Grace College, University of Queensland

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Grace College
The University of Queensland
Grace College, University of Queensland Shield.png
Location 27°29′51″S153°00′25″E / 27.49746°S 153.00708°E / -27.49746; 153.00708
Motto in EnglishMy Grace is Sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9)
Established1970
GenderGender Inclusive
Principal Peter Walker
PresidentCaitlyn Avery (2024)
Residents177
Websitewww.grace.uq.edu.au

Grace College is a residential college for tertiary students located on the St Lucia Campus of The University of Queensland. During the Autumn (Semester 1; February to June) and Spring (Semester 2; July to November) semesters of The University of Queensland, the College provides catered accommodation with community development services for its student residents. Outside of these normal operating times, the College is available for short stays and conferences (both catered and non-catered). Short stays may be available during the Academic Year depending on room availability.

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Governance

The College operates under the auspices of the Uniting Church in Australia (Queensland Synod) and the Presbyterian Church of Queensland.

It is governed by the College Council whose membership is appointed as follows:

The key officers (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer) of the College Council are incorporated by Letters Patent under the Religious, Educational and Charitable Institutions Act (Qld) 1861-1977.

History

The College was opened in 1970 as a women's college. In 2022, it became gender inclusive. [1]

Motto

The motto of the College is "My grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Coat of arms

The College coat of arms consists of a purple passion cross fleury (a cross with fleur-de-lis ends on its arms and a lengthened lower arm) on a silver lozenge (diamond-shape) on a red shield.

Mascot

The mascot of the College is the mythological Phoenix.

Other Relationships

Through the Grace College Student Club, the College participates in the Inter-College Council formed by the students of the 10 residential colleges on the St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland.

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References

  1. "Why Choose Grace". Grace College. Retrieved 16 March 2022.