Mills College-AAUP Bylaws

Mills Chapter Bylaws

Article I - Name

The name of this organization is the Mills College chapter of the American Association of University Professors

Article II - Purposes

The Purposes of this chapter are to:
1. Support the policies and goals of the Association as found in Article 1 of its national constitution. Facilitate a more effective cooperation of teachers and research scholars in universities and colleges, and in professional schools of similar grade, for the promotion of the interests of higher education and research, and in general to increase the usefulness and advance the standards, ideals, and welfare of the profession.
2. Promote academic freedom at Mills College.
3. Uphold shared governance and encourage faculty participation in governance at Mills College
4. Protect and advance the professional status and interests of all faculty.
5. Facilitate the dissemination of information on higher education principles and practices.
6. Inform the academic community about AAUP standards and policy statements.
7. Participate in the state conference of chapters.
8. Develop necessary and proper chapter programs for the accomplishment of the aforementioned purposes. In furtherance of the purposes described above, but not in limitation thereof, the chapter shall have power to conduct studies; to disseminate statistics and other information; to engage in various fund- raising activities; to conduct promotional activities, including advertising and publicity, in or by any suitable manner of media; to hold such property as is necessary to accomplish its purposes; and to employ individuals to represent the chapter in lawsuits, negotiations, and for other purposes. This AAUP chapter is organized and operated for the above stated purposes, and for other nonprofit purposes, and no part of any net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member.

Article III - Members

The membership of this chapter shall be limited to those persons who are National members of the American Association of University Professors with the status of Full-time, Entrant, Part-time, or Emeritus, Member. Chapter membership shall become effective upon payment of chapter dues in an amount determined by the Steering Committee and as approved by a two-thirds vote at a meeting of the chapter.

Article IV- Officers and Organization

The officers of this organization shall be a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, membership chair, and a member in charge of special projects. The term of office shall not exceed two years. Persons so elected may serve two consecutive terms.

Article V- Dues

1. Dues may be set or increased only by a secret ballot vote conducted among Association Active members in the chapter. The vote may be conducted either by mail ballot or, after reasonable notice, at a regular or special membership meeting.
2. Chapter dues shall be levied upon members in the amount to be determined annually at the meeting of the chapter. Payment of current national AAUP dues, conference dues in states with comprehensive dues, and chapter dues shall be a prerequisite for chapter members.

Article VI -Committees

Steering Committee:
1. Meets regularly to enable response to any faculty members seeking assistance.
2. Conduct the business of the chapter between chapter meetings.
3. Regularly recruit members and encourage established members to maintain active membership.
4. Make necessary appointments to complete an unexpired term of any officer.
5. Set the agenda for chapter meetings.
6. Consult with appropriate Faculty Committees.
7. Consult regularly with the administration on matters of mutual interest.
8. Respond to inquiries from the press.
9. Supervise the preparation and distribution of a newsletter to inform members and other faculty of recent activities of local and national importance.
10. Promote the establishment of a dues deduction plan to encourage membership recruitment and membership maintenance.

Nominating Committee:
A Nominating Committee of four members, shall broadly represent faculty in the AAUP at Mills College. The secretary shall send the names of all candidates to members at least one month before a chapter election meeting. An active member of the chapter may submit additional nominations of candidates for elective office from the floor. A plurality of votes shall be required for election to any office.

Article VII- Meetings

The chapter shall hold regular meetings, not less than twice each academic year. The President or a majority of the Steering Committee may call special meetings of the chapter. The quorum required for the transaction of business at all meetings of the chapter shall consist of 20 percent of the active members of the chapter.

Article VIII- Amendments

This constitution may be amended by the three-fourths (3/4) affirmative vote of a quorum of the chapter at a regular or special meeting, provided that a notice setting forth the proposed amendment or amendments with reasons thereof and setting forth any known objections thereto shall have been sent to each member at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. A petition of ten (10) percent of the chapter membership may also initiate amendments. The approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the active membership responding to a written ballot under the preparatory conditions cited above shall also constitute approval.

Article IX-

Roberts Rules of Order Revised shall be the authority for this chapter in matters of procedure not specified above.


	Mills Chapter Bylaws Article I - Name The name of this organization is the Mills College chapter of the American Association of University Professors Article II - Purposes The Purposes of this chapter are to: 1. Support the policies and goals of the Association as found in Article 1 of its national constitution. Facilitate a more effective cooperation of teachers and research scholars in universities and colleges, and in professional schools of similar grade, for the promotion of the interests of higher education and research, and in general to increase the usefulness and advance the standards, ideals, and welfare of the profession. 2. Promote academic freedom at Mills College. 3. Uphold shared governance and encourage faculty participation in governance at Mills College 4. Protect and advance the professional status and interests of all faculty. 5. Facilitate the dissemination of information on higher education principles and practices. 6. Inform the academic community about AAUP standards and policy statements. 7. Participate in the state conference of chapters. 8. Develop necessary and proper chapter programs for the accomplishment of the aforementioned purposes. In furtherance of the purposes described above, but not in limitation thereof, the chapter shall have power to conduct studies; to disseminate statistics and other information; to engage in various fund- raising activities; to conduct promotional activities, including advertising and publicity, in or by any suitable manner of media; to hold such property as is necessary to accomplish its purposes; and to employ individuals to represent the chapter in lawsuits, negotiations, and for other purposes. This AAUP chapter is organized and operated for the above stated purposes, and for other nonprofit purposes, and no part of any net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member. Article III - Members The membership of this chapter shall be limited to those persons who are National members of the American Association of University Professors with the status of Full-time, Entrant, Part-time, or Emeritus, Member. Chapter membership shall become effective upon payment of chapter dues in an amount determined by the Steering Committee and as approved by a two-thirds vote at a meeting of the chapter. Article IV- Officers and Organization The officers of this organization shall be a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, membership chair, and a member in charge of special projects. The term of office shall not exceed two years. Persons so elected may serve two consecutive terms. Article V- Dues 1. Dues may be set or increased only by a secret ballot vote conducted among Association Active members in the chapter. The vote may be conducted either by mail ballot or, after reasonable notice, at a regular or special membership meeting. 2. Chapter dues shall be levied upon members in the amount to be determined annually at the meeting of the chapter. Payment of current national AAUP dues, conference dues in states with comprehensive dues, and chapter dues shall be a prerequisite for chapter members. Article VI -Committees Steering Committee: 1. Meets regularly to enable response to any faculty members seeking assistance. 2. Conduct the business of the chapter between chapter meetings. 3. Regularly recruit members and encourage established members to maintain active membership. 4. Make necessary appointments to complete an unexpired term of any officer. 5. Set the agenda for chapter meetings. 6. Consult with appropriate Faculty Committees. 7. Consult regularly with the administration on matters of mutual interest. 8. Respond to inquiries from the press. 9. Supervise the preparation and distribution of a newsletter to inform members and other faculty of recent activities of local and national importance. 10. Promote the establishment of a dues deduction plan to encourage membership recruitment and membership maintenance. Nominating Committee: A Nominating Committee of four members, shall broadly represent faculty in the AAUP at Mills College. The secretary shall send the names of all candidates to members at least one month before a chapter election meeting. An active member of the chapter may submit additional nominations of candidates for elective office from the floor. A plurality of votes shall be required for election to any office. Article VII- Meetings The chapter shall hold regular meetings, not less than twice each academic year. The President or a majority of the Steering Committee may call special meetings of the chapter. The quorum required for the transaction of business at all meetings of the chapter shall consist of 20 percent of the active members of the chapter. Article VIII- Amendments This constitution may be amended by the three-fourths (3/4) affirmative vote of a quorum of the chapter at a regular or special meeting, provided that a notice setting forth the proposed amendment or amendments with reasons thereof and setting forth any known objections thereto shall have been sent to each member at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. A petition of ten (10) percent of the chapter membership may also initiate amendments. The approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the active membership responding to a written ballot under the preparatory conditions cited above shall also constitute approval. Article IX- Roberts Rules of Order Revised shall be the authority for this chapter in matters of procedure not specified above. ©2003 CA-AAUP This page was last updated on October 16, 2003.