Summary
Hall Councils exist in every residence hall and provide opportunities for residents to plan events, advocate for their community, and build life skills. These Councils are responsible for programming on a building level and for controlling the disbursement of funds from their treasury.
What Hall Councils Do
- Fund events held within their Residence Hall
- Plan floor & hall events
- Propose ideas for new desk equipment
- Inform residents of opportunities throughout the campus (ex: Chi-Chella, Farside Fest, & the Out-of-this-World Fest)
Why join Hall Council
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Make connections with other residents within your building & across campus
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Gain experience in event planning and advocacy
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Take on a leadership role in your community to help drive how your activity fees are spent
Important Information
- Elections for each Hall Council is held at the beginning of Fall Quarter.
- Available positions are as follows: President, Vice President, Representative-at-Large, Activities Chair, Media Chair, Recognition Chair, Health & Wellness Chair, Community Service Chair, International Student Engagement Chair, Queer & Trans Engagement Chair, Environmental Awareness Chair, & Floor Representatives.
- Hall Councils plan programs, allocate money towards the front desk & recreational equipment, & represent the best interests of their residents.
Recruitment Timeline 2026
- Tuesday, September 22, 6pm: Information Sessions in every Residence Hall
- Thursday, October 1, 12pm: Intent-to-Run Form Due
- Friday, October 2, 5pm: Confirmation Emails sent to all candidates
- Friday, October 2, 5pm: Campaigning Begins
- Tuesday, October 6, by 12pm: Electronic Ballots sent via email
- Thursday, October 8, 12pm: Voting Ends
- Friday, October 9, by 12pm: Offers sent to elected candidates
- Monday, October 12, 8am: Elected candidates must accept positions
- Tuesday, October 13, 6-8pm: RHA & Hall Council Mixer
- Tuesday, October 13 & Wednesday, October 14: First Hall Council meetings
Available Hall Council Positions
- Leads weekly Hall Council meetings
- Prepares the weekly Hall Council agenda in collaboration with the Vice President and the Advisor
- Assists Hall Council in implementation of at least 3 events per quarter
- Along with the Advisor, plan Hall Council workshops & retreats
- Is the official representative of their Hall Council to the RHA Coordinating Board
- As a member of the RHA Coordinating Board:
- Hold two (2) office hours per week in the RHA Offices
- Serve on two (2) RHA committees per quarter
- Attend scheduled meetings with Hall Council Advisor, RHA President, and RHA Advisors
- Submit one (1) Of-the-Month award per quarter
- Additional tasks as outlined in the RHA Constitution and Bylaws
- Individuals running for Hall Council Presidents must be available on Tuesdays from 6-8pm for the entire academic year for weekly RHA meetings.
- Prepares the weekly Hall Council agenda in collaboration with the President and the Advisor
- Take detailed minutes, including attendance, at each Hall Council meeting and ensure distribution to appropriate parties.
- When needed, in collaboration with the Advisor, prepare a financial report for presentation at the Hall Council meeting.
- Attend RHA meetings for the President when needed
- Lead the planning & implementation of 2 events per quarter to be hosted in their residence hall
- Share community service focused opportunities with residents in their hall
- Plan one community service event or activity per quarter
- Assist in creating advertising for Hall Council events
- Manage the Hall Council social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
- Serve as the Hall Council Historian, documenting events and activities with photos and videos
- Organize recognition initiatives within the Hall Council and the Residence Hall, such as “Resident of the Week” or sharing the accomplishments of community members
- Work with the Hall Council to submit at least one “Of-the-Month” award for a Hall Council program each Quarter
- Share a passion for Health & Wellness including, but not limited to, physical, emotional, and mental health
- Participates in the Safer Sex Peers program facilitated by UCSB Health & Wellness
- Host at least one (1) Health & Wellness themed event or activity per quarter
- Has a passion for serving the Queer (LGBTQ+ community) and bringing events, awareness, and education surrounding these topics to the residential community
- Organizes initiatives within their hall that celebrate the Queer & Trans communities.
- Host at least one (1) themed event or activity per quarter
- Has a passion for serving the International Student Community and bringing events, awareness, and education surrounding these topics to the residential community
- Organizes initiatives within their hall that celebrate the International Student communities.
- Host at least one (1) themed event or activity per quarter
- Share a passion for environmental awareness and a desire to promote sustainable practices.
- Organize initiatives within the hall that promote ways to practice recycling, responsible resource use, waste reduction, etc.
- Host at least one (1) environmental themed event or activity per quarter
- Co-host two (2) events per quarter, one with the Hall Council, and one with another Representative-at-Large
- As a member of the RHA Coordinating Board:
- Hold three (3) office hours per week in the RHA Offices
- Serve on two (2) RHA committees per quarter
- Attend scheduled meetings with Hall Council Advisor, RHA President, and RHA Advisors
- Submit one (1) Of-the-Month award per quarter
- Additional tasks as outlined in the RHA Constitution and Bylaws
- Individuals running for Representative-at-Large must be available on Tuesdays from 6-8pm for the entire academic year for weekly RHA meetings.
- Serve as a financial voting member of Hall Council - voicing opinions & voting on all funds requests and budget allocations
- Act as a liaison between Hall Council and their respective floor/house
- Organize a floor/house event or activity once per year