Constitution & Bylaws

Article I. NAME

The name of the organization is University of Cincinnati Korean Student Association, or referred to as KSA.

Article II. PURPOSE

Korean Student Association is for promoting a wider understanding of Korean, and Korean-American culture between members and the university community through involvement and participation in various social and cultural activities.

Article III. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Eligibility

KSA membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at University of Cincinnati. Furthermore, anyone who is interested in Korean and Korean-American culture can obtain KSA membership irrespective of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status. 

Section 2. Class & Rights

KSA membership is composed of three classes as follows.

1)     Voting Membership: Both graduate member and undergraduate members at University of Cincinnati have the right to vote, to participate in all events and meetings, to suggest their wishes and to be assigned as an officer

2)     Non-Voting Membership: Faculty, Staff and Visiting Scholar in University of Cincinnati have all the right except voting and being officer.

3)     Honorary membership: Anyone who is interested in joining KSA, elected by a majority of voting members in the meeting or event, has the right to participate all the events.

Section 3. Responsibility

Each member shall be obligated to update their contact information and to join internet poll in website in order to utilize their own rights.

Section 4. Term

The membership term begins on October 1, and ends on Sep. 30 the following year.

Article IV. OFFICERS

Section 1. President

The President represents KSA at all official functions and responsible for the organized maintenance of the organization.

Section 2. Vice President

The Vice President shall aid the President in all events and meetings and shall be considered the leader when the president is absent.

Section 3. Secretary

The Secretary shall keep the records of the membership and the minutes of the meetings of KSA. With the direct of the President, the Secretary shall coordinate meetings and events.

Section 4. Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for the transaction, distribution, planning and records of all funds.

Section 5. Election

The president shall be elected by a majority vote of members at one of the general meeting or by Executive Board no later than end of October. All other officers of the KSA shall be appointed by the President. If needed, more than one person can be assigned at each position by the President and approved by Executive Board. 

Section 6. Term

Officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected/appointed and qualified.

Section 7. Eligibility

All officers shall keep good academic records by maintaining GPA above 2.0 at any quarter. Presidents shall appoint officers among the qualified voting members. Failure to keep the requirement causes replacement of the officer.  

Article V. MEETINGS

Section 1. General Meetings

General Meetings shall be held at least twice a year at time and place determined by Executive Board, where any matters concerning KSA shall be discussed.

Section 2. Officer Meetings

Officer meeting is for operating KSA shall be held at least once a quarter with proper notice of time, location, and agenda. .

Article VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive board shall appear in the forms of internet suggestion and internet poll by voting member. If it is needed, President shall open Executive Board. Suggestions by voting member through web board and/or through officer meeting shall be collected. 2/3 of agreement among participants in the internet poll shall make a decision.

Article VII. AMENDMENT

If amendment of constitution is suggested by more than 3 voting members, the president of KSA shall open officer meeting and discuss the proposed amendment in detail. Decision shall be made through Execution Board and be notified by email and/or Website. 

Article VII. ADVISOR

After nomination hearing 1) from former advisor or Nomination 2) from Officer Meeting, Execution Board shall decide advisor. The President of KSA meets him/her and obtain the agreement of being new advisor.