CONSTITUTION OF

THE LYCEUM CLUB OF SIUE

DATE OF LAST MODIFICATION MARCH 28, 2014

PREAMBLE
The purpose of this organization is to stimulate and cultivate critical thought using a method similar to the Ancient
Greek Lyceum. We will bring all branches of knowledge together to foster diversity in discussion while maintaining
a root in Philosophical thought.

ARTICLE I
NAME
Section 1: This organization shall be known as The Lyceum Club of SIUE or referred to as The Lyceum {for short}

ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1: Membership is extended to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, physical handicap, mental handicap, or any other factors covered by law.

Section 2: Active membership shall be the only type of membership offered by this organization.

Section 3: All active members shall be enrolled SIUE students who are in good academic and disciplinary standing,
and who have an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater.

Section 4: Membership dues shall be those outlined by the bylaws.

Section 5: Termination of membership shall occur when a member is no longer enrolled at SIUE, when a member
has below a 2.0 GPA, or when a member requests termination of membership in a written submission to
the advisor.

ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Section 1: Officer positions for this organization shall include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and any other
positions outlined in the bylaws.

A: The President shall organize and conduct meetings of the executive committee, ensure proper
organizational health, serve as liaison to the adviser, and fulfill any other duties outlined in the bylaws.

B: The Vice President shall fulfill the duties of the President in his or her absence, and fulfill any other duties
outlined in the bylaws.

C: The treasurer shall maintain financial records for this organization and fulfill any other duties outlined in
the bylaws.

Section 2: All officers shall be active members of this organization enrolled at SIUE with an overall GPA of 2.3 or
greater.

Section 3: The term of office for each officer shall be no longer than one academic year.

ARTICLE IV
ELECTIONS
Section 1: Elections shall be held each academic year during the spring semester, and shall be decided by active
members via a simple majority vote. Candidates running unopposed on the date of the election shall be
elected by default. If there is no candidate for a position, a member agreeing to fill the vacant position shall
be appointed by a unanimous vote of the newly elected officers.

Section 2: Elected officers shall take office at a time outlined in the bylaws

Section 3: Any active member of this organization shall be eligible to run for office and vote in elections.

ARTICLE V
ADVISER
Section 1: There shall be 1 SIUE faculty/staff adviser who shall be exofficio member with no voting privileges.

Section 2: The adviser for this organization shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the officers

Section 3: The adviser shall serve as consultant to the officers, attend at least one meeting per semester, and fulfill
any other duties outlined in the bylaws.

ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 1: Regular meetings of this organization shall be held once every two weeks.

Section 2: This organization shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order where appropriate. When not appropriate,
a procedure outlined in the bylaws shall be followed.

Section 3: Meetings with the purpose of voting on the impeachment of an officer, removal of an officer from office,
or amending the Constitution or bylaws of this organization may be called by any member who has
previously consulted with the officers and adviser.

Section 4: Special meetings may be called by any of the officers for reasons outlined in the bylaws. Members shall
be notified via acceptable means of communication.

Section 5: Members will be made aware of special meetings at least two weeks in advance via acceptable means of
communication as outlined in the bylaws.

Section 6: The officers shall meet at least once per month during the fall and spring semesters.

ARTICLE VII
QUORUM
More than half of the active members must be present to establish quorum to conduct a regular business meeting.

ARTICLE VIII
EXPULSION
Section 1: Just cause for expulsion from this organization may occur when a member is not in good academic or
disciplinary standing, undermines the goals and purposes of this organization, or is charged with
misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance of member duties in accordance with procedures outlined in the
bylaws.

Section 2: Any active member may initiate expulsion proceedings if just cause has been found.

Section 3: The membership of an individual may be revoked by a vote of at least 2/3 of the active members of this
organization who are present at a meeting with such purpose.

ARTICLE IX
IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL
Section 1: Just cause for the impeachment of an officer shall be defined as when an officer is not in good academic
or disciplinary standing, has less than a 2.3 GPA, undermines the goals and purposes of this organization,
or is charged with misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance of officer duties in accordance with
procedures outlined in the bylaws.

Section 2: Any active member may initiate expulsion proceedings if just cause has been found.

Section 3: An officer shall be impeached from office by a vote of at least 2/3 of the active members of this
organization who are present at a meeting with such purpose

Section 4: Just cause for the removal of an officer is established after impeachment proceedings are initiated and
the charges against the officer have been found valid.

Section 5: An officer shall be removed from office when just cause for removal has been established and at least 2/3
of the active members of this organization who are present at a meeting with such purpose vote to remove
the officer.

Section 6: Following removal from office, vacant positions shall be filled according to the bylaws.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENT
Section 1: After consulting with the officers of adviser, any member may propose amendments to the Constitution.

Section 2: This Constitution shall be amended by a vote of at least 2/3 of the active members of this organization
who are present at a meeting with such purpose.

ARTICLE XI
RATIFICATION
This Constitution shall be ratified by the Student Senate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

BY-LAWS
By-Laws may be added or amended by a simple majority vote.
Normal meetings will eschew Roberts Rules of Order in favor of a Socratic open discussion
Active members must attend at least two meetings per semester