There are many ways for students to get involved on campus, including in their residence halls. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is currently voting to find two representatives from each hall. A representative position will require about two to three hours a week. The RHA is also looking for Programming coordinators and Involvement coordinators, which will be a larger time commitment for students, with about five hours a week.
“The main responsibility for hall reps is acting as a liaison between the residents of a hall and the RHA exec board. However, they also serve as voting members,” said Community Director Nadia Lanik.
Residence halls can bring comfort to students, being the place they go to after a long day of school and athletics, having a hall representative to help create a comforting atmosphere is very important. “Sometimes it can be a little intimidating bringing up concerns to professional staff members, but it’s a lot easier to communicate with a peer. We want people to enjoy their time living on campus and feel empowered and valued when it comes to their experiences.” Lanik said.
The new representatives will also collaborate with different residence halls, building up the Crete campus into a more connected community.
All students are automatically a part of the RHA if they live on campus,
“Everyone is welcome to come to general meetings, which take place on Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. in Triborough,” Lanik said.
