Student-Athlete Advisory Council
* Dec. 2009 SAAC Update-submitted by SAAC pres. Clayton Harrison:
SEWANEE ATHLETES SUPPORT ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS
Over the last several weeks, each of Sewanee’s athletic teams has funded and purchased Christmas gifts for 17 “angels” in nearby Grundy County. These so-called “angels” are underprivileged children, ranging from ages six months to 17 years, whose families do not have the means to provide them with Christmas presents this year given the current economic situation.
The effort was organized by the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC). The money raised for the gifts was completely independent of team athletic budgets. It was simply the result of student-athletes having the desire to give from their own pockets to brighten the lives of some local children at Christmas.
Photo caption: The SAAC came together on Thursday, December 10, Reading Day, to deliver the presents to the Grundy County Angel Tree.
Sewanee SAAC Mission Statement
SAAC is a group of dynamic student-athlete team leaders who collaborate, trust each other, complement one another, and share common goals that produce extraordinary results. The men and women of SAAC strive to make a difference in the lives of others through motivation, inspiration, and a commitment to achieve success through the pursuit of excellence.
Our main goals in achieving this include:
Foster communication between athletic administration, student-athletes, and teams.
Offer feedback and insight into athletic department issues.
Generate a student-athlete voice in the formulation of athletic department policies.
Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams.
Encourage active involvement of student-athletes for community service projects.
Promote a positive image of athletics on campus by celebrating and generating excitement for our unique community of high-achieving student-athletes.
Provide personal growth opportunities for student-athletes through leadership skill development.
The purpose of SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience.