S.A.C. (Student-Athlete Council)
Who are we?
A team of 20-25 student-athlete leaders representing a diverse constituency of peers, who collaborate to enrich the student-athlete experience.
Note: The Lehigh Student-Athlete Council is affiliated with the national "Student-Athlete Advisory Committee" (SAAC) consortium:Â http://www.ncaa.org/governance/committees/division-i-saac
Our Mission:
To advocate for the development and welfare of the student-athlete experience by providing opportunities to:
- Develop leadership and professional skills
- Build meaningful relationships
- Serve the community
- Celebrate the achievement of all student-athletes
Core Values:
Leadership
- Advocating for student-athlete needs and welfare by engaging in meaningful dialogue, big picture problem-solving, and strategic planning around issues confronting student-athletes
- Taking initiative to improve the student-athlete experience
- Positively influencing others through our actions and our integrity
Education
- Coordination of workshops and events that provide student-athletes with the opportunity to explore curiosities and gain knowledge with skills and tools to aid personal/professional growth
Relationships
- Creating a culture of Lehigh pride and loyalty within our current and alumni athletics communities
- Connecting with key groups/organizations across campus
Service
- Selflessly giving back and building the community off campus through the C.O.A.C.H. Program
For more information about the Student-Athlete Council, please contact Advisors:
Roseann Corsi, rz00@lehigh.edu
Anna Patterson, aap213@lehigh.edu
S.A.M. (Student-Athlete Mentors)
A team of carefully selected and intentionally trained peer educators engage weekly with first-year student-athletes through the P.R.I.D.E. program to support their transition and provide guidance throughout their first semester at Lehigh. Knowledgeable about resources on campus and modeling habits of high performance in balancing academic, athletic and social commitments, mentors complement the leadership of team captains through meaningful relationships with teammates and peers.
Program Director, Julie Ammary, can be reached via email:
jds5@lehigh.edu
S.A.L.S.C. (Student-Athletes Leading Social Change)
What is S.A.L.S.C.?
Student-Athletes Leading Social Change (SALSC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for social change made up of current and former collegiate student-athletes from schools across the world.
The Lehigh S.A.L.S.C. Team: Who are we?
A group of student-athletes dedicated to building an inclusive community through meaningful connections, servant leadership, and bringing awareness to social issues.
Lehigh S.A.L.S.C. Mission:
The mission of Lehigh SALSC is to foster a more inclusive community on the campus, national, and international levels by using the platform, network, and leadership lessons gained through collegiate athletics.
Believe in the future. Aspire to change. No one stands alone.
For more information please contact Program Advisor, Anna Patterson via e-mail:
aap213@lehigh.edu
C.O.A.C.H. PROGRAM
"Community Outreach by Athletes who Care about Helping"
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Community Outreach by Athletes who Care about Helping (C.O.A.C.H.) is a service program that operates in accord with the National Consortium for Academics and Sports to help (along with parents, teachers and coaches) elementary and middle school students and their peers make informed choices regarding their education, drug and alcohol issues and other factors which may affect reaching their full potential. The participating Lehigh student-athletes talk about substance abuse, time management, academic motivationand other concerns of younger students and student-athletes.
Community outreach by Lehigh student-athletes has been a part of the athletic program since 1991. Visits to elementary and middle schools have been made by a number of student-athletes and coaches. Our athletes also work with community groups in association with Lehigh athletic events.
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519 out of 630
Student-Athlete Participants
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68 Events Held
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3,429 Hours of
Community Service
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"Together Helping Kids"
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Roseann Corsi via e-mail:
rz00@lehigh.edu
