ART U SAAC

Mission Statement
ART U SAAC is the Academy of Art University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a collaboration of student-athletes representing all intercollegiate NCAA Division II teams competing for Academy of Art University.
The mission of ART U SAAC is to:

• Bring the student-athlete community together by bridging the gap between all athletes.
• Provide feedback to the athletic administration on proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
• Foster student-athlete welfare.
• Create relationships between student-athletes and the community by organizing community service efforts and raising funds for various causes.
• Become a sounding board for the athletic administration by generating a student-athlete voice where concerns are addressed.
• Advise the athletic administration on how to spend NCAA funds.
• Maintain our integrity as Urban Knights.

Philosophy
We embrace our slogan, "Be Artist. Be Athlete." and strive to fill the stereotypical gap between artists and athletes. ART U student-athletes place a strong precedence on integrity, respect, honesty, commitment, and positive communication in their pursuit of excellence academically, artistically, and athletically. ART U SAAC parallels that precedence with its representation of ART U student-athletes and strives to embody those characteristics in its various leadership positions.
 

2024–2025 Members
President, Chairwoman of Community Service: Liberty Herrera (Softball)
Vice President, Chairwoman of Publicity: Lida Wos (Softball)
Vice President, Chairman of Social Events: Chris Stokes (Men's Soccer)
Vice President, Chairwoman of Social Events: Maddie Morrow (Women's Basketball)

Advisors: Michael Morini, Mitch Davis, Danielle LaPergola, Caitlyn Smith
 

SAAC Links

PacWest SAAC
NCAA SAAC
 

NCAA - United As One 

NCAA United As OneI am an NCAA student-athlete and I pledge to be a Champion of Unity on my team, on my campus, and in my community.
 
I pledge to stand against all forces of division and separation.
I pledge to embrace differences and strive for inclusion and collaboration.
 
I pledge to stand against racism, hate, and discrimination.
I pledge to strive for love, care, and forgiveness.
 
I pledge to stand against silence, deceit, and obscurity.
I pledge to strive for dialogue, truth, and understanding.
 
I pledge to stand against fear and doubt.
I pledge to strive for trust and belief in one another.
 
I pledge to stand against complacency and stagnancy.
I pledge to strive for change and growth.
 
I commit to supporting my fellow student-athletes in all circumstances that impact them.
I commit to both choosing unity personally and encouraging it for all.
 
I pledge these things because we are stronger together.
#UnitedAsOne