Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Mission Statement
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) serves as an organization to bridge communication between student-athletes and administration, as well as lead community service initiatives and provide opportunities for personal growth and leadership development for all Pioneer student-athletes. SHU SAAC gives our student-athletes a voice on our campus, at the conference level, and with the NCAA. It aligns with the mission of National SAAC, which is "to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image." To learn more about the structure of National SAAC, please follow this link.
2024-25 Executive Board
Carson Reeder - SAAC Co-President
Paige McNeil - SAAC Co-President
Justin Bloise - SAAC Co-Vice President
Emma Chambers - SAAC Co-Vice President
Kerryn O'Connell - SAAC Mental Health Representative
Kelly Parker - Co-Community Service Representative
Olivia Suter - Co-Community Service Representative
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Community Service Initiatives
NEC Canned Food Drive
- A competition amongst 10 NEC institutions to raise canned goods for each institution's local community. SHU SAAC annually raises nearly 2,000 canned goods to donate to St. Charles Church in Bridgeport, CT.
NEC Money Wars
- A friendly competition amongst the SAAC groups of the 10 NEC member institutions in which each school designates a two-week period to raise the most money for the Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation.
Team IMPACT 5k
- An annual event held in the fall, celebrating Sacred Heart's partnership with Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization which matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams.
Mental Health Social Media Campaign
- A NEC SAAC initiative to raise awareness, destigmatize, and educate student-athletes on mental health.
Student-Athlete End of Year Celebration
- An event held by SAAC to come together and celebrate another successful academic year.
