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Next SAAC Meeting
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Please email Carrie Thomas (Carrie.Thomas@baruch.cuny.edu) with any questions about Baruch SAAC.
Welcome the new Baruch College SAAC 2023-2024 E-Board!
Co-President: Meenakshi Mugrai (Softball) and Jordyn Schwartz (Softball)
Co-Vice President of Internal and External Affairs: Grace Osuch (Softball), Caroline Gallagher (Softball)
Treasurer: Steven Margolis (Men's Tennis)
Secretary: Mia Faddah (Softball)
Mental Health Coordinator: Julia Cuttone (WXC and Softball)
Social Media Coordinator: Bridget Campanelli (Softball)
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2022-23 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
Advisor: Carrie Thomas
President: Julia Cuttone (Softball & Women's Cross Country)
Vice President: Danielle Petrunti (Softball)
VP of Internal Affairs: Meenakshi Mugrai (Softball)
Co-VP of External Affairs: Jillian Quinn (Women's Swimming & Cross Country) and Aanya Shukul (Women's Swimming)
Co-VP of Diversity and Inclusion: Jackenson Edme (Men's Basketball) and Nada Bain (Men's Basketball Team Manager)
Co-Social Media Coordinators: Bridget Campanelli (Softball) and Jackenson Edme (Men's Basketball)
Treasurer: Daniel Sedgh (Men's Cross Country)
Co-Secretaries: Samuel Yakobav (Men's Swimming) and Guadalupe Valle (Women's Cross Country)
2021-22 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
SAAC Advisor - Carrie Thomas (Assistant AD for Academics, Compliance & Eligibility / SWA)
President - Julia Cuttone (Women's Cross Country and Softball)
Vice President - Danielle Petrunti (Softball)
Secretary - Nada Bain (Men's Basketball Team Manager)
2020-21 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
President - Amanda Lee (Women's Cross Country and Swimming)
VP of Internal Affairs - Kevin Chen (Men's Cross Country and Swimming)
VP of External Affairs - Julia Cuttone (Softball)
VP of Marketing - Isabella Mansour (Women’s Tennis)
Secretary - Amy Zeng (Softball)
Treasurer - Karina Gotz (Women’s Swimming and Softball)
Team Representatives:
Women's Tennis: Lauren Kraker, Hailey Feuer, Victoria Kisling, Regina Kelley, Isabella Mansour
Men's Tennis: Cristian Guerrero, Philip Dwan. Jack Reese
Baseball: Liam O'Gara, Conor McCabe, Robert Raman, Robert Wakely
Softball: Julia Cuttone, Julia DiMarcello, Victoria Kisling, Carly Quint, Danielle Petrunti
Men's Soccer: Frank Iacovano, Matteo Bonati, John Ananoria, Ryan Mendes
Men's Swimming: Kasper Gacek, Kevin Chen, Abdul Bari Khan, Evan Nikolic, Daniel Vasikoff (Spring)
Women's Swimming: Amanda Lee, Karina Gotz, Aanya Shukul
Women's Cross Country: Nathalia Molineros, Amanda Lee, Karina Chiqui
Men's Cros Country: Sam Grimmke, Victor Carrano, Jack Santoro
Women's Basketball: Melinda Spahiu, Nia Dawson, Frances Synder
Men's Basketball: Ryan Panagakos, Jack Reese, Jehmel Fair
Men's Volleyball: Michael Higgins, Leon Petrovitsky, Meni Musheyev
Women's Volleyball: Anesa Feratovic, Stella Chung, Young Gi Go (Christine)
2019-20 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
President - Leslibeth Romero (Women's Swimming)
VP of Internal Affairs - Julian Tineo (Men's Swimming)
VP of External Affairs - Karina Gotz (Women's Swimming)
VP of Marketing - Kellen Sela (Men's Soccer)
Secretary - Danielle Petrunti (Softball)
Treasurer- Juan Bedoya (Men's Swimming)
Team Representatives
Women
Basketball: Melinda Spahiu, Frances Snyder, Nia Dawson
Cross Country: Urgan Chodon, Karina Chiqui
Tennis: Lauren Kraker, Regina Avrutis, Kaitlyn Rivera
Softball: Victoria Kisling, Danielle Petrunti, Julia Cuttone
Swimming: Amanda Lee, Karina Gotz, Leslibeth Romero, Onika George
Volleyball: Cindy Cui, Anesa Feratovic, Anita Sengara
Men
Baseball: Matteo Flamio, Liam O'Gara, Nicholas Umile
Basketball: Joseph, Zecchino, Jr., Ian Voss-Potts, Jehmel Fair
Cross Country: Jack Santoro, Victor Carrano, Yassin Aitmaatallah
Soccer: Elliot Breslav, Kellen Sela
Swimming: Joseph Vasile, Kasper Gacek, Julian Tineo
Tennis: Abhinav Srivastava, Hudson Kaylie
Volleyball: Meni Musheyev, Edward Grinberg, Michael Higgins
Follow SAAC on Twitter: BaruchSAAC
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2020 Baruch College Athletics Anti-Bullying Video
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2018-19 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
President - Mohammed Amer
VP of Internal Affairs - Markella Giannakopoulos
VP of External Affairs - Leslibeth Romero
VP of Marketing - Victoria Kisling
Secretary - Danielle Petrunti
Follow SAAC on Twitter: BaruchSAAC
2018-19 Events
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for Breast Cancer - October 11
Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk at Central Park - October 14
Early Learning Center—starting Oct 11 and ongoing through school year
Big Brother/Big Sister (College Dream Day) with P.S. 153 on March 29
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2018 Official Baruch D3Week Video (YouTube)
Throughout the course of the 2017-18 year, SAAC participated in the following events:
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – Twenty of our student athletes walked in the early morning 5K on a chilly October morning.
- Birch Family Services Walk – Several members of SAAC volunteered at different points along the 5K walk.
- Baruch Early Learning Center – Two times per week throughout the academic year each team took turns sending two athletes to the ELC to read and engage with the children.
- Leadership Forum – Two SAAC members represented Baruch College in Washington DC learning how to become a more effective leader.
- College Dream Day – 11 members of SAAC attended PS 153 in Harlem to talk with the young students about college, playing sports and chasing their dreams.
- NCAA Convention – SAAC President attended NCAA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.
- DIII Week Video – 13 student athletes participated in the making of a video stating “What D3 Sports Mean to Me”
- Bearcats Brother and Sister Program – Opposite gendered sports chose one big game to attend as a team to support their sibling Bearcat team. (Ex. Women’s Volleyball & Men’s Soccer)
2017-18 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
PRESIDENT—KAITLYN VICHAS (SOFTBALL)
VP OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS—YEASLIE VELASCO (WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL)
VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS—MOHAMMED AMER (MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING)
VP OF MARKETING—VICTORIA KISLING (SOFTBALL)
SECRETARY—CHRISTIAN MINICH (SOCCER)
TREASURER—MARIA MYRIANTHAPOULOS (WOMEN’S BASKETBALL)
'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk' at Central Park - October 15, 2017
2016-17 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
SAAC Advisor: Carrie Thomas
President - Maximiliano Navarro III (Men's Tennis)
Vice President of Internal Affairs - Kaitlyn Vichas (Women's Volleyball)
Vice President of External Affairs - Allie Jackson-Hing (Women's Tennis)
Vice President of Marketing - Jacqueline Kennedy (Women's Basketball)
Treasurer - Marisa Bou (Women's Volleyball)
Secretary: Christian Minich (Men's Soccer)
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Mission Statement
The mission of Baruch College's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to serve as liaison between student-athletes, other students, adminisitration, the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC), the NCAA, and local New York City community. SAAC aids to develop initiative, drive, and leadership in student-athletes both on-and-off campus.
SAAC Values
Respect for People
We value each person's intrinsic worth and uniqueness. We acknowledge everyone's contribution and honor his/her opinions. Our atmosphere ia open, honest, supportive and fulfilling.
Responsibility for Actions and results
We keep promises. each person is empowered to succeed and is 100 percent accountable for his/her actions. We challenge the status quo, promote continuous improvement, and reward excellence. We lead by example and do not avoid difficult situations. We work safely, complies with laws, and are good student role models on campus.
Relationships with Each Other
Our success is built on quality relationships. We communicate openly and truthfully in a timely manner. We encourage constructive feedback. We are committed to each other and have fun together. We are helpful and compassionate. We treat others the way we want to be treated.
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SAAC hosted their inaugural meet-and-greet event on Thursday, February 16, 2017, which presented their first SAAC Constitition. This was an event to allow student-athletes to get to know each other, particularly in sports that do not compete during the same time of the year. There was also a special guest speaker Matthew Parker (Founder of GradX) to give recruiting advice and help jumpstart careers. Parker will seeking December graduates and 2017 graduates for opportunities in financial services and high growth technology sector. Please send your resumes to Emily@GradX.io.
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2016-17 STORY: SAAC Participates in Staten Island Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
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Congratulations to Gurkirat Hans, Michael Simmonds, Hussnain Ali for winnin SAAC's 2016 3-on-3 Basketball Fundraiser for Special Olympics on December 1, 2016.
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2015-16 STORY: SAAC Holiday Food Drive Totals 250 Pounds of Donations to City Harvest
2015-16 STORY: SAAC to Host Drive to Send Valentine Day Theme Cards to Troops
2015-16 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board
SAAC Advisor: Carrie Thomas
Co-Presidents - Justin Starrantino (Men's Soccer), Safiya Sergeant (Women's Swimming)
Co-Treasurers - Marisa Bou (Women's Volleyball), Natalie Murawski (Women's Cross Country)
Vice President of Marketing - Vanessa Santana (Women's Basketball)
Vice President of Internal Affairs - Allie Jackson-Hing (Women's Tennis)
Co-Secretaries: Kaitlyn Vichas (Women's Volleyball), Cassandra Lagana (Softball)
What is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)?
A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
Functions of campus SAACs:
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Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
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Disseminate information.
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Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
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Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
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Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
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Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
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Organize community service efforts.
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Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
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Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
For more information or to ask questions, please contact Charles Lampasso: 646-312-5060 or Charles.Lampasso@baruch.cuny.edu
Pictured - Bearcats at Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park 2016
2015 SAAC Breast Cancer Fundraiser Poster
Pictured - Bearcats at Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park 2015
Pictured - Bearcats at Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park 2014
Pictured - Bearcats at Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park 2013
Bearcats Olympics 2013
The SAAC hosted a special Bearcats Olympics with various student-athletes of all sports on Tuesday, April 16, during club hours in the auxiliary gym.
The event was created to help student-athletes meet from other teams, which is not always possible with their busy schedules.
The event featured refreshments as student-athletes had fun playing volleyball.
