OUR HISTORY
RMC was opened
1974
It was the second College (after New College at UNSW) that resulted from the work of the New Universities Colleges Council, an organisation sponsored by the Sydney Anglican Diocese. The College architect, Noel Bell, fused ideas from Californian and Oxford university colleges to cluster groups of rooms around a central lounge area and to avoid long noisy corridors.
Alan Cole
1972 - 1979
The College has only had six Masters in over 50 years, a stabilising factor in an ever-changing world. Alan Cole, a biblical scholar and linguist led the College from 1972 to 1979. He was known for embracing multiculturalism and often speaking to the students in their own languages.
Paul Barnett
1980 - 1990
Paul Barnett, historian of Bible lands and culture, preacher and pastor and a prolific author, was Master from 1980 to 1990.
Trinity Chapel was opened
1986
Following in the footsteps of the college a non-denominational Christian church on campus called Trinity Chapel Macquarie (TCM) was established.
Stuart Piggin
1990 - 2004
Stuart Piggin, a modern historian appointed in late 1990, served for fourteen years until 2004.
Coming together
2000
It was the second College (after New College at UNSW) that resulted from the work of the New Universities Colleges Council, Robert Menzies College was established as the entity managing the College.
Chris Bellenger
2005 - 2011
Chris Bellenger retired from a professorship of veterinary surgery and became Master in 2005, serving until 2011.
Bruce Pollard
2012 - 2017
Bruce Pollard had a background in accounting and lectured at the Holmes Institute before taking up his appointment at RMC in January 2012.
Peter Davis
2018
The present Master is Peter Davis, a specialist in residential colleges, a former lecturer in theology and a parish minister for 20 years. Peter was the Academic Director at Excelsia College before taking up his position at RMC, and guided the College through the Covid-19 years.
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Today RMC supports up to 300 residents. As a modern, well-equipped College it offers excellent facilities and a high standard of pastoral care and support.
