Student Health Services Commission

Mission Statement:

The Student Health Services Commission aims to increase accessibility to health resources in the Rice and the Houston community. We serve as a liaison to our on-campus student health center by increasing awareness about health services and issues, hosting campus events that promote healthy eating habits, and providing free menstrual products. To achieve these goals, our commission is subdivided into three sub-commissions: Menstrual Product Accessibility Program (MPAP), Nutrition, and Outreach/Visibility.

Proposed Initiatives:

Menstrual Product Accessibility Program (MPAP)

The MPAP subcommission aims to foster menstrual equity by increasing accessibility to free menstrual products for all menstruators on campus.

Proposed Projects:

  • Increase menstrual product dispensers across campus

  • Create kits containing menstrual products for off-campus students

  • Collaborate with campus organizations (Deeds Not Words, Period@Rice) for outreach events

  • Host health events with speakers


Nutrition

The nutrition subcommission strives to increase students’ awareness of healthy food options and eating habits across campus. 

Proposed Projects:

  • Increase healthy late-night food options on campus

  • Meal Swipe Donation Program (with Student Success Initiatives and Rice Housing and Dining): Increase the number of meal swipes to be donated to students

  • Receive accurate allergen labels on food options in serveries

  • Increase the number of healthy dessert options

  • Host a healthy snacking event during finals week

Outreach/Visibility

The outreach/visibility subcommission serves to spread awareness about different aspects of health. It also serves to market and advertise Student Health Services.


Proposed Projects:

  • Expand awareness for student health, including services provided in Student Health Services

  • Create a website/text service for students to make online appointments at Student Health Services

  • Create a guide for the types of insurance and how students can maximize benefits from their insurance plan (ex: wellness and preventive health services such as free annual exams, and routine checkups)

  • Host a gratitude tree event in conjunction with the Nutrition subcommittee’s healthy snacking event

  • Collaborate with Rice Escape to promote awareness regarding student health

Commission Board

Co-Chair

Olivia Seo

Hello! My name is Olivia Seo, and I am a sophomore from Brown College. I am a pre-dental Health Sciences and French major from Oklahoma City, OK. I love thrifting, talking with friends, baking, and all things sportsy. Last year, I was involved with the nutrition subcommission of this commission. Now, I am one of the Co-chairs for the Student Health Services Commission, and I am so excited to get more involved with SA this year!

Email: os22@rice.edu

Co-Chair

Kalina Tsung

Hi! My name is Kalina Tsung, and I am a junior at Will Rice College majoring in biosciences. I served as the co-chair for last year’s commission, and we worked to install free menstrual product dispensers and host smoothie bowl study breaks. Aside from the SA, I love baking, playing Just Dance, and going to cafes with friends. I look forward to working on a variety of new projects this year and staying connected with you all!

Email: kt53@rice.edu