Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) provides an essential link between University Health Services, the Counseling and Mental Health Center and the UT student body.
SHAC members also serve as ambassadors for the entire Healthyhorns umbrella of departments, which includes University Health Services, the Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Members help to promote services, initiatives and participate actively in departmental events.
During general meetings and subcommittee meetings, members work on student-led projects, plan campus-wide events, hear from Healthyhorns guest speakers and provide feedback on a variety of health-related initiatives. SHAC offers members an opportunity to engage in a range of leadership and volunteer opportunities throughout the semester.
SHAC is made up of members selected through an application and interview process. The diverse membership includes undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds, interests and majors.
Mission Statement
To serve as a liaison between the student body and the University Health Services (UHS) and Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) administrations by representing student health concerns and serving as ambassadors of Healthyhorns on campus.
SHAC acts as a student organization for individuals interested in promoting health services and gaining leadership skills to represent all groups of the student body and voice student concerns to UHS and CMHC staff and administrators.
Why Choose SHAC?
As a member of the Student Health Advisory Committee, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of healthcare in a college setting and relay student input to UHS and CMHC administration.
- Work directly with administration.
- Volunteer at departmental events around campus.
- Participate in the interview process for incoming staff.
- Represent UT at regional and national college health conferences.
- Help plan campus-wide events that promote student awareness for campus health and wellness resources.
- Develop leadership and professional skills.
- Network with fellow students and UHS and CMHC staff.
- If interested, apply for, and serve on internal SHAC subcommittees and leadership positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
SHAC has bi-weekly general meetings throughout the semester on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. Subcommittee meetings are separate one-hour meetings that are led by the subcommittee leader
General meetings are where members brainstorm ideas for student-led initiatives and put plans in place to execute those initiatives. Members regularly have workshops, speakers, and opportunities for education and professional development. We also socialize, eat food together, and have fun!
Members break into groups and work on different health initiatives or SHAC events on campus. Members have the opportunity to rank their subcommittee preferences at the first SHAC general meeting of the semester.
Yes, members must complete a set number of hours of volunteer work related to UHS, CMHC and SHAC programs and events.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities including tabling for outreach and recruitment and staffing events put on by SHAC for the campus community. These include:
- Flu shot clinic volunteering
- Event coordination and volunteering
- Social media promotion
- UHS and CMHC leadership interviews
- Tabling and recruitment
Interested in getting involved or have a question?
Contact us:
Email: utaustinshac@gmail.com
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