Residence Hall Council (RHC)

Residence Hall Council (RHC) is the grassroots voice of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's residential student population. Get involved with RHC to help us build a inclusive and vibrant residential experience for ALL students!

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Residence Hall Council (RHC) is designed to promote student engagement in the residence halls as well as empower thoughtful and active student voices. Additionally, RHC functions as a platform to bridge gaps between students and residential resources. Any ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student living within the residence halls can get involved with RHC.  We work together as a group to ensure that the greater needs of the residents are met. RHC is the voice of the residents and if you want to make your community feel comfortable and heard, then RHC is for you! 

Mission

RHC works to address the various needs of student-residents by collaborating with student organizations, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ staff and administration, and the local community.  RHC utilizes its resources and connections to market and advocate for changes to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ residential experience. 


Residence Hall Council Goals & Objectives

  1. To offer activities and student engagement opportunities based on thoughtful student feedback and community needs.
  2. To work collectively with Residence Life staff to promote improvement of residence life experience and resources.
  3. To promote the embodiment of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Core values in the residence halls.
  4. Assist residential community in efforts to make best use of residential spaces and resources.

RHC Executive Boards Positions 

  • President – The President of the Residence Hall Council at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ leads the Residence Hall Council meetings and provides direction for the executive board members. As the spokesperson for the RHC at campus events, the President represents the interests and needs of residents. This role also involves overseeing council activities, coordinating events that enhance student life, and fostering communication between residents and administration. By promoting community building and advocating for student welfare, the President plays a crucial role in improving the overall residential experience.
     
  • Vice Presidents (3 at-large positions) - The RHC Vice President positions work with students and community partners to identify and address problems across ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's residential communities.  The initiatives championed by RHC VPs primarily focus on: 

    • Community Outreach - by leading community Town Hall events to better understand community needs, creating and distributing marketing materials, surveying the residential population, and
    • Advocacy - by collaborating with campus partners such as student senate, college staff/administration, and student organizations to implement improvements to the residential experience.  


    All Exec Board positions are paid at $16.90/hr. Exec Board members are expected to work 5-6 hrs/wk. 


Charter

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Meet your 2025-2026 Residence Hall Council Executive Board!

Lena Schulze

Natalie Ascorra

Derrick Guardado-Alarcon

Misha Oreshkov

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Lena Schulze

2025-2026 RHC President

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Natalie Ascorra

2025-2026 RHC Vice President for Social Responsibility

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Derrick Guardado-Alarcon

2025-2026 RHC Vice President for Community Engagement

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Misha Oreshkov

2025-2026 RHC Vice President for Service & Recognition