![]() ![]() In 1971 QAC became one of Queensland's first colleges of advanced education (CAE) with its own governing council. ![]() High school teaching was phased out in 1962 and the name changed back to Queensland Agricultural College, heralding the next phase - self-government. Most significantly the College became a purely tertiary institution. Over the next eight years, a vigorous rebuilding program yielded four new student residences, five new teaching and research facilities, an airstrip and a cadet-training centre. Ex-Army huts had to suffice until a fire destroyed oneof them during the August 1963 vacation. More land was acquired in 1945, 1948, 1949, 19 but campus development was stalled despite appeals to the Education Department to replace wooden pre-war and Army buildings. By 1969, when the first women enrolled, student numbers had trebled while international enrolments and course offerings had expanded dramatically. The end of the War in 1945 heralded renewed interest in agricultural education. This development continued throughout the War, with the focus on practical farm work and projects of immediate wartime value such as intensive crop and livestock production, and growing opium poppies to make drugs. The sudden requisition caused major disruption and many new buildings were constructed in 1943 to accommodate teaching and research activities. ![]() In fewer than three years these hospitals hosted more than 19,000 wounded servicemen plus 3000 Army doctors, nurses and other service personnel. In 1942 much of the campus was requisitioned (on one day's notice) for the 153rd Station Hospital and later the 105th General Hospital of the U.S. The institution was, however, already developing interests in scientific education and research. In 1927 the University of Queensland launched its Agriculture Faculty, ending Gatton's State monopoly on tertiary agricultural education. Two events close to home posed major changes. Through the Grace College Student Club, the College participates in the Inter-College Council formed by the students of the 10 residential colleges on the St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland.Its programs were now part of the State's educational system and from 1923 to 1970 the institution maintained momentum, weathering events such as the Great Depression and agricultural problems such as the prickly pear infestation and rabbit plague. The mascot of the College is the mythological Phoenix. The College coat of arms consists of a purple passion cross fleury (a cross with fleur-de-lis ends on its arms and a lengthened lower arm) on a silver lozenge (diamond-shape) on a red shield. The motto of the College is "My grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9). The College was opened in 1970 as a women's college. The key officers (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer) of the College Council are incorporated by Letters Patent under the Religious, Educational and Charitable Institutions Act (Qld) 1861-1977. the Principal of the College who is a non-voting member.3 members who are Alumnae and appointed by the Council and.2 members who are current residents appointed by the Grace College Student Club.1 member appointed by the Senate of The University of Queensland.3 members appointed by Assembly of The Presbyterian Church of Queensland.6 members appointed by The Uniting Church in Australia (Queensland Synod) through its Schools' and Residential Colleges' Commission.It is governed by the College Council whose membership is appointed as follows: ![]() The College operates under the auspices of the Uniting Church in Australia (Queensland Synod) and the Presbyterian Church of Queensland. Short stays may be available during the Academic Year depending on room availability. Outside of these normal operating times, the College is available for short stays and conferences (both catered and non-catered). During the Autumn (Semester 1 February to June) and Spring (Semester 2 July to November) semesters of The University of Queensland, the College provides catered accommodation with community development services for its student residents. Grace College is a residential college for tertiary students located on the St Lucia Campus of The University of Queensland. ![]()
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