The MCR
The Middle Combination
Room
The MCR as a Public Room
Graduate Students are members
of the Middle Combination Room (MCR). The MCR is both a place and
an organisation. The place - the room itself - is on the ground
floor of E staircase. Since most Graduate Students live out of College,
the MCR provides an important central social focus, with a comfortable
sitting area, a small kitchen, computer facilities, and a bar. Its
use is restricted to Clare Graduate Students and their guests.
As an organisation, the
MCR is in many respects analogous to the Union of Clare Students
(UCS) (see below). Its members elect a President and Officers in
May each year, whose job is to run the Common Room, to co-ordinate
social, sporting and cultural events, negotiate and liaise with
the Graduate Tutor and other College Officers where appropriate,
and generally to protect and further the interests of Graduate Students
in the College. MCR representatives are among the student members
of College Committees, including the Finance Committee, the Council,
and the Governing Body.
MCR Committee Roles
President
Gives speeches and attends the College Council and the Governing
Body.
Vice-President
Attends Governing Body and Liaison Committee Meetings.
Secretary
Writes the agendas and takes Minutes of MCR committee meetings,
acts as returning officer for elections, maintain notice boards
and newspapers. Manages MCR mailing lists and will attend College
Health and Safety Meetings.
Treasurer
Maintains MCR finances and attends Finance Committee meetings (as
well as Licencing and Appeals subcommittee).
Social Secretaries
Co-ordinates social events for the MCR including exchange halls,
wine/whisky tastings, special bar nights, and theme parties. Responsible
for ensuring that there is adequate coffee and tea in the MCR. Attends
the Catering Committee meeting and co-ordinates May Ball issues.
Will attend the University-wide social secretaries’ meetings.
Bar Manager
Self-explanatory.
GRF Organiser
Organises the Graduate
Research Forum
Graduate Union Representative
Attends GU meetings on behalf of the MCR and keep tabs on University-wide
issues, including CUSU Council motions and University governance.
Women and Welfare
Officer
Will attend University-wide
Women’s Meetings and the College Equal Opportunities Committee.
Accommodation
Officer
Attend Accommodation and
BAG Committees.
Punt Officer
Maintains and cleans the two Clare MCR punts, Silence of the Cam
and the Spirit of Geelong, as well as being responsible for their
booking procedures.
Other MCR Officer
Roles
LBGT Officer
UCS Liaison Officer
Library Officer
External Officer
Graduate Statistics 2008-09
- Total Number of First Year Graduates: 96
(including those admitted in January and April 2008)
- PhD: 49
- MPhil: 39
- Other: 8
- Male Students: 55
- Female Students: 41
PhD Statistics
- Male Students: 27: 19 Sciences and 8 Arts
- Female Students: 22: 11 Sciences and 11 Arts
MPhil Statistics
- Male Students: 22: 5 Sciences and 17 Arts
- Female Students: 17: 5 Sciences and 12 Arts
2008/2009 PhD/MPhil combined, split
by Gender
- Total PhD and MPhil Admissions: 88
- Male Students: 49: PhD 27, MPhil 22
- Female Students: 39: PhD 22, MPhil 17
2008/2009 PhD/MPhil combined, split
by Arts/Sciences
- Total PhD and MPhil Admissions: 88
- Male Students: 49: 24 Sciences, 25 Arts
- Female Students: 39: 16 Sciences, 23 Arts
Graduate Population Overall
(excluding clinical medics and vets)
- Total Students: 294: 160 Male and 134 Female
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