Student Handbook

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Student Handbook
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WEST GEORGIA
COLLEGE

CONTENTS

I ACADEMIC INFORMATION 1

Academic Advising

Class Attendance

Retention

Probation

Privacy of Information Act

Procedures for Appeals Hearing on Undergraduate

Admission or Readmission
Procedures in Appeals on Grades

II STUDENT SERVICES

Admissions Office
Registrar's Office
Financial Aid Office
Placement Office
Health Services
International Students
Women's Center
Student Development Center
Counseling Service
Study and Tutorial Service
Reading Service
Testing Service
Information Service

Student Activities

Student Activities Office
Socio/ Sororities
Social Fraternities
Honor Organizations

Departmental Organizations and

Professional Fraternities
Special Interest Groups
Religious Clubs
Publications

Student Government Association
Policies for the Use of the Student Center
Procedure for Approval and Recognition of

Student Organizations

Activity Services

Invitation of Speakers to Campus

OTHER SERVICES 10

The Library
Special Services
College Store
Laundry Service
College Post Office
Automobiles
Intercollegiate Athletics
Intramural Program

HOUSING

General Information
Housing Agreement

III. STUDENT CONDUCT AND
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

Student Conduct Code

Regents' Statement on Disruptive Behavior

Demonstrations

Changing Student Conduct Code

Disciplinary Procedures

Rights of Student Defendant

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CALENDAR

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Academic Information

Students are referred to the General Catalog for academic information concerning grades, class standing, probation, exclusion, and
readmission. Associate Dean of Faculties and the Registrar are available if assistance is needed in the interpretation of academic
regulations.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Each student is assigned to a faculty member who serves as his academic advisor and assists him In planning his program of study.
The student is expected to consult v/ith his advisor on all matters relating to his major and related work and to seek advice on other
questions concerning his academic program.

Records for each student ore compiled from admission documents, grade reports, test results, and reports from faculty advisors. Tests
are available to assess academic potential, vocational aptitude, and personal adjustment.

It is the student's responsibility to select and register for the proper course needed for his major program and which will enable him to
satisfy degree requirements at the time he expects to graduate. In selecting courses he may step up one level of course numbers or
down one, i.e., a freshman may step up to a 200-level course or a junior may step down to a 200-level course. If the student registers for
a course for which he has received credit at West Georgia College or elsewhere, he forfeits the course credit.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Each instructor determines the specific absence policy in his class. It is expected that he will announce that policy during the first few
meetings of the class. He judges whether absences are justified and determines if a student should remain in class or be dropped. In all
cases the student is responsible for all material presented in class and for all announcements and assignments.

Circulars inform the instructor of absences resulting from college-sponsored activities, and each student is issued a slip when he en-
ters the infirmary. The student is expected to explain all other absences to each of his instructors. Any non-dormitory student who must
be absent for more than three successive days is required to notify the Office of the Assoc. Dean of Faculties.

If a student for legitimate reasons is unable to continue attendance in a class he should formally drop the class or withdraw from the
College; otherwise a grade of F will be recorded.

RETENTION

ACADEMIC WARNING

A student will be on academic warning when his cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0. Penalty is not associated with
academic warning. The warning will be placed on his grade statements as follows: ACADEMIC WARNING.

DISMISSAL

Afull-time student failing to pass at least 5 hours in a given quarter will be dismissed.

A freshman student failing to earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 1 .5 after attempting 45 hours (or three quarters) will
be dismissed.

Students other than freshmen will be evaluated quarterly on the basis of cumulative grade point overage for the total number of
hours attempted. Hours transferred will be included in determining the total hours attempted; however, the cumulative grade point
average will be computed only on work completed at West Georgia College. A student failing to earn the cumulative grade point
average required for the total number of hours attempted as indicated below will be dismissed.

1 - 45 hours - 1 .5

46 - 90 hours - 1 .6

91 - 135 hours- 1.7

136 - hours - 1.8

Dismissed students may be readmitted on regular probation 12 months from the date of dismissal or may-be readmitted on summer

probation.

PROBATION

REGULAR PROBATION

If readmitted, the dismissed student must attain the cumulative grade point average required in the probation quarter or make
significant progress toward doing so (overall 2.0 in at least 10 hours). The student showing significant progress may remain on
probation an additional quarter in order to earn the cumulative grade point overage required (overall 2.0 in at least 10 hours).

SUMMER PROBATION

A dismissed student may attend summer quarter on probation in order to raise his cumulative grade average to the level required. If
the level required is attained, the student may enroll for the following fall quarter. If not, dismissal will be resumed for the remainder
of the original period. Students earning the privilege to continue under this provision must also earn on overall 2.0 record in at least 10
hours for the fall quarter.

RESTRICTIONS

Students on probation will not be eligible to participate in activities requiring public performance or to hold a student office. Students
on probation may not register for courses which require or might require public performances (e.g., choir, debating, and dramatics).
Music and speech majors are permitted to enroll in such courses if their major requires it, but ore not permitted to participate in off-
campus performances.

Students on probation will not be eligible for employment as student assistants. They are strongly advised to relinquish any outside
part-time employment.

WITHDRAWALS

Formal withdrawal from the College must begin with written approval from the Office of Student Development Services. At the time
approval is granted, specific instructions are given the student for the completion of his formal withdrawal. The student is not withdrawn
until clearance has been obtained from the Office of Student Development Services,

PRIVACY OF INFORMATION ACT

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, each West Georgia College student (post or present)
has the right of access to all educational information and data mamtamed on him/her by the institution

I A student has the right to "inspect and review" the following educational records in accordance with the limitafons

specified:

Record
a) Admission record or Student Folder File - e)ccept statements
obtained before January 1, 1975 and except confidential
statements obtained under the waiver of access right
provision

b) Permanent Academic record (courses token, grades re-
ceived, credits awarded, degrees conferred and related
information)

c) Academic Advisement record (courses taken, grades
received, and related information)

d) Admission to Teacher Education record

e) Student Teaching record (placement information and
evaluation)

f ) Academic or administrative department record

g) Discipline record

h) Financial Aid record - except confidential information or
data submitted by parents

j) Placement record - except statements obtained before
January 1, 1975 and except confidential statements ob-
tained under the wavier of access rights provision.

i) Personal counseling record - may be reviewed only by
another counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist of
the student's choice.

k) Medical record - may be reviewed only by another physician
of the student's choice

I) Financial record

Person to Contact

Registrar

(The Director of Admissions or the Dean of the Graduate School
may interpret items pertaining to admission in the Student
Folder File)

Registrar

Faculty Advisor

Dean of the School of Education
Director of Student Teaching

Appropriate department chairman or administrator
Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Life
Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid and Placement

Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Development

Director of Health Services
Director of Fiscal Affairs

II A student has " the right to a response from the institution to reasonable requests for explanations or interpretations," on

the content of a record. A request for explanation or interpretation should be made to the person occupying the on position
responsiblefor the record as indicated under Item I.

III A student has the right to "challenge the content" of an educational record (Item I) ,n which ". . . inaccurate misleading or
otherwise inappropriate data . . ." is believed to be in violation of his/her privacy or other rights. The procedure for challenging
the content is to submit a request for a hearing to the Chairman of the Appeals Subcommittee of the Faculty Senate. The Appeals
Subcommittee will recommend action to the Vice President. , .t

IV. Educational records are disposed of in accordance with the Georgia Records Act. Further information may be obtained from

theOfficeof the Dean of Student Services.

V The educational records of a student are available to faculty and other college personnel who can demonstrate to the person
in charge of the record that a legitimate need to know exists. For example, an academic advior has access to the permanent
academic record (Item I) at any time during the enrollment of an advisee. ^ ^ a rr,\

VI The educational records of a student are not available to persons other than those who qualify under Item V and Federal
agencies as authorized by law such as he Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, unless the student gives written per-
missionforreleaseof the record to a specific individual or agency.

VII "Directory Information" about each student is made available to the general public by the College such as- name, address,
telephone number, date and place of birth, classification, major, minor, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, par-
ticipation in officially recognized activities, weights and heights of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous
educationagency or institution attended by the student. . . .u , <

VIII "Directory Information" (part or all) will not be released to the general public ,f a student submits a written request to that ef-
fect to the Associate Dean of Student Services. In a case where "directory information" is to be withheld from a publication, the
request must be received in sufficient time to prevent delay in processing.

IX. Department of Public Safety records, employment records whicHi ore not related to an employee's status as an individual
student, and personal records which ore in sole possession of and not communicated to anyone other than the maker are not
subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

X. Upon request a student will receive a copy of information and/or data contained in on educational record at actual cost per page
of normally 3 to 10 cents. The copy will be made by personnel in the office charged with the responsibility of keeping the record.

PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS HEARING ON UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION OR
READAAISSION

The admissions policy of West Georgia College is designed to admit those students who will have a reasonable chance of success and
who seemmgly will profit from the educational program of the College. A student is considered for admission without regard to race,
creed sex, or national origin. Admission requirements ore those stated in the most current issue of the West Georgia College Bulletm^

Whenever on applicant for admission or readmission to the undergraduate school shall be denied admission or shall feel that his/her
application has not been given due consideration, such applicant shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following
procedure:

1 . The applicant shall submit his/her appeal in writing to the Director of Admissions. The applicant shall explain the reasons for
his/her appeal and enumerate all factors, both personal and academic, which he/she considers to be relevant to the appeal.
The Director of Admissions may:

a. reopen consideration of the individual's application on the basis of the additional factors presented by the applicant; or

b. refer the appeal to the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Senate Committee on Academic Policies and
Procedures, for recommendation regarding the case to the Director of Admissions.

The procedure in this instance is as follows:

( 1 ) The applicant shall be advised of his/her right to appear in person before the Committee;

(2) The applicant appearing before the Committee shall have the right to be assisted by on advisor of his/her choice;

(3) The Committee will review all facts and circumstances connected with the case. All matters upon which the decision will
be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Committee.

The decision shall be based solely upon such matters.
2. Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the Director of Admissions' decision regarding his/her appeal, he/she shall have the
right to further appeal as specified in Section C-2, Appeals, of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University System of
Georgia. The procedure in this instance is as follows:

a) Within five days of the decision by the Director of Admissions, the applicant shall appeal in writing to the President of the
College.

b. In making his decision, the President shall refer to the appeals decision of the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals.

c. After consideration of the Committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which shall be final so
far as the College is concerned.

d. Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the decision of the President, he/she shall have the right to appeal in writing to
the Board of Regents. Such an appeal shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary of the Board within ten days after the
President's decision and shall recite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. The Board or a committee of the
Board shall investigate the matter thoroughly and moke its decision which shall be final and binding for all purposes.

PROCEDURES IN APPEALS ON GRADES

Educational institutions hove the responsibility for evaluating students by standards and a grading system which is publicized and
known to faculty and students. The responsibility for determining the grade of each student rests on the faculty member who has
responsibility for teaching the course in which the student is enrolled. A grade originally assigned may be changed only with the consent
of the faculty member responsible for the grade, unless the change is made for process reasons only.

A student who feels that the grade he/she received in the class is arbitrary or unfair is entitled to a hearing before an impartial com-
mittee of the faculty. However, before appealing to the Committee, the student should exhaust all administrative remedies through the
department chairmen and appropriate deans. In order to guarantee procedural fairness to both the student and the faculty member in-
volved the following procedures shall govern such hearings:

l.The hearing committee shall be the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic
Policies and Procedures. The Subcommittee shall be composed of those faculty members who constitute its regular mem-
bership. No member of the Committee who is otherwise interested in the particular cose shall sit in judgement during the
proceeding.

2. Both the student and faculty member shall be present during the hearings (except when the Committee deliberates for its
decision). Each shall be given opportunity to present his/her case and to refute the case presented by the other.

3, The burden of proof of arbitrary or unfair grading rests on the student. The student should realize such a charge is a serious
one and refrain from taking capricious action.

4. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Committee. The
decision shall be based solely upon such matters.

5, Upon finding for the student, tfie Committee will in each instance attempt to counsel the faculty member to voluntarily
redress the grievance. In the event such counseling is ineffective, the Committee may recommend disciplinary action against
the faculty member to be taken by the appropriate administrative official.

student Services

ADMISSION'S OFFICE

All new students, both freshmen and transfer students, must submit applications and be processessed by the Admissions Office. Since
those reading this handbook are presumed to be enrolled students, familiarity with this office should already exist.

REGISTRAR'S OFFICE

This office has primary responsibility for scheduling all classes, maintaining all academic records on students, coordinating
registration procedures, evaluating a students progress toward a degree, recommending students for graduation, providing transcripts
to employers and other institutions (usually graduate) and publishing the College Bulletin annually and quarterly. Each student at the
college will be in frequent contact with this office and should become thoroughly familiar with its many services.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial oid is available to students to attend the College. The federal and state governments, the College, and many foundations,
companies and individuals provide funds for worthy and deserving students. A program of financial support is tailored to meet the
needs and special circumstances of each student. The program may involve a combination of the various types of available aid, ond
most of the aid programs may be renewed each year. Therefore, a student may be assured of financial aid throughout his college years.

The Director of Financial Aid administers the various programs that are available at West Georgia College. Financial policies and
scholarship awards are approved by the student Services Committee of West Georgia College.

PLACEMENT OFFICE

The chief goal of the Placement Office is to offer students and alumni a professional placement service. Counseling in the area of em-
ployment opportunities and placement is available to all students currently enrolled, those who previously attend, and those whose ap-
plications for admission hove been accepted. The Placement Office maintains continuous communications with employers and assists
students and alumni with employment opportunities which ore available. Notification of on-campus interviews is given to seniors by
mailings and by announcements in the college newspaper and the placement bulletin board. Dossiers are prepared for all graduating
seniors and for alumni who seek help in placement. Personal data and credentials are sent to a prospective employer upon request
from the registrant or the employer, or when an employer requests referrals of qualified candidates. The Placement Service also aids
students in obtaining part-time employment, while in school, and furnishes information concerning graduate schools and general fields
of employment.

HEALTH SERVICES

The student infirmary is under the daily supervision of a full-time physician. Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day.

For observation and minor illness, students are admitted to the infirmary as directed by the physician. All students who do not have
meal tickets for the college dining room must pay for meals while confined to the infirmary.

Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton offers modern services for medical and surgical cases. The student must assume all expenses
incurred through the use of the hospital facilities.

An accident-health insurance policy is available to all students. The cost is not included in the fees paid to the College. A brochure
contoining information on the policy will be mailed to each student prior to registration. Payment should be mode directly to the
representatives of the insurance company who will be on-campus at the time of registration.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ^ .. ,u .

The office for International Students is located in AAandeville Hall, and all entering foreign students are requested to report to this of-
fice as soon as they arrive on campus. The foreign student may receive information on housing, immigration matters, finances and any
other area where students from other countries need assistance in becoming integrated into the college community.

^he West Georgia Women's Center in AAandeville is open to serve all women, both students and faculty. The purpose of the Women's
Center is maximizing the growth and future of all women. General counseling is offered on careers, graduate school, |ob openings and
other matters that arise as women seek to broaden their fields of expertise.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER ^ . ,

The student Development Center, a part of Student Services, is located in AAandeville Hall. The Center offers a variety of services
which are open to all West Georgia College students. .

The services described below are continuous and students can usually.begin to participate at any time during the quarter. To inquire
about services students should go to room 127 AAandeville Hall or call 834-1416. Contacts with the Center are confidential and records
are not released without the student's permission.

COUNSELING SERVICE .u . ^ .

Professional counselors are available to assist students in coping with personal problems or m selecting a career. The studerits may
work individually with a counselor or in a small group. Workshops ore regularly held to help students learn to plan their future or to deal
with other concerns of college life.

STUDY AND TUTORIAL SERVICE ^^ . ,,

Achievement programs for students with study or learning problems are coordinated through the Center. These programs invo ve the
student working individually with a counselor or collectively in a small self-improvement group conducted by a specially trained
student. In addition, a student and faculty tutorial service is coordinated through the Center.

''AtS!!J?pe^^!?sn! ovllable to assist students who are having difficulty with college level reading. Students may develop their
reading skills through a supervised, drop-in lab or through a reading improvement course offered for credit.

'^Te^sI'a'Ifd^pe^soIlMn^emories are often used to assist the student in assessing his study habits and aptitudes. The Student Develop-
ment Center is also the test center for several notional and state testing programs.

INFORMATION SERVICE

liitninKilion regarding entrance tests and other graduate school requirements is usually available and current career infornnation is
maintained at the Center.

Students needing assistance of a type not provided by the Center con usually be directed to the proper source by the counselors.

Student Activities

An education at WGC means more than attending classes. Other tools are essential for a well-rounded education. A wide range of
co-curricular activities are offered to the students. These activities are available to satisfy student's needs. Co-curricular activities
ore not separate and apart from the ocodemic; they serve to increase the total academic experience.

More than 60 chartered student groups ore available to students. These give the students ample opportunity to become involved in
planning activities, making new friends, developing leadership qualities, and receiving recognition for a job well done. Included are
organizations which govern living groups, campus-wide government organizations, academic college student organizations, religious
groups and recreational groups.

Students staff the campus publications including the campus newspaper, THE WEST GEORGIAN and the yearbook, the CHIEFAIN. All
organizations offer at least three levels of involvement: participating member, committee member or head, or officers.

POLICIES FOR THE USE OF WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER

GENERAL

The West Georgia College Student Center is a multipurpose building. Due to the unique nature of this building, it is the focal point for
many diversified activities. The Student Center primarily serves the campus community, although there are occasions when other groups
or individuals wish to use the Student Center facilities.

It is important to keep in mind that the primary function of the college is educational and that the activities of all its ports should be
directly or indirectly related to this purpose. Recreation, relaxation and an opportunity for social, informal association are all related to a
sound developmental philosophy of individual growth. Criteria regarding the use of the Student Center must be guided by this general
principle and the following guidelines will be useful in establishing who may use this building and under what conditions.

JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Personnel having direct and immediate responsibility for the management and supervision of the Student Center are te Director of
Student Activities. General responsibility for the entire building rests with the Director of Fiscal Affairs, with the Dean of Student Services
having general responsibility for the student activity functions carried on within the building.

Student Activity Facilities

These areas of the Student Center include meeting rooms, conference rooms, recreation areas, offices of student organizations and
other areas leading into and adjacent to the Student Center Building. These facilities are intenned primarily for the use of the college
community. These facilities are also available to other special groups such as camps, clinics, retreats, seminars, conferences, and work-
shops. It is assumed here that these groups are allowed use of college facilities because of their educational nature or for other reasons
which are determined to be in the best interest of the college.

USE BY NON COLLEGE PERSONNEL

1 . Invited guests ore allowed use of the facility provided they are:

a. Invited by an individual student for a specific occasion.

b. Invited by an agency of the college for conferences, special functions, tours or official visits.

c. Invited by a recognized student organization to attend specific programs.

The use of the Student Center by a guest is limited to a specific occasion to which he/she is invited and is not to be interpreted to in-
clude regular repeated use of the facilities.

2. Public Service Programs or Meetings

a. Programs of a special nature which are principally designed to provide members of the college community with viable
linkages with a larger city community on matters of social and cultural relationships and with public service projects or ac-
tivities.

b. Activities sponsored by recognized non-profit service organizations for which no other suitable facilities are available
within the local area and for which it can be clearly demonstrated that a major public or institutional benefit would be ren-
dered.

c. Programs sponsored are by outside organizations or groups, mainly in the summer months, in which pre-college students
participate and when such programs are determined to be in the best interest of the college.

RESERVATION AND SCHEDULING OF ACTIVITY FACILITIES

The Director of Student Activities is responsible for scheduling and supervising all meeting and display areas of the Student Center. All
requests for the use of these facilities must be placed with the Activities Office well in advance of the anticipated function. Before any
function is approved and scheduled, the Director of Student Activities shalh

1. Determine if a request for the use of the facilities of the Student Center complies with the general guidelines of this
document. If, in the Director's judgement, the request does not comply, he shall refuse to schedule the activity or display,

2. Determine if the activity will impede or in any way affect the normal operation or flow of traffic in and around the
Student Center.

3. Reserve the right to specify the location of an activity or display or to move the location of on activity or display if the
function is causing an interruption of the normal operation of the Center or of any other activity being conducted in the Cen-
ter.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

THF STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE has responsibility for coordinating all cannpus organizations. This office also works with
studenPglup? n pLning anJ in;ier.ent,ng prograr^s and oct,vities of ,n,erest to the campus con.r.uni,y. A range o ,n,eres, are
represented by r.ore than 60 student organizations. If you ore interested in obtaining more informat,on on any of the follow,ng
groups ius, call the Directory of Student Activities (834-1364). The general nature of the groups will be expla,ned and you w.ll be
rlr^d o a member of the group that can give you more specific informat,on such as gualificat.on, dues, and membersh.p ap-

plications.

SOCIAL SORORITIES

Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Chi Omega

Delta Delta Delta

Kappa Delta

Phi AAu

Delta Sigma Theta

SOCIAL FRATERNITIES

Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Tau Omega
Chi Phi

Kappa Alpha Psi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Delta Tau Delta
Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Nu

HONOR ORGANIZATION S

Accolade (Senior Women's Service Organization)

Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Women's Honor Society)

Gamma Theta Upsilon

Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society)

Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)

Phi Delta Kappa (Education Honor Society)

Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Men's Honor Society)

Phi Kappa Phi (Scholastic Honors)

Pi Gamma Mu (Social Science Honor Society)

Presidential Scholars

DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITIES

Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Administration)

Alpha Phi Omega

Archaeology Club

Chemical Society

Council for Exceptional Children

Delta Mu (Women Music Majors and Minors)

Geology Club

Health, Physical Education and Recreation Club

Phi Beta Lambda (Business Education)

Philosophy Club

Psychology Club

Sociology Club

Student Association of Educators

Student Music Educators National Conference

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Barbell Club
Black Student Alliance
Broadcasting Club
Concert and Pep Band
Debate Team
Ebony Players
Flying Club '

Friends in Action
Grotto of N.S.S.
International Club
Intramural Association

RELIGIOUS CLUBS

Baptist Student Union
Canterbury Club
Campus Crusade for Christ
Wesley Foundation
Out Reach

Karate Club

Latin Club

Letterman'sClub

Sport Parachute Team

Student Art Association

Student ACM

Student International Meditation Society

Theater Art Society

United Voices

WGC Choirs

PUBLICATIONS

The West Georgian Newspaper
Chieftain-Year Book
Eclectic-Literary Magazine

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Upon legislration each student becoiTies a member of the student body and is eligible to participate in student government. The
governing organization for the student body is the Student Government Association, v^hich fosters self-discipline, self-government, and
constructive policies concerning scholastic and co-curricular activities. It has traditionally stimulated high standards in matters of per-
sonal conduct and has, in cooperation with the College Administration, helped to make and to enforce student regulations. The College
Program Board is a group of interested students who work with the Student Activities Office in developing entertainment programs for
the entire campus.

PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL AND RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION

Recognition shall be granted only to organizations whose purpose and proposed activities are clearly related to the educational goals
and mission of the college. Recognition shall be denied if evidence presented shows that the proposed organization will present sub-
stantial likelihood of material interference with the educational function and daily operation of the college or if its activities will be in
conflict with the lows or public policies of the State of Georgia and the United States.

APPLICATION FORM

An organization seeking recognition must submit the following required information in writing to the Student Government
Association Executive Committee and to the Student Activities Office on the form furnished by that office:
] . Name

2. Purpose (including explanation of why the organization is desirable on campus)

3. Qualifications for membership

4. Constitution and By-Laws (including (a) fees, dues, and other considerations for membership; (b) officer and leadership
structure;) (c) time and manner of election of officers; (d) time and location of meetings).

5. Names of students to join (minimum of 10 required)

6. Faculty sponsor (required)

7. Explanation of any extra-campus affiliation (e.g., notional parent organization)

8. Names of prospective members who will serve as spokesmen for the organization during recognition procedure and after
(it is required that two be named)

REVIEW PROCEDURE

After the required information for recognition is received in writing by the Student Government Executive Committee and the Student
Activities Office, the following steps must be completed:

1 . Forwarded to the Student Senate for approval.

a. The Student Senate may at its discretion request a formal hearing of the proposed organization. Upon approval by the
Student Senate, the proposed recognition is:

2. Forwarded to the Office of Student Services for approval.

a. The Dean may request a hearing for presentation of oral and documentary evidence supporting or opposing recognition.

b. A recording or transcript of the hearing may be made and preserved for use in possible appeals and reviews.

c. Following approval by the Office of Student Services, the proposal is:

3. Forwarded to the Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate for approval, then

4. Forwarded to the Faculty Senate for a recommendation to the President of the college for final approval.

If the Student Government Association, the Office of Student Services, Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate, or the
Faculty Senate disapproves recognition, the organization may appeal to the next highest individual or committee in the recognition
procedure. (The appeal shall be in such form as the reviewing individual or committee may require).

RIGHTS OF RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS

1 . To use collee facilities and equipment, subject to the Board of Regents Policies and to College regulations governing the use of
facilities and equipment, and to reasonable scheduling and clearance of particular facilities and equipment by the Office of Student Ac-
tivities and/oY the Department of Public Safety.

2. To be listed in college publications such as the yearbook, student handbook, catalog, etc.

ACTIVITY SERVICES

1 . College Calendar - The Activities Offices maintains the official college calendar. To moke reservations for the various facilities and
to schedule events, please contact the Activities Office. All activities must be scheduled on the Master Calendar to assure the use of the
space and obtain publicity for your program.

2. Dup//cofion Service - The Activities Office will make copies of papers, books, articles, etc. for a minimum charge. To have
duplication done, please contact the Activities Office.

3. /.D. Cords - Every student enrolled must have an I.D. Cord. This will be used as identification, for registration and payment of fees,
library book check-out, and for admittance to college sponsored activities and events. I.D. Cards can be obtained by coming by the
Student Activities Office.

4. Sign Printing - The College Program Board provides a sign printing service. Signs of various sizes, types, and styles are available for
a small fee. Any request for signs should be made by contacting the Activities Office, Request should be made at least 5 days in advance
of need.

INVITATION OF SPEAKERS TO CAMPUS

Chartered groups of West Georgia students shall be allowed to invite and hear any person of their own choosing. In order to
safeguard the College and the College community from abuse and/or disorder and to allow for adequate preparation and orderly
scheduling, the student group must request and receive permission through the offices of the Dean of Student Services or the Dean of
Academic Affairs as appropriate. Inviations to outside speaers must always represent the desire of a chartered student group and not
the will of an external individual or group.

It should be mode clear to the academic and larger community that sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply ap-
proval or endorsement of the views expressed, either by the sponsoring group or the Institution.

The president of the College or his authorized representative may cancel a speaker's reservation when there is clear and present
danger that the appearance would threaten the orderly operation of the College. Such cancellation shall be communicated to the
sponsoring organization through the Dean of Student Services.

ATNtlTIC

WEST
;0R6IA COLLEGE

CMHOLLTON. OEOROIA

MPKKTnMT or PIAHT 0tll*TlC.

1 . John F. Kaniwdy Memorial Chapel

2. Thomai Bonner House

3. Cobb Hall

4. Melton Hall (Butinett Office)

6. Adamton Hall (Public Services)

7. Mandeville Hall *

8. Sanford Hall **

9. Infirmary (Health Center)

10. Martha Munro Building

11. Pott Office

12. Old Biology Building

13. Auditorium

* Admittioni.ReqIttrar, HouIb

14. Education Building (Old)

15. Callaway Building

16. GunnHall

17. Boy liin Hall

18. Downs Hall

19. BowdonHall

20. Math t Phytic* Building

21. Library

22. Social Science Building

23. Clattroom Artt Building

24. Health & Physical Education 3S

25. Student Center 39

26. Row Hall ^

27. AycockHoll *^

, Comseling

Gordon Watson Hall
Stroiier Hall
Pritchord Hall
Roberti Hall
Education Center
Biology ft Chemittry BIdg.
Food Service Building
Tyus HaH
Plont Operations
Landscaping and Grounds
Alumni House
President's Home
Baptist Student Center
. Wesley Foundation

Other Services

THE LIBRARY

A library is one of the most important structures on any campus, and West Georgia College is proud to have one of the most modern
library facilities in the State of Georgia. This four-story structure was conntructed in 1968 and features numerous study and conference
rooms, hundreds of study carrels, microfilm reading rooms, and research study areas for graduate students. The library currently houses
169,970 volumes, 10,640 reels of microfilm, and more than 300,000 total pieces of microtext.

SPECIAL SERVICES

The Computer Center, located in the Mathematics-Physics Building of the Academic Center, provides data processing services for the
entire College and is used for instruction, research, and administration.

The center is equipped with an IBM S/360 Mod 40 digital computer with four disk drives and a high speed printer and card reader.
Telecommunication with an IBM S/360 Mod 65 computer at the University of Georgia is maintained by an IBM 2741 Communications
Terminal.

The Instructional Media Center, Located on the ground floor of the Old Biology Building, assists faculty members from all departments
in improving instruction through the use of audio-visual materials. Established to provide audio-visual equipment, it has a trained staff
to provide professional services and consultation in developing more effective means of instruction. Services include production of
35mm slides and filmstrips, audio and video tapes, 35 mm slides with audio tape, original art work, charts, graphs, tope dubbing, dry
mounting, laminating, and film procurement from various film libraries. Equipment includes overhead, slide, filmstrip and motion pic-
ture projectors, tape recorders, casette recorders, and record players.

COLLEGE STORE

For the convenience of the students, the College maintains a bookstore in the College Auditorium (ground floor), where students may
purchase textbooks, pencils, pens, notebooks, stationery, toilet articles, records, jewelry and other items.

The cost of textbooks depends upon the course token and the choice of new or used books. New texts cost approximately $45.00 per
quarter; used texts, about one-third less. Store hours are 8:00 am. -5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Each residence hall on-campus has an automatic washer and dryer.

The Apex Linen Service is recommended for all interested students. This service provides two sheets, one pillow case, and four large
bath towels each week of the school year, except during summer quarter. The cost is $33.00 for the school year plus a $10.00 deposit
which is refundable at the end of the school year if all linen is returned with the key to the student's locker. Additional information is
mailed to each student upon receipt of a request for housing.

COLLEGE POST OFFICE

The college post office is located in the Student Center. All students ore assigned a campus mail box. Resident students hove a mail
box in their residence halls and are given the combination at their respective residences. Students who reside off campus are required
to check at the College Post Office at the beginning of the quarter for their box combination.

Moil should be addressed in this form:

Joe Doe

Box 00000, (Residence Hall)

West Georgia College

Carrollton, Georgia 301 17

All United States moil services including registered moil, certified moil, insured moil, and purchases of money orders ore provided by
the college post office. Through the interoffice service, mail may be sent to other students and faculty free. Nome, box number, and
residence hall are required on mail sent to a student. All students, including those living off -campus, ore assigned a mailbox.

Post office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Boxes should be checked daily.

AUTOMOBILES

All students, faculty and staff motor vehicles operated on campus must be registered with the West Georgia College Department of
Public Safety and must display a current permit, except those vehicles parked at meters during zone parking hours.

Vehicles must be registered regardless of the length of time they are operated on campus. Vehicles can be registered at the campus
police department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. At all other hours a temporary permit may be
obtained. All students may have cars on campus.

All members of the college community including students, faculty and staff are urged to familiarize themselves with the college traf-
f ice code and are expected not only to observe the traffic regulations but to pay fines for violations of them .

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Intercollegiate athletics are an integral port of the overall recreational program at West Georgia College. The College is a member
the South Atlantic Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Policy is determined by a faculty committee.

Men compete infercpllegiately in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, tennis, and track; women compete intercollegiately in
basketball, tennis, and volleyball. Outstanding teams and individuals compete in notional tournaments.

The Braves basketball team won the notional championship in 1974, the first national title ever in the state of Georgia.

INTRAMURAL PROGRAM

Opportunities for recreation, social contacts and healthful exercise are provided by the College through on excellent intramural
program for those not participating in intercollegiate athletics. A variety of team and individual sports is provided in which the in-
dividual may compete. All students ore urged to participate in this program.

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Housing

GENERAL INFORMATION

Philosophy - Res,dence hall hv,ng a. Wes, Georgia Callage offers a signif,can, con.ribut.an ,o ,f.e total educational development of
each rden' student os he learns from individuals of var,ed backgrounds, experiences, ond personal ph,losaph,es. Hormon,ous hv,ng,
"adened hl^^^^^^^^^^ and increased human understanding are all desired results of the residence experience. The environment of a hall
s la ge y depe d^^^^^^^ upon, he cooperation, interest and participation of each student. Individual respons.bi ty and ,n,at,ve ore esse^
a ha octenlts of communal living. Most of the West Georgia living centers have been constructed m the las. ten yeors. They not only
miet the phystafne^^^^ of comfort' safety and attractive surroundings, but also a,d ,n the development of a discpl.ned m,nd, o socol
consciousness and a large degree of responsibility for governing a group s affairs.

S oZr Each c|,3,e?of mole and female residence halls on compus are guided by an area coordinator who assumes ma,or respon-

^^r :^;:S ^^irn:::.:!^:! re.u,red to res,de on campus unless they are marr,ed or v.g w,th parents, relat.es or

^t-r^tzrr^:xrr::^"^:::::z

6eotTeacoZZcyeor ,f the private room is requested after the beginning of fall quarter. A pr,vate room reserva ,an may be can-
ce ed Inly f a wT ten concello'on is submitted to the Hous,ng Off ,ce prior to the beginning of a quarter for wh,ch the cancellat,on s
de 'ed (i e a r^uest must be submmiited prior to the end of fall quarter if a student wishes to drop the pr.vate room for wmie quar^
Ir Tf su h can eHaron procedures are no. followed the student will au.oma.icolly be billed for .he priva.e room. Once a quarter has
bequ e re ide d hall opening day) a private room request cannot be cancelled unless the studen has another student move ,n,o
IZo^eZlZL the room change period or the s.uden, wi.h .he priva.e room moves into a room wi.h another student. In either
se' w^e co^ce 10 m Jbe submitted by ,he student with the pnvote room to .he Housing Office.f a student moves ,n,o on empty
om:hou a roommate during a room change, the room will be classified as pr.va.e and on additional prorated charge w,ll be

made

maae. . _] .u

Consolidation Authority - A student living alone but who has not properly requested a private room may be required to e,ther pay

.his policy.

HOUSING AGREEMENT

The housing agreement is bmding for one quarter. (The accommodat.ons ,n the res.dence halls normally are not available dur,ng
times when the College is not in session. Special arrangements must be approved by the Housing Office.
The Director of Housing reserves the right to:

( 1 ) Change room assignments at any time;

(2) Use any or all rooms over holiday periods;

(3) Inspect student rooms at times convenient to the staff to insure heolth and safety stondords.

institutional regulations.

ditionol charge of ^ I .UU will De maae ror ucn ..y ..p,^..^ ^^. ~ ,^ _ > ^_^^_ ^^ ..,hori.eH kevs bv a student is

wher

'"Domoaes Students will be held responsible for any and all damages to, or loss of, college property within their assigned residence

occupied and by carrying personal property insurance. The College is not responsioie y

During the first week 50% refund

During the second week 40% refund

During the third week 20% refund

During the fourth week ^^ refund

Thereafter

Overnight Guests - Overnight visitors of the same sex may be entertained in the hall. Guests must have permission from the oc^

the residence halls.

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Room Privacy - It Is the intention of the Housing Office to insure the Individual student's right of privacy In residence hall room. In-
sofar OS students do not violate Institutional regulations or civil lav^^T they may be assured that their privacy will not be violated by
College officials. It is the policy of the College to conform to existing law when working with those cases where a search of a students'
in a campus residence hall Is involved.

The Resident Advisors In each residence hall are in possession of a master key. These keys exist primarily for the convenience and
safety of the students and ore not to be used by Resident Advisors to enter a student's room without permission.

Curfew and Sign-Out - No female student will be required to sign In or out of the residence hall. The official closing hour for
women's residence halls is 1 2:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 A.M. Friday and Saturday evenings. If a student does not
plan to return by the official closing hour, she may sign out for a front door key. All students who have signed out for a front door key
must return it to the properly designated area before 1 :00 P.M. Students who return their keys late will be fined $1 .00. A student losing
the key will be fined $10.00. Any student found guilty of abusing the key privilege will receive automatic disciplinary probation.

Open House - Open house hours may not exceed the maximum limits established by the College (i.e., not before noon on any day
and not after the closing hour of women's residence halls). Any building housing freshmen women will be limited fall quarter to one
week-day and weekends (Friday and Saturday) for open house hours. This regulation is subject to change at the beginning of winter
quarter upon a majority vote of residents. In upperclass female buildingss open house hours will be determined at the beginning of fall
quarter by a majority vote of residents. There will be shared responsibility between male and female students who are in violation of
the open hous epolicy.

Appliances and Electrical Equipment Policy - The following items are permited in the residence halls provided they are U.L. (Un-
derwriters' Laboratories) approved: Study Lamps, Typewriters, Television (limit one per room), Radios, Record Players, Tape Recorders,
Clocks, Extension Cords (not exceeding 8', limit two per room). Grounded Television Antennas, Refrigerators (not exceeding 3' in
height, nor exceeding 2 amps). Heating Pads, Electric Shavers, Hair Dryers, Hair Setters, Electric Blankets, Fans and Immersable Coffee
Percolators.

The following items are prohibited in the residence halls:

Irons (may be stored but not used in rooms), Popcorn Poppers With Open Coils or With Separate Exposed Heating Units, Hot Plates, Ex-
tension Cords with multiple outlets (cube taps). Waffle Irons, Immersion Coils, Air Conditioners, Electrical Fry Pans, and Electrical Broilers
These items ore prohibited primarily because of their potential as a source of fire in the residence halls. Secondarily, the use of food
preparation appliances tend to increase and encourage pests such as roaches, rats and other undesirable insects.

Kitchens - Kitchens are available in all halls for preparing snacks and hot drinks. Although food preparation is not permitted in
student rooms, non-perishable food for immediate consumption (i.e., care packages from home) willl be permitted only if stored in a
sealed container. Apparatus for the preparation of food is permitted in student rooms if it complies with the above stated regulations.

Pots - Pets are not allowed in the halls at any time, with the exception of tropical fish or turtles. Each resident is permitted one
aquarium with maximum capacity of 10 gallons. All electrical and mechanical equipment must be U.L. approved.

Firearms, Fireworks and Inflammables - Candles, fire crackers, explosives and chemicals such as gasoline, benzine and naptha
may not be used or stored in student rooms. (See Georgia Regulations Criminal Code, Section 26-1404 and 26-1405). The possession of
firearms, projectile propelling devices, ammunition, or weapons of any kind is prohibited in student rooms. Arrangements for storage of
firearms must be made with the head resident or area coordinator.

Fire and Fire Safety Equipment - At the beginning of each quarter instructions wll be given by the Resident Advisor as to what route
to follow in cose of fire. This route will be posted on the bulletin board and it is your responsibility to be familiar with it. All students are
required to cooperate completely in any fire drills conducted during the year. During a fire drill or actual fire, wear your shoes and rain-
coat while vacating the building and also carry a towel which can be placed over your face to help protect against the heat and smoke.

Excape diograms, fire extenguishers, alarm systems, and fire safety doors are all classified as Life Safety Equipment. Tampering with
such equipment endangers the lives of others and will not be tolerated. Setting fires or turning in false alarms is a serious offense (State
Regulation Criminal Code, Section 5-1501 , 26-1502, 91- 107A, 91-9906).

Vendors and Salesmen - For the protection of students and to prevent interruptions of students, solicitation or selling is not permitted
in the residence halls. If you encounter a soles person in the residence hall, notify your Resident Advisor or Wing Advisor/Head
Resident immediately.

Theft - The College is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property. Thefts which occur in the residence halls should be
reported immediately to the Wing Advisor/Head Resident and the Department of Public Safety. Students are reminded to lock their
doors whenever they leave their rooms.

Bicycle and Motorcycle Storage - The storage of bicycles end motorcycles in student rooms or elsewhere in the residence hall is
prohibited.

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student Conduct and Disciplinary

Procedures

students ore admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation that they will have developed acceptable personal stan-
dords of conduct and ethics. Also, students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regulations and standards of the
college, and the laws of the community, state and nation, and to respect the standards of their fellow students. Students assume
responsibility for their own conduct, and through their hall councils and the student judiciary system, accept responsibility for the
behavior of their fellow students.

College reulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or withdrawal. By
the act of registration the student implies and occeptance of the standards and regulations which are stated in this handbook and
in other publications of the college. Students should realize that any behovior which reflects adversely upon the students of West
Georgia College or upon the College will make the individual involved liable for disciplinary action. This is true whether the In-
cident occurs on campus or off campus.

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

/. ACADEMIC IRREGULARITY

1. No student shall receive or give assistance not authorized by the instructor in the preparation of any essay, laboratory report,
examination or other assignment included in on academic course.

2. No student shall take or attempt to take, steal or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the con-
duct of a class, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory equipment and roll books.

3. No student shall sell, give, lend or otherv^/ise furnish to any unauthorized person material which can be shown to contain the
questions or answers to any examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent date in any course of study offered by the college,
without authorization from the instructor.

4. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student sub-
mitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated and when the ideas of another are incorporated in the paper
they must be appropriately acknowledged.

II. ACADEMIC IRREGULARITY PROCEDURE

When a student is charged with academic dishonesty the case shall be referred to the Faculty Senate sub-committee on Academic Ap-
peals where it will be reviewed with full assurances of procedural due process.

III. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages is discouraged. The drinking, possession or transportation of
alcoholic beverages by any student under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited. No policy or regulation of the college sanctions either the
use of alcoholic beverages or actions in contravention of State, Federal, or local laws regarding their purchase or consumption. Such
laws are strictly applicable.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus is prohibited with the exception of rooms leased by students in residence halls
and the area adjacent to the Student Center kown as "Love Valley."

1 . Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or their covering container.

2. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall non-private areas such as lobbies, recreation rooms,
lounges, or community baths.

3. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition at any time or on any occasion on or off campus, as made manifest by
boisterousness, rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or by vulgar, profane, lewd, or unbecoming language.

IV. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

Malicious or unauthorized intentional damage or destruction of property belonging to the college, to a member of the college com-
munity, or to a visitor to the campus, is prohibited.

V. DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY

1 . No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating a riot or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal
operation of the college. This section should not be construed so as to deny any student the right of peaceful, non-disruptive assembly.

2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free movenn:it of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of
college facullties, or materially interfere with the normal operation of the college or with authorized events being held on the campus.

3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment indoors or outdoors during classroom hours is prohibited. (Any
use of sound amplification equipment must be cleared through the Student Activities Office.)

VI. DISORDERLY CONDUCT

1 . Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervised by the college
orany recognized college organization is prohibited.

2. No student shall push, strike, or physically assault, or threaten to do the some, to any member of the faculty, administration, staff or
student body orany visitor to the campus. , i . ii

3 No student shall enter or attempt to enter any dance or social, athletic or any other event sponsored by supervised by the college or
any recognized college organization without credentials for admission, i.e., ticket, identification card, invitation, or any reasonable
qualifications established for attendance. At such college functions a student must present proper credentials to properly identified
collegefaculty and staff upon their request. r . ,i t i. j

4. 'No student shall interfere with, or give false name to, or fail to cooperate with, any properly identified college faculty, ad-
ministration or staff personnel while these persons are in the performance of their duties.

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5. The following ore expressly prohibited: harrossment of, or interference with, firemen, policemen or other persons engaged in the
performance of their official duties; forcible dentention of any person oh Cc(,llege property; loitering on the campus especially in the
areas adjacent to the student center, gymnasium or residence halls. "\

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VII. DRUGS

The possession or use (without valid medical or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or dangerous
drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited.

VII. FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS

No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, conterfeited, or forged, any record, form or document used by the
college. No student shall furnish false information to the college.

VIII. EXPLOSIVES

No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the
college or any recognized college organization.

IX. FIRE SAFETY

1 . No student shall tamper with fire safety equipment.

2. The unauthorized possession, sale, furnishing or use of any incendiary device is prohibited.

3. No student shall set or cause to be set any unauthorized fire in or on college property.

4. The possession or use of fireworks on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized
college organization is prohibited. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible
effect by combustion, explosion, or detonation.

5. No student shall make, or cause to be made, a false fire alarm.

X. WEAPONS

Students are prohibited from possession of firearms on college propertly or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any
recognized college organization. The possession or use of any other offensive weapons is prohibited.

XI. HAZING

All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation or orientation into college life or into the life of any college group which tend to oc-
casion or allow physical or mental suffering ore prohibited.

XII. JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFRACTIONS

Students who knowingly act in concert to violate college regulations have individual and joint responsibility for such violation and
such, concerted acts are prohibited.

XIII. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

1 . Lending, selling or otherwise transferring a student identification card or meal ticket is prohibited.

2. The use of a student identification card or meal ticket by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited.

XIV. THER

1 . No student shall sell a textbook not his own without written permission of the owner.

2. No student shall take, attempt to take, or keep in his possession, items of college property, or items belonging to students, faculty,
staff, student groups or visitors to the campus without proper authorization.

XV. UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OR USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES

1 . No student shall make unauthorized entry into any college building, office, or other faculty; nor shall any person remain without
authorization in any building after normal closing hours.

2. No student shall moke unauthorized use of any college faculity.

3. Unauthorized possession or use of college keys is prohibited.

4. Students and/or student groups may not make reservations in their names for outside groups or organizations to use College space.

XVI. GAMBUNG

The playing of cards or any other game of skill or chance for money or other items of value is prohibited.

XVII. REPEATED VIOLATIONS

Repeated violations of published rules or regulations of the college, which cumulatively indicate on unwillingness or inability to con-
form to the standards of the college for student life, will result in the severest penalties applicable.

XVIII. VIOLATION OF OUTSIDE LAW

Violation of local, state, or federal law, on or off the campus, which violative act constitutes a clear and present danger of material in-
terference with the normal, orderly operation and processess of the college, or with the requirements of appropriate discipline, is
prohibited.

XIX. MISUSE OF COLLEGE NAME

Use of the college's name for soliciting funds or for some other activity without prior approval of proper college authorities, or any
misuse of the college's name, is prohibited.

XX. SOLICITATION

With the following exceptions, solicitation on the West Georgia College campus is prohibited:

1. Any organization sponsoring fund raising activities on campus by selling doughnuts, candy, cakes, cookies or other novelties
generally accepted as fund raising items.

2. Distribution of information.

3. Military recruitment or other recruitment activity under sponsorship of the Placement Office.

4. Visits by company representatives to residence hall must be by appointment only unless sponsored by a hall council as an educa-
tional program.

5. Sale of tickets to college sponsored activities.

6. Requests for financial support from student organizations by non-profit service or charitable organizations.

Any activities involving solicitation must comply with existing regulations regarding use of college facilities. All types of door to door
solicitation in the residence halls is specifically prohibited.

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XX/. VIOLATION OF CAMPUS TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

(See the Department of Public Safety for a copy of the current Traffic Code).

Anyone registering a vehicle on behalf of another student is subject to a fine of $25.00.

XXII. VIOLATIONS OF COLLEGE HOUSING REGULATIONS

(See section on Housing Regulations)

REGENTS' STATEMENT ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

The following ,s the policy of the Board of Regents regarding disruptive behavior in any institution of the University System. The rights,
responsibilities and prohibitions contained in this Statement are incorporated as a part of these regulations.

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia reaffirms its policies to support fully freedom of expression by each mem-
ber of the academic community and to preserve and protect the rights and freedom of its faculty members and students to engage in
debate decision, peaceful and non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates specifically to the problem described
below It does not change or in any way infringe upon the Boord's existing policies and practices in support of freedom of expression
and action . Rather, it is considered necessary to combat the ultimate effect of irresponsible disruptive and obstructive actions by students
and faculty which tend to destroy academic freedom and the institutional structures through which it operates.

In recent years a new and serious problem has appeared on many college and university compuses in the nation. Some students
faculty members, and others have on occasion engaged in demonstrations, sit-ins and other activities that hove clearly and deliberately
interfered with the regular and orderly operation of the institution concerned. Typically, these actions have been the physical oc-
cupation of a building or campus area for a protracted period of time or the use or display of verbal or written obscenities involving m-
decent or disorderly conduct. .u . m i

These actions have gone beyond all heretofore recognized bounds of meetings for discussion, persuasion, or even protest in that^ ( 1 )
acquiescence to demands of the demonstrators is the condition for dispersal, and (2) the reasonable and written directions of in-
stitutional officials to disperse hove been ignored. Such activities thus hove become clearly recognizable as an action of force,
operating outside all established channels on the campus, including that of intellectual debate and persuasion which are at the very

^TeBoard'of Regents is deeply concerned by this new problem. Under the Constitution of the State of Georgia, under all applicable
court rulings and in keeping with the tradition of higher education in the United States, the Board is ultimately responsible for the or-
derly operation of the several institutions o f the University System and the preservation of academic freedom in these institutions. The
Boardcannotand will not divert itself of this responsibility.

Of equal or even greater importance, such action of force as has been described above destroys the very essence of higher
education This once is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak, and debate on any aspect or issue of life.
This freedom, which reaches its full flowering on college and university campuses, is on essential part of American democracy, com-
parable to the jury system or the electoral process.

For these reasons and in order to respond directly and specifically to this new problem the Board of Regents stipulates that any
student faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or disrupts any
teaching research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on
any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irresponsibility and shall
be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment.

The Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and hove a mutual respon-
sibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pursuits of
teaching, learning, and other campus activities. . . ,- i i , ,

The Board of Regents understands that this policy is consistent with resolutions adopted by the American Association of University
Professors in April 1968, by the Association of American Colleges in January, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Association
for Higher Education in March 1968, condemning actions taken to disrupt the oprations of institutions of higher education. (Minutes,
1968-69, pp. 166-169).

Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly ore fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the
rights of students to express their views or to peacefully protest and peacefully dissent against actions and opinions with which they

'^' On-campus demonstrations, cleared at least 48 hours m advance through the office of the Dean of Student Services, may be con-
ducted in areas which are generally available to students provided such demonstrations are conducted in an orderly manner, do not in^
terfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings and ceremonies, or with other events and

'"No"'rrire's';f 'thfcollege community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or in any way interfere
with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus activities, or any college process.

CHANGING STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

The Student Government Association shall be empowered to recommend desired changes through the offices of the Dean of Student
Services and the President of the College. Students shall be notified of approved changes through announcement in the West Georgian.
Changes will become effective upon publication.

^When a student is charged with violation of conduct regulations, disposition of the student's case shall be afforded according to Con-
stitutional requirements, due process and in keeping with the procedures outlined below: .hromnlnint shall con-

1 . All complaints of alleged violation by a student shall be made in writing to the OHice of Student Services. Each complaint shall
tainastatementof facts outlining each alleged act of misconduct.

2. The student shall be notified that he/she is accused of o violation and will be asked to come in for a conference to discuss the com-

plaint.

3. At the above mentioned conference, the student shall be advised that:

a. The case is being referred directly to the disciplinary system. i , l

b. He/she may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation, waive all further hearing, and request that the college officials take
appropriate action.

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c. He/she may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation and request that the case be referred to the college disciplinary system
for a hearing.

4. The student is expected to notify his or her parents or guardian of the charges, and these persons may request a conference with
the college officials prior to the hearing in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 refered to earlier in
this Handbook.

5. The decision reached by the hearing board shall be communicated in writing to the Assistant Dean of Student Services as a recom-
mendation. It will specify the action taken by the hearing body and the interest of the college which has been adversely affected by the
conduct which necessitated the disciplinary action. Upon the request of the student or his parents or guardian, a summary of the eviden-
ce will be communicated.

6. The student shall be notified in writing of his or her right to appeal the decision of the hearing body. In cases of appeal, any action
assessed by the hearing body shall be suspended pending the ouucome of the appeal to the President of the college. A copy of the final
decision shall be mailed to the student and, if the student is a minor or if he so requests, to his parents or guardian.

RIGHTS OF STUDENT DEFENDANT

In formal hearings, the student defendant shall be afforded all rights required by due process including:

a. The right to an advisor of his or her choice.

b. The right to question the complainant.

c. The right to present evidence in his or her behalf.

d. The right to call witnesses in his or her behalf.

e. The right to remain silent and have no inference of guilt drawn from such silence.

f. The right to cross examination.

g. The right to appeal if suspension or expulsion is imposed.

h. A tape recording and/or summary transcription of the proceedings shall be kept and made available at the student's request for
the sole purpose of appeal from a decision of suspension or expulsion. The student may also have a verbatim transcript made at his own
expense. The college shall also have this option at its expense.

i. The right to be advised of his right to appeal.

j. The right to attend classes and required college functions until a hearing is held and a decision is rendered. Exceptions to this would
be made when the student's presence would create clear and present danger of material interference with the normal operation and
processes or the requirements of appropriate discipline at the college.

In such case, the Office of Student Services may impose temporary protective measures, including suspension, pending a hearing,
which may be reasonably necessary. Such temporary protective measures may be applied where the student is accused of violation of a
college regulation or of a local, state or federal law or regulation. It is understood that such temporary protective measures, if applied,
will be without avoidable prejudice to the student.

DISCIPL INAR Y MEASURES

The following are possible disciplinary measures which may be imposed upon a student for an infraction of the Student Conduct
Code. This list shall not be taken to be exhaustive and may be enlarged or modified to meet particular circumstances in any given case.

1 . Expulsion - permanent severance of the student's relationship with the college.

2. Disciplinary Suspension - temporary severance of the student's relationship with the college for o specific period of time, though
not less than one quarter.

3. Disciplinary Probation - notice to the student that any further major disciplinary violation may result in suspension; disciplinary
probation might also include one or more of the following; the setting of restriction, the issuing of a reprimand, restitution.

4. Reprimand

Oral Reprimand - an oral disapproval issued to the student.

Letter Reprimand - a written statement of disapproval to the student.

5. Restrictions - exclusion from enjoying or participating i:

A. Social activities

B. Identification card privileges

6. Restitution and Fines - reimbursement tor damage to or misappropriation of property; this may take the form of appropriate service
other compensation

7. Forced Withdrawal - from the academic course within which the offense occurred without credit for the course.

8. Change in Grade - for the course in which the offense occurred.

APPELLATE PROCEDURE

When a student is expelled or suspended by action of the judicial system, such student shall have the right to appeal in accodrance
with the following procedures:

1 . The person aggrieved shall appeal in writing to the President of the college within five days after notification of the decision of
which he complains. The President shall within five days appoint a committee composed of three members of the faculty of the college
or he shall utilize the services of an appropriate existing committee. This committee shall review all facts and make its findings and
report thereon to the President. After consideration of the committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which
shall be final so far as the institution is concerned.

2. A student may appeal on grounds that the evidence was not sufficient to find him guilty or other specified revelant grounds. In
either case he shall clearly slate his grounds for appeal in his written statement to the President.

3. The President shall be given a tape recording and/or written summary of the proceedings in the original hearing by the judicial
system. If a verbatim transcript has been made, it shall be made available to the President for his consideration.

4. When the President of the college has rendered his decision in writing on any appeal, the student will be considered to hove
exhausted his remedies on the local level.

5. Should the aggrieved person be dissatisfied with the decision of the President, he shall have the right to appeal in writing to the
Boord of Regents. An appeal to the Board of Regents shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Board within a
period of ten days after the President's decision and shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision.

6. Notwithstanding any other provision, the President is authorized to review any student discipline case and take such action as he
deems appropriate with respect thereto. His review may be based upon (1 ) the record made before the judiciary system; (2) oral or
written arguments made to him by the parties or their representatives; (3) a de novo evidentiary hearing before him or (4) any
combination of the foregoing methods. 1^

FALL QUARTER, 1976

September 1

Last day for nevj students to file applications for fall

quarter

September 19

Residence halls open

September 19-21

Orientation for Freshmen

September 21-22

Registration

September 23

Classes begin

September 23-24

Class changes and

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late registration

November 24-26

Thanksgiving recess

November 29

Classes resume

December 8-9

Examinations

December 10

January 2

Christmas recess

WINTER QUARTER, 1976

December 13

Last day for new students to file applications for v^inter

quarter

January 2

Residence halls open

January 2-3

Orientation for Freshmen

January 3

Registration

January 4

Classes begin

January 4-7

Class charges and late registration

March 1 3

Graduation

March 14-17

Examinations

March 18-21

Spring recess

SPRING QUARTER, 1977

March 2

Last day for nev^^ students to file applications for spring

quarter

March 20

Residence halls open

March 20-21

Orientation for Freshmen

March 22

Registration

March 23

Classes begin

March 23-25

Class charges and

late registration

June 1

Free day

June 2-3, 6-7

Examinations

June 5

Graduation

SU/V\MER QUARTER, 1977

May 25

Last day for new students to file applications for sum

mer quarter

June 12

Residence halls open

June 12-13

Orientation for Freshmen

June 14

Registration

June 15

Classes begin

June 15-17

Class changes and late registration

July 4

Holiday

August 1 4

Graduation

August 15-18

Examinations

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