Chi Sigma Iota

CSI Chapter By-Laws Review Rubric

Note: If your chapter bylaws are totally based upon the CSI Sample Chapter Bylaws, they do not require a vote of your membership and the rubric does not need to be completed except to verify this fact in the box below. A copy of the chapter bylaws must be submitted as an attachment to headquarters, however.

Additions, deletions, etc to the chapter bylaws will require the completion of this rubric and they will be reviewed and must be approved. If changes are needed, the Chapter Faculty Advisor will be contacted.

CSI Chapter Sample Bylaws Used & Being Sent

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Instructions: When reviewing chapter bylaws, place a check mark in the far right column indicating that the corresponding article is ?met,? i.e., will be found in the chapter?s bylaws as stated. If an item is not met, please make any additions or corrections before submitting them to CSI for review and approval. Thank you!

Article 1

Name and Purposes

1.1

Organization is named as followed: (Greek Name Completed) Chapter of CHI SIGMA IOTA, COUNSELING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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1.2

The purpose of the Society is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.

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Article 2

Eligibility for Membership

2.1.1

Students: All student nominees are enrolled in counselor education programs leading to graduate degrees (Master?s, specialist, or doctorate).

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2.1.1.1

Students: All have completed the equivalent of at least one full academic term (semester or quarter) of counseling courses carrying approved graduate credit as defined by the institution.

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2.1.1.2

Students: All have maintained an overall scholastic grade point average of 3.5 or better (on a 4.0 system), or the equivalent while enrolled in the program.

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2.1.2

Faculty: All eligible faculty members hold a terminal degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) in Counselor Education and have shown evidence of distinguished scholarship and professional service to the profession of counseling or by a patterns of activities of scholarship and service which is deemed indicative of such for continued future contributions.

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2.1.2.1

Faculty: All faculty members maintained an overall scholastic average of 3.5 or better (on a 4.0 system) or the equivalent while enrolled in their counselor education program.

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2.1.2.2

Faculty: All faculty members are National Certified Counselors (NCC), board eligible with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), or equivalent state counselor credentialing body, Certified Rehabilitations Counselors (CRC?s), or graduates of CACREP or CORE counselor education accredited programs, or be credentialed by comparable standards as determined by the CSI Executive Council (international only).

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2.1.3

Alumni: All alumni members were either: 1) elected into the Society while they were students or, 2) elected into membership after graduation because membership into the Society was not available while they were students in the (Complete Your University Name of Program here) counselor education program.

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2.1.3.1

Alumni: All alumni members maintained an overall scholastic average of 3.5 or better (on a 4.0 system) or the equivalent while enrolled in their counselor education program.

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2.1.3.2

Alumni: All alumni members are National Certified Counselors (NCC), board eligible with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), or equivalent state counselor credentialing body, Certified Rehabilitations Counselors (CRC?s), or graduates of CACREP or CORE counselor education accredited programs, or be credentialed by comparable standards as determined by the CSI Executive Council (international only).

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Article 3

Initiation

3.1

Selection for membership is made in writing by the chapter President.

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3.2

New members are initiated into the chapter by the procedures established by the Society at least annually.

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3.3

A membership certificate and pin are presented to each new member, to be displayed in recognition of meeting or exceeding the high standards of the Society.

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Article 4

Chapter Officers and Responsibilities

4.1

Chapter officers consist of at least President and Secretary-Treasurer.

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4.2

The Executive Committee is the governing body of the chapter. The chapter officers consist of a representative from each of the areas of specialized study at the university (e.g., community, rehabilitation, school, college counseling) and the Chapter Faculty Advisor, ex-officio.

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4.3

The President appoints all Committees except the Nomination Committee, which is appointed by the Executive Committee.

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4.4

The Secretary-Treasurer keeps and distributes the minutes of meetings, corresponds with Headquarters through the Chapter Faculty Advisor (CFA), and executes related duties (e.g., maintaining appropriate records, compiling necessary reports, accounting for and disbursing chapter funds).

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4.5

The Secretary-Treasurer reports the names and addresses of the chapter officers after each election and whenever there is a change, sends an annual report and plan to Headquarters, which includes chapter events or any other information requested or considered relevant to chapter success.

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4.6

The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for consultation with the Chapter Faculty Advisor on the chapter funds, and sends one check for all new members, co-signed by the CFA to Headquarters in conjunction with chapter endorsement and verification of all chapter applicants.

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4.7

The Secretary-Treasurer, in consultation with the CFA and other officers, submits the Annual Report by April 30 each year and assists the Secretary-Treasurer-Elect to submit the Annual Plan to Headquarters by September 30 each year.

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4.8

The Executive Committee is responsible for planning an activity calendar for the year. There is at least one initiation for new members per year. Each term there is at least one meeting at which scholarly presentations are made as well as opportunities for social discourse and personal development.

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4.9

In the event that elected officers are unable to complete their term, there is an opportunity for another election or to appoint another individual for the vacant position.

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4.9.1

If an elected officer must be removed from the committee: due process is ensured, a formal hearing is held, the officer is provided the opportunity to defend his or her self, and the removal is acted upon after at least a 2/3 affirmative vote.

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4.10

The chapter has a Chapter Faculty Advisor.

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4.10.1

The Chapter Faculty Advisor is a regular, full time counselor education faculty member in good standing (dues paying or life member) of Chi Sigma Iota International.

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4.10.2

The Chapter Faculty Advisor has an alternate to serve in the event of such a need. This person is also a regular, full time counselor education faculty member in good standing (dues paying or life member) of Chi Sigma Iota International.

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4.10.3

If the Chapter Faculty Advisor delegates the authority for correspondence to the chapter Secretary or President, all correspondence must have the advisor?s address.

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4.10.3.1

Eligibility for chapter rebates are dependent on the following tasks being completed: Annual Report and Annual Plan, respectively, being sent to headquarters by deadlines, representation at the annual CSI business meeting at least every third year, a formal installation of new members, compliance with all CSI policies.

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4.10.3.2

The Chapter Advisor or his/her delegate orders and receives certificates and pins, and distributes them to new members within the academic term.

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Article 5

Nominations and Elections

5.1

Statement about Nominating Committee, including composition and timeline of process. A statement regarding the number of nominees per position (i.e. two per office) should be stated, as well as the nomination process. Committee members should contact each nominee to assure willingness to fulfillment of responsibilities, if elected.

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5.2

Chapter officers elected are notified immediately. They shall take office as defined in Article 8. They shall serve for the terms listed herein or until their successors are duly elected and installed.

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Article 6

Parliamentary Authority

6.1

The rules contained in the most recent revised edition of Robert?s Rules of Order govern the chapter in the conduction of business.

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Article 7

Amendments

7.1

If there must be an amendment to the chapter bylaws, an affirmative vote by at least 2/3 of the active chapter members present is required.

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7.2

All requested amendments must be presented in writing at the chapter meeting prior to the one at which the action is taken.

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Article 8

Chapter Year

8.1

The chapter's business year has been designated by the Executive Committee (e.g., May 1 to April 30 each year).

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Article 9
Dissolution

9.1

In order for the dissolution of a chapter, there must be at least a 2/3 affirmative vote by the chapter?s active members

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9.2

In the event of the dissolution of the Chapter, all chapter funds remaining after payment of debts shall be sent to the Headquarter office for use at the discretion of the International Executive Council.

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Chapter Bylaws Verification:

Chapter Greek Name: _______________________________________________________

Host University: _______________________________________________________

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Chapter Faculty Advisor Chapter Faculty Signature Date

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Chapter President Chapter President Signature Date