Student Alumni Association - Founded 2002

2007 SAA Application (.pdf)

The Union College Student Alumni Association (SAA) is a volunteer organization of Union College students who serve as an extension of the Office of Alumni Relations. SAA strives to facilitate and enhance interaction between students and alumni.

Members (SAA)

  • Are active members of the Union community
  • Possess an extensive knowledge of the College
  • Have the ability and desire to convey their knowledge in an honest, intelligent and enthusiastic manner
  • Have a keen interest in the lifelong involvement of Union College Alumni with the College

SAA Members make a commitment to

  • Learn more about Union College Alumni and their continued involvement with the College
  • Provide a natural connection between Union College Students and Alumni through increased interaction between students and alumni


Student Alumni Association Co-Chair Position Description

Election Structure and Term Serving

SAA is led by two student co-chairs-one junior and one senior. The student is elected spring term of their sophomore year to serve two years as chair-the first year as junior chair, and the second year as senior chair. The student will go through transition/training for the remainder of spring term, and start the junior chair position fall term of their junior year. The student will then become senior chair the following year, and SAA will elect a new junior chair. It is permissible for co-chairs to go abroad since it is unlikely that the junior and senior chairs would be abroad at the same time.

Co-Chair Responsibilities

  1. Run meetings
  2. Schedule meetings
  3. Takes attendance and minutes at the meetings
  4. Scheduling SAA attendance at the Schenectady club events
  5. Regular meetings with SAA advisors

Traditionally, the senior chair will run meetings and the junior chair will schedule them and takes minutes, however these roles are flexible and can be decided amongst the elected chairs. Both chairs will serve as liaisons between the SAA and the Alumni Office working primarily with the Alumni Relations SAA advisors.