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Clark students and faculty enjoy a spirited challenge on the field and court, as well as in the classroom. Athletics at Clark are aimed at meeting the full range of health and fitness needs of a diverse community. From topnotch varsity programs, to intramural teams, to general fitness and recreation opportunities, Clark has it all.
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Clark University
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Purpose of SAAC
1. To promote effective communication among the Clark University athletic community including, but not limited to varsity athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, and the greater Clark community.
2. To educate student-athletes about the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes; lives on campus and within the NCAA governance structure.
3. To provide a forum for team representatives to give feedback related to their interests and concerns as student-athletes.
4. To organize events and activities that foster better support between teams and athletes, incorporate the student body into the athletic program, ad reach out to the greater Worcester community.
Executive Board
• SAAC President (a junior or senior) works with the advisor(s) to set the agenda for the EB meetings and chairs the EB and SAAC meetings; represents SAAC whenever and wherever appropriate.
• SAAC Vice-President (a sophomore or junior) acts in the absence of the President; oversees SAAC committees; and attends NEWMAC SAAC meetings.
• SAAC Communication Director records attendance for meetings; takes minutes for SAAC and EB meetings; and works with the Sports Information Director to update the SAAC web site.
• SAAC Treasurer approves all expenditures; provides a report at SAAC meetings; and is responsible for organizing the 50-50 raffle held during the high school tournament.
• Chair of Intra-Team Support organizes activities/events that will foster better support between teams and athletes.
• Chair of Campus Engagement organizes events to incorporate the student body into the athletic program.
• Chair of Community Outreach organizes events to reach out to the greater Worcester Community.
Team Representatives
• Each team may select 1-2 representatives each year to serve on the SAAC. In some cases additional members will be included.
• Representatives are responsible for attending monthly SAAC meetings and must participate in one of the three initiative groups (Intra-Team Support, Campus Engagement, and Community Outreach).
• Representatives are expected to sere as a liaison between their teams and the SAAC/athletic department administration and are responsible fore relaying pertinent information discussed at the meeting to their teammates and coach.
Goals for 2006-2007
1. To increase the awareness of SAAC to the athletes and the campus
2. To strengthen the connection between athletics and the Clark Community
3. To strengthen the connection between athletics and the faculty
4. To significantly improve our intra-team support
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