Mission Statement:
The Student-Athletes of Color (SAOC) acts not only as a club but also as a community here on campus. Our mission as a whole is to create an environment to support the specific challenges that our community experiences. We hope to prosper and create a legitimate foundation of support for our players and students so that they feel welcomed as peers, athletes, and people of color.
What we do:
SAOC holds general meetings once every 3 weeks where we gather as a group to hang out, host speakers, and plan events within the community. In the past, we have reflected on topics related to DEI at Brandeis and within Athletics, watched a movie, engaged with our community through tailgates, and organized DEI-centered events. We love to engage with anyone who identifies as an athlete of color or person of color in any form, and our group is open to anyone who falls under these identities.
Our hardworking E-Board works behind the scenes to plan meetings, organize events, work with UAA peers, and secure funding for the group. We also have two advisors to the group, Pauri Pandian and Michael Matt, who guide us on many initiatives.
