Alcala Yearbook 1999

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Newly formed Residence Hall Association Takes Off T here is a new feature to Housing and Residence Life this year at USD. After long creating a forum for resident stude to have their ideas shared and addressed through the proper chan nelson campus. The goal of the RHA-RHC

hours of hard work and dedication, the Residence Hall Councils (RHCs) of the university were modified to report to a newly created, single governing body, the Residence Hall Association (RHA). The RHA is the largest student organization in the country. USD's chapter

relationship is to increase commun cation and interaction between the residence halls at USD in order to build a stronger and more unified residential community. Personal

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RHA executive Board members (left to right): Top Kevin Holmes, Robin Bergstrom,

consists of a five member executive cabinet which represents the Councils to university administrators and students.

Brian Powers Bollom: Zack Olmstead, Kris Swanson

Representatives of the RHA executive benefits to RHC and RHA membe board attend various associated include leadership opportunities, student community meetings such as networking, personal growth, the Student Issues Board, Program- mulitcultural experiences, support ming Board, Academic Integrity, and and customer service training. Associated Student Senate Meetings. Residents who would like to They also meet with the departments become more involved within thei of Dining Services, Athletics, and hall should contact their RHC repre Housing And Residence Life thus tative or Resident Assistant (RA) . ..