Merton Updates Welfare Provisions
Merton College has overhauled its welfare programme, making significant changes including reduced hours for Junior Deans for Welfare and replacing "welfare doughnuts" with welfare cookies.
Students have expressed frustration at the lack of consultation, with neither the Junior Common Room (JCR) committee nor the Middle Common Room (MCR) committee consulted ahead of time.
- Reduced hours for Junior Deans for Welfare
- Discontinuation of the Associate Chaplain's book club
- Replacement of "welfare doughnuts" with welfare cookies
Students at the College have expressed frustration at the lack of student consultation regarding these changes.
The changes are outlined in the College's Junior Handbook, with the most significant change being the reduced hours of Junior Deans.
Author's summary: Merton College updates welfare provisions without student consultation.
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