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CSHSE Mission
 The
Council is committed to assuring the quality, consistency and relevance
of human services education through national standards, accreditation,
consultation, research and publication. Its vision is to be a world
class organization promoting excellence and success in human service
education, providing quality assurance, and guaranteeing standards
of performance and practice through the accreditation process.
Benefits of CSHSE Membership include:
Program Accreditation - CSHSE is the only national organization
accrediting human service education programs.
Advantage for Students - Students graduating
from accredited programs are eligible to apply for the CCE HS-BCP
credential.
Consultation and Assistance - with curriculum
development and program accreditation.
Marketing - Use of the CSHSE logo on
your program material to identify accreditation. All Council members
are listed on the Council website.
Publications - Members receive The Bulletin and complimentary
copies of the latest CSHSE monographs.
Website - www.cshse.org offers
links to Council information and member programs.
Professional Development - Opportunities
to attend and conduct workshops at regional and national conferences
and to influence national human service standards and educational
trends.
Networking - Access to a professional
network of human service educators.
BY-LAWS OF COUNCIL FOR STANDARDS IN HUMAN SERVICE
EDUCATION
Article I - Name
Section 1.1 Name of Organization
The name of this organization, incorporated under the laws of Illinois,
shall be “Council for Standards in Human Service Education,”
hereinafter referred to as “The Council.”
Section 1.2 Registered Office & Agent.
The Registered Office and Registered Agent of the Association shall continue
as fixed in the Articles of Incorporation until changed by the Executive
Board.
Section 1. 3 Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the Council shall end on the
30th day of June.
Article II - Purpose
 Section
2.1 Purpose of Organization.
The Council is a non-profit corporation and is
organized for the purpose of assuring the quality, consistency,
and relevance of human service education programs through the maintenance
of national
standards, the accreditation
of human service education degree programs, consultation, research,
and publications.
Article III - Membership
Section 3.1 Membership Type
There shall be one class of membership in the Council: Voting Membership.
Section 3.2 Definition of Voting Member
A voting member is a human service education program that maintains current
membership in the Council through the payment of annual dues. The Board of
Directors shall at least every five years review the requirements for the
membership and propose amendments if needed.
Section 3.3 Voting
Each voting member may cast only one vote on matters brought for consideration
to the membership by the Board of Directors. Each member will designate one
person to vote on behalf of the program and will notify the Secretary of
the Council at the onset of the meeting who that voting representative is.
Section 3.4 Nominations and Election of
Regional Directors
Voting members of each region shall participate in the nomination
and election of a Regional Director from their region for the Board
of Directors of the Council.
Section 3.5 Membership Dues & Fees
the Board of Directors shall no less that every 3 years review
and set annual dues for the membership in the Council and fees for
the accreditation of human service education programs. Non-payment
of annual membership dues will result in suspension of membership
and, if accredited, suspension of accreditation.
Article IV - Council Meetings
Section 4.1 Annual Meeting
An annual meeting of members shall be convened at a location and on dates selected
by the Board of Directors, provided notice is given at least 30 days prior
to the meeting.
Section 4.2 Special Meetings
A special meeting shall be convened upon; (a) receipt of a petition signed
by not less than 25 percent of the voting members, (b) at the request of
any two members of the Board of Directors or (c) by the President, with the
approval of the Board of Directors. Members shall be notified of any special
meeting and the items for consideration at least 15 days prior to the meeting.
Section 4.3 Notices
Whenever these by-laws require notice to be given, such notice shall be in
writing unless oral notice is reasonable under the circumstances. Notice
may be communicated in person, by telephone, U.S. or electronic mail. Written
notice is effective on the date sent properly addressed to the addressee’s
last known address as maintained by the Secretary.
Section 4.4 Quorum
Twenty-five percent (25%) of current voting members shall constitute a quorum
at any meeting of members. No less than three members of the Board of Directors
must be present to conduct any business.
Section 4.5 Regional Meetings
Annual or special meetings of the members from any of the Council regions may
be held at a time and place designated by the Council Regional Director,
provided regional members are notified at least 15 days prior to the meeting.
Article V - Board of Directors
Section 5.1 Charge of Board
The Board of Directors shall manage the affairs and business of the Council
and shall be vested with all the powers necessary to perform the business
of the Council subject to applicable law, the Articles of Incorporation,
and these by-laws.
Section 5.2 Eligibility for Board Membership
Board members must come from a human service education program with voting
membership in the Council. Executive Officers must be elected from among
currently serving Regional Directors or other Executive officers.
Section 5.3 Board Composition
The Board of Directors shall consist of the current Officers of the Council,
the Regional Directors, and the Immediate Past President, who serves on the
Board for one year immediately subsequent to leaving the office of President
of not less than eight or more than fifteen persons.
Section 5.4 Officers of Board and Council
The Officers shall be the same for the Board of Directors as for the Council
Section 5.5 Executive Officers
The Council Officers (President, Vice-President of Program Accreditation, Vice-President
of Publications/Technical Assistance, Treasurer, and Secretary) are elected
by the Board concurrent with the annual meeting. The term of office is four
years. The election of officers occurs only in odd-numbered years, with the
President, Vice President of Publications/Technical Assistance and Secretary
being elected in one odd-numbered year, the Vice President of Program Accreditation
and Treasurer in the next odd-numbered year.
Section 5.6 Regional Directors
Regional Directors are elected from their respective regional membership and
take their positions on the Board of Directors concurrent with the annual
meeting. Their term of office is four years. If a region fails to nominate
and elect a Regional Director, the Board of Directors has the option of filling
that position with a qualified person from that region or of combining regions
so that a Regional Director serves more than one region. Regional Directors
shall communicate with the Board of Directors concerning the needs of the
region they represent.
Section 5.7 Term Limits
An individual may serve in an Executive Officer or Regional Director position
for a maximum of three terms. The term limit does not preclude the individual
from serving another three terms in different office, if elected.
Section 5.8 Ex-Officio Board Members
The Board may appoint up to five ex-officio members to serve at the pleasure
of the Board in an advisory capacity.
Section 5.9 Board Vacancies
Vacancies on the Board of Directors, whether from the Officers or Regional
Directors, shall be filled through appointment by the President, with the
consent of a majority of the Board of Directors. Such appointees shall serve
for the unexpired term of their predecessors.
Section 5.10 Board Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet at least two times per year at a time and
place designated by the President, provided that notice is given at least
15 days prior to such meetings. Should the President fail to call such a
meeting, the meeting shall be held at the request of three or more members
of the Board of Directors.
Section 5.11 Special Board Meetings
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be requested by the President,
any two Board members, or of at least 25% of the current voting membership.
The notice of such meeting shall specify the time, place, and business items
to be considered. The President determines the time and place for the meeting
and sends the notification. Members of the Board shall be notified of any
special meeting at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Section 5.12 Board Quorum
A quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a simple majority provided at
least two of the current Executive Officers are in attendance.
Section 5.13 Board Action Without Meetings
Any action that may be taken at a regular or special meeting of the Board of
Directors may be taken without a meeting provided all Directors give written
consent to the action including via electronic mail and such written consent
is filed with the Secretary.
Section 5.14 Duties of the Board
Duties of the Board of Directors shall include at least the following:
Serve as the decision-making and appeals body for all human service education
program accreditation decisions.
Act for and manage the affairs of the Council between annual meetings.
Establish and monitor the Council budget and designate a depository.
Establish and maintain policy guidelines.
Consider and make recommendations on all Council resolutions and bylaws amendments.
Enforce bylaws.
Approve publications sponsored by the Council.
Report all actions through minutes.
Approve the employment and remuneration of any staff hired by the Council.
Section 5.15 Presumption of Assent
Any Board Member present at a Board meeting shall be presumed to have assented
to an action taken at the meeting unless his/her dissent is entered in the
minutes of the meeting or unless he or she files at the meeting or immediately
after its adjourning his/her written dissent to the action with the Secretary
of the meeting. This right to dissent shall not be available to a Board member
who voted in favor of the action.
Section 5.16 Seal of the Council
The seal of the Council shall be in such form as the Board of Directors may
determine. In the event it is inconvenient to use such a seal at any time,
the signature with the words “Council for Standards in Human Service
Education, A Non-Profit Corporation”, followed by the word “Seal”,
enclosed in parentheses shall be deemed the seal of the Association. The
seal shall be in the custody of the Secretary and affixed on such papers
as may be directed by law, these by-laws, the Board of Directors, or the
President.
Section 5.17 Removal of Board Member
A majority of the Board of Directors shall have the power to remove any member
of the Board from office, with or without cause.
Section 5.15 Board Compensation
Members of the Board of Directors, including Officers of the Council, and members
of all standing and special committees serve without compensation, except
that they may be reimbursed for reasonable and documented expenses incurred
in the execution of the legitimate business of the Council. The compensation
of any paid employee of the Council shall be determined by the President,
subject to the approval of the Board.
Article VI - Committees
Section 6.1 Executive Committee
The President, Vice-President of Program Accreditation, Vice-President of Publications/Technical
Assistance, Secretary, and Treasurer shall constitute an Executive Committee
and shall act for and manage the affairs of the Board of Directors between
meetings of the Board, including all powers in these by-laws or in the Articles
of Incorporation specifically granted to the Board of Directors, and may
authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers as required.
The Executive Committee shall meet from time to time at the call of the President
or of at least two of the members of the committee. All actions taken by
the Executive Committee shall be recorded for review and approval by the
Board at its next meeting.
Section 6.2 Executive Committee Alternates
The Board may designate one or more Directors as alternate members of the Executive
Committee, to act in the place of any absent member or members at any meeting
of the committee.
Section 6.3 Standing Committees
The standing committees of the Council shall be appointed by the President,
subject to the approval of the Board, and shall serve for one year. Each
such committee shall have a minimum of three members. Current standing committees:
Ad Hoc Nominating Committee.
The Ad Hoc Nominating Committee shall consist of three members elected from
the Board of Directors. The committee functions in odd-numbered years to make
recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning the election of Executive
Officers whose terms end in that year.
Section 6.4 Other Standing Committees
The President, with the consent of a majority of the Board of Directors, may
create such other standing or special committees as are deemed necessary
for the operations of the Council.
Section 6.5 Vacancies
Vacancies on any standing committee of the Board of Directors shall be filled
through appointment by the President, with the consent of a majority of the
Board of Directors. Such appointees shall serve for the unexpired term of
their predecessors.
Section 6.6 Removal of Committee Member
A majority of the Board of Directors shall have the power to remove any member
of the Executive Committee or any standing committee from office, with or
without cause.
Article VII - Officers
Section 7.1 Titles of Officers
The Officers of the Council shall be: President, Vice-President of Program
Accreditation, Vice-President of Publications/Technical Assistance, Secretary,
Treasurer, and Immediate Past President.
Section 7.2 Elections of Officers
Election of Officers shall take place during odd-year annual meetings, as described
in
Section 7.3 Holding Two Offices
Apart from the President, who may not hold a second office, other members of
the Executive Committee may hold two offices simultaneously for a period
of time to be determined by the Board.
Section 7.4 President
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council. He/she shall:
(a) preside at all the meetings of the members an of the Board of Directors,
(b) supervise the business, property, and affairs of the Council, (c) see
that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried out,
(d) executive actions on behalf of the Council, and (e) may affix or cause
the seal to be affixed to all instruments requiring such execution.
Section 7.5 Vice President of Program Accreditation
The Vice President of Program Accreditation shall be responsible for all human
service education program accreditation processes. In the event of the disability
of the President and subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, the
Vice President of Program Accreditation shall have all the powers and shall
perform all the duties of the President. He/she shall also generally assist
the President and exercise such other powers and perform such other duties
as the President or the Board of Directors shall from time to time prescribe.
Section 7.6 Vice President of Publications/Technical
Assistance
The Vice President of Publications/Technical Assistance shall assist and direct
Regional Directors in carrying out their responsibilities, edit all Council
publications, and manage information on the Council website.
Section 7.7 Treasurer
Subject to the direction of the President, the Treasurer shall: (a) have custody
of all corporate funds and securities, (b) keep, or cause to be kept, full
and accurate
accounts of receipts and disbursements of the Council, (c) prepare and certify
proper statements concerning the financial condition of the Council when requested
by the Board of Directors, (d) account for his or her transactions as the fiscal
officer for Council, and (e) deposit all monies and other valuable effects
of the Council in the name and to the credit of the Council in such depositories
as shall be ordered be the President and Board of Directors. The Treasurer
shall perform other duties normally incidental to the Office.
Section 7.8 Secretary
Subject to the direction of the President, the Secretary shall: (a) attend
and keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members,
(b) give, or cause to be given, notices, as directed by the President, of
all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors and the membership,
and (c) maintain archival records of the Council. Section 7.9 Immediate Past
President
The Immediate Past President shall serve on the Executive Committee for one
year following his/her term in office, act as an advisor to the President and
carry out such duties as shall be assigned by the President.
Section 7.10 Delegation of Powers and Duties
Whenever the Board of Directors may deem it desirable, it may delegate the
powers and duties of an officer to any other officer or officers or to any
Director or Directors.
Article VIII - Sfaff
Section 8.1 Staff
Staff shall be hired by the President with the approval of the Board and shall
perform duties as are required by the Board.
Article IX - Indemnification
Section 9.1 Indemnification
The Council shall indemnify any person made a party to any action, suit or
proceeding, whether civil or criminal, by reason of the fact that he/she,
his/her testator, or intestate, is or was a Director, Officer, or employee
of the Council, or of any other corporation which he/she served in such capacity
at the request of this Council, against the reasonable expenses, including
attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him/her in connection
with the defense of the action, suit, or proceeding or in connection with
any appeal in it. The right to indemnification conferred by this section
shall not restrict the power of the Council to make any indemnification permitted
by law.
Article X - Parliamentary Authority
Section 10.1 Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order
Newly Revised shall govern the Council in all cases in which they are applicable,
and in which they are not inconsistent with these by-laws and any special rules
or orders which the Council may adopt.
Article XI - Amendment
Section 11.1 Amendment of Bylaws
The power to alter, amend or repeal these by-laws, or to adopt new by-laws,
is reserved exclusively to the Board of Directors. The affirmative vote of
a majority of all directors entitled to vote at a duly convened meeting of
the Board being all that is necessary to exercise such power.
Last amended and approved by the Board of Directors
(October 2008 at the Fall Board meeting in Tucson, Arizona.)
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