Welcome to Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Purpose

The Houston HFES Student Chapter, hereinafter referred to as the Chapter, is an affiliate of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Inc., a nonprofit corporation chartered by the State of California. Purposes of the Chapter are those set forth in the Articles of Incorporation of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Society.

Membership Requirements

Section 1. Classes of Membership.
The voting membership shall include Members and Associates of the Chapter.

Section 2. Qualifications for Membership.
a. Member. Members are those students or faculty at Rice University and the University of Houston-Clear Lake who show an interest in the field of human factors. Any Member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society shall be eligible for election as a Member of the Chapter.
b. Associate. Associates are those persons active or interested in human factors or related fields but who do not qualify for election to the grade if Member shall be eligible for election to the grade if Associate of the Chapter. Any Associate of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society shall be eligible for election as an Associate of the Chapter.

Section 3. Application for Membership.
Persons who wish to apply for membership shall submit a written application to the Chapter Secretary on a prescribed form. This form must include acceptable evidence of the applicant’s qualifications.

Section 4. Election to Membership. The Membership Committee shall review submitted applications for membership and nominate qualified applicants to the Executive Council. Election to membership of shall occur when a nominee is approved by a majority vote of the full Executive Council. Section 5. Privileges.
a. Members. Members in good standing shall be entitled to vote, receive notices, participate in all activities of the chapter, inspect official records of the chapter, insist on enforcement of the By-laws and rules of the chapter, receive one copy of all chapter publications, and have a hearing before expulsion. Only those members affiliated with the Society shall be able to hold office.
b. Associates. Associates in good standing shall be entitled to all privileges of Membership except that they may not hold office.

Section 6. Termination of Membership.
The membership of a person in the Chapter may be terminated at any time by voluntary resignation, or by involuntary expulsion by a two-thirds vote of the full Executive Council. Sufficient causes for involuntary termination include: 1) failure to pay dues for one year, or 2) conduct prejudicial to the purposes of the Chapter (for which an appeal may be made to the Executive Council, if requested in writing 30 days from receipt of notice of termination).

Section 7. Reinstatement of Members.
Procedures and conditions for the reinstatement of members shall be established by the Executive Council subject to the requirements of the other pertinent Sections of this Article.

Section 8. Dues.
Annual due as for membership shall be established by the Executive Council.