SAAC Mission Statement
About S.A.A.C
The Nova Southeastern Student Athlete-Advisory Committee (NSU-SAAC) is a group of student-athletes complied of two representatives from each athletic team. These student-athletes meet on a bi-weekly basis to provide insight on the student-athlete experience by identifying and discussing issues that directly affect student-athletes at the institutional, conference and NCAA level.
Mission Statement
The mission of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
Members of SAAC strive to:
-Promote the support of fellow student-athletes in their pursuit of representing NSU, the SSC and NCAA Division II
-Emphasize academic and athletic excellence
-Serve as a liaison between student-athletes and administrators by promoting active communication
-Enhance a positive image for student-athletes at NSU and in the community through volunteering and community service
-Be actively involved in leadership opportunities that foster academic, athletic, professional and personal growth and development
-Build a sense of unity amongst student-athletes and the NSU student body as well as in surrounding communities
-Provide NCAA legislation information to all student athletes
-Encourage student-athlete involvement on campus and within the community
-Inform, promote and encourage positive sportsmanship and shark pride
Responsibilities
SAAC members are involved in the process of reviewing and responding to issues raised by other groups on campus, in addition to NCAA legislation. Members participate in the Division II legislation process, the annual Division II Management Council summit and serve on various Division II Association-Wide Committees. These student athletes support the campus and conference community through outreach community outreach efforts all year long.
Community Service and Fundraising Efforts
NSU-SAAC and its members place a great importance and emphasis on the community and helping others. NSU-SAAC has been involved with and continues to work with the Make-A-Wish foundation by hosting events to sponsor the initiative as well as continuously raising and donating money throughout the year. Future initiatives for SAAC include community service work with the Davie Police Athletic League program, Tomorrow’s Rainbow organization and Habitat for Humanity.
