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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The MAAC Student Advisory Committee was established by the conference to give student-athletes an opportunity to generate a voice within the conference, to solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA legislation, and to discuss issues relating to the welfare of student-athletes.
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National SAAC at a Glance
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the NCAA structure.
- Solicit student-athlete response to proposed NCAA legislation.
- Recommend potential NCAA legislation.
- Review, react, and comment on the governance structure on legislation, activities and subjects of interest.
- Actively participate in the administrative process of athletics programs and the NCAA.
- Promote a positive student-athlete image.
MAAC SAAC Chair: Alana Tavares (Marist)
MAAC SAAC Vice Chair: Hailey Tolson (Quinnipiac)
MAAC SAAC Social Justice Committee Chair: Roshan Kalikasingh (Marist)
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About MAAC SAAC
The MAAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is comprised of two representatives from each of the MAAC's 13 institutions. The group is chaired by the conference's NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee representative, who typically serves a two-year term.
MAAC SAAC meets two times a year in-person, and also convenes via conference calls throughout the academic year. During their meetings, the group reviews a formal agenda consisting of current and proposed NCAA legislation, MAAC championship overview, and campus best practices, among other items.
Additionally, MAAC SAAC also takes part in community service projects.
Links:
MAAC Vote
MAAC Bylaws; SAAC
NCAA SAAC Website
The Student Athlete Voice