Yamana Uno, serves on the Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council

Q: Why did you originally join CSMHC?
A: I wanted to be more involved on campus and continue to contribute to the destigmatization of discussion of mental health. I was a part of Bring Change to Mind in high school and wanted to continue to be involved in a mental health initiative.

Q: What have been your biggest takeaways from serving on CSMHC?
A: My two biggest takeaways from this experience would be that 1) collaboration to address mental health issues is important because there is a need for diverse perspectives for meaningful change and 2) while implementation can take time, persistently advocating for actionable steps to prioritize student mental health is still a necessity.

Q: Why should students apply to join CSMHC?
A: It’s a unique opportunity to make an impact on campus by advocating for student needs, mental health and ensuring our voices as students are heard. You can make a lasting impact to improve our campus community for current and future students. It also allows you to collaborate with peers and administrators while developing leadership and communication skills.

Passionate about mental health? Apply to become a member of the Chancellor’s Student Mental Health Council by Friday, Jan. 24. Learn more about this position and submit your application.

Vibha Kamath, serves on the Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board

Q: Why did you originally join CSAB?
A: I wanted to contribute to making our campus a better, safer and a more inclusive environment for all students. I also saw it as an opportunity to develop leadership skills, work on meaningful projects and connect directly with campus administrators to address student concerns.

Q: What initiatives have you been involved in?
A: The group that I was part of last year worked on campus safety initiatives where we recommended featuring QR codes for the RAVE Guardian app and to add the Safewalk number on Stall Talk to improve awareness of safety resources. We also suggested increased engagement with IUPD during Weeks of Welcome to foster a better relationship between students and campus police.

Q: What have been your biggest takeaways from serving on CSAB?
A: Working with diverse peers and administrators taught me the value of teamwork in creating meaningful changes. I also realized how influential students can be in shaping campus policies when they actively participate in discussions and bring forward actionable ideas.

Represent your fellow students as part of the Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 24. See responsibilities for this position and submit your application.