Residence Hall Association
“Voice for on-campus students”
About RHA:
The Residence Hall Association at EIU is the voice for on-campus residences. RHA provides leadership and programming support to make the residence halls the best place to live. Additionally, RHA makes recommendations upon the University Housing policies and acts as a liaison between the administration and the residence for betterment of the Residence Halls at EIU.
RHA Overview:
RHA strives to build a community and develop leadership among on-campus residents. RHA is made up of six executive board positions; president, vice-president, national communications coordinator/Illinois communications coordinator, secretary, treasure and programming and diversity coordinator. Members of RHA must reside in one of the 13 residence halls at EIU. Each hall shall allocate three RHA Representatives who may vote during official business. RHA Representatives are required to serve on one RHA committee. RHA is made up of five committees; president council, programming, social justice and diversity, finance and service, and community development. Each committee works to develop programs and/or fundraiser with the direction of uniting a campus community.
Mission Statement:
The EIU Residence Hall Association is a representative organization that encourages on-campus residents to engage in service, educational, social programming, and leadership opportunities within the residence halls of EIU. RHA also hears the issues and concerns of residents with the ultimate goal of enacting legislation to make the residence halls of EIU a more respectful and united community.
