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- Article I
- Purpose
- A. To provide a forum where student-athletes may appropriately discuss needs, views, and experiences in the sporting experience at Grinnell College
- B. To facilitate and maintain effective communication between the student-athlete, Administration and Faculty, and the various sports teams.
- C. Foster and encourage unity between the sports teams while following the tenants of the DIII Philosophy.
- D. Promote and support Grinnell College Athletics.
- E. To actively promote and facilitate student-athlete participation in and community projects and provide a medium for social responsibility.
- Article II
- Structure
- A. Each Varsity team has two representatives to the committee.
- B. Committee members will serve semester terms.
- C. Sub-committee chairs will serve year long terms.
- D. Officers will serve year long terms.
- E. The committee will meet according to need, approximately twice per month. Each member is required to attend or find a suitable substitute.
- F. All members and substitutes may participate in the voting process. Each member in entitled to one and only one vote.
- G. The Athletic Director or his/her representative will serve as a facilitator and advisor to the committee. Her/his role will be a liaison between the administration and the members of SAAC.
- H. Each member shall be available to sit on at least one sub-committee.
- Article III
- Membership
- A. Membership is limited to Grinnell College student-athletes eligible to participate in their varsity sport.
- B. Members will be elected or appointed by the teams of coaches of the specific sport.
- C. Members must be eligible to participate in the sporting event in accordance with NCAA, Midwest Conference, and Grinnell College rules including academic eligibility.
- D. Membership may not be based on, or will members be treated differently due to sex, race, color, creed, sexual or associational preference, disability, age, or any further classification.
- Article IV
- Officers
- A. Elections will be held each spring semester for President, Vice President, and Secretary
- 1. The President of the previous year's committee will call for nominations for each office at the end of the spring semester
- 2. Nominee's names will be recorded and each member will vote for one person for each office. Each member may cast one and only one vote for each office.
- 3. Voting will be by show of hands and will be counted by the Athletic Director or another advisor.
- Duties
- A. Duties of the Executive Board
- 1. President
- a. Presides over meeting of the committee.
- b. Serves as a liaison to Athletic Department and Administration.
- c. Functions as spokesperson to college and general community.
- d. Calls or cancels meetings.
- 2. Vice President
- a. Serves as President when President is absent.
- b. Assists in the coordination of sub-committees
- c. Serves as Secretary when Secretary is absent.
- 3. Secretary
- a. Takes official written record of the proceedings of each and every meeting
- b. Disseminates all appropriate material to members, including copies of minutes and other pertinent information.
- 4. The Executive Board may be called to meet with the Athletic Director in order to set agenda and perform other duties.
- B. Duties of Representatives
- 1. Attend all meeting of SAAC.
- 2. In case of absence, must find a suitable replacement.
- 3. Report and discuss pertinent issues with the committee.
- 4. Serve as a liaison between individual teams and the committee.
- 5. Participates in activities sponsored by SAAC.
- C. Sub-Committees
- 1. If SAAC forms a sub-committee, it is the responsibility of the members of the sub-committee to perform its responsibility in a timely manner.
- 2. The sub-committee may need to meet as a time set by members in order to fulfill the needs of the sub-committee.
- 3. It is the responsibility of the sub-committee to report back to SAAC about the sub-committee actions.
- Article V
- Activities and Meetings
- A. SAAC will meet regularly to address problems, conduct business, and provide an open environment where student-athletes may voice their opinions and concerns.
- B. SAAC will meet according to necessity. Meeting will be held on Tuesday at 12:00 P.M., unless another time is found to be more convenient. The new time must be voted upon and posted.
- C. SAAC will work to develop and maintain open communication with the Administration and between athletes, coaches, and teams.
- D. SAAC will work to promote Grinnell Athletics through social and educational events within the College and the greater community.
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