Viterbo University

Student Athlete Advisory Committee Constitution
 

PURPOSE:

The Viterbo University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is in place for the purpose of:

1.       Providing a communication link between varsity athletes and the athletic administration.

2.       Encouraging communication and unity among and between varsity athletes and teams.

3.       Increasing involvement and awareness of athletic programs on campus and in the community. 

MEMBERSHIP:

The committee will be composed of two athletes from each varsity team. Each team will have one vote for decision-making purposes.

Committee representatives will be appointed by their respective coaches based on team members’ recommendations.  Each member is expected to serve a one-year term and may be reelected.  Team representatives should be selected in the spring semester for the upcoming year.  Any varsity student-athlete is eligible for appointment.

Membership is open to the general Viterbo University student body as well.

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Attend all committee meetings.

2.       Represent the team’s views in council meetings.  Keep team apprised of current committee issues and communicate the team’s views back to committee.

3.       Encourage team members to assist with any projects deemed significant by the committee.

OFFICERS’ COMMITTEE:

At some point toward the end of the year the committee will assign the following officers committee positions to take over for the following year:

1.       President – works along side of the committee advisor (Assistant Athletic Director) in all aspects of committee development and function, acts as the chair of the committee, responsible for the performance and obligations of the officers as well as the entire student-athlete advisory committee and organizes and conducts the monthly meetings which includes setting the agenda and collecting the appropriate information needed for each meeting.  The president will also be responsible for the organization and implementation of the committee’s community related activities and functions.

2.       Vice-President – works along side the committee president in follow-up of all aspects of committee development and function, responsible for the organization and implementation of the committee’s on-campus activities and functions.  The vice-president will also assume the president’s responsibilities as needed.

3.       Secretary – is responsible for maintaining all records, including meeting minutes, attendance and will assist the president in preparing the agenda and any information to be sent to membership before each scheduled meeting.  The secretary will also distribute meeting minutes to each coach.

ACTIVITIES:

Committee meetings – Committee meetings will be held monthly.  Changes to the committee meeting schedule can be made based on committee needs.  The committee’s function is to provide an opportunity for interaction between Viterbo University student-athletes and the athletic administration.  The Assistant Athletic Director, the Athletic Director and/or an Athletic Staff representative will be present at meetings.

***   All other activities will be determined through committee process.   ***