Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
What is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee?
SAAC is made up of student-athlete representatives. The committee is a vehicle to promote communication between the athletic administration and student-athletes.
Who are the members of SAAC?
One student-athlete per varsity program, chosen by the Head Coach.
What is the purpose of SAAC?
•Generating a student-athlete voice within the department
•Soliciting student-athlete response to NCAA legislation
•Suggesting potential NCAA legislation Organizing community efforts
•Creating a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus wide committees (i.e. Student Government)
Current Projects and Updates
- Trick-Or-Treat on 7th Street
- Scots Day of Service
- MWC Canned Food Drive
- Annual Spirit Shirts
- Angel Tree for Warren Achievement Center
- Special Olympics Basketball event with Warren County Falcons
- MWC SAAC Reads
- Community Easter Egg Hunt
- Annual SAAC Cookout
- Scots Supporting Scots** year-long initiative
More on SAAC...
•In 1995, NCAA passed legislation that mandated SAACs on all campuses
•In Division III there are SAACs on three levels
Mission Statement of the National SAACs
"The mission of the NCAA 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."Â
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