Mission Statement
The Texas A&M University Residential Housing Association (RHA) is a representative organization that empowers on-campus residents(12,000) to play an active role in campus communities through service, educational and social programming, and leadership opportunities. In addition, RHA enacts change through legislation in partnership with campus administration, and faculty. RHA advocates on behalf of residents with the ultimate goal of making the campus of Texas A&M University a more united community.
Organizational Overview
The Texas A&M University Residential Housing Association (RHA) was started in 1972 as the Residence Hall Association, it was later changed to become more inclusive for our growing diverse ways of living on campus. Students who live on campus and are not a part of the Corps of Cadets are automatically members of the Residential Housing Association. We serve as an “umbrella organization” to Community Councils and other on-campus engagement organizations. As the umbrella organization, we provide financial support, developmental opportunities, and activities for all communities across campus. We believe in providing opportunities that challenge and supports all facets of its membership. In addition, we thrive on the diversity within its organization because of its known and experienced benefits. This means reaching beyond stereotypical views of individuals and using the strengths and different perspectives that each person offers as a result of his or her culture, religion, ethnicity, gender, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and age. The executive team will reflect the individual diversity of the campus and will embrace the value that each individual brings to any task.