FOI Who we are and what we do
Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance
Established in 1869 as the first residential College for women, Girton occupies spacious grounds to the northwest of the centre of Cambridge.
It became mixed in 1977 with the arrival of the first male Fellows, and male undergraduates have been admitted since 1979. The equal balance between the numbers of men and women, amongst both the Fellowship and the students, is matched by no other College.
Girton College Constitution
The modern College consists of the corporate body of the Mistress, Fellows and Scholars. It is administered according to a set of Statutes which have been in place (with various additions and amendments) since incorporation by Royal Charter in 1924. The executive body of the College is its Council.
Supplementary policies and procedures detail the financial regulations; staff management procedures; the codes and conduct of College members and employees; the procurement of services, supplies and contracts; and the educational and pastoral guidance and support for students.
In some instances information from Council and committee minutes will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, information that may damage the commercial interests of the College or that may threaten the health and safety of specific individuals.
Girton College Organisational and Committee structure
The College has an established Committee structure that undertakes decisions to support the College’s line management structure. The College has documentation detailing the Committee membership and guidance for conducting meetings (how we make decisions).
Location of the College and its buildings
Details of the location of the College and its buildings.
Contact details of Administrative Offices
The telephone and e-mail contact details for each Administrative Office.
Information and contact details of the College Fellowship
The names and details of the College Fellowship including personal web pages and contact details.
Information and contact details of the Student Representatives
The names and contact details of the College’s Student Representation.