University College has a large number of staff who are here for your wellbeing during your stay. All staff work towards making Unicol a pleasant, safe, and enjoyable environment.
Warden
Pauline Donovan
As the College Warden, Pauline has overall responsibility for the running of the College and is the liaison between the College and the University. Her working hours are normally during the daytime but she is usually around the College in the evenings and on weekends. Pauline lives in the Warden's Residence.
Email pauline.donovan@otago.ac.nz
Deputy Warden
Chris Jacobs
Chris assists the Warden with management, student activities and pastoral care. He has a range of responsibilities with a strong focus on student and campus life. Chris works afternoons and evenings and lives on site with his family.
Email chris.jacobs@otago.ac.nz
Assistant Wardens
Cas Saunders
Cas has a wide range of duties with regard to academic support and personal health and wellbeing. They also organise the intercollege events and teams.
Email cas.saunders@otago.ac.nz
Josiah Lesa
Josiah works with the team in support of student academic achievement and personal health and wellbeing. Josiah also organises the intercollege teams. Josiah lives in the North Ground Flat.
Email josiah.lesa@otago.ac.nz
Administrators
Megan Christensen and Larna McCarthy
Megan and Larna are the friendly faces situated in the UniCol front office. They are responsible for a diverse range of administration and financial tasks which keep the College running smoothly. They are also available for student enquiries and assistance.
Email unicol@otago.ac.nz
Facilities Co-ordinator and Trades Assistant
Glen Miller and Reuben Brown
Glen and Reuben are responsible for all of the maintenance, repairs and contract management for the College.
Food Services Manager and Head Chef
Corey Scott and Ben Henry
Corey, Ben and the kitchen team look after all matters related to the Refectory and keep everyone at UniCol well fed.
Sub-Wardens
As well as being students themselves, the Sub-Wardens each have a group of residents to look after and help the College staff with the management of the College day to day operations.
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