University of Maine at Farmington Athletics

"Doing great things by making good choices."

STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

What is Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)?

Student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of University of Maine at Farmington student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes' lives on campus.

What are the functions of SAAC?

To promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
To disseminate information
To provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
To generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies
To build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams
To solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation
To organize community service efforts
To create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student senate)
To promote a positive student-athlete image on campus

Examples of SAAC in action
Code of Conduct	Apple Conference		Lunch Buddies
Mallett School		Beaver Bowl

University of Maine at Farmington Athletics Department
Dearborn Gymnasium
163 High Street
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-7147/(207) 778-7000 TDD
umfsportsinfo@maine.edu

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