University Housing and Food Service, CSU, Chico
Residence Hall Association
Purpose
The Residence Hall Association is a nationwide student run organization that represents students living in university-owned housing. Here at California State University, Chico, there are over 1,900 residents housed in the residence communities. One of the largest student-run organizations on campus, RHA strives to represent, confront concerns and issues, as well as provides for the residents of university-owned housing.
Chico RHA also is recognized both regionally (Pacific Association of Colleges and Residence Halls) and nationally (National Association of Colleges and Residence Halls) through annual conferences. Some of the programs put on by RHA this past year include Sex Olympics, a program educating residents on sex and the consequences of unsafe sex. Get in Gear for Next Year, allowing residents to see housing options and tips for jobs for life outside the residence halls. As well as an annual holiday dinner put for the hall councils in recognition for their hard work throughout the year. These programs, which are initiated, run, and funded by the residents, are well received and enjoyed by the students of each living community.
President-Cameron Whitfield
My name is Cameron Whitfield, the RHA President. This is my third year being involved in with the Residence Halls. I was the Whitney Hall Council President my first year, and the Multi-cultural Affairs Coordinator on RHA my sophomore year. I am an Anthropology major, hoping to enter the field of archaeology. I am here because I believe that there is potential in every one of our residents. It is our responsibility to help them actualize that potential (through getting involved) and into to the adults that they are striving to become. I have immensely enjoy being involved with University Housing and grateful for the students and people that I work with every single day.
Vice President-Hobie Jensen
Hey my name is Hobie Jensen and I am the RHA Vice President and NRHH President. I'm from wonderful Stockton, CA. I am a construction management major and am planning for a minor in business. In my free time I love hanging out with friends and finding new ways to get my adrenaline going. A few activities that keep me busy are school, golf, skiing, wake boarding, surfing and I'm also a pilot... yes one of those people that flies airplanes.
National Communications Coordinator-Shannon Brittany Smith
Hello everyone, my name is Shannon Brittany Smith. I am the National Communications Coordinator for RHA. This year I am a sophomore working my way towards a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Business Administration. I love to get all dressed up for conferences or go swimming up at Salmon Hole. I believe that being a student leader means helping yourself while helping others. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Controller- Michelle Nelson
I'm a Wildcat junior, ending my second year here at Chico State! On a normal day if you can't find me running around Holt Hall tutoring Math, I'm ballroom dancing in the gym until my feet are raw. As well as RHA and Up ‘Till Dawn, I am also involved in the Honors Program and in Project M.A.T.H. I quote books and movies at random times: "Life is pain, Highness, anyone who says differently is selling something," I LOVE to make everybody laugh.
Public Relations Coordinator-Kayla Ewert
Hi! My name is Kayla Ewert and I’m a freshman here at CSU Chico. My job entails mainly advertising for programs and events that RHA puts on. I also work on getting our name out there to the residents, so they know whom we are and what we do. In my spare time I like to hang out with friends and do activities outdoors. I’m currently a Psychology major and hope to minor in French. I love being a student leader and helping others in any way possible! I always have a smile on my face, and finding me is never a hard thing, cause I’m always so loud. Feel free to ask any questions if necessary!
Multicultural Affairs Coordinator: Maurice Conner
Coming from one of the most diverse cities in America, I feel that it is a privilege to serve as the Multicultural Affairs Coordinator. I come from a diverse background full of different cultures, race, religion, socio-economic status, and so forth, you name it, and I’ve been exposed to it. I want to not only help create programs and events for the residents, but I also want to be able to leave behind all of the useful tools and necessities for incoming and returning RHA members.
Central Region Communications Coordinator, Regional Board of Directors:Sarah Weil
My name is Sarah Weil. I am currently a junior student at California State University, Chico, majoring in Recreation Administration. I love to cook, travel, and spend time with friends. I am responsible for communicating with colleges in Northern California and Nevada. I also work to recruit schools, lead meetings, and assist with training. I attend three conferences, PACURH, No Frills, and NACURH, throughout the year. I love my position because I get to help make PACURH the best region possible and get travel to many amazing places.
RHA Constitution (doc)
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