American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates at UC San Diego - Constitution

Sep 21, 2026

Constitution of the American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates at UC San Diego (ACS-SA at UC San Diego) defines the student organization’s name, student-run structure, and mission to support UC San Diego chemistry students. It establishes a nonprofit framework, clarifies membership eligibility for undergraduate ACS Student Members, and sets expectations for members in good standing and officer participation rules. The document also outlines meeting frequency, officer qualifications, selection and replacement timing, and major officer responsibilities including president and vice presidents.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Article I. Name of Student Organization

Article II. Statement of Purpose

Article III. Nonprofit Statement

Article IV. Requirements for Membership

Article V. Frequency of Organization Meetings

Article VI. Qualifications for Holding Office and Methods of Selecting and Replacing Officers

Section 1: Eligibility of Members for Officer Positions

Section 2: Officer Duties

President

Vice President

Vice President-Internal

Vice President-External

American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates at UC San Diego Constitution Article I. Name of Student Organization The organization shall be named the American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates at UC San Diego (ACS-SA at UC San Diego) . Article II. Statement of Purpose The ACS-SA is a student-run chapter of the American Chemical Society at the University of California, San Diego. Our purpose is to serve UC San Diego chemistry students by providing a friendly and accessible environment for the exploration of professional topics in the chemistry field with the goal of educating our members on post-graduation. Although we are primarily an academic organization, we endeavor to provide an inclusive, socially relaxed atmosphere wherein all members of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry may interact. Our goal is to promote communication among undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff members, and industry professionals through seminars, outreach events, and social gatherings. Article III. Nonprofit Statement The American Chemical Society – Student Affiliates at UC San Diego is a non-profit student organization. Article IV. Requirements for Membership The membership of this organization shall be composed ofUndergraduate Student Members of the American Chemical Society who are registered students at the University of California, San Diego. Students who are not ACS Student Members may be chapter members but may not hold office. The term “member in good standing” shall refer to a member who has signed up on our membership form and participated regularly in chapter events and meetings. Membership in the American Chemical Society – Student Affiliates at UC San Diego shall be free of charge and open to any student, consistent with the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications regarding Student-Related Matters. Article V. Frequency of Organization Meetings The organization will meet approximately once a week for general body meetings (GBMs) . There is not any required number of meetings for each quarter or year. Minutes will be taken at officer and advisor meetings but not for general body meetings. Article VI. Qualifications for Holding Office and Methods of Selecting and Replacing Officers Only registered UC San Diego students may hold office in the organization. Only registered UC San Diego students may vote in elections for the selection of the organization's officers. There shall be 11-13 officer positions, which are President, Vice President, Vice President of Internal Affairs, Vice President of External Affairs, Treasurer, Secretary, Chair of Social Inclusion, two Publicity Chairs, Historian, Webmaster, and optionally Media Chair and Senior Advisor. Members of the current officer board may participate in the selection process of the next year ’s organization’s officers. New Officers are selected each Spring Quarter and hold office until the end of the following academic year. Section 1: Eligibility of Members for Officer Positions Criteria for Candidacy: ● Must be an organization member in good standing ● Must be an Undergraduate Student Member of the American Chemical Society or willing to become one upon selection. ● Must intend to remain enrolled at UC San Diego for the full duration of their term. ● No individual may hold more than one position during a given term (one academic year) . ● No individual may hold one office more than two terms (two academic years) . If an individual would like to do so, they must receive the unanimous approval of the previous years’ officers and the faculty advisor. Section 2: Officer Duties President The President is the face of the entire organization, who represents ACS-SA to other on-campus academic clubs and professional organizations. The individual is responsible for planning and scheduling events accordingly. The individual will be in charge of planning the agenda for and running the weekly me

FAQs

What is the purpose of ACS-SA at UC San Diego?

ACS-SA serves UC San Diego chemistry students by providing a friendly, accessible environment for exploring professional topics in chemistry. It aims to educate members on post-graduation and promote communication through seminars, outreach, and social gatherings.

Who is eligible to become an officer?

Only registered UC San Diego students may hold office and vote in officer elections. Candidates must be members in good standing, be undergraduate ACS Student Members or willing to become one upon selection, and intend to remain enrolled for the full term.

How often does the organization meet and how are minutes handled?

The organization meets approximately once a week for general body meetings (GBMs). There is no required number of meetings for each quarter or year, and minutes are taken at officer and advisor meetings but not for general body meetings.

Sep 21, 2026

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