College Committees
All key business is managed by the College’s committees, which report to the Governing Body via the General Purposes Committee, and in some cases the General Meeting.
Committee meeting papers, membership details, and meeting schedules can be found on SharePoint.
Please contact the College Secretary with any queries.
Download the Wolfson College Committee Map
General Purposes Committee prepares the agenda for Governing Body, and in so doing acts as an important executive committee of the College. Chaired by the President, it is composed of College Officers, elected Governing Body Fellows, four elected junior members (including at least two graduate students and one SF, RF or JRF) and the chairs of the General Meeting and Social and Cultural Committee.
GPC Sub-Committees: Communications; IT and Data Protection.
Contact: College Secretary (college.secretary@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may be elected to this committee.
Nominating Committee meets annually in Hilary Term and plays a vital role in the committee nominations process, recommending membership based on the nominations it receives.
Contact: College Secretary (college.secretary@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may be elected to this committee.
Academic Committee is concerned with all academic matters in which the College may have an interest, which include proposals for lectures, seminars and conferences; Library and Archives policy; and admissions policy. This Committee is also very important for developing Wolfson’s strategy to develop its ‘destination college’ status.
Contact: Academic Registrar (academic.registrar@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may nominate themselves for this committee.
Domestic and Premises Committee considers the physical aspects of the College, including accommodation, safety in College, building works, renovations and development projects. Chaired by the Bursar, the fruits of this committee’s labours are usually very visible and long-lasting, and are often also quickly implemented.
DPC Sub-Committees: Catering; Day Nursery; Grounds; Health and Safety; Wine.
Contact: Home Bursary Assistant (home.bursar@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may nominate themselves for this committee.
Equality and Welfare Committee meets termly to oversee equality as well as welfare issues and policy.
Contact: Student Support and Engagement Officer (academic.office@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may nominate themselves for this committee.
Fellowships and Membership Committee recommends fellowships and membership of Common Room.
Contact: PA to the President (presidents.office@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Finance Committee oversees in outline College expenditure, income and investments.
Contact: PA to the Bursar (bursars.office@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may nominate themselves for this committee.
Social and Cultural Committee allocates and approves money for all the College’s clubs, societies and social functions. Provided you can draw up a credible budget and a good case for expenditure, practically any worthy endeavour can be supported by the Common Room Fund, which is overseen by the Social and Cultural Committee.
The Art Sub-Committee reports to SCC, along with a number of clubs and societies. Learn more.
Contact: Common Room Administrator (common-room.administrator@wolfson.ox.ac.uk)
Graduate students may nominate themselves for this committee.