Student OrgsWomxn in Physics

Statement Of Purpose/ Mission
Our Womxn in Physics organization will provide resources and support to students who are typically underrepresented in physics and STEM. In this male-dominated field, we recognize the importance of uplifting the underrepresented people in our community, reaching out to women and people who may not otherwise feel encouraged to explore STEM, and ensuring that everyone feels welcome and on track for success. We will focus on outreach and inclusion of womxn at Gustavus and in our surrounding community. We will specifically focus on inviting women in physics from the Minnesota community to Gustavus to present research and give talks as well as host smaller group discussions to allow our students to engage further with the speakers, ask questions and learn about different career paths in Physics and STEM. Another focus will be outreach to womxn and girls in the community.
Affiliations
American Physical Society
Application Type
Academic / Honorary
Constitution
  • The name of the organisation shall be Womxn in Physics. 
  • The mission of the organisation shall be focus on outreach and inclusion of womxn at Gustavus and in our surrounding community, inviting women in physics from the Minnesota community to Gustavus to present research and give talks as well as hostsmaller group discussions to allow our students to engage further with the speakers and learn about different career paths in Physics and STEM. Another focus will be outreach to womxn and girls in the community.
  • The mission, activities, and practices of the Organization shall be in accordance with applicable local, Minnesota state or federal laws or GAC policies and procedures presently in force or hereafter enacted.
  • Hazing and harassment practices shall be prohibited.
  • Membership should be open regardless to race, sex, handicap, age, sexual orientation, or political or religious affiliation.
  • All members of the Gustavus community may be able to attend the meetings and activities, but business on behalf of the organisation can only be carried out by the those who hold positions of responsibility. 
  • All Members shall be treated with respect and can equally participate in elections. 
  • Membership is open to Gustavus community and positions of responsibility are filled by voting. 
  • The officers of the Chapter shall be two Co-Presidents, a Communications Manager, a Treasurer, a Sophomore Representative, a Freshman Representative, and an Outreach Coordinator; succession shall be in accordance with this order. Any two of the last three offices may be combined. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by this organisation. 
  • Officers shall be elected at a scheduled meeting in April of each year. Nominations shall be by open nomination at a meeting in the previous month. The election shall be by closed ballot. Officers-elect shall assume their offices immediately following the election and shall hold office for one year or until their successors are duly elected.
  • If elected, the member shall uphold the mission of the organisation. Should an individual member not uphold the mission and disrespect the constitution, they can be removed from office or have their membership revoked through a majority (more than half of the votes) of the other officers.
  • Regular meetings shall be held monthly as determined by the officers. Special meetings may be called by the Co-Presidents. There shall be at least six meetings per year.
  • The bylaws may be amended by a two thirds vote, provided that the amendment shall have been proposed at least one meeting previous to the time of vote. Such amendments shall conform to the regulations established by the American Physical Society.
 
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