Merton updates welfare provisions despite lack of student consultation - Cherwell

Merton Updates Welfare Provisions

Merton College has updated its welfare program, reducing Junior Deans' hours and replacing "welfare doughnuts" with cookies.

Students are frustrated about the lack of consultation, with neither the Junior Common Room (JCR) nor Middle Common Room (MCR) committee informed beforehand.

Changes are outlined in the College's Junior Handbook, with reduced Junior Deans' hours being the most significant change.

Author's summary: Merton College updates welfare provisions without student input.

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Cherwell Cherwell — 2025-10-30