Geneseo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The Geneseo student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is comprised of student-athletes representing each of the 20 varsity athletic teams in the department. Meeting twice a month, the committee serves as an avenue of communication between student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators with aims to promote growth and education through participation in intercollegiate athletics.
SAAC addresses changes in rules and regulations, organizes community service events and focuses on building a positive image of student-athletes while providing an avenue for individuals to bring forth any issues their respective teams are facing.
Geneseo Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
The Geneseo Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is dedicated to advocating for, understanding, and engaging in anti-racist efforts and the embracement of under-represented communities (including, but not limited to racial, ethnic, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, linguistics aspects) across all sports. With the involvement of students, coaches, faculty, and alumni, we are devoted to cultivating this safe environment and promoting the well-being of our student-athletes.
Geneseo Student-Athlete Mentors (SAMs) and Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC)
The Student-Athlete Resource Center will aim to promote student-to-student mentorship, offering student-athletes resources in academics, career development, NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations, and mental health assistance in one convenient location. Led by a group of student-athlete mentors, in collaboration with the Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) program, Lauderdale Health Center, and the Geneseo Athletic Department, the Resource Center will serve as a forum for group/individual discussion and education of relevant topics to student-athlete life on the SUNY Geneseo campus.
SARC mentors are volunteer student athletes who offer a helping hand to other student athletes. Mentors are responsible for providing athletes with support in their athletic, professional, and career goals.
Who are the Student-Athlete Mentors?
- Current involvement in Geneseo Athletics
- Demonstrating and developing leadership skills
- Role model for other student athletes
- A resource for student athletes regarding information and questions
- Punctuality with meeting times and office hours
- One-on-one meetings with student-athletes
