The Residence Hall Association Thursday elected a communication coordinator.

Taylor Collins, a freshman speech communications major, was unanimously elected RHA communication coordinator, a position that involves organizing activities and communicating with RHAs on a state and national level.

Collins said she will do a good job with the position.

RHA members also discussed a new housing rate increase proposal, residence hall problems, the elimination of an executive position and attempted to field nominations for RHA treasurer.

In other business, Nick Skipitaris, RHA representative to the Student Senate, introduced the RHA to a revised housing rate proposal currently tabled by the senate. Under the proposal, the cost for housing and meals at Eastern would rise by as much as $250 for fall semester.

RHA President Alison Mormino said the RHA should join the senate in voting on whether to recommend the proposal.

“It affects residence hall students – why wouldn’t you (vote on it)?” Mormino asked.

Ford Hall representatives said their hall is considering 24-hour visitation rights. Hall president Joe Harr said Skipitaris will talk to Ford residents within the next couple of weeks about the idea.

Also, the RHA discussed eliminating the position of vice president for fundraising recognition. The position, which is currently open, involves organizing RHA fundraising activities such as fruit baskets. If approved by an amendment to the RHA Constitution, these duties would be assumed by the RHA treasurer, Mormino said.

The position of RHA treasurer continued to remain open as no one was nominated for the job at the meeting.