WHAT IS SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on their experience. The group also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses. - ncaa.org

OUR MISSION

• To act as a liaison between all student-athletes and the athletic administration, faculty, and staff. 
• To promote AU Intercollegiate Athletics by endorsing community service, social events and the support of team spirit. 
• To foster unity and camaraderie between all student-athletes and their teams. 
• Increase the Conference's involvement in the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
• Provide the student-athletes with a "voice" at Ashland University.

MAKE-A-WISH

Though the focus of campus SAACs is intended to be more parochial in nature, communication among campus and national SAACs offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.

Functions of campus SAACs:

• 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.

Members of a campus SAAC have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope.

The campus committee is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare at their respective institutions. Campus committees can facilitate better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.

The campus SAAC may also serve 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 relevant to NCAA student-athletes.

Through the grass-roots efforts of campus SAACs, student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.

Led by the Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Division II schools partner with the Make-A-Wish foundation to raise funds nationwide for the organization.

2025-26 SAAC OFFICERS

  
Klaira Paramore, President (women's golf)                                      Jaden Cook, Vice President (football)

  
Rachel Crumbacher, Morgan's Message (women's lacrosse)         Maddie Fleck, social media/marketing (women's golf)

  
Alaina Heller, mental health (women's track and field)                    Rachel McCool, community service (women's soccer)

  
Natalie Miskerik, student-athlete engagement (women's soccer)    Ravin Morgan, community service (volleyball)