Committees
The committees are the backbone of the organization. Each standing committee has a Chair and a Vice-Chair, who are student members of the RHA Senate. They are advised by the Director of the four departments that RHA works in junction with: the Department of Dining Services, the Department of Resident Life, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Residential Facilities.
Dining Services Advisory Board (DSAB)
The committee is made up of student members of the RHA Senate and works on areas related to policies within the on-campus dining facilities.
Chairperson: Dwight Townsend-Gray
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Some Accomplishments:
- Creation of the Apartment Plan
- Option to Opt Out of Focus Dates
- Compostable To-Go Boxes
- Input on Korean Barbeque Station
- Input on South Campus Pasta Station
- Input for Development of North Woods Diner (Fall 2011)
- Resolution Passed to Explore the Quality and Acquisitioning Practices of Food Served in the Dining Halls
Resident Life Advisory Team (ReLATe)
The committee is made up of student members of the RHA Senate and works on areas related to policies within the residence halls.
Chairperson: Mike Lichtenberg
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Some Accomplishments:
- Reordering of Housing Priority and Lottery Numbers
- Made Housing Applications and Forms Available Online
- Roommate Selection Process Online
- Mixed Gendered Housing Option in On-Campus Apartments
- Assisting with Decisions Regarding Oakland Hall (Fall 2011)
- Resolution Supporting the Responsible Action Protocol (RAP)
- Creation of the Junior Housing Lottery
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
The committee is made up of student members of the RHA Senate and works on areas related to the transportation needs of the on-campus students.
Chairperson: Omer Kaufman
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Some Accomplishments:
- Creation of Temporary Parking on South Campus
- Input on New NextBus System
- Input on LED Bus Schedule Screens
- Advocacy for Creation of Bike Lanes
- Advocacy for Bus Safety
- Input on Bus Routes and Introduction of New Bus Lines
Resident Facilities Advisory Board (ReFAB)
The committee is made up of student members of the RHA Senate and works on areas relating to the structure of the residence halls.
Chairperson: Scott Kincaid
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Some Accomplishments:
- Wireless Internet in the Lounges
- Enhanced Safety for the Cambridge Community
- Exploration of the Usage of Lounge Refrigerators in the High-Rises
- Exploration of the Usage of Landlines in Residence Halls
- Increasing the Amount of Access Points for Enhanced Wireless Usage
- Exploration of Possible Introduction of HBO to Provided Cable Channel
Sustainability Committee (SCom)
The committee is made up of student members of the RHA Senate and works on areas relating to sustainability around the campus.
Chairperson: Sree Sinha
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here