Residence Hall Association (RHA)
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) works within Housing and Residence Life to encourage awareness of the residential student perspective in leadership development, programming, regional involvement, and advocacy. Through involvement and positive engagement, RHA provides opportunities to grow, learn, and establish connections within the residential community. RHA operates closely with Housing and Residence Life and Student Government to advocate on behalf of student needs.
What do we do?
RHA strives to develop the community through multiple social and leadership opportunities. RHA mission is to connect the community through programming to a student body and attend local, regional, and national conferences to exchange ideas and information in order better on campus living. RHA aims to increase the involvement of residents in on campus activities by creating a promising, supportive, and positive environment.
Why Join RHA?
RHA helps develop personal and leadership skills. Getting involved allows you to collaborate and create solutions that may impact the course of your life -- and the lives of others. Executive board members will receive a Housing scholarship each semester.
Residence Hall Association Position Descriptions and Expectations
- Is a voting member of the RHA E-Board
- Represents RHA to the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and its affiliate, SWACUURH.
- Ensures UNTD is affiliated both regionally and nationally, regularly communicates with RHA members from other institutions, and represents UNTD in regional and national boardroom meetings at conferences
- Responsible for the selection and preparation of delegations to attend conferences, and oversees the bidding for regional and national awards.
- Chairs all conference delegations
- Represents NACURH and SWACUURH at RHA Meetings
- Responsible for promoting recognition of students and organizations on campus through OTMs, bids, and on campus awards
- Adheres to the NCC duties as set forth in the NACURH policy book
- Responsible for holding a set-hour amount of weekly
- Office hours (1) in the Residence Hall
- Meet weekly/biweekly with advisor
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall in the realm and success of Hall Association
- Preside over Hall Association General Assembly and Executive Board meetings
- Serves as the tie-breaking vote
- Creates agendas for all RHA Meetings (E-Board & General)
- Be in attendance at all RHA functions
- Assist with planning RHA trainings and attend all
- To serve as representative and spokesperson for RHA to other clubs, offices, and facets of campus
- Sets example for all RHA members
- Ensure that each board member is completing and upholding their position responsibilities
- Uphold the constitution and facilitate the amendment proposal and voting
- Responsible for holding a set-hour amount of weekly Office hours (1) in the Residence Hall
- Meet weekly/biweekly with the advisor
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall in the realm and success of Hall Association
- Is a voting member of the RHA E-Board
- Attend all RHA meetings and functions
- Documents all proceedings of the General Board and Executive Board.
- Keeps accurate membership records and an office inventory of supplies.
- Oversees the enforcement of the Constitution, Bylaws, policies and procedures of RHA.
- Maintain records of attendance at RHA events
- Submit OTMs for Hall Association special recognitions
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall into the realm and success of Hall Association
- Is a voting member of RHA E-board
- Attend all RHA meetings and functions
- Coordinate all marketing efforts for Hall Association (fliers, social media, email, etc)
- Post and remove fliers and other advertisements in the building(s)
- Take photos of all events and functions
- Responsible for communication with residents by responding to emails and social media
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall into the realm and success of Hall Association
- Is a voting member of the RHA E-Board
- Attend all RHA meetings and functions
- Is responsible for maintaining, processing and executing business and financial affairs for RHA
- Produces financial reports, keeps budget updated, and all other financial paperwork
- Processes co-sponsorship requests and HC requests in a timely fashion
- Shall give a financial report to RHA on a timeline established by RHA E-Board
- Work with VP of Administration on supplies and inventory for RHA
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall into the realm and success of Hall Association
- Meet biweekly with advisor and President
- Is a voting member of the RHA E-Board
- Attend all RHA meetings and functions
- Coordinate all programming (social and educational) efforts of Hall Association from planning to execution
- Coordinate all community service and civic engagement efforts of Hall Association from planning to execution
- Coordinate all programming feedback
- Submit OTMs for Hall Association programs or assign a designee
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall into the realm and success of Hall Association
- Are elected by their peers to represent their respective residential floor and advocate for their interests in RHA meetings
- They are not a member of the RHA E-Board
- Attend all RHA meetings and functions
- Is a voting member in General Assembly meetings
- Assist with RHA programming and initiatives
- Attend Residence Hall Association trainings
- Perform any other duties that may fall into the realm and success of Hall Association
RHA Recruitment Timeline for Fall 2025!
Typically this occurs at the beginning of the Fall Semester and runs through September with onboarding and training. Check back for more information before the start of the Fall semester!