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ARTICLE II - Organization and Membership
Section 1. Membership
All undergraduate students, by virtue of their registration at Coppin State University, are members of
Coppin State University Student Association and shall be subject to this constitution.
Section 2. Organization of Senate
A. The Student Senate shall be composed of elected student representatives of clubs and
organizations from the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Education, and
appropriate representatives of non-academic undergraduate organizations and classes.
B. The membership of the Student Senate shall be as follows:
1. Two Senators shall represent the students of each recognized departmental organization
of the University; these Senators must have a declared major within that department and
shall have full-time day or evening school status.
2. Two Senators, full-time students, shall represent each of the undergraduate nondepartmental
organizations and classes which are recognized and funded by the Student
Senate. These organizations must have been recognized by the Senate for two
consecutive academic semesters preceding application for representative seat. Full-time
students are defined by the University catalog.
3. Two Senators, full-time students, shall be elected from the incoming freshman class
during the month of September to serve for one academic year.
4. Two Senators, part-time students, shall be elected from the School of Education
enrollment to represent the part-time students.
Section 3. Qualifications for the Election of Senators
A. Full-Time Students
1. Must have been a full-time student for at least two semesters at Coppin State University
immediately prior to assuming office, except for incoming freshmen.
2. Must be a full-time student during his or her term in office.
3. Must be in good academic standing with the University at the time of election and during
his or her term in office.
4. Must not graduate prior to the completion of his or her term in office.
5. Can represent only one organization while serving during any session.
6. Shall immediately forfeit office if any of these requirements are not maintained during
the term of office.
7. Must have passed or enrolled in English 101.002 prior to being elected to the office,
except for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
B. Part-Time Students
1. Must have been a part-time student at Coppin State University for at least one semester
immediately prior to assuming office.
2. Must be a part-time student during his or her term in office.
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