Student Health Advisory Committee

What is SHAC?

Interested in Applying for SHAC?

SHAC accepts applications every spring semester for new members for the following year. Student Government and the Senate of College Councils each appoint two representatives per year through separate application processes.

SHAC is now recruiting for Representatives of First-Year Students, International Students, Graduate Students, and Students with Disabilities.

Accomplishments

SHAC has been involved in a wide range of activities:

• Raised public awareness and support for the Medical Services Fee cap in 1999 to maintain and improve the services offered by UHS
• Suggested the 24-hour Nurse Advice Line, which is available to students 24 hours a day, every day of the year
• Initiated the UHS Clinic Volunteer program to give students hands-on experience on campus in the health care field
• Participated and presented at several American College Health Association annual meetings as representatives of University Health Services
• Implemented patient satisfaction surveys
• Interviewed healthcare provide candidates for UHS
• Volunteered at UHS-sponsored programs around campus
• Initiated "Health Yourself Week," a series of health promotion events that reached thousands of UT students to promote healthier college lifestyles
• Coordinates a semi-annual event "Bagels and Lox for students and Docs," an opportunity for students to get to know UHS healthcare provider in a fun, relaxed setting

Contact Information

Prathiba Pandian, President
Sonya Chokshi, Vice President
Rebecca Haines, Administrative Director
Diana Cho, Communications Director
Victor Bui, Communications Director
Mark Rodriguez, Financial Director
Travis Caton, Officer Liaison

Sherri Stodghill, Sandi Cleveland - SHAC Advisors