Article 1: Name

The name of the organization is Association for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Education Studies.

Article 2: Membership

Membership is open to both individuals and associations.

Individuals: Membership is open to any individuals interested in the advancement of interdisciplinary education studies as an academic and professional field of study, such as university faculty and students and other independent researchers.

Associations: National or regional associations may establish partnership agreements with AAIDES. Members of partner associations are encouraged to join AAIDES individually and may receive membership benefits or discounts as determined by the Coordinating Committee.

Article 3: Dues

Due to varying economic conditions globally, individual members are encouraged but not required to pay dues. The Association operates primarily through voluntary contributions, conference fees, and other fundraising activities.

Article 4: Voting

A. All individual members, including officers of the Association are eligible to vote.

B. Individual members will vote in elections for officers and representatives.

C. The General Assembly will be comprised of a representative from each nation, region or continent. General Assembly members will vote on routine organizational matters and advise Coordinating Committee members as regards national, regional, and local issues and problems.

D. Voting and other Association business will be conducted, in general, electronically, via the internet, using secure online platforms designated by the Secretary, except when appropriate technology is not available to members or groups. The Secretary will be responsible for facilitating communication among members and committees, including members with non-internet connections.

E. Voting is limited to those members and General Assembly representatives who have participated in at least three meetings or official Association activities within the past six years.

F. When a candidate for an office fails to achieve a majority of votes, the two candidates with the most votes will stand in a “run-off” election to determine the elected official.

Article 5: Meetings

A. Meetings will be held every year, organized by the Conference Committee, in consultation with the Coordinating Committee and Representatives to the General Assembly.

B. Meetings of related organizations may be held concurrently.

C. Local affiliates are encouraged to meet annually.

Article 6: Governance Structure

A. Officers. There will be four officers elected by the general membership: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary. These four officials will constitute the Coordinating Committee, to define and recommend policy to the General Assembly. All officers serve six-year terms and may be re-elected once. The President will chair Coordinating Committee meetings and support the smooth and efficient functioning of the Association.

The Vice-President will chair the General Assembly and act as President in case of the President’s absence due to illness or resignation. The Treasurer will maintain records – accessible to all members – regarding the Association’s financial activities (if any). The Secretary will keep records of all Association business (membership list, minutes of all meetings, etc.), including an archive for an Association history, to be started immediately.

B. General Assembly. To encourage the organization of national and/or regional interdisciplinary education studies associations and promote the cause of interdisciplinary education studies in all nations, the General Assembly is chaired by the Vice-President. Each nation or region will elect one representative every six years; representatives are eligible for re-election once.

C. Standing Committees. All members are eligible to serve on standing committees. Standing Committee members serve six-year terms and may be reelected once. For effective operation, committees will be limited to seven members, elected by the general membership and chaired by the AAIDES President or her/his designate.

The President may make special appointments in consultation with the Coordinating Committee as circumstances suggest.

Article 7: Amendments

This Constitution may be amended by presenting a written amendment to the President, who will distribute it to the General Membership. The amendment will pass if it is agreed to by two-thirds of the voting members.

Article 8: RaTification

The constitution was ratified in October 2023.