Psychology Club Constitution
Article I. Name
The name of this organization is the Psychology Club of Western Carolina University
(At Western, this club is coupled with Psi Chi, which is a national honor society).
Article II. Purpose
The Psychology Club is an academic club whose purpose is to explore psychology
further by providing informational sessions for the university, helping various
organizations and getting involved in several community service activities.
Article III. Members
Any undergraduate or graduate with any interest in Psychology is welcome to join
the Psychology Club. Naturally, psychology majors and minors are the core of the
club, but anyone is welcome. (Psi Chi members have different requirements.)
Article IV. Main Objectives
The Psychology Club has a main focus in aiding the community and raising
awareness about various issues important to our members. The club also provides
a safe and accepting environment for members to discuss current topics in the field.
Article V. Club Leadership
President – Leadership, Direction, Ideas, Community Service Opportunities
Vice President – Execution of Ideas, Delegation
Secretary – Organization, Minutes, Communication
Treasurer – Handles Money (Budget, Projections, Goals)
Article VI. Election Procedures
Elections will be held at the beginning of the Fall semester. It will be majority vote
for each officer. If there is a tie, there will be a revote. If there is still a tie, the choice
can either be that there are co-presidents, or the sponsor will choose the officer.
Article VII. Amendment Procedures
If an amendment needs to be made, anyone within the organization may bring up
the issue or addition to any one of the officers. From there, the amendment will be
discussed at an official meeting, and the changes will be made if more than 50% of
the club members believe it should be amended.