Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The SAAC is an advisory group for the Athletic Department on matters pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and student-athlete affairs.  The SAAC also coordinates events throughout the academic year that involve student-athletes from all of the intercollegiate teams. 

CHAMPS Lifeskills Sessions

Northern Michigan University is a member of the NCAA CHAMPS LifeSkills program that supports the five aspects of CHallenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success, commitment to athletic excellence, commitment to academic excellence, commitment to service, commitment to personal development, and commitment to career development. 

Athlete of the Month

Individual committee members nominate student-athletes for the Athlete of the Month Award.  Nominations are then voted on  by a committee within the Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports Department.