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STUDENT- ATHL ETE ADV I SORY COMMI T TEE The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. It also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses. Two members of each Virginia Tech sports team serve on SAAC each academic year. PERSONAL DEVE LOPMENT The Office of Student-Athlete Development aims to help student-athletes lead balanced lifestyles, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills. Each team is required to attend two personal development programs during the year to educate student-athletes. CAREER DEVE LOPMENT Virginia Tech student-athletes go through their collegiate athletics experiences with the understanding that they will need to secure a job upon graduation. The Office of Student-Athlete Development works to enhance student-athlete career development by collaborating with the Virginia Tech Career Services Office. Student-athletes also receive assistance in learning about majors and minors, preparing for career fairs, and obtaining postgraduate scholarships and internships. ACADEMI C EXCE L L ENCE The Office of Student-Athlete Development is also responsible for nominating student-athletes for academic honors and awards. Athletes are nominated for on-campus, Atlantic Coast Conference and national awards. Student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA are rewarded and honored on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll. In 2016-17, more than 300 student-athletes were named to this prestigious list. COMMUN I T Y OUTREACH Virginia Tech student-athletes are now involved more than ever in the local community. In conjunction with the mission of the Office of Student-Athlete Development and the Ut Prosim motto (“That I May Serve”), student-athletes are encouraged to volunteer throughout their college experience. Each team partners with a local community organization and volunteers time at community-wide events. Along with large volunteer efforts, student-athletes engage in community support, with visits to local hospitals and elementary and middle schools. Community organizations also can request Tech student-athletes to attend local outreach events. Involvement in this program helps maintain and improve the positive relationships between student- athletes and the surrounding community. Reyna Gilbert-Lowry Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development/SWA Danny White Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services/ Universtity Affairs Natalie Forbes Senior Director for Student-Athlete Development Shelby Miller Director for Student-Athlete Development SERV I CES STAF F #getB3 TTER #ThisIsHome 97