SHAC is a recognized student organization on campus that serves to represent student interests at the Student Health Center and to increase student’s awareness of health issues.

SHAC members are students who are concerned with health issues on the JSU campus. SHAC members are from ALL academic and ethnic backgrounds with a common interest in contributing to the well being of the campus community. The diversity of disciplines of SHAC members is the driving force that helps SHAC in implementing health-related programs to meet the needs of our diverse student population.

The goals for the SHAC of Jackson State University are to:

1. Ensure highest quality of health care to JSU students.
    
2. Serve as liaison between the student body and the Student Health Center.
    
3. Promote health education and disease prevention to JSU students.
    
4. Review and make recommendations to students’ suggestions and complains.
    
5. Assist in formulating and developing new ideas to enhance the student body’s quality of service
    
6. Cooperate with other health related organizations on projects to supplement SHAC’s efforts in promoting higher quality healthcare and wellness to students.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
SHAC provides students with the opportunity to:

1. Earn independent study units through some departments. (Please see your advisor;
    
2. Gain valuable experience;
    
3. Develop leadership skills and add to your resume;
    
4. Have an impact on the services offered at the Student Health Center
    
5. Have input in the Student Health fee decisions;
    
6. Be involved in and contribute your talents to the campus community;
    
7. Educate peers about health related issues.