Constitution of MAA
The Constitution for the Texas A&M Chapter of the MAA
Article I. Name
The name of this student organization shall be known as MAA.
Article II. Purpose
Section I. Purpose
The purpose of MAA is to encourage students to
continue study in the mathematical sciences, provide opportunity to
meet with other students interested in mathematics, interact with
prominent mathematicians at national meetings, and provide career
information in the mathematical sciences.
Section II. Goals
The traditions and mission of the MAA lead to
four major program goals towards which most activities of the
Association are aimed: education, professional development, students,
and public policy. These goals express the mission of the Association
in particular terms:
• Education. Stimulate effective teaching, learning,
and assessment in the mathematical sciences.
•
Professional Development. Foster scholarship, professional
development, and a spirit of association among mathematical
scientists.
•
Students. Enhance the interests, talents, and achievements of all
individuals in the mathematical sciences, especially of members of
underrepresented groups.
•
Public Policy. Influence institutional and public policy through
effective advocacy for the importance, uses, and needs of the
mathematical sciences.
Article III. Membership
Section I. Requirements
Membership is open to all students who are
interested in mathematics. There are no scholastic requirements;
students need not have a particular class standing or grade point
average and they need not be mathematics majors.
Section II. Removal of a Member
A member who has allegedly committed any of the
following actions, as per described in TAMU Student Rules, will be
subject to disciplinary review.
• Physical abuse
• Sexual misconduct
• Hazing
• Harassment
• Breaching campus safety or security
• Academic dishonesty
During the disciplinary review, the officers and the advisor will take into consideration the decision of Texas A&M University or the appropriate department of the University concerning the allegations. The member will be given written notice of the review and will have an opportunity to address the officers and the advisor on the issue. If the officers and the advisor unanimously agree that the member no longer belongs in the organization, the offender will permanently lose membership in MAA at Texas A&M University.
Article IV. Officers
Section I. Requirements
The officers of this organization must meet the
following requirements: a) have at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point
average, have at least a 2.00 grade point ratio in the semester
immediately prior to the election, the semester of election and
semesters during the term of office. In order for this provision to be
met, at least six hours must have been taken for that semester. In one
limited circumstance, summer hours may be applied to this
provision. In order for summer coursework to qualify toward a grade
point ratio prior to election, at least six hours must have been taken
during the course of either the full or two summer session(s); b) be
in good standing with the university and enrolled in at least six
credit hours (unless fewer credits are required to graduate in the
spring and fall semester) during the term of office; c) be ineligible
to hold an office should the student fail to maintain the requirements
as prescribed in (a) and (b).
Section II. Officers and Duties
President: shall preside over regular and officer meetings, coordinate activities, and communicate with the officers and advisor on all matters.
Vice President: shall assist president and preside over meetings in the absence of the president. The Vice President shall also coordinate the monthly problem solving competition.
Treasurer: shall collect dues, pay bills, and oversee other monetary transactions including fund raising and social activities.
Communications/Publicity Coordinator: (optional) shall arrange for monthly speakers. He/She will have all information on the speaker at least two weeks prior to each meeting. The Communications/Publicity Coordinator shall also coordinate all publicity efforts such as posters and e-mails and communicate with the math department.
Actuary Chair: (optional) shall provide information to members about the actuarial profession in general as well as information about internships and exams.
Section III. Election process
Elections shall be held at the first regular
meeting of the spring semester. A simple majority vote will win. Newly
elected officers shall be in training for the spring semester and
assume responsibility at the first meeting of the fall semester.
Section IV. Removal of an Officer
An officer has not fulfilled the position
responsibilities, may be put under conduct review. During conduct
review, the remaining officers and the advisor will conduct a study
into the officers accomplishments. The officer will be given written
notice or the review and will have an opportunity to address the
remaining officers and the advisor concerning the issue. If the
remaining officers and advisor unanimously agree that the officer has
not performed his/her duties, he/she will be stripping of his/her
title and a new officer will be elected.
An officer who has allegedly committed any of the
following actions, as per described in TAMU Student Rules, will be
subject to the same disciplinary review as any other member.
• Physical abuse
• Sexual misconduct
• Hazing
• Harassment
• Breaching campus safety or security
• Academic dishonesty
Article V. Advisor
The advisor shall be held to all the duties
and responsibilities outlined in the most recent advisor agreement
letter distributed by Student Activities.
Article VI. Meetings
Section I. Dues
Dues shall be in accordance with the national
MAA dues.
Section II. Financial Transactions
All monies belonging to this organization
shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established
for MAA at the Student Organization Finance Center and/or the Fiscal
Office. All funds must be deposited within 24 hours after
collection. The advisor to this organization must approve and sign
each expenditure before payment.
Article VIII. Amendments
This constitution may be amended at any time
by a three-fifths vote of the officers, subject to the approval of the
Director of Student Activities.