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Association of Residence Halls President Job Description

The Association of Residence Halls (ARH) President is elected at large by the student body to lead the Association of Residence Halls and advocate the interests of on-campus students. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be enrolled as a student at Illinois State University.
  • Must be in good academic (2.5 GPA) and disciplinary standing.
  • Must have served at least one semester on an executive board of an area government, Unity or the Association of Residence Hall Executive Board.
  • Must have attended at least 6 ARH meetings during current academic year.
  • Must have attended at least 3 ARH programs during current academic year.
  • Must have actively served on at least one ARH standing committee during current academic year.
  • Must not anticipate graduation prior to May of the academic year being served.
  • Must have completed one semester of residence hall living, and currently live in a University residence hall.

Responsibilities

  • Must complete a minimum of 8 office hours per week.
  • Must live on-campus for a minimum of 60 days during summer.
  • Must serve as assistant director of the annual move-In program during summer.
  • Must attend (or send a representative to) all Student Government Association Assembly meetings, which occur from 6:00-9:30 P.M. on alternating Wednesday evenings.
  • Must reside in a university residence hall during entire term in office.

Compensation

  • The ARH President receives a room and board waiver from University Housing Services for the entire academic year while in office.

Additional Information

  • Review the ARH Constitution and the ARH bylaws for additional information about the responsibilities and job description of the ARH President.
  • Visit the ARH office located on the formal level of the north tower in Watterson Towers.
  • Visit the Association of Residence Halls web site.