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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

WHAT IS SAAC?

A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC offers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes' lives. There is an SAAC at the institution, conference, and national levels. Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Division I, II, and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAAC on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAAC.

MISSION STATEMENT 

"The mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image. 

FUNCTIONS OF H-SC SAAC

  1. To generate a student-athlete voice in the college and athletics communities.
  2. To promote effective communication between athletics administration and the student-athletes to better serve their needs
  3. To provide student-athletes with an opportunity to offer suggestions on programs designed to serve their needs
  4. To encourage involvement of student-athletes in the campus and surrounding community life
  5. To design and provide leadership programs
  6. To promote better communication, support, and camaraderie between teams
  7. To receive information on and explanation of NCAA activities and legislation
  8. To serve as liaisons between the athletics department and all student-athletes
  9. To increase awareness of the athletic programs on the campus and in the surrounding communities
  10. To enhance the overall image of student-athletes as positive role models for the department, student-athletes and the community

  

IMPORTANT LINKS

ODAC SAAC - https://www.odaconline.com/saac/index
NCAA SAAC - http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/ncaa-student-athlete-advisory-committees-saacs
NCAA DIII SAAC and Special Olympics Partnership - http://www.ncaa.org/about/special-olympics-partnership

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SAAC OFFICERS

                                    

       

          
Steele, Tyler
                
sidoweb25
                      
arnold25web
                       
Campbell, Justice
                 
Palmeri, Vincent
               President                Vice President                 Social Media   Community Service Outreach Organizer         Communication Coordinator
Tyler Steele Carter Sido Matt Arnold Justice Campbell Vincent Palmeri


                        

SAAC ADVISOR
   sbweb25

           Saint Blizzard III,
    Assistant Athletic Director
                     Email                                                     

SAAC REPRESENTATIVES

Sport Representatives
Baseball Matt Arnold Jack Wells
Basketball William Britt
Cross Country/Track Jackson Herdon
Football Carter Sido Parks Cromwell Ben Erwin
Golf Tucker Smith
Lacrosse Tyler Steele
Soccer Justice Campbell Vincent Palmeri
Swimming Mason Brooking
Tennis Slade Funderburk
 

Meetings

Meetings will be once a month. The SAAC President or Advisors may convene any special meetings, as necessary.Â