Student-directed programs are an avenue that some student use to hone and uncover their leadership abilities. Through community service students develop and present workshops at the local and national levels. These include workshops conducted at the Atlanta-based King Summit and the Campus Outreach Opportunity League, a national organization. These students are selected annually by their peers to provide leadership in the general area of mental and emotional wellness. They are trained annually in the areas of racism and mental health, intimate violence prevention, diversity, eating disorders prevention, self-esteem and personal rights and healthy relationships.
Many peer educators plan to pursue careers in the helping professions.
Students are engaged in self-advocacy activities such as the planning and implementing of Disability Awareness Week. This annual event allows students with disabilities to educate and sensitize the Spelman community about disability related issues via workshops, information fairs and awareness games. SHAC s mission is helping Spelman women help themselves. In fulfilling this mission SHAC serves as a liaison to the entire student body and the Health Services Department by communicating health problems and concerns. SHAC assists in educating the student body on the availability of health services and how to access those services.