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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
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About Us:
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee or SAAC for short is an organization that seeks to unify the student athlete body and provide them a voice in matters concerning UConn, the American Conference, and the NCAA communities. The unified voices of team representatives in SAAC provide input on NCAA regulations as well as other issues relevant to student-athletes. In addition to this SAAC members also help coordinate community service projects that many of the teams participate in. SAAC is dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience and fostering a positive athlete of them.
Mission Statement: The mission of UConn SAAC is to encourage student athletes to uphold the values of pride, responsibility, respect of the University of Connecticut while allowing these athletes to develop skills that help their larger local communities and foster a positive student-athlete image.
We aim to guide student-athlete's development in two major ways. Personally through:
Life skill classes
Life skill workshops
Education Seminars and Conferences
Goal Settings
Community Service
Career Wise through:
Job Placement services
Network Fairs
Mock Interviews
Resume creation and development.
