Step up and speak out for mental health

The IU Indianapolis Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council creates a space where student leaders can share information with campus leaders about student mental health. Student representatives serve at the invitation of the Chancellor and must consistently meet all responsibilities and expectations to serve. They include:

• Learn the programs, services, and resources available for students.
• Identify gaps among current offerings and help identify viable solutions to better meet student needs.
• Serve as liaisons between the council and the student body.
• Remain in good standing with all federal, state, and local laws as well as all university policies and standards.
• Participate in regular board meetings deemed necessary by the university with designated facilitator.
• Conduct themselves professionally.
• Honor confidentiality of information disclosed.

The time commitment is approximately four hours per month. Board members meet with the vice chancellor for student affairs and other staff to prepare for upcoming meetings. They also meet with the chancellor twice each semester.

The Council is open to currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking students at IU Indianapolis. To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Enrollment in at least 12 credit hours (8 credit hours for graduate and professional students
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrate good standing with academic and personal conduct at the time of application and maintain this standing throughout the term of appointment to the board

Ready to take the next step? Applications for the Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council are open now. Here’s what you need to do:

• Complete the online application highlighting your campus and community involvement.
• Submit a resume showcasing your commitment to IU Indianapolis.
• Stay updated with the application timeline for deadlines and interviews.