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Orange Empire Conference

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Mission Statement

The mission of the Orange Empire Conference (OEC) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the student-athlete experience by promoting leadership, community engagement, and a unified voice within the conference. SAAC serves as an advocate for student-athlete well-being, academic success, and the continuous improvement of the student-athlete experience in intercollegiate athletics.

Purpose 

The purpose of the OEC SAAC is to serve as a vehicle for addressing and discussing concerns and issues that student-athletes face within the conference. The committee represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and serves as a platform for dialogue between student-athletes and conference administrators.

Additionally, SAAC will promote and celebrate student-athlete achievements, fostering a culture of excellence both in competition and in the classroom.

Functions of SAAC

  • Serve as a liaison between student-athletes of OEC member institutions and conference administrators.
  • Represent the collective concerns of student-athletes while discussing issues that impact student-athlete well-being.
  • Provide input on conference policies, procedures, and initiatives.
  • Advocate for academic success, leadership development, and community involvement.
  • Assist in the promotion and execution of OEC championship events and postseason contests.

Committee Members Structure

  • The SAAC shall be comprised of one student-athlete representative from each OEC institution.

Rotating Representation:

  • Even-numbered years (based on the fall academic year):
    • Cypress College, Fullerton College, Irvine Valley College, and Santiago Canyon College shall have a male representative.
    • Saddleback College, Orange Coast College, Riverside City College, Golden West College, and Santa Ana College shall have a female representative.
  • Odd-numbered years:
    • Cypress College, Fullerton College, Irvine Valley College, and Santiago Canyon College shall have a female representative.
    • Saddleback College, Orange Coast College, Riverside City College, Golden West College, and Santa Ana College shall have a male representative.
      *The gender representation will switch only if the institution does not have a returning representative. 

Meetings & Structure

  • The committee shall meet a minimum of twice per year (once each semester) at a member institution.
  • The SAAC President must attend all OEC meetings to represent the committee.
  • Executive Board: The SAAC executive board shall consist of a President, Vice President, and Secretary, appointed by the conference office.

Voting Structure

  • A quorum of six out of nine voting members is required to conduct committee business.
  • Each institutional representative shall have one vote.
  • A simple majority of the individuals present is required to pass a motion or proposal.