What is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)?
A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes 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 NCAA member institution campuses.

Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.

Division III SAAC Mission Statement
The mission of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenants of teh Division III philosophy.

Purpose of SAAC
- To promote communication between the Athletics Administration and the Student-Athlete.
- Disseminate information.
- Provide feedback and insight into the Dept. Of Athletic issues or concerns.
- Generate a student-athlete voice regarding formulation of athletic policies.
- Build community within Privateer Athletics with all athletic teams.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA Legislation.
- Organize community service events.
- Promote a positive student-athlete image and sense of unity on campus.

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Maritime SAAC Executive Board
The Executive Board is made up of SAAC members elected by their peers on the committee.

Responsibilities of the Executive Board
- Preside over meetings
- Serves as SAAC liaison to the Department of Athletics
- Shall represent SAAC at any applicable conference or NCAA meetings
- Performs such duties as are incidental to the office

2022-23 Executive Board
President: Theo Noble, Men's Basketball
Vice President: Tim Lombardi, Men's Lacrosse
Secretary: Michael Varela, Football

2022-23 SAAC Members
Baseball: Jaden Shea
Men's Basketball: Jake Cosgrove*, Theo Noble
Men's Cross Country: Jake Mundok
Women's Cross Country: Mary Cirelli*, Aisling Donnelly*
Football: Sergio Borda, Michael Varela
Men's Lacrosse: Tim Lombardi, Christian Vera
Women's Lacrosse: Mary Cirelli*, Anya Josberger*, Kathryn Sandford*
Men's Rowing: Jacob Pascarella
Women's Rowing: Mary Cirelli*
Sailing: Marcus Adam, Rebecca Runyan
Men's Soccer: Jake Cosgrove*
Women's Soccer: Anya Josberger*, Kathryn Sandford*
Men's Swimming & Diving: Stephen Roe
Women's Swimming & Diving: Lauren Barriteau, Mary Cirelli*, Aisling Donnelly*
Women's Volleyball: Jessica Mele
*-multi-sport athlete (listed under all which participate)