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ASU AEMB Constitution

 

Article I

Name & Purpose

Section 1. Name

This organization shall be known as Arizona State University Chapter of Alpha Eta Mu Beta. This organization shall be a chapter of Alpha Eta Mu Beta Inc., the National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society.

 

Section 2. Symbol

The symbol shall be the early form of the Greek letters Alpha, Eta, Mu, and Beta. Use of the symbols AEMB shall be permitted.

 

Section 3. Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be to recognize the academic achievements of students and promote excellence in the field of biomedical engineering. 

 

 

Article II

Membership

Section 1. Active Membership

  • There shall be but one class of active members

  • Active membership shall be open to all regularly enrolled students in the Biomedical Engineering curriculum at ASU who are ranked as juniors or seniors by the College of Engineering and are in good and regular academic standing.

  • Only juniors who have a cumulative grade point average within the upper one-fifth and seniors who have a cumulative grade point average within the upper one-third of the Biomedical Engineering class shall be eligible for active membership. In all cases, candidates for membership shall have completed at least six semester credit hours of Biomedical Engineering courses.

  • Candidates for membership to AEMB, in addition to having the required scholastic rank, must be of unimpeachable character, have ability to make use of the knowledge and information acquired, have capacity and willingness for hard work, and have a genial nature and ability to work with others.

  • In the case of students whose eligibility is in doubt because of irregular standing or curriculum, the matter shall be referred to the National Executive Council for appropriate action.

  • Membership in any other fraternity or society shall not prevent a student from active membership in AEMB.

  • Transfer students ranked as juniors or seniors who have transferred from some other institution or school or from some other department in the same school shall be eligible for active membership provided they have maintained a scholastic grade average in the upper one-fifth if a junior, or upper one-third if a senior, of the class from which they transferred and provided they maintain this average for one grade period (one semester) after the transfer. In all cases, candidates for membership shall have completed at least six semester credit hours of Biomedical Engineering courses.

  • Graduate students may be eligible for active membership provided they are in regular standing or candidates for a degree and have a written recommendation from the Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering or a member of the faculty to be designated by the Department Head. Graduate student candidates shall have been graduated from a school of recognized standing and shall possess substantially the same scholastic and other qualifications as required for undergraduate membership.

 

Section 2. Alumni Membership

  • Any graduate Biomedical Engineer from a school now having a chapter of AEMB, who during his or her scholastic career fulfilled the requirements for membership, may be eligible for alumni membership providing that the degree was received during a period when the school was accredited by the ABET.

  • Any active member, upon completion of his/her studies, shall become an alumni member.

  • A member having received a degree at one institution and pursuing an advanced degree at a second institution may apply to the AEMB chapter at the second institution to have his/her alumni membership reverted to active membership, pursuant to that chapter's by-laws, if so desired.

 

Section 3. Faculty Membership

  • Faculty membership may be granted to a faculty member of Arizona State University Department of Biomedical Engineering who has made an outstanding contribution to education in the field of Biomedical Engineering, upon review and approval of his/her credentials by the National Executive Council. Active soliciting of prospective faculty members by individual chapters may not be undertaken prior to approval by the National Executive Council of such prospective faculty members.

  • The purpose of faculty membership is to provide a direct and manifest means for faculty of the program in Biomedical Engineering to be identified with and participate in the activities of ASU AEMB. While there is no intent that a faculty member should participate as an active member in the chapter, faculty need to be fully aware of the ideals and objectives of the chapter and to render aid and assistance to the chapter as needed. The traits expected of members of AEMB -- scholarship, character, sociability, diligence, and widespread interest -- are of prime consideration in faculty-student relationships. The affiliation of the faculty contribution to the welfare of AEMB is encouraged.

  • Qualifications for faculty members are as follows:

  • The candidate shall hold rank above instructor in a program in Biomedical Engineering.

  • The candidate shall have at least three years of full-time teaching and/or research experience as a faculty member in the Biomedical Engineering program at ASU.

  • The candidate shall be clearly identified with the Biomedical Engineering courses and research of the department.

  • Faculty memberships may be extended to outstanding faculty in Biomedical Engineering programs which have no active student chapter of AEMB. The individual receiving the faculty membership is required to attend the initiation on the campus of the sponsoring chapter.

  • The chapter membership should view every proposed faculty member as a chapter advisor.

  • Seven (7) copies of a biography of each candidate and of qualification statements written by two (2) members of the proposing chapter, indicating outstanding contributions, must be submitted to the National Office six (6) weeks prior to the scheduled initiation date for approval or disapproval by the National Executive Council. In no case may a faculty member be initiated without specific written approval from the National Executive Director.

  • A candidate must receive at least two-thirds affirmative votes of the total number of eligible votes in the National Executive Council to be elected.

  • Upon receipt of written approval from the National Executive Director, the candidates for faculty membership are processed in the same manner as active member candidates.

  • The faculty member is initiated at the next regularly scheduled initiation ceremony of the sponsoring chapter.

 

Section 4. Election of Members

  • Election of members shall be conducted by secret ballot. Elections shall be held as soon after the date of determining the eligibility of the candidates as possible. A three-quarter vote of all active members present shall be required to elect a person to membership.

  • All candidates for membership shall be elected by an active chapter. They shall be initiated, according to the prescribed ritual, by the active ASU AEMB chapter.

 

Section 5. Eligibility Questions

Any questions concerning the eligibility of students for active membership at a particular school should be sent with a copy of the current chapter bylaws to the National Vice President for review and decision. The appeal of any particular decision will rest solely with the National Executive Council.

 

Section 6. Inactive Members

An active member may become or be declared an inactive member if the member fails to participate in chapter activities including attending a minimum of two official meetings per semester and upholding an appropriate GPA. Other requirements may be set forth annually by the club president.

 

Section 7. Faculty Advisor

In addition to the student chapter officers, there shall be a faculty advisor whose responsibilities include: attending meetings, assisting the Society in its activities, and promoting good relations between Arizona State University AEMB chapter members, the Biomedical Engineering faculty, and Arizona State University.   The faculty advisor shall have all the privileges of membership, except the right to vote and to hold office.  A faculty advisor shall be a faculty member in Arizona State University Biomedical Engineering and shall be elected by a simple majority of a quorum of members. 

 

 

Article III

ASU AEMB Society Government

 

Section 1. Officers

  • The elected officers for this club shall be solely responsible for maintaining the activities and events of the club.

  • Officers shall be elected by the club members to serve a term of one year. Elections will be held at the final meeting of the Spring semester to determine the elected officials for the coming year. The newly elected officers will serve their tenure beginning from the election meeting and ceasing at the election meeting of the following year.

  • The officer positions and duties are as follows:

    • Co-President. The co-presidents will be responsible for organizing all chapter meetings and events. The meetings and events can vary. Examples include guest speakers, volunteer events, and assisting with various Biomedical Engineering activities.

    • Secretary. The Secretary shall handle all paperwork of the organization as well as record the minutes of each chapter meeting. The secretary will be responsible for organizing the annual report.

    • Treasurer. The Treasurer shall act as the financial officer of the chapter. He/She shall be responsible for collecting all funds of the chapter as well as maintain the financial records. These financial records must be included in the annual report.

 

Section 2. Removal of Officers

Officers may be removed from their post if they are found to be neglecting their duties. A silent vote will be held at the next chapter meeting. If more than two-thirds of the chapter believes the officer in question should be removed of their duties, a new officer will be elected.

 

 

Article IV

Dues

 

Section 1. Membership Fees

To be inducted as an active member of the ASU AEMB chapter, membership dues are required by the National Society, and shall be paid to the National Society (checks or money orders should be made out to Alpha Eta Mu Beta, Inc.). The amount to be paid is determined by the current national dues. This fee shall be paid once upon induction into the chapter.

 

Section 2. Annual Fees
Dues for the club shall be $55. This fee shall be paid once upon induction into the chapter. The annual fees will be used to fund ASU AEMB chapter activities and will be managed by the chapter Treasurer.

 

 

Article V

Amending the Constitution and by-laws

 

Section 1.
Amendments to the constitution or by-laws shall be presented by members of the club in writing and read at a regular meeting but shall not be voted upon until the next regular meeting, and then only after informing each member of the proposed amendments. Voting will be conducted as a silent ballot. A majority of 2/3 of the members present shall be required.

 

 

Article VI

Meetings

 

Section 1. Annual Meetings
The chapter shall meet as determined by the chapter membership each semester as well as by the chapter President. There shall be a minimum of four meetings annually.

 

Section 2. Meeting Attendance

The chapter President shall set the number of required meetings for each member to be considered an active member of the chapter. This number shall be at least four meetings or events annually.

 

 

Article VII

Committees

 

Section 1.
The chapter shall make provision for any standing committees needed and/or for forming any special committees when needed.

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