Community Council is a great way to get involved in your community and build leadership skills.

The primary goal Community Councils is to enhance the resident experience, build community and create opportunities for engagement on campus.  

Each Community Council has an executive board and a general membership that plan events and provide opportunities for their community. Additionally, each Community Council sends at least one representative to the larger governing body of Residence Halls Advisory Council (RHAC: "rack") to serve as a voice for their community.

Community Councils can act as a place for the voice of the community to be heard, a place to meet people, a creative source for event planning, and a place that provides opportunities to leave a positive impact on campus and in the community. Whether you’re interested in event planning, student advocacy, or simply meeting new people, community council is a great place to start getting involved. 

The Community Council Executive Board Application closes Monday, 9/22 at 11:59pm

Benefits of attending Community Council Meetings/Events:

• Opportunities to meet new people and build friendships
• Become familiar with your residence hall and surrounding areas
• Develop your leadership skills
• Have your voice heard regarding what events to host, concerns you may have, and opportunities to provide the community
• Have fun planning events and activities

Benefits of Joining a Community Council Executive Board

• Experience in teamwork and motivating others

• Have your voice heard regarding what events to host, concerns you may have, and opportunities to provide the community. 

• Create the best student experience for those that live in your community

Want to learn more about Community Council? Attend one of the three Information Sessions!

• September 3rd, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the Baker Mezzanine   

• September 4th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Curl Viewpoint  

• September 4th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the Morrill Browsing Room  

Apply to be an Executive Board Member

The centralized application closes on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM. 
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something impactful!  

Application Link : https://forms.office.com/r/sFWYSPd2w7 

Community Council (CC) Executive Board Roles 

Find descriptions for each of the below roles on the Executive Board Tab.

• President
• Vice President 
• Treasurer
• Communication & Marketing Chair 
• Health & Wellness Chair   
• RHAC Senator 

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Contact your Hall Director or RA for more information on how to get involved in your community. You can find the Housing and Residence Education Hall Staff list at https://housing.osu.edu/people/.

Find your building, then the title listed on the right hand side is what to search in Student Organization Directory https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/  for more information.

There are opportunities to get involved in a community council throughout the year, so please reach out to Leah Wheeler at wheeler.1110@osu.edu with any questions on how to get involved!

Involved Living Summit

Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11:00am - 4:00pm at Curl Market - Viewpoint (2nd floor) & McPherson Lab

The Involved Living Summit is an opportunity for students to develop as individuals, connect with other students, and learn more about leadership. This development focused day will include free lunch, time to connect with peers and staff, and educational sessions. We are inviting any student interested in attending this event! The IL Summit is required for Community Council applicants and ILO executive boards – including at least one advisor from each organization.

Attire for the event is business casual or whatever you feel most comfortable in.