A Brief History

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has occupied a unique role in efforts to provide higher education for citizens of the State since 1891. The College operated in Raleigh until 1893 when it moved to the city of Greensboro, which donated $11,000 in cash and 14 acres of land for its campus.  The original course of study of A&T included languages and literature, mathematics, business, agriculture and military science.  Female students were a part of the college from 1893 until 1901, but were not enrolled again until 1928.

The presidents and chancellors of A&T have been Dr. John O. Crosby (1892-1896), Dr. James B. Dudley (1896-1925), Dr. Ferdinand D. Bluford (1925-1955), Dr. Warmoth T. Gibbs (1956-1960), Dr. Samuel D. Proctor (1960-1964), Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy (1964-1980), Dr. Cleon F. Thompson, Jr. (1980-1981), Dr. Edward B. Fort (1981-1999), Dr. James C. Renick, (1999-2006), Dr. Lloyd V. Hackley, (2006-2007), Dr. Stanley Battle, (2007-present).

Mission, Purpose, and Goals of the Univeristy

The purpose of the University is to provide an intellectual setting where students in higher education may find a sense of identification, belonging, responsibility, and achievement that will prepare them for roles of leadership and service in the communities where they will live and work.  In this sense, the University serves as a laboratory for the development of excellence in teaching, research and public service.

The program of the University focuses on the broad fields of agriculture, engineering, technology, business, education, nursing, the liberal arts and science.  The major goals of the University as approved by the faculty in 1988 are as follows:

1.     To help students improve their interpersonal and communication skills.

2.     To insure adequate career preparation for students that will enable them to lead productive lives.

3.     To develop innovative instructional programs that will meet the needs of a diverse student body and the expectations of various professions.

4.     To maintain an environment which fosters quality instruction and encourages the further professional development of faculty and staff, which supports the ideals of academic freedom and shared governance.

5.     To assist students in developing their powers of critical and analytical thinking.

6.     To promote managerial efficiency in all administrative functions including the continued development of operative efficiency productivity in the accounting and fiscal system of the University consistent with the needs of the various University programs/functions and with the expectations of state and federal regulations.

7.     To assist students in developing in-depth competence in at least one subject area for a global economy and for an environment with changing technology.

8.     To aid students in the further development of self-confidence and a positive self image.

9.     To identify and secure additional sources for internal and external funds to support the development of competitive financial aid awards to academically qualified students and to    needy students.

10.  To further develop and maintain the institutional research and planning processes that is necessary for the continued competitiveness, relevance, productivity, and credibility of the University, its programs and its operations.

11.  To develop and maintain undergraduate and graduate programs of high academic quality and excellence.

12.  To encourage research and other creative endeavors by the faculty and students.

13.  To identify and help to satisfy educational, cultural and other public service needs in the state, nation and international environment.

14.  To plan, construct and maintain physical facilities for the achievement of the goals of the educational programs, research and administrative functions.

Mission Accomplishments

A&T today is the largest historically Black university in the state of North Carolina and the second largest in the nation.  It is one of the State's two land-grant institutions.  A comprehensive university offering degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, it has one of three engineering schools in the University of North Carolina.  A&T has one of only two schools of agriculture in North Carolina and its teaching and research programs in animal science have been developed as a related activity to the School of Veterinary Medicine.  In these and other specialized areas of activity in fields of science and technology, North Carolina A&T State University conducts major sponsored program research activities.

A&T occupies a 181-acre main campus just nine blocks from the heart of metropolitan Greensboro.  The University also owns a 600 acre farm and just minutes away from the main Millenium Campus

A&T's strength originates with its academic programs, operated through schools of Agriculture, Business and Economics, Education, Graduate Studies, Nursing and Technology, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering.

 A well-documented success story of A&T over the years has been her alumni, some 40,000 strong, who have occupied positions of leadership in the communities wherever they have found themselves after graduation.

The University takes an active interest in counseling and guiding its students into attractive careers.  A&T is nationally known for its Office of Career Services, which annually attracts more than 1000 recruiters from the nation's foremost corporations and governmental agencies.  A recent survey indicated that salaries of the University's graduates rank in the highest percentage among the state's 16 institutions.

Among A&T's well known alumni are the late Dr. Ronald McNair, astronaut; Dr. Jesse Jackson, internationally prominent human rights leader and United States presidential candidate; Congressman Edolphus Towns of New York; retired Major General Charles D. Bussey; Al Attles, coach and general manager of the Golden State Warriors professional basketball team; Lou Donaldson, internationally known jazz musician; Brig. Gen. Clara L. Adams-Ender, commanding general of Fort Belvoir, Virginia;  Dr. Geraldine House, superintendent of the Memphis, Tennessee School System; and Dr. Jack O. Lanier, deputy assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.  Additionally, five college and university presidents are among the alumni of this University.

While North Carolina A&T State University is an outstanding academic institution, it also maintains a national reputation in intercollegiate athletics.  Championship-caliber men's and women's teams attract thousands of supporters and friends to athletic contests on and off the campus.  Aggie teams have competed outstandingly in the NCAA Division 1 level in some of the major arenas and fields in the United States.  The current athletic teams include football, basketball, baseball, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track, swimming, bowling and cross country for men; and basketball, softball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor track for women. 

In the area of intramural athletics, A&T provides recreational opportunities for more than 2,500 students.  This well-administered program includes team and individual play in football, basketball, softball, aerobics, soccer, weightlifting, volleyball, karate and bowling.

GOVERNANCE OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina.  It functions under the jurisdiction of a thirty-two member Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina elected by the General Assembly of North Carolina.  The President of the University and his or her staff administers policies of the Board of Governors. They constitute the General Administration and are located in Chapel Hill.

The Board of Trustees of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University consists of thirteen members.  The Governor of the State appoints four members, the Board of Governors appoints eight members, and the President of the Student Government Association serves as an ex-officio member.  The Board of Trustees received its authority by delegation from the Board of Governors.

The Chancellor is the chief administrative officer of the University.

Faculty-Student Committees

Students participate in the decision-making process of the University through membership on committees or sub-committees of the faculty.  Generally, students are recommended by the SGA (Student Government Association) to the Chancellor or other appropriate University officials for selection and appointment to faculty committees.  The student voice is welcomed and contributes to the important functions and policies of the committees and the University.  The following represents several of the standing committees of which students are members:

New Student Orientation

Food Service Committee

Lyceum Committee

Student Fees Allocation Committee

Bookstore Advisory Committee

Commencement Committee

Intramural Council

Homecoming Committee

Who's Who Selection Committee

Honors, Scholarships and Award Committee

Individual Responsibility

 Much of the planning, programming and policymaking is done through student groups.  This, however, does not preclude the fact that you can participate as an active campus citizen.  As an individual you contribute by:
1.  Being informed about the educational community of which you are a part.
2.  Questioning student leaders, faculty and administration about the University.
3.  Actively participating in student organizations of which you may be a member.
4.     Questioning and/or supporting the Student Government Association and its officers, its affairs  and activities.
5.     Participating in the Memorial Union programs. 

These are only a few examples of how you can demonstrate individual responsibility; above all, be informed, consult and question. 

STUDENT LIFE

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognizes the role, which student organizations play towards the development for self-actualization, involvement through cooperative interaction and the enlargement of educational experiences for the members of the University community.  The University encourages extra-class activities by students through participation in a variety of campus organizations.

• Providing opportunities for studnets to explore and address issues that affect them and their environments through Social consciousness, Leadership effectiveness, Academic awareness, as well as Membership Development.
• Coordinating and facilitating workshops, seminars, programs and conferences geared towards personal and professional growth, human relations, and civility.
• Utilizing the entire Aggie community, to develop our 5 C's of Leadership: Character, Congruence, Commitment, Collaboration, and Citizenship, in the student body.
• Creating a support mechanism, central location for resources and information, and development opportunities for the various constituent groups and programs associated with leadership, such as the Council of President, Organization Advisors, Leadership 101 series, and the Aggie Leadership Cerification Program.
• As an integral component of the Office of Student Development, fostering an environment where students share ideas freely and work collaboratively with faculty, staff and other students; while promoting them as ambassadors to the global community.

The Council of Presidents

The Council of Presidents (COP) of North Carolina A&T State University will serve as the governing body of student organizations.  It shall be the purpose of this council to:

A.      Provide an assembly of student organization presidents for the development and implementation of plans to keep the campus organizational life meaningful, wholesome, stimulating, productive and active.

B.       Be involved in learning and training experiences designed to enrich leadership skills.

C.       Represent the University whenever a cross section of student organizational life is invited in conference with A&T officials or to visit another university.  When appropriate, the Council invites organizations from other universities and colleges to participate in campus activities.

OSD provides the means and the resources for academic, cultural, political, social and spiritual development to A&T students. This office coordinates the efforts of campus organizations mainly through the Council of Presidents (COP).

OSD promotes purposeful involvement of students by:

Registration of Student Organizations

To become recognized each student organization is expected to file the following items with the Office of Student Development, on or by the last Friday in September:

Registration Form

Constitution

Adopted Budget

Membership Roster

Organizational Registration Fee

The Office of Student Development will issue Registration Kits to organization leaders at the meeting of the Council of Presidents, on the first Tuesday after classes begin in the fall of each year.  After student organization leaders have registered their organizations, they are then eligible to use all campus facilities at no cost to the organization.

Advisors

Each organization must have at least one advisor who is a member of the Faculty or Staff and is registered in the Office of Student Development.  Faculty and Staff are not obligated to serve as advisors to student organizations.  This is a volunteer service.  Those who are willing to give the time necessary for attendance at meetings and otherwise accept the challenge of being a resource person, earn the general and special appreciation of the University community.  All Advisors must report to the Office of Student Development for a copy of the Advisors Manual of Student Organization.

Student Organizations and Activities (see www.ncat.edu/~cop)

Registered and approved student organizations do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious affiliation, sex, national origin, age or handicap in any aspect of their functions and operations.

The University provides a well-balanced program of activities for moral, spiritual, cultural, and physical development of the students.  Various committees, departments and organizations of the University sponsor religious, cultural, social and recreational activities.  Outstanding artists, lectures and dramatic productions are brought to the campus through programs and projects sponsored by student organizations. Student organizations sponsoring programs and projects are scheduled and coordinated by the Executive for Student Development, with the cooperation and assistance of other service, administrative, and academic units on campus.  No group has the right to interfere with or disrupt either in part or in whole the orderly operation of the University or to interfere with rights of its students.

The Executive Director for Student Development Office provides interpretation of the University's policies as they relate to organizational community.  All events must reflect the interest of the University community.  Permission to use University facilities may be denied or revoked for non-compliance with the Guidelines and Implementing Procedures for the use of University facilities.

Approximately one hundred fifty (150) organizations are registered and approved on the campus.  Categorically, the organizations include, National Honor Societies, Departmental Clubs, Gospel Choir, Social Clubs, Student Military Organizations, Fraternities, Sororities, Hometown Clubs, Residence Councils, the Student Union Advisory Board, Class Organizations and Drama Societies.  Other University sponsored organizations include the University Choir, University Band and the Student Government Association.

Descriptions and membership requirements for all University recognized organizations are printed in the Student Organizations Handbook.  This handbook may be secured from the Office of Student Development, Room 102, Murphy Hall.

National Honor Societies

Charters are on file at the University for the following Honor societies: Golden Key National Honor Society- Recognizes juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or above; Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society- A national scholarship organization with local chapters established in accredited colleges/universities; Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society-This honor society is composed of male and female students who excelled academically with a minimum cumulative average of 3.50 or above during the first year of study; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society-ational

PublicationsThe University participates and submits the names of students who qualify to be listed in Who's Who Among Students In American Colleges and Universities and the Dean's List.  Students selected for Who's Who must be seniors with 96 accumulated credit hours.  Names are first submitted to the Who's Who Committee which makes the final selections based on established criteria. A minimum 3.0 grade point average is required for consideration and any student, staff or faculty member can nominate a candidate.  Annually, the Registrar's Office submits the names of students who qualify for the Dean's List.  A minimum grade point of 3.0 is required for the recommendation to the Dean's List Publication.

The Pan-Hellenic Council

The Pan Hellenic Council of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a coordinating organization with representatives from the A&T chapters of the following National organizations:   Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated;  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated;  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated;  Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated;  Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated;  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated;  and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated.  The membership is restricted to representatives elected by each of the organizations which comprises the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

The purpose of this organization is:

1.     To maintain a high level of Greek life and inter-fraternal relationship within the University.

2.     To encourage student leadership and personal development.

3.     To cooperate with University officials in the effort to maintain high social and scholastic standards throughout the University.

4.     To serve as a forum for the discussion of questions of mutual interest and concern to the University, fraternities and sororities.  The Pan-Hellenic Council has its adopted by-laws. 

National Fraternities and Sororities

The University Registrar and the Office of Student Development must certify eligibility and qualifications for membership in fraternities and sororities for Student Development.

The following national fraternities have chapters at the University:

Alpha Phi Alpha                Iota Phi Theta                         Omega Psi Phi

Kappa Alpha Psi                Phi Beta Sigma

The following national sororities have chapters at the University:

Alpha Kappa Alpha            Zeta Phi Beta

Delta Sigma Theta               Sigma Gamma Rho

Service Fraternities

Student Publications

 The A&T Register - The official student newspaper.

 The Ayantee - The student yearbook

Standards Governing Sororities, Fraternities and Social Fellowship Organizations

The purpose of the Pan Hellenic Council is:

1. To maintain a high level of Greek life and inter-fraternal relationship within the University.

2. To encourage student leadership and personal development.

3. To cooperate with University officials in the effort to maintain high social and scholastic standards throughout the University.

4. To serve as a forum for the discussion of questions of mutual interest and concern to the University, fraternities and sororities. The Pan-Hellenic Council has its adopted by-laws.

Greek Life Council

• The following national fraternities have chapters at the University:

  Kappa Kappa Psi

  Lambda Chi Alpha

  Alpha Phi Omega

• The following national sororities have chapters at the University:

Tau Beta Sigma

Chi Eta Phi

• The following social fellowship have a chapter at the University:

Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship

The Greek Life Council of North Carolina A&T State University will serve as the governing body of Non-Pan Hellenic fraternities/sororities/ and social fellowships organizations. It shall be the purpose of this council to:

A. Act as the supervising, advising, and governing body of all Non-Pan Hellenic recognized general Pan Hellenic fraternities/sororities.

B. Organize, standardize and regulate the recruitment of new member's activities.

C. Promote positive Inter-fraternity competition in scholarship, service, athletics and any other events that may be deemed advisable of the betterment of the participants, sororities, fraternities, the University and the community.

D. Encourage cooperation and harmony among member organizations.

E. Provide educational programs and services for member fraternities.

F. Serve as the liaison between the University authorities and member fraternities in matters of common interest.

New Membership Intake Regulations

Recruitment activities can only be scheduled during the period designated by the University.  No student may be in a group or organized interest club, pay fees or perform duties or assignments before the new membership intake program and schedule are approved by the University.

 

The Pan-Hellenic affiliated organizations have abolished from their constitutions sequential step initiation (lines) for the selection of new members.  The University accepts this change and requires that all new membership intake activities be coordinated through the Office of Greek Life.  The annual schedule for new membership intake procedures is available in Room 112, Murphy Hall.  Only one list of names will be accepted and any organization that processes ineligible persons will be penalized.  Reports on grade requests will be available according to the schedule distributed by the Office of Greek Life.

 

No organization may proceed with Membership Intake before written approval on individual candidates’ academic and student conduct status has been received from the Office of Greek Life.  Intake activities are conducted only once per year during the spring semester.

 

If grade reports appear to be inaccurate, indivdual candidates should contact the Registrar's Office. However, candidates must be eligible at the time of application.

Membership Intake Restrictions

Maximum period of two weeks fro all organizations to process new members from the point of University cerification of eligibility to the point of induction. Only ONE intake period per year.

Regarding Probates

• All probates have to be within the probate period as designated by the University Intake Schedule
• There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to any other time periods or forms of expression (before, during or after)
• No pre or post probate shows on or off campus

Academic Eligibility

To be eligible or considered for membership in sororities, fraternities and social fellowship organizations, the University requires that a student meet the following criteria:

a)       Completion of at least one semester grading period at NCA&T State University, having successfully completed at least twelve semester hours with a minimum cumulative average of 2.50 or above.

b)       Be enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours) student at NCA&T during both the current and the entire period of the previous semester.  Passing twelve (12) semester hours in the previous semester is required.  A student properly registered for a cooperative education experience during the previous semester qualifies as a Full-time student.  A letter of verification of Cooperative Education completion must be submitted to the Office of Greek Life prior to application for membership.

 

Elements of Item (a)(above) may be affected by national organizations of which NCA&T chapters are components; therefore, it is the responsibility of the chapter to secure clearance from its regional (area) or national organization; i.e., some organizations require a higher cumulative average, giving the option to a chapter to use the University's minimum requirement.

 

Compliance with University minimum requirements for application eligibility does not guarantee that a student will be selected, or voted on for membership in an organization.  Beyond minimum requirements, organizations have the right to select their members by criteria approved by the national governing body of the organization and accepted by the University as a fair policy.  These differences must be documented in the Office of Greek Life .

 

The only exception to item (b) (above) shall be for prospective members of the Student Military organizations whose cadets may be part-time NCA&T students; however, their cumulative average at their home University must be at least 2.3.

 

The University must insure the orderly education process; therefore, no activities of organizations can be disruptive to the function of the University or annoying to persons during the induction of new members.  Specific sanctions for group misconduct are cited under "Sanctions for Group Offenses”.

 

Student Conduct Eligibility

A student will be deemed ineligible from participation in any fraternity or sorority if the student does not have a clear judicial record (meaning not currently on probation, suspended, expelled; no case pending; or no major violations-i.e., drugs, assault, harassment, possession/use of a weapon).

UNIVERSITY POLICY ON HAZING

Preamble

Fraternities and sororities are an integral part of campus life at North Carolina A&T State University.  They contribute significantly to the quality of student life in a number of ways, such as

(a) providing a mechanism for students to develop leadership skills through involvement in a variety of programs and activities,

(b) encouraging and fostering team building and group cohesion and

(c) striving for academic excellence.

Since these outcomes parallel several University objectives, A&T welcomes the presence of these groups on campus with the clear expectation that they will abide by all applicable university policies and regulations governing their on-campus behavior.  To the extent that the activities of fraternities and sororities conform to University expectations, they will continue to enjoy all privileges and courtesies extended to their campus organizations.

However, due to past destructive activities of several fraternities and sororities during the Intake Membership Process, the University is setting forth these hazing penalties and restrictions governing the intake process.

 

1.       Criminal prosecution in the court for individual students involved

2.       University disciplinary action for individual students through the Office of the Dean of Students.

3.       Sanctions against the organization:

       First Offense: One-year suspension

       Second Offense: Two-year suspension

       Third Offense: Four-year suspension

          Fourth Offense: Revocation of Chapter's Charter

Elements of Hazing

            1.  Action that recklessly or intentionally endangers the physical safety of students.

            2.  Forced or required consumption of any food, liquor, drugs or any other substance.

            3.  Forced or required participation in physical activities such as calisthenics, exercises or other so-called games.

            4.  Exposure to severe weather.

            5.  Excessive fatigue resulting from sleep deprivation, physical activities, or exercises.

6.  Assignment of activities that would be illegal (e.g., shoplifting) or unlawful or might be morally offensive to individual initiates.

            7.  Physical brutality, including paddling, striking with fists, or objects.

            8.  Verbal abuse, including berating of individuals.

            9.  Forced or required conduct that could embarrass or adversely affect the dignity of the                          individual.

           10. The intentional creation of cleanup work or labor for new initiates by other members                           or alumni.

HAZING (Taken from North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 14 (Article 9)

14-35 Hazing; definition and punishment. It is unlawful for any student in attendance at any university, college or school in this State to engage in hazing, or to aid or abet any other student in the commission of this offense. For the purposes of this section hazing is defined as follows: "to subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group, including any society, athletic team, fraternity or sorority, or other similar group." Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1913, c 169, ss.1,2,3,4: CS., s. 4217; 1969, c. 1224,s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 19; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2003-299, s. 1.)

Sanctions for group offenses include but are not limited to the following:

1.        Charter Revocation - Permanent removal of University recognition.

2.        Charter Restriction - A temporary removal of University recognition, usually for one semester.  Under this sanction the organization may not take part in pledge activities or hold or sponsor events on campus.

3.        Suspension - A specified period during which the organization cannot use University facilities or participate in any University activities.

4.        Probation - A specified period during which if the same offense is committed, the organization will be suspended.

5.        Reprimand - An official notice of censure.

Regarding campus suspensions of fraternities, sororities, and social fellowships

The university makes no distinction between the chapter of a fraternity/sorority/social fellowship and the fraternity/sorority/social fellowship as an entity. The university further recognizes that chapters are not, in fact organizations of their own and that chapters represent to the university the said fraternity, sorority, or social fellowship.

As a result, when a chapter violates campus rules and regulations, in fact the affiliated fraternity, sorority, or fellowship is suspended from the campus. This prohibition includes any identifiable group assembly on campus plots at all times including Homecoming, Commencements, etc.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Administrative Grant of Power to the Student Government Association

The Authorities of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, having confidence in the ability, character and judgment of the students and believing that participation by them in the affairs of the University Community will be mutually helpful and valuable, have given authority to them to organize the Student Government Association and to adopt the Constitution and By-Laws.  Through the structures provided by the University and subject to policies established by the responsible boards and officials of the University, students assist the faculty and administrative officers in the development of programs and policies in matters affecting academic question, student discipline and the general welfare of the A&T Community.

The Purpose of the Student Government Association

The aims of higher education are to aid an individual in realizing his/her potential, and in becoming an effective member of society.  The means to this end are independence of thought, active of awareness and participation in various academic pursuits.  The individual is the center of learning.  Therefore, these aims have meaning only insofar as, they relate to the individual.  Whatever is done in the educational community must be evaluated in terms of the effect on the student and his/her learning process.  The Student Government Association, as the representative of the student community, must be committed to these goals of higher education in order to justify its existence.

To assume the attainment of this purpose, the Student Government Association must assume the following responsibilities:

1.        Create an atmosphere of freedom - allowing the student to move beyond the limits of traditional interests; allowing the student to be a creative and contributing individual.

2.        Aid in a meaningful interpretation of the concept of the "University Community".  Effective communication between members of the University Community is vital to the understanding of this concept.

3.        Provide opportunities for each student to participate in activities that develop and realize potentialities.

4.        Create awareness of national and international affairs and of their significance for the individual.

Brief Historical Overview for the Constitution of the Student Government Association

The present Student Government Association is an outgrowth of the Student Council of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State College, which was restructured on September 30, 1935 from an earlier organization by the same name.

The stated purpose of the earlier Constitution was to develop among the students a spirit of cooperation to afford development through self-expression, self-control and leadership, to create a high degree of cooperation between the faculty and students in matters of constructive welfare.

The Constitution of the Student Government Association was restructured and approved by the Board of Trustees in 1968, 1988, 1996.

Constitution

PREAMBLE
We, the students of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in order to promote the general welfare and interest of students and to encourage responsibility in all fields of human endeavor, do establish the following constitution. 

ARTICLE I
The name of this organization shall be the Student Government Association of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
The Student Government Association shall be the official student organization to act in the common interest of the student body:
a) The Student Government Association shall promote unity, political interest, awareness, and school spirit within the University family.
b) The Student Government Association shall provide opportunity for student
participation in the University's decision-making process.
c) The Student Government Association shall aid in the development of self-direction for students.
d) The Student Government Association will serve as a liaison between the University Administration and the student body.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
All students, without regard to gender, race, religion, or nationality, by virtue of their registration at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are members of the Student Government Association and shall be subject to this constitution.

ARTICLE IV
FINANCE
SECTION 1. The Student Government Association shall have as its source for operational costs, the allocation of a portion of student activity fees designated by the University Student Allocation Fee Committee composed of faculty, staff and students and appointed by the Chancellor of the University.
SECTION 2. With the exception of specified stipends for the SGA Executive Board. The components of the budget will be developed by the members of the Executive Board contingent upon approval by the Student Senate and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. These funds come from the allocation made to the SGA by the University Student Allocation Fee Committee.
SECTION 3. A stipend of $350.00 per month, will be paid to the SGA President and to Miss A and T for the period of May 1 of the year of the election through the following April. A stipend of $250.00 will be made to the other Executive Board members of SGA for the period of September 1 through April. To assist in the provision of homecoming coronation attire, the following amounts will be paid: SGA President, not to exceed $300.00; Miss A and T, not to exceed $500.00.
In addition to these stipends, the SGA President and Miss A& T will be provided free room and board for both the Fall and Spring Semesters and are required to live on campus.
SECTION 4. CORONATION EXPENSES. The budget for University Coronation will have prior approval from the SGA Executive Board and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
SECTION 5. SUMMER SESSION. Tuition and board for both Summer Sessions will be the responsibility of the President and Miss A and T, except that on-campus housing will be made available to these officers if they are required to be on campus during the Summer for planning purposes. Summer stipends will only be paid if these officers are on campus during the summer months SECTION 6. ELECTION EXPENSES. Candidates for student government offices shall adhere to the following campaign finance limitations:

SGA President - $850

Miss A&T - $850

All Other Executive Branch Offices - $350

All Legislative and Judicial Branch Offices

Run-off elections - 25% of primary campaign maximum.

Each candidate for any Student Government office must keep accurate records of all campaign receipts and expenditures.

Failure to file accurate financial disclosure statements by the deadlines listed in this section, or falsification of financial statements, shall disqualify the candidate.

Receipts must be provided for all campaign expenditures. All expenses in excess of one dollar shall be included in the cadidate disclosure statements.

Contributions to a candidate by individuals or organizations are allowed, but all contributions must be documented in a financial disclosure statement. Student organizations receiving student fee allotments may not contribute funds or in-kind donations to any candidate or campaign.

Each candidate's financial records must list identifying information (name, item, etc.) and amounts of each contribution and expenditure.

Contributions and expenditures of non-monetary assets or in-kind efforts must be listed and valued at their fair market value, as determined by the Elections Committee.

Each financial disclosure statement must have all expenditure receipts attached. All expenses must be included in the finanical disclousure report.

Campaign materials promoting more than one candidate must be accounted for and divided equally among the financial disclosures of each candidate mentioned by name in the materials.

All campaign materials distributed by and/or paid for by an endorser of a candidate must be included in the candidate's campaign expenditures.

The Elections Committee shall provide standardized Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements. Each candidate's financial records shall be available for public inspection within 24 hours after Disclosure Statements are submitted.

Financial Disclosure statements shall be filed with the Elections Committee in the Student Development Office, or another locations designated by the Elections Committee, by the following times: 1. 4:30 p.m. on the first day of campaigning. 2. 4:30 p.m. on the Friday preceding student government elections, and 3. 4:30 p.m. on the last day of any general, run-off, or special student government election.

ARTICLE V
EXECUTIVE BRANCH

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION. The Officers of the Student Government Association shall consist the President, Vice President of Internal Affairs, Vice President of External Affairs, Secretary, Attorney General, Treasurer, and Miss A and T. These officers constitute the executive branch.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE. The Executive Branch is empowered to enforce all approved bills and policies of the Student Government Association.
SECTION 3. EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES. The Executive Branch of the Student Government Association shall constitute a temporary quorum during the period the Senate is not in session.
SECTION 4. ELECTIONS. The President, Vice-President of Internal Affairs, Vice-President of External Affairs, Secretary, Attorney General and Treasurer, and Miss A&T shall be elected by a majority vote (50%t1) using secret ballots.
SECTION 5. The Student Government Association general elections shall be held during the spring semester on the fourth Wednesday in March or on another date designated by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The candidates for the Student Government Association President, Vice-President for Internal Affairs, the Vice-President for External Affairs, Secretary, Attorney General, Treasurer, Miss A&T, Senators, Sophomore Class Officers, Junior Class Officers, Senior Class Officers, Student Judiciary Council, Editor-n-Chief of the A&T Register as well as proposed referenda to this Constitution shall take place on the secret Ballot at that time.

Election to Student Government Office requires a simple majority of votes cast for any elected office, accepting Senate and Judiciary Council positions.

In the event that no candidate for an elective office secures a simple majority of votes cast for the office during a general election, a special election between two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes during the general election for that office shall be held by secret ballot within one (1) week, of the general election at a time and in a manner prescribed by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

SECTION 6. CRITERIA FOR THE MISS A&T FORUM. The forum for Miss A&T shall be held at least three days prior to, or the Sunday before, the general elections. The forum must include, but will not be limited to the following:
a. Introduction: the candidates will be introduced and state their platform and goals while wearing business attire
b. Talent Showcase.
c. Finale: the candidates will answer one (1) impromptu question while wearing formal attire.
SECTION 7. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE. A special election shall be held during the second week of the fall semester to fill vacancies of the Student Government Association left from the general elections held in the spring. The candidates for the Student Government Association vacancies as well as Freshman Class Officers and the placement of proposed referenda are to be held on the secret ballot at that time.

SECTION 8. The Student Body in the regular spring semester elections shall elect an Elections committee. The Chairperson shall be that person receiving the highest number of votes. Membership on the elections committee shall prevent a student from being a candidate for a Student Government Association Office.
SECTION 9. REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE. Every student Election Committee member during the fall and spring semesters of his/her term shall be in good standing at the University and shall have a cumulative average of 2.0 or above.
SECTION 10. DUTIES OF THE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE. The duties of the Elections Committee shall be distributing and accepting the nominating applications for all candidates, annualizing senator membership formula using previous Fall semester enrollment figures, securing academic eligibility for all candidates through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and monitoring the Campaign Financial Disclosure Policy pursuant to Article IV, Section 6. The Elections Committee shall consist of eight (8) members who shall administer all Student Government Elections: a. The Elections Committee shall staff the polling places.
b. No election officers shall be in any manner affiliated with the campaign of any candidate participating in the election.
c. The Elections Committee shall update the student population formula (Article IX, Section 3) during the fall semester of the term.
d. The Elections Committee shall be responsible for advertising the availability of Student Government Association applications and Student Government Association elections.
e. The Elections Committee shall be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a forum for individuals interested in running for a Student Government Association position.
f. The Elections Committee shall establish and maintain protocol and procedure guidelines in order to conduct Election Committee business.

SECTION 11. IMPLEMENTATION. Electronic voting devices shall be used in conducting all campus elections.
a. There shall be separate voting booths in which each voter may cast his/her vote in secret.
b. Each voter, upon presentation of proper identification shall be permitted to vote by electronic methods.
c. Only election officials and voters shall be allowed at the polling places.
d. The boundaries of each polling place shall be designated and clearly marked.
e. The results of the election shall be given to the Chairperson of the Elections Committee who shall reveal them only at the designated time.
SECTION 12. TERM OF OFFICE. All officers shall serve for one academic year, beginning and ending at midnight on Student Government Association Inaugural dates.
SECTION 13. UNEXPIRED TERM. In case of an unexpired term of the Student Government Association President, the Vice-President shall fill the vacancy for Internal Affairs. The Student Senate shall provide for the filling of the office of President should a President who has succeeded to that office from the Vice-Presidency for Internal Affairs also vacate the office.
SECTION 14. In case of an unexpired term of Vice-President for Internal Affairs, the Vice-President for External Affairs, the Secretary, the Treasurer, or the Attorney General, the Fall Special Election shall fill the vacancy.
SECTION 15. In case of an unexpired term of the Parliamentarian, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the Student Government Association President whom the Parliamentarian will assist.
SECTION 16. PRIVILEGES. All members of the Executive Branch of the Student Government Association may attend, without charge, all Student Government Association functions upon presentation of a non-transferable authorization pass. The Office of the Vice Chancellor shall authorize the pass for Student Affairs.
SECTION 17. INAUGURATION. The Inauguration of all Student Government members shall take place after the last Board of Trustee's meeting and no later than the first week of May.

ARTICLE VI

Section 1.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
a. A student to be a candidate for any office of the Student Government Association must, at the end of the spring semester have completed 60 semester hours, 48 of which must have been completed at North Carolina A&T State University.
b. An officer of the Student Government Association at the time of his/her election must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and maintain this average while in office. Failure to maintain this average will result in his/her removal from office.
c. He/she must not have been convicted of any major violations of University regulations and must not be on disciplinary probation.

d. He/she must be enrolled as a full time student.
e. He/she may serve a maximum of two (2) terms by special permission of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
f. Office of President - At the time of his/her election he/she must have served twenty academic weeks, in good standing, in an elected office as defined by the constitution as part of the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, or secure the signatures of one-third (1/3) of the University Fall Student Headcount who are considered Student Government Association members as defined by the constitution.
g. Office of Vice President of Internal Affairs - At the time of his/her election he/she must have served twenty academic weeks, in good standing, in an elected office as defined by the constitution as part of the Legislative, or Executive Branch of the Student Government Association at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, or secure the signatures of one-third (1/3) of the University Fall Student Headcount who are considered Student Government Association members as defined by the constitution.
h. Office of Attorney General - at the time of his/her election he/she must have served twenty academic weeks, in good standing, in an elected office as defined by the constitution as part of the Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, or secure the signatures of one-third (1/3) of the University Fall Student Headcount who are considered Student Government Association members as defined by the constitution.
i. Office of Miss A&T - Must be a rising senior having completed at least 90 semester hours at the end of the spring semester and must reside on campus during the period of her reign.
j. Office of Editor-in-Chief-at the time of his/her election must have 60 credit hours at the end of Spring Semester, with a 2.5 grade point average and must maintain a 2.5 grade point during their tenure. Must have at least one year of service with the A&T Register, and posses demonstrable skills in editing and layout or design. The Newspaper Advisory Committee will select two (2) qualified students and submit to the Elections committee to be placed on the ballot for the Spring Elections. Students chosen by the Newpaper Advisory Committee will then campaign for the position of Editor in Chief following the Elections Committee's Implementation workshop as defined by Election's Committee Protocol & Procedures.

The Newspaper Advisory Committee shall consist of:

1. Chairman of the School of Journalism or a designated member of the journalism faculty.
2. An Alumnus/a of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and/or the student media.
3. An Administrative/professional member of the Student Affairs Division, selected by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
4. The Student Newspaper Adviser
5. Chairman of the Business School or a designated member of the business faculty.
6. The Director of University Communications or a designated member of that unit.
7. A student-at-large selected by the Newspaper Advisory Board.
8. A student representative selected by the Student Government Association.
9. A student representative selected by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
10. A student member from the Register (who is not the Editor-in Chief).

Section 2

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE POWER VESTED IN THE PRESIDENT. Executive power shall be vested in the President of the Student Government Association, who shall have the assistance of the Vice President of Internal Affairs, Vice-President of External Affairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Miss A&T. These executive officers of the Student Government Association shall be elected by and from the student body at large.

PRESIDENT

The President shall perform the duties, which usually devolve upon the Chief Executive Officer: He/she shall:

a. Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating and Election Committee.
b. Appoint the Parliamentarian, whose purpose shall be to assist the President in the Interpretation of the newly Revised Edition of Robert's Rules of Order. The Parliamentarian shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Branch.
c. Preside at all meetings of the Executive Branch.
d. Except as otherwise provided by these by-laws, recommend to the Legislature the appointment of the Chairpersons and members of committees.
e. Be empowered to establish such bodies subsidiary to him/her as he/she shall deem necessary and proper to aid him/her in the performance of his/her duties; issue orders to the Standing Committees and to require written reports from them; to call and preside at meetings of the student body; to sign purchase requests and travel forms; to develop a budget for transmission to the Finance Committee; to make periodic State-of-the-Campus addresses to the student body; to address the Student Senate from time-to-time, provided he/she notify the Speaker of the Senate of his/her intention in advance; to make recommendations from time-to-time to the Student Senate, to enforce/administer laws enacted by the Student Senate. He/she shall be the official representative of the Student Body of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in dealings with the students of other universities, in dealing with the faculty and administration, and other matters regarding student representation. The Student Government President shall present a State-of-the-Campus address to the Senate at its first session each semester.
f. Be a member of the Board of Trustees (ex-officio), and other university-wide committees to which he/she is appointed.
g. Be Chairperson and member of the Executive Branch.
h. Maintain established office hours, attend key home sporting events and classics, be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor, be available to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises, and must familiarize themselves with basic university policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the university including the Alma Mater.
i. Help in the implementation of programs and activities: African-American History Month, Homecoming, Aggie Fest, etc.
j. Hold a student full body meeting each month during the school year except during the last week of both semesters.

k. Be a member of the executive branch.

VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS-The Vice President shall:
a. Assist the President and shall be elected by and from the student body at large.
b. Perform the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence or incapacity. He/she
shall succeed to the Presidency should the office become vacant, in which event the Vice-Presidency shall remain vacant pending an election. The Student Senate shall provide for filling of the Office of President should a president who has succeeded to that office from the Vice Presidency also vacate the office of President.
c. Be speaker of the Student Senate and shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of all
Senatorial Committees, except the Nominating and Elections Committee shall administer the oath of office of the Senators, and shall receive resignations of Senators no longer able to meet requirements.
d. Direct these officers, as necessary, to carry out the duties and responsibilities of their offices.
e. Forward all legislative acts to the President of the Student Government Association within three (3) days of their passage.
f. Be a member of the Executive Branch, maintain established office hours, attend key home sporting events and classics, be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor, be available to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises, and must familiarize themselves with basic univeristy policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the university including the Alma Mater.
g. Help in the implementation of programs and activities: African-American History Month, Homecoming, Aggie Fest, etc.

h. Be a member of the executive branch.

i. Be a member of the executive branch.

VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS - The Vice President of External Affairs shall:
a. Assist the President and shall be elected by and from the student body at large.
b. Be responsible for public relations of the Student Government Association.
c. Work with campus and community organizations in an effort to get the students involved in community affairs.
d. Be responsible for directing and/or assisting in all research projects initiated by the Student Government Association.
e. Be responsible for corresponding with all national, state and local organizations in which the Student Government Association has membership.
f. Maintain established office hours, attend key home sporting events and classics, be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor, be available to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises, and must familiarize themselves with basic university policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the university including the Alma Mater.

g. Be a member of the executive branch.

SECRETARY - The Secretary shall:
a. Be responsible for clerical duties and general office management. Shall take minutes at all Student Government meetings and disseminate it to interested individuals, upon request.
b. Be a member of the Executive Branch.
c. Maintain established office hours.
d. Help in the implementation of programs and activities: African-American History Month, Homecoming, Aggie Fest, etc.
e. Maintain established office hours, attend key home sporting events and classics, be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor, be available to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises, and must familiarize themselves with basic university policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the university including the Alma Mater.

f. Be a member of the executive branch.

TREASURER - The Student Government Association Treasurer shall:
a. In conjunction with the Student Government Association President, distribute all monies appropriated by the Student Senate.
b. Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting of monies, which should be available for review upon request of the Finance Committee.
c. Sign all purchase requisitions, travel forms and other documents pertaining to finance.
d. Help in the implementation of programs and activities: African-American History Month, Homecoming and Aggie Fest.
e. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee of the Student Senate and must attend all scheduled Finance Committee meetings.
f. Make monthly written reports to the Student Government Association on the financial transactions of his/her office, showing the amount expended and the amount on hand with supporting evidence of Student Government Association authorization.
g. Maintain established office hours, attend key home sporting events and classics, be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor, be available to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises, and must familiarize themselves with basic university policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the university including the Alma Mater.

h.Be a member of the executive branch.

ATTORNEY GENERAL - The Attorney General shall assist and represent the President in the performance of his/her duties as defined by the President. He/she also investigates, gathers evidence and prosecutes any offenders of the Student Government Constitution of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Offenders include individuals, groups, or organizations under the auspices of the Student Government Constitution.
a. The Attorney General shall be the prosecutor of alleged infractions of residence hall regulations and shall receive said information from the Dean of Students.
b. Receive charges against an accused student at every level of the student court system; act as prosecutor in all cases before any student courts.
c. Upon receipt of information pertaining to alleged infractions, the Office of the Dean of Students issues a summons to be served on the accused student within 30 days of a reported violation and will conduct additional investigation, if necessary, and make formal charges against the accused student in the proper court.
d. Notification of pending cases shall be made in writing by the Attorney General to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. Written notification of the decision on the case shall be given to the Dean of Students and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs upon termination of a case.
e. Request any student with knowledge of or evidence in a case to serve as a material witness and/or submit evidence in a case. Failure to comply with the request of the Attorney General can result in the student appearing before the appropriate student court.
f. Upon his/her discretion and consent of accused students , may hear simultaneously cases involving two (2) or more students.
g. Receive all appeals of cases in writing within seven (7) calendar days of notification of decision excluding weekends, holidays, and/or University Observances.
h. The Attorney General must hold a session to educate students of the judicial process and their rights and responsibilities.
i. Maintain established office hours, attend key home sporting events and classics, be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor, be available to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises, and must familiarize themselves with basic university policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the university including the Alma Mater.

j. Be a member of the executive branch.

MISS A&T - Miss A&T shall:
a. Must serve as the official female representative of the student body.
b. Must familiarize herself with basic University policies and procedures and be knowledgeable of the history of the University including the Alma Mater and the history of Miss A&T.
c. Must be flexible to speak to campus and community groups when the request arises.
d. Must make preparation for speeches and pageant competitions available in advance for advisor review.
e. Must attend key home sporting events and classics
f. Miss A&T and her advisory council reserve the right to conduct the Coronation planning and execution as deemed necessary. Must communicate Coronation plans and budget progress to the Executive Board of the Student Government Association at all Executive Board Meetings leading up to Coronation.
g. Must provide a written and accurate itemized report of expenses i.e. receipts and/or travel reimbursement reports for Coronation, pageants, classics, and other mandated University events, which are funded by the Student Government Association to the Executive Board.
h. Must be available upon request by special events as coordinated by the advisor
i. Should delegate to Class Queens, who are elected by the Student Body, to serve as meeting representatives in Miss A&T's absence.
j. Must be accessible to the following University Committees that include but are not limited to the Founder's Day, Lyceum, University Observance, Honor's Convocation and Homecoming Committees.
k. The reigning Miss A&T shall be the mistress of ceremony for the Miss A&T Forum.
l. Be a member of the executive branch.

Section 3

CLASS OFFICERS - QUALIFICATIONS.A student to be eligible for an office of the Freshman Class (President, Vice President, Miss Freshman, Secretary, and Treasurer) must be classified as a freshman before and during his/her term, must be duly registered at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and must not have been convicted for violations of University regulations. He/She shall serve for one year beginning at midnight on Student Government Association inaugural dates.b. A student, to be eligible for an office of the Sophomore Class (President, Vice President, Miss Sophomore, Secretary, Treasurer), must have completed thirty semester hours at the end of the Spring Semester, must have cumulative scholastic average of 2.5 or better, and must not have been convicted for violations of University regulations. He/She shall serve for one year beginning at midnight on Student Government Association inaugural dates.c. A student, to be eligible for an office of the Junior Class (President, Vice President, Miss Junior, Secretary, Treasurer), must have cumulative scholastic average of 2.5, must be duly registered at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, and must not have been convicted for vilations of University regulations. At least 60 semester hours must be completed at the end of the Spring Semester. He/She shall serve for one year beginning at midnight on Student Government Association inaugural dates. d. A student, to be eligible for an office of the Senior Class (President, Vice President, Miss Senior, Secretary, Treasurer), must be a rising senior having compedted 90 semester hours at the end of the Spring Semester, must have cumulative scholastic average of 2.5, must be duly registered at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, and must not have been convicted for violations of University regulations. He/shall serve for one year beginning at midnight on Student Government Association inaugural dates.

Section 4

CLASS OFFICERS - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLASS PRESIDENT (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman) Duties and Responsibilities

The Class President Shall:

a. Be elected by the student body of his/her Class.

b. President at all meetings of the Class and Class Officers.

c. Be the official representative of the Class in dealings with the faculty, administration, and other matters regarding class representation.

d. Implement programs and activities of interest to the Class and shall submit a schedule of events to Class Advisor no later than the 3rd week of each semester except the Freshman Class who shall submit no later the last week of September.

e. Must hold at least one meeting per month for Class and give at least 72 hours notice.

f. Must be a member of the Class Officers Association (Senior Class President must serve as Chairperson of the Class Officers Association)

g. Must serve as ex-officio member of the SGA Executive Branch.

h. Must attend meetings of the Class Officers Association.

CLASS VICE PRESIDENT (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman)

The Class Vice President shall:
a. Assist the Class President and shall be elected by the student body of his/her Class.
b. Perform the duties of the Class President in the event of his/her absence or incapacity. He/She shall succeed to the Class President in the event of his/her absence or incapacity. He/She shall succeed to the Class Presidency should the office become vacant, in which event, the Class Vice-Presidency shall remain vacant pending an election.
c. Help in the implementation of programs and activities.
d. Must be a member of the Class Officers Association.

Must attend meetings of the Class Officers Association.

CLASS SECRETARY (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman)

The Class Secretary Shall:

a. Assist the Class President and shall be elected by the student body of his/her Class.

b. Be responsible for clerical duties of the class and shall take minutes at all of Class and Class Officers Meeting.

c. Submit all minutes of meeting to Class Advisors within 36 hours.

d. Help in the implementation of programs and activities.

e. Must be a member of the Class Officers Association.

f. Must attend meetings of the Class Officers Association.

g. Secretary of Class Officers Association shall be appointed by the Class Officers Association Chairperson.

CLASS TREASURER (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman)

The Class Secretary Shall:

a. Assist the Class President and be elected by the student body of his/her Class.

b. Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting of monies, which should be available for review upon request.

c. Be responsible for the implementation of all fundraising activities as approved by the University.

d. Sign all purchase requisitions, travel forms, and documents pertaining to finance.

e. Make monthly written reports to the Class on the financial transactions of his/her office showing the amount expended and the amount on hand with supporting evidence of Class authorization.

f. Submit financial report to SGA Treasurer or Financial Committee.

g. Help in the implementation of programs and activities.

h. Must be a member of the Class Officers Association.

i. Must attend meetings of the Class Officers Association.

CLASS QUEEN (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman)

The Class Queen shall:

a. Assist the Class President and be elected by the student body of his/her Class.

b. Be the official female representative of the Class.

c. Be responsible for the implementation of Class community service project.

d. Help in the implementation of programs and activities.

e. Participate in all activities and special events in which Miss A&T or the Class deems necessary.

f. Be available upon request to serve as meeting representative in the absence of Miss A&T.

g. Must be a member of the Class Officers Association.

h. Must attend meetings of the Class Officers Association.

Section 5

CLASS OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (COA)

The Class Officers Association will serve as the governing body of Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Class Officers.

It shall be the purpose of this association to:

a. Promote unity, political interest, awareness, and school spirit within the Class.

b. Provide opportunity for student participation in the decisions, which affect the Class.

c. Aid in the development of self-direction for students.

d. Serve as a liaison between the Student Government and the Class body.

The Class Officers Association shall be the official council to act in the common interest of the Class Officers.

Membership in the Class Officers Association shall be all student elected Class Officers of Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Class and shall be subject to the Student Government Association Constitution.

Class Officers Association meetings must be held at least once per month.

Unseating of Class Officers Association Chairperson shall require a 3/4 vote of the Class Officers Association membership. The Class Officers Association Chairperson shall succeed to the Junior Class President and to the other class president's respectively.

Section 6

THE FACULTY ADVISOR -
a. The Faculty advisor(s), primary and financial, who shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs upon recommendations of the Student Government Association, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Student Government Association. The primary advisor shall consider for approval all recommendations from the Student Government Association to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The financial advisor shall be responsible for all monies handled by the Student Government Association including receipts and travel advances. The Primary Advisor shall advise the three branches of the Student Government Association.

ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS

ARTICLE VIII
IMPEACHMENT OF OFFICERS AND OTHERS

SECTION 1. IMPEACHMENT AND RESTORATION OF PRIVILEGES. Any member of the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branch who is found guilty of violating the Constitution of the Student Government Association or the University Standard of Conduct or established procedures or is guilty of constantly neglecting or failing to discharge his/her duties may be removed from office by ¾'s Senate vote after findings have been presented by a committee composed of three members of the Senate and none from any other branches. The Senate shall appoint the committee.

ARTICLE IX
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
THE STUDENT SENATE

SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The Student Senate shall be the legislative branch of the Student Government Association and shall be the law-making body of representatives elected by the student body.
SECTION 2. OFFICERS. The officers of the Student Senate shall be the Speaker Pro Tempore, the Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms and Parliamentarian. The Speaker Pro Tempore, the Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms shall be elected by the Senate from among its members for a one-year term with eligibility to run for re-election for a second term. The Speaker shall appoint the Parliamentarian from among the Senate members. All officers of the Senate shall be elected by a majority vote of the Senate at the first regular session; they shall serve until their successors shall have been elected.
a. The Student Government Association Vice President for Internal Affairs shall be Speaker of the Student Senate and shall preside at Senate sessions and have general supervision of the Senate. The speaker shall not be considered a member of the Senate, shall proceed with the business of the Senate according to the rules adopted, shall announce the results of all votes taken and shall refer all bills to the proper Senate committee before sending them to the President for his/her signatures. He/she shall appoint the members of all Senate standing committees and the Chairperson and members of all special Senate committees unless otherwise provided, and shall serve as a non- voting ex-officio member of all senatorial committees; he/she may order roll attendance; may call upon any Senator to perform the duties of the chair for single session or less and may require written reports from the officers of the Senate and from committee chairpersons.
b. The Speaker Pro-tempore shall perform the duties of the Speaker in the event of the Speaker's absence or incapacity.
c. The Clerk shall record all Senate proceedings including roll call and be responsible for the records and correspondence of the Senate.
d. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall assist the Speaker in preserving appropriate order during Senate sessions.
e. The Parliamentarian, upon request by the Speaker, shall assist the Speaker in the interpretation of the Student Government Association Constitution and ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED. The senate Parliamentarian shall be an ex-officio member of the Rules Committee.
SECTION 3. MEMBERSHIP. The Student Senate shall be comprised of forty-eight (48) members, who shall be elected at the General Elections held in the spring of the school year on the fourth Wednesday in March. The members of the Student Senate shall be apportioned among the male and female students based upon membership in their respective school or college; each district (School/College) shall have a minimum of three (3) Senators and thereafter, additional Senators will be based on the percent in each district respective to the student population. The formula is 3 + (%(24)). The percentage is derived by dividing the number of students in each district (School/College) by the total student population.
District No. School/College
1 College of Arts & Science
2 School of Business and Economics
3 School of Education
4 College of Engineering
5 School of Technology
6 School of Agriculture and Environment Sciences
7 School of Nursing
8 School of Graduate Studies

Explanation:
Student Numbers for Fall 2003 (including graduate students):

College of Arts and Sciences: 2,307
College of Engineering: 1,699
School of Business and Economics: 1,415
School of Technology: 1,096
School of Education: 852
School of Agriculture: 672
School of Nursing: 480

School of Graduate Studies: 1509

The formula is 3 + (%( 24))

Explanation:
3 is the minimum amount of Senators that each section will have regardless of percentages. The approximate number of Senators is 48. Once each school receives 3 Senators the remaining number of positions left is 24.

This is how to reach the %:
With the numbers given for Fall 2003, there are a total number of 10,030 students attending A&T. In order to get the percentages, divide each section's number of students by the total number of students, which is 10,030.

College of Arts and Sciences: .23
College of Engineering: .17
School of Business and Economics: .14
School of Technology: .11
Undecided (Center for Student Success): .13
School of Education: .08
School of Agriculture: .06
School of Nursing: .05

School of Graduate Studies: .15

Plug each decimal into the formula then the number of Senators for each section will be defined.

College of Arts & Sciences 3 + (%( 24)) 8.52=9 Senators
College of Engineering 3 + (%( 24)) 7.08=7 Senators
School of Business and Economics 3 + (%( 24)) 6.36=7 Senators

School of Technology 3 + (%( 24)) 5.64=6 Senators
School of Education 3 + (%( 24)) 4.92=5 Senators
School of Agriculture 3 +(%( 24)) 4.44=4 Senators
School of Nursing 3 +(%( 24)) 4.2=4 Senators

School of Graduate Studies 3 +(%(24))=6 Senators

SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS. Every student Senator, during the fall and spring semesters of his/her term shall be in good standing at the University, a resident of the district, which he/she represents and shall have a cumulative average of 2.5 or above.
SECTION 5. TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office for a Senator shall be one academic year, beginning and ending at midnight of Student Government Association inaugural dates. A Senator shall be eligible to stand for re-election to a second one-year term. No Senator shall serve more than two one-year terms. In case of an unexpired term of a Senator, the vacancy shall be filled by Senate election. Voluntary resignations of Senators shall be delivered in writing to the Speaker (Vice President for Internal Affairs).
In a petition citing a Senator for non-performance of duty, the Speaker (Vice President for Internal Affairs) shall immediately appoint a special committee of five (5) Senators, not more than one (1) of which shall have signed the petition, to hear witnesses in closed hearings, and to present no later two (2) regular sessions from its appointment, a motion to unseat the Senator citing the alleged offense of the Senator, together with a report of the Committee's findings. The Speaker (Vice President for Internal Affairs) shall declare a vacancy to be filled by the fall semester election. Afterward the vacancy will be filled by Senate election.
SECTION 6. RESIGNATION. A Senator shall be considered to have resigned from the Senate immediately upon becoming ineligible to be a member of the Senate under provisions of the Constitution and he/she may resign at any time for due cause.
SECTION 7. POWERS. The Student Senate shall have powers to appropriate funds:
a. To all agencies of the Student Government Association.
b. To such extra-curricular activities as it shall deem compatible with the general welfare of the student body, provided that all funds appropriated for use but not expended during the current academic year shall revert to the Student Government Association fund balance. The Student Senate shall also have power:
c. To approve or reject all appointments made by the President of the Student Government Association by a majority vote, except where otherwise designated. The Student Senate may specify such minor appointments, as it shall deem proper, which shall not require approval.
d. To establish procedures for the execution of its business.
e. To make laws governing student government elections.
f. To require reports from the standing committees and from all organizations receiving appropriations from the Senate.
SECTION 8. SEATING.
a. The Senate shall be the judge of the election returns, and qualifications of its members; a two-thirds vote of the Senate shall have power to refuse to seat a Senator.
b. The Speaker shall administer the following oath to each Senator:
c. I, (name), do solemnly promise to fulfill the duties to which I am obligated, as a duly elected (appointed) senator. I promise to uphold the Constitution of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Student Government Association to the best of my ability. I will accurately represent the students of my district, and will ensure the students of my district are informed of the current happenings of our Student Government Association. I will commit myself to attend regularly scheduled senate sessions and committee meetings as I do my part to contribute to the ____ th (st) Legislative Assembly.
SECTION 9. ATTENDANCE. Full and prompt attendance to regular and special sessions both of Senate and its committees shall be required of each Senator, except that each Senator shall be permitted one (1) unexcused absence and three (3) excused absences or a total of four (4) absences from Senate sessions during each school year. To obtain excused status for an absence, the absent senator must submit written correspondence explaining why he/she could not attend the meeting, no later than 30 minutes immediately following the session. Each Senator shall be permitted a total of two (2) absences from standing committee meetings during each school year. Any member of a committee must also turn in a letter within 24 hours following the committee meeting to the committee chairperson or designee explaining his/her absence from the meeting. If a member fails to adhere to this attendance clause, please refer to Article IX, Section 15 for consequences.
SECTION 10. REGULAR SESSIONS. The Senate shall meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month during the school year except during the first week of the fall semester and last two (2) weeks of both semesters, and any session, which falls during recesses.
SECTION 11. SPECIAL SESSIONS. The Speaker shall call special sessions of the Senate when he/she deems it necessary, or upon receipt of a petition signed by fifteen (15) Senators. Due notice of a special session shall consist of notification in person or by mail or messenger service, such oral or written notice to be delivered at least twenty-four (24) hours before the special session is to commence, or of announcement by the Speaker at a regular or special session.
SECTION 12. LENGTH OF SESSION. Any regular or special session of the Student Senate should move directly to the introduction of new business and announcements no later than an hour and a half after the session convenes and terminate not more than three (3) hours from starting time.
SECTION 13. ATTENDANCE AT SESSIONS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPRING ELECTION.
a. The Senate shall meet in one (1) assembly per calendar year starting with the spring semester and continuing through the spring semester of the ensuing school year. Assemblies shall be numbered consecutively with the first legislature organized in 1968 being designated as the First Legislative Assembly.
b. All incoming Senators shall also be required to attend the session immediately following their election.
c. The Clerk shall, in writing certify to the Chairperson of the Rules Committee at the adjournment of each session that a Senator was absent, if the Senator did not answer to every roll call, and if the Senator failed to present himself/herself to the Clerk to be counted present within.
d. The Chairperson of the Rules Committee shall in writing certify to the Clerk that an absence of a Senator has been excused, if the absent Senator presents a written excuse to the Chairperson of the Rules Committee no later than 30 minutes following the session at which the Senator was absent.
e. An absence shall be presumed to be unexcused unless the Rules Committee accepts an excuse for the absence.
SECTION 14. QUORUM. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Senators.
SECTION 15. UNSEATING. If the Rules Committee determines that a Senator has accumulated two (2) unexcused or a total of five (5) absences from sessions of the Senate, the Chairperson of the Rules Committee shall require him/her to be present at the next Rules Committee meeting. If the Senator cannot point out a mistake in the consideration of his/her absences, he/she shall automatically be unseated at the end of the next Senate session, unless the Senate sustains his/her appeal, which may be made at that meeting. If the Rules Committee determines that a Senator has accumulated a total of three (3) absences from meetings of a standing committee at the end of the next Senate Session, he/she shall be unseated at the conclusion of that session, unless the Senate sustains his/her appeal, which may be made at that meeting.
SECTION 16. ORDER OF BUSINESS. The following shall constitute the order of business of the Senate:
a. Call to order
b. Roll call
c. Reading of minutes
d. Receipt of petitions, memorials, messages, and papers
e. Reports of standing committees
f. Reports of special committees
g. Unfinished business
h. New business
i. Announcements of committee meetings for following week
j. Adjournment

SECTION 17. VOTING
a. All voting shall be by voice except where otherwise provided. The use of secret ballot shall be prohibited in the Student Senate.
b. Upon call for a division of the Senate, the Speaker shall call for the ayes and nays to stand and shall announce the number of votes cast for and against the motion.
c. An unopposed candidate for a Senate office or a committee chairmanship may be declared elected if no dissenting vote is heard to a motion to accept him/her by acclamation.
SECTION 18. RULES OF ORDER.
a. The official rules, handbook or guide of the Senate shall be ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED, and each succeeding revision, provided that it is not in conflict with the Constitution of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Student Government Association.
b. By a majority vote, the Senate may extend the privileges of the floor to a speaker or to any other person.

SECTION 19. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
a) All bills shall be typed and introduced in duplicate, one (1) copy to the Speaker, and one (1) copy to the Clerk. All provisions following the enacting or resolving clause shall be double-spaced, each line being numbered.
SECTION 20. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS.
a. The Speaker shall refer each bill to an appropriate standing committee, following its introduction.
b. Money bills in the amounts of more than 500 dollars must be presented to the Senate for approval.
c. Bills that originate in standing committees may be considered at the session at which they are reported, provided that they have been prepared and made available to the Senators at least twenty-four (24) hours before the beginning of the session at which they are to be considered.
d. A simple majority of the Senators voting, if a quorum is present, shall enact bills into law. However, amendments to the Constitution of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Student Government Association and the by-laws of the Student Senate must receive a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senators present.
e. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senators voting, if a quorum is present, shall have the power to enact a bill into law over a presidential veto as provided for in the Constitution.
SECTION 21. DISTRIBUTION OF BILLS. The Clerk, upon receipt of legislation, resolutions, or proposals from the Chairperson of the Rules and Regulations Committee, shall notify the following persons via mail, email, facsimile; or any other form of written correspondence within 24 hours before the session at which the bill is to be considered, except bills which originate in standing committees: the Senators, the President, the Vice President for Internal Affairs and the Attorney General of the Student Body and other organizations and/or individuals may be affected by the bill.
SECTION 22. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS. All appointments to Executive and Judicial offices made by the President of the Student Government Association shall be ratified by a majority of the Senators voting except where otherwise designated.
SECTION 23. REVIEW. The student body shall have the power to call for a ballot on any act of the Student Senate provided a petition calling for the ballot and specifying in writing the proposed action shall be signed by ten per cent (10%) of the Student Government Association. The Student Government Association President shall, if he/she determines the petition to be in good order and within the limitations of this Constitution, direct the Elections Committee to conduct an election on the bill not less than six (6) or more than fifteen (15) days after he/she shall receive the petition. Public notice of such election shall be given no less than four (4) days before it shall take place. A majority of the votes cast at the election shall be sufficient to pass the bill.
SECTION 24. Copies of Minutes of all Senate Sessions and Committee meetings and all action taken and/or all bills introduced or passed shall be forwarded to the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs within 36 hours after meetings terminate.
SENATE COMMITTEES
SECTION 25. STANDING COMMITTEES. The standing committees of the Senate shall be the Finance Committee, Judicial and Review Committee, Rules Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Campus Life Committee, Academic Affairs Committee and the Unification Committee (Note: the Unification Committee shall be a seasonal committee per fullfillment of its goal).
SECTION 26. ADHOC Committees may be formed as needed to serve temporary functions.
SECTION 27. All committee members shall serve for one academic year.
SECTION 28. The full Senate shall elect the members of all Senate Committees.SECTION 29. The chairpersons of all committees, except Nominating and Finance shall be elected from among the membership of the respective committees.
SECTION 30.
a. The chairpersons of all standing committees shall submit a written report to the Student Government Association annually. Chairpersons of the special committees shall submit a written report upon completion of the activity.
b. It shall be the duty of each committee chairperson to call committee meetings, to procure copies of bills referred to the committee no later than the second regular session before the meetings at the legislative sessions before the meeting, to report absences from committee sessions to the Chairperson of the Rules Committee, and to submit at the last regular session of the Senate a written report of his/her committee's actions.
SECTION 31. COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
a. Notice of a committee meeting may consist of the establishment and announcement of a regular time and place of meeting. It must be given by messenger service, mail or orally twenty-four (24) hours before the meeting is to be held. All notices shall state the day, hour and place of meeting.
b. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Senators who comprise the committee.
SECTION 32. POWER AND DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The standing committees shall have the power to consider legislation referred to them or legislation by them in their special areas of concern. Whenever they deem proper, unless the Student Senate by a suspension of the rules or by a discharge petition signed by a majority of the Student Senate and presented to the Speaker of the Senate before the sessions begin, shall take a bill from committees before it is reported.
SECTION 33. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE STUDENT SENATE. The full Senate shall elect the chairperson of the Finance Committee. The duties of the Finance Committee shall include:
a. Consideration and/or development of all bills that pertain to financial matters.
b. Develop and report the proposed annual budget to the Student Senate for approval.
SECTION 34. THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of the Judicial Committee to consider and review bills that pertain to the judicial and electoral systems. It shall also review the positions of the executive board of the Student Government Association and Senate to ensure that all duties are being fulfilled properly.
SECTION 35. THE RULES COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of the Rules Committee to consider and report all bills pertaining to the Constitution of the Student Senate; to originate amendments to the Constitution of the Student Senate; to prepare and administer a test on parliamentary procedures to all new Senators and assist them to pass within two (2) weeks of their official seating; to review absences of Student Senate or from committee meetings; to correct and approve the minutes of each meeting of the Student Senate within two (2) weeks. The Clerk of the Student Senate shall submit a copy of minutes of the committee at the next committee meeting of the Student Senate.
SECTION 36. THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of the Ways and Means Committee to consider and report all bills that do not pertain to matters for which specific standing and special committees have been established, and to originate or amend such bills falling within its jurisdiction as it may desire. All reports to the Senate by individuals and Student government committees shall be submitted to the Ways and Means Committee to see that these reports are received, reported to the Senate and where appropriate, conveyed to other standing committees.
SECTION 37. CAMPUS LIFE COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of the Campus Life Committee to ensure that the concept of University Community is realized, it shall be the duty of the Campus Life committee to investigate and find plausible solutions for student concerns pertaining but not limited to food services, residence life, and safety.

SECTION 38. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of the Academic Affairs Committee to meet with their Dean's respectively, to investigate student concerns, to ensure that their peers are receiving the superior education by expressing effective communication between members of the University Community. It shall be the duty of the Academic Affairs Committee to meet with faculty to ensure that the environment of the classroom as well as the academic excellence of the University Community continues to grow.

SECTION 39. UNIFICATION COMMITTEE. It shall be titled the Unification Committee. It shall be the duty of the Unification committee to review the merger of Residence Hall Council, Student Government Association, Student Union Advisory Committee, Council of Presidents and the Pan Hellenic council. The Unification Committee shall ensure that no entity is teated unjustly. The Unification Committee shall investigate any related concerns to ensure the creation of an atmosphere of freedom and opportunities for students to participate in their development and to realize their potentialities.

SECTION 40. COMMITTEE SIZE . For efficiency each Committee shall exceed no more than five members except Academic Affairs and Campus Life. The Academic Committee has two representative from each district so that no person is over burdened. Since campus life encompasses so many departments it is critical to give them more members so that a lot of pressure is not on one individual.

Membership of Each Committee