College History
In 1972 the first students entered Dunmore Lang College. This was the first stage in the life of the College, originally conceived in 1948 by the local Presbyterian community. Guided by Miss Dorothy Knox, Principal of the Presbyterian Ladies College, Pymble, the community desired suitable accommodation for female students, particularly for those from country regions. A site could not be found at the University of Sydney as originally intended.
After almost 25 years of searching, in 1967, a site was accepted at the new Macquarie University. Funding came from the government, Commonwealth and State, and from public donations. The College was appropriately named after the industrious and controversial Presbyterian clergyman who envisaged Australia as a free, enlightened, independent and moral community.
The College, now co-educational, retains traditional but not formal links with the Uniting Church.
Since its inception the College has fulfilled the original vision of its founders in fostering high performance not only in education but also in the spirit of fellowship that develops valuable members of the community.
The College looks ahead to further years of growth and achievement in the spirit of its original foundation.
Philosophy
Dunmore Lang College is an autonomous, non-profit residential college affiliated with Macquarie University.
The College seeks to provide for its residents an environment which respects the integrity of the individual, cares for its members and nurtures the sensitivities, tolerance and mutual understanding required for life together in the community.
The College desires to encourage excellence and honour the individual in the achieving of academic, social and spiritual goals in the various activities and endeavours which constitute University and College life.
The College affirms its commitment to the principles of Christianity which have been integral to the philosophy of the College since its foundation. The College also affirms the diversity of society and will seek to embrace that diversity into College life.
The College endeavours to maintain the highest possible professional and ethical standards in the conduct of business of the College and in the quality of service which it offers.
Through continuing commitment to and application of this philosophy, Dunmore Lang College looks forward to making a significant and lasting contribution to student life and welfare in association with Macquarie University.