The mission of SAAC is to:

* Enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete
welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image
* Support and encourage athletes in their development athletically and academically
by promoting discipline, time management skills and goal setting
* Facilitate open communication between student-athletes, the academic community,
coaches and administrators
* Increase the Conference's involvement in the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
* Promote good sportsmanship, fair play, leadership and academic achievement among student-athletes
* Provide the student-athletes with a "voice" in the Conference