RSA - Resident Student Association
The Resident Student Association (RSA) includes representatives
from each Residence Hall Council, including the president and
vice president. These individuals represent their halls concerning
various campus-wide issues and have a direct line of
communication with the Director of Residential Living. RSA
looks at avenues for improving the quality of residence hall life
through policy review and recommendations, planned programs
and activities, and service to the campus community. In addition
to campus activities, RSA members represent WCU at various
state, regional and national residence hall conferences. RSA is
highly active and respected on campus, and is committed to
positive residence hall living at WCU. Any student interested in
residence life activities is welcome to attend RSA meetings. We
encourage your interest, ideas, and participation in making WCU
residence life the best that it can be. Contact a staff member or
call the Department of Residential Living for more information.
RHC - Resident Hall Council
All residents have the opportunity to take part in the government
of their residence hall by joining their Residence Hall Council
(RHC). The RHC includes elected officers and representatives
from each floor or wing and is actively involved in planning and
implementing programs and activities of interest to residents, as
well as addressing issues affecting the welfare of the residents of
the building. RHCs organize the first few weeks of the semester, and
meetings are open to all residents. Talk with your residence
hall staff regarding your interest, watch for signs and get involved. Residence Hall Council
is a great way to meet
and make new friends!
Omega Chi Upsilon - National Residence Hall Honorary
Omega Chi Upsilon is
the WCU Chapter of the National Residence Hall
Honorary (NRHH), and is affiliated with the National Association
of College and University Residence Halls, Inc. The purpose of
NRHH is to provide recognition for the residence hall students
who have demonstrated outstanding service and important leadership
in the advancement of the residence hall system. One percent
of the residence hall population is inducted into the NRHH annually.
Residence Hall Programs and Activities
Your residence hall staff and residence life organizations will
offer programs and activities for your floor and hall throughout
the year. The programs range from social and recreational events
to service and community projects and from educational programs
on current topics to hall improvement activities. If you have a
program idea for the residence hall, see your RA, or contact your
Head Resident, Resident Director or Area Coordinator.
Residence Life Cinema
Residents of Residential Living facilities have access to a movie
channel on channel 75 on the campus cable network. The
channel provides movies for on-campus students that are selected
by students and staff, and change on a monthly basis. You may
have the opportunity to serve on the selection committee by
contacting the University Center at 7206 and letting them know
you are interested in becoming involved in this project.
Intramural Sports
Intramural's, an important part
of student life at Western Carolina University, provide ample
opportunities for voluntary participation for all members of
the university community including students, faculty and staff.
A wide variety of sports are offered to meet the different needs
of all academic communities. Western’s program includes team
and individual sports activities for males and females, and
co-recreational activities.
Athletics
Western Carolina University students have a strong tradition of
supporting the many athletic competitions sponsored by the
university. Come out to support your fellow students in one of
the many intercollegiate sporting events and you may make some
new friends! Sports offered at WCU include: football, basketball
(both men’s and women’s), cross-country (both men’s and
women’s), women’s soccer, women’s tennis, track and field (both
men’s and women’s), women’s volleyball, and men’s golf.
Multicultural Affairs
There are a variety of clubs and organizations at WCU dedicated
to encouraging minority student involvement on campus. These
organizations include the Organization of Ebony Students,
Project C.A.R.E. (Committed to African-American Retention in
Education), Asian Student Association, La Voz Latina, and the
Jewish Student Organization.
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