About Us:

Mission:
  • Lawrence University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Constitution

What is the purpose of SAAC?

  • Assist in evaluation of the Men's and Women's Athletic Programs and make recommendations to Administration for the improvement of the student-athlete academic, athletic, and social experiences
  • To provide the student-athlete population with an opportunity to more effectively communicate with the LU Athletic Department Administration and provide suggestions on programs designed to serve their needs
  • Encourage unity, common purpose, and camaraderie between and among all athletes in the program
  • To actively encourage more involvement of the student-athletes in campus and community projects
  • To design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility, and general awareness

What are the expectations of SAAC?

  • The primary responsibility of a SAAC representative it to transfer information discussed in meetings to your teammates and coaches. This can be done during team meetings or in an email form.
  • Get your team involved in activities which SAAC is hosting or promoting.
  • To be an active member, come to meetings, share ideas and be present for SAAC activities.

Our attendance Policy:

  • After two-missed meeting (unexcused or excused with no other proxy from the team present) the rep and the sports coach will receive an email noting that a change needs to be made.
  • After the third missed meeting the executive board will have a personal meeting with the team representative.
  • SAAC is required to have one voting member from each varsity team and if an individual fails to maintain their membership then they will be replaced

Membership:

  • The membership shall be composed of one voting member and one alternate from each varsity team, with the addition of reps from sports medicine, and sports information
  • Other community members with an active interest in varsity sports may attend meetings but cannot be recognized as voting members
  • Each member will serve as a liaison between the Board and their individual team
  • Each member shall serve on at least one subcommittee

Qualifications (minimum):

  • Academic eligibility during appointment (LU Athletic Department standards: 2.0GPA)
  • Consistency with LU-SAAC purposes
  • Attendance at each bi-weekly meeting (by member or alternate)

Standing Committee:

  • Committee chairpersons shall be elected by LU-SACC members
  • Membership on committees is open to all academically eligible student-athletes
  • The four standing committees are:
    • Student-Athlete Welfare
    • Education and Outreach
    • Community Outreach
    • Facility and Event

Executive Committee:

  • The LU-SAAC Executive Committee shall consist of an elected chair, vice chair, and secretary, as well as chairs of the four standing committees, and an Athletic Department Staff Member