RHA Committee Meeting
Wed, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM - Wed, April 6, 2022 8:00 PM at Shaw Hall Basement
What are Committee Meetings?
Committee On Budget:
Provides additional financial opportunities to organizations on campus• Members sit at the table, requesting groups sit in the outer seats
• Verbal attendance at 7pm
• Announcements of changes/relevant updates given
• Agenda for the meeting
• Presentations in the order that they are received
• All presenting groups step out into hallway while the committee discusses/votes
• Prior to consideration of any funding request, the RHA anti-discrimination cause will be
read aloud
• If you are helping present for your group and are also a member of COB, you are not
allowed to vote or partake in the discussion for the request.
Committee on Programming (COP):
The Committee on Programing shall work cooperatively with the Director of Campus Center Cinemas and Director of Special Events in all internal operations of RHA programing such as selecting films and advertising for Campus Center Cinemas, and assisting in planning and coordinating of special events and volunteering.
• COP will consist of Representatives appointed by the Vice President, with the Vice President acting as ex-officio, non-voting members. The Chief of Staff shall serve as advisor to the committee, with the Director of Special Events serving as assistant advisor.
• The chairperson of the COP will report all progress or lack of progress and reasons why at every GA meeting. This report must be submitted in written format.
• Members of this committee shall aid the Director of Campus Center Cinemas in selecting films, recruit volunteers to help with weekly films related projects, aid in creating marketing events and/or campaigns promoting Campus Center Cinemas, and aid in film partnership applications/opportunities. Michigan State University Residence Halls Association By-laws 51
• Members of this committee shall aid the Director of Special Events in planning and executing RHA sponsored events at the hall and/or neighborhood level
• All main motions dealing with issues pertaining to RHA’s stance on campus center cinemas and events/issues pertaining to the film selection process, shall automatically be referred to the COP without debate on the motion unless two-thirds (2/3) of the General Assembly members present wish to take action.
Committee on Diversity and Resident Advocacy (CDRA):
The Committee on Diversity and Resident Advocacy (CDRA) shall review and make recommendations on any issue pertaining to the residence halls. This committee shall be directly involved in philanthropy and shall address diversity issues within the residence halls. This committee shall also be charged with making recommendations to Culinary Services, and the Residence Education and Housing Services regarding policies and procedures.
• CDRA will consist of Representatives appointed by the Vice President, with the Vice President and Director of Public Relations acting as ex-officio, nonvoting members. The Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer shall serve as advisor to the committee with the Director of Health and Safety serving as the assistance advisor.
• The chairperson of the CDRA will report all progress or lack of progress and reasons why at every GA meeting. This report must be submitted in written format.
• Members of this committee will assist in providing representation for university committees and special committees regarding resident housing issues at the discretion of the President.
• All main motions dealing with issues pertaining to RHA’s stance on campus living services and residence life and/or exclusive hall issues, shall automatically be referred to the Committee on Diversity and Resident Advocacy without debate on the motion unless two- thirds (2/3) of the General Assembly members present wish to take action.
Committee on Internal Affairs (CIA):
The Committee on Internal Affairs (CIA) shall review the RHA Constitution and By-laws, suggesting any changes deemed necessary and appropriate in order to better facilitate efficiency within RHA. This committee shall also review and advise on the business and programming of RHA.
• The CIA shall consist of Representatives appointed by the Vice President, with the President serving as ex-officio, non-voting member. The Vice President shall serve as advisor to the committee with the with the Executive Secretary serving as assistant advisor.
•With the assistance of the financial officers and program directors, the RHA Chief of Staff shall present a monthly report detailing the current business practices of RHA.
•All main motions dealing with internal policy and/or business practices of RHA shall automatically be referred to the Committee on Internal Affairs without debate on the motion unless two-thirds (2/3) of the General Assembly members present wish to take action.
•The committee may approve, disapprove, or amend any motions referred to it.
•The CIA may call upon any Executive Board member to aid and assist them.
Steps for becoming an RHA Sponsored Group
a) Review Article XI in the RHA Bylaws on Sponsored groups and Sponsored Initiatives
b) Through the RHA website, visit the Sponsored Groups Tab
c) Click on the Sponsored Group Application
d) Note the application is open for until the 6th regular RHA meeting of the fall semester, and until the 5th regular meeting of the spring semester
e) Complete the Sponsored Group Application form which will be sent to the advisors of CIA
f) The CIA advisor or chair will review the applications on a rolling basis, and if deemed complete and complaint to Article XI of the RHA Bylaws, will be furthered to CIA
g) CIA will invite the group to present their application and answer any questions that arise
h) CIA will debate and vote on the approval of the Sponsored Group
i) The group will be notified of their status within 24 hours of the presentation
RHA is the on-campus student government comprised of elected representatives from each hall government, neighborhood caucus, the Council of Racial Ethnic Students (CORES), and the Council of Progressive Students (COPS). RHA brings together student leaders that drive critical dialogue and solutions on a range of campus issues:
- Advancing meal accommodations
- Establishing flexible housing
- Improving bias incident reporting
- Identifying and combating campus microaggressions
- Providing a platform for students to engage directly with MSU administration
RHA offers a vibrant, inspiring, and thought-provoking environment in which to expand your professional and leadership horizons. Ask your Assistant Community Director (ACD) or Resident Assistant (RA) about opportunities for RHA in your hall, caucus, CORES and COPS organization.