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

SAAC Advisors: 


                                                       
Matt Reinsel (Head Men's Volleyball Coach)                Brandon Ress (Head Swim Coach)