Article I. Name and Purpose

Section 1. Name of the Organization

The name of the organization is the Pre-health Society, designated by Mu Sigma Delta.

Section 2. Purpose of the Organization

The purpose of the organization is to convey information and provide unique opportunities for all WPI students with interests in the health professions.

Article II. Membership

Section 1. Requirements for Membership

All persons enrolled at WPI for undergraduate or graduate work are eligible for membership. The only premise is that students have some interest in a career in a form of the health professions and attend at least one (1) meetings a term.

Section 2. Privileges of Membership

a. All members of this organization will be included on the msdmembers@wpi.edu mail alias. They will have access to this information network to improve their pre-health experiences at WPI. The mail alias will be the only official form of written communication between members of this organization and between the students and the advisor(s).

b. All members, that denotes all students on the mail alias list, will be able and encouraged to run and vote for offices.

c. By becoming a member of Mu Sigma Delta, students have access to many unique opportunities as well as a way of easily contacting fellow students with similar interests.

Article III. Officers

Section 1. List of Officers

This organization shall include:
a. President
b. Vice-President
c. Treasurer
d. Secretary

Section 2. Qualifications of Officers

All of the officers must be members of the organization and have a strong commitment to the health professions. There are no age/class/major restrictions on officers.

Section 3. Duties of Officers

General: All officers should be familiar with the Constitution and have an updated notebook containing an organizational handbook as well as any other information pertinent to their positions.

a. The President shall oversee the general operations of the club. That person shall moderated club meetings, serve as a general liaison between the advisor(s) and members, oversee and maintain the integrity of elections, and coordinate any other activities necessary for the smooth operation of the organization. That person should also be familiar with the WPI organizational student handbook and, along with the advisor(s), be kept informed of all major club decisions.

b. The Vice-President shall aid the President in managing the organization. Both the President and the Vice-President shall hold each other accountable in the completion of tasks within the organization.

c. The Treasurer shall be responsible for fundraising and fund management. That person shall be responsible for requesting money from the Student Government Association or other department/organization if necessary. That person shall maintain accurate financial records, with all responsibilities and decisions concerning the club's financial status in cooperation with the faculty advisor(s).

d. The Secretary shall keep accurate records of all club/officer meetings and be responsible for publishing the minutes through the mail alias. That person has access to the alias account and is responsible for keeping that list up to date. That person is also responsible for general publicity, publishing articles of importance, and coordinating all club activities.

Article IV. Election of Officers

Section 1. Time of Elections

Elections shall be held at the end of C term for the next academic year. The exact date shall be established by the President and/or advisor(s). Due to extenuating circumstances, a special election can be held to fill a vacant position until the end of that academic year. In the event of such a vacancy, the president may appoint an interim officer. That newly appointed officer shall hold office until a special election can be held to either confirm or reject the appointee.

Section 2. Election Procedures

Nominations shall be taken for officers for one week prior to elections. All voting for officers shall be by private ballot. No absentee ballots will be allowed. The current president shall count the votes and announce the newly elected officers for the next year at the election meeting. The individual wit the most votes will be elected to office. If the vote is close (the advisor's discretion), or there is a tie, then co-officers are allowed provided that 2/3 of the voting members are in support of co-officers. As stated earlier, all persons on the mail alias are considered members of the organization and have voting rights.

Article V. Meetings

Section 1. Regular Meetings

There shall be at least one meeting per term for the organization.
Section 2. Special Meetings
Special meetings can be called at any time by consensus of all officers. If needed, the advisor(s) can circumvent the officers and call a meeting without their approval. This is not the normal mechanism for calling meetings.

Article VI. Quorum

Section 1. Definition of Quorum

A quorum shall consist of all officers and at least 50% of the membership (officers are included in the membership count as well).

Section 2. Necessity of a Quorum

A quorum shall be required only for the election of officers for he upcoming academic year and for amending the Constitution.

Article VII. Amendments

Section 1. Amendment Meetings

Special amendment meetings may be called by three or more members with the permission of the advisor(s). Amendments may also be looked at during the regularly scheduled term meetings.

Section 2. Amendment Process

At an amendment meeting, any member may introduce an amendment and open discussion on it. Amendments must be ratified via the same voting procedure as officers, except that they must be approved by 2/3 of the voting body.

Article VIII. SOC & Organization Affirmation Clause

Section 1. Affirmation Clause

MSD agrees to abide by the policies of Worcester Polytechnic Institute as well as all federal, state and local laws. Any changes to this constitution and/or bylaws will follow, in word and spirit, all WPI policies and all federal, state and local laws.

Drafted: 1994
Revised: 2009