Guide for Successful Living: Getting Involved
There are many different types of opportunities on-campus for which you can become involved; programs, activities as well as decision making and leadership opportunities. We encourage you to be involved on your floor and in your hall or Tech Village apartment. We know that one key area for college success is being connected, and campus housing provides great opportunities for connections. This is your opportunity to make a difference and to connect with others in your hall or Tech Village.
Employment Opportunities
One great opportunity for involvement is also a great employment prospect. Each year,
Residential Life hires approximately 80 Resident Assistants (RAs). These student leaders
provide support and direction for the residents on their floor or in Tech Village;
these are excellent leadership opportunities for any resident. If you are interested,
you may talk with your RA, your Hall Director (HD), contact the Housing and Residential
Life office (MS Cooper Hall) and visit the Housing and Residential Life Student Employment webpage.
Hall/Floor Meetings
At the beginning of each semester and throughout the year, hall or community meetings are held by your RA or HD. These important meetings are scheduled to help all residents know what is happening in and around the halls and Tech Village. They can also be opportunities to share your ideas or any concerns you may have with your hall staff and community members.
In addition, these meetings are occasions for the staff to communicate residential expectations, for which you may be held responsible.
Interest Survey
Throughout the year, Interest Surveys may be done in conjunction with your Hall Council, your hall staff and Residence Hall Association (RHA). The purpose of this survey is to find points of interest and concern for the residents who live on-campus.
Programming
The Residential Life staff, along with your Residence Hall Association (RHA), offer programs and activities throughout the year. As well as being encouraged to attend these activates you are also encouraged to share your ideas and participate in the planning of these programs. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to get involved, connect with other residents, and have opportunities to learn outside the classroom in addition to having some fun.
We hope you get involved by either helping to plan and/or by attending these events. If you have an idea for a program, want to help or just want to know when the next program please talk with your RA or HD.
Residential Hall Association (RHA)
Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the governing body for all campus residents. The purposes of the RHA are to: work for the welfare of all residential students; coordinate activities; serve as a channel of student opinion; ensure the students are aware of his/her responsibilities and constitutional rights; encourage the development of responsibilities, character, leadership, scholarship, citizenship; and create a spirit of unity and service. Each residence hall and Tech Village have up to two representatives serving on the general council, through their hall/village councils, with responsibly to share/provide current information between the two groups and to assist in the operation of the RHA. RHA is also a member of Student Government (SGA).
The RHA is looking for residents that would like to make a difference on campus as well as gain additional leadership skills. This group will also be involved in planning and organizing activities and events for all residents. In addition, RHA will be asked for input by Housing and Residential Life on issues such as policy review and residence hall renovations. RHA is a great way to connect with residents throughout campus.
All residential students are considered members of the RHA.
For more information you may contact your Hall Director or visit the RHA webpage.