Student Handbook - Mount Olive College

Section II:Section III:The installation of senators and other representatives shall be at a called meeting of the StudentCouncil.The candidates for installation shall take the following oath of office from the Vice President forStudent Development or his/her designee:“I (name) as (officer) of the Mount Olive College Student Government Association do solemnly promise to executewith the help of God the duties of my office to the best of my ability.”Article IX: Relationship of the Student Government Association to the College Administration, Faculty, andCampus OrganizationsSection I: The SGA shall understand that the President and Board of Trustees of the College have the ultimateauthority in all matters governing Mount Olive College.Section II: Any plans of the SGA or other student groups must be conducted in accordance with establishedCollege policies and procedures, and those that require an exception to the established regulations of theCollege shall be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Student Development for approval atleast one (1) week in advance.Section III: No campus club, organization, or academic class may enact a constitution which lessens therequirements of this constitution as stated in Article III. Further, no campus club, organization, oracademic class may use the College name or be eligible for funds from SGA if it does not meet theconstitutional requirements, established guidelines, and/or bylaws of the SGA.Article X: BylawsSection I: The Student Council shall adopt such bylaws as are necessary for the fulfillment of the Constitutionalrequirements and the efficient operation of the SGA in accordance with the purpose of Mount OliveCollege.Section II: A two-thirds majority vote shall be required for the approval of all bylaws.Article XI: AmendmentsSection 1: This constitution shall be amended as follows:A. Amendments shall originate in the Student Council or by the petition of one-third of theStudent Government Association (full-time traditional students).B. Amendments shall be submitted first to the Student Council for approval, then to the VicePresident for Student Development, and finally to the Executive Council of the Collegefor consideration and comment.C. Amendments shall be presented to the Student Government Association at least one (1)week prior to the holding of a referendum.D. Amendments shall be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote of the Student CouncilE-3 Program3.4The College considers the development of sound Christian philosophy and character to be the foundation of a wellroundedlife and seeks to accomplish this through the Educational Enrichment Experience Program (E-3). The E-3Program demonstrates that the creative spirit can be present in individuals, in groups, and in a multitude ofworshipful and joyful forms.The E-3 Program consists of a series of chapel programs and special events. Chapel programs, at 11:00 a.m. eachTuesday, present a variety of worship experiences designed for spiritual enrichment and enlargement of the conceptof worship and its relationship to the world. The College believes that the nature of humankind and the purpose ofhuman life can best be understood in terms of humankind’s relationship with God. It is the foremost desire of theCollege that each student develop a living faith that is based upon personal experience with God through Christ.All freshmen and sophomores in the traditional program are automatically registered for enrollment in E-3. While itis optional for juniors and seniors, they may choose to take it for college credit and are encouraged to do so.29