.: What is NRHH?

NRHH is a vital part of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc. (NACURH). It is designed to give local, regional and national recognition to students making outstanding contributions to on campus living at their college and/or university. NACURH firmly believes in the value of student involvement in residence life through community service, social, educational, and diversity programs.

Realizing the value of participation, students have contributed vast amounts of their personal time in an effort to make their own college experiences more meaningful to them. This effort not only benefits them but the entire on campus living system at their school as well. It is also a time for residents to give back to new students who are starting their journey in college.

NRHH exists to honor these students. These are the people who work hard and all too often go unnoticed without even so much as a thank you. That is the fundamental purpose of an NRHH Chapter...recognition. NRHH is the only nationwide organization that recognizes on campus leaders. Membership in local chapters is limited to one percent of your school’s residence hall population, or 15 members, whichever is larger. As you can see, it is very select group of leaders. Thus being selected into the membership is an honor in which one can take a great amount of pride. Those students who comprise the organization are the best of the best on their local campus.

NRHH also has a business partner in what most students know as the NRHH National Office. The NRHH National Office is located and run by one school for a period of 2 or 3 years at a time. The office has many devices to aid a chapter in the effort to recognize your leaders. Some of these include National Membership certificates, National Membership Pins, as well as awards given to local chapters for outstanding service. In addition, they work with affiliation, NRHH merchandise, and represent NRHH on the National Board of Directors (NBD).

Even though the main purpose of having an NRHH chapter on your campus is to honor your outstanding leaders, some chapters choose to take the process one step further. Many chapters sponsor on-campus leadership workshops and/or speakers, co-sponsor programs with the Residence Hall Association (RHA or ARH), serve on a housing committee, or establish on campus leadership awards or scholarships. Chapters also participate in community service events and recognition efforts for students and staff on campus.

The important thing to remember is that your chapter can be as active as you members deem appropriate. Each chapter is encouraged to be a highly active chapter. Many chapters have made a profound difference on their campus by the actions that they take each and every day.

Every school that is affiliated with NACURH, Inc. is allowed to have an NRHH chapter on their campus. If you have any questions or you would like to get a chapter started, please contact your Regional Associate Director of NRHH or feel free to contact the NRHH National Office.