Alpha Chapter Constitution,

Upsilon Pi Epsilon Association

1. The name of this organization shall be the Alpha Chapter of Massachusetts of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Association, an Honor Society in Computer Science.
2. The object of this Chapter of the Association Shall be the promotion of high scholarship and original investigation in the several branches of Computer Science.
3. The Alpha Chapter of the Association shall be located at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1. The Alpha Chapter shall be governed by this Constitution together with amendments to the same as hereinafter provided, and the By-laws enacted to proveide for those governmental functions of a more routine nature.
2. The By_laws of this Chapter shall be adopted and changes thereto enacted after a reading at one meeting and by an affirmative vote two-thirds of the Active members of the Chapter at the next metting or by mail.
3. The provisions of this Constitution shall be subordinate to those of the Constition and By-Laws of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Association.

1. This Chapter shall consist of Members and Honorary Members.
2. The membership of the Chapter shall by made up of individuals whose acedemic achievements, reputations and creative abilities deserve recognition, and whose membership would enhance the stature of the Association. Specifically, the membership shall include graduate students, undergraduate students, former students, and faculty in the Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, elected according to the procedures detailed in Article IV of this Constitution.
3. Honorary Members shall be individuals of distinguished achievement in the Computer field.
4. Eligibility for membership shall not be restricted according to race, creed, color, or sex.
5. The Active Membership of this Chapter of the Association shall consist of those Members who satisfy the fiscal and attendance requirements set forth in the By_Laws. The privilege of voting in membership elections and participation in other official function of the Chapter shall be restricted to Active Members.

1. The eligility of students, former students, and faculty for election to membership in this Chapter of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Association shall be determined as follows:
   1. A graduate student must be a candidate for a graduate degree in Computer Science, and must have completed at least twelve credits of graduate study, three-quarters of this with a grade level of A.
   2. Undergraduate student eligibility shall be junior or senior status, a minimum of two Computer Science related units, with a majority of A's in Computer Science, and a majority of A's and B's in non Computer Science courses.
   3. If a candidate for membership does not meet the strict acedemic requirements stated above, he or she may be proposed for membership before the active members of the chapter. Candidacy for membership shall then be considered by discussion focusing on the individual's contribution to the field.
   4. A faculty member must have been teaching in the Computer Science program or in a field closely related thereto, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for at least one year in order to be eligible for membership in the Association. He or she must have been in responsible charge of development, preparation, or presentation of courses, or in charge of research in the Computer Science field. Achievements in research and teaching shall determine eligibility for a faculty member, rather that scholastic achievements.
   5. Former students who, at the time of their completion of degree requirements in Computer Science, satisfied the admission requirements shall be eligible for election to membership in this Chapter of the Association.
   6. Former students who do not qualify under the provisions of the previous subsection, but whose achievements in and contributions to the Computing field qualify them shall be eligible for election to membership in the Association.
2. Each candidate must be discussed individually by name. The balloting for his election shall be carried out before the next candidate is considered. In case a candidate fails a first ballot, he may be discussed further, and a second and final vote shall be taken. On a failure at the second ballot, the individual shall not be considered for membership again that year.
3. Election of a candidate to membership shall be by three-fourths affirmative vote by the Members present and voting.
4. The maximum number of members shall not be limited.
5. The procedure for nomination and induction of new members shall be conducted twice per year. It should be noted that no individuals may meet the requirements for induction.
6. Membership should not be offered to a particular individual a second time if such membership has been previously declined by that individual for any reason with the exception of hardship cases.

1. The Executive Council of the Chapter shall consist of the Faculty Advisor and the following elected officers: President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer.
2. The duties of the President shall be to preside at all meetings, to create and appoint committees as necessary, and to authorize payment of bills presented against the Chapter.
3. The duties of the Vise-President shall be to perform the duties of President in the absence of the President. He shall also become President in case of the resignation or disability of the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for the co-ordination of committees and proper conduct of meetings.
4. The duties of the Recording Secretary shall be to keep records of all the transactions of the Chapter, and in particular to keep the minutes of the meetings.
5. The duties of the Corresponding Secretary shall be to handle all the correspondence of the Chapter. The Recording and Corresponding Secretary may be one and the same individual if the President so designates.
6. The duties of the Treasurer shall be to collect all dues and assessments and to issue, with the assistance of the Corresponding Secretary, notices of special assessments. He shall have charge of all funds of the Chapter, and shall pay therefrom bills presented against the Chapter and approved for payment.
7. The Faculty Advisor shall be a senior member of the Computer Science teaching staff. The duties of the Faculty Advisor shall be to consult on matters of Chapter policy and to act as auditor of Chapter finances.
8. Election of officers shall be held after the election of new Members each Spring. Newly elected officers shall begin to serve at the meeting following their election.
9. Vacancies in any office shall be filles by special election.

1. This Consitution shall become effective immediately upon ratification by a three-fourths majority vote of the Active Membership.
2. This Constitution shall remain in effect until revised or amended.
3. Amendments to this Constitution maybe proposed by any Members of the Chapter at a regular or special meeting. The proposed amendment must be formally stated. The proposed amendment shall be discussed, and if a quorum is present, then a three-fourths majority vote of the Active Members present shall be sufficient for ratification.
4. The amendment shall become effective immediately upon ratification.