Student Athlete Advisory Committee
The Bard College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is composed of student athlete representatives from the eleven varsity programs sponsored by the College. The College’s Faculty Athletics Representative, a member of the coaching staff, and an athletics advisor are also members of the SAAC. Each member serves as a liaison between the committee and his/her team. Membership on this committee is a responsibility. Dedication and participation are necessary to maintain membership. The length or term of membership is for the duration of the student athlete’s eligibility.
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Mission Statement
The Bard College SAAC seeks to enhance the total student athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting the welfare of the student athlete, and fostering a positive student athlete image to the campus and within the community. Bard College is dedicated to the athletics and academic achievement of all student athletes and adheres to all NCAA Division III legislation.
Meetings
The meeting’s agenda is composed by the officers, in consultation with the SAAC Advisor.
The next meeting will be on Monday, September 22, 2008. The meeting will be held in the Campus Center Meeting Room from 6:30-8:00 p.m..
The Spring Skyline Conference SAAC meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2008 at SUNY Purchase College.
SAAC Advisor
Jennifer Watson, Raptors Program Director, Club Sports Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach, serves as the SAAC Advisor.
She may be reached at 845-758-6822 ext: 6811 or watson@bard.edu.
Faculty Athletics Representative
Mark Halsey holds the position as the College’s FAR.
E-mail is halsey@bard.edu.
2007-2008 Officers
President: Aleks Romano: ar966@bard.edu
Vice-Presdient: Trevor McGinn: tm118@bard.edu
Secretary: Henry Schenker: hs665@bard.edu
