GLVC SAAC STRATEGIC PLAN
Outcome-Oriented Goals
The goals are outcome-oriented statements that provide direction and identify priorities the GLVC SAAC hopes to address in the immediate future. The achievement of each goal aids the group in supporting its mission statement. Each goal is accompanied by a set of key objectives that will help move the GLVC SAAC towards its desired future state.
To improve communication at the national, conference, and institutional levels.
· Enhance student-athlete communication and awareness of the mission of SAAC. (On-going)
· Find a way to create awareness and enthusiasm through SAAC using appropriate measures for your institution.
· Establish methods for inter-SAAC communication (i.e. list-serve, monthly minutes, job descriptions/responsibilities, etc…). (On-going)
· Encourage greater involvement with national issues & legislation. (On-going)
Promote an understanding of the role of the Division II student-athlete.
· Implement a conference academic award honoring top institution.(06-07)
· Encourage campus and conference SAACs to establish mentoring as a priority that provides academic support to student-athletes and future student-athletes.(05-06)
· Encourage each campus SAAC to develop a “why we play” statement that exemplifies and delineates the Division II student-athlete.(05-06)
· Strive to be actively involved in the community through the GLVC SAAC Challenge. (05-06 & Beyond)
· Participate in the NCAA National SAAC Initiative, aim of 100% participation. (05-06 & Beyond)
· Present SAACs mission statement and summary of activities it promotes to all student-athletes. (05-06)
· Distribute informational flyers to campus and community organizations and create and/or maintain a website that provides information related to SAAC. (05-06)
Promote an atmosphere within SAAC that encourages and welcomes unity among all student-athletes.
· Strive to ensure that each sport is represented and has an equal voice on the campus SAAC. (05-06)
· Actively engage the institutions faculty athletics representative, coaching staff and athletic administrators in the workings of the campus SAAC. (05-06)
4. Ensure student-athletes are active participants in the governance of Division II intercollegiate athletics at the conference level
· Encourage student-athlete understanding of and involvement in legislation at the conference level. (05-06)
· Include a student-athlete representative at GLVC business sessions. (06-07)
Encourage the promotion and enhancement of the overall conference championship experience for all GLVC sports.
· Explore pre-determined sites for all men’s and women’s GLVC Championships. (06-07)
· Support campus SAAC involvement at GLVC Conference Championship events. (05-06)
· Market conference championships within community: activities, banquet, schedule, etc… (05-06)
· Utilize the Conference SAAC to recognize individual and team accomplishments. (05-06)