New College Residence Council
The New College Residence Council (NCRC) is the governing body for students in residence. As elected student leaders, they oversee social and community affairs for our three residence buildings. The NCRC also advocates for students by liaising between residents, administration, and the University.
Getting involved in the New College Residence Council is a fantastic way to make new connections and build your leadership skills.
Governance Structure
NCRC Structure
The Council consists of three groups: an Executive Team, the General Assembly, and House Councils.
The Executive Team
The executive team provides leadership and direction to the NCRC, setting the Council’s agenda, chairing student committees, and facilitating programming for students in residence.
There are seven positions on the executive team: three Building Presidents and four Directors (Administration; Communication; Finance, Executive Team; and Finance, House Council).
The General Assembly
The general assembly is the decision-making body of the Council.
The Assembly consists of the House Representatives, Junior House Representatives, and Social Convenor from the 14 houses across all three residence buildings. These positions also help facilitate House programming with their House Councils.
House Councils
New College Residence is divided into fourteen smaller communities called Houses.
Each House has their own House Council, consisting of three elected student leaders: a House Representative, Junior House Representative, and Social Convenor. House Reps and Jr. House Reps attend monthly General Assembly Meetings and serve on the Building Committee and Dining Committee, respectively. Social Convenors serve on the Events Committee.
House Councils may create additional positions, such as Birthday or Sustainability Representative. Residence Dons serve as advisors to their House Council, supporting the election of these positions and the facilitation of house programs.
The Chief Returning Officer
The Chief Returning Officer administers the Executive and Director elections and supervises referenda for the New College Residence Council. In their role, they ensure that all elections and referendums are conducted in a fair, non-partisan, transparent, and accessible manner.
Election Timelines
NCRC Elections
Each role on the NCRC is elected by residents of New College according to the following timelines.
Executive
Elections for the four Directors (Administration; Communication; Finance, Executive Team; and Finance, House Council), take place in the final General Assembly Meeting in March, serving their term the following academic year. Building President elections take place in September, serving their term within the same academic year.
Executive and Director elections are administered by the Chief Returning Officer.
House Councils
Elections for House Council positions take place in September, during the first or second house meeting. House Council elections are administered by the Residence Don of each respective house.
Chief Returning Officer
Elections for the Chief Returning Officer position are administered concurrently with the Director roles in March.
