Bylaws of the Psi Chi Chapter of Arizona State University
Charter date: May 20, 1951
Charter number: 88
Article I: Name of Chapter
The name of this organization shall be the Arizona State University Psi Chi Chapter, a local unit of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, hereinafter referred to as the Chapter and the National Society.
Article II: Purpose
The purpose of Psi Chi shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Article III: Members
Section 1: Active Members
Active members are men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who are faculty members or students of Arizona State University or are members who have been readmitted to active status by this Chapter. All shall possess high standards of personal behavior. Active members shall be entitled to participate in all chapter meetings and shall have the right to vote.
A. Student Members shall be students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at the time of induction. Only student members shall be entitled to hold chapter office.
1. Undergraduate Students shall be enrolled in Arizona State University, have registered for major or minor standing in psychology or for a program psychological in nature which is equivalent to such standings, having completed at least:
- 3 semesters of the college course
- 9 semester hours of psychology
- have a minimum GPA of 3.40 overall
- have a minimum GPA of 3.25 in psychology coursework
2. Graduate Students shall be enrolled in Arizona State University, and shall have a minimum grade point average 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in all graduate courses, including psychology.
B. Faculty Members of Arizona State University and other psychologists who are full-time faculty at the institution and hold a doctoral degree in psychology or psychology-related field may become active members of the chapter upon election to membership and induction into Psi Chi. Faculty Members shall not be eligible to hold chapter office.
Section 2: Nondiscrimination
Membership in Psi Chi is open to qualified candidates of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, color, religion, and national and ethnic origin.
Section 3: Membership Election
Election to membership shall be by a two-thirds vote at a regular meeting of the Chapter.
Section 4: Fees & Dues
Prior to induction, each prospective member shall pay an induction fee as determined by the National Society, which shall entitle the inductee to life membership without payment or further dues or assessments to the National Society. All active members shall pay chapter dues as established by the Chapter.
Article IV: Officers
Section 1: Officer Roles
The officers of this chapter shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Web Coordinator, Graduate Liaison. The officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws, the constitution and bylaws of the National Society, and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the chapter, and shall fulfill such other duties and requirements as may be determined by the National Society.
Note: There must be at least three elected officers representing the above functions. All officer positions should be listed in this Section.
Section 2: Officers Election
At the regular chapter meeting preceding the meeting at which the election of officers is to be held, a nominating committee of three to five active members shall be elected. The chair shall be a member of the Executive Committee, and at least one member shall be a faculty member of Arizona State University.
It shall be the duty of this committee to nominate candidates for the offices to be filled at the regular meeting in April.
Before the election, additional nominations from the floor shall be permitted.
Section 3: Terms
The officers shall be elected by ballot to service for one year or until their successors are elected, and the term of office shall begin by May 20. In the event there is only one candidate for an office, the election may be by voice vote.
Section 4: Terms
No member shall hold more than one office at a time, and no member shall serve more than two terms in the same office.
Section 5: Vacancies
Should the office of President become vacant, it shall be filled by the Vice President. A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by the Executive Committee with the approval of the Chapter Advisor.
Article V: Meetings
Section 1: Regular Meetings
The Executive Committee and the Chapter Advisor shall determine the number of regular meetings to be held during the year and shall distribute a schedule of these meetings to each active member.
Section 2: Special Meetings
Special Meetings can be called by the President or Executive Committee and shall be called upon the written request of ten active members of the Chapter. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call, and business shall be limited to that which is stated in the call. Except in cases of emergency, at least three days notice shall be given.
Section 3: Quorum
Those active members present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Article VI: Executive Committee
Section 1: Executive Committee Members
The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the chapter and the Chapter Advisor.
Section 2: Executive Committee Duties
The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the Chapter between its business meetings, fix the hour and place of meetings, make recommendations to the Chapter, cause all reports required by the National Society to be submitted in a timely manner, and shall perform such other duties as are specified in these bylaws and the constitution , bylaws and rulings of the National Society.
Section 3: Executive Committee Meetings
Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be called by the President or by any two members of the committee.
Article VII: Chapter Advisor
Section 1: Chapter Advisor
The Chapter shall have a chapter advisor who is a member of Psi Chi and a member of the faculty of Arizona State University.
Section 2: Role of Chapter Advisor
The Chapter Advisor shall assist the Chapter in fulfilling its purpose and requirements of the National Society.
Article VIII: Committees
Chapter committees shall consist of the chair and at least two additional active members. Standing committees shall be established by the Chapter. Special committees may be established by the President, the Executive Committee, or the Chapter. The Standing Committees of the Chapter shall be:
Section 1: Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Committee shall promote Psi Chi within the university community, especially within the department of psychology.
Section 2: Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall promote membership in Psi Chi to all qualified persons.
Section 3: Induction Committee
The Induction Committee shall make arrangements for induction ceremonies.
Section 4: Program Committee
The Program Committee shall select programs and make arrangements for chapter meetings.
Section 5: Finance Committee
The Finance Committee shall prepare the budget and make an annual analysis of chapter fiscal management.
Note: All Standing Committees of the chapter should be included in this article.
Article IX: Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Chapter in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws, the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Society, and any special rules of order the Chapter may adopt.
Article X: Amendment of Bylaws
These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Chapter by a two-thirds vote, provided the amendment has been submitted in writing to all active members of the Chapter at least two weeks prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered. These bylaws shall not be in conflict with the constitution and bylaws or rulings of the National Society. Any amendment of the constitution and bylaws or rulings of the National Society affecting these bylaws shall cause this document to be amended automatically to concur with such amendment.
