Student Committee and Residential Student Adviser Team

Of the students, by the students, for the students

Student Committee (SC)

Mission

1. To enrich the residential experience through organizing social, academic and career development events in the College.
2. To advance cooperation among the College’s teams and clubs for the common good.

Structure and Responsibilities

The SC comprises 6 functional divisions, with each division led by a Residential Student Adviser serving on the SC Management Team:

Facilities
Finance
Media
Welfare
Academics
Careers

Why join the SC?

1. Cross-functional learning:
SC members will have the opportunity to work across all 6 divisions to gain experience in project management and residential administration.
2. Long-term development:
SC members will also receive mentoring from the SC Management Team on designing and delivering resident-centred initiatives.

The SC is committed to preparing residents for leadership roles within the Committee as well as the College.

Eligibility

The SC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds; both new and returning residents are encouraged to apply.
Previous experience in student organizations is a plus but not a must.

Contact of Student Committee

shunhingsc@gmail.com

Tutor-in-charge

Dr. Feiyang Zhang (feiyang@hku.hk)

Ms. Mun Kay Ho (kayho99@connect.hku.hk)

The Undergraduate and Postgraduate (UG/PG) Representatives

The Undergraduate and Postgraduate (UG/PG) Representatives are elected by the College to lead the Student Committee, a group of passionate people working together to advocate for resident welfare and improve the SHC experience.

The UG and PG Representatives are supported by the Residential Student Advisers in fostering communication between residents and College management, as well as implementing policies to address resident concerns.

Additional responsibilities of the Student Committee include helping new residents adapt to College life and facilitating resident-centred initiatives in the College.

Undergraduate Representative (UG Rep.)

Justin Lau

Postgraduate Representative (PG Rep.)

Ann Yang

Floor Representatives

Overall, the Floor Representatives (FRs) will be responsible for organizing and management of the floor, along with the Tutor in charge.

1. The voting/selection process for the FRs is outlined below:

Residents are encouraged to step forward as nominees. The nominees will then be put to vote, by show of hands. The nominee with the most number of votes, wins the election process.

If no resident steps forward, every resident will be put forward as a nominee. The election process will be by show of hands.
The nominee with the most number of votes is elected as Floor Representative.
Any volunteer, in the absence of which the nominee with the second highest number of votes will help the FR complete their duties/ responsibilities in case of their sickness/ absence due to any other reasons.

2. The basic responsibilities/ guidelines for FRs are as follows:

Conducting monthly floor meetings.
Collecting votes for election of Student Committee Members
Encouraging at least one activity amongst floormates on a monthly basis, such as dinner, hike, cookout or trip.
Maintaining floor fee fund, for extra groceries and toiletries.
Communicating with the Tutor in case of any difficulties, concerns or queries.
Assist the Tutor in the dissemination of information. as may be required through WhatsApp groups.

Residential Student Advisers

We’re thrilled to introduce the Residential Student Adviser (RSA) team. Our experienced and diverse RSAs are here to support you throughout your stay at our vibrant student community.

Whether you need academic guidance, personal support, or assistance with college resources, our RSAs are ready to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them at rsashunhing@gmail.com with any concerns or questions you may have.

At Shun Hing College, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Our RSAs will be organizing engaging activities and events to help you connect with fellow residents and create lasting memories.

Take advantage of the support and resources our RSAs offer, whether it’s academic planning, personal challenges, or simply someone to talk to. We’re committed to helping you thrive during your time at Shun Hing College.

Welcome to our community!