From 86253b5e874b6b3e8f996c266d3e72139b042ddc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:39:46 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] make words better --- constitution.tex | 18 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index 0c52950..7bf79b0 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} Voting Members are expected to meet the requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Voting Members}. \asubsubsection{Expectations of Active Members} -Active Members are required to pay dues as stated in \ref{Collection of Dues}, attend all House Meetings and E-Board candidate speeches, and attend at least fifteen of the directorship meetings for each semester in which they are an Active Member. +Active Members are required to pay dues as stated in \ref{Collection of Dues}, attend all House Meetings and E-Board candidate speeches, and attend at least fifteen directorship meetings for each semester in which they are an Active Member. They are also expected to sign a copy of the Membership Agreement. \\* \\* Active Members must participate in at least one major project during the academic year. @@ -295,18 +295,18 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} \end{enumerate} \asubsection{Active Membership Evaluations} -Active Members are evaluated annually through the Eval Process described below. +Active Members are evaluated annually through the Evaluation process described in the following. % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} The Membership Eval occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. -It is performed as part of the Eval Process that takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. +It is performed as part of the Eval process that takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. The Membership Eval is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. This meeting is open only to Active Members. All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting. -\asubsubsubsection{Voting} -Any Active Member who has completed all of the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes their Membership Eval without being voted on. +\asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Voting} +Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes their Membership Eval without being voted on. All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. The Membership Eval shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. Exceptions to the requirements may be made, as attending members may choose any of the outcomes for each member, even if the member being evaluated has not completed all of their requirements. @@ -317,15 +317,15 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Outcomes} Members who pass the Membership Eval have the option to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* -If a member fails and has never passed a Membership Eval in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Membership Eval +If a member fails and has never passed a Membership Eval in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Membership Eval. If the member fails, but has previously passed a Membership Eval, they will move to Alumni Membership in bad standing, as defined in \ref{Alumni Membership Selection}, at the end of the Standard Operating Session. In either case, the member forfeits their ability to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* A member may be given a conditional to complete as a means of making up for missing requirements. A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Eval. -If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Voting}. -Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline for completing them. -Members who are given a conditional have their Eval decision deferred, and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. +If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Membership Evaluation Voting}. +Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline to complete them. +Members who are given a conditional have their Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. When the deadline expires, the conditional will be brought before E-Board, who will assess its completeness. A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Eval. From dd3b0c9c788e5baf111ff5eae1447ddfc991a9ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:57:44 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] Consistency with Membership Eval --- constitution.tex | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index 7bf79b0..b7202d9 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -295,18 +295,18 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} \end{enumerate} \asubsection{Active Membership Evaluations} -Active Members are evaluated annually through the Evaluation process described in the following. +Active Members are evaluated annually through the Membership Evaluation process described in the following. % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} -The Membership Eval occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. -It is performed as part of the Eval process that takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. +The Membership Evaluation process ("Membership Eval") occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. +The Membership Eval takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. The Membership Eval is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. This meeting is open only to Active Members. All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting. \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Voting} -Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes their Membership Eval without being voted on. +Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes their Membership Evaluation without being voted on. All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. The Membership Eval shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. Exceptions to the requirements may be made, as attending members may choose any of the outcomes for each member, even if the member being evaluated has not completed all of their requirements. @@ -322,12 +322,12 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} In either case, the member forfeits their ability to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* A member may be given a conditional to complete as a means of making up for missing requirements. -A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Eval. +A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Membership Eval. If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Membership Evaluation Voting}. Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline to complete them. -Members who are given a conditional have their Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. +Members who are given a conditional have their Membership Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. When the deadline expires, the conditional will be brought before E-Board, who will assess its completeness. -A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Eval. +A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Membership Eval. \asubsection{Active Membership Leave of Absence} \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\alph{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters From dec59f3a45c7329fc9b5c318d6b1f8542c4176ab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:28:34 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] All Eval Process --- constitution.tex | 26 +++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index b7202d9..aee2479 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -299,35 +299,35 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} -The Membership Evaluation process ("Membership Eval") occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. -The Membership Eval takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. -The Membership Eval is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. +The Eval Process occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. +The Eval Process takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. +The Eval Process is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. This meeting is open only to Active Members. All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting. \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Voting} -Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes their Membership Evaluation without being voted on. -All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. -The Membership Eval shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. +Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Eval Process pass the Eval Process without being voted on. +All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the start of the Eval Process will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. +The Eval Process shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. Exceptions to the requirements may be made, as attending members may choose any of the outcomes for each member, even if the member being evaluated has not completed all of their requirements. -These requirements must be completed before the Membership Eval occurs. +These requirements must be completed before the Eval Process occurs. A Secret Immediate Relative Majority vote with two-thirds quorum is required for the evaluation to be valid. Neither absentee nor proxy votes are allowed. \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Outcomes} -Members who pass the Membership Eval have the option to participate as an Active Member in the following year. +Members who pass the Eval Process have the option to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* -If a member fails and has never passed a Membership Eval in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Membership Eval. -If the member fails, but has previously passed a Membership Eval, they will move to Alumni Membership in bad standing, as defined in \ref{Alumni Membership Selection}, at the end of the Standard Operating Session. +If a member fails and has never passed an Eval Process in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Eval Process. +If the member fails, but has previously passed an Eval Process, they will move to Alumni Membership in bad standing, as defined in \ref{Alumni Membership Selection}, at the end of the Standard Operating Session. In either case, the member forfeits their ability to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* A member may be given a conditional to complete as a means of making up for missing requirements. -A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Membership Eval. +A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Eval. If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Membership Evaluation Voting}. Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline to complete them. -Members who are given a conditional have their Membership Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. +Members who are given a conditional have their Eval Process decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. When the deadline expires, the conditional will be brought before E-Board, who will assess its completeness. -A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Membership Eval. +A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Eval Process. \asubsection{Active Membership Leave of Absence} \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\alph{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters From 04fa7fb8c56d9e47a1250ca017ee609a79141885 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:30:05 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] fix Process --- constitution.tex | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index aee2479..218e519 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} \end{enumerate} \asubsection{Active Membership Evaluations} -Active Members are evaluated annually through the Membership Evaluation process described in the following. +Active Members are evaluated annually through the Membership Evaluation Process. % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} From 40dd27c5cccbc2c4dddc18217ef071c55db1d0ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:33:53 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] It is known that all requirements are to be in standard operating session unless otherwise stated --- constitution.tex | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index 218e519..32f6553 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} Active Members are required to pay dues as stated in \ref{Collection of Dues}, attend all House Meetings and E-Board candidate speeches, and attend at least fifteen directorship meetings for each semester in which they are an Active Member. They are also expected to sign a copy of the Membership Agreement. \\* \\* -Active Members must participate in at least one major project during the academic year. +Active Members must participate in at least one major project. Members are required to submit a description for this major project to E-Board for approval. As an alternative to this requirement, members may instead assist on a large number of CSH activities and projects. However, it is to be understood in advance by the member that this option requires a great deal of participation throughout the year. From 4fcd61aeae9421a4da95c07993ce9f0bfe756a17 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2026 00:26:03 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] Membership Eval again --- constitution.tex | 26 +++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index 32f6553..e20e231 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -299,35 +299,35 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} -The Eval Process occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. -The Eval Process takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. -The Eval Process is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. +The Membership Eval occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. +The Membership Eval takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. +The Membership Eval is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. This meeting is open only to Active Members. All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting. \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Voting} -Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Eval Process pass the Eval Process without being voted on. -All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the start of the Eval Process will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. -The Eval Process shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. +Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval pass without being voted on. +All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the start of the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. +The Membership Eval shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. Exceptions to the requirements may be made, as attending members may choose any of the outcomes for each member, even if the member being evaluated has not completed all of their requirements. -These requirements must be completed before the Eval Process occurs. +These requirements must be completed before the Membership Eval occurs. A Secret Immediate Relative Majority vote with two-thirds quorum is required for the evaluation to be valid. Neither absentee nor proxy votes are allowed. \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Outcomes} -Members who pass the Eval Process have the option to participate as an Active Member in the following year. +Members who pass the Membership Eval have the option to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* -If a member fails and has never passed an Eval Process in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Eval Process. -If the member fails, but has previously passed an Eval Process, they will move to Alumni Membership in bad standing, as defined in \ref{Alumni Membership Selection}, at the end of the Standard Operating Session. +If a member fails and has never passed a Membership Eval in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Membership Eval. +If the member fails, but has previously passed a Membership Eval, they will move to Alumni Membership in bad standing, as defined in \ref{Alumni Membership Selection}, at the end of the Standard Operating Session. In either case, the member forfeits their ability to participate as an Active Member in the following year. \\* \\* A member may be given a conditional to complete as a means of making up for missing requirements. -A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Eval. +A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Membership Eval. If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Membership Evaluation Voting}. Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline to complete them. -Members who are given a conditional have their Eval Process decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. +Members who are given a conditional have their Membership Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. When the deadline expires, the conditional will be brought before E-Board, who will assess its completeness. -A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Eval Process. +A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Membership Eval. \asubsection{Active Membership Leave of Absence} \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\alph{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters From 4d2f4c5a8785fdbf8e8dad32f35f6afe4ca44411 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:32:40 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] Passes is better Co-authored-by: Jeremy Smart --- constitution.tex | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index e20e231..e95e24b 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting. \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Voting} -Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval pass without being voted on. +Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes without being voted on. All Active Members who have not received an exemption from E-Board prior to the start of the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members. The Membership Eval shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year. Exceptions to the requirements may be made, as attending members may choose any of the outcomes for each member, even if the member being evaluated has not completed all of their requirements. From 7a38449940cfa249eb97c015e8b77e7e4dd28c97 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:36:13 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] completing --- constitution.tex | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index e95e24b..0829f1a 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} A member may be given a conditional to complete as a means of making up for missing requirements. A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Membership Eval. If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Membership Evaluation Voting}. -Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline to complete them. +Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline for completing them. Members who are given a conditional have their Membership Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved. When the deadline expires, the conditional will be brought before E-Board, who will assess its completeness. A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Membership Eval. From 55208aa319cfe7fb76fa4f851ab855c159579b6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:37:53 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 09/10] precedent --- constitution.tex | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index 0829f1a..865d64c 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} \end{enumerate} Active Members currently on co-op forfeit their right to vote on house issues, and likewise do not count towards quorum. -Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Evaluations Director. +Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Evals Director. \asubsubsection{Expectations of Voting Members} \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\arabic{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters @@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} \end{enumerate} \asubsection{Active Membership Evaluations} -Active Members are evaluated annually through the Membership Evaluation Process. +Active Members are evaluated annually through the Membership Eval Process. % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} From 6b9fabf66962b4a206818718d95a0cdc3aab9b34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tyler Allen Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:39:50 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 10/10] better flow with pronouns --- constitution.tex | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/constitution.tex b/constitution.tex index 865d64c..aa800ba 100644 --- a/constitution.tex +++ b/constitution.tex @@ -300,8 +300,8 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution} % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation} The Membership Eval occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated. -The Membership Eval takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. -The Membership Eval is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. +It takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines. +It is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year. This meeting is open only to Active Members. All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting.