Residence Hall Association

Mission Statement

The Residence Hall Association serves residents by creating a living and learning experience within University-owned residence halls. The intention of the Residence Hall Association is to promote student intellectual, educational, cultural, physical, and social welfare; design and facilitate programs and informational services to all residents; and provide opportunities for residents to achieve fuller participation in our campus community through leadership growth and development. The Residence Hall Association serves as a representative body and voice between residents and the Associated Students, University Administration, student organizations, residence hall staff, and the Chico community.

The Residence Hall Association is one of the largest student-run organizations on the CSU, Chico campus, representing over 2,000 residents. RHA extends its efforts and influence with the aid of our regional affiliation with PACURH (Pacific Affiliation of College and University Residence Halls) and our national affiliation with NACURH (National Association of College and University Residence Halls).

Purpose

At California State University, Chico we have the pleasure of being one piece of a nationwide, student run, organization that represents students living in University-owned residence halls. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is responsible for representing the over 2,000 residents housed in the residential communities at CSU, Chico. The Residence Hall Association strives to be “the voice of the residents” through programming, philanthropy, confronting concerns, attending conferences, and guiding the 4 community Hall Councils in the pursuit of leadership. These procedures are initiated, run, and funded by the residents.

As one of the largest student-run organizations on campus, RHA strives to provide a sense of overall community to all students living within the residence halls. RHA is affiliated both regionally with The Pacific Affiliation of College and University Residence Halls (PACURH) and nationally with the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). These affiliations keep California State University, Chico RHA connected to many universities and colleges across the United States and Canada. These connections offer a wealth of information, ideas, and networking abilities to all students within RHA.

Events

Check out RHA's events on the Events Page.

President: Emely Srimoukda

Hey, my name is Emely Srimoukda, and I am the RHA President. I am a third year student majoring in communication design with an option in graphic design. I was born in Modesto but was raised in Nampa, Idaho. Currently I reside in San Pablo and live very close to the ocean. I enjoy hanging out with friends, meeting new people on my free time, scrap booking, drawing, and reading. I look forward to working with everyone in RHA and making this year the best year it can be for you. Feel free to approach me with any regards or concerns about your housing experiences and I’ll make sure to mention it during our meetings. Otherwise, I hope this year is a great year for everyone and I hope to see you at our programs or any other programs on campus.

Vice-President: Erika Mehlmauer

Hello Everyone! I’m Erika Mehlmauer, your 2011-2012 RHA Vice President. I am a second year student majoring in Exercise Physiology. Last year I lived in Whitney Hall and served as the Whitney Hall Council Secretary, and am now currently living at University Village. I am from Corona, California and enjoy dancing, hanging out with friends, reading, meeting new people, and being involved in student organizations. This is my first year in RHA, and I am so excited to be a part of this team to help make your housing experience amazing! I look forward to meeting you all throughout this upcoming year!

National Communications Coordinator: Jeff Zawoysky

Hello, my name is Jeffery Zawoysky, your 2011-2012 RHA National Communication Coordinator. I am a first year student with a pre-nursing major. I am from San Clemente, California and I enjoy playing/ watching sports, meeting new people, hanging out with my friends and spending time with my family. This is my first year in RHA and in Chico I am excited for all of the unique and fun opportunities I get to be a part of. I look forward to being able to make this year as fun as possible and create entertaining events for the students. I cannot wait for what this year brings.

Financial and Public Relations Coordinator: Amanda Wood

Hey everyone, my name is Amanda Wood, and I am the 2011-2012 RHA Financial and Public Relations Coordinator. I am a freshman majoring in Business Management and hoping to minor in marketing and child development. I was born and raised in Folsom, California, three blocks away from Folsom Prison but I sadly never got to meet Johnny Cash! In my free time I am a member of the Freshman Leadership Opportunity and a volunteer at the Boys and Girls club through CAVE.  I also enjoy watching movies, scrapbooking, decorating my room, telling stories and making people laugh. I am very excited to be a part of RHA this year and hope that I can make a difference in the lives of the students living in on campus housing. If you ever see me around campus please come up to me and say hey.

Diversity Coordinator: Evan Thibeau

Hi guys! I’m Evan Thibeau, your RHA Diversity Coordinator for the Spring Semester of 2012! I am a Freshman, currently undecided about my major, but interested in Social Work, and I am minoring in Creative Writing. I come from Monterey, California, but have also lived in Yosemite and the Napa Valley. I volunteer frequently with Habitat for Humanity and just about any community-oriented function I can fit into my schedule. I also appreciate just spending time with my friends and family, listening to music and reading. I am psyched to be a part of RHA this semester and look forward to what this semester will bring!

Assistant Leadership Coordinator: Elizabeth Tutt

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Tutt and I am an Agricultural Business major with a minor in Management here at CSU, Chico. I try to be involved as much as I can around campus. I especially enjoy working in Residence Life as well as with the college of Agriculture and other organizations around campus. I enjoy spending time with friends, dancing and hearing funny stories, so if you know any please tell! Getting involved with student organizations on campus is one of the most rewarding opportunities we have here at Chico State. My advice is to try getting involved with as much as you can and then when you figure out what you enjoy stick with it you never know where it might take you.

RHA Advisor

Kristopher Chad Disharoon - Coordinator for Residential Life Programming

Hello! My name is Kristopher Chad Disharoon, and I am the Coordinator for Residential Life Programming for UHFS. My last stop was at Radford University where I received my masters of science in student affairs administration. While attending Radford University I worked in various areas including student activities, multicultural affairs, and other student affairs offices. Before that, I spent four years at Western Carolina University earning my bachelors of arts in English. Through my journey at Western Carolina University I worked for student activities, the student union, and admissions. I am expecting to have a lot of fun this year, and I am excited to work with all of you and hope that I can learn as much from you as you do from me. Feel free to stop by my office in the Housing Office.

E-mail kdisharoon@csuchico.edu
Phone 530–898–6325

For More Information

• RHA Constitution (pdf)
• Check out the University Endorsed Linens Program for Residence Hall Linens!

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