Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Student Athlete Advisory Committee

The NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a committee comprised of student-athletes brought together to provide thoughts and ideals on the student-athlete experience and to offer suggestions and comments on rules, regulations, and policies that impact student-athletes on NCAA institution campuses.  The SAAC is made up of male and female student-athletes from all sports.

Mission Statements

The National SAAC Mission Statement
"The mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image."

Robert Morris University SAAC Mission Statement
The Robert Morris University SAAC is a committee consisting of student-athlete representatives from each Robert Morris varsity athletics team whose mission is to promote communication between student-athletes and the athletics and University administration, and to promote student athlete involvement in the community by generating student-athlete interest in participating in special event, activities, and community projects.

The primary goals of the committee are:

  • Serve as a liaison between athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student-athletes.
  • Develop leadership skills by implementing programs that will promote a positive image for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete.
  • Generate student-athlete awareness and involvement in campus issues by which they are affected.
  • Generate communication and support between members of various athletic teams on campus. Promote elementary school students' interest in continuing their education and participating in athletics.
  • Promote the local community's interest in Robert Morris University athletics by participating in community activities and events.
  • Promote positive relationships between student-athletes and the student body at large, the staff and faculty of the University and residents of the community

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    Robert Morris SAAC 2002-2003 Accomplishments

    • Mandatory Advising
    • Monthly Bulletin Board prepared by a Student-Athlete each month
    • Fostering student-athlete support by sponsoring student-athlete day
    • Hazing Policy Consequences
    • SAAC Attendance reward system
    • Highway Cleanup


      • Participants in the Fall 2002 RMU Highway Clean-Up