CCSU SAAC Mission Statement:

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote connections between student-athletes and the student body, to further support a close campus community, to encourage student participation in athletics, as well as student-athlete participation in other campus activities.

What is SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is the voice of the student-athletes. Every NCAA member institution has its own SAAC, and there are also national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III.

SAAC Membership

SAAC is comprised of student-athletes and students with interests in athletics. Membership is open to any student at CCSU who want to have an input on issues regarding student-athletes and the campus community.

Events and Activities for 2011-12

• Speak to NBHS 9^th graders about college and being a student athlete
• Tour New Britain Youth Football and Cheerleaders around campus
• Dodging Breast Cancer Dodgeball Tournament
• NEC Building Communities Competition
• NEC Penny Wars
• Rich Royster and Brittany Mariani Memorial Flag Football Tournament

SAAC Officers 2011-12

Advisor:
Molly McCarthy
Compliance

President:
Jillian Cipriano ‘12
Women's Soccer

jilliancipriano@my.ccsu.edu

Vice President:
Gene Johnson ‘12
Football

Genej0052@gmail.com

Treasurer:
Katie Lang ‘13
Swimming & Diving

katielang@my.ccsu.edu

Secretary:
Lauren O’Kelly ‘13
Swimming & Diving

okellylae@my.ccsu.edu

NEC Representative:
Meghan Burke ‘12
Women’s Lacrosse

meghanburke@my.ccsu.edu

Feel free to contact any of the officers above if interested in attending a club meeting, all students are welcome.

Meetings are on select Sunday evenings at 7pm, in Kaiser.