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Enhancing Inclusion and Visibility: National SAAC Spring Meeting Overview

The National SAAC Spring Meeting focuses on fostering inclusion and visibility within Division III athletics. Key initiatives include collaboration with Athlete Ally and You Can Play, both dedicated to eliminating homophobia and promoting respect in sports. Attendees will discuss strategies for improving the presence of SAAC and addressing athlete concerns, with an emphasis on leveraging social media. This meeting serves as a platform for gathering ideas and support for the ongoing identity initiative, showcasing the impact of student-athletes in their communities.

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Enhancing Inclusion and Visibility: National SAAC Spring Meeting Overview

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  1. National saac update ODAC SAAC Spring Meeting

  2. Contact information • Audrey Hester • National SAAC rep for ODAC and MAC • S-A rep to the D3 Management Council • audreyhester6@gmail.com • audreyhester@go.rmc.edu • (804)221-9129

  3. Identity • Social media presence…furthering the identity initiative • CoSIDA…get SAAC and the SID together • 360 Proof (D3 and NASPA) http://www.360proof.org/ • Make National SAAC more visible and accessible • Ideas? • What can be do for you? • You Can Play Project/ Athlete Ally • Division III philosophy of equality and inclusion • http://youcanplayproject.org/ • http://www.athleteally.org/

  4. Athlete Ally • Nonprofit organization focused on ending homophobia and transphobia in sports by educating allies in the athletic community and empowering them to take a stand.   • We recruit Ambassadors in youth, collegiate, professional and international sports, who work to foster “allyship” in their athletic environments. • Athlete Ally also provides public awareness campaigns, educational programming and tools and resources to foster inclusive sports communities.

  5. You can play project • You Can Play is dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation.You Can Play works to guarantee that athletes are given a fair opportunity to compete, judged by other athletes and fans alike, only by what they contribute to the sport or their team’s success.You Can Play seeks to challenge the culture of locker rooms and spectator areas by focusing only on an athlete’s skills, work ethic and competitive spirit. • Videos

  6. Special Olympics • The partnership that began in 2011 has grown into something very special and it’s time to take it to the next level! • Remember to report your activity • http://www.ncaa.org/special-olympics-partnership • Unified Sports • Specific focus of the ESPN partnership • http://www.specialolympics.org/unified-sports.aspx • Inter-school events • Ideas?

  7. Division III week • April 7-13th marks the celebration of National Division III week! This week represents an opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community • Events on campus • Ways to get involved

  8. Mac saac structure • Organized executive board • Chair, Vice Chair • Attend Convention • Conference Calls • Meeting Retreat

  9. Discussion with fars • Fall 2013 FARA meeting • Steps to Support Student-Athletes Panel • Communication skills • Missed class time • Class scheduling

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