Committees
RHA has six standing committees (DSAB, ReLATe, TAC, ReFAB, SCOM, DIACom). Each committee works closely with the director of the corresponding department to discuss problems and legislative solutions.
Purpose: The Dining Services Advisory Board’s (DSAB) is a committee that collaborates directly with UMD’s Department of Dining Services. DSAB’s core mission is to strengthen/incrementally improve the dining experience across UMD’s campus.
Time of bi-weekly Meeting: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm [Spring 2026]
Location: South Campus Dining (Rm. 1107) [Spring 2026]
Point of Contact: Inemesit Udo-akang - iudoakan@terpmail.umd.edu
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Purpose: The Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee (DIACom) is a committee that promotes diversity, equity, and belonging in residence halls through inclusive programs, initiatives, and policies.
Time of bi-weekly Meeting: Wednesdays 7:30-8:00pm [Spring 2026]
Location: Virtual [Spring 2026]
Point of Contact: Giselle Maravilla - gmaravil@terpmail.umd.edu
Purpose: The Resident Facilities Advisory Board (ReFAB) is a committee that collaborates with the Department of Residential Facilities. ReFAB's main purpose is to bring student perspective to projects relating to residential facilities in order to better our community.
Time of bi-weekly Meeting: Thursdays TBD [Spring 2026]
Location: Virtual [Spring 2026]
Point of Contact: Jonas Marquart - jmarqua1@terpmail.umd.edu
Purpose: The Resident Life Advisory Team (ReLate) serves as a liaison between students living on campus and the Department of Resident Life. It strives to improve life on campus and to better the overall residential experience students have at UMD through advocacy, collaboration, and on campus initiatives.
Time of bi-weekly Meeting: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm [Spring 2026]
Location: Annapolis Hall or Calvert Hall [Spring 2026]
Point of Contact: Nicole Barnes - nbarnes3@terpmail.umd.edu
Purpose: The Sustainability Committee of Maryland (SCOM) facilitates sustainability initiatives on campus! SCOM is responsible for many events and RHA legislation promoting awareness for the natural environment and the ways UMD students can help contribute to keeping the environment and campus clean and healthy.
Time of bi-weekly Meeting: Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm through March, Mondays 5:00-6:00pm in April [Spring 2026]
Location: Virtual [Spring 2026]
Point of Contact: Claire Bushar - cbushar@terpmail.umd.edu
Purpose: The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) that works with UMD's Department of Transportation Services. TAC is currently focused on three main initiatives, subject to change:
Initiative I: Improving bicycle infrastructure on and around campus
Initiative II: Improving pedestrian safety and infrastructure
Initiative III: Improving bus reliability, quality, and frequency
Time of bi-weekly meetings: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm [Spring 2026]
Location: Virtual [Spring 2026]
Point of Contact: Attowla Kouadio - akouadi1@terpmail.umd.edu