Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

As a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) mandated organization, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) acts as the voice of the student-athletes in the governance of intercollegiate athletics at Mount Holyoke College.

The purpose of the MHC SAAC is to:

• Promote and streamline efficient communication between the student-athletes and the MHC Department of Physical Education and Athletics;
• Provide a direct line of communication for student-athletes to voice concerns, problems, ideas, and accomplishments to the administration and other sports governing bodies;
• Design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health, wellness, and community relations;
• Create unity among student-athletes on campus;
• Create on-campus awareness of athletics;
• Form an off-campus connection with the wider community; and to
• Establish a positive image of student-athletes on campus and within the community at large.

All SAAC representatives are collaboratively selected by their teammates and coaches.  Each SAAC representative serves on one of our six standing subcommittees -- Diversity and Inclusion, Admissions and Recruiting, Community Service, Marketing and Promotions, Health and Safety, NCAA Legislation, Executive Board.

The Mount Holyoke SAAC is composed of representatives from each varsity sport and is administered by the Associate Director of Athletics. In accordance with the NCAA, the mission of SAAC is "to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image." The committee meets every three weeks throughout the year.

Useful information regarding the history and mission of SAAC can be found on the NCAA Web site.