| Access Officer | Dorothy Budd (jcr-access@hertford.ox.ac.uk) |
| Class Rep | Amelia Davis (amelia.davis@hertford.ox.ac.uk) |
| Disabilities Rep | Currently this seat is vacant |
| Ethnic Minorities Reps | Currently this seat is vacant |
| International Students Rep | Viv Chesterman (vivian.chesterman@hertford.ox.ac.uk) |
| LGBTQ+ Rep | Alana Kendell (alana.kendell@hertford.ox.ac.uk) |
| Transgender/GNC Rep | Currently this seat is vacant |
| Women*’s Rep | Carys E MacMillan (carys.emacmillan@hertford.ox.ac.uk) |
Hertford welfare handbook can be found here (requires SSO).
Disability support at Hertford
- Many people at Oxford have a disability and as such there is a lot of support available
- If you have a disability or suspect you may have a disability, Megan Roper, the registrar, should be able to help with problems raised.
- Jane Corrigan, the student welfare lead, can also be very useful to talk to initially, especially if you are already at Hertford, or you can ring the Doctors.
- You may be put in contact with the Disability Advisory Service, who will offer you further support, including applying for funding if you require specialist equipment.
- Our Disabilities Rep is always available via college email or Facebook messenger
Hannah our Previous Rep says:
- I understand that it can be daunting to talk to a member of college, so if any student has concerns related to the points on this list they are more than welcome to come to me!
- I’m really keen to ensure that disabled people feel included in college so if anyone wants to raise concerns about accessibility, they’re should come to me and we can see where to go from there and resolve any issues
Helping to Break Down Class and Economic Barriers
Hertford’s Class Rep is here to ensure there are spaces and events within college where working class, low
income, state comprehensive-educated, and first generation university students feel comfortable. It is also part of their role to arrange events for those students and that they feel comfortable and included at wider college events. Our Class Rep Amelia, says
Hi, my name is Amelia and I am your class rep for this academic year! I am currently a 2nd year studying chemistry. My role as class rep is to represent students here at Hertford who are state school-educated/ from working class backgrounds. I will offer communication regarding financial and academic support available through college and the university, as well as being a friendly and approachable figure within college. My plans concerning events for the upcoming year will include college bar crawls, pub quizzes and more! Please feel free to contact me whether that be via email or in person.
Being an International Student at Hertford
Hi! I’m Viv, your Internationals Rep. My role is to assist and support international students as they settle into Hertford, and to help them integrate into the wider JCR population! I’ll be putting on events to both allow international students to stay connected to events and occasions that are important to them, and to give the wider JCR population a chance to learn more about the world. I’m more than happy to answer any questions, so please feel free to reach out!
Being BAME at Hertford
Women* at Hertford
Hertford’s Women*’s Rep organises women’s formals and events, provides free emergency sanitary products, and is here to help with any women’s issues! Our Women*’s Rep Carys says:
Hi! I’m Dorothy (sher/her), a second year studying PPE at Hertford, and I’ve loved being your Women*s Rep for the past year. My job is to be a pillar of support and empowerment for any undergraduate who identifies as women, non-binary or women aligning. Part of my role is to organise events such as film night, bar events, and international women’s day events. Another big part of my role is to stock up free sanitary products in college public toilets so they are accessible for all who need them. If you have any new ideas, concerns, worries ( big or small) I am always here to support as much as I can, alongside the JCR welfare officers. For anything you would like to share, l am only a Facebook message away or catch me around college. I would always love to chat and listen to make sure the women*’s community in Hertford feels celebrated, heard and supported!
Being LGBTQ+ at Hertford
Hertford’s a place for everyone, and the college hosts loads of events and socials. We also have a gender expression fund of up to £200 to reimburse students for items aiding gender expression! Our LGBTQ+ rep, Bella, says:
Hi everyone! I’m Bella (she/they), a 2nd year and I’m your LGBTQ+ rep this year! I’m so excited to be taking over this role and provide lots of exciting events to help you feel as welcomed as possible. I’m looking forward to hosting a big formal for us this term, a games night, and hopefully holding Tuesgays at Hertford. All types of events and ideas are welcomed and I truly want everyone to be involved in deciding how we celebrate queerness this year! Hertford has a gender expression fund, so please do get in touch whenever if this is something that you’d be interested in. I am always here to talk if you need, or if not can just provide some vegan cake and a hug. Definitely go over and follow the instagram account, @lgbt_at_hertford – there should be lots of updates and polls over there, and maybe even profiles if you want to write one. Otherwise you can find me badly rapping or singing in my room (my neighbours love me) or dancing at a Taylor Swift club night.
Discrimination Policy
What do I do if I have been discriminated against?
- If you have been subject to discrimination, you can contact Prof. Fernanda Duarte at fernanda.duartegonzalez@chem.ox.ac.uk, who is the Tutor for Equality and Diversity.
- You can also talk to Jane Corrigan (the student welfare lead), one of the Peer Supporters, a Junior Dean or the Chaplain if you feel you need someone else to talk to about it.
- If the harassment took place in college or you were subject to it by a member of the college community and you wish to take action against that person, Oliver Noble-Wood (the Dean) can help you with this, as head of discipline and welfare.
Harassment Policy
- If you have been a victim of any form of sexual violence or harassment there is support for you in college to access at any time
- If you have been subject to harassment, you can contact our harassment Advisor – Dr Aruna Nair (aruna.nair@hertford.ox.ac.uk)
- You can also talk to Jane Corrigan (the student welfare lead), one of the Peer Supporters, a Junior Dean or the Chaplain if you feel you need someone else to talk to about it.
- If the harassment took place in college or you were subject to it by a member of the college community and you wish to take action against that person, Vladyslav Vyazovskiy (the Dean) can help you with this, as head of discipline and welfare.
