NACURH, Inc.
National Association of College and University Residence Halls
The Resource File Index contains several thousand documents written by students from member schools over the fifty-year history of NACURH. For convenience, the RFI is divided into several categories. These categories contain all of the reports submitted by member schools each year, broken down by topic area. There are other documents, such as award bids, that the NIC recieves as well. Both types of documents are available for ordering by registered schools. The first 100 pages are free for fully affiliated institutions, with a five cent per page cost above that allotment. Schools which are not fully affiliated may also order, but do not receive the free allotment and have a surcharge associated to each order.
Guide to Writing an NIC Report/RFI Submission
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| Category | Title | Description |
| 1A | Alcohol | New and existing policies concerning alcohol as well as surveys on alcohol consumption from various campuses. existing policies concerning alcohol along with surveys on alcohol consumption from various campuses. |
| 1B | Alcohol Awareness Programming | Programming which is specifically aimed at alcohol awareness and consumption. |
| 2 | Apathy | Programming and suggestions to combat negative attitudes and lack of enthusiasm in the residence halls. |
| 3 | Architectural Facilities | Research and construction of new buildings and renovations of old halls. |
| 4 | Alternative Lifestyles | Programming dealing with alternative lifestyles. |
| 5 | Awards and Scholarships | A section explaining awards, scholarships, recognition programs, and other incentives for students on your campus. |
| 6 | Comprehensive Evaluation | A section comprised of surveys dealing with many areas of interest on campus and in the residence hall system including recreational facilities, enrollment, and academic courses. |
| 7 | Conference Planning | The planning, implementation, and wrap-ups of many different types of conferences from NACURH conferences to state and regional conferences. |
| 8 | Constitution | Constitutions and how they are written, revised and used. |
| 9 | Damages | Dealing with many types of damages and ways to stop or repair them. |
| 10 | Faculty | A closer look at some campus' attempts to bring students and faculty together through closer interaction on either a social basis or through an exchange program. |
| 11 | Finances and Budgets | How to finance an RHA, activity fees and how to use them, student banks, and budgeting. |
| 12 | Food Services | A section comprised of Files dealing with many of the aspects of food service that concern students, and programming involving food service. |
| 13 | Fundraising | A wide array of fund raising programs used on other campuses including long-term, on-going programs and one night "quick" programs. |
| 14 | General Regulations | Campus policies and legislation on subjects such as lofts, appliances, firearms, and other areas. |
| 15 | Judicial Systems | A closer look at judicial systems and policies from other campuses around the nation. |
| 16 | Leaderships Training and Development | Leadership training and development, workshops on leadership skills, ways to deal with other organizations, and proper ways to work within your group. |
| 17 | Legal Questions | Legal problems and questions in the hall, in RHA, and on campus. |
| 18 | Living and Learning Conecepts | Exploring new and different ways to learn about different areas and subjects by experiencing them through your environment. |
| 19 | NCC's Additional Information | Miscellaneous information pertaining to the duties of the NCC such as organizing a delegation, filing systems, workbooks, and conference planning. |
| 20 | Advisors | Suggestions to advisors about their roles and responsibilities. |
| 21 | Newsletters | Many different approaches to resident awareness through newsletters are used on a lot of campuses. |
| 22 | NRHH Chapters | Starting and running such a worthwhile organization on your campus as well as files on programs sponsored by NRHH chapters. |
| 23 | Occupancy and Recruitment | Various aspects of residence halls occupancy and campus recruitment including high school visitations, on-campus living requirements, overcrowding, and other areas give you the answers that other campuses have come up with. |
| 24 | Orientation | "How to's" and ideas for orientation in many areas from freshman students, resident assistants, academics, to RHA and hall executive officers. |
| 25A | How To's, Ideas, and Publicity | Areas of programming which are not involved in the actual program itself, such as brainstorming for ideas, putting those ideas in motion, and publicizing the events. |
| 25B | Athletic Programming | Athletic programming from bowling, boxing, and basketball to mock olympics. |
| 25C | Community Service | Programs for raising money for a charity or donating time to a community organization. |
| 25D | Diversity | Programs dealing with academics and some current issues as well as programs targeted for foreign residents. |
| 25E | Energy Awareness | These programs are on topics such as conservation and recycling of paper and aluminum. |
| 25F | Family Programming | Programming dealing with parents and sibling weekends and visits. |
| 25G | Radio, TV, Movies, and Computers | The availability of this type of programming in the halls and some of the concerns involved. |
| 25H | RHA Promotions | RHA weeks and other ways that your RHA can promote itself to residents and the entire campus. |
| 25I | Social Programming | Dances, theme parties, social, and other programs which offer fun times to meet new people. |
| 25J | Recreational Programming | Programs including outdoor festivals, roommate games, and casino nights. |
| 26 | Residence Hall Improvements | The many ways of improving residence halls, such as room painting policies. |
| 27 | Residence Halls Student Staff | Perspectives on the various aspects of the RA position along with different types of student staff positions. |
| 28 | RHA / Student Government | The approaches of other campuses to form, structure, and/or organize RHA governments. |
| 29 | Security | Programs and procedures used on other campuses that deal with campus security. |
| 30 | State Associations | State associations; how they are formed and operated. |
| 31 | Student Interests | A wide variety of information on subjects that concern students and residents, such as stress management, racial issues, women's roles, special interest teams, drug abuse, student health, physical fitness, and many more. |
| 32 | Transportation | Various aspects of transportation such as buses, bicycles, and parking that effect campuses. |
| 33 | Visitation | Various types of visitation policies, such as open house, 24 hour visitation, extended lounge visitation hours, and escort policies. |
| 34 | First Year Experience | Programs and activities designed specifically for first year students. |
| 35 | Banquets and Ceremonies | Programs of the banquet type nature typically used for recognition. |
| ADV | Advisor of the Year | |
| ALT | Student Award for Leadership Training | |
| BBA | Building Block Award | |
| CON | Conferences | |
| COY | NRHH Chapter of the Year | |
| CTD | Commitment to Diversity | |
| DAN | Dan Hallenbeck Outstanding Service Award | |
| DSA | Distinguished Service Award | |
| FYE | First Year Experience | |
| NCC | NCC of the Year | |
| NEW | Newsletters | |
| NIC | National Information Center Bids | |
| NRO | National and Regional Officer Bids | |
| OSY | Outstanding Student of the Year | |
| PCB | Policy books, Constitutions, and By-Laws | |
| POY | Program of the Year | |
| PRE | RHA President of the Year | |
| RAY | Resident Assistant of the Year | |
| RHH | NRHH Bids (Not CotY) | |
| SAT | Student Action Team | |
| SOY | School of the Year | |
| COM | Community of the Year |