The Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is comprised of student athlete representatives from each of UMass Boston's teams. The purpose of the organization is to promote all UMB sports and provide student athletes an opportunity to impact those issues that affect their daily lives.
SAAC is the student athlete's voice and their vehicle to implement new ideas and influence positive change to enhance the student-athlete experience at UMass Boston.
Members of each team will nominate and select an eligible student athlete to represent their sport on the SAAC. An alternate will also be selected, in the event that the designated representative cannot attend a meeting. It is expected that each team will be represented at every scheduled meeting/event.
Throughout the year, student athletes are encouraged to communicate ideas and concerns to the respective representative of their sport.
Mission Statement
The mission of the UMass Boston Athletic Department 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.
Article I
Section I: Name:
The name of this student organization shall be known as the UMass Boston Athletic Department Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Article II
Section I: Purpose:
The purpose of SAAC is to provide a forum for the student-athletes and to serve as a liaison between the student-athletes and the UMass Boston Administration at both the academic and athletic level. SAAC will design and implement programs to encourage academic achievement, health promotion, and social responsibility to enhance the entire student-athlete experience. SAAC members will make themselves available to all student-athletes to listen and support them with regards to any issues that may arise, while working closely with the coaches, captains, the SAAC coordinator and athletic administration.
Article III
Section I: Membership:
SAAC will be comprised of no less than one and no more than two member from each intercollegiate varsity team. Each team will select members from their team to serve.
Section II: Meetings/Attendance:
Regular attendance is expected, if a member misses more than two (2) meetings he/she will be placed on probation and the officers will determine his/her continued membership. All officers will oversee the attendance policies.
Article IIII
Section I: Amendments:
Amendments to this constitution may be introduced at the conclusion of any meeting and must be distributed in writing. Voting shall occur at the meeting following introduction. Ninety-percent (90%) of the teams must be present to discuss and vote on amendments and two-thirds (2/3) majority of SAAC shall be necessary to ratify amendments.
Article IV
Section I: Officers' Requirements:
SAAC will elect a President ,a Vice President and a Secretary from the membership at the end of each academic year. The officers shall serve the term and are eligible for re-election provided they meet all stated qualifications. The officers will oversee and rule on all attendance issues of the membership.
Section II: Officers' Duties:
Presidents:
a. preside over meetings
b. facilitate discussions at meetings
c. create working committees when needed
d. serve as liaisons to Athletic Department
e. SAAC spokespeople to the community and the rest of campus
f. schedule monthly meetings and any special meetings as needed
Secretary/Treasurer keep and send out minutes of all meetings to student-athletes and coaches via email list serve
a. correspond with members and other organizations about SAAC activities
b. take attendance at meetings
Article V
Section I: Voting:
Each team will have one vote and must have representation at the meeting for that vote to be cast. No proxy votes will be allowed.
A quorum must be present in order for a vote to be taken and quorum is defined as 60% of the total number of current UMass Boston Intercollegiate teams. If a quorum is not present all discussion on the proposed legislation must be tabled until the next scheduled meeting or special meeting called by the Presidents.
There must be a 60% majority for any legislation to pass. If a majority is not achieved the legislation fails.
a. representatives from each team will have a chance to vote by attending the meeting
b. the quorum is sixty percent of the membership
c. there must be a sixty percent majority vote for legislation to pass
d. voting can be suspended until the next meeting with a motion
