COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
The College of Business Administration Advisory Board is committed to supporting the College
in its efforts to achieve its mission of (1) continually improving its student-centered learning
environment, (2) preparing students for productive careers, active leadership, and responsible
citizenship, (3) producing intellectual contributions that enhance business knowledge, and (4)
providing service to its various stakeholders and the business community. ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of the organization shall be College of Business Administration Advisory Board of
The University of Louisiana at Monroe.
ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVES
The objectives for the Board are to:
A. Provide and channel communications between the College and the business
community served by the College.
B. Provide advice relating to curriculum development, faculty involvement in the
community, faculty research, securing speakers with a national reputation for
significant College events and other matters necessary to meet the needs of a
dynamic business environment.
C. Identify with and promote a positive image of the students, faculty and programs of
the College in the professional community and to the general public.
D. Provide an outside voice to the University administration relative to the College’s
needs, directions, and activities when appropriate.
E.
Assist faculty in finding opportunities that will enable them to obtain relevant
practical experience necessary for a quality professional program and to meet the
requirements for such experience established by AACSB-International.
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F.
Assist the faculty and administration in recruiting and retaining students and faculty
of the highest quality and in securing quality internship and career opportunities for
graduates of the College.
G. Assist in the development of plans to obtain financial support for vital needs not
funded through the state budget such as research projects, faculty travel, library,
student activities, and equipment.
H. Assist the College in maintaining accreditation by AACSB-International.
I.
Participate in the strategic planning process of the College.
ARTICLE III – RULES
Section 1.
Rules governing the organization shall be those of the Constitution, as contained herein, and the
By-Laws.
Section 2.
A quorum shall be constituted by a minimum of six voting members of the Board in attendance
at a called meeting.
Section 3.
The officers of the Board shall be (1) a Chairperson, (2) a Chairperson-Elect and (3) a Secretary.
Additional officers may be designated by vote of the membership.
Section 4.
The Board shall hold regular meetings on a quarterly basis on dates selected and announced at
least thirty days in advance by the Board Chairperson. Special meetings may be called, if
deemed necessary, by the Board Chairperson or the Dean of the College. Both special meetings
and committee meetings may be conducted telephonically or electronically.
Section 5.
The election of officers shall be conducted at the regular annual meeting. Tenure of office shall
be for one year.
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ARTICLE IV – COMMITTEES
To support the achievement of the Board objectives, the following standing committees will be
utilized:
A. Executive —shall consist of the Chairperson, the Chairperson-Elect, the Secretary,
an at large member, and the College Dean. This committee will conduct any
emergency business between regular meetings of the Board. The Executive
committee shall recommend individuals to the membership to fill vacancies on the
Board. The committee will also make nominations for the office of Chairperson,
Chairperson-Elect, and Secretary.
B. Student Development—shall consist of at least four members appointed by the
Executive Committee. The committee shall assist with the recruitment and support
of students into the College and with the placement of students in internships and
full-time career opportunities. The committee shall provide input to the faculty
concerning the nature and structure of the various College programs and the needs of
the business and professional community.
C. External and Community Affairs—shall consist of at least four members appointed
by the Executive Committee. The committee shall work to promote the image of the
College in the business community and will assist in obtaining resources from
College alumni and friends as well as corporations and foundations. The committee
shall help develop a supportive business network for the college.
ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
The membership shall represent a broad range of organizations and shall at all times include
members from both national and local/regional firms. Efforts should be made to have
representation from a broad range of business sectors such as manufacturing, service, utilities,
financial institutions, non-profit, and government entities. Members will be required to attend
one-half of the Board’s regular meetings, and will be expected to financially support the College.
The College Dean, Associate Deans, and Director of the School of Construction shall be exofficio members.
Section 2.
The Constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership.
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BY-LAWS
PURPOSE
A.
The purpose of the By-Laws is to identify the methods by which provisions of the
Constitution shall be applied to the operation of the Board.
OFFICERS
A.
Term of office – An officer’s term of office shall commence with the meeting of election
and expire one year later.
B.
Duties of Officers - The Chairperson shall:
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C.
The Chairperson-Elect shall:
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D.
assist the Chairperson in the performance of his/her duties;
succeed to the Chairperson’s duties in his/her absence or disability;
have general responsibility for programs at regular meetings.
The Secretary shall:
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E.
be the executive head of the Board and preside over its meetings;
decide points of order;
have the power to appoint any officer in case of vacancy.
keep complete minutes of all meetings;
be responsible for general correspondence;
assist the Chairperson-Elect with the structuring of programs at regular meetings.
The College Dean shall:
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serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board;
assist in any way needed in the functions of the Board;
provide an annual report to the Board.
MEMBERSHIP
A.
The Executive Committee shall make recommendations concerning membership to the
board. Subject to the approval by a majority of the Board, the Dean will extend invitations
to join the Board to the individuals recommended by the committee. Such invitations can
include invitations for honorary Board membership.
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B.
Members shall normally be appointed for four-year terms. Approximately one-quarter of
the Board will be subject to appointment each year. A member’s term shall commence
with the first quarterly meeting of election and shall expire on the last quarterly meeting
during the fourth year of appointment.
C.
Members retiring from a 4-year term shall be eligible for re-appointment.
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
A.
The Executive Committee shall make nominations for the offices of the Chairperson,
Chairperson-Elect, and Secretary.
B.
Nominations may also be made by other Board members so long as permission has been
obtained from the nominee prior to the submission of his/her name.
Adopted by the CBA Advisory Board
October 2005
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