ARTICLE I.

The Residence Hall Association

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Residence Hall Association (RHA).

Section 2. RHA operates for the purposes of:

A.    Improving the quality of life for all residents,

B.     Serving as an active member of the University community,

C.     Serving as a communication link for residents,

D.    Providing leadership experiences and opportunities, and

E.     Providing diverse programming for the resident population, both educational and social in nature.  

Section 3. RHA membership shall consist of all students enrolled at Missouri State University who reside in a facility designated as university housing under the administration of the Department of Residence Life and Services.  

Section 4. It is the policy of Missouri State University and RHA not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status in employment, or in any program or activity sponsored by the University. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis (including, but not limited to, political affiliation and sexual orientation) not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. It is also the policy of RHA not to discriminate on the basis of marital or parental status, or participation in constitutionally protected activities in its programs, benefits, services or aids.  

Section 5. RHA shall maintain membership through affiliation in the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) and the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH), Inc.

Section 6. RHA is the umbrella organization over the various hall councils. The constitutions of the hall councils must be in compliance with this document.