Ashland University is proud to be a participant in the Division II National SAAC.
WHAT IS SAAC?:
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on their experience. The group also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses. - ncaa.org
OUR MISSION:
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To act as a liaison between all student-athletes and the athletic administration, faculty, and staff.
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To promote AU Intercollegiate Athletics by endorsing community service, social events and the support of team spirit.
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To foster unity and camaraderie between all student-athletes and their teams.
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Increase the Conference's involvement in the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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Provide the student-athletes with a "voice" at Ashland University.
In 2019-20, the Ashland University SAAC has a goal to raise $10,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
2019-20 Ashland University SAAC Board
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| President | Vice President | Secretary | Event Planning | Marketing | Student-Athlete Engagement | Student-Athlete Engagement |
| Jessica Zaper | Hannah Lee | Karlee Pireu | Nadya Boualany | Trevor Bassitt | Peter Reventlow | Kelseigh Wright |
2019-20 SAAC Roster
| Member Name | Sport |
| Karlee Pireu | Women's basketball |
| Ellie Bowers | Women's soccer |
| Mary Grace Haney | Women's soccer |
| Hannah Riddle | Women's soccer |
| Abby Grzetic | Women's soccer |
| Allison Robertson | Women's soccer |
| Bret Romanzak | Wrestling |
| Cat Darnell | Swimming and diving |
| Chance Hitchcock | Baseball |
| Carson Speelman | Wrestling |
| Stephanie Slader | Women's soccer |
| Bri Fourman | Women's soccer |
| Makenzie Kelly | Women's soccer |
| Hillary Mihalik | Women's soccer |
| Annie Roshak | Women's basketball |
| Quinn Coppess | Volleyball |
| Sophia Fortner | Women's basketball |
| Kayla Sanders | Women's basketball |
| Sam Chable | Women's basketball |
| Jodi Johnson | Women's basketball |
| Allison Brooks | Women's tennis |
| Sara Price | Women's basketball |
| Sara Loomis | Women's basketball |
| Zane Van Fossen | Men's soccer |
| Preston Sutton | Men's soccer |
| Justin Libertowski | Men's soccer |
| Travis Moore | Track and field |
| Tim Ramos | Track and field |
| Abby Federici | Lacrosse |
| Mia Rader | Lacrosse |
| Sophie Hemleben | Women's golf |
| Logan Pottorf | Women's golf |
| Juliana Markovic | Women's soccer |
| Hannah Simard | Women's soccer |
| Josie Duncan | Softball |
| Kayla Ruperto | Softball |
| Camille Pollutro | Softball |
| Todd Ramsier | Football |
| Jace Ruggiero | Men's golf |
| Brent Dillon | Men's golf |
| Brent Fairbanks | Track and field |
| Noah Stubenrauch | Cross country/track and field |
| Vince Vanata | Baseball |
| Colin Nieberding | Men's basketball |
| Yosola Olujide-Ajibade | Track and field |
| Nick Reimund | Cross country/track and field |
| Deijah Swihart | Women's soccer |
| Nathan Williams | Wrestling |
| Isaac McCourt | esports |
| Allie Holmes | Track and field |
| Jake Hall | Cross country/track and field |
| Cassandra Ponzi | Cross country/track and field |
| Joe Renner | Men's soccer |
| Brett Robinson | Men's soccer |
| Rachel Miller | Track and field |
| Chase Williams | Men's tennis |
| Bri Brdicka | Women's tennis |
| Tche Kun Teng | Men's tennis |
| Bri Dancy | Volleyball |
| Natalie Restille | Volleyball |
MAKE-A-WISH
Though the focus of campus SAACs is intended to be more parochial in nature, communication among campus and national SAACs offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
Functions of campus SAACs:
- Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
- Disseminate information.
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
Members of a campus SAAC have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope.
The campus committee is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare at their respective institutions. Campus committees can facilitate better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.
The campus SAAC may also serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issue that may be relevant to NCAA student-athletes.
Through the grass-roots efforts of campus SAACs, student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.
Led by the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Division II schools partner with the Make-A-Wish foundation to raise funds nationwide for the organization.