The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student-led organization that helps the voice of residents be heard through regular meetings and programs across campus. RHA offers programs to all residence hall students and is there to help support a positive residence hall experience. All RHA Executive Board Members must live on-campus and be in good academic and conduct standing with the college.
RHA Executive Board Members are empowered to bring the residential community together and effectively plan events/activities that will gain student interest. RHA Executive Board Members collaborate with their fellow students and peers to discover what the needs of the community are and try to meet those needs. This group promotes peer engagement, expands leadership opportunities, and creates a welcoming environment where all students can feel happy and safe in their residentialcommunity.
RHA Executive Board Members are expected to support the goals of the department and the college. In this position, you must be able to balance both the requirements as a student and an RHA Executive Board Member. This will require a good deal of time management skills. When other commitments interfere with your duties, it is your responsibility to arrange your other commitments around the requirements and expectations that come with being an RHA Executive Board Member.
Commitment:
RHA Executive Board Members will have a scheduled meeting one (1) time per week to discuss upcoming events and assign responsibilites. Meetings generally last 1 to 2 hours. The Resident Hall Association meets weekly on Mondays at 7:00 pm.
RHA Executive Board Members are expected to attend and help support all RHA sponsored events including management, setup and teardown. RHA Executive Board Members should expect to spend 3 hours per event. Most RHA events are scheduled for Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm.
RHA Executive Board Members are allowed to pre-arrange two (2) absences with approval from the Residence Life Manager - additional absences will result in a reduction or pay and/or loss of position.
Selection:
Students are selected to be an RHA Executive Board Member on the basis of their interest in growing as a leader, their compassion for their community, their willingness to learn and grow in the position, and reliabilty.
Additionally, they must have the ability to maintain satisfactory grades and good standing with the College (not have any pending Rocky Mountain College policy violations). RHA Executive Board Members must be enrolled as full-time students with a grade expectation of 2.5 GPA during each semester of employment.
Compensation:
RHA Executive Board Members will receive a $250.00 stipend at the close of each academic semester.