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EUnitas - Join Us

EUnitas is the study association for all Bachelor European Public Health students at Maastricht University. The association was established in August 2009 and offers opportunities for professional development, networking, and social activities, aiming to create a fun and inclusive environment for both its members and all of the BEPH students.

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Applications are twice a year, in September and in January.

General Rules and Procedures 

  1. The committee applications are always open to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd students of the EPH. The board and committees cannot deny applications without specific reasoning (refer to code of conduct)

  2. All members must fill in a questionnaire and undergo an interview with at least 2 board members present, to ensure they are fit for the committee of application. From this, the board has the option to either accept or reject the application. 

    1. Individuals can reapply for committees in future application rounds. 

  3. General committee members cannot participate in board meetings unless explicitly told/necessary or due to a violation or (the code of conduct). 

  4. Board Members: Usually consists of a President, Vice President/Secretary, Treasurer, Head of education, and other roles like Event Coordinator or Internal/external coordinator.

    1. Major decisions regarding committees and the association are made by the board. Furthermore, all board members must be transparent about both decisions regarding their committee and financial decisions must be shared with all board members.

    2. The board cannot re-appoint themselves for a second term without opening board applications. 

  5. Members may raise general concerns or questions about the committees and/or board and these should be taken into account immediately and taken to either the confidential advisor or the board as a whole. 

  6. Rights & Responsibilities: Members have access to events, voting/participatory rights, special discounts, and sometimes exclusive EPH materials, but they must adhere to the association’s rules.

  7. Card: The EUnitas card can only be used for EUnitas events and purchases. A financial decision and spending must be made with consent from other board members. 

    1. Only the president and the treasurer can have access to the bank account and the card. Yet, all board members must be aware of all financial decisions taken by either board member.  

  8. If the EUnitas is unable to meet its financial obligations or has financial distress it should always consult the Maastricht finance department

    1. Committee members have no privileges in using the card and can face termination if used. 

Code of Conduct

The board has the option to terminate individuals' involvement in committees if they; are violent, engage in discriminatory or sexual behavior, consistently fail to meet their responsibilities, violate agreements, act unethically, misuse committee resources, misuse the EUnitas office, display persistent unprofessional conduct, engage in harassment or bullying, engage in fraud or consistent lying or violate the fiances of EUnitas and/or act in a manner detrimental to the committee's objectives.

 

The board also has the option to terminate other board members if they; are violent, engage in discriminatory or sexual behavior, consistently fail to meet their responsibilities, violate agreements, act unethically,  misuse committee resources, misuse the EUnitas office, display persistent unprofessional conduct, engage in harassment or bullying, engage in fraud or consistent lying or violate the fiances of EUnitas or act in a manner detrimental to committee's or the board.

Confidential Advisor 

One board member and one committee member can apply to become a confidential advisor (CA). They are highly advised to undergo training (either via Maastricht University or outside). Their task is to remain impartial concerning board, committee, or personal issues. Additionally, if EPH students or other general members encounter issues they can contact the confidential advisor to discuss them. If an issue is severe or breaks the code of conduct it is highly advised to make an appointment with a student advisor or UM psychologist or advise the student to make an appointment. The confidential advisors are not part of the board (unless they are a board-elected CA) and therefore cannot attend board meetings or discuss issues without the consent of the board. The CA needs to have an impartial relationship and opinion when issues are brought up and if issues are severe they have the option to step out. 

 

*Confidential advisors are not psychologists or therapists and cannot be liable for advice.*

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Code of Conduct

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