Constitution of the Radford University
MBA Student Association

Article I. Name of Organization

1. The name of this organization shall be M.B.A. Student Association at Radford University

Article II. Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to:

1. Solidify members of the Radford University Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program
2. Function as an informational base for the MBA program
3. Foster and enhance an awareness of current business trends
4. Encourage the personal and professional development of all M.B.A. students and M.B.A. alumni of Radford University

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Article III. Membership

Section 1: General Requirements

Membership is open to all M.B.A. students at Radford University. This organization will not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, race, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran or marital status, nor religious or political affiliation. Membership is available to all M.B.A. students regardless of status, be it full-time or part-time, or provisional graduate student.

Section 2: Categories of Membership

Voting membership of this organization shall consist of:

1. Matriculated students, who are
   1. Current on their dues payments
   2. Currently enrolled in the M.B.A. program

2.   Faculty and staff of Radford University

The majority of the voting members must be students.

Non-voting members shall consist of:

1. All M.B.A. students not meeting the criteria for a voting membership
2. Inactive members - persons who have been but no longer are, voting members of the organization
3. Alumni of the Radford University M.B.A. program

Section 3: Qualification and Privileges

Active membership carries voting privileges. Privileges include participation in activities and programs sponsored by the organization.

Voting qualifications are as follows:

1. Members must be currently enrolled for a minimum of one graduate credit at Radford University
2. Members must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
3. Members must have paid their dues to the local organization

Non-voting members have only passive participation (i.e. they cannot be recognized to make a motion or hold the floor at a meeting). Non-voting members will have eligibility for participation as a voting member for organizational functions.

Section 4: Selection process

New members can be selected each semester based on the following criteria:

1. Current student of Radford University
2. Full-time or part-time M.B.A. student
3. Dues to the local organization must be paid

Section 5: Removal process

Members of the Masters of Business Administration Organization may be removed from chapter membership only for just cause by a vote of 3/4th of the entire voting membership. Any such removal must be approved by the chapter Advisor.

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Article IV. Meetings

Section 1:

Meetings will be held once a week during the academic year and special meetings may be called if necessary.

Section 2:

Business will be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. In case of voting tie, the President will cast the deciding vote.

Section 3.

A quorum shall be defined as twenty percent of the total voting membership.

Section 4:

A simple majority, (50%, plus one) rules.

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Article V. Dues

Section 1:

Dues shall be paid at any time during the semester. Dues are to be established by the executive officers and confirmed by a two-thirds vote of a regular meeting. Dues can be prorated on a semester basis.

Section 2:

Dues shall be collected by the Treasurer at any time during the semester following the election of officers. The President, Treasurer and Advisor may review dues collection at any time.

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Article VI. Officers

Section 1: The Masters of Business Administration Student Organization officers shall be:

• President
• Vice President of Programming
• Vice President of Membership
• Vice President of Public Relations
• Vice President of Alumni Affairs
• Treasurer
• Secretary, and
• Advisor.

Section 2:

The qualifications for holding office are to be a good standing voting member of this organization. Full-time or part-time M.B.A. students may serve as officers.

Section 3: Duties of the officers are as follows:

President

            Specific duties include:

1. Preside over all meetings and activities
2. Coordinate and communicate with all members of the Executive Council and the faculty advisor
3. Co-sign all checks with the faculty advisor

Vice President of Programming:

            Specific duties include:

1. Preside over all meetings at which the president is not present
2. Serve as the co-liaison, along with the VP of Public Relations, to other student organizations
3. Maintain contact with the faculty advisor
4. Coordinate guest speaker appearances
5. In the event that the president is unable to complete a term of office, to take over the position for the remainder of the term and to make any necessary appointment to fill vacated offices.

Vice President of Membership:

            Specific duties include:

1. Preside over meetings at which the president and the VP of Programming are absent
2. Maintain and distribute a current roster of membership
3. Coordinate the collection of dues with the treasurer

Vice President of Public Relations

            Specific duties include:

1. Coordinates MBA events
2. Coordinates fundraising events
3. Maintains relationships with local employers

Vice President of Alumni Affairs/Relations

            Specific duties include:

1. Select a gift for guest speakers and coordinate refreshments for meetings and events
2. Serve as the co-liaison, with the VP of Programming, to other student organizations on campus
3. Plan and arrange social functions for the organization

Treasurer

            Specific duties include:

1. Establish and maintain bank account(s) for the organization
2. Report the condition of accounts at all regular meetings, including all relevant expenses
3. Monitor account activity, and maintain a file of receipts for all expenditures
4. Safeguard all bank transactions to insure that all withdrawals are countersigned by the president and the faculty advisor
5. Work with all VP’s on budgets and expenses including the funds generated by dues and from other sources

Secretary

            Specific duties include:

1. Responsible for maintaining accurate minutes of all meetings
2. Responsible for correspondence to all members and MBA students

Section 4:

A majority vote of the active membership will determine the election of officers.  The nomination of officers will occur at the first meeting of the academic year, presided by the returning officers or the faculty advisor. The regular election of officers will be held at the second meeting of the academic year. Term of office shall expire at the end of the academic year.

Section 5:

The removal of any officer of this organization will require a motion from the floor, and a two-thirds vote of all voting members present at the following meeting.

In case of resignation or dismissal, the outgoing officer must notify the Executive Board, which consists of the officers and advisor(s). The unoccupied position will be filled by appointment by the Executive Board unless the unfinished term of the officer is longer than a month before the expiration of the term, in which case an election will be held to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.

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Article VII. Advisor(s)

Section 1:

Current members of the Radford University M.B.A. faculty will be eligible to be the campus chapter advisor(s).

Section 2:

The advisor’s responsibilities shall include: retaining copies of all financial reports, minutes, the organization’s constitution, and all other relevant information to facilitate the change of officers from year to year. The advisor will be a co-signature along with the president and treasurer on all banking accounts of the organization and must co-sign all checks. The advisor shall work closely with the organization in coordinating activities to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with Radford University’s policies and the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the City of Radford.

Section 3:

The advisor(s) will be recommended by the Executive Board and elected by a majority vote of the active membership. The purpose of the advisor(s) is to give members guidance in policies and procedures concerning this organization.

Section 4:

The advisor(s) will be removed for just cause at the recommendation of the Executive Board and removed by a majority vote of the active membership.

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Article VIII. Responsibilities

This organization will adhere to Radford University’s policies, the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the City of Radford.

Article IX. Amendments

Section 1:

Proposed amendments to this constitution must be presented in writing at a regular meeting by a voting member. Once seconded, the motion will be held over to the next regular meeting and will require a two-thirds vote of those present to be accepted.

Section 2:

Any revision of the constitution accepted by the voting body shall be sent to the Associate Director for Student Activities for review and/or approval, before being accepted as an amendment.

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