Residence Hall Association
How to Join
Positions for the upcoming academic year are posted through Workday during the late Fall semester. Any interested resident is encouraged to apply. Applicants are interviewed and selected during the Spring semester, with hiring decisions typically finalized in March for the following academic year. Newly selected officers officially begin their roles in August at the start of the next school year. If positions become vacant during the academic year, openings may be filled through the same application and interview process at the discretion of the RHA Executive Board.
RHA positions
The RHA President serves as the chief student representative for the residential community and provides overall leadership for the organization. The President oversees RHA initiatives, chairs meetings, collaborates with Residential Life staff, and ensures the organization is working toward its mission and goals.
The Vice President of Engagement focuses on creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect and participate within the residence halls. This role oversees campus-wide programming, community-building events, traditions, outreach efforts, and resident involvement initiatives.
The Vice President of Internal Affairs supports the internal operations and organizational development of RHA. Responsibilities include maintaining organizational records, supporting communication within the organization, overseeing elections and membership processes, and helping ensure the effectiveness of RHA’s structure and governance.
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) President leads the Sagebrush chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary, which recognizes students and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the residential community. The NRHH President coordinates recognition initiatives, service projects, and leadership development opportunities while working closely alongside RHA leadership on the executive board.
RHA’s five-member Board of Directors represents the residence hall communities and helps guide the organization’s efforts. Board members collaborate to plan programs, advocate for resident needs, support hall initiatives, and strengthen communication between residents and RHA leadership.
Leadership Councils (LCs) are student-led organizations within each residence hall that work to build community, create engagement opportunities, and represent the voices of residents within their respective buildings. Overseen and supported by the Residence Hall Association (RHA), HLCs serve as the foundation of residential involvement and leadership across campus.
Each Leadership Council actively recruits members throughout the academic year, with initial recruitment efforts beginning as soon as residents move into the halls for the Fall semester. Inter-hall elections for Leadership Council positions are typically held in September, allowing residents early opportunities to become involved and serve as leaders within their communities.