Residential Leadership Experience
Leading from within
Students are immediately given opportunities to lead within their residential community during their first year on Grounds through the Residential Leadership Experience (RLE).
Operated by Housing & Residence Life, RLE develops residential leaders by giving students meaningful leadership opportunities to engage with their residential communities and make their on-Grounds residences feel like home.
Currently overseen by the Housing & Residence Life (HRL) Program Coordinator of Engagement, RLE is comprised of Association Councils (AsCos) across Grounds, which include first-year, upperclass, and language house associations.
How is RLE set up?
Each RLE AsCo includes elected student officers and general body members who work together to serve their residential community. Students can take on leadership roles, join committees, work on projects, and gain hand-on experience in project management, teamwork, event planning, and networking.
Each AsCo is advised by the association's Senior Resident (SR), a student member of the Resident Staff Program who lives in the residence hall alongside Resident Advisors. SRs also support their AsCo in developing and implementing their programs and initiatives.
What do RLE members do?
RLE members organize social events, service opportunities, educational programs, and other initiatives that strengthen their residential communities. Through these opportunities, students can connect with faculty, staff, and other student leaders across Grounds. RLE members are also invited to participate in signature HRL programs including Professors' Picks, the Last Lecture Series, faculty lunches, and RLE Day.
How do I join RLE?
Students interested in joining RLE can participate in the upcoming fall elections (September 10-13, 2026), and can also explore available general body and leadership opportunities. RLE is a fantastic way to build practical leadership and professional skills, connect with fellow residents and HRL staff. It also allows students to gain experience that can lead to future opportunities within Housing & Residence Life, and beyond!
To learn more about participating in RLE for the 2026-2027 academic year, come see us at the Fall Activities Fair on Monday, August 24!
More information about RLE can be found on the RLE Instagram page.
Faculty Lunches
Faculty lunches in the Newcomb Commonwealth Room offer an opportunity for AsCo members to engage with professors and deans in an informal setting, ask questions, and gain valuable insights outside of the classroom.
The Fall 2026 Faculty Lunch will be open to new AsCo officers elected for the 2026-2027 academic year! Stay tuned for details about the Spring 2027 Faculty Lunch.
Residential Events
Please see our Residential Events page for information about signature Housing & Residence Life programs that are open to RLE members!