The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a leadership 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. The goal of this program is to provide leadership opportunities for student-athletes and to identify areas of responsibility for student-athlete leaders. Student-Athlete Development and coaches, in conjunction with the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), are responsible for the selection of two student-athletes from each team as representatives, coordination of monthly meetings, and communication with SAAC representatives regarding important team updates.

Function of campus SAAC's

• Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
• Disseminate information
• Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
• Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletic department formulation of policies
• Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams
• Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation
• Organize community service efforts
• Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government)
• Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus