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SAAC
Student
Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
A
student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up
of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete
experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations
and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member
institution campuses.
Goal:
The goal of this program is to provide leadership opportunities
for student-athletes and to identify areas of responsibilities for
student-athlete leaders.
Function
of campus SAAC's
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Promote communication between athletics
administration and student-athletes.
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Disseminate information.
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Provide feedback and insight into athletics
department issues.
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Generate a student-athlete voice within
the campus athletic department formulation of policies.
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Build a sense of community within the
athletics program involving all athletics teams.
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Solicit student-athlete responses to
proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
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Organize community service efforts.
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Create a vehicle for student-athlete
representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
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Promote a positive student-athlete image
on campus
2007 - 2008 SAAC Members
For
further information on how you can be a part of SAAC please contact:
Angela
Howard -Director of Student-Athlete Development
355-2205/
howardan@sass.msu.edu
Drug
& Alcohol
Drug
and Alcohol is an ongoing comprehensive yearly meeting that each
team is required to attend. Freshmen are required to attend a drug
and alcohol meeting at the beginning of the school year. This is
a chance for you to take advantage of any questions or concerns
you may have about yourself or others you may suspect using drugs
or alcohol. Ron Heitzinger & Associates will come in and answer
any questions that you may have on alcohol or drugs: marijuana cocaine,
crack, heroine, speed, ice diet pills, chewing tobacco, steroids,
LSD, mushrooms, etc. Questions can be about the body, mind, the
law (NCAA), and etc.
For
questions on drugs and alcohol or further information or concerns,
please contact:
Your
athletic training staff or
Heitzinger
& Associates
dlheitsi@facstaff.wisc.edu/
(608) 225-4086
MVP "Mentors In Violence Prevention"/Sexual Harassment
Michigan
State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working
environment for all students, faculty, and staff that is fair, humane,
and responsible--an environment that supports career and educational
advancement on the basis of job and academic performance. Sexual
harassment subverts the mission of the University and offends the
integrity of the University community. It is reprehensible and is
not tolerated at Michigan State University .
For
Further Resources on Dating & Sexual Violence Contact:
Dating
Violence Resources
Women's
Resource Center
(353-1635)
332 Union Building/ wrc@msu.edu
www.msu.edu/unit/wrc
MSU
Safe Place (355-1100)
http://www.msu.edu/unit/safe/
Shelter, support, counseling & community
education programs for the
campus community. All services
are free and confidential
MSU
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (372-6666)
http://www.couns.msu.edu/sap/
24-hour support, advocacy, and information for
all members of the campus
community. All services are free
and confidential.
KIN 171
Course: KIN 171 Athletics in Higher Education
Semester: Fall of every year
Credits: Total Credits: 1 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1 - 1(1-0)
Restrictions: Open only to freshmen
Description: Philosophy and organization of athletics. Athletics and academic achievement. Ethical issues, legal issues, social conduct, eligibility, athlete's rights and responsibilities.
Semester Alias: PES 171
Effective Dates: Fall 2005 - Open
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