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By-Laws of Advisory Board of theYaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program
College of Charleston 
Final Version: Approved by Majority Vote on May 1, 2008 

ARTICLE I--Name

Section 1.  This organization shall be named The Advisory Board of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program (JSP), The College of Charleston.

 

ARTICLE II--Purpose and Objectives

 Section 1.  The Advisory Board shall work with the Program Director, faculty, and staff to promote the recognition, welfare and progress of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at The College of Charleston through the following objectives:

a.  Enhance three major activities: academic programming, Jewish student life, and community outreach.

b.  Develop a strategic plan for program development, fund-raising, and outreach.

c.  Secure major financial gifts through personal contributions and soliciting contributions of others.

d.   Attract outstanding high school graduates to the Program.

e.   Oversee Jewish student life activities at the College.

f.   Develop an alumni outreach program to maintain relationships with JSP, consistent with the policies and procedures of the College.

 

ARTICLE III--Membership

Section 1.  There shall be three categories of membership on the Board:  regular, life, and ex officio.

Section 2.  There shall be no more than 31 regular members, serving three year terms, and four life members of the Board.  Members shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee, ratified by the Executive Committee, and then approved by the Advisory Board.  Terms shall begin on May 1 and end on April 30, with classes staggered over the three year period to ensure continuity.

Section 3.  Regular members shall serve no more than two successive terms, unless serving on the Executive Committee, in which case that member’s term may be extended with the approval of the Board.  Members may be reelected following a one year hiatus.

Section 4.  Life members are recommended by the Executive Committee and then approved by the Advisory Board. They shall serve with all privileges and responsibilities of regular members.  Life members on the Board may not exceed four at any given time.

Section 5.  Responsibilities of Advisory Board members are to:

a.  further the objectives of the JSP.

b.  assist as needed in soliciting prospective donors.

c.  attend three Advisory Board meetings a year.

d.  serve on at least one Board Committee.

e.  contribute to the financial growth of the JSP.

Section 6.  Non-voting Ex-officio members of the Advisory Board shall include the Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, Director of the Yaschik/Arnold JSP, Development Officer for the Yaschik/Arnold JSP, President of the Jewish Student Union/Hillel, and the President of the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina. Ex- officio members are not required to fulfill Advisory Board responsibilities.

 

ARTICLE IV--Officers

Section 1.  Board officers are a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

Section 2.  The Chairperson shall preside at Board and Executive Committee meetings, lead achievement of goals, and may appoint ad hoc committees as necessary, with Board approval. 

Section 3.  The Vice-Chairperson shall preside and serve in the Chairperson’s absence, shall fill the unexpired term upon the death or resignation of the Chairperson, and serve as Chair of the Development Committee.

Section 4.  Officers shall be elected at the Spring (April) meeting for a term of two years and assume office on May 1.

 

ARTICLE V--Meetings

Section 1.  The Board shall meet three times per year in September, January, and April at a time and place designated by the Board Chair. April will be the Board’s annual meeting. Members may participate via conference call, if they are unable to attend in person. 

Section 2.  Special Board meetings may be called by the Chairperson with at least ten days written notice.

 

ARTICLE VI--Executive Committee

Section 1.  The Executive Committee of the JSP Advisory Board shall be responsible for developing and managing short-term and long-term strategic goals.  It will meet quarterly to oversee operations, finances, and policies of the JSP, and to determine the agenda for each Board meeting. 

Section 2.  The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, the Immediate Past President, and the chairs of the Development, Governance, Community Outreach, Student Life and University committees.  The Program Director and Dean shall serve as ex-officio members of the Executive Committee.  The Development Officer will staff the Executive Committee.

 

ARTICLE VII--Committees

Section 1.  Standing Committees of the Advisory Board shall be Development, Governance, Community Outreach, Student Life, and University Committee.  The University Committee will have standing sub-committees for Academic Programs, Finance, Property, and Recruitment.  The Board Chair may appoint any ad hoc committees as necessary with Board approval.  Committee Chairs will be appointed by the Executive Committee.

Section 2.  Committees will be chaired by Board members, but their members may include non-Advisory Board members.

Section 3.  Committee Purpose and Responsibilities:

a. The Development Committee will develop and implement appropriate fundraising strategies, in concert with the College of Charleston policies and procedures, to address major giving, annual giving, planned giving, gift societies, and stewardship of donors.

b.  The Governance Committee will annually review and revise as necessary JSP Bylaws and will evaluate its protocols and procedures.  It will monitor nomination and election protocols to assure their compliance with JSP Bylaws. In the absence of any provision to the contrary in the Bylaws, all business meetings of the Advisory Board, the Executive Committee, and Board Committees shall be governed by the parliamentary rules and usages contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, revised.

c.  The Community Outreach Committee will assist in planning and executing community outreach activities.  It will work with staff to recommend necessary PR and promotion of events.

d.  The Student Life Committee will serve as the de facto board of the JSP Hillel program and will address the needs and activities of Jewish students resident on campus and participating in JSP programs.  It will support Jewish student initiatives and events, as well as cultivate Jewish student involvement in community activities.  The Parents Council will be an ad hoc committee of Student Life.

e.  The University Committee will work with staff and faculty to promote the interests of the JSP within the College of Charleston.  It will address needs and plans for: (1) Academic Programming—reviewing the JSP academic mission and offerings, identifying new offerings, and addressing faculty needs; (2) Finance—reviewing academic and discretionary budgets and expenditures to assure compliance with Jewish Studies Program and College of Charleston priorities and regulations; (3) Property which will oversee operational finances, policies, management, and capital improvements for the Jewish Studies Center; and (4) Recruitment—reviewing recruitment procedures, helping to identify students with an interest in Jewish Studies and/or Jewish student life, and encouraging them to attend the College.

 

ARTICLE VIII--Amendments

Section 1.  Amendments to the Bylaws may be recommended by any member of the Advisory Board to the Governance Committee for review with the Executive Committee and ultimate approval by the Board.       A majority vote of the entire membership is required for passage.

 

ARTICLE X--Adoption

Adoption of these Bylaws and Procedures of the Advisory Board of the Jewish Studies Program shall be by majority vote of the entire membership.  The Bylaws and Procedures shall take effect immediately upon adoption.