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Welcome to the Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality (OSAPE) at Stetson University!
Who we are
The Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality (OSAPE) is a student organization on the Deland, FL Stetson University campus. OSAPE was initially started by a group of five students with the common goal of promoting equality on campus, in the community, and globally. With over two years invested in the creation of a vision for OSAPE, it was finally officially approved as a student organization in the Spring semester of 2005.
What we do
We focus on issues of gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, age, health, and ability, and we encourage students to join and help us in our fight to end inequality. Some examples of our campaigns include National Condom Week and sponsoring a Men Can Stop Rape workshop on campus. OSAPE believes that all students, regardless of gender, must share responsibility for improving the quality of life on campus.
Where you can find us
OSAPE meets in the Cross Cultural Center at 5:00pm every other Monday evening. Please join us and help make a difference on campus and in the community!
Constitution and Principles
Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality (O.S.A.P.E.) ConstitutionCONSTITUTION (BY LAWS) OF
Stetson University Organization of Students Actively Pursuing Equality
Article I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality of Stetson University will be:
To raise awareness of issues that affect the human condition: by focusing on gender which in turn affects race, class, health, sexuality, etc.
To enhance campus participation by encouraging faculty and students to attend events and everyday experiences dealing with issues stated above.
Article II. PRINCIPLES
The Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality works to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status, national origin, size, or disability.
The Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality wishes to establish and promote an environment for students who respect and support one another's lifestyles.
Article III. MEMBERSHIP
O.S.A.P.E. is open to all Stetson students. People can join and leave at anytime. Official members are required to sign the Official Member List and give their email address for communication purposes. Unofficial members (i.e. uncommitted participants in O.S.A.P.E. events) are not required but are urged to sign the Official Member List. This list will be referred to in matters regarding the structure of the O.S.A.P.E. organization (i.e. voting for committee changes).
Article IV. STANDARDS
Any undergraduate or graduate student of Stetson University who agrees with purposes and principles set forth by the Organization of Students Actively Pursuing Equality, or is interested in learning and participating in O.S.A.P.E. events, may become an official member.
The Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality shall hold a minimum of two meetings per month.
The Organization for Students Actively Pursuing Equality hopes to establish liaison relationships with campus, local, national, and global organizations that promote similar ideas and practices.
Article V. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of one President, one vice-President, and one Finance-Secretary Chair/Coordinator.
Duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee:
The President and vice-President preside over meetings, act as spokespersons for the group, and act as liaisons to faculty, administration, and the student government. Finance and Secretary Chair/Coordinator will deal with all accounts and will be responsible for informing members of the status of funds. He/she will also be responsible for SAFAC and other grants/funds.
As the organization grows and becomes increasingly active on campus the following chairs can be established if the organization finds it suitable:
Gender Chair/Coordinator will deal with specific issues regarding gender through leading discussions coordinated with the desires of the larger group. Upon a consensus, the coordinator will present ideas for action.
Race Chair/Coordinator will deal with specific issues regarding race through leading discussions coordinated with the desires of the larger group. Upon a consensus, the coordinator will present ideas for action.
Sexuality Chair/Coordinator will deal with specific issues regarding sexuality through leading discussions coordinated with the desires of the larger group. Upon a consensus, the coordinator will present ideas for action.
Class Chair/Coordinator will deal with specific issues regarding class through leading discussions coordinated with the desires of the larger group. Upon a consensus, the coordinator will present ideas for action.
Age, Ability, Health Chair/Coordinator will deal with specific issues regarding age, ability and health through leading discussions coordinated with the desires of the larger group. Upon a consensus, the coordinator will present ideas for action.
Publicity Chair/Coordinator will deal with advertising and publicity of events on campus and in the community.
Recruitment Chair/Coordinator will deal with recruitment of new member into O.S.A.P.E. and will work closely with the Publicity Chair/Coordinator.
Any future decisions to add these chairs to the organizational structure shall be decided through a vote.
Article VI. MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
A. Official members may vote on any pending decisions brought up during meetings.
1. Election of Chairs
Elections shall be held in the second week of April on an annual basis. Voting shall be done by secret ballot.
Chairs shall serve for the academic year following their election
2. Removal of Chairs
All members may submit a written complaint to the president and vice-president regarding the desire to remove a chair. If the complaint is regarding the removal of the president, it may be submitted to the vice president or Finance-Secretary Chair/Coordinator. If the complaint is regarding the removal of the vice president, it may be submitted to the president or Finance-Secretary Chair/Coordinator. If the complaint is regarding the removal of the Finance-Secretary Chair/Coordinator, it may be submitted to the president or vice-president. As stated earlier, once O.S.A.P.E. gains more official members, more Chair/Coordinators will be established. When this happens, together with the Finance-Secretary Chair/Coordinator, vice-president and president, they will form the Committee of Officers. Each position in this committee is open to removal and will go through the same removal process as the Finance-Secretary Chair/Coordinator. So, the position being challenged will be given the opportunity to state his/her case as to why the complaint is unfounded or they may choose to resign. If the first is chosen, the official members will hear the case in a closed meeting with the president, vice-president and corresponding chairs. A vote will be taken in which two-thirds majority of members present will be required to remove the president, vice-president or corresponding chair.
3. Removal of Official Members
The same process for the removal of chairs shall apply to the removal of official members. Grounds for removal may be any actions or use of offensive language that violates the safety or attempts to silence the voice of official or unofficial members. The vote will be open to all official members in a closed meeting and a two-thirds majority of those present is required.
4. Replacement
Should a chair resign or be removed, a special election will be held at the next meeting to fill the position.
