{"id":697,"date":"2021-10-06T16:55:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T16:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/physics-astrophysics-astronomy\/society-physics-students\/bylaws\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T09:25:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T14:25:17","slug":"bylaws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/society-physics-students\/bylaws\/","title":{"rendered":"SPS Chapter Bylaws"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Physics &#038; Astronomy Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/programs\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Majors &#038; Minors<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/news\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Departmental News<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/faculty-staff\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Faculty &#038; Staff<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/holcomb-observatory\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/southeastern-association-research-astronomy\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/research-internships\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Research &#038; Internship Opportunities<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/seitz-award\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >The Seitz Award<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/holcomb-observatory\/alumni-successes\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Alumni Success<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem hide-overflow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/society-physics-students\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Society of Physics Students<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem hide-overflow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/student-awards\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Student Awards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__desktopToggle\" v-text=\"desktopLabel\" :aria-expanded=\"desktopOpen\">More Links<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPS Chapter Bylaws<\/h1><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE I. NAME<\/h5><p>The name of this organization shall be &#8220;The Butler University Chapter of the Society of Physics Students.&#8221;<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE II.\u00a0OBJECTIVES<\/h5><p>The purpose of this Chapter shall be the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the science of physics and the encouragement of student interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities, and to aid its members in the furthering of their careers in physics.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP<\/h5><p><strong>Section 1. Society of Physics Students Membership<\/strong><\/p><p>Membership in this Society of Physics Students Chapter shall be open to all individuals interested in physics or astronomy, and is not limited to those with majors or minors in Physics or Astronomy.<\/p><p><strong>Section 2. Sigma Pi Sigma Membership<\/strong><\/p><p>Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society included within this Society of Physics Students Chapter, shall be based upon character and academic and professional attainments and is not restricted to physics majors. Election to Sigma Pi Sigma members from among those candidates presented by the Sigma Pi Sigma nominating committee appointed by the Chapter Advisor.<\/p><p>Clause 1. For undergraduate students in physics or related fields, the minimum requirements for Sigma Pi Sigma membership within this Chapter shall be as follows:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>All members-elect shall have completed at least the equivalent of three semesters (five quarters) of full\u00ad time college work.<\/li> <li>All members-elect shall have completed at least three semester (five quarters) courses in physics, each of at least three credit hours, which may be credited toward a physics major.<\/li> <li>All members-elect shall rank in the upper one third of their college class which means they have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.60.<\/li> <li>All members-elect shall have attained at least a 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 system for all physics courses.<\/li><\/ul><p>Clause 2. For graduate students in physics or related fields, all members-elect either (a) shall meet the requirements for undergraduate members-elect, based upon their undergraduate records, or (b) shall have completed at least one year of graduate work, meeting departmental standards for satisfactory progress towards an advanced degree.<\/p><p>Clause 3. For faculty members, research staff members, and other qualified individuals, who are in physics or related fields, election to membership shall be based upon their professional attainments.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS<\/h5><p><strong>Section 1. Chapter Officers<\/strong><\/p><p>The officers of the Chapter shall be a President, a Vice-President, \u00a0a Secretary, a Treasurer, and an SGA Representative; succession shall be in accordance with this order. \u00a0These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws adopted by this Chapter. \u00a0The President is responsible for leading meetings as well as delegating responsibility. \u00a0Effective beginning in the fall term of 2008, a senior may not be the president of the Society of Physics Students. \u00a0The Vice-President shall aid in Presidential duties as well as perform the duties of the President in his or her absence. \u00a0The Secretary is charged with recording the minutes of the meeting and distributing these minutes to the members through either\/both email and posting on the website. \u00a0The minutes shall be humorous. \u00a0The Treasurer shall be responsible for all financial matters of the Chapter, including the account held with Butler University.\u00a0 The SGA representative must attend SGA meetings and plead for money, if need be.<\/p><p><strong>Section 2. \u00a0Elections<\/strong><\/p><p>Officers shall be elected at a scheduled meeting in April of each year. \u00a0Nominations shall be by open nomination. \u00a0Officers are free to run for reelection for unlimited terms. \u00a0Elections will proceed in a manner which the Chapter sees fit at the time of elections. \u00a0Officers-elect shall assume their offices the day after finals end in the spring semester and shall hold office for one year. Members may be elected officers even if they are not present at the election meeting.<\/p><p><strong>Section 3: Officer Removal<\/strong><\/p><p>Officers may be removed by a vote of the club under the following conditions: if the officer in question is not fulfilling his or her duties; any other reason. \u00a0An officer may also withdraw from office.\u00a0 Officers facing removal shall be permitted to argue either for or against their own removal. \u00a0In either case, a new officer will be elected via (IV, 2).<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE V.\u00a0CHAPTER ADVISOR<\/h5><p>The Chapter Advisor shall be a faculty member appointed by the Head of the Physics and Astronomy Department, after consultation with the chapter officers. \u00a0The Chapter Advisor shall provide liaison among the Chapter, the Physics and Astronomy Department, and the National Office of the Society of Physics Students. \u00a0The Chapter Advisor will supply counseling to the Chapter, furnish continuity of experience in chapter operations, and provide long-range perspective to insure departmental interest in and support of the Society of Physics Students. \u00a0The Chapter Advisor shall assist the Secretary in furnishing the National Office with the required data and shall assist the Treasurer in transmitting fees and dues to the National Office.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS<\/h5><p>Regular meetings shall be held bi-weekly, or as determined by the officers. \u00a0Meetings shall be planned for times that ensure highest attendance. Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice-President.\u00a0 \u00a0Officer-only meetings can also be held to discuss important topics. \u00a0There shall be at least six meetings per year. \u00a0The Chapter Advisor will not be required to attend all meetings.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE VII.\u00a0DUES<\/h5><p>The officers in consultation with the Council Adviser shall determine the amount of yearly dues, if any. \u00a0Dues shall be collected by the Treasurer in addition to the dues required by the National Office. In addition to or in the absence of dues, money may be requested from members to fund events sponsored by the Chapter.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE VIII. STATEMENTS ON POLICY<\/h5><p><strong>Statement 1: Sovereignty<\/strong><\/p><p>This Chapter shall remain independent of the Engineering Club, and shall not be allowed to fall under the jurisdiction of said club nor shall said club have part in any affairs of this Chapter. \u00a0All other interactions are permissible, at the discretion of the officers. \u00a0This statement is meant with no offense to the Engineering Club.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ARTICLE IX.\u00a0AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS<\/h5><p>These bylaws may be amended by a two thirds vote, provided that the amendment shall have been proposed at least one meeting previous to the time of vote. \u00a0Such amendments shall conform to the regulations established by the National Constitution of the Society of Physics Students.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"parent":577,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-697","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"revision_note":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v26.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SPS Chapter Bylaws | Butler University<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/society-physics-students\/bylaws\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"SPS Chapter Bylaws | Butler University\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/arts-sciences\/physics-astronomy\/society-physics-students\/bylaws\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"College of Liberal Arts &amp; 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