CHAMPS LIFE SKILLS/ SAAC Student Athlete Advisory Commi ee The Student-Athlete Advisory Commi ee (SAAC) is a body of student athletes (two representa ves from each athle c team), who have been selected by the Tennessee State University coaches and athletes. SAAC provides its members an environment to express opinions, concerns and new ideas that would enhance the student-athletes’ experience at TSU. The commi ee also offers the student-athletes an opportunity to have a more personal rela onship with members of the athle cs department administra on and the community by assis ng local chari es and community programs.
2010-11 SAAC President Meredith Stafford
Women’s basketball senior Meredith Stafford is the OVC SAAC representa ve for TSU. She will represent TSU as its spokesperson for business regarding the OVC and the league’s SAAC organiza on.
T mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate The aathle cs as an integral part of the campus educa onal p program and the student-athlete as an integral part o of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/ LLife Skills Program was created to support the student d development and to enhance the quality of the studentaathlete experience within the university se ng. TTennessee State is commi ed to providing the support necessary to make its student-athletes as successful n aas possible in the five commitment areas. The TSU Champs/Life Skills program is designed to help student C aathletes realize their full personal, academic and athle c poten al. Our staff is dedicated to providing the resources necessary to help all TSU student-athletes realize their goals. Commitment to Academic Excellence To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and gradua on. Commitment to Athle c Excellence To build philosophical founda ons for the development of athle c programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of all student-athletes. Commitment to Personal Development support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emo onal wellbeing, personal growth and decision-making skills. Commitment to Career Development To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals. Commitment to Service To engage the student-athlete in service to his or her campus and surrounding communi es.
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