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Chapter Information The William and Mary Chapter has existed for about five years, but is part of a larger organization. The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) exists to recognize those residents who have committed personal time and effort to make their college experiences more meaningful by participating in hall related activities. NRHH was founded because most of these residents participate on voluntary basis and their hard work often goes unnoticed. NRHH exists to provide recognition for those who have good leadership skills; to provide a means by which they can continue to use these skills in encouraging other leaders; and to act as a resource to the residence hall system. Almost 200 chapters exist nationwide. Membership Information NRHH is comprised of the top one percent of the total residence hall population. Residents are selected for membership based on academic achievement, service to residence halls, strong character, and leadership potential. Up to 45 students will be inducted into the William and Mary Chapter of NRHH. A nominee need not be a Resident Assistant or a member of Hall Council. Any student who has made a determined effort to improve residential life at William and Mary is welcome and encouraged to apply. To be eligible for nomination, candidates must:
After receiving a letter stating someone, involved in residence life, has nominated you return the NRHH application. A selection committee of current NRHH members reviews the applications and selects new members. Those selected will be notified by mail or telephone and given the date of the induction ceremony. Officers: Advisors: Current Members: Honorary Members: HISTORY In 1964, the National Association of College and University Residence
Halls (NACURH), Inc. found itself with financial difficulties. Jim
Tschechtelin, NACURH Chair, began investigating possibilities for
potential revenue sources and grants. Grants were found, but there
were two requirements: a central NACURH office had to be established,
and the member schools needed more services rendered. Thus, the
National Residence Hall Honorary was put forth as an answer to the
second requirement. The years between 1977 and 1987 were years of growth for the NRHH. Pins and certificates were produced to recognize the members of the Honorary, the tradition of regional and national receptions during conferences began and formal recruitment and affiliation packets were produced. Regional Recruiter (now called Associate Directors) positions on regional boards were also established. Many awards were established including Program, National Communications Coordinator, Advisor, Student, and Resident Assistant Of The Month Awards as well as Outstanding Chapter of the Year. Today, over 170 chapters are affiliated with the National Residence Hall Honorary National Office. Activities of the chapters vary from campus to campus. Some simply induct new members at an annual recognition banquet this year, thus, an honorary chapter. Others are extremely active on their campuses and in their communities, coordinating leadership retreats, conferences, socials, hall or campus wide programs, fund raisers, and a whole host of other events. Still others have found a middle ground which suits their campus. Membership selection is conducted by each individual chapter. The chapter members represent the top 1% of the student leaders on campus and are those who have contributed extraordinary amounts of personal time and energy in order to make the residence halls more than a "dorm." MEANING OF SYMBOLS The NRHH colors are blue and white. The blue symbolizes loyalty: loyalty to purpose and idea. The white signifies a blank page: a page on which a student writes the successes and experiences that fill their days in the residence halls.
The symbol for NRHH is that of a diamond surrounding the letters
of the organization, and the three interconnected lines, the chain
of leadership. The diamond, the world's most precious gem, signifies
the value and beauty one finds in the residence halls experience.
The second link signifies dedication. Part of a leader's commitment is the dedication to cause which they display. Dedication is an important part of the involvement required to be truly effective. The third link represents participation. True leaders participate fully in their academic pursuits, their friendships, their activities, and their lives. Leaders don't sit on the sidelines, but are competent team players. Together the unbroken chain symbolizes the membership of NRHH. As leaders we are interconnected as caring and dedicated participants in the community of your university.
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