The mission of the Keene State College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (KSC SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting athletic, academic, and social opportunities for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; fostering a positive student-athlete image; providing a forum for student-athletes throughout the campus, conference, and NCAA; encouraging the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship, while maintaining the tenants of the NCAA Division III philosophy: DISCOVER, DEVELOP, DEDICATE.
Functions of KSC SAAC
- Enhance communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
- Generate a student-athlete voice within KSC, LEC, and NCAA governing bodies
- Provide student-athlete feedback and insight into departmental initiatives
- Solicit student-athlete response to proposed LEC and NCAA legislation
- Promote a positive student-athlete image within the campus and surrounding community
- Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees
- Organize and publicize collective/individual team community service efforts
- Build a sense of community within the KSC Athletics program involving all intercollegiate teams
- Invite two representatives/intercollegiate team to serve as SAAC members at meetings scheduled throughout the academic year
- Develop true student-athlete leaders through SAAC programming opportunities
- Involve all teams in campus activities, events, and educational programs
Executive Structure of KSC SAAC
Advisors -
Shannon Topa '16, Senior Athletic Administrative Assistant /
Matt Schmidt,
Men's Soccer Head Coach
- provide leadership through mentoring in College/LEC/NCAA policies, procedures, development, and educational opportunities
- coordinate SAAC communication, including requests from KSC Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Sports Information offices
- assist with scheduling meeting dates/times/spaces and disseminating information
2024-2025 SAAC Membership...coming soon
