Mission Statement

The mission statement of the University of South Carolina 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.

Purpose

1. To generate a student-athlete voice within the university structure by supplying a vehicle of communication between the athletic administration and student athletes.
2. To provide equal and representative input of USC student-athletes.
3. To solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
4. To build a sense of community within the athletic program involving all athletics teams.
5. To organize community service efforts.
6. To promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.

Composition

The USC SAAC is composed of two or more athletes who compete in their respective varsity sport at USC. Ex-officio members include the Director of Student-Athlete Development, the Senior Associate Athletics Director, and the Compliance/ NCAA Faculty Representative. In addition, if not already a member of the SAAC, USC's representative to the NCAA National Leadership Conference will serve as a member. Former SAAC members who have completed their eligibility may also attend meetings to lend their experiences.

Representative Selection Process

The initial members of the USC SAAC were nominated by their respective coach.

Terms for the student-athletes are parallel to their eligibility; as long as a student-athlete is eligible to compete in their sport, they may remain on the SAAC.

When a member completes their eligibility, it is their duty to select and mentor the next student-athlete to represent their team. This selection process will promote a sense of personal responsibility to the success of the USC SAAC.

Officers

a. President
     a. Preside over meetings.
     b. Serves as liaison to the Athletics Department.
     c. Functions as spokesperson from USC to community.
     d. May represent USC at South Eastern Conference SAAC meetings.

b. Vice President
     a. Presides over meetings when President is absent.
     b. Oversees all standing committees and reports to Executive Board any relevant information.
     c. Exercises all the functions of the office of President in the absence of the President.
     d. Performs such duties as are incidental to the office and which are required of the office by the SAAC.
     e. May represent USC at Southeastern Conference SAAC meetings.

c. NCAA National Leadership Conference Representative
     a. If this individual is not one of the elected officers, they will serve on the executive committee.
     b. May represent USC at Southeastern Conference SAAC meetings.

d. Secretary
     a. Keeps written records of all USC general meetings and common meetings and is in charge of membership.
     b. Performs such duties as are incidental to the office and which are required of the office by the SAAC.
     c. May represent USC at Southeastern Conference SAAC meetings.

e. Treasurer
     a. Register the Organization with Office of Student Programs
     b. Oversee any purchases made by SAAC (t-shirts, socials)
     c. Attend regular meeting and executive meetings
     d. May represent USC at Southeastern Conference SAAC meetings

f. Historian
     a. Helps keep visual records of SAAC activities
     b. Performs such duties as are incidental to the office and which are required of the office by the SAAC
     c. Organizes and decorates SAAC office
     d. May represent USC at Southeastern Conference SAAC meetings

Responsibilities of Representatives
1. Attend monthly meetings.
2. Communicate to their team and administration.
3. Serve on subcommittees as they are incidental to the SAAC.
4. Commit to SAAC projects.

Meetings

The committee meets in person twice monthly, unless otherwise indicated by schedule. The committee may also meet and communicate via email and phone if necessary between meetings.