The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee were created to support the student-athlete development initiatives of NCAA member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education.
Activities that student-athletes have participated in to earn points in the Barry Unity Cup are Athletes Supporting Athletes at home athletic contests, National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Holiday Party, Dine Like A Diplomat, Sport Psychology Sessions, Drug & Alcohol Seminar, Miami Rescue Mission, Career Fair, Relay for Life, Alternative Spring Break, Thanksgiving Baskets, Clothing Drive, Sport Clinics, SAAC Meetings, International Tax Seminar, Fun Fit Fridays and Make-A-Wish Fundraising.
The Barry University Student- Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of at least two student-athletes per varsity sport assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on the Barry University campus.
The Barry University SAAC is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare on our campus. It facilitates better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.
The Barry University SAAC also serves as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issue that may be national in scope and relevant to NCAA student-athletes.
Functions of the Barry University SAAC:
- Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
- Disseminate information
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation
- Organize community service efforts
- Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government)
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus
