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Colorado State University (CSU) SAAC
The Colorado State University (CSU) Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group compiled of student athlete representatives whose mission is to unite student-athletes, athletic administration and the community of Colorado State University by promoting student-athlete welfare issues and actively participating in departmental educational programs and special events. This committee's intention is to be the voice of student athletes through community service, department growth, and school spirit.

"The Colorado State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) represents its teams in a bi-weekly forum to discuss ideas and issues pertinent to the success of the CSU athletics program. This forum provides representatives the opportunity to offer input regarding Life Skills programs, athletic department policies, conference regulations and NCAA regulations that impact student-athletes. SAAC is composed of two appointed representatives from each athletic team and functions to build a better sense of community between administration, coaches and student-athletes."1

Mission Statement: "The mission of Colorado State University SAAC is to unite student-athletes, athletic administration and the community of Colorado State University by promoting student-athlete welfare issues and actively participating in departmental educational programs and special events."2

Purpose:

1. To represent the diverse interests, opinions and concerns of student-athletes to the Colorado State University administration.

2. To promote a sense of community among all Colorado State University students.

3. To solicit student-athlete responses to proposed Mountain West Conference and NCAA legislation.

4. To foster a commitment to service.

5. To create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees such as student government.

6. To uphold positive athletic, academic and social experiences for all student-athletes.3

2012-2013 Executive Members

President: Carson Rowley, Track Representative

Vice-President: Whitney Henderson, Cross Country Representative

Secretary: Isabelle Gaulia, Volleyball Representative

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