Rutgers-Newark Athletics

S.A.A.C - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. SAAC offers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives at Rutgers University - Newark. The mission statement of the Rutgers University-Newark Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, acting as a liaison between student-athletes and administration, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

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Executive Board

                    

Gil Prial	Travis Miles	Chidimma Igwe	Destiny Maury	Dezaray Malcolm
President	Vice President	Secretary	Secretary	Social Media

Membership
1. Any student-athlete is eligible for appointment.
    a. Representatives should be selected by the coaches of each athletic team.
    b. Two representatives from each team.
2. Academic eligibility must be maintained. Upon becoming academically ineligible, the member will be replaced.
3. To provide continuity, membership will be for the duration of athletic career.
4. One voting member from each sports team.
5. Each member will serve as a liaison between the committee and his/her team.
6. Each team must be represented at every meeting:
    a. Attendance is required. Absences are excusable only in the following cases: family emergencies,
        athletic competitions occurring during the meeting, or for extreme academic reasons.
    b. A written notice (e-mail) explaining a missed SAAC meeting must be given to proper position of power.
    c. Potential discipline for unexcused absences.
7. While attending meetings, members must be open-minded and respectful of other people’s opinions.
8. Members accept the responsibility of representing the student-athlete population of Rutgers University - Newark

President
1. Presides over and creates the agendas for the meetings.
2. Communicates all relevant information to officers and members.
3. Serves as liaison and spokesperson to Rutgers University - Newark administration.
 
Vice-President
1. Presides over meetings when the President is absent.
2. Oversees subcommittees that may be formed as a response to the needs of the Rutgers University - Newark SAAC
3. Exercises all functions of the President in absence of the President.
 
Secretary / Social Media
1. Responsible for maintaining attendance records
2. Responsible for a summary of meeting within 48-hours after meeting end.
    a. Distribute to members, advisors, athletic administration, FARs, and coaches. Can be done
        through the president if needed.
3. Develop & maintain social media presence for Rutgers University – Newark SAAC that reflects the mission of the council