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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program of intercollegiate athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers both academic courses and an intercollegiate athletics program. Academic courses offer the opportunity for individuals to gain knowledge and understanding in a particular area of expertise related to intercollegiate athletics.

Sacramento State has made a strong commitment to the achievement of national excellence at the NCAA Division I level. It also is committed to maintaining an equitable program between men and women.


Special Features

• Sacramento State is affiliated with the Big Sky Conference.
• Softball is a part of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference.
• Men’s soccer is a member of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.
• Baseball and women's gymnastics are members of the Western Athletic Conference.
• The Athletic Advising Program (Lassen Hall 3004) offers a counseling system for student-athletes, designed specifically by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Academic Affairs to ensure academic development.

Student-Athlete Special Action Review Committee

Student-Athlete Special Action Review Committee: The Student-Athlete Special Action (SASA) Committee will be convened at the request of the Admissions/Athletic Eligibility Counselor. The SASA Committee’s purpose is to review, on a case-by-case basis at the request of the Admissions/Athletic Equity Counselor, student-athlete applicants to Sacramento State who do not meet University admission standards and/or NCAA eligibility requirements. The SASA Committee will consider whether an applicant should be granted special admission to the University. The primary information to be reviewed will be the applicant’s overall academic performance as demonstrated by grade point average and/or SAT/ACT scores. Additional educational evidence may also be considered (e.g., at-risk issues, family background, disability).

The SASA Committee will be comprised of the following individuals approved by the Athletics Advisory Board:

1. Faculty Athletic Representative (Chair)
2. Faculty member
3. Faculty member (Learning Skills)
4. Member of the Athletics Academic Advising staff
5. Life Skills Coordinator
6. Coaching Staff Member not affiliated with the student-athlete’s sport (Appointed by A.D.)

The following process will be used in the review of each case:

1. If an athlete does not meet admission standards or is denied admission to the University because he or she has demonstrated a lack of academic preparedness to succeed in college, the coach may request that the Admissions/Athletic Eligibility Counselor schedule a meeting with the SASA Committee to review the admission status of the student-athlete and determine whether the granting of a special admission is warranted.
2. The Student-Athlete, Coach and/or Athletic Director may also forward or present any relevant information to the SASA Committee for its review and consideration.
3. The admission decision recommended by the SASA Committee for each applicant will be forwarded in writing to the Director of Admission.
4. Admission conditions will be stipulated in a written contract for all approved applicants with the Admissions/Athletic Equity Counselor.

FACULTY Bill Campbell, Michael Connors, Kim Hughes, Jerome Jenkins, Slava Konikov, Michael Linenberger, Lois Mattice, Mark McGushin, Steve Mooshagian, Dan Muscatell, Adam Pohil, Katie Poynter, Joe Ramos, Kathleen Raske, John Smith, Kathy Strahan CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Terry Wanless, Director Martinique Baker, Administrative Support Coordinator, Yosemite Hall 138 (916) 278-6481 www.hornetsports.com

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