What the Committee Does
The Health and Safety Committee works to provide students with resources, programming, and information to support their physical and mental health and safety at the University of Iowa. We often work with campus partners and the city of Iowa City to complete initiatives like safe transportation, living environments, and experiences downtown. We work toward all of this with the intent of keeping our students’ mental health at the forefront of our mission while advancing and destigmatizing wellness resources at the University of Iowa.
Why It Matters
We believe that the students at the University of Iowa can only have the best college experience possible in a safe environment with healthy habits and access to support in all areas of life.
Cool Projects or Success Stories
Hawkeye Late Night Voucher Pilot Program
The Hawkeye Late Night Vouchers pilot program is a late-night on-demand student transportation program in partnership with Uber, offering students Vouchers for discounted Uber rides. The goal of the program is to provide additional affordable late-night transportation options for undergraduate and graduate students traveling near campus.
Birdie/NightCap Handouts
Over the past few semesters, USG has proudly partnered with Campus Safety to promote student well-being by distributing Birdie personal safety alarms and NightCap drink covers at various tabling events across campus. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on upcoming events
Suicide Prevention Training
LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day in-person workshop in suicide first aid featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. In the past, USG has funded 30 spots for students to participate.
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