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. 3 7 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 4 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 ft SUPPORT YOUR S.G.A. 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. 6 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. 7 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 8 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. NO PARKING PAYOR NIGHT 9 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 10 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 11 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. 13 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. 14 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. 15 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 16 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 which you can become involved. 17 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- 19 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. 21 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, 22 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. 23 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. 24 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. 25 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. 26 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