CALLING ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS!

• If you are interested in belonging to an organization that is tailor-made for you--

• If you are interested in belonging to an organization that supports adult issues--

• If you are interested in serving in a leadership position in an organization where your voice will make a positive impact--

 

Then, NTSO is for you!

Join the Nontraditional Students Organization!

Call Mrs. Veronica Ford at (336) 334-7607 for additional information.

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NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS ORGANIZATION (NTSO)

The Nontraditional Students Organization (NTSO) is sponsored by the Office of Evening/Weekend Programs (EWP).  NTSO is designed to provide support and advocacy to nontraditional students at North Carolina A&T State University.  See Constitution and Bylaws below.

Nontraditional students (non-trads), sometimes referred to as "adult learners," make up an extremely diverse population. Those who feel they do not fit the "traditional college student" profile may be considered "non-trads," including undergraduate students who entered college several years after graduating from high school, are working full- or part-time to support themselves or their families, have dependents, are married or single, are serving in the armed forces, are veterans, or have other nontraditional circumstances.   Nationally, nontraditional students comprise approximately 25% of the undergraduate population.   Here at North Carolina A&T State University, they make up approximately 20% of the undergraduate student population.  With their life experiences, nontraditional students often bring an interesting and exciting perspective to the classroom, college experience, and student service activities.   Nontraditional students tend to provide great leadership and diversity to student organizations.

 

The benefits of membership in NTSO include, but are not limited to:

• receiving support from other non-trads for academic and social interaction
• gaining valuable leadership skills and experience
• helping to shape the organization's directions, initiatives, and services
• having your voice heard by the university community
• giving back to the community through service activities
• extending a hand to new non-trads who can benefit from your experiences

Membership is open to any degree-seeking NCA&T student who fulfills membership requirements (any undergraduate student who is 24 or older, or any student under 24 who considers him or herself a nontraditional student).  With membership, you have the right to vote, hold office and chair a committee.  Annual dues are $10 per academic year. 

If you are interested in joining the Nontraditional Students Organization (NTSO), please contact:                       

Phyllis O. Cole (colep@ncat.edu)

Veronica M. Ford (fordrdf@ncat.edu)

Office:  (336) 334-7607

Fax:  (336) 334 -7081

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THE NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION

 

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Nontraditional Students Organization.

ARTICLE II - AFFILIATION

This organization shall be affiliated with the Office of the Evening and Weekend Programs at North Carolina A&T State University and is subject to the rules and regulations of the University.

ARTICLE III - PURPOSE

The purpose is to serve as an advocate group for nontraditional students.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

The membership shall be comprised of students 24 years and older as well as students who have families and/or careers but do not meet the age requirement.

ARTICLE V - GOVERNMENT

SECTION A - The government of this organization shall be vested in the Board of Directors subject to the will of the membership.  The Board of Directors shall include President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and two At-Large Members.

SECTION B - The members at-large of the Nontraditional Students Organization shall be elected from the members prescribed by the Nontraditional Students Organization Bylaws.  The term of President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and two At-Large Members shall be one year.  The President-Elect shall automatically assume the office of President at the final meeting of the school year or upon resignation of the President.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION I - Any nontraditional student enrolled at NC A&T State University is eligible for membership in this organization.

SECTION II - Any nontraditional student not enrolled for one semester will remain on the mailing list and will also keep his/her membership for that semester.

ARTICLE II - GOVERNMENT

The Board of Directors shall have control to manage the organization, subject to the will of the membership.

Vacancies on the Board of Directors, with the exception of President, shall be filled by majority vote of the Board of Directors.  Such electees shall serve for the duration of the term of the individual being replaced.  If the President's position is vacated, the President-Elect shall automatically assume the position of President for the remainder of the unexpired term and the following term. 

ARTICLE III - ELECTIONS

SECTION I - The annual election of officers shall be at the annual meeting of the Nontraditional Students Organization in the spring of each year.

SECTION II - At the annual election there shall be elected a President, President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and two At-Large Members.  The outgoing President-Elect shall automatically assume the position of President.  This group shall constitute the Board of Directors of the organization.

SECTION III - The election committee shall direct the election process in accordance with the Nontraditional Students Organization Bylaws and Robert's Rules of Order.  Only regular and distinguished members in good standing may vote.  In the event of a dispute, the decision of the election committee is final.

SECTION IV - Notice of the annual election and names of candidates selected by the election committee shall be mailed to each member at her/his last known address at least thirty (30) days and no more than sixty (60) days prior to the annual election.

SECTION V - At the annual election no candidate shall be elected who did not receive the majority of the votes cast.  In the event of a tie, or if a majority is not received for any one candidate on the first ballot, a re-ballot shall be held to decide between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes.

SECTION VI - Each officer of the Board of Directors shall be elected separately except in the event that there is only one candidate.  Voting shall be by secret ballot.  No person shall cast more than one ballot.  Proxies will not be recognized.

SECTION VII - Officers shall be inducted into office at the conclusion of the annual election.

ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS

To ensure membership of the Nontraditional Students Organization, the organization shall meet as a group on the fourth Saturday of the month.

ARTICLE V - DUTIS OF OFFICERS

SECTION I - The President, as Chief Executive Officer of the organization, shall supervise the organization's affairs and activities, shall serve as liaison to the North Carolina A&T State University Administration, and has the authority to appoint committees and administrative positions as necessary.

SECTION II - The President-Elect shall chair the Program Committee, shall preside over membership meeting and Board of Directors meetings in the President's absence, and shall work with the President on  matters of the organization as determined by the President.

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

The Nontraditional Students Organization shall have three committees:  the New Member Committee, the Recruitment Committee, and the Program Committee.

ARTICLE VII - RULES OF ORDER

Robert's rules of Order shall govern all affairs, actions, and proceedings of the organization as provided in these Bylaws or the Constitution of this organization.

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any general or special meeting, provided written notice of a proposed change in the Bylaws has been submitted to each member at his/her last known address at least thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the meeting.