2025-26 University of Dubuque Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
President: Nic Hubbard
Vice President: Taylor Martin
Secretary: Carson Rowe
Treasurer: Tyson Malak
Social Media Chair: Drew Hoffer
Spartan Spirit Leader: Tatiana Ptaszek
A-R-C Reps:Â TBA
Student-athletes have a voice in the NCAA through advisory committees at the campus, conference, and national level. Each committee is made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on campus.
Campus SAAC
Though the focus of campus SAACÂ is intended to be more parochial in nature, communication among campus and national SAACÂ offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
Functions of campus SAAC:
- Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
- Disseminate information.
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
Members of a campus SAAC have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope.
The campus committee is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare at their respective institutions. Campus committees can facilitate better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.
The campus SAAC may also serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issue that may be relevant to NCAA student-athletes.
Through the grass-roots efforts of campus SAAC, student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.
