Warden is the title given to or adopted by the heads of some university college and other institutions.[1] University staff members can also be Wardens of accommodation sites. It dates back at least to the 13th century at Merton College, Oxford; the original Latin version is custos.[2]
England
edit- Universities
- Wills Hall (to 2018)
- All Souls College
- Keble College
- Merton College
- New College
- Nuffield College
- Rhodes House
- St Antony's College
- Wadham College
- Defunct colleges:
University of Durham – vice-chancellor and warden
- Cranmer Hall; a theological college that forms part of St John's College, Durham
- Schools
- As chair of the Council:
- As headteacher:
Scotland
editAustralia
editResidential colleges at Australian Universities adopt a variety of titles for their heads. Those colleges established by the Anglican Church use the title Warden more commonly, but it is also adopted by colleges established by other denominations and those with no religious affiliation.
Australian National University:
- Burton & Garran Hall
- Newcastle University College
- St John's College
- St Paul's College
University of Western Australia:
- St George's College
In literature
editExamples of holders of this office in fiction occur in the following works; the name of the fictional institution is also given:
Title of work | Author | Name of fictional institution |
---|---|---|
Sylvie and Bruno | Lewis Carroll | Fairyland or Outland |
The Warden | Anthony Trollope | Hiram's Hospital |
Gaudy Night | Dorothy L. Sayers | Shrewsbury College, Oxford |
The Late Scholar | Jill Paton Walsh | St Severin's College, Oxford |
Zuleika Dobson | Max Beerbohm | Judas College, Oxford |
See also
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