COMMITTEE INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN POSSIBLY SERVING ON NCAA COMMITTEES

NAME OF COMMITTEE:  NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS:  There is one from each of the Division I conferences for a total of 31.

GENERAL DUTIES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

· The mission of the Division I SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

· Members must be active in their campus and conference SAACs in order to have an informed opinion to bring to the Division I SAAC.

· It is the responsibility of SAAC members to become informed and educated about the various issues affecting Division I.

· SAAC members must keep their campus and conference committees educated about relevant issues at all times.

· Due to their involvement at the local and national level, SAAC members must act as leaders and liaisons within their conferences.

· Adhere to deadlines when submitting and responding to all forms of correspondence from the national office and other SAAC members.

· Review the agenda and all attachments sent prior to a meeting.

· Communicate with the institution's conference office, as appropriate, to help in formulating positions on various pieces of legislation.

NUMBER OF IN-PERSON MEETINGS PER YEAR:

· The fall meeting is usually in November, away from campus, for three days (dates will include weekends).

· The winter meeting is always in conjunction with the NCAA Convention in January for five days (dates will include weekends).

· The summer meeting is usually in July in the same location as, and immediately preceding, the NCAA Division I Management Council meeting for four days (dates will include weekends).

NUMBER OF CONFERENCE CALLS PER YEAR:

· One hour teleconference in April.

· Other conference calls as needed.