Athletic Organizations
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C)
2008-2009 Student Athlete Advisory Committee
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.
Officers
President: Brittany Bennett - women's soccer
Vice President: Kelcey Noble - women's volleyball
Secretary: Joanna Goldfarb - women's cross country
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 on Monday evenings at 9:30pm in Lecture Center 104. Meeting dates include: October 12, November 16 and November 30.
2009-2010 Projects
The fall semester SAAC projects will be senior days: Women's Tennis (10/2), Women's Volleyball (10/14), Women's Soccer (10/24), Men's Soccer (10/28) and Field Hockey (10/30). SAAC will be holding a community leaf rake on Sunday, November 1 from 9am-2pm and will have a Student Affairs recognition night on Saturday, December 5th at halftime of the men's basketball game.
SAAC Staff Advisors
Brian Williams, Associate Athletic Director, at 257-3912
Denise Marchese, Head Softball Coach, at 257-3911
Dagan Nelson, Head Men's Basketball Coach, at 257-3917
