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SECTION 1: STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Residence Hall/Area Councils
Each hall or area has a council that plans activities for, and addresses issues within, the hall and/or area. Ask your Resident Assistant (RA)/Community Manager (CM) or Residence Life Coordinator how to get involved.
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
RHA is a student organization representing all on-campus residents. Weekly meetings include Senators or Hall Representative from each hall council, the leadership of RHA, and advisors. RHA provides and supports community events throughout on-campus housing and assists residents with addressing concerns and issues. RHA is an excellent opportunity for you to get involved, gain leadership experience on campus.
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
National Residence Hall Honorary is an organization comprised of the top 1 percent of student leaders living in the residence halls and is geared toward providing recognition for those outstanding individuals who work to improve
life within the residence halls. The National Residence Hall Honorary is responsible for awarding the “Of the Month” (OTM) awards. To recognize the contributions of others, please nominate someone for an OTM: http://otms.nrhh.org/
NRHH isn’t currently available on the St. Petersburg campus.
SECTION 2: POLICIES & GUIDELINES
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES MAY BE MODIFIED AND UPDATED DURING THE YEAR AND AFTER THE PRINTING OF THIS PLANNER. UPDATED INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT:
Tampa – https://www .usf .edu/housing/resources/policies .aspxz
St . Petersburg - https://www .stpetersburg .usf .edu/student-life/housing/documents/resident-handbook-august-
3-2021 .pdf
Living in a residence hall represents a unique opportunity to experience community living. In a community, residents are afforded rights and have responsibilities to uphold the policies and procedures of Housing & Residential Education and the USF Student Code of Conduct. All residents will be held accountable to the USF Student Code of Conduct, Federal and State Law, and the Housing & Residential Education contract. The University reserves the right to make additional and/or modify existing rules and regulations. Housing agrees to make every reasonable effort to inform resident students of any regulation changes or pertinent policy information.
Alcohol
The possession and consumption of alcohol is a privilege provided to those of legal age living within the residence halls with certain restrictions. These restrictions are designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. Any behavior deemed disruptive that interferes with the rights of students living in housing due to alcohol consumption will lead to disciplinary action.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or possession of open alcoholic containers are strictly prohibited in public areas. Public areas include hallways, labs, lounges, office areas, stairwells, common areas, community kitchens, public bathrooms, any non-approved recreational areas, outside buildings and any other areas deemed public by Housing & Residential Education.
Residents 21 and older:
May possess and consume alcohol only within the strict confines of their room or apartment
May possess and/or consume alcohol in the presence of their underage roommate
May not drink and/or possess an open container when underage guests are present in the student room/apartment
Residents under 21:
May not be in possession of or consume alcohol
May not have any guests, even those of legal drinking age consume alcohol in the room apartment.
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