Article I. Name, Purpose, and Mission of the Organization

Section 1. Name

The name of this organization shall be the Broome Community College American Society for Engineering Education-Student Chapter (BCC ASEE-Student Chapter)

Section 2. Purpose

The purpose of this student chapter is to promote and develop an interest in engineering, engineering technology, engineering design, and engineering education.

Section 3. Mission

The mission of this student chapter is:

• To foster student interest in future careers and study in engineering and engineering technology.
• To provide services to prepare members for a career in engineering and engineering technology.
• To develop relationships with local schools (K-12) and aid them in promoting engineering as a career model.
• To encourage engineering undergraduates to continue their studies at the graduate level and to encourage engineering education as a career choice.
• To assist and encourage women and minorities to study and seek careers in the fields of engineering and engineering technology.

Article II. Membership

Section 1. Accessibility

Membership and participation shall be free from discrimination based upon race, religion, ethnic group, national origin, handicap, or gender.

Section 2. Student Membership

Student membership shall be open to all students at Broome Community College interested in promoting the purpose and mission of this chapter. Student membership of ASEE is highly encouraged and is required for all officers.

Section 3. Associate Membership

Associate membership shall be open to all staff, faculty, and members of Industry Advisory Boards at Broome Community College that are members of ASEE.

Article III. Officers, Executive Board and Faculty Advisor

Section 1. Executive Board

The offices of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be members of the Executive Board. The Chapter Faculty Advisor shall also be a member of the Executive Board.

Section 2. Term of Office

The term of office shall be from June 1 to May 31. Officers appointed during a term will have their appointment expire on May 31, unless re-elected for a new term.

Section 3. Election of Officers

Officers shall be elected by a majority of those present at an appropriate meeting held in the February of each year.

Section 4. Faculty Advisor

The Chapter Faculty Advisor shall be an Associate Member. The Advisor shall have an indefinite term in office.

Section 5. Resignation

If a member of the Executive Board resigns during a term, the Chairperson shall appoint a replacement member as soon as possible. The Vice-Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson, if the Chairperson resigns, until a replacement is appointed.

Article IV. Meetings

Section 1. Meetings

Meetings may be scheduled weekly, monthly or as needed. An " election " meeting must be scheduled in May for the purpose of electing officers for the next term.

Article V. Officers and Duties

Section 1. The Chairperson's Duties

The Chairperson's duties will include:

• formulating a yearly agenda including a list of activities and events.
• presiding over regular and special meetings for the chapter.
• representing the Chapter at college, community, and national events, where appropriate.
• creating positions or committees as needed to perform the duties of the office.
• insuring that activities of the Chapter are managed under the guidelines of the constitution and bylaws, and the policies of Broome Community College.

Section 2. The Vice-Chairperson's Duties

The Vice-Chairperson's duties will include:

• assisting the Chairperson in achieving the goals and objectives of the Chapter.
• assuming the duties of Chairperson in her/his absence.
• acting as liaison between the Executive Board and all regular, special, and/or temporary committees.

Section 3. The Secretary's Duties

The Secretary's duties will include:

• maintaining written correspondence with on-campus and off-campus organizations as needed.
• recording events and activities performed by the chapter.
• keeping minutes during meetings and documenting a record of those minutes.
• preparing an annual report for the college and the parent organization.

Section 4. The Treasurer's Duties

The Treasurer's duties will include:

• keeping record of the student chapter funds and making expenditures in a legal manner, according to chapter and college policies.
• compiling and presenting a monthly financial report annual of the chapter.
• compiling and presenting an annual financial report annual of the chapter to the college and parent organization as required.
• overseeing fund raising activities.

Article VI. Committees

Section 1. Committees

Committees may be formed on an as needed basis by a membership or Executive Board vote.

Article VII. Quorum

Section 1. Quorum

A majority of the membership present shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the association.

Article VIII. Parliamentary Authority

Section 1. Parlimentary Authority

"Robert's Rules of Order (Latest Edition)" shall be the parliamentary authority of this chapter.

Article IX. Amendments to the Constitution

Section 1. Amendments

This constitution may be amended. repealed. or altered in whole or in part by a majority vote at any meeting of the association.

This constitution was completed and signed on May 20, 1997 by the first officers of the BCC ASEE-Student Chapter, term of officers effective June 1, 1997.

Chairperson: Angela M. Cocozzella

Vice-Chairperson: Joseph Husband

Secretary: April Rawluszki

Treasurer: August Wolf

Faculty Advisor: William C. Beston

Revised: 1/29/98 4:00 pm

Copyright 1997 ASEE Student Chapter