GET INVOLVED
Getting involved in the activities and events within Housing & Residential Education is the best way to experience our Culture of Belonging, College Success, Personal Development, and Civic Engagement. Additionally, students who are involved tend to do better in school, complete their degrees, and develop skills for life beyond college. Also, it’s really fun, and it’s where life happens.
Scroll down to learn more about student involvement opportunities, fun events, and to meet some of our awesome student leaders!
PLEASE NOTE: Both the Equity Lounge and the Residence Hall Association Office will be requiring that all students wear a face covering at all times during their visit.
RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA)
Every student who lives on campus is automatically a member of the Residence Hall Association (RHA). RHA seeks to be the student voice within Housing & Residential Education by providing events and activities for residents, opportunities for advocacy and change, and leadership development. You are invited to attend all RHA events, and join any of our boards. All board meetings are held virtually via Zoom, visit the RHA Office in the PHC for zoom codes:
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- Marketing & Outreach Board: Mondays, 3 - 4 p.m.
- Resident Relations Board: TBD
- Salt Lake Events Board: Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.
- Campus Events Board: Tuesdays, 1 - 2 p.m.
- Advocacy Board: Tuesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.
- National Residence Hall Honorary: Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Twice a year, RHA takes residents to conferences where they can develop their leadership skills on campus
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- Intermountain Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Annual Conference - Held each fall
- National Association of College and University Residence Halls Annual Conference - Held each summer
RHA Office Hours — SPRING 2021
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- Monday: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m., 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 7:30 - 9 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 - 11 a.m., 1 - 3 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4 - 5:30 p.m.
*Hours posted are run by RHA student leaders and may be subject to change. If you have questions or are looking to contact RHA outside of office hours, please email us at RHA@housing.utah.edu
Jayden Dudley
RHA PresidentJayden Dudley
RHA PresidentTammie Tan
RHA Vice PresidentTammie Tan
RHA Vice PresidentAngelina Ho
National Residence Hall Honorary PresidentAngelina Ho
National Residence Hall Honorary PresidentAdriana Salazar
Advocacy Board DirectorAdriana Salazar
Advocacy Board DirectorCallie Sweeten
Marketing and Outreach Board DirectorCallie Sweeten
Marketing and Outreach Board DirectorHannah Smith
Resident Relations Board DirectorHannah Smith
Resident Relations Board DirectorRaj Reddy
Campus Events Board DirectorRaj Reddy
Campus Events Board DirectorAustin Shumway
Salt Lake Events Board DirectorAustin Shumway
Salt Lake Events Board DirectorBeth Cyr
Student Leader Council DirectorBeth Cyr
Student Leader Council DirectorContacts | Title | Phone | |
Joshua Hutchinson | Resident Director: RHA | jhutchinson@housing.utah.edu | 801-587-2907 |
2021-2022 RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT ELECTIONS
ELIGIBILITY
RHA members are eligible to run for office who:
- Live in the residence halls as per the contractual agreement with the Housing & Residential Education (HRE), and in good financial standing with HRE and University of Utah.
- Are in good judicial standing with HRE and University of Utah.
- Are in good academic standing with the University of Utah.
COMPENSATION
The RHA President and Vice President for Business & Regional Involvement stipends will be equivalent to three and a half percent (3.5%) of RHA funds collected per semester. When funds permit, HRE will instead provide the equivalent of one-hundred percent (100%) of a Benchmark/Shoreline Three-Person Apartment. The remaining balance will be provided by RHA.The RHA President and Vice President for Business & Regional Involvement are required to live on-campus during the summer semester beginning their term. During this time, which includes summer Break Housing, their room is paid for by HRE, but does not include a meal plan.
CAMPAIGN RULES AT A GLANCE
All candidates must obey Section D of the RHA Constitutional By-Laws, which are provided in this packet. Ignorance of these rules or failure to seek clarification from the Elections Registrar will not be a sufficient defense for grievances. A few rules to highlight include:
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- No door-to-door solicitation
- The RHA Office and its programs are official “campaign free zones”
- Candidates may not use HRE equipment including printing, posting materials, and any other RHA-owned equipment (e.g. popcorn machine, candy, room reservations, etc.)
- Lack of adherence to any University of Utah, HRE, RHA or other policy/regulations regarding the posting of materials, use of facilities, or dissemination of information may result in removal from the RHA Elections process.
2021 RHA PRESIDENT & VP BALLOT
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student organization created and run to represent and serve all residence hall students. Please take a minute to help select the individuals who will lead the organization through the upcoming academic year.
This form is currently closed for submissions.
NOTE: This form will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Social justice advocates
The Social Justice Advocates in Housing & Residential Education seek to help students from underrepresented populations at the U find and build community and visibility. They do this through holding Equity Lounge hours, hosting educational and community-building events, and reaching out to students. Underrepresented populations can include students from a variety of different racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds, LGBTQIA people, first-generation college students, etc.
SJA OFFICE HOURS:
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- Sunday: none
- Monday: none
- Tuesday: none
- Wednesday: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Thursday: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Friday: none
- Saturday: none
spring 2021 Sja Events & Initiatives
Events
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- Let's Talk About Love: February 17-19
- Money, Money, Money: March 30-April 2
Initiatives
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- Creating Class Connections: March 1 - 28 (during EL Hours)
- Making Meaning: April 5 - 23 (during EL Hours)
Amy
Social Justice AdvocateAmy
Social Justice AdvocateAnnie
Social Justice AdvocateAnnie
Social Justice AdvocateAugusto
Social Justice AdvocateAugusto
Social Justice AdvocateGabby
Social Justice AdvocateGabby
Social Justice AdvocateLeo
Social Justice AdvocateLeo
Social Justice AdvocateOlivia
Social Justice AdvocateOlivia
Social Justice AdvocateParker
Social Justice AdvocateParker
Social Justice AdvocateContact | Title | Phone | |
Amber Gordon | Area Coordinator: Educational Initiatives (RHA & SJAs), Benchmark Plaza & Shoreline Ridge | agordon@housing.utah.edu | 801-587-2954 |