Positive Change
RHA's Senate meets every other Tuesday, during which senators meet to discuss resolutions that propose positive changes to resident life at UMD and interested guests watch in our open gallery seating. RHA is one of UMD's bodies of shared governance, meaning we work to pass legislation with Graduate Student Government (GSG) and the Student Government Association (SGA). Upon passage, RHA resolutions are not taken lightly. Campus directors and departments recognize that each resolution represents over 12,500 resident voices.
Legislation
Senators have the opportunity to present, debate, and vote on legislation advocating for their individual communities and the entire on-campus body. Recently, we have:
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CommitteesIn committees, Senators discuss initiatives and develop legislation to bring to the Senate Floor. Students work directly with top university administrators in:
To learn more about Senate committees, click here. |