Buffalo Athletics

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is made up of a designated group of student-athletes, assembled to provide insight on the entire student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives.

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2011-2012 SAAC Executive Board


President Beth Christensen Women's Basketball	Vice President Rob Golabek Track and Field	Secretary Erin Miller Track and Field	Community Outreach Officer Cornelia Willis Women's Rowing	AFA Officer Caitlin Curry Women's Cross Country

Purpose:

Act as a liaison between the university and the Buffalo community by providing information on the unique needs and accomplishments of student-athletes;
Recognize the student-athlete in the fields of academics and athletics;
Implement programs that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete;
Solicit student-athlete response to proposed NCAA legislation and review, react and comment to the governance Structure on legislation, activities and subjects of interest;
Serve as community ambassadors of the Division of Athletics and the University at Buffalo;
Actively participate in the administrative process of athletics programs and the NCAA

Committee Structure

At least two (2) representatives from each varsity team are to attend each meeting.
Representatives must attend the university as a full-time student and be officially listed on a varsity sport squad list.
Head coaches and/or team members select representatives by the beginning of the fall semester. While these 2 student-athletes are the team SAAC representatives, all other student-athletes are more than welcome and encouraged to attend SAAC meetings.
Meetings are held once everything three weeks with additional ones when needed

Mission Statement of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

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