A. Compensation, Each resident shall be paid at least bi-weekly in accordance with the annual stipend schedule and the terms of the Graduate Medical Education Appointment Agreement and the terms of the University of Massachusetts Medical School Personnel Action Form. PGY stipend levels are based on training level within the program and not necessarily on prior years of training or experience. Any general salary…, B. Excused Days With Pay, Each full-time resident shall receive 15 days of paid vacation per year (the equivalent of three five-day work-weeks. Vacation days are awarded at the beginning of each appointment-year. Vacation days are pro-rated for those who are part-time or who are appointed for less than a full year. Vacation days are not reimbursable and cannot be carried over into any subsequent year of residency training…, C. Leave of Absence, Eligible residents may be granted a Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) of up to 12 weeks each calendar year for the birth or adoption of a child or a serious personal illness or serious illness of the resident’s child, stepchild, foster child, parent, spouse or domestic partner or other circumstances as specified by Federal law and UMMS Policy. Residents are eligible for an eight week leave per…, D. Benefits, All residents are eligible to participate in the group medical, dental and life insurance programs offered to Medical School professional employees. The Medical School provides long term disability insurance which may be at low or no cost to the resident. Residents are eligible for Workers Compensation Coverage for work-related illness or injury. In addition, there are opportunities to…, E. Professional Liability Insurance, Each resident, upon proper application, shall be covered by a professional liability (malpractice) policy provided by UMMS. Residents shall be informed of the type (occurrence or claims made with tail coverage) and limits of the insurance and of any restrictions thereof). UMMS shall provide risk management, risk assessment and claims management services to Residents/Fellows with respect to any…, F. Outside Employment, Residency training is a full time endeavor and the program director must ensure that outside employment (commonly known as moonlighting) does not interfere with the ability of the resident to achieve the goals and objectives of the educational program. Before a resident may accept any outside employment, the resident must obtain the written approval of the program director on a form provided by…
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A. Duty Hours, The structuring of duty hours and on-call schedules shall focus on the needs of patients, continuity of care and the educational needs of the residents as determined by the department chairperson and the ACGME General and Special Duty Hours Requirements that apply to each program. Residents who voluntarily agree to duties which are not considered a normal part of their duties within their…, B. Substance Abuse and Physician Impairment, Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace, All members of the University of Massachusetts Community shall comply with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and local ordinances and regulations relative to the illegal use, sale, dispensing, possession or manufacture of illegal drugs, controlled substances or alcohol at all buildings,…, All licensed physicians In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required to report fellow physicians who are guilty of practicing medicine while the ability to practice Is Impaired by alcohol, drugs, physical disability or mental instability (M.G.L.c.112 5f) to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine., C. Psychiatric Impairment, The Office of Graduate medical education provides access to highly confidential counseling services to residents. Outside referrals may also be made. Information from resident encounters is not shared with the residency program or OGME without the explicit permission of the resident. A residency program director may, however, require resident assessment or participation in counseling as a…, D. Sexual Harassment, Sexual harassment is a violation of Federal and State law. It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to provide an educational, employment and business environment free of sexual harassment in the form of unwelcome physical advances, requests for sexual favors and verbal and written communications of a sexual nature. UMMS’ Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office (DEOO) has…, E. Residency Closure or Reduction, Residents will be notified promptly of an approved plan to implement a reduction in the size of or closure of their residency or fellowship program. To the extent possible, any such reduction or closure will be phased in to permit residents/fellows to complete their education. Assistance will be provided to residents wishing to transfer to another ACGME-accredited program in which they can…
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A. Standards, All residents must possess appropriate communication, behavioral and social skills which enable them to function effectively as members of the health care team, as delineated in the Technical Standards and Professionalism documents. These include: (1) ability to relate effectively and sensitively with patients; (2) the ability to communicate promptly, effectively and efficiently in oral and…, B. Evaluation, It is the responsibility of faculty to provide ongoing feedback to each resident concerning his/her performance. A resident must be informed as soon as possible when performance is below the level of performance set by the program’s written standards or other applicable standards such as professional ethics or hospital policies. Remedial work or additional educational responsibilities may be…, C. Reappointment and Certification, For reappointment to the next higher PG level within a UMMS program, each resident must satisfactorily complete all reappointment requirements as established by the Medical School and the program, and must complete a residency program reappointment agreement. This includes passage of Step 2 CK and CS of the USMLE or COMLEX or equivalent Canadian Medical Licensing Examination for appointment to…, D. Termination, The program director may terminate the resident’s employment during the term of the contract pursuant to the evaluative process described herein. A resident may terminate his/her employment upon three months notice or such shorter period, as the program director shall approve. All medical records and all evaluation and other required forms must be completed and equipment returned before…
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A. Corrective Actions and Disciplinary Actions, Any complaint against a resident should be directed to the program director. On the basis of such a complaint, or on his/her own initiative, the program director after whatever investigation and consultation s/he deems appropriate, shall determine whether the residents’ behavior warrants a course of action including a verbal warning, or other possible corrective action. Evidence of behavior…, “Corrective action”, includes all types of complaints and related remedial activity up to but specifically not including suspension, non-promotion or termination. Corrective actions are intended to inform the resident of any deficiencies in performance or behavior and/or of an educational or instructional nature, and the expected remedial response, so the resident may conform to expectations. The resident is…, “Disciplinary action", includes but is not limited to any, conduct, act, or omission that, following notice and an opportunity to be heard, may result in a suspension, termination, non reappointment, and/or non-promotion. Disciplinary action may be reportable to the Board of Registration in Medicine. Further, in the event that a resident elects to resign while under or when subject to Disciplinary Action, the…, B. Grievances, Residents who feel they have been treated unfairly under the interpretation or application of a policy, rule or procedure and/or through a Notice of Corrective Action, or a Notice of Disciplinary Action may file a grievance. The grievance process shall be conducted without the presence of legal counsel. A request for resolution of a grievance resulting from either (a) alleged unfair treatment…, C. Appeals Procedures for Corrective Actions, A resident has the right to appeal a Level Two Written Order of Corrective Action. During the appeal process, the resident may submit whatever oral or written information and arguments the resident believes are relevant, and to request faculty and other residents to provide additional information. The chair of the designated Appeal Review Committee (as described in Step Two below) may limit the…, Step One, To initiate a formal appeal of a Level Two Written Order of Corrective Action, including a decision of suspension, non-reappointment, non-advancement or dismissal, the Resident shall request the Department Chairperson or his/her designee to modify or withdraw the written order. The Step One appeal request shall be submitted in writing within five (5) working days of the resident’s receipt of the…, Step Two, For appeal of a Level Two Written Order for Corrective Action, except, orders regarding non-reappointment or termination, the Chancellor/Dean or designee shall hold a conference with the department chair, the program director and the resident. The Chancellor/ Dean or designee shall be provided with all documents comprising the appeal in the case. The resident may provide the Chancellor/Dean or designee any additional information or evidence which the resident…
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University of Massachusetts Medical School 55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA 01655 The University of Massachusetts Medical School is firmly committed to its policy of Equal Opportunity through Affirmative Action, and takes active measures against discrimination in all areas., Additional Human Resources Policies Applicable to Residents and Fellows:, Bereavement Leave Jury Duty Court Leave Military Leave Sick Leave Bank Employee Recognition Tuition Programs Reference and Criminal Records Checks Access and Solicitation Conflict of Interest Confidentiality Domestic Partnership Employee Assistance Program Employee Records Political Activity Staff Requests Concerning Participation in Patient Care Work-Related Illness or Injury Personal Appearance…
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Doc. T01-025, Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 2, 2001 The President of the University shall see to the development and implementation of guidelines governing both the internal and external commercial and non-commercial use of the University’s trademarks, service marks, logos, names, insignia, seal design and other symbols or devices associated or referring to the University of Massachusetts or its…, Internal Non-Commercial, use of the University’s names by registered affiliated organizations, departments and recognized support groups such as professional associations, employee organizations athletic, cultural, alumni and other interest groups is permitted within the guidelines set by each Campus’s Visual Identity Guide. Additionally, the names or marks may be used for identification purposes limited to use by their…, Internal and External Commercial Use, is only permitted by license or authorization from the Director of Licensing and Trademarks. Commercial use includes the manufacture of all consumer products, services, advertising, domain names, sponsorship and promotion sold, distributed or given away through any marketing channel including the World Wide Web. All University organizations using the names, marks, logos, seals and/or symbols of…, Internal Commercial, venture, whether fundraising, sponsorship, promotion or Internet agreement are required to seek prior approval for the use of those marks from the Licensing and Trademark Office and must be purchased through authorized licensees. Items or services used for promotional purposes such as giveaways or premiums are considered commercial, but may be eligible for royalty exemptions if offered to an…, Agreements and Contracts, that allow an external organization, company or individual to use the University’s names or marks as part of and/or in conjunction with that Agreement or Contract require a secondary Licensing Agreement issued by Licensing and Trademark to control the use of the marks and to protect the University from liability. This includes sponsorships, grants, promotions and Internet applications as well as…, University of Massachusetts Code of Conduct for Apparel Licensees, prior to securing a license. The University is legally obligated to enforce its trademark ownership rights. The Licensing and Trademark Office in conjunction with University’s General Counsel’s Office will act to stop counterfeit or illegal use of the University’s names, logos and marks when such use is discovered. Royalty and fee income from licensing activities that exceeds the cost of…,
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Description/Purpose, The University’s marks and the reputation they represent are important assets. On behalf of the University and the Trustees of the University of Massachusetts, the Licensing and Trademark Office’s primary role is to protect and promote the use of these marks. Besides its substantial licensing activities, the Five-Campus Licensing and Trademark Office also monitors and regulates commercial, non-…, Definitions, A Trademark is a word, symbol, or design-or a combination of these-, which identifies and distinguishes the goods and/or services of one party from those of another. A service mark is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a “service” rather than a “product.” The “UMASS and University of Massachusetts” trademarks are the exclusive property of the…, Applicability, University community members who produce, requisition or procure items or services bearing University of Massachusetts marks and logos and/or individuals or entities outside the University community that wish to produce, distribute or sell products or services bearing the University of Massachusetts marks regardless of use or method of distribution., Authority for Program Administration, The Director of the Five-Campus Licensing and Trademark Office is responsible for negotiating, and implementing all Licensing agreements and contracts. No other office, department or agency is authorized to perform trademark licensing administration. Controversial products, issues or enforcement activities will be reviewed with the appropriate Campus or President’s Office administrator and/or…, Internal University Community, Internal / Non-Commercial, Use of the University names by registered affiliate organizations and by recognized support groups such as professional associations, employee organizations, athletic, cultural, and other interest groups is permitted within the guidelines of each campus’s Visual Identity Guide. Use of the University names by registered affiliated organizations is permitted as outlined in each campus’s Visual…, Internal Use / Commercial, All University of Massachusetts organizations using the names, marks, logos, seals and/or symbols of the University in any, commercial, venture, whether fundraising, or promotion, are required to seek prior approval for the use of those marks from the Licensing and Trademark Office at the address listed below. Products given away to an internal audience which display any University registered mark and name or mark of the department or student organization can qualify for an exemption from licensing royalties charged to commercial…, Liability Insurance, in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00, naming the University, its employees and the Board of Trustees as additional-insured. No organization, faculty member, staff member, or student may authorize any third party to produce merchandise bearing the University’s name or marks, or authorize or produce items that combine the University name or marks with any third party name or logo unless prior…, Address:, University of Massachusetts Five-Campus Licensing Office Director of Licensing and Trademarks Room 225A Campus Center Amherst, MA 01001 413-577-0125, External Use / Commercial, All external use of the University marks must be licensed or approved by the Five-Campus Licensing Office prior to use. Use includes the manufacture and distribution of all commercial and consumer products, advertising, promotion, domain names, Internet commercial use and all University marks used in conjunction with commercial ventures or Intellectual property licenses. This includes all…, Internet and Website Use, No Commercial website use of the University’s name or marks is permitted without prior Licensing and Trademark Office approval. Commercial use on websites includes all products and services for sale or give-away, as well as, the use of site advertising, banners and commercial links. No University name or mark can be used in the domain name of a commercial website without a license and prior…, Agreements and Contracts, All University Agreements and Contracts that allow an external organization, company or individual to use the University’s name or marks as part of and/or in conjunction with that Agreement or Contract require a secondary Licensing Agreement issued by the Licensing and Trademark office to control the use of the marks and to protect the University from liability. This includes sponsorships, grants…, Proper Use of the Trademarks in Advertising, It is the general policy of the University of Massachusetts to avoid the endorsement of any product or service. University trademarks will not be used in an explicit endorsement of any product or service. However, they may be used implicitly in conjunction with another corporate mark, with the approval of the Licensing and Trademark Office, in the following situations: They can be used…, Obtaining a License, Product and service licenses will be granted to those companies, organizations and individuals who meet all the requirements and standards and whose products, services or promotions are judged to be appropriate to the University. Domestic licensees are effective the first day of the month following completion of the licensing process., Prohibited Products, The University of Massachusetts will not license products or services that defame the University, or are medical, dangerous, harmful, shoddy, obscene, or otherwise deemed inappropriate for reasons of the items characteristics or manufacture., License Terms, The following outlines the general terms which appear in the Standard License Agreement approved by the University’s General Counsel’s Office. The License will specify the Trademarks and the specific products or services that can be used. The License is usually non-exclusive and defines the geographical area in which the licensee is given the right to manufacture and distribute products or…, Royalty Rate of 7½%, on the wholesale cost of all products sold. Orders from campus departments or officially recognized organizations may qualify for royalty exemption when intended for internal use and not resale, but must be accompanied by a pre-approved waiver form. A non-refundable, Advance, payment is required which is applied to future royalty obligations. Royalty, Reporting and Payment, is required quarterly no later than 30 days after the end of each period. Comprehensive general or commercial, Liability Insurance, in the amount of at least, One million dollars, is required, naming the employees and Trustees of the University of Massachusetts as additional insured., Approvals, must be obtained on any product or service that is developed with the University of Massachusetts marks prior to any sale or distribution, including commercial Internet sites. The License is required to submit all advertising, marketing and products for approval at various stages of development. In addition, all products must bear the appropriate trademark designation and the Licensees…, University of Massachusetts Code of Conduct for Licensees., All potential apparel licensees must agree to adhere to the University of Massachusetts Code of Conduct for Licensees prior to securing a License. A copy of the Code of Conduct for Licensees is part of the licensing package and can be made available by contacting the Licensing and Trademark Office. The University has the right to terminate any license immediately for failure to comply with the…, Enforcement, The University is legally obligated to enforce its trademark ownership rights. The University of Massachusetts aggressively enforces the ownership and proper use of its marks, names symbols, and the University’s Licensing and Trademark Office actively polices the market-on campus and off campus-to ensure that there is no unauthorized or unlicensed use. Merchandise or services produced or offered…, Royalty Income, Royalty income that exceeds the cost of administering the Licensing Program is proportionally returned to the Chancellor for each campus or the Chancellor’s designee. The proportion of royalties is determined by each campuses actual use as reported by licensed manufacturers. Any royalties that exceed expenses and cannot be identified by campus are returned annually as a percentage based on that…
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Doc. T03-030, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 7, 2003 Latest revision: December 11, 2023, Purpose, The primary function of the Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to: the integrity of the University’s financial statements, the systems of internal control and risk management, the qualifications, independence and performance of the Independent External Auditor and internal audit function, and the University’s compliance with legal,…, Composition & Independence, Members, to the extent permissible under Massachusetts General Law, must be independent of University management (“Management”) and the University (including its component units and related organizations), and be free of any financial or personal relationship that would impair such independence. Any perceived or actual impairment must be disclosed to the Committee Chair or Chair of the Board of…, Duties and Responsibilities, It is not the Committee’s duty to plan or conduct audits, determine whether the University’s financial statements are complete, accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or to conduct other types of auditing or accounting reviews or procedures. Management is responsible for the preparation, presentation, and integrity of the University’s financial statements and…, Independent External Auditor, The Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and discharge of the University’s Independent External Auditor (“IEA”), an independent public accounting firm. The IEA shall report directly to the Committee. Annually, discuss the IEA’s compliance with independence requirements and results of internal quality control assessments, peer reviews, the IEA’s…, University Financial Statements, Meet with Management and the IEA to review its annual audit plan related to the University’s financial statements and compliance with Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (“Uniform Guidance”) and Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (“MOSFA”) regulations. Meet with Management to discuss the…, University Internal Audit, Participate in recruiting for the Chief Audit Executive (“CAE”) and changes to the position. Review UIA resources, structure, independence and conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Review, provide input and approve UIA’s annual risk-based audit plan. Receive periodic reports from the CAE regarding internal…, Risk Management, Receive annual reports from Management regarding the University’s risk management policies and procedures, key risks, mitigation and monitoring procedures, and emerging risks. It is the responsibility of Management to determine the level of risk the University will take on in pursuit of its objectives., Other Matters, Annually review and if necessary revise and approve the Audit and Risk Committee Charter as conditions dictate. This Audit and Risk Committee Charter is exempt from the process required for issuing and revising University Board Policies outlined in the Policy for Creating and Establishing Board Policy and Standards (Doc. T13-093). Any amendments to this Audit and Risk Committee Charter must be…, Doc. T03-030, as amended | Audit and Risk Committee Charter, Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 7, 2003 Revised: August 24, 2005 February 24, 2010 June 10, 2021 December 11, 2023
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Doc. T03-075, Passed by the Board of Trustees on November 5, 2003 The Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts believes that acceptance of membership on the Board constitutes acceptance of the following obligations: Trustees will familiarize themselves with and commit themselves to the major responsibilities of a governing board of a public institution of higher learning. These responsibilities…
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Doc. T04-007, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on August 4, 2004 Latest revision: December 15, 2022, Preamble, Recognizing that improvements can be made in the operation of the University and of the University community in general, specifically regarding the student body and its members; and that as students we have the obligation, right, and power to work for constructive change; and that this can be best accomplished by organizing our energies and resources; Therefore: We, the students of the University…, Article I: Name, The name of this organization shall be the Student Government Association of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, herein referred to as the SGA., Article II: Purpose, Section 1., The SGA shall exist to: Serve as the voice and instrument of the will of the student body. Serve as the protector of the rights and interests of the members of the student body, and of the student body as a whole. Promote understanding and cooperation between the student body and other components of the university community as well as institutions outside the university. Coordinate…, Article III: Constituency and Membership, Section 1., The SGA shall exist to serve those students who are enrolled as an undergraduate and pay the Operating Fee as defined by the Office of the Registrar, including both full-time and part-time students., Section 2., A person must be a full-time matriculated student to be eligible for election or appointment to any SGA position., Section 3., The word “student” as used in this Constitution shall mean “member of the SGA constituency.” The phrase “student body” as used in this Constitution shall mean “SGA constituency”., Article IV: The Representation of the SGA, Section 1., The SGA shall consist of: The President and Vice-President shall be voting members. The Student Trustee shall be a voting member and count for quorum. Six senators from each of the following colleges/schools who shall each have one vote: College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Francis College of Engineering, Kennedy College of Sciences, Manning School of Business, and College of…, Section 2., Consistent with applicable policies of the Board of Trustees of the University, the Preamble and all other provisions of the Constitution, its bylaws, the SGA policy and judgments of the Governance Committee: By a majority vote, the SGA shall have the power to: Act on such bills, resolutions, authorizations, and appropriations as it deems necessary to further the purposes of the SGA. Establish…, Article V: Senior Class Officers, Section 1. , The Senior Class shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall promote the interests and welfare of their class, the University and the constituency of the SGA conducting activities such as a “Senior Week” of events, raising funds and promoting the good will of the Senior Class and the University., Section 2., Officers of the Senior Class shall be elected by and from their class in the Spring semester before their final academic year of study or in the Fall semester during their final academic year of study., Section 3., Offices not filled after these elections will be made available via the SGA appointment process. Appointees must be in their final academic year of study., Section 4. , The Senior Class President shall be responsible for delivering an address about the state of their class at the first SGA meeting of each semester, and also for reporting any actions undertaken to the SGA., Section 5. , The Senior Class President, or designee, shall be the voting member of the Senior Class for the SGA., Section 6. , The Senior Class Officers shall represent a link of historical background for incoming students., Article VI: SGA Committees, Section 1. , The SGA shall have the right to establish or suspend standing and special Committees as it shall see fit. Standing committees shall deal with issues of long term implications and of a recurring nature such as Governance, Finance, Events, Campus Life and Environment, Academic Affairs and Wellness and/or Public Relations., Section 2. , Committee Chairs will be appointed by the President of the SGA, with the approval of the full SGA. Committee chairs must be selected from the current senators., Section 3. , The Committee Chairs, may, subject to the approval of the SGA and the committees, appoint students who are not Senators to their perspective committee as voting members, with the exception of the Finance Committee. Non senators shall not exceed 1/3 of the individual committee membership. Furthermore, all Senators shall sit on at least two standing committees., Section 4. , All committee meetings shall be open to the public, except when outstanding privacy concerns take priority, as listed in the bylaws. Beyond any rules for procedures set by the SGA, committees may keep their own internal procedure, but shall follow SGA bylaws with regard to quorum, voting, etc. All actions undertaken by committees shall be made known to the SGA, in both a written and verbal manner…, Article VII: Executive Board, Section 1., The Executive Board shall consist of the SGA President, Vice President, Student Trustee and the Chairs of any standing committee such as Governance, Academic Affairs, Events, Campus Life and Environment, Public Relations, Health and Wellness and/or Finance. A student must serve as a member of the SGA before they may run for, or be appointed to, an Executive Board position, with the exception of…, Section 2. , The members of the Board shall, in their individual capacities, perform the duties of their respective offices. As a group, they shall be responsible for directing and informing the student body, particularly the other SGA members, in order to accomplish common objectives in the best manner possible. It is also their duty to meet and exchange ideas and information. The members of the Board shall…, Section 3., The President shall: Be the ceremonial, executive, and administrative head of the SGA. Be the chairperson of the Executive Board. Appoint elected senators to the position of Chair for all SGA committees, with approval of SGA. Represent the student body at all official University events as requested. Maintain information packets for the orientation of new Senators., Section 4. , The Vice President shall: Assist the President in all undertakings. In the absence of the President, exercise the powers of that office. Become the President when and if that office is declared vacant. Oversee the work of the standing committees of the SGA. Maintain a record of committee attendance. Be the Chairperson of the full SGA meetings., Section 5. , Committee Chairs - general responsibilities The Chair of any standing committee shall: Be responsible for setting the Committee meeting dates and times. Be responsible for setting the Committee meeting agenda. Report to the SGA any and all suggestions, actions or decisions of the Committee through written meeting minutes as well as verbal reports. Appoint the Vice-Chairperson and any other…, Section 6., The Executive Board shall: Function as the Emergency Committee during the vacation period and in other cases where immediate action needs to be undertaken and the regular committees of SGA cannot meet. Be available to represent the SGA at University wide functions., Article VIII: The Student Trustee, Section 1., The Student Trustee shall uphold the Board of Trustee Bylaws., Section 2., The Student Trustee shall sit on the SGA, Executive Board, and the Emergency Committee as a voting member, and shall count for quorum., Article IX: Meetings of the SGA, Section 1., All meetings of the SGA are open to the public unless an outstanding privacy concern takes priority, as outlined in the bylaws., Section 2., Meetings of the SGA shall be held at least twice a month while classes are in session if at all possible., Section 3., Special meetings of the SGA may be called by the President or by petition to the Chair of SGA by 5 voting SGA members. Notice shall be given to all SGA members at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting., Section 4., All questions and remarks shall be addressed to the Chair. Only after all SGA members have been given the opportunity to address an issue shall the Chair consider recognizing members of the audience, who may be subject to reasonable time constraints., Section 5., Robert’s Rules of Order shall be adhered to by the SGA except when it conflicts with the provisions made in this Constitution, modification supplementary to its SGA policy, or bylaws., Section 6., A binding referendum on any decision made by the SGA shall be held whenever 500 or more students petition for it. A nonbinding referendum on matters affecting the student body shall be held whenever 500 or more of the student body petition for it. The SGA may initiate a referendum of the general student body as supported by a vote of the SGA. Such a referendum shall be conducted by the Offices of…, Section 7. , Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each SGA meeting., Section 8., A Senator, Senior Class Officer or an At-Large Member may be excused for up to 3 full absences at the discretion of the President or their designee., Section 9., Committee meeting minutes will be accepted by a vote of all outstanding minutes during an SGA meeting. Such an acceptance will also include any and all motions and/or actions undertaken at the meeting as specified in said minutes., Article X: Quorum Requirements, Section 1., A quorum of over 50% of the voting members of the SGA must be present at a SGA meeting in order for the SGA to officially meet and conduct business., Section 2., A quorum of over 50% of the voting members of each Committee, standing or temporary, shall be present at a meeting in order for the Committee to officially meet and conduct business., Article XI: Election and Appointment Processes, Section 1. , It shall be the responsibility of the offices of Student Activities and Dean of Students to conduct elections for the appropriate SGA positions., Section 2., All members of the SGA must swear the oath of office which, shall be: “I (state your name), knowing the responsibilities of the office that I am about to assume, promise to perform to the best of my ability its duties. I swear to uphold the Student Government Association Constitution.”, Section 3., The Vice President or designee shall administer the oath of office to all the newly elected or appointed members., Section 4., All members must be sworn in when receiving a new position or after re-election to a previously held position., Section 5., Unless otherwise specified in this Constitution, the term of office of any elected SGA member shall be one academic year. Members who have been appointed will serve in that office until the end of the academic year in which they were appointed. Section 6. No member shall be allowed to hold more than one voting position in the SGA at one time, nor will any person serve as a chairperson of more…, Section 7., If, after elections, any offices remain vacant, the Vice President, or their designee, shall release applications for the vacant positions. Such applications shall be considered “rolling” as long as seats remain open, except when nominations are in progress. The Governance Committee shall review any such applications for presentation to the SGA., Section 8., Anyone holding an office in the Executive Board may not hold office as Editor-In-Chief of the newspaper, or as a Senior Class officer., Section 9., All SGA members, including the Senior Class Officers, shall be accountable for the performance of their duties, including maintaining but not limited to presenting a professional and constructive attitude to those they represent and to those they interact with., Section 10., Any office holder who, during the term of their office, at any time has less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or, less than 12 academic credits, except as otherwise exempted by the University, shall forfeit that office, which shall be declared vacant and filled according to procedures in the SGA Bylaws. The SGA Advisor shall have the authority to verify the eligibility requirements of…, Section 11., Further Election procedures will be stated in the attached Election Guidelines., Article XII: Removal from Office, Section 1., Recall: Any elected or appointed member of the SGA, including a Senior Class Officer but excluding Student Trustee, is subject to removal from office by a recall of the student body. College senators and Senior Class officers, shall be recalled when 2/3 of those voting, which is limited to the members of the Senator’s college, or members of the Senior Class, vote to recall. Such action is to be…, Section 2., Impeachment: Vote to impeach and bring to trial: At any time, a member of the student body can call for a vote of impeachment against any SGA member including the Senior Class officers. A copy of such charges will be delivered to the said member of SGA. The Governance Committee will investigate and determine whether the complaint is trial-worthy. If said member is a member of the Governance…, Section 3., Resignation: All elected and appointed members of the SGA shall retain the right to resign from their office at any time. Resignations must be in writing and delivered to the SGA President and the Vice President or designee two weeks in advance of the resignation’s taking effect. A letter of resignation will render the former officer ineligible for an SGA position for the remainder of the…, Article XIII: Faculty Advisors, Section 1., The SGA shall have as a primary advisor the Dean of Student Affairs or their designee., Section 2., The SGA reserves the right to have secondary advisors, which must be a member of the University’s faculty, staff, or administration. Alumni advisors may also be considered., Article XIV: Clubs and Organizations, Section 1., The Governance Committee shall make available guidelines for writing club/organization constitutions., Section 2., Any student club or organization, recognized by the SGA or which falls under SGA jurisdiction for recognition, which does not currently have an approved constitution on file with the SGA shall be required to submit one. Any current constitutions that have been previously approved shall remain in effect as originally implemented., Section 3., Club/organization constitutions submitted to the SGA shall be turned over to the Governance Committee of the SGA, which will evaluate the constitution and approve or reject said constitution., Section 4., Upon approval of the constitution: The club/organization becomes eligible to use University facilities, as well as facilities under SGA control, subject to applicable rules and regulations. Copies of these rules and regulations shall be made available through the SGA office and any other location for easy access. The club/organization becomes eligible for funding through the Finance Committee.…, Article XV: Media Protection, The student leadership, including but not restricted to the Executive Board and the SGA, shall not take any measures that infringe upon the editorial prerogative of any campus media organization. Likewise, no legislation shall be passed nor funding restricted for the purpose of infringing upon editorial prerogative., Article XVI: Student Government Association Policy, The SGA may from time to time see fit to declare certain statements to be statements of SGA policy, so long as they do not conflict in any way with this Constitution or Board of Trustees policy. A 2/3 vote of the total membership of the SGA is required for passage of such a measure, provided that public notice of the proposed bill is posted at least one week prior to its consideration. Once in…, Article XVII: Referendum, Section 1. , A binding referendum on any decision made by the SGA shall be held whenever 500 or more students petition for it. A nonbinding referendum on matters affecting the student body shall be held whenever 500 or more of the student body petition for it. The SGA may initiate a referendum of the general student body as supported by a vote of the SGA., Section 2., The offices of Student Activities and Leadership and Dean of Student Affairs or their designee shall be responsible for conducting the referendum to ensure that the process is conducted in a fair and timely manner., Article XVIII: Amendments to this Constitution, Section 1., This Constitution may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the total membership of the SGA at two consecutive meetings and with the approval of the Board of Trustees provided that: These meetings must be held at least three full days apart. Public notice of the proposed amendment is posted at least one full week prior to its initial consideration. The SGA must be made aware of the Amendment’s…, Section 2., The SGA may order a referendum by the student body be held in addition to the above described vote by the SGA. The Governance Committee may order that a referendum be held if it deems the amendment to be of a nature or scope that will alter the nature of the Constitution. Such referendums shall require a majority vote for passage., Article XIX: Bylaws, Section 1., Bylaws shall outline the purpose, policies and procedures of individual committees within the SGA., Section 2, . All standing committees shall have active bylaws at all times., Section 3., Rewriting of bylaws are subject to a majority vote by the Committee in question, followed by a 2/3 vote by the SGA., Article XX: Implementation of this Constitution, This Constitution shall be considered to be temporarily in effect after it has been approved by a 2/3 vote of the SGA at two consecutive meetings, held at least three days apart. Approval is also subject to a referendum of the student body, if one is ordered in the manner described in the current Constitution. This Constitution shall not be considered in permanent effect until approved by the…, Doc. T04-007, as amended | University of Massachusetts Lowell Student Government Association Constitution, Passed by the Board of Trustees on August 4, 2004 Revised: June 21, 2007 December 9, 2016 July 20, 2020 December 15, 2022
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