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DePauw Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 

What is SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is comprised of student-athlete representatives from each of DePauw University’s athletic teams. Members are chosen on the basis of coach recommendations and must be responsible and vocal leaders from their respective team.

What does SAAC offer?

The DePauw SAAC is the primary conduit of communication between DePauw student-athletes and the DePauw Athletic Department. The SAAC is responsible for keeping the administration updated on the student-athlete experience and concerns of individual athletic teams. The SAAC also makes a concerted effort to positively impact the DePauw campus as well as the greater Greencastle community. Philanthropic efforts include participation in a national NCAA Division III partnership with the U.S. Special Olympics Organization and sport-by-sport charity drives.

MISSION

"The mission of the National 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."

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be to:

  1. Generate a student-athlete voice within the NCAA structure
  2. Promote a positive student-athlete image
  3. Reflect the concerns and interests of the student-athletes on DePauw's 23 varsity sports teams
  4. Organize events for the inclusion and celebration of student-athletes 

Meet the Executive Board

Mei-Li Minnich  Co-President: Mei-Li Minnich | Women's Swimming & Diving 

Sheehan, Danny  Co-President: Danny Sheehan | Baseball / Football

Truax, Grace   Vice President: Grace Truax | Women's Soccer / Women's Track & Field
Maura Fitzgerald  Community Outreach:Maura Fitzgerald | Women's Basketball
Hourdas, Alexa  Mental Health Co-Coordinator: Alexa Hourdas | Women's Soccer
Valentine, Devon  Mental Health Co-Coordinator: Devon Valentine | Football
Drew Straub  D3 Week Coordinator: Drew Straub | Baseball
Kirby, Nora  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator: Nora Kirby | Women's Golf
Brelage, Thomas  DESPYS Coordinator: Thomas Brelage | Men's Cross Country/ Men's Track & Field
Novotny, Alaina  Social Media Coordinator: Alaina Novotny | Women's Soccer

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