The College is delighted to announce the election and appointment of an impressive team of student leaders to serve the St Mark’s College community in 2023.
Members of the College Club Committee for 2023 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.
Our student leaders are vital to the life of the College. They assist in leading, fostering, and nurturing our College community, including through the provision of academic and wellbeing support to fellow students, organising sporting, cultural, social and service activities across the year, and much else besides.
Student leadership positions give students superb opportunities to develop their leadership and teamwork skills, and to undertake 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 these roles also provides invaluable preparation for students’ lives and careers after College.
We are enormously grateful to all our students who are willing to serve the St Mark’s community in this way.
We would like to give a huge thank you to our outgoing student leaders, who have given so much to our community over the past year, and we congratulate the following student leaders for 2023:
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 Advisor, the Senior Residential Advisor, and the President of the Charitable Foundation. It works closely with the Head of College, Dean, Director of Wellbeing, and Director of Learning on coordinating many aspects of College life, and promoting student welfare and success.
Top Left: Cass Joubert, Jasmyn Lloyd, Jord Howard, Miah Sherry, Libby Chisholm, Ben Ransom
Front Left: Cameron Akehurst, Tori Lowe, Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Professor Jonathon Allen (Dean), Professor Don Markwell (Head of College), Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Ben McCure, Ella Browne
2023 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: Charlie Shepperd, Gemma Garraway, Luke Robertson, Hamish Napier, Manon Finch, Bianca Feher, William Gillett, Eloise Montefiore, Callum Saville
Front Left: Cass Joubert, Tori Lowe, Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Professor Jonathon Allen (Dean), Professor Don Markwell (Head of College), Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Ben McCure, Ben Ransom
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2023 |
| President* | Ben McCure | COOJAR, VIC | USA Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing | 3rd Year |
| Vice President* | Tori Lowe | RENMARK, SA | USA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 3rd Year |
| Secretary* | Cass Joubert | JAMESTOWN, SA | UA Bachelor of Business with a major in Digital Marketing and Communications | 3rd Year |
| Treasurer* | Ben Ransom | MITCHAM, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd Year |
| Female Sports Officer | Manon Finch | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | FL Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year |
| Male Sports Officer | Luke Robertson | HOBART, TAS | USA Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science | 2nd Year |
| Female Social Officer | Eloise Montefiore | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Business | 2nd Year |
| Male Social Officer | Charlie Shepperd | CUMMINS, SA | USA Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) / Bachelor of Business (Finance) | 2nd Year |
| Female Equity Officer | Gemma Garraway | MILDURA, VIC | USA Bachelor of Social Work | 3rd Year |
| Male Equity Officer | Hamish Napier | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Human Movement | 2nd Year |
| Arts and Cultural Officer | Bianca Feher | GLOSSOP, SA | USA Bachelor of Creative Industries (Pathway to Master of Communication) | 2nd Year |
| Merchandise Officer | Callum Saville | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | UA Bachelor of Business | 2nd Year |
| Sponsorship/ Charitable Officer | William Gillett | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance & Trade) | 2nd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
Assistant Deans
The Assistant Deans work with the Dean and Director of Wellbeing, 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, and assist the Dean, Director of Wellbeing, and Director of Learning in leading the Student Leadership Team (SLT).
Cameron Akehurst, Ella Browne
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Assistant Deans* | Cameron Akehurst | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Business | 4th Year |
| Ella Browne | TAURANGA, NZ | UA Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | 4th Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
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.
The Residential Advisors and the Flat/Hawker House Wardens are led by a Senior Residential Advisor, who also serves on the Student Executive Team.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Senior Residential Advisor* | Miah Sherry | FORTH, TAS | UA Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery | 4th Year |
| Residential Advisors | Clare Jenkin | DRUMBORG, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 3rd Year |
| Luke Marcus | PENOLA, SA | UA Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts | 4th Year | |
| Jack Monaco | BARMERA, SA | UA Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | 3rd Year | |
| Kara Phillips | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) | 4th Year | |
| Jonty Pretorius | LAUNCESTON, TAS | UA Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences | 3rd Year | |
| Gracie Rowland | CROWS NEST, NSW | UA Bachelor of Music Theatre | 3rd Year | |
| Sinead Sidhu | WAIKERIE, SA | USA Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | 3rd Year | |
| Mia Soebardi | MILDURA, VIC | UA Bachelor of Psychological Science | 3rd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
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 serve as Duty Tutors and Fire Wardens for the full year.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Wardens | Libby Chisholm | ADELAIDE, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd Year |
| Erin Hughes | LOXTON, SA | FL Bachelor of Human Nutrition / Bachelor of Exercise Science | 3rd Year | |
| Hamish McKenny | WILD DOG VALLEY (NARACOORTE), SA | UA Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural) | 3rd Year | |
| Tyra Spirat | WHYALLA, SA | USA Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) | 3rd Year |
Top Left: Gracie Rowland, Tyra Spirat, Sinead Sidhu, Clare Jenkin, Erin Hughes, Jonty Pretorius, Kara Phillips, Hamish McKenny, Despina Eleftheriadis, Libby Chisholm, Luke Marcus
Front Left: Jasmyn Lloyd, Ella Browne, Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Professor Jonathon Allen (Dean), Professor Don Markwell (Head of College), Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Cameron Akehurst, Miah Sherry
Absent: Jack Monaco, Mia Soebardi
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, providing administrative support for 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 2023, the six Faculties will be: (1) Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science; (2) Arts and Education; (3) Business and Law; (4) Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, and Aviation; (5) Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health; and (6) Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry.
Top Left: Jana Badran, Josh Rummell, Oliver Leslie
Front Left: Holly Boswell, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Jord Howard
Absent: Maddie Dodds, Anthony Doll
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Senior Academic Tutor* | Jord Howard | JUNORTOUN, VIC | UA Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) | 4th Year |
| Academic Coordinators | ||||
| Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science | Maddie Dodds | BALLARAT, VIC | UA Bachelor of Veterinary Bioscience / Doctor of Vet Medicine | 2nd Year |
| Arts and Education | Anthony Doll | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | USA Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) | 4th Year |
| Business and Law | Holly Boswell | LONGUEVILLE, NSW | UA Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Advanced) | 3rd Year |
| Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, and Aviation | Josh Rummell | EAST TOOWOOMBA, QLD | UA Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) | 3rd Year |
| Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health | Jana Badran | BERRI, SA | UA Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | 3rd Year |
| Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry | Oliver Leslie | SYDNEY, NSW | UA Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd 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 Wellbeing, 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.
Jasmyn Lloyd
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Indigenous Student Advisor* | Jasmyn Lloyd | OLD CALPERUM, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery | 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.
Lucy Page, Libby Chisholm, Kellie Lessue
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| President | Libby Chisolm | ADELAIDE, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery | 3rd Year |
| Secretary | Kellie Lessue | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of International Relations | 2nd Year |
| Treasurer | Lucy Page | PERTH, WA | UA Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) / Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics (Economics) | 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.
Ruby Ford, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Tori Rehn
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Library Assistants | Tori Rehn | BYRON BAY, NSW | USA Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours) | 2nd Year |
| Ruby Ford | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | 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 | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Music Room Curator | Harriet McPharlin | COLLEGE PARK, SA | UA Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts | 2nd Year |
Gym Curator
The Gym Curator takes responsibility for the safe and enjoyable use of the gym facilities at College.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Gym Curator | Lauren Mellett | BUNBURY, WA | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year |
Lauren Mellett, Harriet McPharlin
Lion Editor
The role of the Lion Editors is to produce and edit the annual College magazine, The Lion, the official and public 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 | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Lion Editor | Emerson Fielke | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) | 3rd Year |
| Amelie Beltakis | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | UA Bachelor of Science (Plant Biology) / Diploma of Languages (Japanese) | 3rd Year |
Student Outreach Officer
The role of the Student Outreach Officer is to assist the Registrar in promoting the College to prospective students, including through on-site tours, promotional events (e.g. Open Days), school visits (both inbound and outbound), career expos, field days and webinars.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Student Outreach Officer | Bianca Feher | GLOSSOP, SA | USA Bachelor of Creative Industries (Pathway to Master of Communication) | 2nd Year |
Photographer & Social Media Content Creator
The role of the Photographer & Social Media Content Creator (‘Photographer’) is to assist the Registrar and others in documenting the life of the College and promoting the College through the production of appropriate social media marketing materials.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | UNIVERSITY AND COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2022 |
| Photographer & Social Media content creator | Amelie Beltakis | COMPTON, SA | UA Bachelor of Science (Plant Biology) / Diploma of Languages (Japanese) | 3rd Year |
Film Maker
The role of the Film Maker is to assist the Registrar and others in promoting the College through the production of appropriate video content that showcases College life.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Film maker | Mia McEachern | GRASSMERE, VIC | USA Bachelor of Film and Television | 3rd Year |
Harriet McPharlin, Amelie Beltakis, Bianca Feher, Mia McEachern, Emerson Fielke
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 | HOMETOWN | COURSE | YEAR AT ST MARK’S |
| Additional Duty Tutors | Alice Alexander | WORROLONG, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 2nd Year |
| Natalie Fitzpatrick | BALLARAT, VIC | UA Bachelor of Languages | 2nd Year | |
| Will Hutchings | IVANHOE, VIC | UA Bachelor of Psychological Science | 2nd Year | |
| Emma Mattiske | LONGLEA, VIC | UA Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) | 2nd Year | |
| Eloise Montefiore | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Business | 2nd Year | |
| Liam Phillips | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Biology) | 2nd Year | |
| Courtney Vonk | WHYALLA STUART, SA | USA Bachelor of Psychology | 3rd Year | |
| Amelie Beltakis | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | UA Bachelor of Science (Plant Biology) / Diploma of Languages (Japanese) | 3rd Year |
2023 Student Leaders
Top Left: Gracie Rowland, Courtney Vonk, Amelie Beltakis, Clare Jenkin, William Gillett, Charlie Shepperd, Liam Phillips, Oliver Leslie, Hamish Napier, Luke Robertson, Josh Rummell, Hamish McKenny, Callum Saville, Luke Marcus, Will Hutchings, Jonty Pretorius
Middle Left: Jana Badran, Bianca Feher, Emma Mattiske, Tyra Spirat, Sinead Sidhu, Ruby Ford, Erin Hughes, Lucy Page, Alice Alexander, Tori Rehn, Manon Finch, Holly Boswell, Kara Phillips, Despina Eleftheriadis, Gemma Garraway, Harriet McPharlin, Lauren Mellett, Eloise Montefiore, Emerson Fielke
Front Left: Tori Lowe, Ben Ransom, Cass Joubert, Ella Browne, Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Professor Jonathon Allen (Dean), Professor Don Markwell (Head of College), Ben McCure, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Jord Howard, Cameron Akehurst, Libby Chisholm, Jasmyn Lloyd, Miah Sherry
Absent: Maddie Dodds, Anthony Doll, Natalie Fitzpatrick, Emma Mattiske, Mia McEachern, Jack Monaco, Kellie Lessue, Mia Soebardi
Photos by Emerson Fielke and Kathy Radoslovich
