Missouri State University CHAPTER
OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
The name of this organization shall be the Missouri State University (Missouri State) Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). It shall be affiliated with the national AAUP. Its purpose shall be to support the work of the national organization in the promotion of the interests of higher education and to advance the standards, ideals, and welfare of the profession.
ARTICLE II. Membership
A. There shall be six classes of members following the National AAUP
categories:
1) Full-time: Teacher, researcher, or similar academic appointment at an accredited college or university.
2) Entrant: For nontenured faculty new to AAUP. Eligibility extends for four years of membership.
3) Associate: Persons with primarily administrative responsibilities.
4) Part-time: Faculty receiving no more than 50 percent of the salary of a full-time faculty member.
5) Joint: Couples with one member in the full-time category may enroll a second member at a reduced rate.
6) Graduate: Persons enrolled as graduate students may join in this category for up to five years
B. A member may be expelled for cause by a two-thirds vote of the membership
after an opportunity for a hearing.
C. Membership in the local chapter requires membership in the National AAUP.
The officers of the Missouri State Chapter of the AAUP shall be president, vice
President, and secretary/treasurer.
ARTICLE I. Rights of Members
All members shall have the right to present motions and resolutions, engage in relevant debate, elect officers, vote on all issues, and serve on committees. Full time members shall have the right to serve as officers.
A. The officers of the Chapter shall consist of a President, Vice-President, and a
Secretary/Treasurer. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by the Chapter.
B. The President shall preside at all meetings. The President shall appoint all
Standing or Special Committees, membership on said committees, and serve
as an ex-officio member of the same. The President, or his/her designee,
shall act as official representative for the Chapter at all functions which
require said representation.
C. The Vice-President shall preside, assume, and discharge all the duties of the
President in the absence of the President.
D. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep correct minutes of all meetings, maintain
accurate membership lists, keep accurate records of all financial transactions,
and expend funds as authorized by the Chapter. In the absence of the Secretary, the Vice-President is charged with fulfilling the duties of the Secretary.
A. The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Chapter, four
members-at-large, and the Past President (ex-officio).
B. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to assist the President in
achieving the goals of the Chapter, to call special meetings of the Chapter
whenever deemed advisable, to act to fill any vacancies that arise, and other
duties as requested by the President.
Elections shall be governed by the following rules:
1) Elections of officers and members-at-large shall take place not later
than the April meeting prior to the beginning of the term of office.
2) The officers and members-at-large shall be elected to serve for a term
of one year, from July 1 to June 30, or until their successors are elected. Nominations are to be made from the floor.
3) No member may hold more than one office at the same time.
may be called by the President or a majority of the Executive Committee with
due notice given.
B. Resolutions and motions made at Chapter meetings require a majority of
members present to be adopted.
C. Except as may be provided in this Constitution and Bylaws, or rules pursuant
to it, the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the meetings of the Chapter.
ARTICLE VI. Amendments
The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership present at any meeting, provided written due notice of proposed amendments has been given to all members.