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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

The Santa Clara University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a dynamic group of student-athletes dedicated to providing a voice for the interests and concerns of the student-athletes. SAAC provides feedback and insight into athletics department policies and proposed NCAA and West Coast Conference (WCC) legislation. Additionally, SAAC strives to foster camaraderie and unity between student-athletes, the athletics department, and the university community. Some areas SAAC focuses on include: academics, community service, university relations, student-athlete welfare, sportsmanship, leadership development, career services, civic engagement and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion). SAAC hosts annual events in the areas of Anti-Racism, Faculty Appreciation, Sustainability and Wellness.

Santa Clara SAAC Core Values

  • Hard Work
  • Confidence
  • “Buy In”
  • Approachability
  • Collaboration
  • Compassion
  • Empathy
  • Gratitude
  • Momentum
  • Consistency 
  • Humility 

RELATED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS/LINKS

SCU SAAC: Instagram

WCC SAAC Website

NCAA SAAC Website

The Santa Clara University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a dynamic group of student-athletes dedicated to providing a voice for the interests and concerns of the student-athletes. The committee focuses on areas such as: academics, community service, university relations, student-athlete welfare, sportsmanship and career development.  SAAC also strives to facilitate community, foster camaraderie as well as unity between student-athletes, athletics department and the university community.