Constitution
The Sigma Eta Upsilon Chapter
National Residence Hall Honorary
Preamble
We, the members of the Sigma Eta Upsilon chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary at the Seton Hall University, in order to honor and recognize outstanding members of the residence hall system, and to promote higher quality and standard of involvement and interaction in the residence hall community do hereby establish and uphold this constitution.
Article I: Name
The name of the organization shall be the chapter Sigma Eta Upsilon of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Seton Hall University.
Article II: Purpose
Section 1: To recognize outstanding leadership, service and dedication to the Residence Hall System that went above and beyond the call of duty.
Section 2: To provide a leadership resource for the Residence Halls.
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Membership shall be limited to 15 active members of 1% of the Residence Hall population per year (whichever is greater).
A. The person shall have lived in the residence halls during the year prior to induction (this includes the current semester).
B. The person shall have exhibited outstanding leadership and service to the residence hall system.
C. The person shall have a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Section 2: Membership shall be divided into two categories: Active and Alumni.
A. Active
1. Lives on campus and attending classes.
2. Receives one vote when present on all voting matters.
3. Voting privileges to be lost if they do not maintain the responsibilities of active membership (see section 3).
B. Alumni
1. Lives off campus.
2. Lives on campus, but is not attending school.
3. Receives one vote except in the selection of new members.
4. Voting privileges to be lost if they do not maintain the responsibilities of active membership (see section 3).
C. Honorary
1. Lives on or off campus.
2. Does not vote.
3. Appointed by the Executive Board.
4. Individuals who could qualify for active membership, with the exception of graduating seniors, can not be inducted as honorary members.
5. The number of honorary members a chapter shall be able to induct per academic year will not exceed ten percent of the chapter’s membership capacity.
Section 3: Responsibilities of Active Membership
A. Members must attend all NRHH meetings (if they are unable to attend they should contact the President and inform them).
B. They must write no fewer than two OTMs per semester (fall and spring) in any category.
C. Each member shall maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA each semester.
D. Each member shall exhibit leadership, character qualities appropriate for representing NRHH and Seton Hall University in a consistent, willing and positive manner.
E. Active participation in all projects volunteered for or assigned.
F. An active member of a chapter, who permanently leaves the residence hall system, shall become an alumni member. Exceptions include temporary leaves such as, but not limited to, co-ops, internships, or study abroad. When a member leaves the residence hall system. They must submit a letter to the chapter as well as to whether the leave is temporary or permanent. When a member submits a notice of temporary leave, they must indicate the duration of their leave to the chapter. If a member who has submitted a notice of permanent leave returns to the residence halls and the chapter membership capacity has been reached, the chapter shall contact the NRHH National Office Director to request a temporary increase in their capacity until the next membership drive. At which time the chapter size must return to its correct membership capacity. In this case the returning member will not receive voting rights until a position becomes available within the chapter.
Section 4: Transfer Members
A. If an NRHH member transfers to Seton Hall University they may submit a letter to the chapter to become affiliated with the Sigma Eta Upsilon Chapter. The Executive Board shall review the letter and shall determine the acceptance of the member.
Article IV: Amendments
Amendments to this Constitution and its by-laws may be made by a two-thirds vote of present active and alumni members during any chapter meeting.
Article V: Ratification
This Constitution shall become effective when a two-thirds vote of present active and alumni members received; furthermore, upon ratification, this Constitution shall supersede any previous Constitution ruling this organization.
Article VI: Officers
The elected officers of this organization shall be President, Vice-President for Recognition, Vice-President for Selection and Induction, Secretary, and Parliamentarian.
Article VII: Advisor
The Director of Housing and Residence Life shall appoint this organization’s advisor at the beginning of each semester.
Article VIII: Absences
Section 1: Excused/Unexcused
A. Absences may be excused by the President in the following manner:
1. A reason for absence must be submitted to the President 24 hours prior to the meeting.
2. The president may then accept the statement and excuse the absence if the President believes the circumstances call such an action.
B. Absences may be considered unexcused by the President if the reason is not justifiable.
C. The member may appeal the decision of the of the unexcused absence in writing to the Executive Board.
Article IX: Selection and Induction
Section 1: Nominee Requirements
A. Nominees must currently reside on campus.
B. Nominees must have resided in Residence Halls for at least two semesters (including the present semester).
C. Nominees must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
D. Nomination must be given to the Vice President of Selection and Induction by the deadline set each semester.
E. All members of the Seton Hall University community (faculty, students, and administrators) can make nominations.
Section 2: Voting Procedure
A. Selection shall be by blind ballot, in which the names and all identifying features of a nominee have been removed.
B. Nominees must receive 2/3 of those active members present with voting rights to be inducted.
Section 3: Voting members for the selection shall consist of active members with voting rights.
Section 4: Induction Oath:
A. The Induction Oath is as follows:
“I, (state your name) agree to uphold and honor all the principles, values, and beliefs of the Sigma Eta Upsilon Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary at Seton Hall University. I promise to continue the tradition of recognition and service. In my efforts to serve this chapter, I will uphold the NRHH constitution to the best of my abilities.”
Article X: Affiliations
Section 1: A representative shall be sent to the Residence Hall Association General Assemblies.
Section 2: This chapter shall remain in good standing with the National and Regional Offices of the National Residence Hall Honorary.
Article XI: Mascot
This chapter shall pick a mascot at the beginning of each year. This mascot should reflect the chapter’s vision for the year.
Article XII: Chapter Pin-Awarding Procedures
Section 1: The requirement for the “diamond” pin is membership induction in the Sigma Eta Upsilon Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary.
Section 2: The requirement for the white “leadership” pin is a prominent display of leadership ability here at Sigma Eta Upsilon (as assessed by the current National Residence Hall Honorary executive board).
Section 3: The requirements for the eight “bronze” pins are at the discretion of the NRHH President. These pins are to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to NRHH, CAACURH, and NACURH. Sigma Eta Upsilon can only give out four bronze pins a year