University of the Sciences SAAC Constitution

University of the Sciences Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)

Constitution  

Article I

 

The name of this organization shall be “University of the Sciences Student Athlete Advisory Council”

 

Article II

 

Section 1.       To streamline and promote efficient communication between the University of the Sciences Athletic Department Administration and the Student-Athlete population; and provide suggestions on programs designed to serve student welfare.

Section 2.       To actively encourage more involvement of the Student-Athletes in campus and community projects; to enhance the public relations of the University of the Sciences’ athletes.
Section 3.       To encourage communication and unity between and among The University of the Sciences’ athletic teams, athletic trainers and the cheerleading squad.
Section 4.       To design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility, and general awareness.
 
 

Article III

 Membership

 
Section 1.       Each member must be enrolled at the University of the Sciences as a full time student and be listed on his/her respective team as an active member or one year past their athletic eligibility.
 
Section 2.       Council Representatives are appointed by their respective coaches. Each member serves a one-year term, but may be re-elected. In the spring of each year, teams should select their representatives for the upcoming year.
All student-athletes, not on academic and/or disciplinary probation, are eligible for appointment. All interested students are encouraged to get involved, but each should carefully consider his/her academic and athletic responsibilities before making additional commitment to membership on the council.
 

Section 3.       The SAAC shall be comprised of two representatives from each varsity team sponsored by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The Athletic Director (AD), Compliance Officer (CO), Senior Womens Administrator (SWA), Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) and Sports Information Director (SID) shall serve as ex-officio members of the Board.
 

Section 4.       Membership can be terminated by one of the following ways:

  1. Resignation by the member.
  2. By two-thirds vote of Council members.
  3. Dismissed by request of respected team or coach of member.
  4. Academic or disciplinary probation.
 
 

Article IV

 Officers & Duties

 

President:   Shall preside over Athletic Council meetings and shall appoint the chairs of the standing committees. Shall be in charge of developing an agenda for each meeting with assistance from the Athletic Director as needed.

Vice President:  Shall act in absence of the President. Shall assist President in the development of the agenda for each meeting.

Secretary:  Will be responsible for taking minutes for the meetings and is responsible for publishing minutes and distributing them to all members prior to the next meeting. The Athletic Director office staff will assist.