Purpose: The Student-Athlete Advisory Council or (S.A.A.C.) offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics on the Santa Fe College campus. Members of S.A.A.C. will have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members will have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope. The group may also serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues 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 NJCAA student-athletes.

Who: The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (S.A.A.C.) is comprised of two (2) members of each SF team. The individuals are selected by the head coach of their particular sport with one being a 2nd year student-athlete and the other being a newcomer (1st year/transfer). At the end of each academic year, the 2nd year individual will rotate off the team and the newcomer will then become the 2nd year individual and the head coach will then nominate a newcomer to fill the vacant spot on the team.

Duties: The activities of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (S.A.A.C.) include;

• Selection of officers: President, Vice-President, and Secretary positions will be identified each year.

• Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.

• Disseminate information to their respective teams.

• Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.

• Provide leadership and generate a student-athlete voice within the athletics department on the formulation of policies.

• Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.

• Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NJCAA legislation.

• Organize community service and service learning efforts.

• Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).

• Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.

Duties/Roles of the Officers: Roles of the President, Vice-President and Secretary are;

• President: Must be a 2nd Year Individual. Serves one-year term. Leads the monthly meetings, sets the meeting agendas/events, and attends bi-weekly meetings with the Director of Athletics.

• Vice-President: Must be a 1st -year Individual. Becomes President in 2nd Year. Assists with setting meeting agenda/events, and attends bi-weekly meetings with the Director of Athletics.

• Secretary: Can be 1st or 2nd Year Individual. Serves a one or two-year term. Takes meeting minutes, produces minutes for approval at meetings, directs the social media marketing of the team, and attends bi-weekly meetings with the Athletic Director.

• Notes: The officers of the group must be members of different SF athletic teams.

Monthly Meetings: The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (S.A.A.C.) will meet on a monthly basis. The day, time and location for the yearly meetings will be determined at the August meeting.

Funding: The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (S.A.A.C.) will have access to funds to help with the promotion and implementation of activities. The expenditure of funds must be approved by the Athletic Director at least 14 days prior to its use. S.A.A.C. will have the ability to fundraise through various activities approved by the Athletic Director. Any funds raised will be deposited into an account that is designated for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and monitored by the Business Office at Santa Fe College.

Campus Advisor: The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (S.A.A.C.) may select a campus advisor to help with the organization of meetings, activities, the development of bylaws for the team. This individual must be a full-time faculty or staff member of Santa Fe College.