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

	President Mike McDowell Men's Swimming & Diving		Vice President Steve Maciejewski Track & Field
	Secretary Katie Ivancich Softball		Community Outreach Officer Kimberly Dale Women's Swimming & Diving
	AFA Officer Lindsey Schlegel Women's Volleyball

Rules Education 2009-2010
SAAC representatives will cover NCAA rules education at one meeting per month during the months of September through April.

• September 2009
• October 2009