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AED functions
both as an Honor Society and service organization. This dual
role is reflected in the societal structure and chapter
activities.
Government
-The business of the Society is conducted by the National
Officers, Regional Directors, and active chapters, with
authorization of the national convention.
The National
Officers are elected by the official delegates at national
convention for a two-year term and serve without remuneration.
The Regional
Directors assist the National Officers with chapter
installations, contacts and visits, conventions, and scholarship
programs. The delegates elect each Regional Director for a
two-year term at the national convention from chapters in the
appropriate region.
General
administration of Society activities is conducted through the
office of the National Secretary.
Chapters-Chapters may be established in four-year
degree–granting accredited colleges and universities. The
process requires submission of a petition to the National
President, following the outline provided by the National
Office. You are invited to contact the National Office for
information regarding chapter establishment.
National
Convention-The national convention, held biennially, is the
governing body of AED. Each member is invited to attend and
participate in its program. The National Officers, with the
cooperation of the host chapter and Regional Director, arrange
the place, date and program of the convention. One official
delegate represents each active chapter at the convention. The
official chapter delegates constitute the voting members at the
business sessions during the convention.
Affiliations-AED
is affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement
of Science and is a member of the Association of College Honor
Societies.
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