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Every residence hall on the UT campus has a residence hall association in which all residents of the hall are members. Most associations elect officers annually which make up the Executive Council. In most halls, a representative from each floor is also elected to serve on the Executive Council. Hall associations provide services such as educational programs, social activities, leadership opportunities, and recreational resources at the front desk.<\/p>\n

United Residence Hall Council (URHC)<\/b><\/h2>\n

The URHC is composed of representatives from each hall association. Other residence hall students who wish to be active ex-officio members are welcome. The major functions of the URHC are to provide interaction and cohesion in hall representation and governance, coordinate campus-wide residence hall programs, and participate in regional leadership opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Registered student organizations operate independently of the University of Tennessee, with some receiving guidance and support from university departments. The university encourages student organizations to promote civil and social awareness, but it does not endorse their activities or viewpoints. To view a full list of registered organizations, visit VOLink<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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