Selwyn Alternative Prospectus

Green, Ethics and Faiths Officer
“The Green, Ethics and Faiths JCR officer role covers three diverse and
pivotal aspects of student life in college. The JCR recognises that we live in a
climate where it is vital that we take responsibility for our actions and strive
to improve environmental awareness, and it is our role to encourage the
College to support divestment and reduce food waste, for example.
Just last year (2019) for example, Selwyn sold all direct investments in Fossil
Fuels in the latest step in its commitment to combating the Global Climate
Crisis. Over the past few years Selwyn has also improved its standard of
catering for vegans as a result of pressure from students, and will no doubt
continue to do so as lifestyles change. It’s my role to influence the way
College events are run to make them as green and ethical as possible, as well
as being inclusive to all, no matter what faith or dietary requirement or other
ethical or environmental grounds. This may be from improving recycling
provisions (in 2020 food waste composting in student kitchens was
introduced at Selwyn, completely led by students) to introducing
sustainability officers at large College events and working with the JCR Ents
Officer to run more ethical, sustainable and inclusive events including
collaboration with other Colleges.
As a faiths officer, offering support and advice to people of all faiths and
none, we ensure there are sufficient provisions from suitable prayer spaces
on a day-to-day basis through to catering tailored for those who may be
fasting during various religious festivals. If a student contacts me with an
issue, regarding concerns or suggestions on any aspect of my role, I can
communicate directly with the College to ensure that it is solved efficiently
and effectively.”
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- Dan