Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

SHAC provides the Health & Counseling Center (HCC) with direct student input on relevant topics/issues, operations, and student experiences, all to support ongoing improvement of student health and well-being campus resources.

This includes feedback on specific HCC programs and services, administrative processes (eg scheduling, billing, etc), the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), and broader campus initiatives. Members may also be invited to participate in HCC hiring interviews, attend virtual and/or campus events, and other opportunities.

Council members will learn about HCC operations and a range of health and wellness topics, and meet a number of HCC leaders and staff--making the experience useful for those interested in healthcare and health administration careers, and/or just being a better informed health consumers.

While not representatives of the HCC, we hope that Council members will share their learnings with peers, increasing positive well-being awareness and behaviors across our campus communities.

Membership

  • Maximum 12 students--each must be eligible for HCC services based on current academic enrollment, in addition to HCC Sr Project Manager (convener) and the SAIE Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health & Wellness.
  • Minimum 1 Law student (given unique academic calendar) plus 2 other graduate/professional students, AND 3 undergraduate students. Aim is to have roughly equal numbers of graduate/professional and undergrad students overall.
  • Representatives from a minimum of 6 DU schools/colleges, with preference for range of representation rather than having multiple representatives from the same school/college.
  • Students holding titled USG or GSG roles (eg executive or legislative officers, chairs, directors, etc) are not eligible for SHAC, as those roles already provide formal avenues for feedback.
  • Members must commit to a full academic year, as information provided and insights requested will be cumulative. Students must attend the bulk of scheduled meetings to maintain membership.
  • Active representatives may continue for additional years if interested.

In exchange, members:

  • Know they’ve contributed to continuous improvement of HCC and campus well-being resources
  • Gain valuable knowledge, networking, and campus leadership experience for resumé, grad school and job applications
  • Receive a $50 stipend per meeting attended, paid at end of quarter.

Interested students will apply online, below.

 

Meetings

  • Held at least 4 times per quarter, based on current members’ schedules, to maximize participation.
  • In person presence preferred, though virtual option will be available for active participation.
  • Fall meetings will be scheduled for 60minutes, with Council deciding whether to have fewer but longer meetings in winter/spring, toward same minimum 4 hours per term (and stipends scaled accordingly).
  • There may be some pre-/post- reading/response work for members outside meetings.

 

2025-26 applications

We are currently confirming returning members and this what degree level and academic programs openings are available, seeking the range of representation described above. 

We invite you to complete this online application, and we'll follow-up with all applicants soon.

 

Questions?

Contact HCC Sr Project Manager Thomas.Walker@du.edu