MHC Student-Athletic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page No. 1 ______MINUTES OF THE MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC)
Sunday, March 20, 2016 – Kendade 305 – 7 p.m.
Participants: Allison Shilling, Squash Michaela Butin, Basketball Bri Groves, Swimming and Diving Jessica Taylor, Field Hockey Katie Tyler, Swimming and Diving Colby Newsham, Field Hockey Ishita Tibrewal, Tennis Kristina Ramsden, Field Hockey Madison Rosen, Tennis June Conti, Golf Julia Criscione, Track and Field Heeamin Lee, Golf Kelly Stevens, Track and Field Taylor Hough, Lacrosse Jamesa Allen, Volleyball Alyssa Tabrisky, Lacrosse Sara Robincheau, Volleyball Meg Ryan, Rowing Camden Carter, Peck Liaison Molly LaPointe, Rowing Clarissa Leight, SGA Liaison Libby Scheemaker, Rowing Nicole Villacres, SGA Liaison Alex Kenoian, Soccer Summer Hutcheson, Athletics Liz Rose, Soccer Administration Ragini Ghose, Squash
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m eastern time by the chair, Meghan Ryan. The members noted above were present.
1. Welcome and Announcements (Meghan Ryan) Ms. Meghan Ryan brought the SAAC to order.
2. Team Updates The Volleyball team won against Fitchburg in overtime. Rowing won their regatta against Williams and Smith. Cathleen Pruden competed in at the Division III National Championship and won All-American Honors and Honorable Mentions. Camille Coklow competed in the Division III National Championship and placed 3rd for the Women’s 60 meter dash.
3. Approval of the Minutes (Julia Criscione) It was VOTED that the minutes of the March 6, 2016 meeting be approved.
4. SGA Update (Clarissa Leight and Nicole Villacres) The Trans Memorandum has been approved and will be sent to the administration. Shannon Gurek from Financial Services came to the SGA to discuss the tuition increase. MHC Student-Athletic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page No. 2 ______5. President’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Update (Meghan Ryan) Erica Weathers will attend the next E-Board meeting to discuss SAAC’s answers to the questions they asked about how SAAC handles issues regarding diversity and inclusion. All SAAC members are welcome to attend the meeting to contribute to the discussion.
6. DIII Week (E-Board) The SAAC brainstormed trivia questions for the Game of the Week: Faculty Edition. Members of the SAAC will invite Lori Hendricks and Marcella Hall to be MCs for the event. The SAAC created a schedule for tabling at Blanchard Campus Center, Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, and the Library during DIII Week. Tabling will include button making. The SAAC worked out details for the Game of the Week: Faculty Edition regarding professors and lip syncing.
7. Call for Fundraising Ideas (Jessica Taylor) The SAAC brainstormed ideas for fundraising, including a dance-athon, a 50/50 raffle, laser tag, penny wars, a game of assassin, an awareness walk, and a large slip and slide. An ad hoc committee has been assigned to determine the feasibility of these options.
8. Admission and Recruiting Subcommittee Update (Molly LaPointe) Ms. Molly LaPointe explained that the admission and recruiting subcommittee has been working with Admission to get SAAC involved with recruits. They have considered the idea of making a virtual tour of Kendall Sports and Dance Complex for prospective students. The SAAC took a picture to post on the Admitted Students’ Facebook page.
9. Team Forum Topics (Claire Beckett) The SAAC discussed topics for the next team forum. These topics include Champion’s Choice team gear, dining, and strength and conditioning programing.
10. Announcements The squash team will be visiting the Peck School this coming week. Next Game of the Week: Lacrosse vs. Wheaton, April 6, 2016, hosted by Soccer
11. Next Meeting: Sunday, April 3, 2016
12. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned by Ms. Ryan at 8:02 MHC Student-Athletic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Sunday, March 20, 2016 Page No. 3 ______
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