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Â鶹´«Ã½ Requirements for Student Chapter Formation

In order for a group of students to qualify as an Â鶹´«Ã½ student chapter, the following information must be submitted to Paige Packard at paige.packard@agc.org. 

• Program must be a 2 or 4 year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs.
• The names of a minimum of 15 students enrolled in a construction degree program
• A copy of the student chapter constitution and bylaws document
• Secure a sponsor letter from a local Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter
• Provide the name of the resident faculty advisor
• Establish permanent mailing and email address for the student chapter

Upon receipt and review of the above, national Â鶹´«Ã½ will advise the sponsoring Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter of its decision relative to certification of the student organization. If the requirements have been met, national Â鶹´«Ã½ shall forward to the sponsoring Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter:

• A Student Chapter Charter signed by the Â鶹´«Ã½ CEO and Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter
• Student Chapter Tee-shirts (pending availability)

Guidelines for Preparing a Student Chapter Constitution

Â鶹´«Ã½ student chapters are required to prepare a Constitution and Bylaws document by which to govern itself. Suggestions are made for the purpose of drafting the document(s), and prospective Â鶹´«Ã½ student chapters may add or delete such sections as they deem necessary. Each Â鶹´«Ã½ student chapter is a unique entity and this same quality may be expressed in the chapter's governing document(s).

1. Statement of Purpose

   • A general statement of the overall purpose of the student chapter
   • Outline the goals of the organization with respect to the professional development
   • Cooperation with school officials, representatives of the local Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter sponsor

2. Name of Organization

   • State the title by which the chapter will be recognized

3. Bylaws

   • Qualifications for individual student chapter membership
   • Rights and responsibilities of each member including voting rights
   • Procedures to be followed in revoking membership privileges

4. Finances

   • Outline the cost of individual membership dues and other fees
   • Collection procedures
   • Consequences of delinquency
   • Procedures for spending funds

5. Chapter Officers

   • Outline the duties and responsibilities of each elected chapter officer
   • Election procedures and the process for removing an elected official from office
   • Chapter Officers - a president, vice-president, secretary, and a treasurer
   • Duties and responsibilities of chapter committees and committee chairs
   • Procedures for appointing committee chairs

6. Faculty Advisor

   • Outline the duties and responsibilities of the faculty advisor
   • Establish length of term to be served
   • Procedures for selecting a new advisor
   • Define local Â鶹´«Ã½ chapters involvement

7. Chapter Administration

   • Determine regularly scheduled chapter meetings
   • Include pertinent information to ensure the efficient functioning of the student chapter

8. Amendments

   • Establish procedures to make amendments to the Constitution/Bylaws

Sample Â鶹´«Ã½ Student Chapter Constitution and Bylaws

• Sample #1
• Sample #2
• Sample #3
• Sample #4
• Sample #5

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