McCroskey Hall Government
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a hall government and what do they
do?
A: The McCroskey International House government is a non-traditional,
peer-based committee system. Every resident of McCroskey Hall is
required to be on a committee and the chairs of those committees
then form the programming board. The programming board is responsible
for the hall budget and how it is spent. It is also a place where
the committee chairs can get ideas from other committees that they
can then take back to their committees.
Q: How and when is your hall government chosen?
A: At the beginning of each semester McCroskey committee sign ups
are posted. It is up to each committee to elect or appoint their
chair for that semester.
Q: How can I get in contact with someone on
your hall government?
A: The best way to get in touch with a member of the McCroskey Hall
government would be to call the McCroskey Hall Director. They can
then put you in touch with one of us.
Q: What activities does McCroskey Hall have
during the year?
A: McCroskey Hall has several traditional activities that it puts
on every semester. Wednesday nights at 8 throughout the year McCroskey
has Coffee Hour. Coffee Hour is a program where we have outside
organizations or people come to speak with us on a range of topics.
Coffee Hours also include fun and games and discussions of the homelands
of our many international students. During the Fall semester McCroskey
Hall puts on our annual Male Service Auction as well as our Halloween
Dance and Winter Formal. In the spring we put on our Female Service
Auction, International Week, and our Spring BBQ. These are just
a few of our many hall activities.
Q: What government positions are available
at the hall level and how can I get involved?
A: Committee Sign-ups are at the beginning of each semester in McCroskey.
Involvement is mandatory and committee chair positions are open
to those who would like them.
Q: On what does the government spend my $30
each semester?
A: The money spent by the McCroskey Hall Programming Board goes
to fund all the activities that our hall puts on each semester.
Q: When do the hall and floor governments meet?
A: The McCroskey Hall government typically meets on Sunday nights
at 8 in our hall lobby, however, that is subject to change.
Q: Does McCroskey hall provide any leadership
training for people interested in becoming involved?
A: No, McCroskey Hall does not provide leadership training for those
wanting to get involved though there are opportunities for leadership
training outside the hall.
Q: I understand McCroskey Hall receives funds
to reduce hall damages. Tell me more about the program and on what
such money can be spent.
A: The Hall Improvement fund in McCroskey has been used in years
past to buy new hall equipment as well as to fund repairs for any
damages done to the hall.