|
The Student Health Advisory Committee is a group of dedicated students
who act as a student voice to UMD Health Services and school administration.
Members meet weekly for one hour to discuss current issues and brainstorm solutions.
SHAC members are given the opportunity to volunteer additional time on special projects throughout the year.
Meetings Time: Contact ddecker@d.umn.edu for meeting time and location.
Join SHAC
If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member of SHAC, you may contact Dori Decker, SHAC Advisor at (218) 726-7046 or ddecker@d.umn.edu. You may also contact the entire SHAC group at hs_shac@d.umn.edu
SHAC Mission
LISTEN to student health care needs.
EVALUATE Health Services policy.
PROMOTE public health at UMD.
IMPROVE health care at UMD.
SHAC Responsibilities
- Recommend new programs/policies or modify existing programs/policies
- Conduct periodic student needs assessments
- Work closely with Health Services staff to help resolve complaints including those left in the Suggestion Box located in the lobby of Health Services
- Hold campus-wide forums at least once per semester to get feedback about current issues
Benefits of Joining SHAC
- Impact the health of UMD Students
- Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
- Learn about the process of policy change
- Build your resume
- Meet people with similar interests
Current Events
BreatheFree UMD
We're working to raise awareness of the smoke-free policy on campus. For more information on the policy, visit the Breathefree webpage at:
http://www.d.umn.edu/breathefree/
Vending options on campus
We are surveying students and building support to incorporate more nutritious food options in vending machines on campus, and to make nutritious food accessible after hours.
SHAC and guests at the annual fall forum 2009
Josh Holmquist and Kristen Gates tabling during
Breathe Free UMD kick-off week 2010 to raise
awareness of the smoke-free policy at UMD.
|
University of Minnesota Campuses