The Engineering Student Council at the University of Kentucky is committed to providing services and to furthering the development of the engineering student body. We will provide the means to coordinate the interactions of the engineering student organizations, for better communication between them and to enhance student programs. We will act as the liaison to the faculty, administration and Alumni Association to express student concerns and our commitment to the continuous improvement of the College of Engineering.
Activities of the Engineering Student Council include:
Meetings are held monthly and all engineering students are welcome to attend.
We are always really excited to see involvement and support from the Engineering Student Body, so we would love to hear from you or see you at our next meeting!
ConstitutionCollege of EngineeringEngineering Student Council
Section I
The name of this organization under this constitution shall be “The Engineering Student Council”, henceforth named ESC in this document.The ESC will be composed of voting and non-voting members. Voting member status will be given to those members that maintain “good standing” with the ESC.The term “Good Standing” shall refer to those members that attend ⅔ of council meetings and participate in College of Engineering and ESC Events.This document shall be reviewed at the start of each school year by the first full body meeting of the ESC.
Section II
The purpose of the ESC shall be:
The membership of the ESC shall consist of students in the College of Engineering of the University of Kentucky <regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, faith, age, gender, gender identity, and expression, sex, sexuality, economic class, social class, and all other identities represented on our campus specified in the following Sections.
The College of Engineering Senators on the University of Kentucky Student Government shall be full voting members of the ESC during their tenure as senators.
Section III
Registered Student Organizations (RSO) shall maintain an elected representative from its membership on the ESC. Eligible organizations can be found on the ESC website here.
Section IV
One junior representative from each department shall be elected by a majority vote of the students in that department. The honor society in each department is responsible for running the election of these representatives.
Elections will be held one week after the first ESC meeting or three weeks after the start of the fall semester, whichever occurs first. Elections shall be organized by an elections committee who will have been appointed at the last ESC meeting of the previous Spring semester.
Section V
Two sophomore engineering majors shall be elected within 4 weeks of the first official day of classes, to represent their class on the ESC.
Section VI
The election committee shall coordinate all representative elections. Representatives may be nominated by fellow classmates or self-nomination. Nominations will begin the first week of the fall semester and will cease during the election meeting.
Section VII
Section I: President
Section II: Vice President
Section III: Secretary
Section IV: Treasurer
The election process shall begin at least 3 meetings prior to the end of the spring semester.The first two meetings will be nominations for each available position, and the third meeting will be the final election.Each person nominated for a position shall have a two minute presentation, followed by a one minute Q&A.For each available position, the nominated individual with the majority of anonymous votes shall be elected as the given role, transitioning into office at the end of the semester.
The basic structure of the ESC requires a committee system to tasks necessary to be done.
The following shall be standing committees:
Ad hoc committees may be created by the ESC whenever the president or a majority of the members deem it necessary.
Members of the ESC shall be required to serve as chairpersons and members of the above committees if in use, and failure to do so shall be dealt with as specified in Article VII.
Any member who does not participate in the ESC shall be asked to show cause why he should not be removed from the ESC.
It is the responsibility of the ESC president to decide whether a member is doing his share of ESC work or not.
If a member is not doing his assigned duties, then a vote must be taken by the council to remove the member from the council. A 2/3 vote shall be necessary to remove the member from the council.
If a member loses his seat then the organization he represents shall have the option of sending a new representative to fill the vacant seat on the ESC and that new member shall assume the responsibilities of that seat.
If 6 members feel that the president is not doing the job expected of him, they may call for the removal of the president. A ¾ voting member majority will be required for removal.
These by-laws may be amended at any time by a ¾ vote by the members of ESC. A proposed amendment shall be voted on at the next meeting of the ESC following the meeting at which it was proposed. This vote may not be taken within a 6 day period following the proposed amendment.
Robert's Rules of Order shall govern all cases not governed by these by-laws with interpretation left to members of the ESC.
Revised: 04/01/2021
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the continual improvement of the engineering educational experience and of the member councils which serve engineering students. NAESC is designed to foster communication and promote coordination between engineering student councils nationwide.
Monthly newsletters and more information are available at http://naesc.org/.
Student Organization Forms and Instructions must be filled out by organization representative and include advisor’s signature.Due Date: September 15, 2023
UK College of Engineering Student OrganizationsThe UK College of Engineering sponsors more than 30 student organizations and societies. These include those specific to a discipline, such as AlChE, IEEE, or ASME; honor societies such as Chi Epsilon, Alpha Sigma Mu or Eta Kappa Nu; and college-wide organizations such as NSBE, SWE, or KSPE. These engineering student organizations are an important part of student success and provide valuable opportunities for learning outside the classroom, development of professional networks and friendships, as well as building technical, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Student Organization Funding OpportunitiesEach student organization has its own unique mission and goals, and requires supporting resources to be successful in achieving those goals. These resources include funding, physical space, and help developing connections and partnerships. With respect to financial needs, there are many opportunities to raise funds:
Any Pigman College of Engineering student organization that wishes to apply for Student Opportunity Funds must be in good standing with the Engineering Student Council and the College of Engineering based on the "Good Standing" criteria. The organization must also continue to be in good standing in order to receive any funds allotted.
If your organization does not meet the following requirements, you will not be in good standing, and may be ineligible for future, or previously allotted funding.If you are a new student organization, please email ESC for requirements. Any questions about requirements should be directed to ESC directly.
Organization RegistrationOrganization registration for the academic year is open during the summer and closes the week before classes start. If you are interested in joining ESC outside of this time period, please contact ukyesc@gmail.com.
For any questions on requirements or forms, please contact Rollie Mills, at ukyesc@gmail.com.
To be in good standing, ALL student organizations must by date of funding application, September 15, 2023:
Additional requirements:
Step 1Ensure that your organization is in good standing (and remains in good standing) with the College of Engineering and the Engineering Student Council (ESC).
Step 2Fill out and turn in the Funding Request Summary and the Funding Request Spreadsheet (including both Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 events). This is for Student Organization Opportunity Funding for the entire 2023-2024 academic year. Submit or email these request documents to Melissa Brown in room 355J of the James & Gay Hardymon Student Success Center, third floor of FPAT, by Friday, September 15, 2023, to be considered for funding.
Step 3The Associate Dean will verify the organization standing and review requests, and your organization will be notified by email of the results of your request.
Contact the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Success, Dr. Mike Johnson, for questions or concerns. The College of Engineering also has the right to deny previously granted funds if the organization falls out of good standing before the funds are dispersed.
