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STUDENT- ATHL ETE ADV I SORY COMMI T TEE
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made
up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete
experience. It also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect
student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses. Two members
of each sports team serve on SAAC each academic year.
PERSONAL DEVE LOPMENT
The Office of Student-Athlete Development aims to help student-athletes
lead balanced lifestyles, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth
and decision-making skills. Each team is required to attend two personal
development programs during the year to educate student-athletes.
CAREER DEVE LOPMENT
Virginia Tech student-athletes go through their collegiate athletic experiences
with the understanding that they will need to secure a job upon graduation. The
Office of Student-Athlete Development works to enhance student-athlete career
development by collaborating with the Virginia Tech Career Services Office.
Student-athletes also receive assistance in learning about majors and minors,
preparing for career fairs, and obtaining postgraduate scholarships and internships.
ACADEMI C EXCE L L ENCE
The Office of Student-Athlete Development is also responsible for nominating
student-athletes for academic honors and awards. Athletes are nominated for
on-campus, Atlantic Coast Conference and national awards. Student-athletes
with a 3.0 GPA are rewarded and honored on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
In 2014-15, 373 student-athletes and 124 members of support groups were
named to this prestigious list.
COMMUN I T Y OUTREACH
Virginia Tech student-athletes are now involved more than ever in the local
community. In conjunction with the mission of the Office of Student-Athlete
Development and the
Ut Prosim
motto (that I may serve), student-athletes
are encouraged to volunteer throughout their college experience. Each
team partners with a local community organization and volunteers time at
community-wide events. Along with large volunteer efforts, student-athletes
engage in community support with visits to local hospitals and elementary
and middle schools. Community organizations can also request Tech student-
athletes to attend local outreach events. Involvement in this program helps
maintain and improve the positive relationship between student-athletes and
the surrounding community.
Reyna Gilbert-Lowry
Senior Associate Athletics Director for
Student-Athlete Development
Danny White
Associate Athletics Director for
Student-Athlete Development
Natalie Forbes
Director for
Student-Athlete Development
Shelby Miller
Coordinator for Student-Athlete
Development
Johanna Smith
Assistant Director, Career Services/
Career Services Liaison for Athletics
SERV I CES
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