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Lambda Nu

National Honor Society for the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences.

Arkansas State University, Box 910, State University, AR 72467-0910, 870-972-3073, Fax 870-972-2004

rwinters@mail.astate.edu, www.clt.astate.edu/RadSci/LambdaNu.htm

BY-LAWS

OF THE NEBRASKA DELTA CHAPTER OF LAMBDA NU

Article I

Name, Location, and Color Identity

The name of this organization is the Nebraska Delta Chapter of Lambda Nu, the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences.

This Chapter is established at Clarkson College, 101 S. 42^nd Street, Omaha, Nebraka, 68131.

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Lambda Nu's name is derived from the lower case Greek characters in the formula λv, which represents the physics of the inverse relationship between wavelength (λ) and frequency (v), an essential parameter across the diversity of modalities comprising the professions.

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In a similar manner, Lambda Nu uses the upper case Greek characters Λ and Ν to represent the inverse relationship and delicate balance required between the art and the science inherent in the radiologic and imaging sciences professions of radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular-interventional technology, mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, quality management, and bone densitometry.

Lambda Nu's colors are maroon for the radiologic sciences, forest green for the health professions, and gold, the ancient color of honor.

Article II

Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

˜ foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels

˜ promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences

˜ recognize exemplary scholarship

Article III

Membership

Radiologic and imaging sciences students, alumni, and faculty qualify for membership according to the following standards:

Section A. Professional course GPA 3.2 or higher on 4.0 scale after two full-time semesters (or equivalent) of a professional program.

Section B. Enrollment in a radiologic or imaging sciences program as a full time student for at least one term.

Section C. Evidence of professional commitment beyond minimum requirements of the program, including, but not limited to:

GPA higher than Chapter minimum.

active membership in a professional organization, as evidenced by:

holding office or committee appointments,

preparing for presentation of a professional paper or poster, or

preparing for competition in a Quiz-Bowl.

clinical—based employment in a radiologic or imaging sciences field.

Section D. Faculty members are eligible for membership upon meeting the following criteria: actively teaching at the institution of the above chapter (full time, part time, adjunct, or guest faculty)

Section E. All members must register and pay national dues as well as meet all Chapter obligations.

Section F. Exemplary honors may be achieved upon evidence of advanced professional recognition (i.e., academic paper or poster presentation, publication, etc.)

Article IV

Officers

Section A. Only members in good standing may hold office.

Section B. The President of this organization may not be President of another campus organization.

Section C. The duties of the President, are:

1. represent the Chapter, behave, and speak only in its best interest

2. carry out of the purposes of the organization

3. act to ensure the welfare of the organization

4. preside at business meetings

5. service as ex-officio member of all committees

Section D. The duties of the Vice-President are to assume the duties of the President in the event of absence, incapacity, or resignation.

Section E. The duties of the Secretary are to record and preserve the proceedings and records of the organization.

Section F. The duties of the Treasurer are to keep accurate financial records, provide for the safekeeping of funds, and assure expenditures are according to the by-laws and the will of the Board and membership.

Section G. Officers assume their duties on September 1st.

Section H. In the event of a vacancy in any office, the President and Faculty sponsor will appoint an active member to fill the vacancy.

Article V

Executive Board

Section A. The members of the Executive Board include all officers of the Chapter and the chairpersons of all standing committees.

Section B. A university faculty sponsor shall be appointed by the Department Chair and shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Executive Board. Ex-Officio members do not have voting rights but have the right to attend all meetings and consultations of the Executive Board and must be notified of all such meetings and consultations.

Section C. The duties of the Executive Board are to carry out the work of the Chapter between meetings of the membership.

Article VI

Meetings

Section A. The membership shall meet once per academic year (August to July).

Section B. The following business will be conducted at least once per year:

1. induction of new members

2. election and installation of new officers

3. conduct of the business of the organization

4. planning or participation in one campus or community charitable event without profit to the organization

5. planning or participation in one social event

Section C. A quorum for the purpose of conducting business will consist of those members present at a meeting announced by the Executive Board through posting a notice and emailing all departmental student email lists at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

Article VII

Elections

Section A. The election of officers shall occur once per academic year (August to July).

Section B. A call for nominations for office shall be made to the membership at least 14 days prior to the election. Nominations may be verbal or written but require seconding by another member and acceptance of the nomination by the candidate.

Section C. Elections shall be by secret ballot of all members currently registered for classes at the time of the election.

Section D. Elections shall occur by a method announced at least 14 days in advance by the Executive Board (i.e., in person during a meeting, in-class ballot distribution, via email, or other means)

Article VIII

Dues and Finances

Section A. Dues for students shall be a one-time fee of $50.

1. $20 shall be forwarded with the proper application form to the national Lambda Nu Chapter for registration and issuance of an individual membership certificate. This is a one-time fee required by the national office.

2. $5 shall be deposited in the Chapter account.

3. $25 shall be applied to cost of honor stole.

Section B. All Chapter fund expenditures must have the approval of the President of the Chapter and the faculty sponsor.

Article IX

Standing Committees

Section A. A Program Committee will plan and conduct induction of new members and officers as well as academic, fund raising, charitable, and social events.

Section B. A Scholarship Committee will plan and conduct all scholarship activities, including, but not limited to monetary awards, exemplary recognition of members, and a forum for presentation of academic and research projects.

Section C. Ad-hoc committees may be established as necessary by the President upon ratification by a majority vote of the Executive Board.

Section D. Committee Chairs are appointed by the President upon ratification by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Committee Chairs serve at the pleasure of the President but can be replaced only upon ratification by a majority vote of the Executive Board.

Article X

Parliamentary Authority

Business of the Chapter shall occur according to parliamentary procedure practices as described in Sturgis' Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure. This includes the transaction of business in meetings of the membership and the Executive Board.