{"id":4970,"date":"2026-04-07T15:54:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=4970"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:04:29","slug":"swag","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/about\/swag\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Wellness Advisory Group Charter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-purpose-nbsp-nbsp\">Purpose&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the Student Wellness Advisory Group (SWAG) is to engage student voices to help shape the health and wellness programs, services and policies of the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW)&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure they are relevant,&nbsp;responsive&nbsp;and accessible to UWM students. To achieve this, the group offers recommendations and feedback, shares student perspectives, and fosters collaborative dialogue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guiding-principles-nbsp-nbsp\">Guiding Principles&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The group&nbsp;operates&nbsp;under the following principles:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meaningful and respectful student engagement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diverse and inclusive representation&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency in communication&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to enhancing student well-being&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-responsibilities-of-the-student-wellness-advisory-group-nbsp-nbsp\">Responsibilities of the Student Wellness Advisory Group&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review materials as needed (e.g., student experience data, policy, messaging, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify&nbsp;gaps in service awareness or accessibility&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advise&nbsp;and provide feedback&nbsp;on communication strategies, messaging,&nbsp;materials&nbsp;and outreach campaigns&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advise&nbsp;and provide feedback&nbsp;about projects or initiatives&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that student&nbsp;health and wellness&nbsp;priorities and needs are accurately represented&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide student-centered insight and suggestions on SHAW policies&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expectations-of-members-nbsp\">Expectations of Members&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve in an advising capacity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend scheduled meetings in person&nbsp;(typically 4\/semester,&nbsp;90 minutes&nbsp;each)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared for discussions by reviewing&nbsp;provided materials&nbsp;in advance&nbsp;of meetings&nbsp;(30-45 minutes)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage fully in discussions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respectfully provide constructive feedback&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share&nbsp;perspectives of&nbsp;the broader student population&nbsp;whenever possible&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organizational-structure-nbsp-nbsp\">Organizational Structure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-membership-composition-nbsp-nbsp\">Student Membership Composition&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SWAG&nbsp;will consist of approximately 10 undergraduate and graduate&nbsp;students of diverse academic majors,&nbsp;year&nbsp;in school, cultural and social&nbsp;backgrounds,&nbsp;and lived experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-term-length-nbsp-nbsp\">Term Length&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Members are expected to serve a minimum&nbsp;of&nbsp;2&nbsp;consecutive&nbsp;semesters&nbsp;with the&nbsp;option&nbsp;for renewal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recruitment-strategies-nbsp-nbsp\">Recruitment Strategies&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment&nbsp;for SWAG&nbsp;will&nbsp;be intentional,&nbsp;equitable, and far reaching through:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnership with student organizations, cultural&nbsp;centers&nbsp;and identity-based groups&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outreach to academic departments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of peer networks&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus-wide communication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentives such as stipends&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staff-leadership-nbsp-nbsp\">Staff Leadership&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;SHAW Administrative Council&nbsp;member and&nbsp;an&nbsp;additional&nbsp;SHAW staff&nbsp;will&nbsp;provide&nbsp;leadership and&nbsp;administrative&nbsp;support&nbsp;to ensure&nbsp;alignment with departmental priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meeting-frequency-nbsp-nbsp\">Meeting Frequency&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The group will meet monthly during the academic year. 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