Bylaws of the College Of Health Deans (COHD)
ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this Organization is THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH DEANS (COHD).
ARTICLE II: Purpose
The purpose of the COHD is to promote quality health professions education and scholarship. To achieve this end, COHD provides a forum for sharing ideas, concerns, and information relevant to health profession education; and facilitates professional and social exchange among its members.
ARTICLE III: Membership
SECTION 1
Eligible COHD institutions are higher education institutions offering degrees in the health professions. Any institution wishing to become a member shall provide documentation regarding eligibility. Such documentation shall be reviewed by COHD officers, and upon payment of dues membership shall be effective immediately.
SECTION 2
Member institutions shall normally be represented by the Dean of the administrative unit housing the allied health degree programs. Under some conditions, an institution may designate to the president of COHD, in writing, someone other than the Dean. A temporary alternate representative for a single meeting may be designated in writing by the Dean to the president of COHD. Deans and associate deans are encouraged to participate in meetings.
SECTION 3
The term of membership is unlimited as long as eligibility requirements are met; however, if the institution fails to be represented at three consecutive regular meetings or fails to pay membership fees in two consecutive years, membership will be terminated.
ARTICLE IV: Meetings
SECTION 1
A minimum of two regular meetings will be held annually.
SECTION 2
The time and place of each regular meeting shall be set at the previous meeting, and all members shall be notified at least four weeks in advance.
SECTION 3
Special meetings may be held when warranted and may be held virtually or in-person.
SECTION 4
A quorum shall consist of the members present at each meeting.
SECTION 5
Each member institution present at a meeting has one vote. An electronic vote may be taken by which all members are polled.
SECTION 6
A majority vote of members shall prevail except as otherwise noted in these Bylaws.
ARTICLE V: Officers
SECTION 1
The officers of COHD shall be a president, Vice President, a secretary, and a treasurer who shall be elected at the regular fall meeting. No officer shall serve in the same office for more than two consecutive full terms.
SECTION 2
The president shall convene the meetings, communicate on behalf of the membership, and serve as liaison with other groups. The Vice President will maintain membership rosters and website and serve as the President’s designee and fills in for the President as needed.
SECTION 3
The secretary shall take and disseminate minutes for the annual business meeting and keep the official files of the organization.
SECTION 4
The treasurer shall maintain the financial records and collect monies as designated by the members.
SECTION 5
When a vacancy in any of the offices occurs, the president shall appoint a member to perform the responsibilities of the vacant position until the term expires.
ARTICLE VI: Committees
Committees may be formed by the president or by a vote of the members.
ARTICLE VII: Finances
Dues may be assessed and modified upon approval of the members.
ARTICLE VIII: Amendment of Bylaws
The Bylaws will be reviewed every two years and may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members. The proposed changes shall have been circulated to the members at least four weeks prior to the vote.
ARTICLE IX: Dissolution
Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.
Amendment History
- Amended and approved December 20, 2022
- Amended and approved November 14, 2018
- Amended and approved March 19, 2004
- Amended and approved May 24, 1995
- Modification Proposal February 17, 1988
- Amended and Approved November 5, 1986
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