 | How will you... on the University? | Experience Leadership in the Residence HallsAt Carolina there are many opportunities that allow you to leave your HEELPrint and make a difference. Getting involved in the residence halls is a great way to expand yourself through various leadership experiences. You will be able to become active in a variety of educational and cultural programs, activities, and organizations.
The benefit of becoming involved on campus is that you develop an identity with the University community, build social networks, and develop strong leadership skills that will enhance your student life experience. We encourage you to take advantage of your time on campus and become exposed to the opportunities that are here for you to leave your HEELprint.
Leadership & LearningThe Living-Learning Communities at Carolina introduce students to an opportunity to have a unique learning experience combining academics with residential life. They promote three key concepts: connection, commitment, and citizenship, which prepare students for taking their next steps towards developing strong leadership skills. These communities are meant to help students begin to make a positive change within themselves and the communities they live in.
Leadership through Student Organizations
- Residence Hall Association (RHA)
The Residence Hall Association is a student organization that is representative of all students who live on campus. It serves as the governing body of the residence halls. The members of this organization are responsible for providing input to develop ideas for activities and programs that improve and enhance the residence hall experience.
http://studentorgs.unc.edu/rha/
- National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
Society of Janus NRHH focuses on highlighting members of the residence hall community who demonstrate outstanding and selfless service to the University’s residence hall community. The purpose of this organization is to encourage leadership, service, and recognition throughout the residence halls and the greater Chapel Hill community. The Society of the Janus was founded in 1959 and restricts membership to the top 1% of students living in residence halls.
http://studentorgs.unc.edu/nrhh/ Leadership at Work - Work for Housing
The Department of Housing and Residential Education offer great working opportunities for students on campus. Student can benefit from working within the residence halls because of the versatile roles they play with assisting students with their transition to university life. This is a very rewarding experience due the level of daily interaction you have with students, providing them with a safe place for communication and an open friendship. Some examples of student staff opportunities include resident advisor, office assistant, community manager, and resident advisor mentor.
http://housing.unc.edu/employment
- ResNET Residential Computing Consultant
ResNET (Residential Networking, Education, and Technology) is an organization designed to provide professional, timely, and reliable on-site technological support for all residents that live on campus. They focus on enhancing the intellectual environment of students through education and by providing cutting-edge IT tools and services. Students take the lead in this department through their roles as residential computing consultants.
http://its.unc.edu/Support/resnet/employment/index.htm
- Housing Marketing & Communication Student Advisory Board
Gain real-world experience in marketing strategy, branding, communication, advertising campaigns, internet/email marketing, and consumer behavior when you join this small panel of student advisers appointed to help steer and develop the publicity efforts for the Department of Housing & Residential Education.
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