NOSS exists to support professionals in educational institutions in making a positive difference in the lives of students.
CHAPTER DOCUMENTS
NOSS welcomes new chapters from areas who do not currently have a chapter. Those interested in starting a chapter may contact the NOSS office at acook@thenoss.org. A chapter must have a minimum of 25 members from a state or region, and the officers of the chapter must be members of NOSS. Reminder: NOSS chapters are asked to update the name of their chapter and their website to reflect the national organization's new name.
Free NOSS membership for Chapter Conferences
- Each chapter is given one free NOSS membership to award at their annual conference.
- Those eligible to win are people attending the conference who have never been a member of NOSS or NADE.
- Chapter officers are not eligible including incoming officers who are new to the organization since they are supposed to be members to hold office.
- Each chapter may determine how the award will be given. Many use it as a door prize.
- Once the winner is determined, a chapter officer should contact the NOSS office with the name, email and institution of the winner.
Chapter Activity Report -- Due annually on April 1st and November 1st.
Chapter Grants are longer be available. (effective January 1, 2026)
Chapter Leadership Handbook (update coming soon)
Sample Bylaws for NOSS Chapters
Chapter Insurance - Due annually by May 1st.
If the chapter insurance form is not submitted by May 1st, coverage cannot be guaranteed.
NOSS Chapter Oath of Office -- edit as needed