ARTICLE I – PREAMBLE

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Section 1 - The purposes of Beta Alpha Psi shall be to:

• recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance, and information systems;

• promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines;

• provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing financial professionals;

• encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

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Section 2 –Non-discrimination, Open Membership, and Hazing

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A. Beta Alpha Psi  never discriminate by race, religion, natural origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, an/or disability

B. Beta Alpha Psi membership and leadership must be open to all currently enrolled students at CSUSB, except that a social fraternity or sorority may impose a gender limitation as permitted by Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 41500.

C. Neither Beta Alpha Psi nor its members shall conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that injures, degrades, or disgraces or tend to injure, degrade or disgrace any fellow student or person attending the institution.

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ARTICLE II – NAME & INSIGNIA

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The official name of the organization is Beta Alpha Psi. The seal shall be circular in form with the legend "Beta Alpha Psi" encircling a reproduction of the insignia and the year "1919."

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ARTICLE III - MEMBERS

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Section 1 – Categories of Membership

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A. Membership shall consist of five categories: Student, Faculty, Alumnus, Honorary, and Candidates. Students who have graduated and faculty who have terminated their employment shall become Alumni members.

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Active Student - must be student at CSUSB, has declared themselves to be either an accounting, finance, or information systems student, meet the maintain the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 overall or 3.25 cumulative grade average on the most recently completed 30 semester hours, gone through the pledge process, complete tutoring and community service requirements, attends 75% of all Beta Alpha Psi meetings and functions, and have no outstanding membership dues.

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Faculty – must be initiated member of Beta Alpha Psi and a member of the faculty at CSUSB

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Candidates - must meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 overall or the 3.25 cumulative grade average on the most recently completed 30 semester hours, have completed 1 upper division accounting course, gone through the pledge process, complete tutoring and community service requirements, attends 75% of all Beta Alpha Psi meetings and functions, and have no outstanding membership dues.

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Honorary – are those who are not students or faculty of CSUSB but who have been initiated as members because of their achievements or services to the accounting, finance, and/or information systems profession and community.

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Alumni – are student members who are no longer concentrating in accounting, finance, or information systems or no longer associated with a collegiate institution

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Section 2 – Membership Requirements

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A. Members of Beta Alpha Psi must be enrolled as accounting, finance, or information systems students at an institution where there is a chapter shall be designated as Student members

B. The members of Beta Alpha Psi shall be those persons who have been initiated in accordance with the Bylaws of the Organization, have paid the required fees, and are in good standing.

C. Membership shall be open to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, or veteran status.

D. Membership shall be evidenced by a certificate of membership, authenticated by official signatures and the seal of Beta Alpha Psi, that shall be issued to each Student, Faculty, and Honorary initiate upon payment of the candidate fee, as applicable.

Section 3 –Suspension

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A. A member may be expelled for conduct detrimental to the purposes or interests of Beta Alpha Psi. Charges of such conduct must be made in writing to the faculty advisor and signed by a member of Beta Alpha Psi.

B. When such charges have been made against a member, the faculty advisor must make certain that the accused member is given notice and an opportunity to be heard concerning the charges. Notice must be given to the accused member by certified mail at least thirty days before the hearing, and such notice shall include: (1) a copy of the charges made against the member; (2) the time, date, and place of the hearing; (3) an explanation of the expulsion procedures which include automatic review by the Board.

C. A committee of chapter members, including at least two faculty members (exclusive of the faculty advisor) of Beta Alpha Psi, is to be selected by the Faculty Advisor and ranking chapter officer to investigate the charges and make a determination as to whether or not the accused member should be expelled. The findings should be based on a presentation of the charges by the accusing member and the accused member has the opportunity to appear and explain the actions in question.

D. If expelled, the member may request a hearing before the entire local chapter in a special meeting called for that specific purpose. A majority vote of the chapter may reverse the committee's findings.

E. If the local chapter's decision is to expel the member, details of the procedures followed, the evidence submitted, and the action taken shall be forwarded immediately to the Executive Office.

F. The local chapter's decision will be reviewed at the next regular meeting of the Board. Both the local chapter and the accused member shall be notified in writing by the Director of Administration and Development of the approval or disapproval of the expulsion.

G. If expelled by the local chapter, the member must surrender the membership certificate and other Beta Alpha Psi insignia to the local chapter. The local chapter shall forward the membership certificate to the Executive Office.

H. Student members of Beta Alpha Psi who relocate at another institution, either to complete their undergraduate program or to pursue a graduate degree, may become members of the local chapter provided they: (1) apply for membership and (2) meet all membership requirements for the local chapter. Candidates who relocate to another institution to complete their undergraduate program may become Candidates of the local chapter provided they apply to the local chapter and meet the requirements of the local chapter.

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Candidates may be terminated for reasons enumerated in Section 1. If a Candidate is terminated, the local chapter shall notify the Executive Office within fourteen days of the termination.

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ARTICLE IV – ORGANIZATION/ OFFICERS

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Section 1- List of Officers

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President, Vice President, VP of Operations, VP of Membership, VP of Fundraising, Treasurer, Secretary, & Faculty Advisor

Section 2 – Duties of Officers

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The President presides at meetings of the chapter and of the executive committee; appoints such committees as the constitution or bylaws, or vote of the chapter shall provide; determines that all reporting responsibilities and other duties of the vice president, secretary, and treasurer are performed in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws; and seeks to promote the welfare of the chapter and Beta Alpha Psi.

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The Vice President assists the President in the performance of prescribed duties and acts in the President's place in the event of absence or incapacity. In the event the office of the President is vacant, the vice-president shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President.

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The Vice President of Operations helps organize all events on and off-campus. Is responsible for reserving meeting rooms and coordinating with local business professional for “Meet the Firms”, and is responsible for maintain records of tutoring hours performed by student members.