CLARION UNIVERSITY COMMUTERS BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Clarion University Commuters, and hereafter CUC.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The Clarion University Commuters serve all students traveling to and from campus who may
want an extra connection to the campus community. The organization will work with all students
to make connections with one another and hold events to promote a home away from home on
Clarion University`s campus.
The benefits of joining the Clarion University Commuters include: connecting with others who
have similar interests and needs, identifying solutions to common problems amongst
commuters, and gaining a new network of friends and professionals to work with. Students will
want to join the Clarion University Commuters to express their concerns about campus and
commuter life, to connect with other students, and to gain the full college experience.
The purpose of the Clarion University Commuters is to connect commuter students with other
commuters, students living on campus, faculty, staff, and on and off campus resources. This
organization will establish a partnership with the student body and community. The Clarion
University Commuters has the goal of providing and promoting a home away from home for
students. This organization will also serve as an advocate for commuter students. Lastly, the
organization will promote networking, mentoring, and friendship for all students.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. This organization is open to all students, however those interested in joining must be
a current Clarion University student with an interest in connecting with commuter students and
establishing relationships.
Section 2. The Clarion University Commuters will have no membership fees.
Section 3. Members may be dismissed from the club if they demonstrate poor representation of
the group, student body, or university.
ARTICLE IV. DUTIES AND ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1. Below are the officers of the Clarion University Commuters and their roles:
 President: Provide overall leadership and general communication to group and
organization.
 Vice President: Promote the organization and coordinate new membership
responsibilities.
 Treasurer: Organize and manage all funds through the organization.
 Secretary: In charge of the organization`s email account as well as recording minutes
and organization correspondence.
 University Concerns and Marketing Chair: Coordinate with faculty, staff, and students on
campus regarding campus concerns and policy changes as well as promoting the
organization and its events with the assistance of the vice president.
Section 2. Elections for each position will occur during the beginning of each fall semester. Each
position`s term will be for an entire academic year. Those wanting to become an officer as well
as current members wanting to stay in their current role will need to be voted on. In the event
that someone applies for more than one position and receives the most votes for both positions,
he or she will get to choose which position they would like to fill.

Section 3. A vote of majority will be used to assure a fair election. The majority (50 percent plus
one) in agreement have the power to make decisions binding upon the whole group.
ARTICLE V. ROLE OF CAMPUS ADVISOR
Section 1. A faculty or staff advisor will be selected based off of their willingness to help and
support commuter students. Their job is to provide overall guidance and support to the group as
well as assist with budgetary concerns. At the end of each academic year the advisor will be
reviewed by the group and renewed as the advisor unless the event that another advisor is
sought after.
Section 2. The advisor can attend meetings and events as well as advise the group and its
processes. The advisor may also veto any event or activity they feel is not appropriate, but they
do not have the power to vote to make decisions binding upon the whole group.
ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
Section 1. Four official meetings will be held each semester, approximately one per month.
Section 2. The minimum number of members to conduct business in a meeting equals the
number of officers in the organization plus one.
Section 3. The majority (50 percent plus one) in agreement have the power to make decisions
binding upon the whole group.
Section 4. To conduct an official Clarion University Commuters Meeting, the group will need to
follow Robert`s Rules of Order.
Section 5. Any member of the group may suggest a special meeting, with the approval of the
president. To conduct a special meeting, a date, time and location must be established at least
24 hours in advance. All members of the group will be notified of the special meeting.
ARTICLE VII. FINANCES AND FUNDING
Section 1. There will be no dues.
Section 2. The Clarion University Commuters plan to request funds from Student Senate.
Section 3. The club may be self-supporting by fund-raising activities.
ARTICLE VIII. AMENDING, SUSPENDING, AND ACCEPTING
The Clarion University Commuter`s Bylaws can be changed by a majority vote at a regular or
special meeting. Bylaws may be changed if a new officer position is created, a new policy is in
place, or if membership fees become mandatory. All changes to the Bylaws must be approved
by the Student Senate, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the President of Clarion
University.
ARTICLE IX. RATIFICATION
These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the members of
the Clarion University Commuters and following the approval of the Student Senate of Clarion
University of Pennsylvania, the Vice President for Student & University Affairs, and the
President of Clarion University.