Section I name

The name of the organization shall be: LGBTQ+ Interdisciplinary Health Professionals

The purpose of the organization shall be: Interdisciplinary health professionals who will carry out the three main objectives. 1) To act as a voice within the LGBTQ+ community and advocate for curriculum development. 2) Enhance and enrich members with professional development opportunities 3) Community outreach that focuses on bettering the needs of the LGBTQ+ community at large by working to address specific needs through service-related outreach.

This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for reasons of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Voting membership should be defined as limited to currently enrolled as The Ohio State University Graduate and Professional Students. Others, such as faculty, alumni, professionals, etc. are encouraged to become members but as non-voting associate or honorary members.

This committee represents the general membership and conducts business of the organization between general meetings of the membership and reports its actions at the general meetings of the membership. This Committee is comprised of the organization leaders, chairpersons of the standing committees, advisor, and any other designated individual.

1) Officers and members meeting Article II qualifications are expected to maintain professional standards in their affairs and interactions, especially when representing the organization. It is imperative they conduct themselves in a way that reflects well on behalf of the organization.

end at the conclusion of summer semester. Following election, outgoing leadership will work to transition incoming leadership during spring semester so they are prepared to assume responsibilities in the fall.

Advisors of student organizations must be members of the University faculty or Administrative & Professional staff. The Advisor(s) should: work to promote the purpose of the student organization, offer guidance and support, annually review the student organization’s governing documents (constitution & bylaws) and/or guiding policies to ensure accountability by the student organization, partner with student leaders when planning and executing organization events and activities, maintain awareness of student organization expenditures, ensuring that university funds are expended appropriately, promote co-curricular learning through organizational development, events and activities planning, and interpersonal relationships.

One general body meeting is required per semester, and the student leadership must meet two times per semester, one of these meetings may include the general body meeting. Outside of this requirement, each committee may set their own requirements about frequency and attendance of meetings.

Proposed amendments must be formally proposed in writing, should not be acted upon immediately but instead, first read in the general meeting in which they are proposed. Members not in attendance will receive a formal email outlining the proposed amendment and a determined date when the item will be officially voted on. Then, amendments should be read again at the next general meeting. At least one-half of total active members must be present at the meeting for voting to take place. Passage of the amendment requires at least two-thirds of voting members present at the specified meeting to vote in favor. The constitution should not be amended easily or frequently.

If the student organization membership drops below the Ohio State University’s required 5 members or if a faculty advisor is unable to be identified, then the student organization must be dissolved. All additional assets will be used toward any debts; if no additional assets remain, the current officer(s) prior to the dissolution of the organization shall reconcile all debts. If there is a positive balance in the accounts at the time of dissolution, then the current officer(s) must donate it to a local LGBTQ+ organization or charity of the advisor(s) choice.

The rules contained in Robert’s Rule of Order shall govern the organization in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the by-laws of this organization.

To be eligible for membership one must be: an Ohio State University Graduate or Professional Student, attend at least one meeting per semester, volunteer at least 3 hours per semester for an organization sanctioned activity, and fill out the proper paperwork with the secretary. It is the responsibility of the member to terminate their membership if they do not meet any of the aforementioned criteria, this can be done through the current secretary. The secretary reserves the right to remove any member for non-attendance and non-compliance with volunteer hours. Members should remember they are representing the organization and conduct themselves in a manor that represents the organization well. Any violation of this will result in termination of membership.