Residence Hall Association (RHA)

What We Are & What We Do 

Who we are: 
We’re the Residence Hall Association (RHA)—the official student organization representing the 7,800+ Tigers living in Clemson’s residence halls, apartments, and suites.

What we do: 

  • Advocate & Connect: We collect resident feedback, partner with University Housing to address concerns, and keep everyone informed through open forums and regular communications. 
  • Lead & Program: Community Councils organize hall-level activities, while the Executive Board plans larger, campus-wide events and guides RHA’s strategic direction.

Our Structure 

Community Councils

Every on-campus residence hall has its own Community Council which has its own student leadership team. Community Councils are all about planning fun events, speaking up for residential needs, and creating new ideas for Clemson. A Council is made up of:

  1. Governor: Runs meetings, delegates tasks, and makes sure things get done.
  1. Community Advocate: Go‑to person for advocacy, outreach, and campus‑wide campaigns.
  1. Secretary: Keeps contacts, meeting minutes, and important documents/receipts organized.
  1. Senators (3): Bring your community’s concerns to the RHA General Assembly and report back on decisions.
  1. Events Chair: Plans, organizes, and promotes all the fun in your hall.
  1. EcoReps: Champions sustainability through green events, recycling, composting, and more.
  1. General Members: Jump in where they’re needed—events, advocacy, recognition—you pick.

Executive Board

Think of this as RHA’s “central office.” Board members are elected by the general body each spring and guide the big-picture initiatives like budgets, campuswide programs, and overall strategy. The Executive Board includes:

  1. President: Presides over all RHA General Assembly and Executive Board meetings, acts as RHA’s figurehead, and leads council training.
  1. Vice President: Serves as the main liaison between the Executive Board and Community Councils, leads the Advocacy Council, and steps in for the President when needed.
  1. Secretary: Maintains the contact roster, attendance records, and meeting minutes.
  1. Treasurer: Creates and manages the RHA budget, handles reimbursements, and reports financial standing.
  1. Special Events Director: Organizes and leads planning for campus‑wide events and the Special Events Committee.
  1. National Communications Coordinator (NCC): Represents RHA at regional and national housing conferences, prepares Clemson for conferences, serves as parliamentarian, and is the primary contact for elections.

RHA General Assembly

What is it?

RHA General Assembly (GA) is our weekly campus‑wide gathering for legislation, guest speakers, council collaboration, and communication among RHA members.
Who shows up?

  • The three Senators elected from each Community Council
  • All Community Council positions at the first GA each month
  • Every member of the Executive Board
  • All RHA members who want to attend
  • Any Clemson on‑campus resident interested in listening or speaking (non-rha-member)

What goes down?

  1. Vote on new RHA rules and budget items.
  2. Plan major campus‑wide programs and initiatives.
  3. Host an open forum for any student to share ideas or concerns.
  4. Work directly with Housing & Dining on resident issues.
  5. Hear from key administrative and campus leaders.

When & where?

  • Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
  • Brackett 224

How to Get Involved

  • Fill out the Intent to Run Form
     Opens February 1 and closes February 5 @ 6 p.m.
  • Swing by Tiger Prowl & TigerQuest
     Visit the big student-org fair “Tiger Prowl” early in the semester and/or sign up on the TigerQuest involvement portal.
  • If you are interested in joining mid-semester, please send an email expressing your interest to rha@g.clemson.edu.

Connect with RHA

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