Athletic Organizations
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C)
Mission Statement
The State University of New York at New Paltz Student Athlete Advisory Committee seeks to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting the welfare of the student-athlete, and fostering a positive student-athlete image to the campus and the community. SUNY New Paltz is dedicated to the athletic and academic advancement of all student-athletes.
Purpose
- A venue where student-athlete's voices are heard.
- A venue where open communication exists between the athletic administration and the student-athlete.
- To enhance the development of the student-athlete through lectures and community service projects.
- To support fellow athletes in competition.
Role
The S.A.A.C. will function within the athletic program, under the advisement of an Athletic Department staff member. Feedback from S.A.A.C. should represent views of all student-athletes at SUNY New Paltz.
Representation
Members of the S.A.A.C. are representatives from the varsity athletic teams on campus, as such, every varsity team on campus is represented. Each athletic team has two voting members on the committee.
Meetings
SAAC meetings will be held one Tuesday evening a month at a time to be determined each semester.
If you are interested in learning how to become a SAAC member or officer, contact:
Lauren O'Donnell, Assistant Women's Swim Coach, at 257-2341
Dagan Nelson, Head Men's Basketball Coach, at 257-3917
Erick Hart, Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, at 257-2344
