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
Current SAAC Events
- K-1 Youth Basketball Partnership with Keene Parks and Recreation Department, January 6th - February 10th - read more here
- DIII Week: Athletes vs. Greeks, April 4th
- Owls for Owls - Keene State teams supporting other Keene State teams, Ongoing
Executive Structure of KSC SAAC
Advisor - Carrah Fisk Hennessey '99, Head Coach - Softball
- 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
E-Board Positions 2019-2020
Presidents: Paxton Blanchard and Zack Collins
Vice President(s): Lilly Shlimon, Brooke Arruda, Nina Bruno
Treasurer: Allison Daisy
Secretary: Nicole De Almeida
LEC Representatives: Alex (Women's Soccer), Paxton (Men's Lacrosse), Megan (Volleyball), Ryan (Baseball), Nina (Field Hockey)
Small Group Chairs
Social Media: Paxton (Men's Lacrosse), Isaiah (Men's Soccer), Emily (Women's Swimming & Diving), Brooke (Softball)
Owls4Owls: Sidi (Men's Basketball), Nina (Field Hockey)
Special Olympics: Ali (Women's Lacrosse), Connor (Baseball), Alexis (Softball)
Keene Parks & Recreation: Lynne (Women's Cross Country), Will (Baseball)
MCVP: Brooke (Softball), Lilly (Women's Basketball)
Fresh Check: Emily (Women's Swimming & Diving), Brooke (Softball)
Mindfulness: Ali (Women's Lacrosse), Sidi (Men's Basketball), Jordan (Men's Basketball), Lilly (Women's Basketball)
Division III Week: Megan (Volleyball), Liz (Volleyball), Jenny (Women's Basketball), Brianna (Women's Basketball), Tyler (Men's Swimming & Diving)
NCAA Initiatives: Sidi (Men's Basketball), Kara (Women's Cross Country), Jenny (Women's Basketball), Brianna (Women's Basketball), Ali (Women's Lacrosse), Brian (Men's Lacrosse)
