin Hall, Christ College and John Fisher College in an intercollege sports competition: Rugby, Tennis, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Cricket, Netball, Australian Rules football, Soccer, Basketball and Debating.

As well as the intercollege sports, the College holds annual theatrical productions, student art exhibitions, music soirees and competitions, and philosophy and religion discussion groups.

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. Each Monday evening and for special occasions, formal dinners are held, with a Latin grace, High Table and with all residents and staff wearing academic gowns. This is a tradition concurrent with other Oxbridge-style residential colleges. All meals are informed by a nutritionist and prepared by a fully qualified in-house catering staff.

Pastoral support

The pastoral support network at Jane is as follows:

On campus

Off campus

Notable alumni and Fellows