The Resident Advancement and Development Squad (RAD) is a group of voluntary student leaders selected by the Principal or elected by the Student Club to assist residents in their growth and development as individuals. The team is made up of 8 types of convenors: Academic, Accessibility, Community, Faith & Life, International, Neurodiversity, Queer, and Wellness.
Academic Convenors
Academic Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. They are advocates for learning and academic success within the college, and cultivate a culture of encouragement, collaboration, and integrity. They empower and support residents in their studies through a range of organised initiatives and interventions.
Accessibility Convenors
Accessibility Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. These convenors ensure that the college is a community where students of all abilities can participate fully. They identify and address barriers to access, advocate for inclusive practices, and raise awareness of accessibility needs.
Community Convenors
The Community Convenors are elected by the Student Club to raise resident awareness of a range of community service and fundraising opportunities; and to coordinate the College’s involvement in the ICC Community Cup. This competition is focused on environmental sustainability and community service.
Faith & Life Convenors
Faith & Life Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. These convenors provide opportunities to engage in spiritual reflection and exploration within the college. They host initiatives that celebrate residents’ diverse faith traditions, and cultivate inclusive dialogues around identity, purpose, and meaning.
International Convenors
International Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. These convenors celebrate the cultural richness and diversity of the college and support international residents as they transition to life at college. They foster inclusion through initiatives that highlight global perspectives and build cultural exchange among residents.
Neurodiversity Convenors
Neurodiversity Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. These convenors advocate for residents whose brains work differently, ensuring that neurodivergent residents are supported, valued, and celebrated at the college. They coordinate initiatives that provide support and celebrate diverse ways of thinking and living, and ensure that community practices strive to be inclusive.
Queer Convenors
Queer Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. These convenors are visible advocates for LGBTQIA+ residents, ensuring that the college is a safe, inclusive, and affirming community for queer identities. They facilitate initiatives that promote awareness, connection, and celebration of diversity in gender and sexuality.
Wellness Convenors
Wellness Convenors are residents chosen by the Principal in consultation with the Deputy Principal and Associate Dean. These convenors champion holistic wellbeing within the college, cultivating a culture of care and encouraging healthy choices in the community. They plan and facilitate initiatives that foster the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of residents.
