Sigma Iota Epsilon - Epsilon Psi Chapter

CONSTITUTION

Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be Sigma Iota Epsilon, the Epsilon Psi Chapter.

Article II - Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate student interest and academic achievement in the field of management; to stimulate excellence through the development of the scientific approach to the solution of management problems; to gain recognition of the value and contributions of scholastic achievement to business management; to facilitate contacts between students and management professionals; to recognize persons who have made contributions to the field of management; to cultivate civic responsibility; and to provide opportunities for association and interaction between management professionals, students, and CSUSM’s faculty and administration.

Article III – Affiliation

The Epsilon Psi Chapter is a chapter of the Sigma Iota Epsilon national honorary and professional management fraternity. As such, this chapter must meet the eligibility requirements stated by Sigma Iota Epsilon and obey the By-Laws and Constitution as stated by Sigma Iota Epsilon.

Article IV - Membership

Section 1. Qualifications

1.1 Membership shall be limited to those with a demonstrated interest in management and of good moral character.

1.2 No individual shall be denied membership in the Epsilon Psi Chapter because of race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex or physical limitation.

Section 2. Classes of Membership

There shall be six (6) classes of members: undergraduate students, graduate students, members of the university faculty, staff or administration: alumni, honorary, and professional.

Subsection 1. Undergraduate Students

Candidates with:

(a) A minimum 3.25 GPA on all work taken at CSUSM and in good standing for undergraduate degrees in business administration with options in either Accountancy, Service Sector Management, Global Management, High Technology Management or any discipline within the College of Business, and

(b) Completed at least 9 semester hours of work at California State University San Marcos.

(1) successfully completed one (1) management course and

(2) Stated their interest in continuing in the business curriculum.

Subsection 2. Graduate Students

Candidates for a graduate degree in business administration, or other academic field, may apply for membership if they

(a) Are taking graduate work in business administration sufficient to constitute a minor field (or area) in management, and

(b) Obtain and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all business administration courses.

Subsection 3. Instructional, Research and Administrative Staff

Members of the faculty, staff, or administration of California State University San Marcos may apply for active membership.

Subsection 4. Alumni

Prior voting and active status undergraduate and graduate students who have received their degrees from the College of Business at California State University San Marcos.

Subsection 5. Honorary

Any person who has demonstrated interest in the achievement of the Epsilon Psi Chapter’s goals by presenting the Epsilon Psi Chapter with a sizable donation of either money, materials, time, experience, or self.

Subsection 6. Professional

Candidate must be currently employed in a middle or upper-level managerial position, pay the same dues as a faculty, staff or administration candidate, and show a demonstrated interest in the achievement of the Epsilon Psi Chapter’s goals and purpose.

Section 3. Voting Membership

Voting membership is restricted to matriculated, currently enrolled students at CSU, San Marcos.

Section 4. Member Proportions

At least eighty percent (80%) of all members of the organization are matriculated, currently enrolled students at Cal State San Marcos.

Section 5. Denial of Membership

Membership in the organization will not be denied to anyone on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship, or veteran’s status, except as sanctioned by law (California Administrative Code, Title 5, Section 41500; Education amendments of 1972, Title IX).

Section 6. Hazing

There shall be no hazing.

Article V - Government

The active membership of the Epsilon Psi Chapter shall be comprised of enrolled and non-probationary undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty, staff or administration members at California State University San Marcos. Government of the Epsilon Psi Chapter will be facilitated by the active/voting membership. The active (voting) membership shall be comprised of undergraduate and graduate students in good standing with (a) CSUSM standards and (b) the Epsilon Psi Chapter voting criteria.

Article V - Administrative Organization

Section 1. Executive Board

The Executive Board shall be comprised of the President/Chief Executive Officer, Chapter Vice President/Membership, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Inter-Club Council Representative. The officers comprising the Executive Board shall form the governing body. Professional advisors may also sit on the board, but shall not be part of the governing body.

Section 2. Election to Office/Executive Board

All officers of the Epsilon Psi Chapter Executive Board will be elected by the active/voting membership. To be eligible for office/executive board, voting status must have been achieved.

Subsection 1. Term of Office

The term of office for the President/CEO, Chapter Vice President/Membership, Treasurer/CFO, Secretary, and ICC Representative shall be one (1) year.

Subsection 2. Recall of Executive Board Members/Officers

(1) Any President/CEO who has failed to execute his/her duties properly, or who has acted contrary to the interest of the chapter shall be subject to recall.

(2) Any of the elected officers holding the remaining four (4) board positions who has failed to execute his/her duties properly, or who has acted contrary to the interest of the organization shall be subject to resignation.

Subsection 3. Powers and Responsibilities

The Epsilon Psi executive board shall have all the powers and responsibilities specifically stated in or reasonably implied in the various sections of this constitution, and such other powers and responsibilities not in conflict with this constitution as are usually exercised by any executive board, subject to and respecting the general policies of the California State University and Sigma Iota Epsilon.

(a) President/CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

He/She shall preside at all meetings of the organization and the Executive Board. He/She shall officially represent the Epsilon Psi Chapter’s policy, view and actions in all institutional, professional and community events in which the Epsilon Psi Chapter is either a sponsor or participant. He/She shall provide focus and direction for development and implementation of the Epsilon Psi Chapter Executive Board policy. He/She shall provide the leadership for the Epsilon Psi Chapter’s executive board to focus and direct efforts towards the setting and achievement of short and long term goals.

(b) Chapter Vice President/Membership Vice-President

He/She serves, as second-in-command to ensure a smooth transition should the President/CEO not is able to fulfill his/her term of office.

He/She provides the leadership to develop and monitor fiduciary status by recommending and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the financial health and prosperity of the Epsilon Psi Chapter.

(d) Chapter Secretary/Administrator

He/She provides the leadership to develop and implement prudent management and dissemination of Sigma Iota Epsilon and Epsilon Psi Chapter executive board policy.

(e) Student Organizations Council Representative

He/She shall serve in a liaison capacity to provide SIE insight to/from other clubs/organizations at CSUSM campus.

(f) Professional/Institutional Advisors

He/She shall serve in an advisory/network capacity as the liaison between CSUSM, Sigma Iota Epsilon’s National Office and the Epsilon Psi Chapter. He/She shall also serve as a catalyst to provide expertise/contacts for chapter stability and the implementation of executive board decisions during times of Epsilon Psi executive board and student membership turnover.

Section 3. Officer Requirement

All officers of this organization are matriculated currently enrolled students at CSU, San Marcos.

Section 4. Advisor

An advisor from the CSUSM faculty or staff shall be retained.

VI. - Official Publication

The official publication of the Epsilon Psi Chapter is Sigma Iota Epsilon’s “Management Futures.”

VII. - Revision of Bylaws

The Executive Board shall have the authority to amend the Bylaws of the Epsilon Psi Chapter in a manner consistent with this Constitution and to serve the best interests of this organization.

VIII. - IRS Code

Section 1.

Not withstanding any other provisions of these articles, this organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code of 1954, or the corresponding provision of any future U.S. Internal Revenue Law.

Section 2.

In the event of dissolution, residual assets of the organization will be turned over to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the IRS Code of 1954, or corresponding sections of any prior or future Internal Revenue Code, or to the university, federal, state, or local government for exclusively public purpose.

IX. - Amendment of Constitution

Section 1. Procedure

This Constitution may be amended by majority vote of the members of the Epsilon Psi Chapter executive board. The voting membership or officers may initiate changes.

Section 2. Enactment

This Constitution shall be considered effective and the terms contained herein enacted upon once it has been presented to the voting quorum of the Epsilon Psi Chapter and approved by a two-thirds vote of the members present at two successive meetings, and the faculty advisor.

Any substantive changes or amendments to this Constitution will be filed with Student Life & Leadership within 90 days of the change.

This updated and amended constitution was adopted effective 01/19/2007.

The Epsilon Psi Chapter Founding Constitution Amendments & Corrections 01/19/2007:

Approved: _____________________________

Chapter President/Date

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Faculty Advisor/Date

Amendments:

Approved: _____________________________

Chapter President/Date

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SIGMA IOTA EPSILON

Epsilon Psi Chapter

BYLAWS

Article I - Name

The Greek letters in our name stand for earnestness, knowledge, and excellence. Our emblem is a key, which should ever remind us of the wisdom and practicality signified by the concepts of creative development, organization, cooperation and service.

Article II - Purpose

Sigma Iota Epsilon exists to promote management as a humanistic and creative profession that is vital for the maintenance and enhancement of our way of life.

Section 1. Goals

Subsection 1.1 Creative Developments

The Epsilon Psi Chapter encourages the development of its resources, both human and material. Development is an ongoing process that builds on the past to make a better future. We can never be satisfied with what has simply worked in the past. The complexities of our modern global economy constantly challenge us to develop and implement new ways of managing. We must never neglect the opportunities for creativity and personal development in our lives through meaningful activities in the classroom, in the workplace, and during chapter activities.

Section 2. Organizational Philosophy

A proactive and progressive form of development will aid in the performance of challenging tasks in a constantly shifting environment. We must constantly strive to develop our managerial abilities, so that not only will we enhance our own careers, but moreover, better serve those to whom we are responsible and those for whom we are responsible. Through personal and professional development, we will become constructive forces in the further development of management as a respected profession.

Subsection 2.1 Cooperation

Cooperation involves a concerted integration of will, mind, and body, leading to a synergistic effect wherein the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. Al of our efforts -- individual, organizational, and societal -- rest upon a foundation of cooperation and unity. If we neglect this unity, our effectiveness will, through our neglect, decay and crumble.

Subsection 2.2 Service

Service can be rendered in many ways. By applying the concepts embodied within our organizational philosophies of cooperation and service to achieve creative development, we can deliver unexcelled quality as we take significant steps toward the attainment of one of our most cherished ideals -- the creation of a society that simultaneously serves and unifies all people.

Article III - Membership

Section 1. Candidates for Membership

Candidate selection will be made via a computerized pull obtained from CSUSM’s admissions and records database. Those students who meet the selection criteria stated in Subsections 1 and 2, Article III of the Epsilon Psi Constitution will form the pool for membership nominations.

Section 2. Election to Membership

Election to membership shall be subject to a two-thirds affirmative vote of those members present at a duly called meeting of the Chapter.

Section 3. Transfer of Membership

Members of Sigma Iota Epsilon in good standing who transfer from one local chapter to another shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of the chapter to which they transfer.

Section 4. Obligations

The honor of membership in Sigma Iota Epsilon brings certain obligations:

a) maintenance of a minimum 3.25 GPA at the undergraduate level

b) maintenance of a minimum 3.25 GPA at the graduate level

c) application of the creative development, organization, cooperation and service concepts.

d) prudent payment of Chapter dues.

Section 5. Financial Solvency

Subsection 5.1 Dues

To supplement the financial resources necessary to accomplish Chapter goals and to provide a reserve for the future, the Epsilon Psi Chapter has the authority to regulate and assess semester dues.

5.1.1 Regulation and Leveling of Chapter Dues

The Executive Board will review and adjust the Chapter’s dues annually. Dues are to be kept at the lowest possible level. Lowest possible level is understood to mean the level at which Chapter operation expenses will be covered plus a minimum account trust balance.

5.1.2 Sweat Equity Program

Since membership is Sigma Iota Epsilon is based upon academic honors, when payment of the Chapter dues presents a determined hardship, local dues may be paid for in “sweat equity” in lieu of money.

a) Eligibility for the sweat equity program is determined

solely by financial need.

b) Program application forms are available through the Chapter Secretary.

c) Completed application forms for the sweat equity program are to be turned into the Chapter/Membership Vice President, and will be reviewed by the President/CEO, Chapter/Membership Vice President and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer.

d) National Initiation Fees are not covered by the sweat equity program.

e) All sweat equity arrangements will be strictly confidential.

Section 6. Developmental Programs (Academic/Professional)

Subsection 6.1 Associates Program

The Associates Program is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students interested in the philosophies of SIE, but who do not meet the candidacy criteria stated in Article III - Membership, Section 2 Classes of Membership, and Subsection 2.1. Undergraduate Students, of the SIE Epsilon Psi Chapter Constitution.

6.1.1 Membership Criteria

Associates must be currently enrolled at CSU San Marcos with six (6) or more semester units. Candidates must remain in good academic standing with CSU San Marcos standards once membership in the Associates Program has been achieved. In the event that a member is placed upon academic suspension from CSU San Marcos, the member is subject to a no-refund drop from the Associates Program. If a student dropped for academic suspension desires renewal of membership in the Associates Program, the membership may be reapplied for once they are no longer on academic suspension.

6.1.2 Benefits of Membership

a) Access to Epsilon Psi Chapter sponsored scholarships

b) Tutoring and mentoring

c) Participation in Epsilon Psi Chapter sponsored seminars and events

d) Networking

6.1.3 Restrictions of Membership

a) Not entitled to participate in Epsilon Psi Chapter government

b) Not entitled to participate in SIE National/Academy of Management sponsored events/scholarships

c) Not entitled to wear SIE stole at graduation

d) Not entitled to national recognition or registration

e) Not entitled to participate in Shadow Program

6.1.4 Dues

Associates will pay only costs associated with local membership until eligible for national recognition. Upon receiving candidacy and selection for national registration and initiation, Associate members need only pay the national registration fees at the time of selection and acceptance, provided Associate membership dues are current.

6.1.5 Government

a) Associates program members occupy non-voting special program positions and are not eligible to participate in Epsilon Psi government. However, Associates will be allowed to express concerns and opinions at open Chapter meetings.

b) An Associate representative to the Epsilon Psi Executive Board will be elected by a simple majority vote of Associates and confirmation by the Epsilon Psi Executive Board. The Associates representative will

(1) Actively seek the consensus of the associate body on matters of concerns and

(2) Sit with, but not on, the Epsilon Psi Executive Board in a non-voting advisory capacity.

Any Executive Board member or a simple majority vote of the associate body may initiate removal from the Associate representative position. Actual removal from the representative position will be carried out after receiving an affirmative vote by three-fourths (3/4) of the associate body.

c) Amendment to 6.1.5 b) may be proposed by a member of the Epsilon Psi Executive Board or the associate representative. Approval of the amendment will be decided by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Executive Board and a concurring three-fourths (3/4) vote of the associate body.

Subsection 6.2 Shadow Program

The Shadow Program is designed to help alleviate some of the anxiety that students feel about taking that “big step” into the management world. Participants get a first hand view of the activities that must be managed for business success by “shadowing” a mid to executive level manager for a day. For further information regarding this program, contact the President/CEO

Article IV - Government

Section 1. Membership Designation/Status

Subsection 1.1 Designations

1.1.1 Active

Members who have been active the two (2) semesters immediately prior to graduation may wear the SIE honor stole at their graduation ceremony. New initiates (initiated at the start of their last semester prior to graduation) who achieve active status may wear the SIE honor stole at their graduation ceremony.

a) The active membership of the Epsilon Psi Chapter shall be comprised of enrolled and non-probationary undergraduate and graduate students, and instructional, research, or administrative staff member at California State University, San Marcos.

b) Dues must be current.

c) Active membership status can be achieved by attending SIE functions or by participating in SIE activities. In order to achieve active status, a member must earn a total of eight (8) points per semester. Points shall be awarded to members as follows:

(1) Attendance at annual banquets is awarded three (3) points.

(2) Attendance at annual initiation functions is awarded three (3) points.

(3) Attendance at general meetings is awarded two (2) points.

(4) Attendance at social events is awarded one (1) point.

(5) Participation as a committee member is awarded three (3) points.

(6) Participation by voting at SIE elections is awarded two (2) points.

(7) Participation in a service or club project is awarded three (3) points.

1.1.2 Non-Active*

*Non-active members may not wear the SIE honor stole at graduation ceremonies.

a) Non-enrolled and probationary undergraduate and graduate students

b) Active members who have not paid their dues.

Subsection 1.2 Statuses

a) Voting

1) Active designation

2) Participation at SIE events or on SIE committees

b) Non-voting

1) Non-participatory members

2) No committee service

3) Professional, Institutional, Faculty, and Advisory members

4) Associates Program members

Section 2. Officers

Subsection 2.2 Recall/Resignation of Executive Board Members/Officers

2.2.1 Recall of the President/CEO shall be by two-thirds of the voting membership certifying to the Executive Board that two-thirds of the voting members at a called meeting have voted in favor of a recall. The Executive Board shall then declare the office vacant and initiate action to fill the vacancy.

2.2.2 Resignation proceedings for an Executive Board member or officer shall be initiated by the President/CEO with the issuance of a verbal and written warning. The officer/member in question will then be placed on probation status for a period of not less than thirty (30) days, during which time said officer

(a) will lose his/her voting privileges and

(b) said officer/member’s performance will be evaluated by the Executive Board. If, at the end of the thirty (30) day trial period, the Board determines no significant improvement has occurred, the President/CEO shall then ask the officer/member for his/her resignation and procedure to fill the vacated position as specified in Bylaws Article V, Subsection 1 (2) (a) will be implemented.

Article V - Administrative Organization

Section 1. Executive Board

Subsection 1. Membership

1.1.1 Whenever any of the five (5) persons, other than the President/CEO specified in Section 1 of this section is unable to serve on the Board for any reason, such as incapacity, recall/resignation, disenrollment, or death, the remaining Board members shall, at their discretion, declare a vacancy in that position, and it shall be filled as specified in paragraph 1.1.2.

1.1.2. When a vacancy exists on the Board for any of the five (5) positions specified in Epsilon Psi’s Constitution, Article V - Administrative Organization, Section 1, Subsection 1, with the exception of the President/CEO position, a replacement shall be chosen for the non-expired term by the procedure stated in 1.1.2. (a).

In the event that the office of President/CEO becomes vacant, the Chapter Vice President will assume the Presidential/CEO position for the non-expired term, and procedures governing replacement of the Chapter Vice President office will be initiated to fill the vacancy. The following procedure will be used to fill Chapter Vice President vacancies:

(a) The President/CEO will recommend two (2) potential candidates to the Board. Criteria for being recommended will include the following:

(1) Current and past service to Epsilon Psi Chapter

(2) Outstanding Epsilon Psi Chapter involvement

(3) Epsilon Psi Chapter voting membership status

(4) Willingness to assume the responsibility of the Epsilon Psi Chapter Board membership

(5) Dedication to excellence.

(b) The Board will elect by majority vote one of the recommended persons, or it may, in its discretion, seek additional candidates before electing one by majority vote.

Section 2. Offices

Subsection 2.1 Chapter President/Chief Executive Officer

The President serves as the Chapter’s strategic leader. He or she is expected to develop a vision of how the Chapter can best meet the SIE mission. If he or she fails to exercise strategic leadership, Chapter inactivity and probable deactivation will result. He or she is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight. He or she is also responsible for executing strategy, revising strategy, planning and executing annual Chapter plans, presiding at meetings and at other functions, and generally serving as the student leader of the group.

2.1.1 The Chapter President should reflect the academic profile of the Chapter’s membership.

(a) If the Chapter is comprised primarily of undergraduate students, then the Chapter President should be an undergraduate. Similarly, if the Chapter is comprised primarily of graduate students, then the Chapter President should be a graduate student. However, the Chapter President must be a business administration major.

2.1.2 The Chapter President shall be elected by the full Chapter membership.

(a) In order to be eligible for this office, candidates for the Chapter Presidency must have a minimum of one-year left in school

2.1.3 The duties of the Chapter President are as follows:

(a) Plans and presides at all formal meetings and functions of the Chapter

(b) Represents SIE at all inter-organizational student functions at the host institution.

(c) Develops, initiates, and oversees annual operating plans in concert with the faculty advisor and other Chapter officers.

(d) Works in concert with the faculty advisor and other Chapter officers to regularly recruit and initiate new members.

(e) Conceptualizes, develops and conducts joint programs with other student organizations of nearby SIE chapters.

(f) Ensures that all SIE National Office materials and relevant information from the host institution are distributed to the Chapter membership.

(g) Trains the Chapter Vice President to take over the reins of leadership should the President be unable to finish his or her term of office or to perform the functions expected of the office.

(h) Develops an adequate annual budget in concert with the faculty advisor, Chapter Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, and finance committee.

(i) Serves as the point of contact between the Chapter and its various constituencies; i.e., SIE National Office and the Chapter, the Chapter and the host institution, the Chapter and its alumni and/or professional managers within the community, the Chapter and the Chapter Advisory Council.

(j) Provides the leadership for and presides over the Chapter’s Executive Board in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer.

(k) Suggests and/or initiates:

(1) Recruitment and selection programs, particularly regarding professional members.

(2) Initiation banquets and other special functions.

(3) Academic programs

(4) Professional programs

(5) Chapter participation in SIE National Office programs and/or institutional programs.

(l) Assumes the leadership role for specific tasks as delegated by the faculty advisor and/or the Chapter President.

(m) Provides the leadership for and presides over the Professional Programs Committee and its designated functions.

Subsection 2.2 Chapter Vice President (Membership Vice President)

The Chapter Vice President serves as the second in command to ensure the accomplishment of all Chapter activities. Should the Chapter President be unable to serve his or her term or preside at functions, and then the Chapter Vice President assumes the presidential role and exercises the required leadership.

2.2.1 The Chapter Vice President should reflect the academic profile of the Chapter’s membership.

(a) If the Chapter is comprised primarily of undergraduate students, then the Chapter Vice President should be an undergraduate. Similarly, if the Chapter is comprised primarily of graduate students, then the Chapter Vice President should be a graduate student. However, the Chapter Vice President must be a business administration major.

2.2.2 The Chapter Vice President shall be elected by the full chapter membership.

(a) In order to be eligible for this office, candidates for the Chapter Vice Presidency must have a minimum of one half-year left in school.

2.2.3 The duties of the Chapter Vice President are as follows:

(a) Assumes the leadership role for specific tasks as delegated by the faculty advisor and/or Chapter President.

(b) Becomes completely familiar with all strategic and annual Chapter goals and activities, and relationships with the SIE National Office, the host institution, and other organizations.

(c) Provides the leadership and presides over Membership, Awards, and Academic Programs committees and their designation functions.

(d) Serves on the Chapter’s Executive Board in the capacity of Membership Vice President.

Subsection 2.3 Chapter Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

No SIE chapter can be successful without prudent fiduciary management. In this regard, the Chapter Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer serves a pivotal and central role.

2.3.1 The Chapter Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer should be the most qualified person to handle the Chapter’s fiduciary management duties. Therefore, it is not essential that he or she reflect the chapter membership’s academic profile.

2.3.2. The Chapter Treasurer/CFO shall be elected by the full Chapter membership.

(a) In order to be eligible for this office, candidates for the Chapter Treasurer/CFO must have a minimum of one half-year left in school.

2.3.3 The duties of the Chapter Treasurer/CFO are as follows:

(a) Collects, records, and deposits national initiation fees, local dues, and other moneys into the chapter bank account.

(b) Maintains accurate and accessible financial record systems.

(c) Serves as disbursement and signature authority for checks. (The Chapter Bylaws require two signatures for checks -- the Chapter Treasurer/CFO and the faculty advisor.)

(d) Compiles, prepares and forwards the financial reports as required.

(e) Prepares and monitors, in concert with faculty advisor, Chapter President and finance committee, and annual operating budget.

(f) Provides the leadership for and presides over the finance committee and their designated functions.

(g) Serves on the Chapter’s Executive Board in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer.

Subsection 2.4 Chapter Secretary

No SIE chapter can be successful without timely correspondence and an effective records system. In this regard, the Chapter Secretary serves a pivotal and central role.

2.3.1 The Chapter Secretary should be the most qualified person to handle the Chapter’s correspondence and records management duties. Therefore, it is not essential that he or she reflect the chapter membership’s academic profile.

2.3.2. The Chapter Secretary shall be elected by the full Chapter membership.

(a) In order to be eligible for this office, candidates for the Chapter Secretary must have a minimum of one half-year left in school.

2.3.3 The duties of the Chapter Secretary are as follows:

(a) Records and distributes minutes of all meetings to Executive Board members and Chapter file.

(b) Prepares and forwards correspondence.

(d) Maintains and accessible Chapter filing system comprised of current membership data, alumni data, past correspondence, suspense items, and National Office materials.

(1) Membership data should include name, permanent address, academic history, work history, notable accomplishments, committee assignments, and any other important information about student, faculty, and professional members.

(e) Maintains administrative supplies.

(f) Maintains, publishes, and distributes the Chapter calendar of events (month, semester, year).

(g) Serves on the Chapter’s Executive Board in the capacity of Secretary/Administrative Advisor.

(h) Provides leadership for and presides over Chapter Administrative committees.

(i) Serves on the Chapter’s Executive Board.

Section 3. Committees

Service on one of the Chapter’s committees is an integral part of the bonding and networking embodied within the Epsilon Psi philosophy. Committees are designed to facilitate member interaction and to provide practical learning opportunities beneficial not only to the participating individuals, but also to the Chapter as a whole. This relationship between learning, thinking and ultimately doing is what SIE is all about. Participation on one of the committees is voluntary.

Subsection 3.1 Types of committees and their functions

3.1.1 Initiation Committee: The Executive office responsible for the initiation committee is the President/CEO. The purpose of this committee is to set up and execute the semi-annual SIE Initiation Banquets in accordance with the guidelines listed below in a and b.

(a) Initiations should be held annually, preferably in the spring.

(b) The suggested sequence of events for SIE initiations is as follows:

(1) Reception. It is at the discretion of the Chapter leaders whether alcohol should be served or not. (This depends on location and the presence of minors.)

(2) Dinner

(3) Performance of the Ritual for the Initiation of New Members by Chapter officers.

(4) Presentation of special awards and recognitions.

(5) Remarks by a prominent guest speaker

(6) Concluding remarks by faculty advisor and/;or Chapter officers.

3.1.2 Membership Committee: The Executive office responsible for the membership committee is the office of the Chapter Vice President/ Membership Vice President. The purpose of this committee is to be actively involved in conducting those operational tasks (see 1 & 2) directly related to recruitment, selection and retention of members.

(a) Publicity (campus and community)

(1) Rush functions should be held three times per year (in fall, spring and summer semesters during Orientation and Club Spirit Days)

(2) Development, update, publication and distribution of informational packages for recruitment purposes.

(b) Development and maintenance of detailed undergraduate, graduate and faculty membership databases.

3.1.3 Awards Committee: The Executive office responsible for the awards committee is the office of the Chapter Vice President/ Membership Vice President. The purpose of this committee is to recommend and evaluate potential candidates for Chapter, institutional, SIE National Office, and other awards. Specific responsibilities include:

(a) Development and recommendation of a list of awards and recognitions that the Chapter should offer.

(b) Identification and recommendations of awards presented by other entities for which Chapter members should be nominated.

(c) Acquisition and review of Chapter student membership profiles to determine those student members most deserving of awards.

(d) Compilation and submission of necessary documentation to SIE National Office for the Chapter of the Year award.

(e) Acquisition and review of faculty and professional member profiles to determine individuals deserving recognition.

(f) Distribution of SIE National Scholarship Competition information.

3.1.4 Academic Programs Committee: The Executive office responsible for the academic programs committee is the office of the Chapter Vice President/ Membership Vice President. The purpose of this committee is to assist the President and Chapter Vice-President in the development, organization and scheduling of programs comprised of academic and social aspects. Specific responsibilities include:

(a) Sponsorship of guest lectures and seminars with prominent faculty.

(b) Academic counseling to underclassmen interested in management and other business administration disciplines.

(d) Joint sponsorship of numerous academic programs with other student honorary and professional groups.

(e) Sponsorship and financing of local scholarship programs.

(f) Sponsorship of special academic awards to students and/or faculty.

(g) Academic advisement to include tutoring and provision of information about classes and faculty.

(h) Assemblage and distribution of research articles, syllabi, class notes, and other materials pertaining to management and other business administration courses.

(i) Sponsorship of and participation in Honors Day convocations.

(j) Recruitment and initiation of distinguished faculty from the host institution (and other institutions).

(k) Participation in the SIE National Office, institutional, and other scholarship programs.

(l) Identification and nomination of student and faculty members for major academic awards sponsored by the host institution and other organizations.

(m) Sponsorship of and participation in management/business administration major forums.

3.1.5 Professional Programs Committee: The Executive office responsible for the professional programs committee is the office of the Chapter Vice President. The purpose of this committee is to assist the President

in the development, organizations and scheduling of programs comprised of academic and social aspects. Specific responsibilities include:

(a) Shadow Programs by which student members spend a day with a business or public service executive to gain insights into the “real world” of management.

(b) Sponsorship of guest lecture series featuring prominent managers from business and public service.

(d) Formation of and participation in leadership councils with local business and public service organizations.

(e) Participation in Regional Leadership Conference sponsored by the SIE National Office.

(f) Sponsorship of special awards to prominent area business and public service executives.

(h) Field trips to major business and public services headquarters.

(i) Maintenance of strong and interactive relationships with other SIE chapters, SIE alumni, and other student/professional groups.

(j) Sponsorship of Career Day Programs.

(k) Sponsorship of resume, interviewing, “Dress for Success,” and business ethics workshops and symposia.

(l) Development of job internship programs in concert with alumni and professional members.

(m) Development and maintenance of detailed professional member/alumni database.

3.1.6 Joint Academic/Professional Programs Committee: The Executive office responsible for the joint academic/professional programs committee is the office of the Chapter Vice President/Membership Vice President. The purpose of this joint committee is to assist the President in the development, organization and scheduling of programs comprised of joint academic, professional and social aspects. This committee is the only committee that is not an entity unto itself. Members of this committee are the members of the academic and professional programs committees respectively, but also share the following common responsibilities:

The following events, while positive activities in and of themselves, are an excellent means to strengthen the cohesiveness of the Chapter unit, enhance SIE’s visibility on campus and/or in the community, and to serve as mechanisms to further recruitment activities through faculty/professional/alumni networking.

(a) Participation of and sponsorship of charitable and community events.

(b) Participation in and sponsorship of athletic teams.

3.1.7 Finance Committee: The Executive office responsible for the finance committee is the office of the Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer. The purpose of this committee is to be actively involved in the development and implementation of those operational tasks (Fundraising 1 & 2) necessary to achieve financial solvency. Specific responsibilities include:

(a) Fundraising: General fundraising can include activities such as:

(1) Monetary solicitations

(2) Sales/ raffles

(b) Grants

(1) Institutional grants

(2) SIE National Office grants

(3) Business and public service grants

This updated and amended constitution was adopted effective 01/19/2007.

The Epsilon Psi Chapter Founding Bylaws Amendments & Corrections 01/19/2007:

Approved: _____________________________

Chapter President/Date

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Faculty Advisor/Date

Amendments:

Approved: _____________________________

Chapter President/Date

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Faculty Advisor/Date