Health Services

HOW TO BECOME A SNAC MEMBER

Anyone (students, staff/faculty, or community members) can apply for SNAC membership.  However, only COC students currently enrolled in > 6 units are eligible to serve in an "officer" or "college assistant" position within SNAC.

Applicants are expected to…

  • Make a one semester commitment to working with SNAC.

  • Submit an application form to faculty advisor Sheri Barke in the Student Health Center.

  • (Recommended, but NOT required) Complete HLHSCI 149 – Nutrition for Fitness and Balanced Living or other relevant Health Science, Kinesiology, or Psychology academic courses. 

Once selected, SNAC members will be committed to…

  • Attend a 2 hr. orientation about a week before the start of the semester.

  • Attend up to two, 1-hour business meetings per month.

  • Complete a minimum of 4 hrs. per month of health promotion activities.

  • Maintain a healthy balance between school, work, and SNAC responsibilities and personal self care needs (for food, physical activity, sleep, and fun).

SNAC members get many benefits. They get to…

  • Learn how to plan and implement health and wellness programs.

  • Develop leadership, communication, and team-working skills.

  • Earn service units for the Student Development Transcript Program.

  • Option to earn 1 academic unit through CWEE and/or apply for a paid College Assistant position with the Student Health Center/SNAC.

  • Enhance resume and college transfer applications (especially if you’re interested in a health or fitness career).

  • Receive mentorship and career guidance from experienced health professionals.

  • Make a difference in the health and well-being of others.

  • Meet new students and have fun!

SNAC is sponsored by the COC Student Health & Wellness Center. For more information, contact faculty advisor Sheri Barke, MPH, RD at sheri.barke@canyons.edu or 661-362-3244.

 

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