Handbooks and guides

Code of Ethics View Mortar Board’s official Code of Ethics.
Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules Mortar Board’s national governing documents are useful for your chapter’s reference.
General Mortar Board brochure Distribute this brochure at chapter events or as a part of your membership selections process. Chapters can request free professionally printed copies of this brochure by contacting the National Office. It is available in both normal print quality and high-resolution press quality.
Initiation Ceremony Booklet You chapter will benefit from this complete copy of the national initiation ceremony, complete with songs, scripts and poems. 
Logo Chapters and chapter representatives can download the official logo in a variety of formats and resolutions online.
Meeting Incentives At the 2006 Mortar Board National Conference, a group of students got together and asked “What would make you go to a meeting?”  See what they came up with and use these suggestions in your chapter’s planning efforts.
Membership Selection Presentation The selections process can be a difficult task, so browse through this presentation for tips that will help your chapter.
Membership Selection Handbook This complete guide to membership selections will help membership chairpersons with detailed information and tips for all aspects of the process. It is essential for advisors, chapter presidents and membership chairs.
Membership Selection Process This sample of the membership selection process will serve as a great resource to membership chairs and chapter presidents.
Membership Selection Timeline This sample timeline can assist you in planning your membership process.
New Member Orientation Guide Reviewing this brief how-to guide is a must for chapter presidents and membership chairs, as well as other members.  It will help you organize your selections, tapping, initiation and orientation efforts for the year.
Officer & Advisor Handbook

All chapter officers and advisors should refer to this guide frequently for advice on properly governing chapters and executing events.

Official Membership Booklet This guidebook is necessary for every Mortar Board initiate, containing the organization’s governing documents, historical facts, structural information and more.  Download a PDF version if you did not receive it upon initiation into your chapter.
Parliamentary Procedures Summary Govern your chapter properly by following these procedural rules.
Reading is Leading Resource Guide Need help planning a Reading is Leading program or event?  This guide will help you get on track.
Selection by Consensus Booklet Use this guide to execute a mock selections process with your chapter prior to the official selection date.
Service-Learning Guidebook Learn techniques to make your chapter’s service events leave a lasting, meaningful impression. 

Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact the National Office.

Mortar Board National Office | 1200 Chambers Road, Suite 201 | Columbus, Ohio 43212 | 800-989-6266 | © 2007 Mortar Board