The NYU Department of Residential Education has a forum for all student staff members (Resident Assistants and Peer Educators In Residence) to raise concerns/issues relating to their role as student staff members. Members of the senior staff of the department, Assistant Vice President Tom Ellett, and Director of Community Development, Maurice Washington, are the two advisors of the council and oversee its activities. The charge of the RA Council is to be committed and informed, and to be a proactive body that advocates for a better quality of life for all RAs, PEIRs, and residents. They also provide perspective and feedback on all aspects of residential life to the University. Some of their tasks of focus are: Meal plan changes (i.e., implementation of the Water Street Food Cart); Town Hall meetings with RAs; BASE Review; RA Evaluation Process; Review of the Summer RA position; Training for RAs; and social events to cultivate a closer community amongst RAs.