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Chapter Constitution

October 15, 2002

Article I: Name

The name of this organization shall be Tarleton State University NSTA Student Chapter and shall be an alliance of the National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA, USA. This organization shall be a student chapter of NSTA.

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of this chapter shall be:

To promote the mission of NSTA
To acquaint preservice teachers of science with the support resources available from NSTA
To provide additional professional development in science education to preservice teachers
To acquaint preservice teachers of science with others like themselves at their university or college and across the United States and Canada.

Article III: Membership

SECTION 1: Eligibility

Membership is open to all students. A student is identified as an individual in good standing enrolled in course work leading to an appropriate degree. NSTA encourages diverse membership. The student chapter may not require a member to join NSTA, or non-NSTA organizations, to become a chapter member or enjoy the full privileges afforded by the student chapter.

SECTION 2: Dues

The student chapter governing group shall determine annual dues, if any, for members.

SECTION 3: Privileges

Any member shall be entitled to vote, hold office, participate in discussions, and otherwise receive chapter benefits and materials.

SECTION 4: Policy for Removing Members

All members of the Tarleton State University NSTA Student Chapter are expected to abide by the Code of Student Conduct spelled out in the Tarleton State University student handbook. Any member who does not abide by these regulations will be subject to removal from the organization. Removal of a member may take place at any meeting of the membership by vote of two-thirds of the members present, provided that notice of the meeting has been given previous to the time of voting

Article IV: Governance

SECTION 1: Faculty Advisor

The student chapter shall have a faculty advisor who is the recognized liaison between NSTA and the chapter. The faculty advisor shall be an NSTA member.

SECTION 2: Executive Board

An executive board shall govern the student chapter. The board will be elected for a one-year term by the members at an annual meeting. The following officers will comprise the board:

President – oversees and is responsible for the daily operations of the student chapter

Program/Vice President – assumes the duties of president in the absence of the president and is responsible for chapter program development and coordination

Membership/Secretary – maintains membership records and official written records of the student chapter

Newsletter/Publicity – coordinates publication of chapter newsletter and publicity for chapter events

SECTION 3: Removal From Office

The policy for removal of members, found in Article III Section 4 of this constitution, shall also apply to removal of officers from their positions.

Article V: Meetings

There shall be at least one general membership meeting per year. Meetings may be called at such times and places as the governing group may determine. Meetings may be called by written request of any five (5) members, provided all members are notified in advance of time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

Article VI: Amendments

Upon recommendation by the governing group, this constitution may be amended at any meeting of the membership by vote of two-thirds of the members present, provided that notice of the meeting has been given previous to the time of voting.