University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

About SHAC

The Student Health Advisory Committee is a campus group made up primarily of students that serves as an advisory, liaison, and outreach function between students, the Student Health Service, and the campus Administration.

The goal of SHAC is to assist in promoting the general health and well-being of the UWSP students, including facilitating, publicizing, and improving Student Health Services.  To this end, SHAC periodically obtains and evaluates information regarding the health concerns and health care needs of students, including Student Health Service programs and policies and utilizes this information in making recommendations to the campus and the Health Service.

The committee can assist in establishing a two-way system of communication:  informing the Student Health Service of the needs of the students and by informing the university community of the services which the Student Health Center can provide.

SHAC is organized to assist in making the Student Health Service and its education program as efficient and effective as possible in order that the university community is served to the greatest advantage.

SHAC is one of several hundred such student advocacy organizations nationwide, which are members of the American College Health Association (ACHA).  In addition to SHAC's activities during the school year, SHAC members may attend the annual ACHA convention as student delegates.

SHAC Constitution and By-Laws

SHAC Constitution

SHAC By-Laws

Purpose of SHAC

The Student Health Advisory Committee advises Student Health Services about services and fees.  SHAC is the student representative body designated to provide the  UWSP student view and advisory input on the Health Service Budget.

Additional functions provided by SHAC are to promote the general health and welfare of the campus community by:

1.  Acting as a liaison between students and Student Health Services.

2.  Disseminating information regarding both general and special services offered by Student Health Services.

3.  Exploring the health needs of the campus and attempting to see those needs resolved.

4.  Periodically reviewing and evaluating programs and policies of Student Health Services, including consumer complaints and comments.

5.  Recommending to the Director new programs or modifications of existing programs, which would upgrade health care and be consistent with policies of Student Health Services.  Such recommendations shall in no manner detail the practice of medicine.

6.  Recommending, in full consultation with the Director of Student Health Services, new programs or modifications of existing programs to the University administration.

7.  Being responsive to the needs, ideas and general feelings expressed by the students.

8.  Considering proposed improvements in services prior to review by the campus administration.