UA Pine Bluff Athletics

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to promote a positive and total student-athlete experience by broadening knowledge of NCAA legislation and bylaws, supporting academic achievement, protecting student-athlete welfare, and expanding campus and community service relationships for overall growth and development of student-athletes.

Guiding Principles

The purpose of the UAPB and SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.  To this end, through the orderly establishment and enforcement of legislation, the committee aims:

a. To encourage sound academic practices for student-athletes;
b. UAPB student-athletes on the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee; SWAC. 

c. To actively participate in the governance of the Southwestern Athletic Conference;

d. To provide leadership and a voice in the development of public attitudes toward intercollegiate athletics generally;

e. To promote student-athlete participation in the legislative process;

f. To address the future needs of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in a spirit of cooperation and mutual benefit of the member institutions;

g. To stimulate good sportsmanship;

h. To garner the support of athletics administrators, coaches and staff on initiatives important to student-athletes.

SAAC Executive Board:
                                                                             


SAAC Members At-Large: 
President - Tyra Taylor
Vice President - Kalani Vreen
Treasurer - James "Trey" Glymph
Secretary- Shakaidria Hubbard
Social Media Rep- Haley Reeves
SWAC SAAC Rep - Jasmine Davis
 Cecilia Thompson (Chair) 

 
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