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Barone, Wilkins Partake in Annual C-USA SAAC Meetings
8/4/2020 3:26:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Academics
DALLAS – Two Florida Atlantic University student-athletes had the opportunity to attend the Conference USA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Meetings virtually last week. FAU SAAC president Sean Barone (men's cross country) and community relations chair Kara Wilkins (women's swimming & diving) were two of the conference's 28 representatives that participated in group discussions and reflected on official SAAC business.
"We went over multiple things, such as how things are looking with COVID, what measures are being taken/in the process of being worked out and initiatives to help apply this upcoming year," said Wilkins. "The meetings also had guest speakers talk about mental health and diversity and inclusion. It really helped me see all of the working parts to try and make this year work, along with educating me along the way."
The discussions focused on important topics and current events currently impacting collegiate athletics. These issues included career development, mental health and social justice awareness. The meetings also featured two guest presenters in Ivy Watts, a mental health empowerment speaker, and Nevin Caple, a diversity and inclusion consultant.
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"I was grateful and honored for the opportunity to represent FAU at an event with leaders from schools around the conference," said Barone. "Good conversations were held to address current events. I learned the value of being at the forefront of these conversations and look forward to being a part of the solution."
The student-athletes also participated in breakout sessions with their respective working groups, which encompassed diversity and inclusion, top issues, student-athlete health and safety, student-athlete engagement and future planning. C-USA SAAC is made up of an executive leadership council and those five working groups. Barone reported to the group discussing top issues, while Wilkins engaged in student-athlete health and safety.
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For FAU SAAC updates, follow along on Twitter (@SASC_FAU)Â and Instagram (@SASC_FAU).
"We went over multiple things, such as how things are looking with COVID, what measures are being taken/in the process of being worked out and initiatives to help apply this upcoming year," said Wilkins. "The meetings also had guest speakers talk about mental health and diversity and inclusion. It really helped me see all of the working parts to try and make this year work, along with educating me along the way."
The discussions focused on important topics and current events currently impacting collegiate athletics. These issues included career development, mental health and social justice awareness. The meetings also featured two guest presenters in Ivy Watts, a mental health empowerment speaker, and Nevin Caple, a diversity and inclusion consultant.
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"I was grateful and honored for the opportunity to represent FAU at an event with leaders from schools around the conference," said Barone. "Good conversations were held to address current events. I learned the value of being at the forefront of these conversations and look forward to being a part of the solution."
The student-athletes also participated in breakout sessions with their respective working groups, which encompassed diversity and inclusion, top issues, student-athlete health and safety, student-athlete engagement and future planning. C-USA SAAC is made up of an executive leadership council and those five working groups. Barone reported to the group discussing top issues, while Wilkins engaged in student-athlete health and safety.
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For FAU SAAC updates, follow along on Twitter (@SASC_FAU)Â and Instagram (@SASC_FAU).
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