Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

SAAC

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

A student-athlete voice for leadership, service, campus connection, and the total Thorobred experience.

Kentucky State SAAC student-athletes speaking with students at Elkhorn Middle School
LeadershipRepresenting student-athlete voices across varsity programs.
ServiceSupporting campus and community engagement opportunities.
WelfarePromoting a positive, productive student-athlete experience.

NCAA Division II Mission

Enhancing the total student-athlete experience

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.

What SAAC Does

SAAC provides cognitive perception of NCAA, SIAC, and KSU rules, regulations, and policies that affect the welfare of student-athletes at Kentucky State University.

How SAAC Serves

The committee serves as a liaison between athletic administration and the at-large student-athlete body.

KSU Mission

SAAC promotes a positive and productive image for student-athletes while building a strong foundation of excellence within the athletic department.

Purpose

A stronger connection between student-athletes, athletics, and campus

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

Committee Members

Representation from every intercollegiate sport

There shall be at least two representatives from each varsity intercollegiate sport. Each member shall be an intercollegiate student-athlete with eligibility remaining, receive a recommendation from their head coach, and serve a minimum of two years.

Committee Officers

Leadership Roles

PresidentBailey LeeWomen’s Basketball
Vice PresidentZion LewisBaseball
SecretarySydney ShelbyWomen’s Volleyball

Meetings

Committee members meet bi-monthly, as determined by the president. When action is taken on a proposal, two-thirds of voting members must be present to finalize a decision.