About S.H.A.C.
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) exists to ensure that adequate health care is provided for the students of Kansas State University. SHAC is an advisory committee appointed by the Student Body President and works with both the President and Student Senate. Members of SHAC meet at least biweekly throughout the fall and spring semesters to fulfill these purposes:
- to advise the Director of Lafene Health Center and the Director of Counseling Services about student health care needs.
- to assist the Directors in setting priorities that have the interest of the students in mind.
- to support the staff of Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services in their development of adequate services for fee-paying students.
- to review annually the budgets of Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services.
- to evaluate the health services provided with respect to fees assessed and financial constraints.
- to promote health care and the services offered by Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services.
- to communicate and cooperate with the Student Governing Association regarding issues of student health care on campus.
Members of SHAC include:
- fourteen students at-large, appointed to two-year staggered terms by the Student Body President.
- one Student Senator, appointed to a one-year term by the Student Senate Chair.
- one faculty member, appointed to a one-year term by the Faculty Senate President.
- the Director of Lafene Health Center, the Director of Counseling Services, and a representative of the Health Promotion Department.
- additional nonvoting student members who have previously served on the committee or others who are exceptionally qualified.
Subcommittees within SHAC in which students may participate include public relations and budget review.
Learn more about how you can become involved in SHAC. E-mail your comments and questions about SHAC to shac@k-state.edu.
