Meredith College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
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Meredith SAAC
The Meredith College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee consists of members from each varsity sport to represent the interests of student-athletes and their overall collegiate experience. The SAAC emphasizes academic integrity and community service opportunities and responsibilities. The committee fosters positive relationships among student-athletes and teams. The student-athletes assist the athletics department with the recommendation and implementation of programs to promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics within the College campus and surrounding community.
NCAA Division III SAAC
A student-athlete advisory committee is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on their experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses. The mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete well-being and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
News
New SAAC Officers Emerge
The Meredith College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) selected the slate of officers for the 2013-2014 academic year. After a two-year commitment as SAAC President, graduating senior softball player Sara Cranford passed her post to rising junior soccer member Megan Amanatides. more...
Meredith Hosts Athletic Banquet
The Meredith College Athletic Department hosted the annual awards banquet Wednesday, April 24, to celebrate the 2012-2013 accomplishments of the seven Avenging Angel teams and all student-athlete participants. Athletics Director Jackie Myers recognized the 63 student-athletes who earned at least a 3.0 grade point average during the 2012 calendar year, including eight named to the Vice-President's Club for earning a perfect 4.0. more...
Student-Athletes Part of CSA Day at Meredith
Throughout campus Tuesday, the Meredith College community enjoyed Celebrating Student Achievement Day, one of the college's premiere traditions. A full day of events included a research conference, awards ceremonies, dance and musical performances, art exhibits, panel discussions, and a special showcase focusing on the campus theme, Critical Thinking for Critical Times. more...
Meredith Athletics Celebrates National Student Athlete Day and NCAA Division III Week
Meredith College will celebrate National Student Athlete Day Sunday, April 7, in conjunction with NCAA Division III Week. Prior to the start of the final home regular season tennis and softball contests, Athletics Director Jackie Myers will recognize select student-athletes for achieving excellence in academics and athletics, while making significant contributions to the community. more...
Meredith SAAC Donates "Pennies for a Purpose" Collection to Relay for Life
The Avenging Angel Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will donate monies collected during the USA South's "Pennies for a Purpose" campaign to Meredith's Relay for Life team. more...
SAAC Hosts Meredith Service Day
The Meredith College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), led by President Sara Cranford and project coordinator Megan Amanatides, hosted the program's second Service Day Monday evening with more than one-third of the Avenging Angel student-athletes present. more...
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March
14, and stop by Tropical Smoothie
Participate in SAAC's “Pennies for a Purpose” change drive as part of a USA South Conference-wide initiative. SAAC will sponsor a FUNraiser at Tropical Smoothie at 1028 Oberlin Road on Thursday, March 14, 4-8 p.m. Stop by for a nutritious and delicious meal or snack to support the Avenging Angels. A portion of sales will go to the Meredith Relay for Life Team.
USA South "Cans Across the Conference" Results
The Meredith College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) collected 338 cans of non-perishable food this fall as part of the USA South's "Cans Across the Conference" competition. The group will donate the food to Meredith's "The Daisy Trade Too," a campus service group supporting Meredith students and families in need. more...
Meredith Hoops Extends a Hand
The Meredith College basketball team extended a helping hand Friday, November 10, to Raleigh's Inter-Faith Food Shuttle BackPack Buddies program. The team, complete with coaches, student coach and team manager, spent the afternoon packing backpacks for distribution to local schools. more...
Avenging Angels Lacrosse Unites for Special Olympics
Members of Meredith's new varsity women's lacrosse team joined "feet" to run for the Special Olympics Saturday, October 27. Team members Lottie Meadows, Lauren DeLucia, MacKenzie Smith and Meredith Upchurch partnered with coaches Lauren Scott and Kate McKinley in the "Color Me Rad Raleigh" 5K race at Walnut Creek. more...
Cross-Town Rivals Partner to Kick Cancer
The Meredith College and William Peace University soccer teams partnered together to raise awareness for breast cancer during a USA South conference event hosted by the Pacers on Wednesday, October 24. more...
Meredith Receives USA South Award
USA South Athletic Conference Commissioner Rita Wiggs was on hand Wednesday, October 10, to present Meredith College with the "Pennies for a Purpose" championship plaque. Student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) President Sara Cranford, Vice President Caroline Cobb and Meredith Athletics Director Jackie Meyers accepted the award prior to Wednesday night's volleyball match. more...
Avenging Angels Kick Off with Responsibility
The Meredith College athletics department teamed up with the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) to host the Meredith Student-Athlete Kick Off Monday, October 8. This marked the second such occasion celebrated by the Avenging Angels to highlight the four components of the College's athletics program mission statement: integrity, discipline, respect, responsibility. more...
