October 29th 2024.
A recent incident at an elite Sydney University college has resulted in six students being expelled and 21 others being suspended. The incident, described as a "serious humiliation", involved undergraduate students from St Paul's College allegedly bullying another male student within their own friendship group.
Dr Ed Loane, the warden of the college, expressed his shock and disappointment over the incident. He made it clear that the college took immediate action against both the perpetrators and those who failed to intervene. In his statement to 9news.com.au, Dr Loane stated that such behavior goes against the values and standards of the college. As a result, the college has expelled the perpetrators and suspended the bystanders who did not step in to stop the bullying.
The victim of the incident is receiving support and care from the college. All students at St Paul's College undergo training on bullying and harassment when they first join. However, Dr Loane mentioned that the college will review and strengthen this training to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. He also reassured that the college is committed to providing a safe and respectful community.
A spokesperson from Sydney University shared their disappointment with the behavior of some students at St Paul's College and fully supported the disciplinary actions taken by the college. They also stated that the university will continue to assist the college in managing this issue and ensuring the safety of all students. Although the college is independent, the university considers any conduct that occurs within its residential colleges as "University related" and urges anyone who has experienced or witnessed inappropriate behavior to come forward and report it.
St Paul's College, founded in 1856, is the oldest university residential college in Australia. It was an all-male college until 2023 when it became co-residential. The college is home to approximately 300 undergraduate students and prides itself on fostering intellectual leadership, academic excellence, moral responsibility, and civilized values.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time St Paul's College has been embroiled in controversy. In 2017, it faced accusations of sexism, and in 2012, it was accused of racism after hosting a "colonial-themed party". The college continues to face criticism for its handling of such incidents.
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