Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAACs)*
"Student-athletes have a voice in the NCAA through advisory committees at the campus, conference, and national level. Each committee is made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on campus."
National SAACs (Divisions I, II and III)
"The mission of the National Student-Athlete Advisory Committees is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image."
Function of the national SAACs:
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the NCAA structure.
- Solicit student-athlete response to proposed NCAA legislation.
- Recommend potential NCAA legislation.
- Review, react and comment to the governance structure on legislation, activities and subjects of interest.
- Actively participate in the administrative process of athletics programs and the NCAA.
- Promote a positive student-athlete image.
(*from the
NCAA SAAC website)
E-Board members for 2025-2026
Ryaan Alshami (Men’s Swimming & Diving) - America East SAAC Rep.
Rebecca Kessler (Women’s Soccer) - America East SAAC Rep.
Beckham Chiew (Golf)
Alicia DeFilippis (Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field)
Sienna Fox (Women’s Lacrosse)
Eleanor Lees (Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field)
