Kentucky State University

Division II Student Athlete Advisory Committee Mission Statement (NCAA)
The mission of the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Kentucky State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
What is the Student Athlete Advisory Committee?
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a student-athlete oriented committee that provides cognitive perception of the NCAA, SIAC, and KSU rules, regulations, and policies that affect the welfare of student-athletes at Kentucky State University. The committee serves as a liaison between the athletic administration and the at large student-athlete body.

Mission
The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to promote a positive and productive image for the student-athletes on the campus of Kentucky State University. The SAAC will promote a strong foundation of excellence of and for quality athletes, which will enable the SAAC to be a productive committee within the athletic department.

Purpose
This committee shall:

• Exercise supervision and regulate all matters of common interest to student-athletes on Kentucky State University's Campus.
• Develop an effective line of communication between the KSU Athletic Department and the student-athlete population.
• Provide suggestions on programs designed to serve the student-athlete population.
• Encourage active participation among all sports in campus and community service projects.
• Design and implement programs that will encourage high scholastic achievement, sound personal health and fitness, and that will promote good moral and ethical conduct.
• Disseminate information about and educate student-athletes on proposed conference and NCAA legislation.

• Shall be a varsity student-athlete with eligibility remaining in their individual sport.
• Must receive a recommendation by the head coach of their individual sport.
• Shall serve a minimum of two years.

Meetings
Committee members shall meet as a group bi-monthly, as determined by the president. When action is to be taken on a particular proposal, 2/3 of the voting members must be present in order to finalize a decision.