JCR and Returners
JCR (Junior Common Room) Committee
All residents are automatically part of the Junior Common Room, or JCR as it is abbreviated, but when we talk about the JCR we are usually referring to the JCR Committee that is responsible for organizing student events throughout the academic year. The JCR Committee elections process commences mid-February and the elections taking place in March. All residents interested in obtaining JCR Committee positions must complete a Returner application form (with the exception of the First Year Officer) prior to the elections, as the positions run until March the following year. The election of the First Year Officer (which is a one year position) takes place in the autumn term.
Returners
'Returners' are residents who come back to live in Goldney for a second year.
Whilst Returners do not have the same level of responsibilities as JCR Committee members they are expected to show similar levels or care and commitment. Returners, therefore, should:
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Be a visible example of appropriate behaviour for all residents: enthusiastic, responsible, encouraging to others, happy to share tasks.
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Participate wherever possible in Hall events and encourage the first-year members of their flats to also do so.
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Encourage members of their flat to participate in cleaning rotas.
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Act as Fire Marshalls for their flat (appropriate training is given for this role).
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Direct first-year students to the Hall Senior Residents, the Student Support Administrator, or to JCR Committee members where appropriate for further information or advice.
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Assist on Arrival Day which is the day before the start of the autumn term when all the new residents arrive.
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Assist on Open Day which takes place in April and is usually attended by about 1000 members of the public who enjoy walking around the gardens and eating cake in the Orangery.
Goldney residents will receive an email from the Student Support Administrator at the start of the spring term which will contain information about the Returner application process. A Returner application form will be available on the Accommodation Office web site soon after the Christmas holiday period: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/accommodation/