Kentucky State University News June 29, 2011 KSU Boasts High Level of Community Engagement FRANKFORT, Ky. - Over the last nine months, Kentucky State University's (KSU) Department of Athletics continued its annual initiative to serve the community. During the 2010-11 academic year, the Thorobreds participated in various events, such as food drives, walks and hosted their annual Pink Zone game. KSU's community engagement initiatives are driven by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), a group that provides cognitive perception of the NCAA, SIAC, and KSU rules, regulations, and policies that affect the welfare of student-athletes at Kentucky State University. The mission of the SAAC is to promote a positive and productive image for the student-athletes on the campus of Kentucky State University. The SAAC seeks to promote a strong foundation of excellence of and for quality athletes, which enables the SAAC to be a productive committee within the athletic department. "We pride ourselves in the various community activities and projects we participate in throughout the year," said Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator and SAAC Advisor, Jamie Moore. "Whenever the community is in need, our student-athletes and staff are always willing to lend a helping hand. Our student-athletes know how important it is to support the community that, in turn, supports both their education and collegiate sports career." The 2010-11 SAAC was led by Fatimah Shabaaz (President), Nikki Douglas (Vice President) and DeNae Shelton (Secretary). "Our SAAC has established a legacy of strong community service and engagement," stated Director of Athletics, Dr. Denisha L. Hendricks. "We are extremely proud of their commitment to the local community and abroad." KSU's Department of Athletics and SAAC invite you to read about the community engagement activities at www.ksuthorobreds.com under the Community Engagement menu tab. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Program Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org www.hbculibraries.org 404.592.4820 Skype:sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (Lyrasis) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org Honor the ancestors, honor the children.