Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
SAAC Purpose -
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is comprised of representatives from each team in an effort to create a cohesive voice for all student-athletes at Rider. As the NCAA highlights, "the mission of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image."
Meet Rider's SAAC
President: Shelby Dyer, softball
Vice President: Max Manolache, men's swimming & diving
Secretary: Kate Mahmud, field hockey
Social Media/Graphics Chair: Emma Bonshak, field hockey
Mental Health Chair: Kaelyn Barker, women's cross country/track & field
Community Service Co-Chair: Bethie Morgan, women's soccer
Community Service Co-Chair: Casey McLaughlin, women's swimming & diving
DEI Chair: Christian Bermudez, baseball
SAAC Advisor - Liz Sapudar
The Responsibilities of SAAC Representatives:
- Promote a positive student athlete image
- Generate a student athlete voice from within the Athletic Department
- Actively participate in SAAC meetings
- Report information from SAAC meetings to teammates
- Generate ideas to enhance the overall student athlete experience
- Advocate from teammates at SAAC Meetings
Links
What is SAAC (NCAA SAAC Website)
Follow Rider SAAC on Instagram
