Student Health Advisory Committee
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is a diverse group of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at the University of Georgia who serve as a bridge between the student body and the University Health Center (UHC). SHAC members advocate for student well-being, provide feedback on health services, and help shape a campus environment that supports all aspects of student health.
SHAC represents the student voice in campus health matters. We promote open communication between students and UHC staff, provide input on health services and policies, and engage the campus community in health education, outreach, and advocacy efforts. .
• Act as student ambassadors for the Health Center, increasing knowledge of UHC operations and services.
• Participate in health education and outreach events.
• Provide feedback on policies and health-related initiatives and services.
• Promote a positive and open channel of communication between UHC staff and the student body, including occasionally serving on hiring committees for UHC professional staff.
• Contribute to campus-wide well-being initiatives.
• Increase knowledge of the mandatory health fee proposal process.
Additionally, each semester, SHAC develops and commits to various projects. These have ranged from collecting satisfaction survey data from students who visit the health center to distributing complimentary resources (i.e. sunscreen and traveling safety tips) to students during the safe spring break campaign.
SHAC members have developed and presented seminars to the entire health center staff, and served on other internal and external committees (Promoting Access to Total Health–internal; Campus Suicide Prevention Task Force–external) as student representatives. SHAC is just one of many factors that make the University Health Center a student-centered facility that truly offers excellence in college health care.
SHAC members may participate in one or more of the following subcommittees:
• Executive Board – Leads SHAC operations and represents the committee in official matters.
• Health Education & Outreach – Plans and promotes health-focused events and resources.
• Marketing & Communications – Manages SHAC branding, messaging, and social media.
• Advocacy & Access – Works to identify and address barriers to care.
• Policy & Assessment – Gathers student input and evaluates policies to improve UHC services.
SHAC is open to UGA students from all majors and backgrounds. Members are selected through an application process and are expected to:
• Attend monthly meetings (time TBD each academic year).
• Participate in SHAC events and initiatives.
• Serve for at least one academic year (two preferred).
• Remain active through graduation, if desired.
• Gain leadership and professional development.
• Build connections with peers and health center staff.
• Advocate for the health and well-being of UGA students.
• Contribute to a student-centered health experience on campus.
Interested in learning more or applying to join SHAC? Contact us at amelia.ross@uga.edu and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/UGAhealthcenter/ for updates and events.
The Student Health Ambassador Committee (SHAC) provides a student voice in health center operations, promotes a positive and open channel of communication between the UHC staff and the student body, and contributes additional awareness of student issues to the health center administration. Please email questions to srose@uhs.uga.edu.
SHAC meets monthly at the University Health Center (UHC). Since the health center is funded primarily by student fees, SHAC represents the student voice for health matters. The purpose of SHAC is to:
- Promote a positive and open channel of communication between UHC staff and the student body
- Increase personal knowledge of UHC operations and scope of services
- Address student health concerns
- Provide input into the provision of health services
- Foster overall health and well-being of UGA students
- Increase knowledge of the mandatory fee proposal process
Additionally, each semester, SHAC develops and commits to various projects. These have ranged from collecting satisfaction survey data from students who visit the health center to distributing complimentary resources (i.e. sunscreen and traveling safety tips) to students during the safe spring break campaign.
SHAC members have served on search committees for professional staff vacancies at the health center, developed and presented seminars to the entire health center staff, and served on other internal and external committees (Health Equity Committee–internal; Campus Suicide Prevention Task Force–external) as student representatives. SHAC is just one of many factors that make the University Health Center a student-centered facility that truly offers excellence in college health care.
Breaking the Barriers:
An Interfaith Panel Discussion
Watch the event video!
The panel of eight students, each representing different religious and belief systems, aimed to increase awareness, acceptance, and inclusivity of all people with different beliefs across campus while providing a to share and increase the transmission of knowledge.
CPR Awareness
To emphasize the importance of CPR and make training more accessible & affordable to students
Outreach
To develop fun and interactive ways to keep students up to date on UHC’s events & services
Social Media
To grow UHC’s presence on Instagram & other social networks in order to better reach students
The Student Health Ambassador Committee (SHAC) is a group of dedicated students that act as a liaison between the University Health Center and the student population. The committee is made up of students representing a wide range of interests and backgrounds. Any undergraduate student is encouraged to apply. Members are expected to attend ALL meetings that are held once a month at 5:30 pm and to participate in outside support projects. Members will serve at least one year, preferably two. Once a member is selected, he/she may remain on SHAC until graduation.