Residence Hall Association
Executive Board Application
President
Academic Year 2015 - 2016
Dear Applicant:
We are truly excited that you are taking an interest in joining the Residence Hall Association Executive Board. It is a leadership
experience that will not only help you grow as a person, but will also help to facilitate the growth of others living here on
campus. By joining the Executive Board, you will gain several new skills and hone skills you already possess through planning
and presenting programming, developing leadership skills, and various leadership opportunities throughout the year. Before
completing this application, please read the attached job description fully. The timeline is as follows:
March 6
Applications due by 11:59 pm to RHA Advisor. You may leave
a hard copy at the Hutchens Front Desk or email an electronic copy to
TravisSchilla@MissouriState.edu
March 16-20
Applicants will be interviewed by Presidential Selection
Committee.
March 23
Committee recommendations will be presented to General
Assembly. General Assembly Representatives will elect
President.
It is important to have the paper application turned in to the Hutchens front desk or an electronic copy
e-mailed by the application deadline.
Positional Description
The President represents the Residence Hall Association at all required functions. The President also prepares the
agenda for and presides over all Executive Board and General Assembly meetings. The President acts as a liaison
between students and departmental administration, with the recommendation of one meeting per month. The
President completes all regional and national duties required of the position by NACURH Inc.
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The President should ensure that all supportive grants are administered in accordance with the Bylaws.
The President shall ensure RHA remains an active, registered, and recognized organization through the Office
of Student Engagement.
The President shall coordinate transitional documents for the Executive Board.
The President shall hold monthly meetings with the Presidents/Chairpersons of each Hall Council.
The President shall represent the organization at monthly meetings of student leaders
The President shall hold monthly one-on-ones with each Executive Board member.
The President shall plan and implement a fall and spring retreat for the Executive Board.
The President is jointly responsible, alongside the NRHH President, for awarding eight (8) Bronze Pins
The President shall be jointly responsible, with the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining
Services and the Department of Financial Services, for administration of the RHA Resident Activity Fee
funding and funds acquired through fund-raising efforts. These duties include, but are not limited to, per
semester reports on the RHA budget.
Requirements
If selected, applicants must be available to complete a training period with the executive
board in early August (est. Aug 6 – Aug 17).
A. Executive Board officers must be full-time students as defined by the University. Exceptions may be made at discretion
of the RHA Advisor.
B. Executive Board officers must not be on academic or disciplinary probation.
C. Executive Board officers must maintain a minimum 2.60 semester GPA and a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
D. Executive Board officers may not serve in any other Executive Board positions within RHA.
E. The President shall have been a member of the General Assembly or Executive Board for at least one (1) semester prior
to taking office. In the event that no Presidential candidates have been a member of the General Assembly or Executive
Board for at least one (1) semester prior to taking office, candidates who have not met that requirement will be
considered.
F. Executive Board officers may not serve as Resident Assistants or Residential Programming Assistants while on the
Executive Board.
G. RHA Executive Board members cannot serve as Hall Council Executive Board members.
H. Executive Board officers must sign the Executive Board Financial Assistance Agreement upon taking office.
I. Executive Board members must reside on campus for the fall and spring semesters during their term.
J. The President must attend all RHA General Assembly (Mondays 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.) and Executive Board
(Wednesday 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.) meetings, work 5 office hours per week, hold weekly meetings with advisor and
monthly meetings with Executive Board members, attend training periods prior to the beginning of the fall and spring
semesters, and attend all official RHA functions as required.
Office: Hutchens First Floor
Phone: (417) 836 - 6880
Email: RHA@MissouriState.edu
Web: RHA.MissouriState.edu
Engage. Lead. Change.
Meetings: Monday 4:00 P.M. in PSU 313
Facebook.com/MoStateRHA
Twitter: @MoStateRHA
Instagram: @MoStateRHA
Compensation (per semester)
$1500 off Room & Board Fees
$720 stipend
$200 BoomerMeals.
1 Windows Surface Pro tablet PC will be checked out to all Executive Board Officers for use during
their term.
Note: Please consult the Office of Financial Aid for information how this will effect financial aid. Compensation may be prorated for starting
mid-semester.
Although the RHA Executive Board is compensated, compensation associated with the position is not affected by
student employment 1,000 hour restrictions and this position will not affect other campus employment opportunities
outside of those listed in the positional requirements.
Election Process
All applicants will be interviewed by the Presidential Selection Committee. The committee will be formed of:
1. RHA Advisor
2. NRHH Advisor
3. Hall Council Advisor selected by the General Assembly
4. The outgoing RHA President
If the President is running for re-election, the spot will be filled by another outgoing Executive
Board Member.
5. Outgoing Executive Board Member selected by the executive board
6. Two General Assembly Representatives selected by the General Assembly
This committee will interview all applicants to determine eligibility. The committee will recommend all suitable
applicants to the General Assembly for elections. The General Assembly Representatives will elect the President from
the choices presented by the committee. The President-Elect will spend the remainder of the spring semester being
trained with the current President.
Office: Hutchens First Floor
Phone: (417) 836 - 6880
Email: RHA@MissouriState.edu
Web: RHA.MissouriState.edu
Engage. Lead. Change.
Meetings: Monday 4:00 P.M. in PSU 313
Facebook.com/MoStateRHA
Twitter: @MoStateRHA
Instagram: @MoStateRHA
Residence Hall Association
Executive Board Application – President
Name: ______________________________________
Residence Hall for 2014-2015: _________________________
Email: __________________________@live.missouristate.edu
Phone Number: (
Semesters in housing (including current): _____________
)______________
GPA (optional): __________________
M-Number: ________________________
You may attach a separate typed page if needed. Your application will be distributed to the General Assembly as submitted.
LIST all organizational commitments and the degree of involvement planned for the fall 2015 semester (please also
include plans for class loads and work commitments):
WHY do you wish to serve on the executive board next year?
WHAT do you believe is the role of RHA on campus?
WHAT do you believe will be your biggest challenge in this position?
LIST any ideas you have for this position or the executive board in general:
Please ATTACH a current resume along with this application, as well as times you are available for interview on March 16-20.
Plan on attending the March 31 RHA General Assembly meeting at 4:00 P.M. in PSU 313.
Office: Hutchens First Floor
Phone: (417) 836 - 6880
Email: RHA@MissouriState.edu
Web: RHA.MissouriState.edu
Engage. Lead. Change.
Meetings: Monday 4:00 P.M. in PSU 313
Facebook.com/MoStateRHA
Twitter: @MoStateRHA
Instagram: @MoStateRHA