Resolution 2023-F3-3001

USG Mental Health Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023-24

Chief Sponsor(s): Vice President Michael Fernandes, Speaker of the House Michelle Zhou, President
Matthew Almendras

WHEREAS, the Undergraduate Student Government is an institution that advocates for student mental
health and campus-wide health improvements; and,
WHEREAS, promoting mental health on campus is a top priority of the student body and
Undergraduate Student Government’s members; and,
WHEREAS, there is a continual need to advocate on behalf of the student body to ensure they are able
to receive the mental health support and services they deserve; then,
LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Undergraduate Student Government shall continue to address mental
health on campus by reauthorizing the USG Mental Health Commission for the 2023-2024 academic
year; then,
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mission of the USG Mental Health Commission is as
follows:
“The USG Mental Health Commission shall work to improve the mental health of students and
UIC community members by meeting with administrators relevant to health and wellness and
soliciting concerns, ideas, and feedback from students on campus services. Data achieved by this
commission shall be reported back to the Undergraduate Student Government to provide
recommendations to the UIC administration.”
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, upon passing this resolution, the Undergraduate Student
Government shall work immediately to form the USG Mental Health Commission for the 2023-2024
academic year.