COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

BYLAWS

Article 1-Name

The name of this organization shall be the “College of Sciences Student Advisory Board” of Eastern Illinois University.

Article II-Purposes

The purpose of the organization shall be:

• To provide communication between students and administration in the College of Sciences
• To receive student opinions and advice on issues
• To disseminate information to students
• To provide a forum for student concerns
• To develop leadership skills

Article III-Representation

At the beginning of each academic year, one student shall be appointed by the chair of each department within the College of Sciences to serve on the Advisory Board. Each advisory board member will represent students in his/her department. No monetary dues are to be paid.

Article IV-Officers

The Student Dean shall chair the Advisory Board for the College of Sciences. A Student Associate Dean and a Secretary shall be elected. The Student Associate Dean will serve as chair or represent the Student Advisory Board in the absence of the Student Dean. The Secretary shall record minutes of the meetings and distribute the minutes to the membership. The Dean and Associate Dean of the College will serve as ex officio members.

Article V-Meetings

Meetings will be held one per month during the months of September, October, November, January, February, March, and April. The Student Dean of the College will chair meetings.

Article VI-Amendments

Amendments to this Constitution may be made by a majority vote of the Advisory Board members.

Article VII-Attendance

All members shall notify the Student Dean prior to the meeting time if they are are unable to attend. Members missing more than two scheduled meetings without notification to the Student Dean prior to the meeting may be replaced.