NCAA Division III Philosophy
The mission of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenants of the Division III philosophy.
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) consists of representatives from all the 22 sponsored intercollegiate sports. Representatives are selected from each team by the coaches and team members. Representatives meet twice a month to discuss issues and voice concerns relative to the athletic programs. Members of the committee work on things like developing department wide regulations, instituting new programs, and discussing ways to improve the quality of the athletic experience at Immaculata University.
Immaculata University Student-Athlete Advisory Council
2021-22 Members
Purpose
1. To serve as a liaison between the student-athletes and the Director of Athletics.
2. To provide a forum for the student-athletes to voice their concerns and ideas to the Athletic administration, and for the administration to respond to those issues.
3. To serve as advocates for the welfare of fellow student-athletes, as a team, or as individuals.
4. To encourage the student-athletes to foster the relationship between the athletics and Immaculata community and the local communities.
Membership
1. Each member must be enrolled as a full-time student at Immaculata University and be listed as an active member on his or her respective team’s roster.
2. Each member will be selected by the head coach of his or her respective team.
3. Each member must maintain a 2.5 GPA. If the required GPA drops below a 2.5, then the student-athlete will be put on probation. If the member does not raise his or her GPA to the required 2.5, then they will be place on the council by their respective head coach.
4. Members of the council are expected to be role models and act responsibly. Any member in violation of the conduct code, as stated in the student handbook, is in jeopardy of suspension or removal from the council.
5. Members are expected to attend all meetings of the council.
Officers
1. Officers will be: President, President-Elect and Secretary.
2. Officers will be elected at the last spring meeting for the following year.
3. Committees will be formed as needed.
Meetings
1. Meetings will be held two times per month.
