2023-2024 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (S.A.A.C)

August 13, 2021

 

MEET THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT EXECUTIVE BOARD

 

              

              

 

 The University of Bridgeport Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C) is an organizatio   n comprised of student-athletes from UB’s 11 NCAA sanctioned sports. Each team has two representatives, helping and organizing charitable events, and other outreach in the community. In addition, S.A.A.C offers input on NCAA and East Coast Conference regulations on policies that affect student-athletes and member institutions.

 

Purpose:

  • Community
  • Service
  • NCAA Legislation
  • Representation
  • Unify Athletics

 

Mission Statement: The mission of the University of Bridgeport’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the student-athlete experience by influencing and providing input on athletic and academic rules and regulations that will lead student-athletes to success. SAAC will use its leadership position on campus to create a stronger community and lead and recruit fellow student-athletes to serve the community through a variety of service programs and events, health promotion, social responsibility and general awareness.

 

What is S.A.A.C?

A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athlete’s lives on NCAA member institution campuses. There are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.

 

Membership:

 

  • At least two members from each UB sport team must be present at each meeting unless excused with a valid reason.
  • If a member's GPA drops below eligibility, they can no longer participate in SAAC.
  • While attending SAAC meetings, member must be open minded and respectful of others people's opinions.
  • Each member must be actively involved in different subcommittees.