MISSION STATEMENT

The Nicholls State University Student-Advisory Committee is dedicated to providing the opportunity for student-athletes to have a quality academic and athletic experience. This committee represents a commitment from student-athletes, coaches and administrators to achieve excellence.

About Nicholls State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

The Nicholls SAAC is comprised of two representatives from each athletic team, one voting member and one alternative, who function as a liaison between SAAC and their respective teams. The Executive offices are those of the President, Vice President and Secretary. These officers are elected by a voting majority of the representatives in the advisory committee and serve for a one-year term.

What does Nicholls SAAC do?

Nicholls SAAC functions as a channel to connect the student-athletes to the athletic administration, the coaches, the community, the student body and to each other. Some functions of SAAC are to:

• Communicate the issues and concerns of the student-athletes to the athletic administration
• Disseminate pertinent information to Nicholls athletic teams
• Facilitate student-athlete contribution to policies made within the athletic department
• Foster a sense of camaraderie between athletic teams
• Portray student athletes as visible, contributing members of our community
• Generate student-athlete involvement in community activities
• Develop a positive image of student athletes within the campus community
• Acquire feedback and suggestions from student-athletes regarding Southland Conference and NCAA legislation
• Implement programs that will enhance the quality of the academic and athletic experience of the student-athletes

To Be Announced