Each RIC Representative is required to participate in an RIC committee and meet with that committee at least twice a month. To join or switch committees, please email our Director of Internal Affairs at ricdia@uark.edu.
Committees are great ways to get to know your fellow RIC Representatives better and give yourself opportunities to collaborate on more specific topics you may be interested in. Below are our committees and short descriptions of each.
The Budget Committee is a great way to get involved in the legislative process within RIC. The Committee is in place to analyze bills based on a level of standards and submit this review to House with an overall pass/fail score.
This committee is led by the Director of Internal Affairs.
In the Marketing and Programs Committee, representatives help plan and run RIC programs, gaining valuable programming experience as well as the opportunity to assist with, learn about, and be inspired by programs run by individual halls and other on-campus organizations. They also work on expanding RIC’s presence on campus through social media, graphic design, and outreach events.
This committee is led by the Director of Programs and the Director of Advertising and Public Relations.
The Conference and Communication Committee assists the NCC to prepare for conferences, both regional and national. Members help prepare recognition bids and making trading pins. Members will also learn more about the region and national association.
This committee is led by the National Communications Coordinator.
The Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee‘s purpose is to host tabling events, draft legislation, and create projects to encourage and educate the student population about sustainable efforts. The committee aims to aid the campus-wide initiative to be waste-free by 2040 and carbon-neutral by 2041.
This committee is led by the Director of Sustainability.
The Belonging Committee
The Belonging Committee establishes a vibrant community of representatives from all backgrounds to discuss and implement inclusivity efforts across resident halls. The Belonging Committee’s goal is to educate students on how to uphold and serve this diverse campus to the best of their ability, and to communicate with Resident Assistants to ensure they are recognizing the identities and needs of every on-campus student.
This committee is led by the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.