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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 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.

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Community Council

The Community Council Executive Board Application is now closed. Please contact your Hall Director for information if you'd like to join a council.

Community  Council gives you the opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet new people and plan intentional activities and events for our community, have your voice heard regarding concerns you may have, and inherently create an extraordinary student experience for those that live in our community. If you are interested in becoming an RA, this is a great opportunity to showcase leadership, communication, and a great pathway to other roles.  

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Residential Leadership Awards 2026

The Residential Leadership Awards is our end of year award ceremony that celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of Housing and Residence Educations' Community Councils and Involved Living Organizations. 

Theme: Picturesque Moments

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Location: Curl Market - Viewpoint (2nd floor) 

Attire: Business casual, but you can dress however you feel comfortable. 

RLA Award Categories 

Please fill out the linked form to nominate a residential leader or program for the 2025-2026 Residential Leadership Awards. Nominations are due February 23, 2025. One nomination can be submitted per form, but you are able to submit multiple forms. Please read the description of the award to write a short narrative (at minimum - one to two paragraphs) describing your nomination. Go.osu.edu/rlanominations  

 
After completing your nomination(s), please consider confirming your attendance for the Residential Leadership Awards on Monday, April 6 from 6:30-8:30p.m. in Curl Market on the second floor. RSVP today at go.osu.edu/rlarsvp 

  

1. ILO President of the Year  

  • The ILO President of the Year is a President who exceeded expectations in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of their ILO during the 2025-2026 academic year. Please consider how the nominee demonstrated leadership abilities and took initiative to go above and beyond their expectations as the President.   This award is open to NRHH, RHAC, and MUNDO Initiative.    

2. ILO Executive Board Member of the Year  

  • The ILO Executive Board Member of the Year is an individual who exceeded expectations in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of their Involved Living Organization during the 2025-2026 academic year. Please consider how the nominee demonstrated leadership abilities and took the initiative to go above and beyond their expectations as an Executive Board Member. This award is open to NRHH, RHAC, and MUNDO Initiative.  Presidents are not eligible for this award.    

 3. ILO Advisor of the Year  

  • The ILO Advisor of the Year is an individual who positively impacted the students in their Involved Living Organization. This individual must be an advisor for RHAC, NRHH, and MUNDO Initiative. Please consider how the nominee provided resources to their organization, supported students in developing their leadership abilities, and took the initiative to go above and beyond expectations as an ILO advisor.      

4. ILO Program of the Year  

  • The ILO Program of the Year is one in which a student Involved Living Organization planned and facilitated an event that positively impacted their community or organization. This event represented one or more of the three main Learning Goals: Personal Development, Considerate Communities, and Global Responsibility. This award is open to NRHH, RHAC, and MUNDO Initiative. Please consider the program’s learning outcomes, the community’s response to the program, and creativity involved in planning the program.  

5. Community Council President of the Year  

  • The Community Council President of the Year is a President who exceeded expectations in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of their Community Council during the 2025-2026 academic year. Please consider how the nominee demonstrated leadership abilities and took initiative to go above and beyond their expectations as the President.     

6. Community Council Executive Board Member of the Year  

  • The Community Council Executive Board Member of the Year is an individual who exceeded expectations in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of their Community Council during the 2025-2026 academic year. Please consider how the nominee demonstrated leadership abilities, supported other members of the Executive Board, and took initiative to go above and beyond expectations in their role. Presidents are not eligible for this award.    

7. Community Council Advisor of the Year  

  • The Community Council Advisor of the Year is an individual who positively impacted the students in their community and organization. Please consider how the nominee provided resources to their Community Council, supported students in developing their leadership abilities, and took the initiative to go above and beyond expectations as a Community Council advisor.    

8. Community Council Program of the Year  

  • The Community Council Program of the Year is one in which a Community Council planned and facilitated an event that positively impacted their community. Please consider the program’s learning outcomes, the community’s response to the program, and creativity involved in planning the program.   

9. Outstanding Engagement in Personal Development by a Student Leader or Group  

  • Outstanding Achievement in Personal Development is awarded to an initiative, program, activity or event that best supported students in strengthening their knowledge of self, identity, personal needs, and/or create a plan that contributed to their wellbeing. This award is open to Community Councils, NRHH, RHAC, and MUNDO Initiative.  Please consider how creative the achievement was, the community’s response, and how it succeeded the learning outcomes.    

10. Outstanding Engagement in Considerate Communities by a Student Leader or Group  

  • Outstanding Achievement in Considerate Communities is awarded to an initiative, program, activity or event that best supported students in building skills around connecting with others and creating spaces that are interactive, accountable, and learning-centered. This award is open to Community Councils, NRHH, RHAC, and MUNDO Initiative.  Please consider how creative the achievement was, the community’s response, and how it succeeded the learning outcomes.  

11. Outstanding Engagement in Global Responsibility by a Student Leader or Group  

  • Outstanding Achievement in Considerate Communities is awarded to an initiative, program, activity or event that best supported students in recognizing and expanding their knowledge, experiences, and worldview including their impact on society in ways that honor and advocate for all individuals. This award is open to Community Councils, NRHH, RHAC, and MUNDO Initiative.  Please consider how creative the achievement was, the community’s response, and how it succeeded the learning outcomes.  

12. ILO/Community Council Member of the Year  

  • The ILO/Community Council Member of the Year is an individual who exceeded expectations in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of their Involved Living Organization or Community Council during the 2025-2026 academic year. Please consider how the nominee demonstrated leadership abilities and took the initiative to go above and beyond their expectations as an ILO/Community Council Member. Each Community Council and ILO should nominate and choose their member of the year. Executive Officers are not eligible for this award.  

13. Distinguished Achievement in Personal Development by a Student Leader  

  • Distinguished Achievement in Personal Development by a Student Leader is awarded to a student leader who helped other residential students strengthen their knowledge of self, identify their own needs or form a plan that contributes to their well-being. Please consider how the nominee contributed and developed success in others as a student leader. This award is open to any student leader or student staff that contributed to the success of residential students on campus.  

14. Distinguished Achievement in Considerate Communities by a Student Leader  

  • Distinguished Achievement in Considerate Communities by a Student Leader is awarded to a student leader who helped students connect with others and create environments that are interactive, accountable, and learning-centered. Please consider how the nominee contributed and developed success in others as a student leader. This award is open to any student leader or student staff that contributed to the success of residential students on campus.    

15. Distinguished Achievement in Global Responsibility by a Student Leader  

  • Distinguished Achievement in Global Responsibility by a Student Leader is awarded to a student leader who helped students recognize and expand their knowledge, experiences and worldview and how they impact a society which honors and advocates for all individuals. Please consider how the nominee contributed and developed success in others as a student leader. This award is open to any student leader or student staff that contributed to the success of residential students on campus.    

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Involved Living Opportunities (ILO) Retreat

The ILO Retreat is something that Housing and Residence Education (HRE) hosts to welcome and provide a developmental experience for the 2026-2027 executive boards.  During this event, we’ll chat about your connection to HRE, do some reflecting, idea generating, and planning for your organization and the upcoming year! All incoming ILO executive officers and advisors for 26-27 are expected to attend the ILO Retreat. 

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Location: Busch Event Spaces - Valor Room (large room at the end of the hallway)

Retreat Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Theme: Connections

Attire: Casual

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