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REPRESENTATIVES
Our Hall Council is connected to many external groups. Representative positions allow residents to focus on specific interests and skills while still building the community and leadership involved in Hall Council! Representatives will gather information from their specific group and share it will the Hall Council during our weekly general council meetings.
These positions include 3-4 hours of engagement per week.
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Senator for Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW)
Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (SEED) Representative
Residential Community Student Association (RCSA) Representative
Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) Representative
Residential Community Standards Committee (RCSC) Representative
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Senator for Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) (2)
The ASUW representatives work with the Associated Students of the University of Washington organization to share the voices of McCarty Hall residents. These representatives will be Hall Senators, and will have the ability to represent our community while engaging in leadership, collaboration, and advocacy. To learn more about ASUW and Hall Caucus, visit this website.
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ASUW Reps will:
Attend weekly hall caucus meeting led by RCSA Director of External Affairs
Attend weekly ASUW Senate meeting (Tuesdays at 5pm-7pm)
Attend weekly general hall council meetings and provide regular updates about ASUW and campus initiatives
Lead discussions with council members to gather student opinion
Attend quarterly meeting with MHC advisor Linds
Attend monthly meetings with AD for Representation
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You may be well suited for this role if you:
Want to be involved with campus initiatives
Have the ability to advocate for others
Are an active listener
Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (SEED) Representatives (1-2)
These representatives work with the SEED organization to teach residents about sustainable issues that impact our campus. To learn more about SEED, visit this website.
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SEED Rep will:
Attend weekly SEED meetings (Thursdays at 5:30pm)
Facilitate voting for any necessary SEED legislation/initiative
Attend quarterly meeting with MHC advisor Linds
Attend monthly meetings with AD for Representation
Attend weekly general hall council meetings and provide regular updates about SEED
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You may be well suited for this role if you:
Are passionate about the environment
Are eager to connect with residents in new ways
Want to learn, teach, and advocate for environmental awareness
Residential Community Student Association (RCSA) Representatives (4)
The RCSA representatives work with the Residential Community Student Association to represent McCarty Hall residents in upcoming initiatives. This position involves advocating for our students in any matters that arise during the year.
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RCSA Rep will:
Attend weekly RCSA general council meetings (Wednesdays 4:30pm-6pm)
Facilitate voting for any necessary RCSA legislation/initiatives
Attend quarterly meeting with MHC advisor Linds
Attend monthly meetings with AD for Representation
Attend weekly general hall council meetings and provide regular updates about RCSA
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You may be well suited for this role if you:
Are able to communicate well with peers
Have a strong ability to advocate for others
Are an active listener
Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) Representative (1)
The BAC representative will work with the Budget Advisory Committee to gather information about the budget process for the upcoming year, share information with the council, and gather feedback from residents. To learn more about BAC, visit this website.
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BAC representatives will be in a unique position this year as they advocate for students as we return to classrooms and the residential halls following the 2020-2021 school year. This year provides a chance for representatives to learn about how the pandemic is affecting our budget and how those broader impacts are translated into specific monetary impacts for students.
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BAC Rep will:
Attend weekly BAC meetings (Thursdays at 5:30pm during Autumn/Winter quarter)
Attend weekly general council meetings and provide regular updates from BAC
Facilitate a formal presentation to the council about the Rates Proposal process in Winter Quarter
Attend monthly 1:1 meetings with AD for Representation
Attend a quarterly meeting with MHC advisor Linds
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You may be well suited for this role if you:
Are comfortable with public speaking and sharing opinions
Have strong communication skills, including in more formal settings
Are interested in finance or economics questions
Residential Community Standards Committee (RCSC) Representative (1)
The RCSC Rep works with the Residential Community Standards Committee to learn and teach about housing policies. The RCSC representatives attend formal hearings to determine if violations of the housing agreement has occurred. To learn more about RCSC, visit this website.
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RCSC will be a unique opportunity this year, as added regulations will have an additional impact on residents. Joining RCSC is a great way to learn more about how the current pandemic affects students and advocate for them.
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RCSC Rep will:
Adjudicate formal hearings (if current circumstances allow)
Hear probation and suspended termination early exit requests
Attend bi-weekly RCSC meetings (Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm)
Facilitate Community Living workshops (if current circumstances allow)
Attend meetings with MHC Advisor
Attend weekly general hall council meetings
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You may be well suited for this role if you:
Are are willing to acknowledge your biases in order to limit their impact
Are flexible
Are interested in how Residential Life creates housing agreements and upholds them
What will an interview look like?
Interviews will be very low-intensity and are intended to give us an idea of where folx's strengths are, their goals, and how MHC can complement those strengths and goals!
After applying, you will get an email from the MHC advisor. You may be invited to schedule an interview. The goal of these interviews is to get to know you, why you want to be involved in our Hall Council, and to answer any questions you may have!
If you have any questions before the interview, please contact us!