Role Expectations and Accepted Member Forms
Role Expectations:
What are the expectations of each member of the houses?
- Members meet with the ARD of SIH, and the SIH RA before classes begin and at the end of each semester.
- Members must follow Messiah College policies & procedures, the Community Covenant, and the House Contract.
- Applicants and members cannot be on any academic or disciplinary probations.
- Members participate together in weekly house discussion groups and hands-on practice related to the theme of the house.
- Members reflect on their experiences by submitting a 2-3 minute community video by February and a 150-350 word reflection paper by April.
What are the expectations of the house leaders?
- House leaders must attend monthly meetings with their RA.
- House leaders coordinate weekly house meetings/discussions.
- House leaders coordinate monthly meetings with program advisor.
- House leaders assist the program advisor with the housing application decisions as necessary.
- House leaders communicate with RA for house maintenance issues (ie. Toilet paper, maintenance requests, general housing concerns).
- House leaders are responsible for communicating and updating RA about concerns and issues within house dynamics.
What are the expectations of the house advisors?
- Advisors meet individually with respective house leader, selected from the house members, once a month.
- Advisors regularly attends house meetings/visits when possible.
- Advisors act as a resource and bridge between connected departments and houses.