The role and the title of the Friends responsible for the pastoral care of students can vary according to the institution; they may also be called student welcomers, student overseers or student chaplains. These Friends may be appointed either by the area meeting or by one of its local meetings according to local circumstances. Their role can be the oversight of Quaker students, linking them to the local meeting. If there are Friends on the staff they will usually help. Sometimes the college chaplains may be part of an ecumenical team and their role will extend to all students and staff. The work may need support, both financial and spiritual, from the appointing meeting (see 12.27).
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