The Student-Athletic Advisory Committee system, founded in 1989 by the NCAA, is an integral advising body for Division III. SAAC is a student-run committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience, promote athletics, provide community service, and offer input on NCAA legislation and voting. The NCAA requires that every member institution and athletic conference have a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
At Carleton College, we seek to serve the NCAA Varsity programs that shape the college experiences of over 400 student-athletes and represent these athletes both on the Carleton campus and in the Northfield community. Carleton's SAAC is composed of 9 Executive Board students committed to serving and supporting each and every student-athlete throughout their four years as a Knight.
Carleton SAAC meetings are from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on the Thursday of the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th weeks each term. Check the Carleton SAAC social media and email reminders for the most accurate meeting locations.
2026-2027Â Executive Officers
Co-Presidents: Megan Smith '27 (Volleyball & Softball) & Dillon Croco '28 (Men’s Golf)
Vice-President: Rider McCormick '27 (Football)
Secretary: Will Umsheid '29 (Men’s Soccer)
Events: Gabby Cilella '29 (Women's Tennis)
Communication: Lilly Soillis '28 (Women's Swim & Dive)
MIAC Female Representative: Emily Vogel '29 (Softball)
MIAC Male Representative: Wilson Taraday '28 (Baseball)
Treasurer/Concessions: Abby Kvart '28 (Volleyball)
Advisor: Amy Erickson
- Encourage unity and communication between Carleton’s student-athletes, teams, coaches, and athletic administration.
Offer input on NCAA rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
Increase involvement and awareness of athletic programs on campus and in the community through service projects, volunteerism, and philanthropic endeavors.
Serve as role models for the department, student-athletes, the community, and children.
Be actively involved in educational programming and leadership opportunities that foster personal growth, development, and team building
- Fall Term
First-Year Athlete Bonfire
Annual Knights Homecoming Week
Vote on NCAA proposed legislation
Concession stand management - fundraising for Letter Awards
- Winter Term
Three-Point Contest fundraisers
Student-Athlete Bowling nights
SAAC Dodgeball tournament
- Spring Term
NCAA Division III Week
Polar Plunge Special Olympics Fundraiser
Carleton Community Triathlon
Annual Knight Awards Banquet
