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 2024.
Members of the College Club Committee for 2024 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, helping to set the tone of a healthy community, 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 2024:
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 Advisors, 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.
Photo: 2024 Student Executive Team with Staff
Front from left: Anthony Doll, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell AM (Head of College), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Cass Joubert, Gemma Garraway
Back from left: Cameron Akehurst, Jacob Deeb, Kellie Lessue, Eloise Montefiore, William Gillett, Charlie Shepperd
Absent: Annie Coffey, Drew Willie
2024 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.
Photo: 2024 College Club Committee and Charitable Foundation Executive with Staff
Front from left: Kellie Lessue, Jacob Deeb, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell AM (Head of College), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Eloise Montefiore, William Gillett, Charlie Shepperd
Back from left: Jed Thiel, Kobi Lowe, Zoe Hughes, Tiahna Olsen, Baeley Tucker, Jean-Philippe Soulie, Nathan Rokebrand, Jordan Laverty, Eloise Wills, Cameron Dixon, Dino Macri
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| President* | Eloise Montefiore | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Business | 3rd Year |
| Vice President* | William Gillett | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance & Trade) | 3rd Year |
| Secretary* | Kellie Lessue | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Business (Design & Marketing) | 3rd Year |
| Treasurer* | Charlie Shepperd | CUMMINS, SA | USA Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) / Bachelor of Business (Finance) | 3rd Year |
| Female Sports Officer | Eloise Wills | HORSHAM, VIC | USA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year |
| Male Sports Officer | Jordan Laverty | DIMBOOLA, VIC | USA Bachelor of Business | 2nd Year |
| Female Social Officer | Baeley Tucker | BALLARAT, VIC | UA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year |
| Male Social Officer | Jed Thiel | WAIKERIE, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 2nd Year |
| Female Equity Officer | Tiahna Olsen | MILDURA, VIC | USA Bachelor of Psychology | 2nd Year |
| Male Equity Officer | Dino Macri | ADELAIDE, SA | UA Bachelor of Computer Science | 2nd Year |
| Arts and Cultural Officer | Cameron Dixon | GLOSSOP, SA | USA Bachelor of Creative Industries | 2nd Year |
| Merchandise Officer | Kobi Lowe | RENMARK, SA | USA Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) | 2nd Year |
| Sponsorship/ Charitable Officer | Zoe Hughes | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Communications and Media | 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).
From Left: Anthony Doll (2024 Assistant Dean), Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Cass Joubert (2024 Assistant Dean), Gemma Garraway (2024 Senior Residential Advisor)
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Assistant Deans* | Anthony Doll | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | USA Bachelor of Primary Education | 5th Year |
| Cass Joubert | JAMESTOWN, SA | USA Master of Management (Tourism & Event Management) | 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 Wardens are led by a Senior Residential Advisor, who also serves on the Student Executive Team.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Senior Residential Advisor* | Gemma Garraway | MILDURA, VIC | USA Bachelor of Social Work | 4th Year |
| Residential Advisors | Manon Finch | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | FL Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Physiotherapy | 3rd Year |
| Natalie Fitzpatrick | BALLARAT, VIC | FL Bachelor of Speech Pathology | 3rd Year | |
| Ben Grima | BALLARAT, VIC | USA Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3rd Year | |
| Riley Herbert | MONASH, SA | USA Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3rd Year | |
| Charlotte Le Page | PERTH, WA | USA Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) | 3rd Year | |
| Hamish Napier | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Human Movement | 3rd Year | |
| Liam Phillips | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Science | 3rd Year | |
| Ben Ransom | ADELAIDE, SA | UA Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery | 4th Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
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. There are Wardens appointed to support students living in the flats, Hawker House, and the Deanery. Like RAs, Wardens also serve as Duty Tutors and Fire Wardens for the full year.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Wardens |
Alice Alexander | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 3rd Year |
| Jasper Atkinson | LORNE, VIC | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year | |
| Lara Garin | ULLADULLA, NSW | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year | |
| Emma Mattiske | BENDIGO, VIC | UA Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) | 3rd Year | |
| Sam Purcell | ESK, QLD | UA Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 2nd Year | |
| Callum Saville | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | UA Bachelor of Business | 3rd Year |
2024 Residential Advisors and Wardens with Staff and Assistant Deans
Front from left: Anthony Doll, Stuart Meldrum (Dean), Professor Don Markwell AM (Head of College), Sally Cassidy (Director of Wellbeing), Cass Joubert, Gemma Garraway
Middle from left: Riley Herbert, Lara Garin, Emma Mattiske, Charlotte Le Page, Ben Grima, Hamish Napier
Back from left: Ben Ransom, Callum Saville, Sam Purcell, Manon Finch, Natalie Fitzpatrick
Absent: Alice Alexander, Jasper Atkinson, Liam Phillips
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 2024, 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.
2024 Academic Team
Front from left: Cameron Akehurst, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Madi Martin
Back from left: Rachael Bird, Dorisa Nasserian, Hamish McKenny
Absent: Anthony Doll, Tara Phelps
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Senior Academic Tutor* | Cameron Akehurst | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Business | 5th Year |
| Academic Coordinators | ||||
| Agriculture, Viticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science | Rachael Bird | NARACOORTE, SA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 2nd Year |
| Arts and Education | Anthony Doll | MOUNT GAMBIER, SA | USA Bachelor of Primary Education | 5th Year |
| Tara Phelps | CUMMINS, SA | USA Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) | 3rd Year | |
| Business and Law | Cameron Akehurst | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of International Business | 5th Year |
| Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, and Aviation | Hamish McKenny | NARACOORTE, SA | UA Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural & Structural) | 4th Year |
| Health & Medical Sciences and Allied Health | Madi Martin | BERRI, SA | USA Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | 3rd Year |
| Medicine, Nursing, and Dentistry | Dorisa Nasserian | SYDNEY, NSW | UA Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 3rd Year |
*Student Executive Team member.
Indigenous Student Advisors
The Indigenous Student Advisors (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 Admissions Officer, 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.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Indigenous Student Advisors* | Annie Coffey | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychology | 2nd Year |
| Drew Willie | ALICE SPRINGS, NT | USA Bachelor of Business | 2nd Year |
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.
| POSITION | NAME | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| President | Jacob Deeb | BRISBANE, QLD | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year |
| Secretary | Nathan Rokebrand | HORSHAM, VIC | UA Bachelor of Engineering | 2nd Year |
| Treasurer | Jean-Philippe Soulie | MELBOURNE, VIC | UA Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | 3rdYear |
*Student Executive Team member.
The Charitable Foundation Executive is pictured above with the College Club Committee and College Staff.
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.
Oscar Hemmings, Dr Katrina Stats (Director of Learning), Charli Nisbet
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Library Assistants | Oscar Hemmings | LITTLEHAMPTON, SA | UA Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | 4th Year |
| Charli Nisbet | GEELONG, VIC | UA Bachelor of Health & Medical Science (Advanced) | 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 IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Music Room Curator | Daniel Stephens | PENOLA, SA | USA Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) | 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 IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Gym Curator | Georgia Craig-Neal | SWAN HILL, VIC | USA 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 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 IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Lion Editors | Juliette Parlange | BALLARAT, VIC | UA Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year |
| Zoe Raynes | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) | 2nd Year | |
| Roslyn Thomas | LEXINGTON, KY, USA | UA Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences | 2nd Year |
Student Outreach Officer
The role of the Student Outreach Officer is to assist the Admissions Officer 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 IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Student Outreach Officer | Zoe Hughes | LOXTON, SA | USA Bachelor of Communications and Media | 2nd Year |
Photographer & Social Media Content Creator
The role of the Photographer & Social Media Content Creator (‘Photographer’) is to assist the Event Manager, Admissions Officer, and others in documenting the life of the College and promoting the College through the production of appropriate social media marketing materials.
| POSITION | NAMES | HOMETOWN | COURSE IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Photographer | Estelle Wollin | SALE, VIC | USA Bachelor of Architectural Studies | 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 IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Film maker | Cameron Dixon | MONASH, SA | USA Bachelor of Creative Industries | 2nd Year |
Front from left: Oscar Hemmings, Zoe Hughes, Charli Nisbet
Back from left: Daniel Stephens, Georgia Craig-Neal, Cameron Dixon
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 IN 2024 | YEAR AT ST MARK’S IN 2024 |
| Additional Duty Tutors | Ellie Akehurst | PORT LINCOLN, SA | UA Bachelor of Food & Nutrition Science | 3rd Year |
| Joe Clyde | LAUNCESTON, TAS | UA Bachelor of International Relations | 3rd Year | |
| Oscar Hemmings | LITTLEHAMPTON, SA | UA Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | 4th Year | |
| Luke MacKay | MILDURA, VIC | UA Bachelor of Science (Advanced) | 2nd Year | |
| Zachary Meakin | BALLARAT, VIC | FL Bachelor of Clinical Sciences / Doctor of Medicine | 2nd Year | |
| Charli Nisbet | GEELONG, VIC | UA Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Advanced) | 2nd Year | |
| Olivia Williams | BRISBANE, QLD | USA Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2nd Year |
2024 Student Leadership Team with Staff
Front, left to right: Cameron Akehurst, Gemma Garraway, Jacob Deeb, Anthony Doll, Dr Katrina Stats, Eloise Montefiore, Professor Don Markwell AM, Stuart Meldrum, Sally Cassidy, Cass Joubert, William Gillett, Kellie Lessue, Charlie Shepherd
Middle, left to right: Zoe Hughes, Emma Mattiske, Madison Fatchen, Charlotte Le Page, Rachael Bird, Madi Martin, Manon Finch, Jean-Philippe Soulie, Liam Phillips, Riley Herbert, Ben Grima, Ben Ransom, Hamish Napier, Kobi Lowe, Jed Thiel, Cameron Dixon, Dino Macri
Back, left to right: Olivia Williams, Tiahna Olsen, Georgia Craig-Neal, Lara Garin, Baeley Tucker, Zac Meakin, Dorisa Nasserian, Nathan Rokebrand, Hamish McKenny, Natalie Fitzpatrick, Callum Saville, Jordan Laverty, Joe Clyde, Ellie Akehurst, Eloise Wills, Daniel Stephens, Sam Purcell
Absent: Alice Alexander, Jasper Atkinson, Annie Coffey, Oscar Hemmings, Charli Nisbet, Luke MacKay, Juliette Parlange, Tara Phelps, Zoe Raynes, Roslyn Thomas, Drew Willie, Estelle Wollin
Photos by Amelie Beltakis
