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
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.