Mission Statement
The mission of the Student Athlete - Advisory Committee (SAAC) of Northern Illinois University is to inspire and enhance the student-athlete experience through promoting opportunities within the university, athletic department, and outside community while providing a facet to serve and protect the interests and image of the student athlete.
Vision
To motivate participation from all student athletes and NIU students in community service events that enhance Northern Illinois University and the community of DeKalb.
Newsletter
May 2008
Membership
SAAC promotes itself as a community service based organization open to all NIU students. It also serves as a liaison between student athletes and the rest of campus. It encourages student athletes to serve as ambassadors to enhance NIU's regional and national reputation. Our membership is open to any NIU student who is interested and willing to engage in community service activities.
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Rachel Pinson President Track and Field Marketing |
Will McDermott Vice President Wrestling Psychology |
Lacy Meece Secretaryr Cheerleading Media Studies |
Tim McCarthy Treasurer Football Health Education |
Jessica Statler Director, Resource Bank Challenge of Champions Track & Field Marketing |
SAAC Members
| Rachel | Pinson |
| Will | McDermott |
| Lacy | Meece |
| Tim | McCarthy |
| Sean Patrick | Kowal |
| Richard | Oruche |
| David | Nykiel |
| Michael | Patton |
| Brian | Smith |
| Bobby | Stevens |
| Joe | Zimka |
| JC | Aikenhead |
| Steve | Algozino |
| Javier | Bernabe |
| Terriel | Cannon |
| Brooke | Farsberg |
| Garrett | James |
| Zach | Jecklin |
| Bristan | Kelley |
| Kyle | Martin |
| Alfonso | Monroy |
| Chris | Rufa |
| Shari | Welton |
| Anne | Senn |
| Marke | Freeman |
| Lilian | Asuaje |
| Carissa | Burdi |
| Anna | Coil |
| Andrea | Colosimo |
| Ashton | Flora |
| Meghan | Ginter |
| Theresa | Kiel |
| Kyle | Knotek |
| Lauren | Kubasiak |
| Joreigh | Landers |
| Krista | McPherson |
| Jenna | Mitchell |
| Jessica | Statler |
| Zack | Taylor |
| Blake | Gotkowski |




