Student Wellness Advisory Council

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for students to play a pivotal role in shaping the wellness culture across their campus and the University of Tennessee System. Jessi Gold, M.D., M.S., chief wellness officer with the UT System, in collaboration with the UT System Student Success team, is inviting applications for the 2024–25 Student Wellness Advisory Council.

What is the Student Wellness Advisory Council?

The Student Wellness Advisory Council is designed to bring together undergraduate and graduate student voices from across the UT System to enhance our collective understanding of student wellness needs and perspectives. Wellness is a multifaceted concept that includes emotional, physical, social and financial well-being, among others. By focusing on these areas, we aim to foster a culture that prioritizes prevention, support and overall student success both in college and beyond.

Why Should Students Consider Joining?

1. Influence and Impact: Members will have the opportunity to be a wellness ambassador on their campus, generate ideas, provide feedback on wellness initiatives and craft impactful messaging to promote wellness across their campus and the UT System.

2. Leadership and Advocacy: Students will serve as ambassadors for wellness, helping to lead cultural change on their campuses and within the UT System.

3. Professional Development: Participation will involve monthly meetings, potential contributions to a wellness newsletter, and opportunities to lead wellness projects.

4. Network and Collaboration: Members will connect with peers from different campuses, enhancing their collaborative and leadership skills.

Commitment and Benefits

• Monthly Meetings: Regular participation in discussions and planning sessions. The undergraduate and graduate councils will meet separately, but will convene together every six months.
• Wellness Summit: Participate in a systemwide wellness summit in the summer, where members will present their experiences.
• Social Media Engagement: Each member will have the chance to assist in managing the UT Wellness social media channels for one week, sharing approved content.
• Publication Opportunities: Interested students can write columns for future wellness newsletters, lead wellness projects and initiatives and more.

How to Apply

Interested students should complete the application form, which takes approximately 8–10 minutes. Applications will be reviewed to ensure diverse representation, with at least two undergraduate and two graduate representatives selected from each campus (UT Knoxville, UT Chattanooga, UT Southern, UT Martin and the UT Health Science Center). Selected students will be notified by our leadership team.

Applications for 2024–25 council membership must be submitted by September 4.

Undergraduate Student Application:

Graduate Student Application:

For any questions, please contact Dominique Harrison, student success coordinator, at dharri91@tennessee.edu.