Wellness and Work-life Balance
Check out this great opportunity to serve on the UC Student Association Student Mental Health Oversight Committee. Committee representatives are key in incorporating student needs into the development of systemwide programs and initiatives. Applications are due August 18.
The UC Student Association's Student Mental Health Oversight Committee (SMHOC) is currently seeking two new graduate students for a one-year term. This is a great professional development opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in the mental health field. If interested, complete the UCSA systemwide committee rep form by August 18.
This position is key in incorporating student needs into the development of systemwide mental health programs and initiatives. The position requires a time commitment of 1-2 hours every month. UCOP will cover all travel and lodging related to attending in-person SMHOC meetings.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and recommendations on systemwide coordination of holistic student mental health and well-being efforts, including policy, programs, and best practices to reduce health equity gaps from an undergraduate/graduate perspective.
- Collaborate with campus behavioral health directors, coordinators, researchers, and faculty to gather data and reports.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on common issues and concerns raised by students, staff, and faculty.
- Attend virtual and in-person quarterly SMHOC meetings, as needed.
- Provide updates to the UCOP behavioral health coordinator and/or SMHOC committee on projects.