Have you ever wanted to talk to someone about why the DOTS changed from ShuttleTrac to NextBus to track bus arrival times? What about changes you want to see in the dining halls? Have you wondered what the student makeup of Oakland Hall will be? Have you questioned whether it would be possible to get water filters on your floor? Well, tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. in Stamp Student Union’s Benjamin Banneker Room, you will be able to get all of those questions and more answered.
The Residence Hall Association is providing all students access to the four departments we work with: Resident Life, Resident Facilities, Dining Services and Transportation Services. Directors from these departments will be present to listen to your ideas and answer your questions, so this is your opportunity to speak one-on-one with these directors. This event happens only once a year and is sponsored by your RHA. We have heard over and over that there is no such thing as a stupid question, and honestly, there really is no such thing. We encourage you to bring every single question you can think of to make your voice heard and help make some important changes in your life on the campus.
There are several issues that we are already working on — including Oakland Hall and North Woods Dining Hall, the online roommate matching questions and new shuttle routes — but we cannot make these changes without your input. Although your senators are there to represent you at every RHA senate meeting, this is your chance to speak your mind and make the RHA and the directors of major university departments aware of what needs to be changed. Anything from adding more options to the dining halls to adding a stop to a bus route is open to discussion, and we want to see you there.
Our organization is founded on the idea that students have a direct impact on changes to on-campus life and are capable of constantly making improvements for the future. The town hall is truly the best example of how successful we can be, as it provides the average student an opportunity to make a difference. Any question asked will receive the most informed answer possible. This is what the RHA was created for, and it’s why we invite you to join us in continuing our tradition of making life for on-campus students better every year.
We know some of you will not be able to be present, but that is no reason not to get your concerns out there.
You are also invited to our senate meeting on alternate Tuesday nights. There, you can speak to us about any concerns you have. Or, if you can’t make it to our senate meetings, you can visit our organization’s executives during their weekly office hours, which are open to everyone and serve as a forum to ask questions and have your voice heard. We are here to listen to you. We are here to be the voice of on-campus students, and if our students do not give us the power of their voices, we are speechless.
Corie Stretton is the public relations officer for the RHA and can be reached at coriems19 at gmail dot com. Taylor Cole is the vice president for the RHA and can be reached at tayloreccole at gmail dot com.
