Residence Hall Judicial Board

The Residence Hall Judicial Board is a volunteer peer judicial board composed of 7 voting members and 1 non-voting chairperson. In order to serve on the Board, students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, clear judicial record, and live in university housing. Up to two undergraduate University Housing staff members can serve on a judicial board at one time. There is an application and an interview process that students must go through in order to get a position on the board.

RHJB hears cases of students that live in residence halls that are of a non-suspendable nature. Students may choose to have their case heard by RHJB rather than having a Coordinator of Residential Education or Resident Director, adjudicate the case.

If a student is found in violation of Georgia Southern University student conduct code, RHJB can sanction them with either a warning or probation, community service hours or other educational components, as well as recommended removal from university housing. The RHJB hears cases on a weekly basis, usually on a set schedule one or two evenings a week.

Why should YOU be involved in RHJB?
Any time that you have an opportunity to become involved in an activity that interests you and that you feel you will enjoy, you should take it. One of the great aspects of college life is that you have the time to explore your interests, values, career plans, and just to develop and learn about yourself. Being involved in RHJB will provide you with many opportunities for personal and professional development. These opportunities include:

• Leadership development


• Development of better listening skills


• Development of communication skills


• Learning to work as a team to make decisions


• Understanding the importance of confidentiality


• Taking responsibility for making decisions that will greatly impact members of your peer group


• Learn more about the Georgia Southern University Student Conduct Code and why the code is in place