Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

Mission of the University of Denver Student Health Advisory Council:

 

  1. To serve the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) as student advocates and to serve as liaison between the HCC and students, student government organizations, and University administration when appropriate.
  2. To represent the student body by helping to develop policies, services, and programs of the HCC and making recommendations to the HCC administration.
  3. To obtain student opinion on student health issues with the cooperation of the other health and student organizations.
  4. To insure quality health services by transmitting student concerns and interests to the HCC administration.
  5. To review and make recommendations related to the health and counseling fee and student health insurance plan.
  6. To assist in the recruitment of HCC professional staff as appropriate and to actively take part in the interviewing process.

 

SHAC Projects:

  • Fall – HCC Budget Review
  • Winter – Patient/Client Satisfaction
  • Spring – To be Determined

 

SHAC Structure:

                SHAC will be made up of the following positions:

                                3 Undergraduate Student Representatives

                                3 Graduate Student Representatives

                                1 Law School Representative

 

Each member will be paid a stipend of $250/quarter of membership.  A SHAC Chairperson will be elected during the Fall Quarter and, due to increased responsibility will be paid a stipend of $300/quarter.

The following are expectations of SHAC members and if not maintained, the SHAC member may not be eligible for their stipend for that quarter:
SHAC Expectations:
- Compliance with the Attendance Policy, outlined below
- Work to achieve all of the SHAC objectives
- Be prepared for each meeting and be willing to dedicate time outside of meetings toward accomplishing tasks
- Actively engage with those you represent to solicit useful input and feedback regarding the HCC experience
Attendance policy:
The attendance policy is meant to ensure that SHAC is a productive organization, which accurately represents the DU student population.
- SHAC will meet up to 8 times per quarter
- Cannot miss more than 1 meeting a quarter (Unexcused)
- Excused absences handled on an individual basis by the SHAC Advisor

Student Health Advisory Council Application [.pdf]