YSU PME Constitution

The name of this chapter shall be Ohio Xi. This chapter shall follow the general guidelines set forth in the Constitution of Pi Mu Epsilon, Inc. and the National Bylaws.
 

1. To promote scholarly activity in mathematics.
2. To elect members on an honorary basis according to their proficiency in mathematics.
3. To engage in activities designed to promote the mathematical and scholarly development of its members.
4. To take any other measures that will further the purposes stated above.

1. Membership is open to all Youngstown State University students and faculty who meet eligibility requirements.
2. Eligibility Requirements:
1. Students with an accepted major in mathematics who have completed one of the calculus sequences applicable for the mathematics major, at least one additional mathematics course required for the mathematics major, and who have an unrecalculated grade point average of at least 3.6 in these courses and overall.
2. Students with an accepted major in mathematics who have completed one of the calculus sequences applicable for the mathematics major, at least two additional mathematics courses required for the mathematics major, and who have an unrecalculated grade point average of at least 3.2 in these courses and overall.
3. Students with any other declared major who have met the course and grade point average requirement in parts (1) or (2) and who have, in addition, completed a course in mathematics applicable to the mathematics major that is not a requirement for their declared major.

3. Selection of members shall be determined by the Scholarship Committee, that consists of at least two faculty members.

A.  The officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Faculty Advisor, and a Permanent Faculty Correspondent to the national office. Additional officers may be elected if the Executive Committee finds it appropriate.
B.  Duties of these officers shall be the usual ones pertaining to the various offices with specific duties as follows:

C. A one-year term shall be served by the elected officers beginning on September 15.
D. Election of officers shall be as follows:

A.  Order of Business will be as follows:

B.  At least one program meeting will be held per term with other meetings called when necessary.
C.  At least 2/3 of the active members are required to be present for any voting.

1. Amendments may be proposed at any time and voted on by 3/4 of the active members, and passed with 2/3 of the vote.
2. Any questions arising which are not covered in these Bylaws shall be reviewed and acted upon by the officer of Ohio Xi.

1. Selection procedures shall be conducted each term followed by an initiation ceremony during the quarterly meeting.
2. The national initiation fee shall be $20.00.
3. Local dues shall be set at $10.00. This will entitle and eligible person membership in this chapter for the length of time he/she is a student at Youngstown State University.

 

All expenditures from the Pi Mu Epsilon Ohio Xi account must be approved by a majority vote of the officers and advisor(s).
 

1. Sponsor speakers and delegates to attend the annual National Summer meeting of Pi Mu Epsilon, Inc.
2. Attend other regional meetings during the year.
3. Conduct tutoring sessions for local high school students taking national math tests.
4. Sponsor speakers to university or math related topics, at least once per term.
5. Support the annual YSU Calculus Competition.
6. Consider nominating faculty and students for both local and national awards and commendations.

1. See attached amendment.
2. Ohio Xi members will be housed in University dorms or housing whenever it is available.
3. The Chapter should request YSU Student Government funding to alleviate expenses. If funding is received, the Chapter must submit a report of the trip to Student Government upon returning.
4. Ohio Xi members who do not remain in attendance for the duration of the meeting may not receive monetary assistance from Ohio Xi.
5. Ohio Xi members who receive funding from the Chapter or the National Organization must attend a majority of the student paper presentations and all invited lectures at the meeting.
6. YSU funding and YSU vehicles may be used only in conjunction with meeting or conference events.
7. Every Ohio Xi member who will be riding in a YSU vehicle must sign a Pi Mu Epsilon Ohio Xi travel form and a YSU driver card.
8. Only individuals who have signed a YSU driver card may drive the YSU vehicle.
9. Absolutely no alcohol is permitted in the YSU vehicle at any time. This includes transportation of alcohol.
10. Absolutely no smoking is permitted in the YSU vehicle at any time.
11. No individual may drive the YSU vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.
12. In extenuating circumstances these travel regulations may be modified by a majority vote of the officers and advisor(s) of Pi Mu Epsilon, Ohio Xi Chapter.