USAC STUDENT WELLNESS COMMISSION
308 Westwood Plaza – Kerckhoff 308
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 825-7586 l usaswc@asucla.ucla.edu
Thank you for your interest in applying to be a member of the UCLA Student Health
Advocates (SHA) Program for the upcoming year. The SHA program has been a part of the University of California, Los Angeles experience since 1974 and is one of many organizations on campus that contributes to the increased quality and comfort of campus life. The SHA program encourages students to develop a healthy lifestyle and educates students on well-being. The SHA program is under the umbrella organization of the Student Welfare Commission (SWC) and works in conjunction with the
Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center, putting on health programs in the residence halls on topics concerning stress, communication, relationships, alcohol safety, and body image.
Involvement in the SHA program is a manageable time commitment. The position officially starts during zero week of the 2011 Fall Quarter, and continues throughout the 2012 Spring Quarter.
All new SHAs are required to take a Community Health Science course (4 units) during the 2013
Spring Quarter that emphasizes health theory and programming and will be able to enroll via a PTE number. The course usually takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3PM-5PM during the Spring quarter. In addition, SHAs are required to attend weekly team meetings on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm and SHA team social events, as well as plan, volunteer at and attend SWC and Ashe Center events.
Please consider these time commitments prior to turning in your application.
Below are important dates for the SHA application process:
SHA Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31st, 2013, by 3 PM (End of Week 4) to
SHAatUCLA@gmail.com
SHA Program Interviews: Weeks 5 & 6
Candidates are selected upon their leadership qualities and ability to work well with others.
Furthermore, SHAs are chosen based on their observed commitment and enthusiasm to keep the SHA program vibrant for the upcoming years.
You will be contacted at the end of Week 4 to arrange a 10-minute interview during Weeks 5 & 6.
Thank you for your interest in the SHA Program. We look forward to meeting you!

USAC STUDENT WELLNESS COMMISSION
308 Westwood Plaza – Kerckhoff 308
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 825-7586 l usaswc@asucla.ucla.edu
Name:_____________________________________ Year in School:____________
Phone No: ________________________ Email: _____________________________
Best Way to Contact You: __________________________________________________
How Did You Hear About Us? _____________________________________________
Please attach the following documents to your application:
I.
Copy of current résumé including academic standing (GPA)
II. Short Essays (please limit each response to 250-300 words, unless otherwise noted) a. The SHA program is program/education-oriented. What is an original program that you b. would create and enact next year that advocates student health? (Please be creative and innovative!)
Please list any special skills and experiences that would make you an asset to the c. d. e.
Student Health Advocates program. (si.e. artistic, public speaking, organized, musical talents, any unique life experiences, etc).
Please describe yourself in three words.
Please list all your extra-curricular commitments and approximate hours spent per week for each activity for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.
Please expand upon one of your planned extra-curricular activities for the 2013-2014 school year and your reasons for participating in that activity.
Please turn in application, résumé, and short essays in one document by 3 p.m., Thursday, January
31st, 2013 to SHAatUCLA@gmail.com
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