Student Government in the Residence Halls
If you are planning on living in the Residence Halls, what better way to get involved than in your own community! The Residence Halls Association (RHA) is an organization composed of all Heritage Commons residents for the purpose of providing a safe, enjoyable, and productive environment for all.
RHA is here for YOU! To get involved!
Email RHA at rha@housing.utah.edu
Call RHA at (801) 587-0866
RHA website www.rha.utah.edu
RHA Student Involvement Boards
There are many different ways to get involved with RHA. The Residence Halls Association has six different boards that you can be a part of:
The Programming Board provides programs and activities that will enhance residents’ personal and academic development. The programs are totally student planned, and you could be a part of it!
The Media and Marketing Board is responsible for all marketing materials for events and programs as well as maintaining the website. Become a part of this board to increase your knowledge of computer design programs, or just learn about them in general!
The Partnership and Advocacy Board will have forums for open discussion to address community and individual concerns and will support student initiatives. One major role of this board is to recognize what students living on campus need, and figuring out the best way to advocate for the residents. They will also be forming partnerships with other organizations across campus.
The Diversity and Social Justice Board is in place to protect the interest of residents regardless of race, class, ethnicity, ability, sex, gender identity, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, and other diverse qualities in the residence hall community. They also have a social justice library that residence can check books out of for free!
The National Residence Halls Honorary is an honors society for the top ten percent of residents. It is a service based organization designed to give residents more service opportunities. It has expanded to also include leadership, recognition, and academics. You must apply to be a part of NRHH.
The First Year Student Board is all about programming and advocacy for first year students.
Green/Sustainability - The Green/Sustainability board strives to protect our environment and to strengthen the green movement within the residence halls.
Student Leadership Conferences
IACURH conference
The University of Utah is a member of the Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (IACURH), and each year a regional leadership conference is held. During this conference residence halls leaders have the opportunity to share ideas and programs with other member schools in the region. The conference is held annually in November and is hosted by a different institution each year.
NACURH conference
As a member of IACURH the University of Utah is thus also a member of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). This organization consists of member schools from the United States and Canada. The annual conference is held in late May and is hosted by a different institution each year.
2009-2010 Residence Hall Association Leadership
Jessica Behl - President
Clint Hugie - Vice President
David Hamilton - Chief of Staff
Chantalle Van Goor - NCC
Wendolens Ruano - Diversity and Social Justice Chair
A.J. Ardovino - Media and Marketing Chair
Salote Uesi - Partnership and Advocacy Chair
Anna Halen - RA Council Co-Chair
Marci Wallace - RA Council Co-Chair
Mitch Christensen - Programming Chair]
Sharon Beckstrand - First Year Student Chair
Maziar Nourian - Green/Sustainability Chair
