Faculty Association Constitution

CONSTITUTION
THE FACULTY ASSOCIATION

The Faculty Association becomes a membership organization focused on social interaction of the faculty and philanthropy. Individuals must remit dues for membership. It is separate and apart from the Faculty Senate.

Section I: Definition, Purpose, and Responsibilities

The Faculty Association is the social body of the Faculty of Arkansas State University. The purpose is to promote camaraderie and collaboration among the faculty for the university's welfare. The Faculty Association shall:

A. Provide organized programs through educational, social, and recreational activities.

B. Mentor recently hired faculty to the university community.

C. Promote positive communication through social media sites.

Section II: Eligibility

All members of the Faculty of Arkansas State University are eligible for membership in the Faculty Association. The Faculty Association consists of all dues-paying members of the university faculty. The officers of the association shall determine the dues and how the funds are collected.

Section III: Officers

The Faculty Association will elect its chair and secretary-treasurer no later than the first meeting. Officers of the Faculty Association must be full-time faculty or administrators.

Section IV: Amendments

Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by a majority of the voting members of the Faculty Association. A two-thirds majority must approve an amendment of the voting members of the Faculty Association.

Section V: Ratification

Before the constitution becomes effective, it must be approved by a majority of the Faculty of Arkansas State University voting members, in attendance at a general faculty meeting called for that purpose or via electronic survey. It shall then be submitted to the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees through the Chancellor and become effective upon their approval. Following the board's approval, the Faculty Association chair shall immediately take steps to enact this constitution.