Transcript Transformational Leadership - Northeast

New Member
Orientation
Northeast-10 SAAC
Presented by: Carey Demos
WELCOME!!!
Table of Contents
1. DII Structure Overview
2. SAAC Overview
3. Conference SAAC Responsibility
3. Resources
4. Opportunities
5. Advice
6. Teamwork
NCAA Division II
Governance Structure
Presidents Council
President Charles Ambrose
Pfeiffer University
Carolinas-Virginia Conference
Management Council
Dave Brunk
Conference Commissioner
Northeast-10 Conference
SAAC
Megan Burd
Wheeling Jesuit University
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
*Largest committee within Division II governance structure*
COMMUNICATION
National SAAC
Conference SAAC
Campus SAAC
FACTS
The largest school in
Division II has 22,845
students; the smallest
has 383 students.
One Division II
institution is male only.
Three Division II
institutions are female
only.
Division II has 12
independent active
member institutions.
Division II has 23 active
member voting
conferences.
Division II has two active
member institutions in
Alaska, four active
member institutions in
Hawaii and four active
member institutions in
Puerto Rico.
DII Student-Athletes
graduate at rates 10-15%
higher than the general
student population
SAAC MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Division II
Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee is to enhance the
total student-athlete
experience by promoting
opportunity for all studentathletes; protecting studentathlete welfare; and fostering
a positive student-athlete
image.
NATIONAL SAAC
Accomplishments
Rules Education Bracelets
Make-A-Wish Corporate
Partnership
Facebook Document
Guide to Recruiting
Guide To Grid Completion
Model Conference &
Campus SAAC documents
Sportsmanship Banners
Division II Sportsmanship
Statement
As Division II Student-Athletes, we commit to
sportsmanship and ethical conduct by
demonstrating fair play, responsibility and
respect. We invite you to support this effort.
Future Initiatives
SAAC DVD/Media Resource
Game Environment Regulation
Division II “I Chose” Campaign
Community Engagement Initiatives
2006-07 Make-A-Wish Goal: $100,000
NE-10 CONFERENCE SAAC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a Conference SAAC Binder to be
passed along during member turnover.
Provide a thorough campus update
Actively engage in discussions and provide
feedback on student-athlete issues
Ensure your institution is represented by at
least one of the two Conference SAAC
members at each in-person conference
meeting
NE-10 CONFERENCE SAAC
RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT’D)
Maintain an active presence with Conference
SAAC via email or other electronic
communication
Discuss the legislative grids on the campus
level and submit them to the National SAAC
Rep (See next slide)
Report Conference SAAC issues back to
your Campus SAAC to keep lines of
communication open
Participate in Conference SAAC community
service initiatives
Completing the Grids
CAMPUS SAAC ROLES:
– Distribute Grids to Campus SAAC members
– Walk through each proposal to ensure thorough
understanding by voters
– Encourage questions, debate, & discussion of each
student-athlete issue before voting
– Completely fill in grids & provide comments
CONFERENCE SAAC ROLES:
– Participate in Conference Call to become well-versed on
the proposals
– Vote on behalf of your institution’s position
– Submit completed grids to National SAAC
Representative by deadline.
SAMPLE GRID
Proposal Title
and
Number;
Affected Bylaw
Intent
Statement
Rationale in Italics
Things to Consider
[Questions and Answers]
SPOPL Number: 16
Effective Date:
August 1, 2007
Title: ELIGIBILITY -TRANSFER
RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENT -CHAMPIONSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
Affected Bylaw:
14.5.1.4
Intent: To specify that a student-athlete who is required
to fulfill an academic year of residence is not eligible to
participate in any NCAA championship during the
vacation period immediately following the academic
year of residence.
Rationale: The intent of the transfer residence
requirement is for a student-athlete to be withheld from
all competition for one full academic year. It is not
appropriate for a student-athlete to be eligible for NCAA
championships that occur during the vacation period
immediately following the conclusion of the transfer
residence requirement, since that championship was
tied to a season during which the individual was not
eligible for other competition.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Q: Does this mean a basketball player who sits for
one spring-one fall may not participate during
Christmas break?
A; No, proposal tied to NCAA championship.
Basketball championships occur in spring term (not
during vacation period).
S O A
Comments
VOTING – SAMPLE GRID
S
O
A
Support
Oppose
Abstain
5
7
3
Comments
Oppose- Red-shirting gives an unfair “opportunity
to compete” to red-shirted S-A
Support- These games do not count towards
championships so they are more like practice than
competition.
 The comments section (In a simple list
like the example) is the most crucial
It’s important to write portion of grid completion, because
national SAAC determines its position
the tally for each
position, not just
from these comments. In a close vote,
check one box.
always write comments for both
positions.
Resources
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Model Campus SAAC document
Guide to grid completion
CHAMPS/Life Skills
SAAC Liaison, National SAAC
Representative
– DII SAAC website:
www.ncaa.org/d2saac
Opportunity
…for YOU as Student-Athletes…
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Campus SAAC member
Conference SAAC member
National SAAC member
NCAA National Leadership Conference in
Orlando, Florida participant
– Regional Leadership Conference
participant
– Community Involvement volunteer
Suggestions for SAAC Members
• Start with members dedicated to the committee’s
purpose – Create a Support Team
• Determine the committee’s most important
initiatives for the year in August or September
• Identify allies within and outside of athletics (ex:
Athletics Director, Career Services Center, etc.)
• Meet as often as needed – don’t go overboard,
though! (Once per month or as needed)
• Serve as a sounding board for athletics
administrators; respond with respectful and
thoughtful comments.
• Do not just talk about change, act toward it!
Surround yourself with PEOPLE
The following are people with who you should
have regular communication and who will share
your passion for student-athlete issues:
Campus
Student-Athletes, Director of Athletics, Senior Woman
Administrator (SWA) and Faculty Athletic
Representative (FAR).
Conference
Conference SAAC members, National SAAC
Conference Representative
Conduct and Expectations
Alcohol may be available at some NCAA functions.
Alcohol use for individuals under the age of 21 is
illegal in all 50 states. All individuals can face
serious legal consequences for underage drinking
or for providing alcohol to minors.
While attending meetings, members must be openminded and respectful of other people’s opinions.
The committee will handle any necessary
disciplinary issues among its members.
SAAC members must adhere to attendance policy
Advice
Suggestions for SAAC Liaisons
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Play an active role.
Be present and available.
Share your knowledge.
Provide the “big picture” perspective.
It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers,
just help us find the people who can help us.
• Advise us, guide us, never decide for us!
TEAMWORK + PASSION
= SUCCESS
SAAC Webpages
www.ncaa.org/d2saac
www.northeast10.org/saac
Questions
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Our work today will effect all
current student-athletes and all
student-athletes coming after us…