Alvernia Crusaders Athletics

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)

Sponsored by the Department of Athletics and Recreation, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) consists of two representatives from all the sponsored intercollegiate sports. Representatives are selected from each team by the coaches. SAAC also consists of an Emerging Leaders Group. The goal of the emerging leaders group is to identify leaders within the student-athlete population. The group consists of freshman and sophomore student-athletes that are selected by their coaches or self-selected to participate in a two-year leadership program. 

Representatives meet consistently throughout the year to discuss issues and voice concerns relative to the athletic programs and to participate in leadership activities that will enhance the skills and mentality of leading a team. Members of the committee work on things such as developing department wide regulations, instituting new programs, creating an annual agenda, and discussing ways to improve the quality of the athletic experience at Alvernia University. The leadership program will provide educational opportunities such as attending Regional and National Leadership Seminars, hands on experiences and workshops to instill leadership qualities into young student-athletes. The rewards of completing the program could be one or more of the following: team captain, student ambassador, tour guides, and intramural athletics board members. 

The SAAC also reviews NCAA legislation and gives feedback is given to Director of Athletics, participates in a community service project and members have the opportunity to attend Regional and National conferences within the NCAA arena.

Objective: The NCAA requires institutions to establish a student athlete advisory committee for its student athletes to create a communication line between the student athlete population and the athletic administrative team.

2008-09 SAAC Year In Review