Residence Hall Association

Residence Hall Association students dancing in Wisdom Hall

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) represents the residential student perspective through leadership development, programming, regional involvement, and advocacy. RHA works with Housing and Residence Life and Student Government to support resident needs and strengthen the residential community.

What RHA Does

RHA builds community through social programs, leadership opportunities, and campus involvement. Members also attend local, regional, and national conferences to exchange ideas and improve the on-campus living experience.

Why Join RHA?

RHA gives residents opportunities to develop leadership skills, collaborate with others, and create positive change in the residential community. Executive Board members receive a Housing scholarship each semester.

Position Descriptions and Expectations

National Communications Coordinator

  • Serve as a voting member of the RHA E-Board.
  • Represent RHA in the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and its regional affiliate, SWACUURH.
  • Maintain UNTD’s regional and national affiliations.
  • Communicate with RHA members at other institutions.
  • Represent UNTD in regional and national conference boardrooms.
  • Select, prepare, and lead conference delegations.
  • Oversee bids for regional and national awards.
  • Share NACURH and SWACUURH information during RHA meetings.
  • Promote recognition through OTMs, bids, and on-campus awards.
  • Follow the NCC duties established in the NACURH Policy Book.
  • Hold one office hour each week in the Residence Hall.
  • Meet weekly or biweekly with the advisor.
  • Attend Residence Hall Association trainings.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

President

  • Preside over Hall Association General Assembly and Executive Board meetings.
  • Serve as the tie-breaking vote.
  • Create agendas for Executive Board and General Assembly meetings.
  • Attend all RHA meetings, programs, and functions.
  • Help plan and attend RHA trainings.
  • Represent RHA to campus clubs, offices, and organizations.
  • Set a positive example for RHA members.
  • Ensure that E-Board members fulfill their responsibilities.
  • Uphold the RHA Constitution and facilitate proposed amendments and voting.
  • Hold one office hour each week in the Residence Hall.
  • Meet weekly or biweekly with the advisor.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

Vice President

  • Serve as a voting member of the RHA E-Board.
  • Attend all RHA meetings and functions.
  • Document General Assembly and Executive Board proceedings.
  • Maintain membership, attendance, and office inventory records.
  • Support enforcement of the RHA Constitution, Bylaws, policies, and procedures.
  • Submit OTMs for Hall Association recognition.
  • Attend Residence Hall Association trainings.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations

  • Serve as a voting member of the RHA E-Board.
  • Attend all RHA meetings and functions.
  • Coordinate Hall Association marketing through flyers, social media, email, and other channels.
  • Post and remove advertisements in the Residence Hall.
  • Photograph RHA programs and functions.
  • Respond to resident emails and social media messages.
  • Attend Residence Hall Association trainings.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

Vice President of Finance

  • Serve as a voting member of the RHA E-Board.
  • Attend all RHA meetings and functions.
  • Manage RHA business and financial operations.
  • Maintain the budget, financial reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Process co-sponsorship and HC requests promptly.
  • Present financial reports according to the schedule established by the RHA E-Board.
  • Work with the Vice President of Administration to manage RHA supplies and inventory.
  • Meet biweekly with the advisor and President.
  • Attend Residence Hall Association trainings.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

Vice President of Community and Civic Engagement

  • Serve as a voting member of the RHA E-Board.
  • Attend all RHA meetings and functions.
  • Plan and coordinate Hall Association social and educational programs.
  • Plan and coordinate community service and civic engagement initiatives.
  • Collect and review program feedback.
  • Submit OTMs for Hall Association programs or appoint a designee.
  • Attend Residence Hall Association trainings.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

Floor Representative

  • Be elected by residents to represent and advocate for a residential floor.
  • Serve as a voting member of the General Assembly but not the RHA E-Board.
  • Attend all RHA meetings and functions.
  • Assist with RHA programs and initiatives.
  • Attend Residence Hall Association trainings.
  • Complete other duties that support the success of the Hall Association.

RHA Recruitment

RHA recruitment typically begins at the start of the Fall Semester and continues through September, followed by onboarding and training. Check back before the Fall Semester for current recruitment information.