Residence Council
Just like any thriving community, Voorhees College residence halls are exercises in self-determination.
All residents are expected to follow College and Residence Hall rules
and regulations and to govern themselves accordingly. Students can make
their voices heard on other matters, though, by serving on a Residence
Hall Council.
Each residence hall elects its council in August. The council supports
programming, gives input into rule changes and advocates for those
living in the residence hall. Council leadership includes a president,
vice president, treasurer, secretary and chaplain, as well as one representative per floor. Other residents can be involved by serving on
special committees.
Each Residence Hall Council establishes its own rules and procedures.
The established rules must be approved by the Director of Residential
Life and Housing, and they must be within the limitations of the
college's policies.
The councils also administer hall council funds; review and approve a
hall council budget; make proposals to the Residence Coordinator;
review any agreements entered into by the hall council with outside
groups; and try impeachment of executives.