Student-Athlete Services/CHAMPS Life Skills
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.
It's purpose is to:
- 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
- The commitee is composed of at least two (2) representatives from each
varsity team.
- 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.
- Hold bi-weekly meetings
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."
2009-2010 SAAC Executive Board
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President
Mike McDowell
Men's Swimming & Diving |
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Vice President
Steve Maciejewski
Track & Field |
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Secretary
Katie Ivancich
Softball |
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Community Outreach Officer
Kimberly Dale
Women's Swimming & Diving |
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AFA Officer
Lindsey Schlegel
Women's Volleyball |
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Rules Education 2009-2010
SAAC representatives will cover NCAA rules education at one meeting per month
during the months of September through April.