By Laws
The Constitution of the Philippine Alpha Chapter (U. P.) of Pi Gamma Mu International HonorSociety in Social Sciences
ARTICLE I. NAME, OBJECTIVES, MISSION AND MOTTO
Section 1. Name
The name of this organization is Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences, Philippine Alpha Chapter – University of the Philippines. The Alpha Chapter-U.P. is legally connected with the organization: Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences duly registered in the State of Colorado as a non-profit corporation (File No. 19901104065 with main headquarters in Winfield, Kansas.
Section 2. Objectives
Its primary objectives are to promote excellence in the study of the social sciences among graduate and undergraduate students and faculty members in the University of the Philippines and to recognize outstanding achievement through election to membership and the presentation of various awards for distinguished achievement.
Section 3. Mission
The mission of Pi Gamma Mu is to encourage and promote excellence in the social sciences and to uphold the seven ideals of the Society.
Section 4. Motto
The motto of the Society is the epigram of the Master Teacher: “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.”
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Qualifications
By a majority vote of the chapter under the supervision of chapter faculty members, or by the decision of the officers of the chapter, the following may be elected to membership:
(a) Any student of good moral character who is, or was, a junior or senior in a college or constituent university of the University of the Philippines provided that:
(i) The student shall have had at least twenty hours of credits in the social sciences with an average grade therein of 1.75 or better, and has further been distinguished in the social sciences. The chapter may provide for other requirements for membership.
(ii) No student be considered eligible who has any academic failure in any of the disciplines described in paragraph (iii) below.
(iii) The present requirement of twenty hours of credits be defined to include the disciplines of anthropology, demography, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, social philosophy, sociology, economics, education, business administration, criminal justice, international relations, public administration, social work, urban planning, industrial labor relations, home economics, coutry/region studies and statistics. The maximal number of undergraduates admitted to the Society in any one year be limited to 25% of the total number of the upper classes in that year, and only students that academically rank in the upper 10% of their classes may be inducted.
(b) Graduate and professional students of sound character who are candidates for an advanced degree in any college or constituent university of the U.P. These should be persons whose achievements since graduation have been outstanding with an average not lower than 1.25, and whose scholastic records while in college were high, with an increasing emphasis on the former as the period since graduation becomes longer.
(c) Members of the U.P. faculty, including the administration, research, and extension staffs, whose scholastic records and/or outstanding achievements have rendered them worthy.
Section 2. Procedure for Admission
A person so elected shall become a member PI GAMMA MU upon receipt by the Executive Director of the mother chapter of a written acceptance, payment of the international initiation fee, and issuance by the Executive Director of the prescribed credentials, and not before such action by the headquarters office. The officers of the chapter shall prescribe the necessary requirements for induction into the chapter, among which is the physical presence of the prospective member during the initiation ceremonies.
Section 3. Benefits
The chapter shall collect the initiation dues which shall include the cost of a one-year subscription to International Social Science Review and a one-year subscription to the Pi Gamma Mu Newsletter, a membership card, a key pin, and a certificate of membership. These dues shall be a lifetime membership fee, and no additional dues, fees or assessments shall thereafter be imposed.
Section 4. Honorary Membership
The Board of Trustees may from time to time recognize distinguished service in or support to the social sciences by election to honorary membership and by granting an honor key to persons who by their accomplishments have merited such recognition. Their names shall be recorded in the minutes of the Trustees.
ARTICLE III. FUNCTIONS OF CHAPTER
The chapter shall:
- Recognize outstanding achievement through election to membership grant of awards. Members are to be initiated every year following an invitation to all eligible juniors, seniors, graduate students and faculty.
- Carry out a program appropriate to the campus and shall have a wide latitude in the interpretation of how to further the general aims of the organization.
- File an annual report to headquarters.
- May send a chapter delegate to International conventions or designate a proxy to the Executive Director.
ARTICLE IV. TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE CHAPTER
Section 1. The Board of Trustees
There shall be a Board of Trustees composed of at least five (5) members who shall be elected during a general assembly called for the purpose and who shall serve for a term of four (4) years. The immediate past president of the Chapter may be appointed an ex-officio member of the Board by the Board of Trustees who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board of Trustees shall be the policy making body and shall manage the affairs of the Chapter
Section 2. Officers
Upon assumption of their office, the Board of Trustees shall elect from among themselves a Chair///President, a Vice Chair/Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Public Relations Officer. The Board may elect or appoint such other officers or committees whenever necessary and fix the terms of such other officers or committees.
The officers shall perform the usual functions expected of such officers in other organizations in general. They shall perform other functions as may be mandated by the General Assembly or by the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. Officers-Emeriti
The General Assembly or the Board of Trustees may elect officers-emeriti (like President-emeritus, Secretary-emeritus, etc.) or honorary trustee for outstanding performance and contribution to the Chapter. An officer-emeritus or honorary trustee shall be ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees with no voting powers.
Section 4. Vacancies
Any vacancy in the Board of Trustees shall be filled by the Board through an appointment of a member of the Chapter or through an election in a meeting of the General Assembly. The Vice Chair/Vice President shall become Chair/President if the latter shall become incapable of performing the duties of Chair/President. Other vacancies in the position of officers shall be filled by the Board of Trustees. A vacancy may arise due to resignation, death, incapacity or removal by a majority vote of either the Board of Trustees or the General Assembly for a reasonable cause.
Section 5. Committees
The committees created by the General Assembly or by the Board Trustees shall continue to exist until the objectives for which they have been established shall have been accomplished or completed, unless they shall have been designated by the Board or the General Assembly as permanent committees.
ARTICLE V. ADVISORY COUNCIL
There shall be an Advisory Council (AC) composed of member faculty members from the core social sciences, the number and membership of which shall be decided by the Board of Trustees. The Council members shall serve for three (3) years. Convening in March of each year for its annual meeting or in special sessions at the call of the President/Chair of the Board or the Board of Trustees, the AC shall be available for consultation, to hear and discuss the reports of the Board of Trustees or the officers of the Chapter. The AC shall make recommendations to the Board for appropriate action and if for any reason, the Board of Trustees fails to take any action to implement such recommendations, the AC shall organize a committee or committees with members from among themselves or from among qualified members of PGM to implement the recommendations to accomplish the objectives and pursue the mission of the Chapter. The members of the AC shall elect from among themselves a Chair, a Vice Chair. a Secretary and an Assistant Secretary.
ARTICLE VI. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AND OFFICERS OF THE CHAPTER
All trustees or officers shall (1) be recognized social scientists, (1) have rendered meritorious service to the Society, (2) be persons dedicated to the promotion of the social sciences, (3) inspire others to take an intelligent approach to the solution of social problems, (4) have academic credentials in the social science field and (5) have demonstrated administrative capacity and leadership. In addition, any officer must have previously rendered service to the Society.
ARTICLE VII. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Section 1. Composition
The General Assembly shall be composed of the members of the PGM Alpha Chapter (U.P.), numbering at least thirty (30) to comprise a quorum.
ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS
Section 1. Meetings of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees shall meet in regular meetings once every two months and in special meetings at any time called by the Chair/President or at the request of two (2) members of the Board of Trustees.
Section 2. Advisory Council (AC) Meetings
The AC shall convene for its annual meeting in March of each year. It shall also meet in special session at the call of the Chair/President or the Board of Trustees or the AC Chair, whenever necessary.
Section 3. Committee Meetings
Each committee shall meet as often as required at the call of the Chair of the Committee until such time that the objectives have been accomplished or the specified term has expired.
Section 4. Meetings of the General Assembly
The General Assembly of members of the Chapter, numbering at least thirty (30) to form a quorum, shall meet once every two (2) years at the call of the Chair/President or of at least two (2) trustees or of not less than fifteen (15) members, to elect the members of the Board of Trustees, to receive reports from the Board of Trustees or the officers of the Chapter, or to discuss matters affecting the Chapter. Once a year, the GA may be called in special session to approve the induction of member-nominees and to discuss other important matters.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
Any provision of this Constitution may be amended through a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly during its meeting called for the purpose and such amendments once approved shall immediately become a part of this Constitution. This power of amendment may be delegated by the General Assembly to the Board of Trustees, with a two-thirds vote of the members comprising a quorum.
Some provisions have been taken from the Bylaws of the Mother Chapter.
Amended on August 26, 2009
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