Student Athlete Advisory Committee Profile- Aleah Lowber
LA GRANDE, Ore.- The Cascade Collegiate Conference sponsors a Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) made up of representatives from each member institution. The function of the committee is to; discuss and provide feedback on conference issues affecting student-athlete welfare, assist in educating student athletes about CCC/NAIA issues on their home campus, increase and improve student-athletes' understanding of the CCC and NAIA Legislative process, promote student-athlete participation in department wide Champions of Character programs and provide a forum for addressing student-athlete concerns.
The CCC office caught up with Aleah Lowber who is one of the SAAC committee representatives from The College of Idaho and participates in women's basketball.
Student Athlete: Aleah Lowber, The College of Idaho
Sport(s)- Women’s Basketball
Major/Minor- Majors: Spanish and Business Administration/ Minors: Health Education and Criminal Justice Studies
Senior
GPA- 4.0
Hometown- Boise, Idaho
High School Attended- Boise High School
Parent’s Names- David and Angela Lowber
CC- How did you choose C of I to continue your athletic and academic career?
AL- I knew I wanted to be close to home, play basketball and attend a school that was strong academically and COI seemed to fit exactly that. I was skeptical about coming out Caldwell for school but on my campus visit I really saw how beneficial a small liberal arts college is and the sense of community that it provides.
CC- What are some of the demands of being a student athlete?
AL- There are many demands of being a student athlete but I think the most important is just time-management. You need to attend class, go to practice, and still have enough time and energy to complete homework and study after a long day. Furthermore, as a student athlete you are traveling quite a bit so it demands you to stay on top of your studies and really communicate with your professors. It’s a challenge to make sure you are setting aside enough time to not only finish your workload and improve your game but simply enjoy your college experience.
CC- What are some of your best experiences so far, both academically and athletically at college?
AL- Athletically, one of the best experiences I had was winning the Cascade Collegiate Conference during the 2011-2012 season. It was my first year at the school and my first year as a Lady Yote basketball player so just being able to experience something unique with a great group of girls was unforgettable. Academically, last year I was chosen as the recipient of the Spanish Major Award at the College of Idaho. This might not seem like a huge deal but for me it was because it showed how my hard work and endless studying paid off.
CC- Who are some influential people in your life at C of I?
AL- My Coaches, Mark Owen and Denise Matheson, are definitely influential people in my life at the COI. They not only treat me as their player but as their friend. They not only want me to exceed as an athlete but as a student which I think most college coaches can lose sight of. They have really taught me a lot about basketball and life in general and I enjoy coming to practice knowing they’ll be there cheering me on throughout it.
CC- When not competing or studying what do you do for fun?
AL- When I’m not competing or studying, I normally hang out with my roommates/teammates, watch movies or simply relax. I’m also only 30-45minutes away from home so I often go visit my family.
CC- What do you hope to accomplish as a member of the CCC-SAAC?
AL- I hope to make the COI campus and the Caldwell Community more aware of the SAAC and hopefully generate a campus that provides an even better experience for student-athletes.
CC- What do you see yourself doing after graduation?
AL- After graduation I’m planning on taking a year off in order to get some work experience and apply for graduate school.