Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the director of the Klotz Student Health Center (SHC) to identify student needs as well as develop, implement and refine services to meet those needs. SHAC provides an essential link between jmcomicÂþ»N student health and the jmcomicÂþ»N student population. SHAC relays student health concerns and priorities and provides input on Klotz SHC programs and policies.
SHAC was established as a result of Executive Order 943 issued by the jmcomicÂþ» Chancellors Office, effective April 2005.
According to , "Each president or designee shall establish a student health advisory committee. The committee shall be advisory to the president or designee and the Student Health Center on the scope of service, delivery, funding, and other critical issues relating to campus health services. Students shall constitute the majority of membership and the committee may include faculty, administrative, and staff members and shall include a representative from the Student Health Center. A student shall chair the committee".
SHAC Responsibilities
- Assess health center programs to ensure student needs are met
- Recommend policy changes to better meet student needs
- Participate in regular monthly meetings during the academic year
- Participate in Klotz SHC outreach and health promotion activities
- Connect with jmcomicÂþ»N students to gather feedback on the health and wellness needs of the campus
Membership
Why join SHAC?
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Help to improve the quality of student life through better health
- Network with other campus leaders
SHAC Membership Requirements:
- Currently enrolled jmcomicÂþ»N student.
- Ability to be a member for at least one full academic year.
- Ability to attend monthly in-person meetings.
- Ability to participate in one to two SHC outreach events per semester
- Interested in supporting the needs of jmcomicÂþ»N student health.
All majors and class levels are welcome to serve on the committee.
Apply
Applications to join SHAC for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open! The application deadline is September 1st, 2025.
If you are a staff or faculty member interested in participating in SHAC, please contact Gabriella Nguyen, Gabriella.Nguyen@csun.edu (818) 677-3685.