About Us

What is the difference between the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Carolina Housing?

Residence Hall Association (RHA)

• One of the three largest student-run organizations on campus.
• Membership includes all 9,500 students living in university recognized residence halls (including Granville Towers).
• Advocates on behalf of residents to Carolina Housing and to the University.
• Plans and hosts diverse social, educational, and philanthropic programs within the residence halls (through community government) and at the campus level (through the Programming Committee).
• Provides community Enhancements in the residence halls, including pool tables, DVDs, cleaning supplies, games, recreational items, etc.
• Structure includes the RHA Executive Board, the Board of Governors, consisting of the Community Governors from all 16 member communities, community government, and various standing committees, such as the Ethics Board, the Recognition Committee, and the Alumni Board.
• Representatives serve on various external campus committees, including the Housing Advisory Board, Dining Board, and the Board of Directors for the Student Union
• Mission Statement: We commit to enriching and maintaining a comfortable and supportive living and learning community by representing residents’ concerns, offering diverse programming, and providing desirable residence hall enhancements.

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Carolina Housing

• A University department within the Division of Student Affairs.
• Consists of paid professional staff, including Community Directors. Community Directors are responsible for the general management of a community, including supervision of the RAs, the Housekeeping staff, and disciplinary infractions.
• Employees Resident Advisors and Office Assistants. RHA has no involvement in the process of hiring or supervising RAs or OAs.
• Facilitates contracting/re-contracting and determines room assignments.
• Handles maintenance requests. If you have a service request, visit FixMyRoom!
• Mission Statement: Carolina Housing works to provide convenient housing that is safe, inclusive and supportive. We strive for students to experience a welcoming home in our on-campus communities, build life-long friendships and develop skills for their current and future success as they journey through their Carolina experience.
• Carolina Housing consists of educators, full-time professional staff, and para-professional student staff who, through exemplary facilities management, organizational effectiveness, student-centered learning, and assessment initiatives, strive for student success, self-awareness, and satisfaction.
• To learn more about Carolina Housing, visit their website at housing.unc.edu.

Want to get in contact with RHA?

• Email us at rha@unc.edu
• Contact an Executive Board member
• Contact a Community Governor
• Visit us in the Carolina Union, Room 2504; in the Union Annex
• Follow us on Twitter @RHA_UNC
• ‘Like’ our RHA at UNC Facebook page
• Follow us @rha_unc on Instagram
• ‘Like’ your community Facebook page (see below)

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