The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience at Cal State Fullerton. SAAC is dedicated to connecting student-athletes to the university and to one another, making voluntary involvement with Titan Athletics a lifelong experience. SAAC recognizes the unique concerns and responsibilities involved with being a student-athlete. Comprehensive programming includes academic, athletic, social, career and community service topics.Student-athlete representatives from each sport meet monthly to plan community service activities, develop leadership skills, and act as the voice of the student-athlete to the Athletics Advisory Board and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Functions of Campus SAAC's:
· 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, department committees).
· Promote a positive image of CSUF student-athlete's on campus and in the community.
The campus SAAC may also serve as a conduit of communication between student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators 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 SAAC, student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.
2006-2007 Executive Board
Co-President's: Christine Kuark (Fencing) & Brooke Weekley (Softball)
Vice-President: Melissa Schafer (Gymnastics)
Co-Secretary's: Blanca Fernandez (Women's Track & Field) & Erika Diaz (Fencing)
Treasurer: Erica Peschken (Women's Soccer)
Meetings
Held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in LH 215. There are two designated representatives per team required to attend each meeting, however, anyone is welcome. Stop by to see what SAAC is all about!!
Events
· Annual Holiday Party at Florence Crittendon Children's Home providing gifts and activities with children.
· Titan Youth Sports Day-coordinating sports activities in the community.
· Fall student-athlete nights encouraging support for all CSUF Intercollegiate Athletic competitions by all student-athletes.
· Ongoing Community Service Projects coordinated throughout semester.
Target Champs Cup Competition
· The 17 Titan sports teams compete against one another in various contests including support of other Titan teams at home events. The SAAC competition nights include:
Sept. 26 - women's volleyball vs. UC Davis, 7 p.m.
Oct. 25 - women's soccer vs. Long Beach State, 8 p.m. (FOX TV)
Nov. 30 - women's basketball vs. UCLA, 7 p.m.
Dec. 2 - men's basketball vs. Texas-San Antonio, 6:05 p.m.
Feb. 2 - wrestling vs. Wyoming and women's gymnastics vs. Sacramento State, 2 p.m.
Feb. 8 - women's basketball vs. Pacific, 7 p.m.
Feb. 24 - men's basketball vs. Cal Poly, 6:05 p.m.
