By-Laws

Article 1

The association will be known as the Engaged Pedagogy Association (EPA).

Article 2

The purpose of the association is to encourage research, activities  and the exchange of
information on ending various forms of discrimination and changing existing  systems of  education.

Article 3

To advance the above-mentioned purposes, the association will :
(1) organize conferences
(2) publish a journal
(3) establish study groups
(4) promote other activities and project consistent with the purposes stated  in Article 2.

Article 4

Membership in the association is open to anyone who supports the  purposes stated in  Article 2
There are two classes of membership: regular and student.

Article 5

To become a member, interested persons need to apply to the association.

Article 6

Members will pay a set membership fee annually.

Article 7

Members can terminate membership at any time.

Article 8

Officers of the association shall hold office for a period of two  years.

Article 9

These by-laws may be amended by a unanimous vote in a general meeting.

Article 10
These By-laws come into effect January 1, 2003.

Membership

The Engaged Pedagogy Association in keeping with the traditions of other associations  expects participation from people with many different points of view.

Main Activities
-Annual Conferences in June (Members can give workshop and presentations.)
-Publication of annual journal
-Study groups, projects

Requirements for Membership
1. Support of the By-laws
2. Payment of annual membership
Regular    3,500 yen (US$ 30)
Student    2,500 yen (US$ 20)