Residence Life Handbook

Leadership Opportunities

Students living in Andersen Hall have multiple opportunities to develop their leadership skills, build community, and contribute to campus life through elected and selected student leadership roles.

Andersen Resident Council (ARC)

The Andersen Resident Council (ARC) is the elected student leadership body representing residents of Andersen Hall.

ARC Mission:
The Andersen Resident Council exists to empower residents to use their voice, creativity, and leadership to enhance life in Andersen Hall through collaboration, advocacy, and community events. ARC works to improve the residential experience, foster belonging, and promote the well-being of all residents.

Elections for ARC are held at the beginning of the fall semester. All residents are encouraged to run for positions and help shape the residential experience.

Student Leadership Selection Process

In addition to elected leadership, Student Affairs offers a variety of student leadership roles within Residence Life and across campus.

The student leadership application process opens each December for the following academic year. Candidates go through an interview process and are selected in March to serve in roles for the summer or upcoming school year.

Graduate Assistant Leadership Track

Graduate Assistant positions include:

• Coordinating Graduate Assistant

• Residence Life Graduate Assistant (Staff Development & Training)

• Residence Life Graduate Assistant (Programming)

• Student Engagement Graduate Assistant

• Wellness Graduate Assistant

Summer Graduate Assistant Roles

• Summer Residence Life Graduate Assistant (Programming)

• Summer Residence Life Graduate Assistant (Training & Operations)

• Orientation Graduate Assistant

Community Builder Leadership Track

Undergraduate and graduate students may apply for:

• Resident Assistant (RA)

• Orientation Leader (OL)

• Summer Resident Assistant

• Summer Student Affairs Housing Assistant

Learn More

To review detailed role descriptions, expectations, timelines, and application requirements, please view the Student Leadership Selection Guide for the upcoming academic year.

[View the 2026–2027 Student Leadership Selection Guide]