University of Maine at Farmington

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 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?

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

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