Student-Athlete Advisory Committee


STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The mission of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to provide a link of communication between Howard student athletes and athletic department administration and to provide a support system for student-athletes to discuss various issues specific to the rigors of student-athlete life.  Additionally, it is our mission to fairly represent Howard student-athletes in advising our institution, MEAC/ NEC and NCAA on issues affecting student-athletes.

What is the Student AthleteAdvisory Committee (SAAC)?

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee is made up of student-athletes.  It's purpose is to increase athletic awareness and communication among the student-athletes, athletic department, administration, faculty, and student body.  Basically SAAC is the student government for student-athletes.

Five main components of SAAC:

  • Academic Development and Excellence
  • Athletic Development and Excellence
  • Personal Development
  • Career Development
  • Community Service

SAAC Advisor: Alexiss Robinson 
SAAC President: Gazelle d'Artois 
SAAC Vice President: DeAndre Henderson 
SAAC Co-Secretaries: Brittany Jackson, Brittany Stephens

 SAAC Community Service Project: OPERATION TEDDY BEAR

 

SAAC Community Service Project: WHUR 96.3 FOOD 2 FEED