Originally founded as the Midwest Dormitory Conference in 1954, the basic philosophy remains to be the exchange of ideas and the recognition of excellence in the residence hall communities. The Great Lakes Association of College and University Residence Halls. It is designed to give national, as well as local recognition to students making outstanding contributions to their residence halls. Conferences are held to give interested students and their advisors a chance to gather for exchange of ideas and to discuss issues of concern. During a conference, there are session periods in which students and staff members give presentations on everything from programs and policies to relaxation and resume writing.
Delegates leave the conference with new ideas or innovative ways to handle old problems.
RHC and Hall Councils assist in funding the cost of sending delegates to a conference. For more complete information on how delegates are selected and how expenses are covered, see the RHC Conference Delegate Selection Criteria in Appendix 4 of the RHC Constitution. This event is free to residence hall leaders. The Campus Leadership Conference is an event designed for members of all of the campus organization to develope or refine leadership skills.