The Student-Athletic Advisory Committee system, founded in 1989 by the NCAA, is an integral advising body for the 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. The NCAA requires that every member institution and athletic conference have a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
At Carleton College, we seek to serve the Varsity programs that shape the college experiences of over 400 student-athletes and represent these athletes on the Carleton campus and in the Northfield community. Carleton's SAAC is comprised of over 50 Student-athletes (at least 2 representatives from each of Carleton's 20 sports) and is organized by an 8-member Executive Board.
Carleton SAAC meetings are from 12:15-1:00 p.m. on the Thursday of 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th weeks each term (location TBA).
2024-2025 Executive Officers
Co-Presidents: Megan Cablk '25 (women's soccer) & Jivana Nagpal '25 (women's swimming & diving)
Vice-President: Lola Taraday '26 (women's swimming & diving)
Secretary: Esme Song '26 (softball)
Events: Piper Dean '25 (women's soccer)
Communication: Carter Sichol '26 (women's golf)
MIAC rep female: Olivia Siebert '25 (women's golf)
MIAC rep male: Rye Storrs '26 (football)
Treasurer/Concessions: Grace Colburn '26 (softball)
Advisor: Heidi Jaynes
- Encourage unity and communication between Carleton 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 community service projects and volunteerism.
- 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
Homecoming Week promotion
Annual "Halloween Knights" Carnival - free event for the Northfield community
Halloween "Candy Gram" fundraiser
Vote on NCAA proposed legislation
Concession stand management - fundraising for Letter Awards
- Winter Term
Special Olympics Unified Basketball game with St. Olaf SAAC
Valentines Day "SAAC-capella Candy Gram" fundraiser
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Action Event at the MW Basketball Game
Concession stand management - fundraising for Letter Awards
- Spring Term
Carleton Triathlon
NCAA Division III Week
KNIGHT Awards Banquet
Concession stand management - fundraising for Letter Awards
