Community Council

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 

President

• Serves as the main point of contact for the Community Council.

• Leads meetings and ensures accountability. 

• Creates agendas and organizes council initiatives. 

• Facilitates community building among execs and members. 

• Serves as a liaison with advisors and other councils. 

Vice President 

• Serves as the secondary leader and an additional point of contact for the organization. 

• Acts as the Council’s historian (take meeting notes, organize records, archive pictures, etc.) 

• Leads meetings when the President cannot. 

• Facilitates any additional recruitment processes needed throughout the year.  

• Assists with logistics related to Community Council activities and events. 

Treasurer 

• Consistent management of finances (monthly ledger, upcoming expenses, etc.) 

• Maintains clear communication with Assistant/Hall Directors. 

• Presents financial updates at meetings.

• Facilitates ethical spending & voting procedures. 

• Serves as a financial guide when event planning and making decisions. 

Communication & Marketing Chair 

• Manages external communication for the council (email updates, newsletters, etc.) 

• Oversees respective council social media platforms.  

• Directs the design and distribution of marketing materials. 

• Increases awareness about council events and initiatives through promotion. 

• Takes and archives council pictures, videos and other media. 

Health & Wellness Chair 

• Advocates for student wellness needs and promotes campus wellness resources.  

• Organizes Health and Wellness programs based on resident wellness needs. 

• Collaborates with campus and community partners to co-host events and spread awareness. 

• Creates educational campaigns around wellness topics.  

RHAC Senator 

• Represents the Council in the Residence Halls Advisory Council (RHAC). 

• Attends weekly RHAC meetings (Tuesdays, 7–8 PM). 

• Relays information, advertises events, and serves on RHAC committees. 

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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!