1980-1981 Hill Topics: A Student Handbook LaGrange Colege

1980-1981
HILL T0PICS

LAGRANGE COLLEGE

ACADEMIC CAL

1980 FALL QUARTER

Sept. 7 Dormitories and Dining Hall open
Sept. 8 Registration of pre-registered, trans-

fer.readmission and graduate students.
Sept. 9 Registration of new freshmen
Sept. 10 Classes begin for all students
Sept. 12 "I" grades must be changed to perma-
nent grades. Last day for registering
and changing courses. No refund for
individual courses dropped after this
date.

Nov. 15 Homecoming
Nov. 21 Reading day
Nov. 22-25 Examinations. End of quarter.

1981 WINTER QUARTER

Jan. 4 Dormitories open.

Jan. 5 Registration for all students.

Jan. 6 Classes begin for all students.

DAR 1980-1981

Jan. 9 "I" grades must be changed to perma
nent grades. Last day for registering or
changing courses. No refund for indi-
vidual courses dropped after this date.
March 11 Reading day.
March 12-14 Examinations. End of quarter.

1981 SPRING QUARTER

March 22 Dormitories open
March 23 Registration for all students.
March 24 Classes begin for all students.
March 27 "I" grades must be changed to perma-
nent grades. Last day for registering or
changing courses. No refund forindi
vidual courses dropped after this date.
May 29 Reading day.
May 20-Jun. 2 Examinations. End of quarter.
June 6 Graduation

SUMMER SESSIONS

Information about Summer Sessions will be published in a separate bulletin during Spring of each year.

Welcome to LaGrange College You are part of a great tradition.
LaGrange College will celebrate her 150th year during the Exciting
Eighties and that will be just the beginning of the decade. Dr. Walter
Young Murphy, twenty-first president, has set the direction for a future
dedicated to academic excellence and individual development. A
million dollar Student Center is under construction as evidence that the
Eighties are going to be energetic for students at LC.

So, as you begin your association with the LaGrange College family,
be cognizant of the fact that "LC is the Place to Be!" because YOU are
here. This handbook is designed to help you maximize your LC experi-
ence. Please read it carefully.

You have made an important choice and a good one. You have chosen
LaGrange as the college in which you wish to pursue your life goals. LaGrange
College has made an important choice. It has chosen you to be a part of its
student body becauseof the kind of person you are. I am convinced that we are
right for each other.

Our courses of study and our campus life are designed to offer you the finest
possible education to help you fully realize your potential and to enable you
to live a productive and satisfying life. There are courses here that will equip you with knowledge, judgement and
skills, opportunities here to develop leadership ability, to form lasting friendships, and to develop an appreciation for
great art, and challenges here that encourage commitment to life's highest values and to a religious perspective that
will give meaning to your life.

All of us here faculty members, administrators, and staff members are eager to help you in every way we can.
These are truly important years in your life. We look forwafdTo arharing thenji wirth you.

Walter Y ./Murphy

A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS

The Dean of Students and staff provide the focal point
through which student life and development at LaGrange
College are coordinated. The Dean of Students strives to
provide leadership and continuity to the programs and
policies which are implemented to benefit individual stu-
dents as well as groups of students. All members of the
staff are available to all students for advice and special
counseling when special problems arise.

All members of the staff have particular student ser-
vices under their direction, including housing, facility
reservations, orientation, student activities, counseling,
and general advisement. Become familiar with these
people early in your college career.

People are more important than things. You will want to
become acquainted not only with those pictured in this
booklet, but also with all the others you can meet. Associ-
ation with people is as vital as textbook knowledge. It is
our conviction that most people on this campus are
friendly, willing to be of assistance and desire in return
your friendship. To have a friend you must be a friend.

Often you will find that it will be helpful to seek the
assistance of one of the deans or other members of our
staff. Please do not hesitate to seak this help when you
feel a need for it.

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Dr. Jim Nabors - Dean of Student Development
Nancy Alford - Associate Dean of Student Development
Jennifer Massey - Secretary to Student Development
Margaret Funderburk - College Nurse

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Max Wood President

James Sparks Men's Vice President

Margaret Crawl Women's Vice President

Diane Covil Secretary

Cheryl Hines Treasurer

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Dear Friend,

Welcome to LaGrange College - the place to be! Your pres-
ence here indicates your desire for a quality education. The
faculty and administration here at LaGrange are of the highest
caliber and most important have the same desire to provide
quality instructions that you are to receive it.

Naturally, your first concern while here should be academics.
But your tenure here at LC will provide you with many more op-
portunities to learn outside the classroom. It is here that your
most profound growth can occur.

LaGrange College, although a small institution, offers a large
variety of extra-curricular activities. For each student there are
a number of organizations in which he or she can become
involved. I would like to encourage you to explore the oppor-
tunities that each group affords its members and to become in-
volved in the group or groups that will best meet your needs.

Whether your stay at LaGrange will be four years or two years
or however long, LaGrange College will have an influence on
you. I challenge you to have an influence on LaGrange College
and to do all you can to make this school even better.

You have within yourself, the talent, potential and qualities to
help LaGrange College continue to be the successful institu-
tion that it has been for many years. Let's not pass up any oppor-
tunity to better ourselves or those around us.

On behalf of the the SGA of which you are now a part, I hope
you will find happiness and success while here at LaGrange
College.

Sincerely,

Max Wood, President

Student Government Association

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PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The purpose of the Association shall be to encourage
students to assume individual and group responsibility in
the community life at LaGrange College, to maintain a
high standard of honor in every phase of college life, and
to develop a sense of loyalty to the ideals of the Associa-
tion.

Student Government at LaGrange College is designed
to offer students a democratic experience during their
stay in college. In hopes of creating within students more
of an awareness and responsibility for our democratic
system of living, the Student Government strives to direct
all matters pertaining to student affairs. Every student has
his own personal responsibility as a member of this cam-
pus democracy.

Matters pertaining to Student Government are under
the general direction of the Student Government Asso-
ciation and its branches and by the Dean of Students and
the Student Affairs Committee.

The S.G.A. has three branches. The Executive Council,
under the direction of officers elected by a campus-wide
vote, coordinates all student activities on the campus.
The Legislative Council makes the rules which regulate
the democratic living of LaGrange College Students. The
Judicial Council may hear cases involving a breach of
college discipline.

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

Carol Andrews
Lisa Brumbeloe
Mark Callaway
Pat Chkoreff
Carol Howington
Floyd Taylor
Mark White
Karen Young

Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Phi
Delta Tau Delta
Kappa Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Phi Mu
Zeta Phi Beta
Circle K

Inter-Faith Council
Elsie Extra
Quadrangle
Scroll
W.A.A.
M.A.A.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Alpha Psi Omega
Chi Epsilon
Rotaract
Hilltoppers
B.S.U.

Wesley Fellowship
Student Nurses Association

Hawkes
Turner
Boatwright
Henry Dorm
Town Student Representative
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
Phi Beta Lambda

Association of Black Collegians
Student Education Association

Phi Tau Chi
Omicron Delta Kappa

HEALTH SERVICE
A student clinic staffed by the college nurse is located in the Smith
Building. LaGrange College students who need medical attention
should call at the college clinic during clinic hours, which will be posted
at the beginning of the Fall Quarter. Atothertimesand in cases of emer-
gency, students should consult the residence counselor to secure the
nurse. Students should seek clinic service as soon as possible after they
become aware of symptoms of physical disorder, then they should fol-
low the advice of the medical authorities. LaGrange College students
are also asked to observe clinic rules and regulations that will be posted
at the same time the clinic hours are posted. The clinic is for dormitory
students only.

The bookstore, which is operated by LaGrange College forthe conven-
ience of students, handles all texts and supplies necessary for college
work. These must be paid for when purchased either by cash or check.
No charge accounts are carried.

Bookstore Hours.

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Arrangements may be made for special hours.

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Chapel services are student-oriented interdenominational assem-
blies, sponsored by religious organizations on campus. Services are
held on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

LIBRARY

Library Hours during Fall, Winter and Spring Quarter are:
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Saturday 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

and 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Extended hours during final exams.

Summer Hours will be posted at the beginning of Summer Quarter.

POST OFFICE

The campus post office is the one means of communication between
the students and the administration and faculty. Therefore, it is required
that each student (including town students) register for a post office
box at the post office immediately upon arriving at the college

Post Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 until 12:00 noon

Outgoing mail is collected between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. and at 12:00
noon. The Zip Code is 30240.

CHECK CASHING
You can cash small checks on campus at the College
Bookstore, the dining hall, and in the Business Office.
You may be asked to show your student ID card when
cashing checks.

If a check is returned for insufficient funds, you'll have
to pay a $5.00 service charge. But don't bounce more than
one check on the school. A second returned check means
loss of check-cashing privileges.

There are three local banks Peoples, LaGrange, and
C & S which operate close to campus. For conveni-
ence, it is a good idea to transfer your account to one of
these banks; however, many businesses in town will
accept checks form out-of-town banks.

FINANCIAL AID
The college offers you a wide variety of financial
assistance programs. Once you and your parents or
spouse commit all of your possible resources, the Finan-
cial Aid Office will make every effort to bridge the finan-
cial gap with a financial aid "package" That package may
consist of one or more of the following types of aid:

1. Scholarship

2. Basic Educational Opportunity Grant

3. Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant

4. College Work Study (part time employment)

5. National Direct Student Loan

6. Federally Insured Student (bank) Loan

7. Federal Nursing Student Loan

8. Federal Nursing Scholarship

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9. Georgia Incentive Scholarship
10. Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant

Application forms and information concerning loans,
grants, and student employment may be obtained from
the Financial Aid Office in Qui I lian Building.

FOOD SERVICES

The college operates a cafeteria located in thecenterof
the campus and there are vending machines located in
the Student Center. In addition, the bookstore has limited
food service during the hours it is open. Although the
cafeteria is used primarily by residence hall students, it is
open on a cash basis to all students.

The food may not be like Mama used to make, but
rumor has it (and this is "hearsay", you understand) that
some students actually like the food. And you can have
input into the quality and type of food served by making
your views on campus food known in one of three ways:
(1 ) talk directly to the food service director; (2) serve on
the Food Service Committee of the SGA; or (3) offeryour
suggestions to any member of the Food Service Commit-
tee.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS
An official identification card is issued to you without
charge. You may use your ID card to cash checks, check
out library books, enter college activities and obtain
theater tickets. You must validate your ID card at registra-
tion each quarterorit will no longer be current. If you lose

your ID card, report it to the Business Office in Quillian
Building where a replacement card will be issued for a
$5.00 fee.

LOST AND FOUND PROCEDURES
If you find an item on campus, turn it in to the Dean of
Students Office which maintains the official lost and
found department for the College.

If you loose an item check first in the building where
you lost it and then with the Dean of Students Office.

PARKING

As an ever greater number of students bring cars to the
campus, parking becomes an ever greater headache.
First, consider if you really need to have a car, then be
sure to register it during registration and avoid a hassle
by reading and following all campus parking policies as
published in the pamphlet "Transportation Etiquette".

LAUNDRY FACILITIES
The college has equipped three areas with washing
machines and dryers. These are Henry Hall, Turner Hall
and laundry building next to Smith. The maintenance
department makes every attempt to keep these machines
in top working condition; if one is not working please
report it to the Hall Director or the maintenance depart-
ment. Because of misuse of machines and facilities in the
past it has become necessary to lock up the campus
laundry facilities. Hours for use of campus laundry
facilities will be8:00a.m. until 1 1:00 p.m. Please plan your
chores accordingly. Anyone abusing the laundry ma-
chines will be subject to strict disciplinary action.

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PARKING
PAYOR
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LIFE AT LC

You are now in the warm, sunny West Georgia Garden
region. Outdoor activities abound swimming, boating,
hiking, golf, tennis, camping, fishing, water skiing, and
more. If you like the great outdoors you've come to the
right place.

Summer is the dominant season in LaGrange. From
March to November the days are generally warm. Of
course, into each life some rain must fall, so remember
you'll need wet weather gear, too. December usually
heralds our short winter season but then you'll be on
vacation for six weeks! The blustery spring season arrives
early and beautifully to the West Point Lake region and
the school year closes out on a note of flowers, greenery
and warm sunny days once more.

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
The city of LaGrange has much to offer you. There are
three modern cinemas and one drive-in to entertain those
who are interested in the big screen. Other recreational
facilities include numerous city parks, a miniature golf
course, skating rink, regulation golf course, swimming
pools. There are many public access areas on West Point
Lake just minutes from campus.

LaGrange has a wide variety of stores. There are
department stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, drug

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stores, and boutiques, and craft shops of every descrip-
tion. There is also a large number of grocery stores and
restaurants to keep the calorie count high and banks to
make or break your pocketbook. Butaboveall, LaGrange
offers a friendly town with friendly people.

RELIGIOUS LIFE
Spiritual growth is encouraged as an integral part of
your total college experience. The various churches in
and around LaGrange welcome your attendance and
participation in their activities.

CULTURAL CENTER
LaGrange can boast of being a center for the arts. The
Chattahoochee Valley Art Association sponsors in con-
junction with the college, art exhibits and programs at
their facility on Hines Street. You will have an opportunity
to join the LaGrange Mutual Concert Association. There
are opportunities for participation in dramatic, musical
and dance groups. This community is very interested in
providing opportunities for residents to develop their
talents. Become involved, share you talent with us.

VA/UO TO CCC ABOUT \A/ U A T

WHAT'S HAPPENING

What's happening on campus is a whole lot of every-
thing. It would be absolutely impossible to list the full
array of campus activities, so the following topics are just
some things you can get into at LC.

CAMPUS PUBLICATIONS
The "Elsie Extra" is the weekly campus newsletter
written and published by students. The Quadrangle is the
college yearbook that dates back to 1914 and contains
a visual and verbal record of the college, including activi-
ties, organizations, sports, social life and traditions. The
Scroll is a publication of creative literary and art works of
students. It is printed in the spring quarter.

SGA SPECIAL EVENTS
The SGA sponsors various types of entertainment for
your enjoyment. You will have the opportunity to see folk,
country and western, and popular variety acts as well as
magic, acrobatic and game programs. Be sure to let your
preferences be known to the Executive Council; they
solicit your suggestions.

FORUM

The college sponsors speakers and programs of inter-
est to the college community. Forum programs are
announced in the monthly calender and you are encour-
aged to attend and take part. Credit can be earned by
attending Forum as stated in the official college bulletin.

FILMS, FILMS, FILMS
SGA sponsors a film series featuring all branches of the
cinematic arts, including popular movies in the "I wanted
to see, but missed" category. These movies are shown in
the Simpson Room bi-monthly. Check your calendar for
the schedule.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
LaGrange College is a member of the Georgia Inter-
scholastic Athletic Conference and takes pride in chal-
lenging for Conference Championships in basketball and
tennis. Track and golf teams are fielded when interest is
high and women's tennis team is always a most repre-
sentative group.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS
A wide range of organized intramural sports are offered
for both men and women. You can participate in team or
individual sports, and in addition, some coed tourna-
ments are featured. A large number of students partici-
pate in intramural sports. Why not sign up now? You can
check with physical educational personnel in the gym for
details.

SPECIAL TRADITIONAL EVENTS
Orientation week kicks off the year with a variety of
social events. Homecoming is the most notable and
colorful of traditional campus events. Homecoming
features a parade, smorgasbord, a basketball game, a

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dance and many open houses, receptions, reunions, and
special observances.

Honor's Day, held in May, is a time when the college
pauses to pay tribute to the campus' most outstanding
scholars. Another spring event is "Step Singing" in which
campus organizations vie fortrophies in an outdoorsing-
ing competition. The Senior Brunch marks the end of an
era for the college's senior class members.

Dorm Daze is a special event planned specifically for
resident students. Games and activities precede a dining
extravaganza.

GETTIN' IT TOGETHER

You should never run out of organizations to join on
campus. In fact, your biggest problem may be realistically

limiting your involvement in order to get the most out of
your nonacademic opportunities. At the present time,
there are more than 30 organizations which provide a
wide range of student-participation activities on the
LaGrange College campus.

You are encouraged to plan your schedule to allow
time for participation in some activities of your choice.
This not only creates a sense of belonging of being a
vital part of campus life but also has an educational
value in providing a wide range of enjoyable outlets for
the development of special interests and talents.

If you share an interest with other students in an area in
which there is presently no student organization, why not
form a group of your own? It's easy. Just draft a constitu-
tion, elect officers, secure a faculty or staff adviser, and
submit this information on the appropriate registration
forms to the Dean of Students Office. Remember, if you
wish to use college facilities or the LaGrange College
name, your group must be officially registered with the
college.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association is the official
governing body of student population and is clearly the
most important student group. It wields substantial
power commensurate with its budget and purpose. It

provides an outlet for student opinion, promotes co-
operative effort in the general welfare of the college com-
munity, and fosters an academic and social climate as a
means of building a rich heritage.

The SGA is composed of three bodies the Executive
Council, the Legislative Council, the Judicial Council.

The Executive Council is responsible for the activities
program on campus. Among its many programs include
Homecoming, Quadrangle, May Dayas well asfilm series
and variety programs.

The Legislative Council is the legislative arm of the
SGA. Its primary responsibilities include making recom-
mendations to the administration for changes in policies
affecting student life, holding student convocations,
placing students on numerous college committees,
assisting and educating students on a variety of topics,
and through the college committee structure, effecting
changes in college policies and procedures.

As the judicial branch of the SGA, the Judicial Council
is concerned with the enforcement of college regulations
and the interpretation of the Student Government Asso-
ciation constitution. In addition, the Judicial Board over-
sees student election.

The Student Government Association at LaGrange
College is a live, viable force which has introduced in-
novative changes in both the academic and social
spheres of collegiate life. The participation of each and
every student is needed to make the SGA a functional,
representative, responsive organization.

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RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
The Inter-Faith Council, composed of representatives
from various organizations, was established for the
purpose of encouraging students to take an active part in
their respective religious organizations on campus.
Along with coordinating the activities of these organiza-
tions, it sponsors various speakers and entertainers that
are beneficial to all students. Groups recognized on the
LC campus are the Baptist Student Union, Inter-Varsity
Christian Fellowhip, Chi Epsilon, Wesley Fellowship.
GREEK ORGANIZATIONS
A major factor in the college's social life is the fraternity
and sorority system. Through the fraternities and sorori-
ties, students are given the opportunity to develop leader-
ship, responsibility, and many lasting friendships.

INTER FRATERNITY COUNCIL
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the coordinating

body of the fraternity system. IFC develops policies,

rules, and regulations and coordinates activities affecting

all social fraternities.
The Interfraternity Councii is composed of each of the

fraternity chapters on campus: Delta Tau Delta, Kappa

Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
The social sororities are governed by the Panhellenic
Council which develops policies, rules, and regulations
and coordinates the activities affecting all social sorori-
ties.

Sororities at LaGrange are: Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa
Delta, Phi Mu.

OTHER RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Alpha Mu Gamma is an honorary foreign language society.
Alpha Psi Omega is an honorary drama fraternity. Membership
is by invitation.

The Association of Black Collegians is a group of concerned
young men and women dedicated to promoting inter-racial
harmony and understanding.

Circle K, LaGrange College Chapter 102 isa Kiwanis sponsored
fellowship of college men and women organized into service
clubs. Guiding principles of Circle K are the daily living of the
Golden Rule and service to college and community.

The Hilltoppers is an organization of students who greet new
students and visiting groups and promote the good will and
friendship of LaGrange College.

The M.A.A. regulates the intramural sports program, which is
designed to offer every male student the opportunity to partici-
pate in some type of competitive sport. Trophies and awards are
given to winners in individual sports, and the organization with
the greatest number of victories receives the Intramural Sports
Trophy.

Omicron Delta Kappa, commonly called ODK, is a national
leadership fraternity for men and women. Juniors and seniors
are eligible on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership,
and service in campus life.

Phi Beta Lambda is a national business fraternity especially
designed fordeclared business majors. The purpose of Phi Beta
Lambda is to provide opportunities for postsecondary and
college students to develop vocational competencies for busi-
ness and office occupations and business teacher education.
Phi Beta Lambda also promotes a sense of civic and personal
responsibility. Membership is open to any declared business
major.

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Pi Gamma Mu, Georgia Delta Chapter, is a national social
science honorary fraternity. Membership is extended to
advanced students in the social science disciplines of history,
sociology, political science and economics.

Pi Tau Chi is a national religious honor society for students in
the field of religion with a 3.0 average or above.

Rotoract is a Rotary Club sponsored fellowship of college men
and women. Rotaract develops leadership and responsible citi-
zenship through service to the college and community.

Sigma is the honorary society for faculty and majors in the
Science Division. Membership is limited to those students who
have taken at least four courses in science and mathematics.

The Student Educational Association is an organization for
those students majoring in elementary and secondary educa-
tion. This organization is striving to help those going into teach-
ing to recognize the responsibility ahead of them.

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION

The Women's Athletic Association strives to create team
cooperation and a spirit of good sportsmanship. Every woman
student is a member of the W.A.A., which is governed by the
W.A.A. Council. The W.A.A. sponsors intramural sports compe-
tition.

The Intramural sports program is designed to give each woman
on campus an opportunity for participation. Trophies, charms,
and letters are awarded to teams and individuals winning the
various competitions. The W.A.A. Council referees all the
women's sports and also the men's intramural volleyball.

SURVIVING IN ACADEME

The information contained in this section is designed
to help steer you through the sometimes confusing,
sometimes awesome halls of academe. First, remember
the college catalogue is the official document regarding
academic policies; hence; you are urged to read it. How-
ever, when in doubt, you can consult your adviser, your
department chairperson, the dean, or the Student Devel-
opment Office.

THE GRADING MAZE
All college classes issue one of the following types of
grades to evaluate course work:

A. Superior

B. Above Average

C. Average

D. Below Average
F. Failing

I. Incomplete - This grade is assigned in case a student
is doing satisfactory work butforsome reason beyond
his control has been unable to complete the work
during that quarter. This deferment must be given
within approval in advance by the instructor and the
Academic Dean.
N. No credit or non-credit

W. Withdrawn passing. Normally a grade of W will not be

assigned after mid-quarter.
U. Withdrawn failing. The grade of U is indicated in com-

putation of grade point average.
O. Penalty failing. This grade is given for a breach of

honor and is computed in grade point average.
T. Audit withdrawn

HOW AM I DOING REALLY?
Each course you take will be worth so many credits.
The number of credits a course is worth, often, but not
always, equals the number of times the class meets each
week. The catalog can tell you how many credits a course
is worth.

In order to graduate from LC, you will have to maintain
a 2.0 (C) average. The following example will show you
how to calculate your average:

Class Credits Grade Points

English 5 A (4 points) 20(5x4)

History 5 D (1 point) 5 (5x1)

Math 5 C (2 points) 10 (5 x 2)

Physical Education 1 B (3 points) 3 (1x3 )

16 33 points

Credit hours

In order to calculate the grade point averabe (GPA) on
the above example, just divide the points (33) by the num-
ber credit hours attempted (16). In this example the GPA
is 2.06, just barely more than the 2.0 average required for
graduation.

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ACADEMIC PROBATION AND OTHER SORROWS
Students are placed on academic probation when the
quality of work is such that progress toward graduation is
in jeopardy. The purpose of probation is warning; it is not
a penalty. Students on probation and their parents shall be
notified and the regulations governing probation shall be
called to their attention.

Students in the freshman class (fewer than 45 quarter
hours of credit) who fail to maintain a 1.3 cumulative
grade-point average at the end of any quarter for which
they are enrolled will be placed on academic probation.
For sophomores (fewer than 90 quarter hours of credit) a
1.65 cumulative grade-point average is required; for
juniors (fewer than 135 quarter hours) and seniors (135
quarter hours and beyond) a 2.0 cumulative grade-point
average is required. In most cases, students have three
quarters to remove their probationary status. Failing to
do so makes these students subject to suspension or
exclusion.

Students are also subject to suspension or exclusion
for failure to earn at least five quarter hours of academic
credit in any quarter, or for other valid academic reasons.
In the case of part-time students, the extent of application
of these regulations will be at the discretion of the Aca-
demic Dean. Normally all applications of the regulations
will be based upon a fifteen quarter-hour academic load

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HELP ON THE FRONT LINE
In the struggle to attain success, the front line assis-
tance is provided by your faculty adviser. You should
consult your adviser prior to planning your schedule,
anytime you have academic or career questions, orif you
are thinking of changing your major. If you are having
difficulty in a particular class, why not discuss it with your
instructor. You may be surprised at the concern faculty
members demonstrate in dealing with the problems of
their students.

SWITCHING HORSES IN MIDSTREAM
Some students feel uncomfortable at the thought of
changing majors. Don't be. The average college student
changes his mind twice between matriculation and
graduation. If you would like some help in choosing a
new major, your adviser and the Student Development
Office will provide you with such assistance.

If you desire to change majors, see your present
adviser and your new department chairperson. You will
be assigned a new adviser by the Dean.

HOW TO JUMP SHIP AND NOT SINK
If you leave the college during the quarter you must
officially withdraw. Otherwise, the courses you have
been taking will all be recorded as failures.

If you're going to drop out, do yourself a gigantic favor
and withdraw properly. Here's how:

1. Get a withdrawal slip from the Academic Dean's Office.

2. Have the form signed by the various college officers
indicated on it.

3. Return the form to the Academic Dean's Office after all
the signatures have been obtained.

CLASSES COME, CLASSES GO
After registration each quarter you may drop and/or
add classes for a brief period of time. Drops and adds can
be accomplished this way:

1. Pick up a drop-add form from your adviser or Regis-
trar's Office.

2. Take the form to your adviser for approval.

3. Return form to Registrar's Office.

4. Pay fees, if there are any, in Business Office.

GO TO CLASS
A final note on academics. If you're going to cut it
academically, you've got to make it to classes. Yes, even
those early morning ones. Failure to attend class will
result in just that failure. So don't risk it, get up and go
to class you'll be glad you did.

THE ORGANIZATIONAL PUZZLE

A college can be a mystifying thing. It seems so large,
so complex, but don't be misled. It is a well-ordered
society, and it works. Here's how.

LaGrange College is composed of four major com-
ponents the students, who are represented by the
Student Government Association, the faculty, the
support staff, such as secretaries, maintenance, and food
service personnel, and the administration, which is
charged with the responsibility of administering college
policies and providing basic services.

Faculty members teach in six different divisions Fine
arts, Humanities, Scienceand Math, Social Science, Edu-
cation and Psychology, and Nursing. The faculty is
headed by the Academic Dean. The faculty hasa number
of committees which make policy recommendations to
the dean.

The administration is composed of the president of the
college and those officers which report to him. The
officers share the supervisory and planning workload of
the college.

The business, personnel, physical plant, and related
functions report to the business manager. All studentser-
vices report through the dean of student development. He
is responsible for most programs and services that touch
your life outside the traditional classroom.

All four sections of the college work together to create
college policy through the college's committee system. If
you wish to serve on a college committee, stop by the Stu-
dent Government Association officeand tell them of your
interest. Participation in the college decision-making
process is the most important out-of-class activity in
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WORDS TO THE WISE

(From one student to another)

1. Always remember to lock your door every time you
leave your residence hall. Engraving your personal
possessions is a good idea. The maintenance department
can help you with that.

2. Even in "safe" LaGrange, Georgia, walking alone at
night is unwise. Take a friend and stay in well-lighted
areas.

3. Campus security officers do give tickets for illegal
parking, so watch where you park.

4. If the sky is cloudy, carry an umbrella. Rain is not un-
heard of in LaGrange.

5. Keep up with your classes is good advice. It's much
easier to keep up than to try to catch up!

6. If you run into a snag, talk it over with someone. The
faculty or the appropriate dean are always willing to help.

7. Know your college catalogue. It is a valuable guide.

8. Above all else, get involved. You'll only get out of LC
what you put into it.

STUDENT CONDUCT
AND RESPONSIBILITY

A student enrolling in LaGrange College agrees to
accept a high standard of conduct in all areas of
academic and social life by pledging the following:
"In recognition of the obligations and privileges of
membership in the student body of LaGrange
College, I hereby agree to obey all rules and regula-
tions of the College; to respect and to cooperate
with the constituted authorities; to conduct myself
honorable; and at all times to live in such a manner
as to reflect credit upon myself, my family, and the
College. I realize that failure to comply with this
pledge subjects me to disciplinary action. "

Serious breaches of college discipline which may
result in suspenion include:

(1 ) Cheating, plagiarism, stealing and lying to a col lege
official.

(2) Vandalism.

(3) Drunkenness on or off campus.

(4) The possession or consumption of alcohol on
campus.

(5) The possession or use of any type of illegal drug on
or off campus.

(6) Being the guest in the dormitory room of a student
of the opposite sex or entertaining someone of the
opposite sex in one's dormitory room without
college authorization.

A student who demonstrates that he or she is not in
sympathy with the ideals and standards of the College by
continuing to violate college regulations after having
been asked by a college official to refrain from doing so
may be suspended.

Student organizations whose members or guests
acting in concert violate these regulations may be subject
to college discipline.

Disciplinary cases involving issues of honor in aca-
demic matters are handled by the office of the Academic
Dean. Disciplinary cases in all other areas of college life
will be dealt with by the Dean of Students or may be
referred by him to the Judicial Council of the Student
Government. A student charged with a breach of college
discipline will receive the charge in writing, is entitled to a
hearing before the Academic Dean, the Dean of Students,
or the Judicial Council of the Student Government, and
may appeal a decision of the Academic Dean to the Aca-
demic Advisory Committee, and may appeal a decision of
the Dean of Students or the Judicial Council of the
Student Government to the Student Conduct Committee
of the Faculty. Suspension or exclusion of a student is
subject to review by the President of the College.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Any of thefollowing action, ortheattempting, abetting,
inciting, encouraging or supporting of the following
actions constitutes an offense for which students may be
subject to disciplinary action ranging from warning to
expulsion. In all these cases, studentsshall havethe right

to appeal actions taken against them. Under some cir-
cumstances, a student may also be subject to action by
local authorities; however, such action by off-campus
authorities will not forestall disciplinary action by the
College.

1. Academic Dishonesty. Cheating, plagiarism, submit-
ting another person's material as one's own, or doing
work for another person which will receive academic
c 'edit are all impermissible. This includes the use of un-
authorized books, notebooks, orothersources in orderto
secure or give help during an examination, the unauthor-
ized copying of examinatior assignments, reports, or
term papers, or the presentation of unacknowledged
material as if it were the student's own work.

2. Conduct Endangering Safety and Welfare. Any con-
duct which endangers the safety and welfare of other
individuals such as hazing, assault, battery, abuse or
threat of abuse, on college-owned property or at college
functions is prohibited.

3. If a student is arrested and charged with a serious or
violent crime off campus, a hearing may be held as soon
as possible to determine if his continued presence on
campus presents a possible threat of danger to members
of the college community.

4. Disorderly Conduct. Abusive, drunk and disorderly,
violent, or excessively noisy conduct on college-owned
property or at college functions is prohibited.

5. False Information. Anyone knowingly making a false
oral or written statement to any member of administra-

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tion, faculty, staff, or student body with the intent to
deceive may be disciplined accordingly.

6. Firearms, Weapons. No student may possess, use or
sell on campus any weapons or firearms, or any incendi-
ary, explosive, or destructive device, including fireworks,
without authorization.

7. Illegal Drugs. The use, possession, sale or distribu-
tion of narcotics, dangerous, and/or illegal drugs, except
as expressly permitted by law, is strictly prohibited.

8. Misuse of Keys. A student may not possess a key or
key-type device to any college facility without proper
authorization.

9. Misuse of Property. Anyone who misuses, defaces, or
damages college buildings, property or Library holdings,
or private property located on campus shall be subjectto
disciplinary action.

10. Passing Worthless Checks. It is violation of this code
to intentionally pass a worthless check or to fail to
redeem a worthless check unintentionally passed when
such a check is written to any part of the college.

11. Payment of Accounts. Failure to make satisfactory
arrangements for the settlement of a campus account by
the due date may result in one or more of the following
actions:

a. late payment penalty (service charge)

b. a "hold" placed on students' records
close of housing privilege and/or

d. cancellation of the student's enrollment

12. Residence Hall Regulations. Students living in or
visiting in campus residence halls must abide by all regu-
lations of the halls.

13. Response to Official Requests. Students must comply
promptly with legitimate and reasonable directions and
requests of college officials or security officers in the per-
formance of their duties.

14. Solicitation. No one may solicit on the campus with-
out the approval of the college administration.

15. Theft and Illegal Possession. The unauthorized
taking, misappropriation or possession of any property
or Library holdings owned or maintained by the college
or by any person on campus is prohibited.

16. Unauthorized Entry. A student may not enter, or
attempt to enter any college building or room without
proper authorization and legitimate purpose.

17. Fraudulent Use of Telephones. In the past several
years numerous studentsin Georgiacollegesand univer-
sities have been arrested and convicted of defrauding the
telephone company. Any student who attempts to avoid
payment of telecommunicationsservice will be subjectto
disciplinary action by the college in addition to whatever
action is taken bythe telephone company orcivil authori-
ties.

18. Dress. Students are responsible for their own dress
within the limits established by individual professors and
the cafeteria manager as long as shoes and shirts are in-
cluded in their attire.

REGISTRATION OF STUDENT GROUPS
Any student organization wishing to use college
facilities or property, to use the college name, or to solicit
membership on campus must register with the Student
Development Office. Newly-formed groups may register
at anytime during the year and may hold meetings on
campus for organizational purposes prior to registering
with college. In orderto register, each group must submit
the following:
"l.the official name of the organization

2. a list of officers

3. the name(s) of their adviser

4. a copy of their constitution or a clear statement of
purpose and the requirements for and obligations of
membership.

5. a statement that membership is limited to matricula-
ted students, faculty and staff of the college and their
immediate families.

6. an affirmation that organization will abide by the
regulations of the institution and the laws of the land.

Any student organization may be denied registration
privileges or have its registration withdrawn if it is deter-
mined through established review processes that the
goals and purposes of the organization are in conflict
with the goals and purposes of the college.

REGULATIONS OF STUDENT GROUPS
The Student Development Office is charged with the
general supervision of student organizations and the dis-
cipling of those organizations found guilty of any of the
following offenses:

1 . Hazing;

2. Misuse of college facilities;

3. Violations of college regulations as stated in the Code
of conduct, or city, state, or federal laws;

4. Illegally discriminating against any person due to
race, sex, age, religion, or national origin;

5. Recurrent non-payment of legitimate debts to the col-
lege; or

6. Failure to properly clear on-campus eventsand facili-
ties usage through the appropriate channels.

Any group failing to meet these standards may be
penalized via one or more of the following denials of privi-
leges for a definite time period:

1. Denial of use of college facilities;

2. Forfeiture of right to representation in the Student
Handbook, College catalog, or other publications.

3. Forfeiture of right to representation in other college
organizations such as IFC, intramural, etc.

4. Denial or forfeiture of the right to function as a
campus organization for a definite or indefinite period
of time.

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A GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING

All single students, except those commuting daily from
their homes or homes of relatives (i.e. grandparents,
aunts or uncles) are required to live in the college
residence halls and to take their meals in the college
dining hall. Exceptions may be granted by the college,
upon application, in the following cases:

1. Student who is 21 years of age.

2. Student who is in his senior year.

Students other than freshmen, are assigned rooms in
residence halls designated for upperclassmen housing.
Upperclassmen are assigned rooms of their choice in the
designated halls on the basis of seniority. Upperclass-
men who wish to retain rooms for another year must
notify Student Development Office in the Spring quarter.
The $50.00 room damage deposit becomes a reservation
deposit and is refundable if the college is notified in
writing, by July 1st that the student does not intend to
return.

The college reserves the right to make assignments of
space, to authorize or deny room and roommate
changes, to consolidate vacancies, and to require a stu-
dent to move from one room or residence hall to another
in an attmpt to achieve a more effective or efficient resi-
dence hall program as deemed necessary by the college.

A residence hall application may be denied a student or
cancelled prior to its beginning date by the college be-
cause of the student's past record as a resident. In fact,

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the college reserves the right to cancel the housing con-
tract at anytime, if a student evidences an inability to live
within the housing regulations of LaGrange College.

If you wish to cancel a housing application, you must
do so by submitting a deposit refund by July 1st for fall
quarter, by December 1 st for Winter quarter, and by Feb-
ruary 1st for Spring quarter. Cancellation of a housing
application after this date results in the forfeiture of the
deposit.

Your room deposit is held by the college while you
reside in college housing. Afterthe initial application, you
need only to complete a room reservation form to main-
tain a room in the residence hall each quarter.

If you move from college housing permanently, your
room deposit will be refunded to you approximately thirty
days after your final departure. Costs for damages, miss-
ing inventory, outstanding debts, etc. will be deducted
from the deposit refund.

CHECK-IN

You must initially check into housing with the resident
staff personnel of the building to which you have been
assigned. For your protection from any possible mis-
takes, damage charges, you must complete the yearly
maintenance form which will be used in assessing any
future damage occuring to the room to which you have
been assigned.

CHECK-OUT

You must check out of housing with the resident staff
personnel in your building within twenty-four hours after
withdrawal from school or within twenty-four hours after
your last final examination. If you are a graduating senior,
you may remain in housing until twelve noon the day fol-
lowing commencement. Prior arrangements for check-
out should be made with resident staff personnel, so that
the time will be convenient to all parties involved. You
must remove all your personal property from room before
check-out can occur. Then:

1. Place all trash, etc. in designated areas. Do not pile it
up in the hallway.

2. Clean and sweep out your room.

3. The resident staff member will inspect your room for
cleanliness and damages.

4. Return your room key.

5. Leave a forwarding address with the staff member
when check-out is completed. If any deposit is to be
returned, it will be sent to you from the Business
Office.

If you fail to check-out by the appropriate time or in
the appropriate manner you will be charged a $25.00
late check-out fee unless arrangements have been
made with the Student Development Office. Personal
property left in rooms after check-out time will be re-
moved by college personnel and disposed.

FLOOR MEETINGS
Floor meetings called either by the Hall Director or the
RA's, are held when needed. Since these meetings are
small and rather informal, they provide an excellent
opportunity to discuss problems common to the floor
and/or residence hall. It is to these meetings that griev-
ances and suggested improvements should be brought.
Only if residents acquaint their officers and resident
assistants with their difficulties can they be brought to the
attention of the proper individuals. By taking advantage
of the discussion periods in floor meetings, all residents
can participate directly in resident hall government.

OVERNIGHT GUESTS

You may have one visitor of the same sex per night.
Visitors may spend no more than two nights per week. If
at anytime it is necessary for a visitor to stay for more than
two nights he/she will have to occupy a guest room or
make other arrangements.

Guests must register with hall director; a fee of $7.50
per night will be charged foreach visitor. Thisfee must be
paid when guest register. The college will supply such
guests with linens. Violation of overnight guest policies
may result in disciplinary action.

Guests are subject to the college and residence hall
regulations and it is your duty to inform the guest of all
pertinent regulations. If a guest fails to abide by the
regulations, he/she will be asked to leave and/or not to
return.

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REFRIGERATORS
You may rent a refrigerator from the college or bring
your own. Your refrigerator must be kept in open view
and not placed in a closet or other enclosure that will
restrict ventilation. Do no use an extension cord to oper-
ate the refrigerator.

ROOM KEY

You will receive a room key when you check in at your
residence hall. The security of your room, your personal
property, and the property of your roommate is depen-
dent upon responsible care of your key and upon con-
scientious locking of your door each time you leave your
room.

If you should lose your key, a replacement may be pur-
chased for $1 .00 from the Hall Director, but please inform
your roommate and neighbors in case someone should
find the key and attempt to enter the room.

You must return your key during check-out time when
leaving the residence hall. A charge of up to $8.00 is
assessed against your account if you fail to return your
room key. This amount covers the cost of changing the
room lock to guarantee the security of the room for the
next residents.

If you should temporarily get locked out of your room,
you should contact your hall director for assistance.

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QUIET HOURS
Every hall observes quiet hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00
a.m. During the week you are expected to honor them.
Respect others' right to sleeporstudy in quietand expect
them to respect your rights in return.

VACATION PERIOD
The residence halls are closed during regular college
holidays. Your room rent does not include vacation
periods, nor is the college responsible for providing
housing during these periods. However, efforts are made
either to obtain alternative housing for those who must
travel long distances and for foreign students, or occa-
sionally to provide arrangements through Student Devel-
opment Office to stay in a designated residence hall fora
small fee during vacation period.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
The responsibility for keeping your room relatively
neat and orderly is yours. You should make an honest
attempt at room cleanliness both for yoursake and that
of your roommate. Periodic room checks will be an-
nounced to assure minimal level maintenance.

MAINTENANCE 1
If a facility in your room is in need of repair, you should
report it to the hall director. A written request will then be
submitted to the Maintenance department and the repairs
will be make as quickly as possible.

NIGHT ENTRANCE TO RESIDENCE HALLS
For your protection and security, all entrances are
locked at 12 midnight, Sunday through Thursday, and
2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Anyone who is not a hall
resident will not be permitted in the hall afterthese hours.
For your own safety and protection, you are urged not to
block doors open. If you desire, you may gain entrance to
your residence hall by presenting your college ID to the
security guard.

Additional Residence Hall Policies

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUGS
College regulations prohibits the use or possession of
alcoholic beverage and/or drugs in the residence halls.

FIRE ALARMS

All residences halls are equipped with a modern fire
alarm system and an adequate supply of fire extinguish-
ers and fire hoses. Any misuse of these devices or this
equipment will be looked upon very seriously by law en-
forcement officers and the college. Such thoughtless
conduct, which endangers the safety of others, would
bring about prompt and serious disciplinary action
against any student involved.

In case of fire, sound the fire alarm, call the operator
and report the fire, and contact the hall director. Be
reasonably certain there is a fire. General rules for fire
alarms are as follows:
1. Above all, remain calm, act quickly and think.

2. You should wear a coat and shoes, and carry a towel
for use in heavy smoke.

3. Using the nearest exit, walk in an orderly manner to
the outside of the building. Do not run and never use
an elevator.

4. After evacuating the building, please move a safedis-
tance away from the building. Do not interfere with
the procedures of fire department personnel.

5. Remain outside until you are told by the hall director
to return.

FOOD

You are asked to keep all food in your room in closed
metal or plastic containers. This aids sanitation and con-
trol of the pest population.

MOVING FURNITURE
Although you may shift moveable furniture around
your room, you may not move loungefurniturearound or
move such furniture into your room.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Musical instruments, except non-amplified string in-
struments, are not to be played in the halls. Those which
are permitted may be played in your room, except during
quiet hours.

PETS

Pets of any kind, except for fish, are not to be kept in the
residence halls, not even on short term "visits". With so
many students living in such a small area, the pets cannot
be cared for properly. They are a disturbance problem, a
sanitation problem, and a potential danger to health.

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PROHIBITED FORMS OF CONDUCT
Conduct which is injurious to the atmosphere of the

residence hall, such as running, shooting, fighting,
cheating vending machines, stealing, throwing water,
damaging facilities, etc. is prohibited.

SMOKING

Many fires begin as a result of careless smoking. Some
precautions to be taken with regard to smoking are as
follows:

1 . When you smoke use an ashtray - not a wastebasket

2. Be sure cigarette is out before leaving the room.

3. Never smoke in bed.

4. When moving from one room to another with a lighted
cigarette, carry an ashtray.

5. Never let cigarette ashes fall on carpeted areas.

SOLICITATION
Solicitation is strictly prohibited in the residence halls.

WINDOWS

Nothing should ever be thrown from a residence hall
window. Leave the screens in place. If you violate this
rule, you will be subject to strict disciplinary action.

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Information On:

Academic counseling

Automobile Registration
Books

Career planning

Degree requirements

Drop-Adds

Employment
Senior Placement

Student (part-time)

Fees

Financial Aid
Food Service
Identification Cards
Intramural Activities
Lost and Found
Meal Ticket
Medical Service
Organizations and Clubs
Parking on Campus
Records and Transcripts
Residence Halls
Scholarships
Scholastic Regulations
Student Government
Veteran's Affairs
Withdrawals

Office Phone

Academic adviser or department chairperson

Student Development Office, Smith Building 69

LaGrange College Bookstore 79

Dean of Student Development, Smith Building 68

Registrar, Quillian Building 37
Academic adviser or Registrar

Placement Office, Smith Building 44

Student Development Office, Smith Building 69

Business Office, Quillian Building 77

Financial Aid Office, Quillian Building 42

Food Service Director 882-0788

Business Office, Quillian Building 77

Directors of Intramurals, Gymnasium 62

Student Development Office 69

Business Office, Quillian Building 77

Student Clinic, Smith Building 67

Student Development Office, Smith Building 69

Student Development Office, Smith Building 69

Registrar's Office, Quillian Building 37

Student Development Office, Smith Building 69

Financial Aid Office, Quillian Building 42

Registrar's Office, Quillian Building 37

SGA Office, Pitts Building 884-5729

Registrar's Office, Quillian Building 37

Academic Dean's Office, Quillian Building 35

PREAMBLE

We the students of LaGrange College, in order to assume our
individual and community responsibilities in the life and con-
duct of the college, in accordance with the power granted us by
the administration, do hereby organize ourselves into an assoc-
iation and pledge ourselves to uphold its ideals and laws.

Article I - Name
This association shall be called the Student Government As-
sociation of LaGrange College.

Article II - Purpose
The purpose of this Association shall be to encourage students
to assume individual and group responsibility in the community
life at LaGrange College, to maintain a high standard of honor
in every phase of college life, and to develop a sense of loyalty to
the ideals of the Association.

Article III - Membership
All students of the College shall be considered a member of the
Student Government Association.

Article IV - Organization
All student government authority shall be vested in the Student
Government which consists of three branches, the Executive
Council, the Legislative Council, and the Judicial Council.

Articel V - Executive Council
SECTION 1. The purpose of the Executive Council shall be to
coordinate and regulate all student activities on campus.
SECTION 2. The Executive Council shall be composed of:

a. The Executive Committee which consists of the president,
the men's vice-president, the women's vice-president, the
secretary, and the treasurer.

b. The ex-officio members, whoare: editors of the student pub-

lications, presidents and chairmen of all campus organiza-
tions, and the Student Government Advisers.

SECTION 3. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be:

a. To survey and provide direction for student activities in
order to promote maximum student participation and inter-
est.

b. To enforce rules and regulations by means of the Dormitory

Councils.

c. The Dean of Students serves as liaison between the students
and the administration and will meet with any committee of
the Student Government Association at the request of either
party.

The Student Affairs Committee and its members serve as the
liaison between the faculty and student and will meet with
any committee of the Student Government at the request of
either party.

d. To publish the STUDENT HANDBOOK.

SECTION 4. The duties of the Executive Officers,
a. The duties of the president shall be:

1. To call and to preside at all meetings of the Executive
Council.

2. To call and to preside at all meetings of the student body.

3. To convene special sessions and to preside at all sessions
of the Legislative Council.

4. To approve legislative committee appointments.

5. To approve or to veto rules and regulations passed by the
student legislature.

6. To serve as chairman of the committee which appoints
the Judicial Council.

7. To appoint special committees when necessary.

8. To serve as the official spokesman and representative of

the student body.
9. To serve as an adviser for student elections.

b. The duties of the men's and women's vice-presidents shall
be the following:

1. To supervise their respective Dormitory Council

2. To preside at meetings of the Executive Council in case of
the absence of the president, who shall designate the
vice-president in charge.

3. To serve on the committee which appoints the Judicial
Council.

4. To appoint jointly the standing legislative committees.

5. To assist with freshman orientation.

c. The duties of the secretary shall be the following:

1. To keep accurate records and minutes of all meetings of
the Executive Council, and the student body meetings,
and to submit copies to the president of the Student Gov-
erment Association and the Student Government
advisers within one week.

2. To handle all correspondence for the Student Govern-
ment Association.

3. To publicize changes in rules and regulations within one
week after they are made.

4. To act as chairman of the Points Committee.

d. The duties of the treasurer shall be the following:

1 . To be responsible for all financial matters of the Student
Government Association.

2. To submit a treasurer's report once each month to the
Executive Council and at the first meeting of each quarter
to the Legislative Council.

3. To see that the books of each organization that receives
funds from the Student Government are reviewed. This
review shall be done quarterly, prior to any payment by

the Student Government to that organization by a com-
petent student, unaffiliated with the organization whose
books he is reviewing,
e. The duties of the ex-officio members of the Executive Coun-
cil shall be to meet with the Executive Committee upon re-
quest for the purpose of discussing matters concerned with
student activities.
SECTION 5. The Dormitory Councils

a. The purpose of the Dormitory Councils is to enforce the
rules and regulations of the Student Government and the
College and to make such rules as may be applicable to a
specific dormitory.

b. The Council in each dormitory shall consist of its RA's, one
of whom shall be appointed chairman by the Executive
Council, the respective Men's or Women's Vice-President, a
resident student from each floor, and the Resident Director.

1. The RA's shall be selected by an appointed committee
headed by the Associate Dean of Students. Students
applying for a RA position must have at least a 2.0 aver-
age.

2. The resident students of each floor shall elect one repre-
sentative to the Dormitory Council.

Article VI - The Legislative Council
SECTION 1. Membership

a. The legislative powers of the LaGrange College Student
Government shall be vested in a Legislative Council com-
posed of a representative from each recognized organiza-
tion and group.

b. Members of the Legislature shall consist of one (1) repre-
sentative and an alternate from each organization. Neither
the representative nor the alternate shall be president of the
organization he/she represents nor shall either person be a
member of the Greek Council of LaGrange College.

c. Members of the Legislative Council must have at least a 2.0
grade point average.

SECTION 2. Representation

a. Representatives are to be elected from the various organiza-
tions within the last two weeks of winter quarter each year.

b. Each of the following organizations shall have one (1 ) repre-
sentative:

Kappa Sigma Chi Epsilon

Pi Kappa Phi Sinawiks
Delta Tau Delta Hilltoppers
Kappa Delta Rotaract
Alpha Omicron Pi Wesley Fellowship

Phi Mu Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship

Zeta Phi Beta Alpha Tau Theta

Circle K Baptist Student Union

Inter-Faith Council Student Nurses Association

Hilltop News Town Student Representative

Quadrangle Henry Dorm

Scroll Turner
W.A.A. Hawkes
M A. A. Broad Street

Association of Black Collegians Phi Beta Lambda

Student Education Association Pi Tau Chi

SECTION 3. Powers and Duties

a. The Legislative Council shall have the power to make gene-
ral rules and regulations for LaGrange College students.
1. Any LaGrange College student or member of the faculty
or administration may propose measures to the Legisla-
tive Council for consideration.

(a) All measures for Legislative Council consideration
which are proposed by persons other than the elected
representatives or recognized organizations must be
written and submitted to the Student Government
President.

(b) Proponents or opponents of legislative proposals
may request the privilege of explaining, defending, or
criticizing the measures at a Legislative Council
meeting.

2. The Legislative Council may overrule the Student Gov-
ernment president's veto by a two-thirds majority vote.
SECTION 4. Frequency of Meetings.

a. The Legislative Council shall hold two regular meetings
each month that classes are in regular session. Thetimeand
the place for the regular meetings of the Legislative Coun-
cil shall be determined by the newly elected student
representatives prior to the end of the Spring Quarter.

b. Each organization shall be allowed one (1) absence per
quarter. Any more than one absence will require the said or-
ganization have no more absences the following quarter. In
the event an absence occurs during the quarter in which no
absences are permitted, the organization shall be excluded
for a period of two (2) quarters.

SECTION 5. Rules of Procedure

a. The Legislative Council may determine itsown rules forpro-
cedure The Revised Edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall
be the parliamentary authority in all cases in which they are
applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the
rules adopted by the Legislative Council or with the Consti-
tution.

b. A simple majority of the members elected to the Legislative
Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business in either of those bodies.

c All rules and regulations must be approved by the appropri-
ate faculty committee as soon as possible after they have
been adopted by the Legislative Council.

d. The meeting of the Legislative Council shall remain open to
students and to members of the faculty and administration
unless the Legislative Council adopts a motion that a meet-

ing shall be closed.

Article VII - The Judicial Council
SECTION 1. Membership

a. The Judicial Council shall consist of nine members.

b. The members of the Judicial Council shall includethree stu-
dents from each of the three upper classes. One alternate
member, who shall be the president of the freshman class,
shall serve only in the absence of one of the regular mem-
bers.

c. At the end of the SGA year (winterquarter) the present Judi-
cial members vote on three members to remain on the
council for the following year. The Executive Council will
appoint the remaining six.

d. The members of the Judicial Council shall be appointed in
time that they may take their oaths of office with the mem-
bership of the other councils of the Student Government As-
sociation. Immediately after their installation, members of
the Judicial Council shall convene with the president of the
Student Government who shall serve as a temporary chair-
man, to elect a permanent chairman and a recorder.

SECTION 2. Jurisdiction

a. The supreme judicial authority of the College is vested in the
President of the College.

1 . The President of the College shall be the final authority in
all Judicial, Legislative, or Executive decisionsof the Stu-
dent Government.

2. The President of the College shall have speaking privi-
leges in either branch at any time.

3. Should the occurence of corruption or other unusual cir-
cumstances within the Student Government cause the
President of the College to deem its reorganization
necessary, he may call a session of the Legislative Coun-
cil.

4. Upon the absence of the President of the College, the
Dean of Students shall assume the responsibilities of the
President in action related to student conduct.

b. It shall be within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Council to
act as a court for cases involving infractions of the rules of
student conduct. The Judicial Council shall be given the
authority to impose fines and/or room restrictions as penal-
ties. Cases to be tried by the Judicial Council shall be deter-
mined by a joint decision of the Dean of Students and the
chairman of the Judicial Council. However, when the Dean
of Students is acting in the President's absence, the chair-
man of the Student Affairs Committee shall act in lieu of the
Dean of Students.

c. In instances of question over trying of particular cases, the
President of the College shall determine who shall try the
case. In his absence the determination shall be made by the
Student Affairs Committee of the faculty.

d. It shall be within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Council to in-
terpret the meaning of the Constitution.

e. It shall be within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Council to re-
commend to the President of the College that a student be
suspended or excluded from the College.

f. It shall be within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Council to re-
view and make a recommendation or decision in cases in-
volving the proper administration of justice by a member of
the Dormitory Council to any student.

SECTION 3. Procedure

a. A class representative may petition the Judicial Council to
review a case in which a student has requested appeal due to
his conviction that the Dormitory Council has failed to pro-
perly administer justice toward him.

1 . Upon receiving such an appeal, the Judicial Council shall
request the record of the case and the appearance of at

least one representative of the particular Dormitory
Council in question.

2. The Judicial Council shall then reach a decision which
will uphold or change the original ruling, or it may send
the case to the President of the College, who shall reach a
final decision.

3. All appeals to a higher judicial authority must be made
within one week after the previous decision.

b. In cases of original jurisdiction for infraction of rules and in
cases of appellate jurisdiction, the person bringing the
charge shall testify before the Judicial Council. All charges
must be presented in writing and a copy must be given to the
defendant.

1. A defendant before the Judicial Council may state his
case and/or choose other persons to state it for him.

2. The Judicial Council may call witnesses to present evi-
dence for either side of a case.

3. At the discretion of the Judicial Council, a council mem-
ber may step down to serve as a witness.

4. The chairman of the Judicial Council shall have struck
from the record any statement irrelevant to the case.

5. The recorder shall record the statements of witnesses and
the proceedings of the Judicial Council meetings.

6. The recorder shall send a written report of the final de-
cision to the following persons: the chairman of the Judi-
cial Council, the President of the College, the president of
the Student Government, and to the advisers of the Stu-
dent Government.

7. Decisions of the Judicial Council in cases of its original
jurisdiction may be appealed to the President of the
College.

c. Seven members of the Council must be present before any
case can be heard. A simple majority of those present is re-

quired to make a decision, except in cases when suspension
or expulsion is recommended. In these cases, a two-thirds
majority shall be required,
d. The trial proceedings of the Judicial Council meetings are
not to be made public.

Article VIII - Elections and Installations
SECTION 1. Qualifications

a. Qualifications for members of the Executive Council:

1. The president shall be elected from the junior class and
have a 2.0 overall grade point average.

2. The vice-presidents shall be elected from the sophomore
or junior classes and shall have a 2.0 overall grade point
average.

3. The secretary and the treasurer shall be elected from the
freshman, sophomore, or junior classes and shall have a
2.0 grade point average.

4. Members of the Legislative Council must have at least a
2.0 grade point average.

5. Members of the Judicial Council must have at least a 2.0
overall grade point average.

6. Any student who fails to maintain the qualifications for
office to which he is elected will automatically be
removed from office.

SECTION 2. Nominations

a. Nominations for the Executive Council shall be made by a
committee composed of the president of the student body as
chairman, the Executive Council, the senior members of the
Judicial Council. These nominations shall be subject to the
approval of the Dean of Students.

1 . The nominating committee shall have completed its nom-
inations three weeks prior to the date for the election.

2. The nominating committee will nominate two or more
candidates for each office.

3. An additional candidate's name shall be placed on the
ballot when a petition bearing twenty signatures of La-
Grange College students in support of his nomination has
been presented to any member of the nominating com-
mittee within one week following initial nominations and
the committee has immediately checked and found the
student qualified for office.

b. Members of the Judicial Council shall be appointed by a
committee composed of the president of the student body,
the men's vice-president, the women's vice-president, and
the past year's senior member of the Judicial Council. These
nominations shall be subject to the approval of the Dean of
Students.

c. Special class meetings shall be heldforthepurposeof nomi-
nation and election of the class officers and members of the
Legislative Council. Members of the class shall be notified of
the purpose of the meeting at least three (3) dayspriortothe
meeting.

d. In the event of a vacancy in the Executive Council it shall be
the duty of the Legislature to make nominations for the of-
fice, which shall be voted upon by the upper classes in gene-
ral election.

SECTION 3. Elections

a. Elections of members of the Executive Committee shall take
place two weeks priortothefinal examinationsforthe winter
quarter.

1 . On the date of the election, voting shall be by secret ballot
at a poll provided for that purpose.

(a) The name of each candidate for office shall be listed
on the ballots.

(b) Any student who is currently enrolled at LaGrange
College shall be eligible to vote.

2 The Executive Council shall count ballots immediately

after the poll is closed and they shall publicize the returns
that evening.

(a) Election shall be by simple majority of the votes cast.

(b) In the event that a candidate does not receive a major-
ity vote for the office for which he is running, a run-off
election between the two candidates who received
the greatest number of votes for that office shall be
held on the following day.

(c) The candidates shall be shown the numerical returns.

(d) Any student may be shown the numerical returns
upon request to the Executive Council.

SECTION 4. Installation

The oath of office shall be administered to the Executive Com-
mittee by out-going president of the Student Government at the
second assembly period in the Spring Quarter. The new
president shall then administer the oath of office to the mem-
bers of the Legislative and Judicial Councils.

Article IX - Impeachment

SECTION 1.

Any member of the Executive, Judicial or Legislative Councils
of the Student Government Association is subject to impeach-
ment for the failure to accept the responsibilities and to main-
tain the qualifications for his office.
SECTION 2. Procedure

a. Any students currently enrolled at LaGrange College may
bring impeachment charges against any member of the
Student Government Association by submitting a petition
for that purpose to the president or vice-president of the stu-
dent body. This petition shall bear the names of ten per cent
of the student body and shall state the causes for impeach-
ment.

1. The Legislative Council shall review this petition for im-
peachment at a special session and vole to continue orto
drop the proceedings.

2. The Executive and the Judicial Council must be present
with no voting powers at the initial hearing.

3. The person against whom the impeachment charges have
been made will not be present for the initial hearing,
(a) The chairman of the Judicial Council shall preside in

an impeachment trial which shall be heard by the Ex-
ecutive, the Legislative, and the Judicial Councils.

(1) The recorder for the Judicial Council shall accu-
rately record the complete proceedings of the
trial and the statements of the witnesses.

(2) The chairman of the Judicial Council shall order
the recorder to strike any statements irrelevant to
the case.

(3) The accused in an impeachment trial must state
his case before the group.

(4) This impeachment body and the accused may call
witnesses to present evidence for either side in
the case.

5. Upon completion of the trial, a two-thirds majority vote of
the combined councils is to find the accused guilty of the
impeachment charges. A student who is found guilty of
these charges will automatically be removed from his
office.
SECTION 3.

Any student who fails to maintain the qualifications of the office
for which he was elected automatically relinquishes his office.

Article X - Summer Sessions

SECTION 1.

There will be a temporary transference of executive and judicial
powers to a body of five students enrolled each of the Summer
Sessions. This body and its chairman shall be nominated by the
Executive Council and approved by the Legislative Council at
the end of Spring Quarter and shall be in power until the last day
of the Second Summer Session. It shall meet when necessary.

SECT/ON 1.

Any student group who wishes to organize on the LaGrange
College campus shall submit its proposed constitution, by-
laws, and any other pertinent information concerning its organ-
ization to the Legislative Council for consideration.

a. When the Legislative Council has approved the establish-
ment of the proposed organization, its recommendation of
acceptance shall be made to the appropriate faculty com-
mittee. When approved by that committee, the organization
shall be granted a charter and allowed to organize on the La-
Grange College campus.

b. Should the Legislative Council reject an organization's re-
quest for a charter, the action shall be final.

c. Should the faculty committee reject an organization's re-
quest for a charter, the organization shall be subject to re-
view by a joint committee of the faculty committee and the
Legislative Council members, whose action shall be final.

SECTION 2.

All organizations and publications on the LaGrange College
campus shall submit their constitution, by-laws, and other per-
tinent information concerning the organization to the Student
Government Legislative Council for its annual review. Any re-
visions or additions to those constitutions or by-laws shall also
be submitted as soon as possible after they are made.

Article XII - Amendments
SECTION 1. Proposal of Amendments

a. An amendment may be proposed by a petition signed by ten
per cent of the student body, then signed and publicized by
the president of the Student Government Association.

b. An amendment may be proposed by either house of the
Legislative Council. It must then be publicized by the presi-
dent of the Student Government Association.

SECTION 2. Adoption of Amendments

a. A proposed amendment shall be adopted when it has been
approved by a two-thirds vote of the Executive and Legisla-
tive Councils.

Article XIII - Ratification
This constitution shall be established with the permission of the
LaGrange College administration when it has been approved by
two-thirds of the Executive and Legislative Councils.
This Constitution was approved by the student body of
LaGrange College on February 22, 1958.

ALMA MATER

Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
Guardian of our days;
For thy spirit never failing
We will sing thy praise.
High aloft we hold thy banner,

Ever loyal true;
And to thee, our Alma Mater,
We our pledge renew.

In thy mighty groves of learning
Wisdom's path we've sought.
High upon thy lofty hilltop
Visions have been wrought.

From our hearts we sing the chorus
Time shall never change.
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater
Hail to thee, LaGrange.

Dolly Jones House '14-'15

LAGRANGE COLLEGE

LAGRANGE, GEORGIA 30240