Office of Student Life
Community Council
An Involved Living Organization

Executive Board

Community Council Executive Board Members are individuals who are selected or elected to serve in a specific role to lead and serve their community. Community Council Centralized Application closes Monday, 9/22 at 11:59pm. 

Benefits of being an Exec:

  • Develop your own leadership skills
  • Work with other leaders in your community
  • Organize ideas to bring to the general body members
  • Plan out the semester and find ways to get members engaged
  • Event planning experience
  • Experience in motivating others
  • SO MUCH MORE!

Apply to be a Community Council executive board member

Contact your Hall Director or Assistant Hall Director to learn more about how to apply to become a Community Council Exec! Find your specific staff member using the Housing and Residence Education people directory.

Examples of Exec Board Roles

The below list is the base number of positions that could be on an Executive board. Exec boards are usually between 5 and 10 people.

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, 7–8:30 PM). 

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