Residence Hall Association

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What is the Residence Hall Association (RHA)?

Everyone who lives on campus are members of the Residence Hall Association. The RHA is your platform to enhance the quality of the Residence Life experience and gives you a way to voice concerns of the on-campus population to Residence Life and other university administrators and organizations.

RHA is a platform for students to discuss concerns, plan social and educational events on campus and organize philanthropic events to benefit on-campus residents and the greater Fairbanks community alike. Additionally, RHA can provide funds to residence halls for events or supplies for the community such as kitchen utensils and board games. (See the Funding Proposal Form)

RHA is not only a great place to meet friends, but as a hall representative or executive board member, you’ll have the opportunity to have your voice heard, contribute positively to your residential environment and get involved in social, educational and community service events — all while expanding your resume!

 

 

Our Vision and Values

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Residence Hall Association (RHA) participates in the Mission of the UAF Department of Residence Life. In that regard, RHA's purpose is threefold:
Advocate

for student interests by serving as a liaison to residence life and university administration.

Build

an intentional community that creates a sense of belonging for students so that they can thrive in college.

Support

student development through robust programs, leadership opportunities and meaningful community service.

 
 

 

 

Do you want to plan and help out with fun events?

From Casino Night, Karaoke, Knowledge Bowl to anything you can imagine! Build connections with residents and help make a difference on campus.

Kenneth Carson

Kenneth Carson

Resident Director and Student Conduct Administrator

kacarson@alaska.edu | 907-455-3909
Ask Kenneth about joining RHA

 

 

Eligibility, Roles and Responsibilities

In order to be on the RHA Board you must have full-time UAF status (12 undergraduate or 6 graduate credit hours per semester).

The Board is also required to maintain a semester and cumulative grade point average of 2.5, including at time of application. After one semester of failing to meet academic performance standards, the Board will be placed on job probation. Two consecutive semesters of failing to meet academic performance standards will affect continued eligibility status.

The RHA Executive Board must be willing to live on-campus.

President

The president is in charge of facilitating meetings and is expected to attend at least 80% of the meetings and events. The president is expected to act as an active manager of team members. The president is required to be available for five hours per week. The president is required to appoint members of RHA to other on campus organizations.

 

Vice President

The vice president is responsible for communicating with members about RHA meeting times and sending notes to members. If a member is unable to attend they must notify the vice president and maintain communication with the president. In the event the president is unable to attend the meeting, the vice president will facilitate the meeting. The vice president is expected to attend at least 80% of meetings and events. The vice president is responsible for connecting students with resources on campus. The vice president is required to be available for five hours a week.

 

Secretary

The secretary is in charge of taking and having meeting notes easily accessible. The secretary sends notes to the vice president within an hour after RHA Executive Board meetings. The secretary is responsible for preparing the agenda and providing the president a copy for approval at least 12 hours prior to the Executive Board meeting. The RHA social media is run by the secretary and treasurer. The secretary is in charge of all surveys. The secretary is required to be available four office hours a week.

 

Treasurer

The treasurer is responsible for knowing the balance of the RHA account and having it easily accessible to other members. The treasurer is in charge of providing the treasurer's report at each RHA Executive Board meeting. In the event the secretary is unable to attend a Board meeting, the treasurer performs secretarial duties. The treasurer assists the secretary in managing the RHA social media. The treasurer is required to be available 4 hours per week.

 

Event Coordinator

The event coordinator is responsible for planning and facilitating RHA events. They reserve facilities and coordinate set up, clean up event volunteers. Prior to events, the event coordinator provides a list of jobs. The event coordinator is responsible for keeping event reports easily accessible for all members. Event reports are made after each event during the next meeting. The event coordinator is required to be available 4 hours per week.

 

The Resident Assistant Mentor (RAM)

The resident assistant mentor serves as a liaison between Residence Life and RHA. They act as support for the Executive Board. In the event that the event coordinator is unavailable, the RAM will act as the event coordinator. The resident assistant mentor is appointed by the Executive Board. The resident assistant mentor doesn't have voting power but may attend Executive Board meetings.

 

Residence Hall Representative (RH rep)

The residence hall representatives serve as liaisons between their residence hall and the Executive Board. There's an RH rep elected from each residence hall. RH representatives are responsible for hanging event flyers in their respective residence hall. Residence Hall representatives are also required to come to Executive Meetings and have the power to vote on non-constitutional matters.

  1. All executive officers are expected to attend weekly RHA general assembly meetings. 
  2. All executive officers are expected to support and participate in RHA events and programs.
  3. President must commit 10 hours a week to RHA.
  4. Vice president must commit five hours a week to RHA.