Birch and Linden Hall Council
The purpose of the Birch/Linden Hall Council is: to act as the governing body of Birch and Linden Halls; to establish policies regarding residence hall living in Birch and Linden Halls; to maintain and upgrade the quality of living in Birch and Linden Halls; to provide, plan and participate in activites for the residents of Birch and Linden Halls; to represent Birch and Linden Halls in other campus organizations that directly affect Birch and Linden halls; to represent all residents of Birch and Linden Halls. Voting members include two representatives from each floor and an executive board consisting of: a President (non-voting), Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Social Education Chairperson and Communication Chairperson.

Maple Hall Council
Maple Hall Council ~ consists of a group of highly energetic residents who facilitate the interchange of ideas, problems and questions of all Maple Hall residents. The council also aids in the developing of commradry among students and the university through many events and activities, such as the annual Mocktails dance, hall dinners, holiday events and May Day baskets.

Oak Hall Council
The purpose of the Oak Hall Council (OHC) is to improve the quality of life in Oak Hall through leadership, governance, and advocacy. Through leadership, OHC will be committed to promoting participation in Hall Council, Residential Life and campus and community activities. OHC shall promote good citizenship and leadership among Oak residents by becoming a source of positive role models. OHC will establish annual and semester goals, thereby plotting a course to achieve its purpose. Through governance OHC shall execute the day to day operations of the membership and uphold the decisions, goals and policies of OHC. OHC shall inform residents of policies, procedures, services and activities of Oak Hall and Residentail Life. OHC shall actively seek funds to support its endeavors and day to day operations. Through advocacy OHC shall be the official student representation of Oak Hall. OHC shall provide a forum for residents to voice their recommendations and concerns, OHC shall inform the Residence Hall Director and other officials of the recommendations and concerns of the residents.

Pine Hall Council
The objective of Pine Hall Council is to promote community involvement and govern activities within the hall. We serve as a voice for the residents when it comes to issues dealing with Residential Life.

Tamarack Hall Council
Tamarack Hall Council (THC) provides a voice for the concerns of students living in Tamarack Hall. THC coordinates activities for the Tamarack residents. Annual events such as the "Tamarackin' Luau" and the Mardi Gras festival are example of the activities it provides. Through funding and manpower, THC assists the Tamarack staff in providing programming for their individual floors. THC represents the Tamarack residents on various committees, such as RHA and the Dining Services committee. THC also helps in developing policies and procedures to improve the quality of life in Tamarack Hall. THC provides an active voice in any improvements made to the physical environment of Tamarack Hall. Best of all, THC provides a great opportunity for residents to develop leadership skills while helping their fellow residents enjoy life on campus.

Cedar Apartments Council
The Cedar Apartments Council is a representative body made up of residents from the Cedar apartments. The purpose of the Council is to provide a voice for the concerns of the residents living in the Cedar apartments and to provide opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills. The Council helps in developing policies and procedures to improve the quality of life in the apartment. It also provides an active voice in any improvements made to the physical environment of the Cedar apartments. The Council assists in providing activities for the Cedar residents and their children to participate in.

Residence Hall Association (RHA):
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) serves as a liaison for all the residents residing on campus and concerns that they may have and the Department of Residential Life and Bemidji State University administration. Examples of issues that we have brought to attention are hall cleanliness and residence hall security. RHA assists the hall councils in planning activities for the residents. RHA also does hall wide programming itself, with the highlight being the annual Brother/Sister weekend, where residents are encouraged to bring their siblings to campus to get a little taste of what living on campus is like. RHA is associated with the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH). Both organizations provide leadership conferences and opportunities and act as clearinghouses for information that help develop leaders on campus and help to make residence hall living an attractive option.

Floor Advisory Boards (FAB):
FAB is an acronym for Floor Advisory Board. Each FAB is comprised of the RA, the Hall Council Floor Representative, and 3-5 interested floor members. Some FAB's may have designated executives. Being a FAB member is an opportunity to learn about leadership, meet some great people, and have a lot of fun. FAB's are responsible for evaluating the floor's social and academic environment, planning activities and programs to promote the floor community, and assisting in solving floor concerns or problems.