Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

1.3 Student LeadershipEach residence hall or residence hall complex forms a hall council, allowing students to become activelyinvolved in addressing issues as well as planning events at the hall level. Kent Interhall Council (KIC),which is comprised of representatives from each of these hall councils, serves as the representative voiceof residents to the administration. Council members also plan campus-wide programs, and participatein regional and national conferences.1.31 Hall CouncilsEach residence hall develops a Hall Council, allowing students to become actively involved inaddressing issues as well as planning events at the hall level. Involvement in one’s Hall Councilalso provides great opportunities for developing leadership skills. Kent Interhall Council (KIC),which is made up of representatives from each of these hall councils, serves as the representativevoice of residents to the administration, plans campus-wide programs, and participates in or attendsregional and national conferences.1.32 Kent Interhall CouncilKent Interhall Council is the residence hall association at Kent State University. The constituencyis comprised of all students living in the residence halls at Kent State and the funding comesfrom a per student allocation from the Department of Residence Services. KIC provides anumber of services to students, and focuses primarily on programming and advocacy, andoffering great leadership opportunities. There are a number of traditional programs such as SexWeek, Festival of Nations, and Lil’ Sibs Weekend. KIC provides opportunities for involvementin areas such as SPICE (a food committee) in cooperation with University Dining Services, andthe Diversity Committee which has sponsored programs such as the 720 Project and The Powerof Words. KIC offers a place where student’s voices can be heard, fun and challenging programsare held, and unbelievable leadership opportunities are available for all students! Check out kic.kent.edu for more information.1.33 National Residence Hall HonoraryThe National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is the recognition branch of the NationalAssociation of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH). NACURH, as anorganization, believes that recognition is a must in a strong residence hall community. As such,NRHH is there to make sure that we don’t forget to give those who deserve it a much needed paton the back. NRHH chapters have a special way of recognizing those top leaders - bymembership. NRHH chapter membership is restricted to the top 1 percent of student leadersliving in the residence halls. The Kent State University chapter of NRHH, known as the BlackSquirrel Chapter, sponsors activities and programs that recognize and honor student excellence.Additionally, NRHH promotes the writing of “Of the Months” (OTMs). These are virtual thankyou notes promoting peer recognition. Check out nrhh.kent.edu for more information.8