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CSA

University of South Alabama

Catholic Student Association

Constitution:

Article 1 Name and description
1. The name of the organization shall be the University of South Alabama Catholic Student Association and will utilize the acronym CSA to identify itself on campus and off-campus.
2. CSA uses Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Student Center (6051 Old Shell Road) for gathering and activities. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Student Center building is owned by the Archdiocese of Mobile and designated for the Catholic Campus Ministry.

Article II Purpose

Catholic Students are invited to share a common faith community based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and will have, as a center for gathering, the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Student Center located at 6051 Old Shell Rd. They will build community and, through worship of Jesus Christ in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist personal prayer and devotion, catechetical teaching from the Chaplain of the community, and participation in community activities, the members will deepen their own identity in faith and strive to mature ashuman beings allowing the grace of God to perfect their human nature. Through the fostering of friendship, they will extend the Christian spirit into the life of the University of South Alabama by sharing the joy of Christ in their hearts and living a life of faith and virtue. Student members will also actively seek to discern their vocation in life through worship, prayer, and spiritual guidance offered by the Chaplain.

Article III Non-Discrimination Policy
Membership in University of South Alabama student organizations is open to all regularly enrolled students. Accordingly, no person may be excluded from membership or leadership in a registered student organization due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender (unless exempt under Title IX), sexual orientation, disability or veteran status; provided, however, that registered student organizations may limit their membership to students who, upon individual inquiry, affirm that they support the organization's religious, political or other legally protected views, consistent with the First Amendment.

Article IV Membership
1. Membership is open to Catholic Students or those who are pursuing conversion to the Catholic faith who are matriculated at the University of South Alabama. Alumni may also continue to be members at the discretion of the Chaplain.
2. Members of the Catholic Student Association at the University of South Alabama accept the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Catholic moral doctrine and commit themselves to growing in understanding the faith and practicing it in their lives.
-A person is considered a member when he or she fills out a registration form and is accepted by the Chaplain as a valid member based on matriculation at the University. Any exception is subject to the approval of the Chaplain.
-Membership and any position for the CSA (officer, committee leader) can be revoked at any time by the Chaplain at his discretion.
3. Officers and committee leaders (coaches) are elected by the members of the CSA from among the candidates for these positions. A quorum is defined as thirty percent of members of the CSA. The winner of any election must receive a majority of the votes cast.

Article V Officers
1. The CSA is led by the Chaplain who can act also as a Campus Minister and who is appointed by the Archbishop of Mobile. He is the ex-officio and approves the student officers. The Chaplain is not the advisor. The Officers will be a President and Vice President with the possibility of a Treasurer. Their role is to assist the Chaplain in organizing and leading events and activities at the Catholic Student Center and on the campus of the University of South Alabama.
1. Terms of Office are one year and can begin or end according to the student’s status of enrollment and or date of appointment. Officers are chosen by election from the candidates for each position. The offices are open only to matriculated Catholic students at the University of South Alabama. Committees (teams) will be formed from members of the CSA Community and must have the approval of the Chaplain. Committees must have a minimum membership of two active student members. Terms for committee leaders are one year. Current committee leaders can be reelected for the same position as long as they continue to be members of the CSA. The committee leader (coach) is responsible for calling meetings, organizing events and reporting to the Chaplain and President the results of any such meetings and the progress made by the committee. Committee goals are discussed and presented at the beginning of the new academic year by the Chaplain and President. The following committees are to be formed at the CSA:
· Spirituality · Liturgy · Music · Social · Service
1. Officers and committee leaders (coaches) are elected by the members of the CSA from among the candidates for these positions.
1. 1. To become a candidate for an officer position or committee leader one needs to:
- be an active member of the CSA
- apply for the position (according to the instructions published on the CSA website) - provide at least one recommendation letter from the University of South Alabama faculty member
- attend an interview with the Chaplain and one of the officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer) and receive an approval of the Chaplain

b. To become an officer or committee leader one needs to:
- be a candidate for the position
- win the election (majority of votes of the active members of the CSA)
Elections for the positions of officers and committee leaders will be held during the second semester of every academic year, according to the instructions provided on the CSA website.
1. Officers or committee leaders can be revoked at any time by the Chaplain at his discretion. If revoked an interim elect will be chosen by the Chaplain.
Article VI Advisor
1. The official advisor to the CSA must either be a faculty member or a full-time staff member at the University of South Alabama.
2. The advisor will serve as a resource to the CSA and attend official events and meetings.
3. The organization’s officers are responsible for suggesting a candidate for the advisor who needs to be approved by the Chaplain. With the permission of the Chaplain, an advisor may serve indefinitely. If an advisor resigns the selection process will begin anew.
Article VII Meetings
1. The CSA is a faith-based community and gathers daily in accord with its published events calendar which can be found updated at www.southalabama.edu/catholic, as well as www.csajags.com. There is a minimum number of five meetings.
2. Special Meetings will be called by Chaplain.
Article VIII Finances
1. All accounts, financial records, and transactions of the organization are subject to audit or review at the University’s discretion.
2. The organization does not have its own bank account.
3. There are no dues for membership with the Catholic Student Association.
4. Should the organization be dissolved, all remaining funds will be donated to the non-profit Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Mobile.
5. All finances will be handled by the Chaplain.
Article IX Amendments
Amendments and bylaws can be proposed in writing by any member at any regular CSA Student Leadership meeting. Chaplain approval is required for adoption. All changes to this constitution will be published at the official CSA website – www.csajags.com.
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SACRED HEART OF JESUS
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY

CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA

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