CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
of the Communication Arts Circle
Pangasinan State University Asingan Campus
Asingan, Pangasinan 

PREAMBLE

We, the bona fide students of Pangasinan State University- Asingan Campus, Asingan, Pangasinan, imploring the aid of the Almighty God in order to establish an organization that shall showcase the ideas and knowledge, that shall embody our right and responsibilities, to promote legitimate interest, to foster and enhance our vital roles in nation building, contribute to the mandated mission and vision of the University, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution and By-Laws.

 

ARTICLE I

Name, Nature and Domicile of the Organization 

Section 1. This shall be known as the Communication Arts Circle of PSU- Asingan Campus. It shall be herein after referred to as the PSU- Asingan CAC.

Section 2. This PSU- Asingan CAC is an interest type of student organization. It is representative in form and shall compose students in the Bachelor in Secondary Education- Major in Communication Arts.

Section 3. The home office of the PSU- Asingan CAC shall be at Pangasinan State University- Asingan Campus, Asingan, Pangasinan.

 

ARTICLE II

Declaration of Principles and Objectives

Section 1. The CAC recognizes its role in creating students’ awareness about the Region’s Association for Student Teachers that embodies as an organization for the welfare of its members and to be of assistance to other organizations.

Section 2. The CAC shall:

1. Be an organization of students in the teacher-education department,
2. Be endeavor to promote cordial relation among the students, and with the administration, faculty and staff of PSU,
3. Promote the cooperation and free interchange of information about the objectives of the CAC among students of PSU- Asingan,
4. Acts as the Official representative to the CAC tasted with the determination of rules and policies that directly affects the students. 

ARTICLE III

Membership

 Section 1. All students seeking for CAC membership must:

1. Be an enrolled student of PSU- Asingan,
2. Be a student in the Bachelor in Secondary Education- Major in Communication Arts.

 

ARTICLE IV

Rights of Students

Section 1. Rights for admission and quality education

1. Admission

1. No students shall be denied for admission of membership of PSU- Asingan CAC by reason of race, age, socio-economic status, religious belief, political affiliation, conviction or ideology provided that the University may allocate admission to foreign student after all qualified applicants shall have been admitted.
2. Every applicant for admission shall be a member

1. Right to adequate welfare services and access to physical and academic facilities.

1. Every member shall have the right to be informed on matters regarding their concerns.
2. Right to free expression including the rights to published regular prints and other similar materials which are not otherwise prohibited by laws.
3. Right to proper and effective use of the school guidance, counseling, medical and dental services.
4. Right to access to his/her own school records, the confidentiality of which the college shall maintain and preserve.
5. Right to be free from unreasonable interference of any kinds of whatever source.
6. Right to due process in all proceedings before any administrative or disciplinary sanction be imposed by the administration.

SECTION 2. Right to due in disciplinary proceedings

1. Right to due process

1. The suspension and other disciplinary actions that may be taken against the member shall not be valid unless the ff. right have observed and accorded the student.

1. The right to be informed in writing of the nature and cause of the accusation against her/him
2. The right to confront witnesses against his/her to full access to the evidence in the case;
3. The right to defend himself/herself to be defended by the representative of his/her defense;
4. The right to a hearing before the student disciplinary tribunal
5. The right against self-incrimination; and
6. The right to appeal adverse decision of the disciplinary council to the governing board and ultimately to the appropriate education agencies

1. The decision in any disciplinary proceedings must be rendered based on the Relevant and substantial evidence presented at the hearing, or at least contained in the record and discloses to the students affected
2. Disciplinary sanctions shall be corrective rather than punitive or penal in nature.

 

ARTICLE V

Executive Council 

Section 1. The executive power shall be tested in the president of CAC;

Section 2. The president of the CAC shall have the power to

1. Preside over meetings of the executive council and the council’s assembly;
2. Call special meetings of the executive council.
3. Create committees in addition to those specifically provided for in the constitution and by-laws.

Section 3. The Vice-President of the CAC shall have the power to

1. Assist the President of the CAC in any administrative task;
2. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the president in the absence or temporary disability or incapacity of the latter;
3. Exercise other powers delegated to him/her by the president

Section 4. The executive secretary of the CAC shall have the power to

1. Assist the president in any affair of the executive council as pertaining to his/her office;
2. Be the custodian of the records of meetings of the executive council and the responsible for the safekeeping of all records and document of the organization;
3. Give proper notice of meetings to all members of the PSU- Asingan CAC.

Section 5. The executive sub-secretary of the CAC shall have the power to

1. Assist the executive secretary of the CAC pertaining to his/her office;
2. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the president in the absence or temporary disability or incapacity of the latter;
3. Exercise other powers delegated to him/her by the President

Section 6. The Treasurer of the CAC shall have the power to

1. Be the custodian of all CAC funds, in coordination with the college Accountant;
2. Keep the books of account which will be the subject of monthly audit by the CAC Auditor;
3. Have the power to transact requisitions upon the approval of the President and the Auditor;
4. Prepare and publish a statement covering the expenditures form the fund under his/her custody at the end of every semester;
5. Deliver for the safe keeping to the college accountant, all funds remaining from the petty cash at the end of the school semester; and 
6. Perform such other functions as maybe required by the office.

Section 7. The Sub-Treasurer shall have the power to

(See section 5)

Section 8. The Auditor shall have the power to

1. Examine and audit the expenditures of the CAC;
2. Countersign requisitions and disbursements to be made by the secretary for finance;
3. Check the validity of any collection being made before the final approval of the President.

Section 9. The Public Relations Officer shall have the power to

1. Serve as the link between the PSU studentry and the CAC;
2. Be in charge of the press releases of the CAC in coordination with the campus publications;
3. Handle all matters related to information regarding the activities of the CAC as well as other functions as maybe required by the office.

Section 10. The Business Managers shall have the power to

1. Take charge of the business affairs of the CAC;
2. Be in-charge in coordinating with the various courses and duly recognized extra and co-curricular activities.

 

ARTICLE VI

Accountability of Officer 

Section 1. The officers of the CAC, must, at all times, be accountable to the studentry and serve them and the organization with utmost responsibility, integrity, efficiency and dedication.

Section 2. The Officers may be removed from office through impeachment if they commit unaccountable acts to question their responsibility, integrity, efficiency and dedication for the organization.

 

ARTICLE VII

Election of the Officers

Section 1. There shall be an annual election for the CAC Officers.

Section 2. The Officers shall be composed of:

1. President (Elected)
2. Vice President (Elected)
3. Secretary (Elected)
4. Sub. Secretary (Elected)
5. Treasurer (Elected)
6. Sub. Treasurer (Elected)
7. Auditor (Elected)
8. Public Relations Officers (Elected)
9. Business Managers (Elected)

Section 3. The CAC President and other officers must have the following qualifications:

1. Must be a bona fide student of PSU
2. The President and Vice President must be preferably Senior and Junior Student

 

ARTICLE VIII

Meeting and Quorums

Section 1. The CAC shall hold meetings monthly meetings, as may be decided by the officers.

Section 2. Special or Emergency meetings can be conducted as necessary upon the request of the President or the majority of the CAC members.

Section 3. The Quorum shall be composed of 50% plus one (+1) of the total number of members of the CAC.

 

ARTICLE IX

Advisers

Section 1. The CAC shall have three (3) advisers, all being instructors of PSU- Asingan chosen by the CAC Officers, with the approval of Campus Executive Director.

Section 2. The CAC Advisers must be full time faculty of PSU Asingan.

 

ARTICLE X

Funds

Section 1.

1. Funds for the operation of the CAC shall come from the student fees collected with the other school fees during semestral registration, in accordance with the Supreme Student Council abiding with the laws and regulations of the CHED and the University.
2. The CAC may sponsor fund raising activities to finance its function when the need arises, subject to the rules and laws applied.
3. Solicitations and donations may be accepted from any good source.

 

ARTICLE XI

Amendments

Section 1. The members of the ASTER1 may propose amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws through a resolution endorsed by at least three members;

Section 2. Any major amendment or revision of this constitution and by-laws may prosper through a vote of 100% of all its members and 50% plus one (+1) for any other revision/s;

 

ARTICLE XII

Effectivity

 Section 1. This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately from the date that all the current and legitimate members of the CAC have affixed their signatures, and shall take effect until an amendment shall have been conducted;

Section 2. Copies of this Constitution and By-Laws shall be furnished to all the members of the CAC, CAC Advisers, Campus Student Services Coordinator, College Dean and the Campus Executive Director.

ACTION PLAN

 

TIME FRAME	PROGRAMS/ OBJECTIVES/ ACTIVITIES	OBJECTIVES	STRATEGIES	EXPECTED RESULT
First week of September	Communication Arts Circle Facebook Page	To establish a widely accessible platform for students to communicate especially important announcements.	Coordination with the Campus Executive Director; CAC adviser; CAC members.	Functional social media page that can easily reach our students with different matters regarding our organization.
First week of October	Publication of mini-magazine	To expose students into reading English and proficiency of the students.	Coordination with the Campus Executive Director; CAC adviser; CAC members.	Develop communication and writing abilities of the students. Discover potential for literary competitions.
Second week of January	English Festival	To raise fund for the procurement of desired CAC projects and promote camaraderie among students regardless of majorship and course.	Coordination with the Campus Executive Director; CAC adviser; CAC members.	Discover and develop potential talents of students. And promote the use of the English language in a fun engaging way.