Health, Wellbeing and Disability
We know that, from time to time, students may need extra support – whether for health, disability, financial or personal reasons.
There are many sources of support and information from both the College and the wider University.
College welfare provision: The College Welfare Team includes College Officers, members of staff and peer supporters, who can provide advice and guidance to help students meet their health and wellbeing needs, as well as navigate challenges to reach their full academic potential. The College has an Equality & Welfare Committee, which provides strategic oversight and coordinates resources for the College’s welfare provision. The Middle Common Room (MCR) has an Equality and Welfare representative and a Welfare sub-committee, which exist to provide friendly help, advocacy and peer-led support for fellow students.
The College also hosts an annual Wellbeing Week in Hilary Term, which offers a series of events designed to promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing among students and members of the wider College community.
For College statements and policies on Welfare, please see our Governance page.
University welfare resources: There is excellent up-to-date, comprehensive Health and Welfare information provided by the University on its website including information about the Disability Advisory Service, and a confidential, free, professional counselling service available to all students. If you have a disability or medical condition, please make contact with the Disability Advisory Service as early as possible, at disability@admin.ox.ac.uk so that you access study and exam support.
Meet some of our Welfare Contacts:
The Welfare Dean is Professor Clare Bankhead. The Welfare Dean chairs the Equality & Welfare Committee. They can offer guidance or support to students dealing with any issues related to welfare or wellbeing. The Welfare Dean can be contacted at: welfare.dean@kellogg.ox.ac.uk
The Senior Tutor is Dr Sandie Byrne. The Senior Tutor chairs the Academic Committee, and is responsible for the College’s academic affairs, including student progress and academic appointments. Students are welcome to discuss any aspect of their academic progress or other daily matters that may be of concern. The Senior Tutor can be contacted at senior.tutor@kellogg.ox.ac.uk
The Disability Coordinator is Carina Klingenberg. The Disability Coordinator provides information, guidance and support to all College members on student-related disability issues. They help ensure that students can access any adjustments necessary to meet their day-to-day and academic needs. They can be contacted at: carina.klingenberg@kellogg.ox.ac.uk or academic.office@kellogg.ox.ac.uk
Kellogg’s College Advisors are usually Fellows or other postdoctoral members of College who, in most cases, will have knowledge relating to your broad subject area or at least be able to offer an insight into getting the most out of your course and Oxford more generally.
Your College Advisor will be able to:
- provide pastoral support, including on any health, personal or coping issues, and / or direct you to appropriate persons for assistance;
- monitor your progress by discussing with you your University supervision reports and being available for consultation either in person, via Skype, or by email;
- discuss with you any problems or difficulties you may be experiencing in your department or faculty, and / or with your supervisor;
- consult the Senior Tutor if there are concerns about your academic progress and if you appear to be experiencing difficulties with your academic work;
- offer guidance on sources of support that are available within the College and the wider University.
The role of your College Advisor should not be confused with that of your departmental/faculty supervisor who is responsible for directing your academic progress. Your College Advisor is not responsible for directing your academic work or for giving detailed academic guidance or commenting on written work.
Peer Supporters
Trained to listen effectively, communicate sensitively, maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries, and recognise when and how to refer to professional support services, your Peer Supporters are here to help whenever needed.
Meet your Peer Supporters