Constitution

The governing document for all of Sid. All members of Sid Government are expected to abide by it. Our Constitution lays out things such as the election process, Room Draw and Room Jack, Parking, and more. The Constitution is maintained and updated by our Parliamentarians in the Constitution Committee. All Amendments must be voted on at Council. 

Bylaws

Our Bylaws govern various aspects of Sid. These include rules for our various Committees, College Spaces, Listservs, Awards, Noise Policy, and more. Our bylaws are maintained by our Constitution Committee. Amendments to our Bylaws must be voted on at Council.

Code of Conduct

The Sid Rich Code of Conduct clearly outlines a set of rules that Sidizens are expected to follow. Additionally, the Code of Conduct defines the powers given to the Chief Justice, as well as appropriate procedures, but does not create additional privileges for the Chief Justice.

Budget

Our budget is updated each year to reflect our College's needs. Each committee and floor has a budget that they are allocated to spend throughout the year. We also have the Initiative Fund for all Sidizens to utilize. This fund exists to empower Sidizens to fund anything they feel would benefit the College. All Initiative Fund proposals are voted on at Council. If you have any questions about the Budget or Initiative Fund, please contact the Treasurers. 

Access the Spring 2023 Budget and Spending Tracker.

Check In On A Friend

This form is to have an RHA check-in on one of your friends or fellow Sidizens! Whether this person is struggling with something long-term, they just need someone to talk to, or you're not totally sure and want someone to check in on them, we are here to talk to them and ensure they have the resources and support that they need. This form is anonymous but you have the option to give your name if you'd like us to follow-up with you in person as well.

Property Requests

Request Sid property! Examples of property that can be requested include the Sid stacks, Commons chairs and tables, large inflatable bubble soccer balls, etc. The request will be voted on at Council every Tuesday night. Please submit your requests before 10 PM on Monday.
***NOTE: By borrowing Sid property, you and your organization are responsible for ensuring the property is returned in the same condition that it was given in.**

Accessibility Fund

Sid strives to make activities affordable to all who wish to attend. The accessibility fund is money that Sid budgets separately for Sidizens to put towards events and initiatives that Sidizens would like to be involved with but require assistance with funding. To use this fund, please fill out this form! Contact our Magister if you have any questions.

Freshman Service Hours

As part of the Freshman Room Draw procedure, we require our Freshman Sidizens to participate in a minimum number of service hours. Service Hours can come from volunteering at events, caregiving, etc. Suites who sign up for Room Draw must have the minimum number of service hours completed, or they will be placed at the bottom of the Room Draw list. All suites will be ranked among the Freshman class in terms of the total number of service hours accumulated by the suite. Suites with the highest number of hours completed will pick first among the Freshman class. If you have any questions about Freshman Service Hours, contact your Vice Presidents. 

Council Minutes

Council Minutes are a brief and entertaining summary of our weekly EC and Council meetings. These minutes are written by our Secretaries and are printed and posted in the Commons the following day. If you have any questions about Council Minutes, please contact the Secretaries. 

Economic Accessibility at Rice

Life in Houston can be expensive, but we believe that cost should not be a barrier to having an enjoyable and successful undergraduate career. Here is a compilation of resources all geared towards making the Rice and Houston experience more accessible so that you can spend less time worrying about finding these resources and more time sleeping/studying/having a blast at Sid!

~Flyer created by Sonia Torres Hanszen ‘19 and Ariana Engles Lovett ‘20

Election Petition

If you would like to run for a position at Sid, please make sure to fill out this Election Petition and have it signed by 25 members of the College. Once filled out, please turn in the form to your Elections Committee Chair, along with a blurb stating why you are running. 

Green Event Guide

Event planning for Sid and want to make sure your event is environmentally friendly? Look no further! Here is a guide for how to host events that minimize the waste generated, with ideas ranging from using greenware to buying in bulk to reduce package waste! This guide was created by the campus Eco Reps.

The Fish House Fund

The Fish House Fund awards one Sid Rich sophomore, junior, or senior a one-time gift of $1,000 to be used in a manner of their choosing. It can be used for a cool project for yourself, the community, or anything really. For more information about how to apply, please visit the link.