| Show Dorm Population Booms With Van Cott Addition The number of students living in dormitories on skyrocketed to nearly with the opening of Van Cott Hall last TO THESE the dorms are more than just a place for eating and They have found friendship and a new way of life by living with students from all parts of the An important part of dorm life is the Residence Halls Association FOUNDED IN the RHA is the governing body of the campus It plans sets policies and improves living conditions when and assumes the responsibility for the conduct of residents both in and out of the Every student living in the residence halls is automatically a member of the He pays a quarter in dues which entitles him to attend RHA An autumn a winter and a spring luau are held annually by the Other RHA-sponsored activities include the Welcome Week a Christmas and bi-weekly activity Several exchanges between dorms are also planned for each EACH RESIDENCE hall is separated into living units of about fifty The unit composed of five to nine elected represents each living unit as the most basic level in the structure of RHA The unit council plans unit functions and also acts as a standards committee for disciplinary All residents have the right to vote for members of the RHA executive council in general elections each The key position of RHA president is now held by Dan a business management major from Other executive council members are Brad first Carole second Terri recording Sharon corresponding Jess Karen public THE EXECUTIVE council and the presidents of each unit council meet each week in the capacity of the president's It is this body which represents the RHA in the University's central government and carries out all legislative matters pertaining to the residence Several outstanding committees Y also been organized by the One of the most recent is the Honors Committee which encourages standards of scholarship The the official RHA is published bi-weekly to help residents keep pace with the many activities associated with dorm |
