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Evening College Bulletin 2008-2009

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Volume 8 Number 1

Evening College

Bulletin

2008 - 2009

LaGrange College

601 Broad Street
LaGrange, GA 30240

President: F. Stuart GuUey, Ph.D. Editor: Linda H. McMuUen

The Evening College Bulletin is pubUshed annually for the benefit of applicants and students in the
Evening College division of LaGrange College and details policies, procedures, and programs that
are specific to Evening College. The Evening College Bulletin is subordinate to the LaGrange
College Bulletin. All policies not specifically addressed in the Evening College Bulletin are those
policies detailed in the LaGrange College Bulletin. Inquiries should be addressed to the Assistant
Dean for Academic Affairs, ::h:J.n:L ; U-s^-'MiL

The Evening College division of LaGrange College admits qualified adult students of any race,
color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to smdents in the division. Evening College does not discriminate on
the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,
admission policies, financial aid policies, or other school-administered programs.

College Communications Directory

LaGrange College

601 Broad Street

LaGrange, Georgia 30240-2999

(706) 880-8000 Fax: (706) 880-8025 www.lagrange.edu

A complete directory of faculty and staff telephone numbers, fax numbers,
and e-mail addresses is available on the College web site, www.lagrange.ed

(area code 706)
OfTice of the President 880-8240

President, F. Stuart Giilley, Ph.D.

Academic Affairs 880-8236

Interim VP for Academic Affairs and Dean, Greg McClanahan, Ph.D.

Bookstore 880-8068

Textbook Manager, Melissa Hunt 880-8145

Business Department 880-8317

Chair, Jon Birkeli, Ph.D.

Business Office/Student Accounts 880-8278

Accounts Receivable Specialist, Becky Carter

Career Development Center 880-8185

Director, Diana Goldwire

Chaplain 880-8297

Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown

Education Department 880-8202

Chair, Donald Livingston, Ed.D.

Evening College 880-8021

Director, Linda H. McMullen

Financial Aid Office 880-8241

Director, Sylvia Smith

Information Technology

Support Manager, Tiffany Mixon 880-8049

Registrar's Office 880-8024

Director, Jimmy Herring

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Tart.f Of Contents

Evening College reserves the right to make modifications in the degree require-
ments, courses, schedules, calendar, regulations, fees and other changes deemed
necessary or conducive to the efficient operation of the division. Such changes
become effective as announced by the proper LaGrange College authorities.

Communications Directory 2

Evening College Calendar 4

About LaGrange College 8

Mission; Accreditation; Evening College
Admission 11

Freshman Admission; Transfer Admission; Readmission;

Enrollment Procedure
Financial Aid 17

Philosophy; Payment of Charges; Refund Policy;

Financial Aid Policies; Financial Aid Programs

Academic Support Services 28

Student Life 33

Academic Policies 36

Attendance; Grades and Credits; Honor Code;

Student Status; Transcripts
Degree Requirements 43

B.A. Business Administration, B.A. Human Development,

A.A. Liberal Studies

General Education Curriculum Requirements 44

Minors in Sociology and Human Resource Management 46

Course Descriptions, Business Administration 50

Course Descriptions, Human Development 56

Course Descriptions, General Education 59

Faculty Listing 68

About the Campus Inside back cover

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2008-2008 Academic CalenHar

Pre-Session Activities, August 2008

August 19 New Student Orientation 5-30pm

August 20-22 Faculty Institute

August 28-29 Mathematics/ English placement examinations 5:30pm

Fall 2008

September
September
September
September

September 5

September
September

September
September

October
October

October
October
October
October

1 Labor Day - College closed

2 Fair on the Square 6:00pm

3 Opening Convocation 7:00pm

4 Registration for new students and returning students not
prepaid, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Registration for new students and returning students not
prepaid, 10:00am - 4:00pm

8 Fall quarter begins 5:50pm

12 Drop/add and late registration ends at 5:00pm. No refund
for individual classes dropped after this date.

Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm

Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing require-
ments end of fall term

1 9 Official Day of Record 6:00pm

26 Last day to withdraw from a fall class with an automatic
"W"

8, 9 Midterm examinations

13, 14 Fall break - no classes. Administrative Offices open.

17 Deficiency notices due in Dean's office

17-19 2008 Homecoming activities

24 Last day to withdraw from a fall quarter class

28-3 1 Pre-registration for winter 2009 quarter

November 12-13 Final examinations during class

November 1 3 Fall quarter ends

November 17 Fall Enrichment Term begins 5:30pm

November 2 1 Fall quarter grades due in Registrar's Office 12:00

November 26-28 Thanksgiving Holiday. No Fall Enrichment class

November 27,28 Administrative Office closed for Thanksgiving

December 1-7 Celebrate the Servant activities all week

December 7 Ceremony of Lessons and Carols, Callaway Auditorium
7:30pm

December 11 Fall Enrichment final examinations; quarter ends

December 16 Fall Enrichment grades due in Registrar's Office 12:00

December 17 New Student Orientation for winter 5:30pm

December 24- 26 Administrative offices closed for Christmas Holidays

December 29-30 Mathematics and English placement testing, Bailey Room
5:30pm

Winter 2009
January 1

January 2

January 5

January

January 19

January 23

New Year's Day - College closed

Registration for new students and returning students not
prepaid, 10:00am -4:00pm

Registration for new students and returning students not
prepaid, 10:00am- 6:00pm

Winter quarter begins 5:50pm

Drop/add and late registration ends at 5:00pm. No refund
for individual classes dropped after this date.

Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm

Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing require-
ments end of winter quarter

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - College closed

Last day to withdraw from a winter class with an auto-
matic "W"

February 4-5 Midterm examinations

February
February
February
February

March

March
March

10-13 Pre -registration for spring 2009 quarter
13 Deficiency notices due in Dean's Office

Last day to withdraw from a winter quarter class

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5,9
9

New Student Orientation 5:30pm for Spring quarter,
Bailey Room

Mathematics and English placement examinations
5:30pm

Final examinations during class

Winter quarter ends

SvHns 2009

March 10

March 1 6

March 1 7

Spring quarter begins 5:50pni

Registration for new and returning students not prepaid.
10am-6pm

Winter grades due in Registrar's Office 12:00pm

Drop/add and late registration ends. No refund for indi-
vidual classes dropped after this date.

Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm

Graduation Petitions due for Seniors completing require-
ments end of spring quarter

March

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April

6-1

April

10

April

14

April

21

April

24

April

24

April 28 -

-May

May

Last Day to withdraw from Spring quarter class with "W
6-10 Spring Break- Administrative Office open
Good Friday. College Closed at Noon

14, 15 Midterm examinations

Deficiency notices due

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society ceremony. Sunny
Gables Alumni House 4:30pm

Last day to withdraw from a spring quarter class

1 Pre-registration for 2009 summer and fall quarters
and Fall Enrichment

1 Honors Day celebration
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May

1-3

May

11-

May

12

May

14

Family Weekend

2 Final examinations during class

Spring quarter ends

Spring quarter grades due to Registrar for seniors
12:00pm

May 15 Graduation rehearsal followed by Senior brunch 9:30am

Baccalaureate Reception, Sunny Gables Alumni House
3:00 pm

Baccalaureate at First United Methodist Church 5:00pm

Grades due for underclassmen 5:00pm

Commencement Ceremony on the Lower Quadrangle
8:30am

Memorial Day. College closed

New Student Orientation, Bailey Room 5:30pm

June 2 Registration for new students and returning students not

prepaid, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Summer quarter begins 5:50pm

June 9 Drop/add and late registration ends at 5:00pm. No refund

for individual classes dropped after this date.

Syllabi due in Dean's office 5:00pm

Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing require-
ments end of summer term

June 1 8 Last day to withdraw from a summer class with automatic

"W"

Midterm examinations

Last day to withdraw from a summer t quarter class

Independence Day - College closed

Final examinations during class session

Summer quarter ends

July 20 Summer quarter grades due in Registrar's office 12:00

May

15

May

16

May

25

May

27

Summer 2009

June

24

June

30

July

3

July

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About LaGrange Cotj.fge

Mission Statement

LaGrange College is called through The United Methodist Church
to challenge the minds and inspire the souls of students by improv-
ing their creative, critical and communicative abilities in a caring
and ethical community.

LaGrange College, established in 1831, is owned by the North Georgia Confer-
ence of The United Methodist Church. LaGrange College is proud of this rela-
tionship and believes that its mission is an extension of the work of The United
Methodist Church. LaGrange College is committed to the free, uninhibited
pursuit of truth. Academic freedom and free expression of faculty and students
are integral to the LaGrange College ethos.

LaGrange College is committed to challenging the minds and inspiring the
souls of students by improving their creative, critical, and communicative
abilities. Faculty recognize the part they play in a student's development by
serving as mentors and role models. The total LaGrange College program -
curricular and co-curricular - is designed to challenge and support students as
they deal with fundamental issues of self, world, and God.

The principal curricular means by which the College assists students in the
improving of their creative, critical, and communicative abilities are an inter-
disciplinary, technologically sophisticated liberal arts program (A. A., B.A.,
B.S., B.M.), professional programs in business (B.A., B.S.), nursing (B.S.N.),
education (B.A., M.Ed, and M.A.T.), and continuing education. The principal
co-curricular means is through a comprehensive program of student life and
athletics.

LaGrange College strives to be a caring and ethical community. The hallmark

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of the LaGrange College community is the quest for civility, diversity, service,

and excellence.

Adopted by Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees, 1997; reaffirmed by
Board of Trustees on

Accreditation

LaGrange College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the South-
ern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and
master's degrees.

LaGrange College is also approved by the United Methodist University Senate.
It has membership in the National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities and the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges.

LaGrange College's teacher education undergraduate and graduate programs
are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to recom-
mend candidates for certification in the areas of early childhood, middle
grades, or secondary education.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway 33rd Floor,
New York, NY 10006; Sharon Tanner, Ed.D., RN, Executive Director, 1-800-
669-1656-ext. 153: sitanner@nlnac.org .

The undergraduate program in business administration is accredited by the
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The
Albany programs in Organizational Leadership are not included in this accredi-
tation.

Evening College

Evening College supports the mission of LaGrange College through the provi-
sion of associate and baccalaureate programs that meet the academic needs of
adult learners in Troup and surrounding counties. Evening College offers an
outstanding academic program in a supportive, encouraging environment. The

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liberal arts and science based program is designed to nurture a love of life-long
learning and to prepare students for the future through a curriculum that facili-
tates mastery in a discipline and development of reasoning, decision-making
and problem-solving abilities skills vital for career success. Recognizing that
adult learners may be managing personal, professional, and collegiate careers,
Evening College is structured to allow qualified students to earn an under-
graduate degree at night, through full-time or part-time study, without sacrific-
ing their professional and personal responsibilities. Evening College offers the
Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, the Bachelor of Arts de-
gree in Human Development, and the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Stud-
ies. Minors in Sociology and Human Resource Management are also offered.

Evening College operates on the quarter system with 9-week terms beginning
in September, January, and March. A seven-week summer session is also
offered. Accepted students may begin classes during any quarter.

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Admission

First Year Admission

LaGrange College seeks to admit students who demonstrate the ability to bene-
fit from a quality liberal arts and sciences education. Applicants to Evening
College are normally independent adults 24 years or older who reside off-
campus; they may be married or have dependents. Prospective students are
encouraged to call the Evening College Office at 706-880-8298 to discuss the
programs available in Business Administration, Human Development, and
Liberal Studies, and to review the application process.

Prospective students should:

1 . Request an application from the Evening College office, or download the
application from our web site at www.lagrange.edu. The application re-
quires completion of both biographical and academic information, as well
as a thoughtful written response to a Focus Question. Mail the completed
application and the $20.00 nonrefundable application fee to Evening Col-
lege, 601 Broad Street, Smith Hall 228, LaGrange, GA 30240.

2. Request official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended.
Official transcripts and test scores must be signed and sealed and for-
warded directly from the agency to Evening College. Copies of transcripts
mailed, faxed, or delivered by a prospective student are not considered to
be official documents, and are therefore not acceptable. Students who
earned a G. E. D. in lieu of a high school diploma must submit an official
copy of the examination score, following the same procedure as noted
above. Please note that applicants who are independent students, aged 24
or older, with a minimum of two years work experience are not required to
submit SAT or ACT scores as a part of the application.

3. Schedule an appointment for a conversation with the Director of Evening
College. The conversation with the Director is an important part of the

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admission process, allowing the student to ask questions about the pro-
gram, and to discuss his/her intended study program.

Each completed application is carefully and thoughtfully evaluated for aca-
demic preparation and ability as evidenced by the transcript(s) and essay. The
Admission Committee reviews completed applications on a rolling basis; ap-
plicants should allow a minimum of two weeks for completed applications to
be processed. The admission decision will be communicated to the student in

Regular admission will be extended to those applicants who meet all of the
requirements for admission; enrollment will normally be effective at the begin-
ning of the next academic term. Probationary admission may be extended to
applicants who do not fully meet the standard admission criteria, but the Com-
mittee feels possess the potential to be successful students. Students accepted
on probation will be limited to 10 quarter hours their first term, and must earn
at least a 2.0 in both courses in order to continue in Evening College.

Rarely, an applicant who appears to meet the standard admission criteria may
experience unexpected delays in forwarding official transcripts to the Evening
College Admission Office. In this case, conditional admission may be of-
fered with full admission contingent upon receipt of the necessary paperwork
within 30 days of enrollment.

Transfer Admission

Students attending another institution may apply for transfer admission provid-
ing they are eligible to return to their current institution at the time of entry to
LaGrange College. The College will evaluate course work from regionally
accredited colleges and universities for LaGrange College academic credit.
Normally, credit will be given for classes comparable to LaGrange College
subjects for whom the applicant earned a grade of "C" or above. If transferring
from a two-year institution, credit may be earned for a maximum of 90 quarter
hours of coursework. If transferring from a four-year college, normally 120

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quarter hours of coursework may transfer. When transfer appHcants are ac-
cepted, the Registrar will review and evaluate all coursework taken at institu-
tions outside of LaGrange College. The report, indicating courses and credit
hours for which transfer credit will be accepted by LaGrange College, will be
mailed to the student prior to registration for the upcoming term.

Transfer students who have earned a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally
accredited American institution and who are enrolling for a second under-
graduate degree, will be awarded credit for the general education core upon
their acceptance to Evening College. International transfer students who have
earned a Baccalaureate degree from a foreign institution should present an
evaluated transcript from an approved foreign credentials service to the Regis-
trar for evaluation. Credit will be given for courses equivalent to our general
education core requirements in which the student has earned a minimum grade
of'C."

Transient Admission

A student currently enrolled in good standing at another college may enroll in
the Evening College as a transient student. Applicants for transient status must
complete the Transient Application for Admission and forward to the Regis-
trar's Office a permission letter from the home institution, verifying status and
authorization to enroll for the course.

Readmission

If a student has not attended Evening College for four quarters, or was not in
good standing during the last quarter completed, s/he must submit an Applica-
tion for Readmission (available in the Evening College office) before attempt-
ing to register for additional course work. Students who were absent for three
quarters or less, and who were in good academic standing when they last at-
tended, may re-activate their student file through the Registrar's Office without
applying for readmission. Students who have not attended another institution

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while absent from LaGrange College, and who have been absent for less than
four calendar years, are generally governed by the Bulletin in force at the date
of their initial enrollment. Students who have been out of school for four or
more calendar years are subject to the Bulletin in force at the time of their
readmission and resumption of study.

If a student seeking readmission has attended another institution since leaving
LaGrange College, he/she will - if admitted - be considered as a transfer stu-
dent. Transfer students will be subject to the Bulletin in force at the time of
their transfer back to LaGrange College,

Enrollment

After an offer of admission is extended, applicants who intend to accept the
offer will be asked to submit an enrollment deposit of $100.00 to reserve a
space in the class for the upcoming term. The deposit will be considered as a
credit toward tuition due. A student who expects to receive a tuition reimburse-
ment scholarship from his/her employer may contact the Evening College
office to request a waiver of the deposit.

The Evening College and the Registrar's offices will correspond with each
student approximately one month before each term begins to provide details
concerning course registration, placement testing, book purchases, and other
subjects of importance to new students. Testing and registration activities are
conducted during evening hours as a convenience for students. Students should
be advised that English and mathematics placement tests must be completed
before initial course registration can be finalized.

All new students are encouraged to participate in the Evening College Orienta-
tion, held the week prior to the start of classes. In addition to providing a cam-
pus tour, the orientation is designed to provide new students with the opportu-
nity to meet current students, to introduce the advising and academic support
system and cover logistics of course registration, and to review the mission and
overarching objectives of the Evening program.

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Payment of Charges

The following fees are in effect for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Tuition

$279/qtr. hour

Testing Fee

$60

Parking Permit Fee

$15

Late Registration Fee

$50

Personal checks/credit
cards failing to clear

$15

There are no additional general or course fees.

All educational charges are due and payable before the beginning of each term.
Students who pre-register will be billed in advance of each term by the Busi-
ness Office with a due date specified on the invoice. Students who fail to sub-
mit payment or make arrangements with the Business Office by the due date,
will have their schedules voided by the Registrar, and will need to re-register in
person after the account is settled. Students who receive employer tuition reim-
bursement should contact the Business Office to discuss options for billing and
payment.

Refund Policy

Refunds for individual courses may only be granted in accordance with the
deadline dates established by the Evening College calendar. Properly submit-
ted refund requests will be processed within 10 days of notification from the
Registrar's Office of withdrawal.

A student considering a complete withdrawal from all courses for the term
should contact the Director of Evening College to begin the withdrawal proc-
ess. The student should also consult with the Financial Aid and Business
Offices to determine the financial impact of a complete withdrawal.

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See page 26 (Disbursement of Excess Financial Aid) for the refund policies for
students receivins financial aid.

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Ftnanctal Aid

Philosophy

Recognizing the significant investment students and families make when
choosing a private college, LaGrange College offers a variety of assistance and
payment options. We expect students to use a combination of scholarships,
grants, loans and work to meet college costs. These resources may come from
family, employers, state or federal sources. We encourage students to apply
for financial aid as early as possible to maximize eligibility for all types of
assistance.

Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

In general, to be eligible for financial assistance, financial aid applicants
must:

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States.

Be accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an approved degree-
seeking program.

Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED)
Certification, or pass an approved Ability-to-Benefit test.
Be making satisfactory academic progress towards the completion of a
degree program.

Not be in default on any federal educational loan, or have made satisfac-
tory arrangements to repay the loan.

Not owe a refund on a federal or state grant.

Not have borrowed in excess of federal loan limits.

Be registered with Selective Service, if required.

Financial Aid Application Procedures

Applicants for financial aid must:

Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
or a Renewal FAFSA annually.

Complete a Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Application, if applicable.

Submit all required documents for verification, if selected.

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Determining Financial Need

Students in need of financial assistance must complete a federal need analysis
form, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). The
FAFSA collects information concerning the student's family income, assets,
and untaxed income, family size, and the number in college. This information
is used in a federal need analysis calculation to determine what the family
should be able to contribute towards educational expenses. This amount is
called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

The Financial Aid Office establishes a Cost of Attendance Budget that dis-
closes the annual costs for a student to attend LaGrange College. The Cost of
Attendance Budget includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and
living expenses.

Other components of the Cost of Attendance, which are applied on an individ-
ual basis, include childcare expenses, loan fees, and computer costs. These
items may require documentation from the student. The Cost of Attendance
Budget for independent Evening College students for the 2008-2009 academic
year is $22,830.

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is deducted from the Cost of Atten-
dance at LaGrange College to determine whether a need for financial assis-
tance exists. If the family's EFC is less than the Cost of Attendance, a finan-
cial need is established, and the Financial Aid Office will work with the family
to assist in meeting that need.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

The United States Department of Education requires institutions of higher
education to establish a satisfactory academic progress policy to be applied to
all recipients of federal financial aid. Satisfactory academic progress means
that the student is progressing in a manner consistent with fulfilling his/her
degree requirements. Satisfactory academic progress is evaluated throughout
the course of the degree program. A Satisfactory Academic Progress policy
must include two components: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative meas-
ures cumulative grade point average. Quantitative measures the number or

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percentage of courses completed. The quantitative component also establishes
the maximum time frame for completing a degree program. Financial aid
recipients must meet both of these standards to receive financial aid.

The standards established in the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy apply
to all financial aid programs.

Qualitative Standard

Federal regulations require a student to have a grade point average that is con-
sistent with the institution's policy governing academic progress. LaGrange
College has set the following minimum grade point average requirements. The
Registrar and Academic Dean monitor this component of the policy each term.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average

1.75
1.90
2.0
2.0

First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Seniorj

Quantitative Standard

Students receiving funds from any of the financial programs covered under this
policy must demonstrate measurable progress toward the completion of their
degree program. LaGrange College requires students to successfully complete
67% of the credit hours for which the student enrolls each academic term. The
credits hours considered under this policy will be those for which the student is
registered at the end of late registration. Grades of A, B, C, or D are considered
as successful completion of a course. Grades of F, W, WF, NR, or I are con-
sidered failing and do not count as successfully completed courses. Audited
courses are not considered in either the quantitative or qualitative standards.

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Maximum Time Frame

Federal regulations allow a student to receive financial assistance for no more
than 150% of the credit hours required to complete the degree program. There-
fore, students pursuing a bachelor's degree must complete their program within
270 attempted credit hours. Most students will complete the program within
the time frame. However, frequent withdrawals from courses or school,
change of major, failed courses, repeated courses, or courses taken that are not
related to your degree program could jeopardize financial aid eligibility. All
attempted hours are considered when reviewing maximum time frame.

Transfer students must complete their program within a maximum of 270
credit hours. Hours transferred to and accepted by LaGrange College from
other institutions are considered in the maximum time frame. For example, if a
student has 75 credit hours acceptable towards their degree program, the stu-
dent may receive financial assistance for 195 additional credit hours.

Students pursuing an additional bachelor's degree or a master's degree are
eligible for an additional 90 quarter hours to complete the degree.

Evaluation

The cumulative academic history of financial aid recipients is reviewed each
term to determine if the student is meeting the quantitative, qualitative and
time frame standards for all courses attempted, regardless of whether or not
financial aid was received. Transfer grade point averages are not considered in
either of these standards. However, accepted transfer credit hours will be con-
sidered in the maximum time frame for completing a degree program. Stu-
dents who fail to meet both qualitative and quantitafive standards will be
placed on financial aid probation. Students placed on financial aid probation
are eligible for financial aid during the probationary term. If the student does
not meet the satisfactory academic progress standards at the end of the proba-
tionary term, future financial aid will be terminated effective with the next
term of enrollment. Students whose financial aid is terminated may appeal to
the Financial Aid Appeals Committee for re-instatement of financial aid.

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Appeal Process

Student financial aid recipients who lose their eligibility for financial aid may
appeal in writing to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee except for loss of
eligibility due to timeframe. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the
Director of Financial Aid outlining any mitigating circumstance(s) that im-
pacted the student's academic performance, documentation of circumstance(s),
if applicable, and how the deficiency will be resolved. The Director will con-
vene the Financial Aid Appeals Committee to evaluate the request for rein-
statement of financial aid eligibility. The Director of Financial Aid will notify
the student in writing of the decision of the Committee and any conditions
associated with reinstatement. Students whose appeals are approved will re-
ceive financial aid on probationary status for the next term of enrollment and
will have their academic performance reviewed at the end of that term for
continued eligibility.

Student Financial Aid Policies

Financial aid applications for the upcoming academic year are available
beginning January 1 in the financial aid office or on the web at
www.fafsa.ed.go or www.gsfc.or.

Due to the demand for financial assistance, the Financial Aid Office
awards aid to eligible students on a first-come, first-serve basis. In award-
ing, first priority is given to students pursuing their first undergraduate
degree. Transient, non-degree seeking, and unclassified students are not
eligible for financial assistance.

All financial aid applications and documentation for verification must be
submitted before an official financial aid award letter is mailed.

In constructing a financial aid award, funding is awarded in this order:
grants and scholarships, student loans, and student employment.

External sources of financial aid available to a financial aid recipient must
be considered in the awarding of Federal, State, and LaGrange College
need-based financial aid programs. LaGrange College reserves the right to

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cancel or reduce financial aid awards in the event that these resources
result in financial aid in excess of financial need.

Financial aid awards are made assuming full-time enrollment. Most La-
Grange College and state financial aid programs require full-time enroll-
ment. However, financial assistance is available to students enrolled on at
least a half-time basis in the form of Federal student loans (Perkins, Staf-
ford, and PLUS) and Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educa-
tional Opportunity Grants, if eligible. Students, who are HOPE eligible,
whether enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis, may also qualify for
assistance.

A student's enrollment status will be based on the credit hours for which
the student is registered at the conclusion of late registration. All financial
aid awards will be calculated using final registration information.

Financial aid awards will be disbursed on the first day of classes provided
all required documents and eligibility requirements are met.

Federal Financial Aid Programs

Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a first
bachelor's degree. The student's Expected Family Contribution, Cost of At-
tendance, and enrollment status determines the Pell award. Students enrolling
less than full-time qualify for a prorated amount of Pell Grant based on their
enrollment status.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded to under-
graduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to students
eligible for the maximum Pell award.

Federal Perkins Loan is a low interest, repayable loan awarded to students
with exceptional financial need. The interest rate is 5% and no interest ac-
crues on the loan while the borrower is enrolled half time and during the grace
period. Repayment begins nine months after graduation or withdrawal from
school. Funding in this program is limited; students may contact the Financial
Aid Office for more information.

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Federal Stafford Loan is a low interest, repayable loan available to under-
graduate and graduate degree seeking students regardless of financial need.
Federal Stafford Loans are available from banks, credit unions, savings and
loans, and other lending institutions. The Federal Stafford Loan Program con-
sists of a subsidized (need-based) and unsubsidized (non-need-based) loan
programs. Subsidized loans will have interest s paid by the federal government
to the lender while the student is enrolled in school and during the grace pe-
riod. The interest rate on a subsidized Stafford Loan is fixed interest rate of
6% for loans disbursed after 7/1/2008. Unsubsidized loans are available to
students regardless of financial need; however, interest accrues while the bor-
rower is in school. The borrower has the option of paying the accruing interest
or to allow the interest to be capitalized. The interest rate on an unsubsidized
Stafford is a fixed rate of 6.8%.

Effective July 1, 2008, the annual loan limits for undergraduate students will
increase by $2,000. The annual subsidized/unsubsidized Stafford Loan limit
for a dependent undergraduate is $5,500 for freshmen, $6,500 for sophomores,
and $7,500 for juniors or seniors. The annual loan limits for an independent
undergraduate is $9,500 for freshmen, $10,500 for sophomores, and $12,500
for juniors and seniors. Federal Stafford Loans are delivered to the borrower in
three disbursements, one at the beginning of each quarter.

Repayment of a Federal Stafford Loan begins six months after the borrower
graduates, withdraws, or ceases enrollment on at least a half-time basis. The
standard repayment period for a Stafford Loan is 10 years.

The Stafford Loan Program is composed of two loan types, subsidized and
unsubsidized. A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need.
Subsidized loan borrowers will not pay interest on the loan while enrolled in
school, during the grace period or during authorized periods of deferment. The
federal government pays the interest. An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on
the basis of financial need. Any student regardless of income may participate
in this loan program. However, interest does accrue while the student is en-

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rolled in school, during the grace period, and during periods of deferment. The
borrower has the options of paying the accrued interest or having the interest
capitalized. Capitalization adds the interest to the principal amount of your
loan. This option will increase your loan indebtedness.

The annual maximum awards from the Federal Stafford Loan Program are
based on the borrower's classification and dependency status as indicated in the
chart below. Effective July 1, 2007, the annual loan limits will change for
freshman and sophomores. The additional $4,000 for freshmen and sopho-
mores and the additional $5,000 for juniors and seniors are unsubsidized funds.

Classification Dependent Independent

First Year $3500.00 $7500.00*

Sophomores $4,500.00 $8,500.00*

Junior and Seniors $5,500.00 $10,500.00*

*Only the dependant student annual loan amount may be subsidized.*

Georgia Student Assistance Programs

The State of Georgia provides several financial aid programs to assist residents
of Georgia. Recipients of these programs must meet financial aid eligibility
and Georgia residency requirements. For most State grants, a Georgia resident
is one who has physically lived in the state for a minimum of 12 consecutive
months for some purpose other than to attend school and intends to remain in
the state indefinitely. An applicant for financial aid will be considered a resi-
dent of Georgia if he/she can demonstrate that he or she has physically resided
in the state for twelve consecutive months prior to the first date of enrollment
and can provide documentation of intent to remain indefinitely. Acceptable
documentation of intent to remain indefinitely includes but is not limited to a

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Georgia driver's license, voter registration card, automobile registration or
other definitive evidence. Residency is established twelve months from the
date the documentation was issued. If the Evening College student is a de-
pendent student, the residency of the supporting parent drives the residency of
the student. The Director of Financial Aid makes the final determination of
residency.

Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant is a non-need-based grant from the state
to Georgia residents attending a private college or university full-time. The
annual amount is contingent upon funding by the Georgia Legislature.

HOPE Scholarship Program has provided scholarship assistance for Georgia
residents since 1993. Georgia residents who graduated from high school on or
after June 1996 with a 'B' average are eligible for a scholarship to attend a
Georgia private college or university. HOPE Scholars attending a private
college or university are eligible for $1000 per quarter if full-time, and $500
per quarter is enrolled half-time. HOPE scholars must maintain a 3.0 grade
point average for continued eligibility. HOPE Scholars will be evaluated at
increments of 45, 90, and 135 quarter hours.

Students who did not graduate from high school as a HOPE Scholar may be-
come eligible for the HOPE Scholarship after completing 45, 90, or 135 quar-
ter hours. This is provided the student's cumulative grade point average is a
3.0 or better; the student was a Georgia resident at the time of enrollment at a
Georgia college or university and at the time the student becomes eligible for
the HOPE Scholarship. The calculation of grade point averages for HOPE
purposes must include all courses attempted since graduating from high school.
Students who believe they qualify for this program should contact the Director
of Financial Aid for more information.

Georgia LEAP Grant is a State of Georgia need-based grant awarded to
Georgia residents who qualify for Federal Pell Grant and have substantial
financial need. The annual amount is contingent upon appropriations by Con-
gress and the Georgia Legislature.

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grants provides non-repayable
grants of up to $2,000 per year to eligible Georgia residents who are dependent

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children of Georgia law enforcement officers, prison guards, or firemen who
were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty.

Disbursement of Financial Aid

Financial aid funds are credited directly to the student's account by the Busi-
ness Office at the beginning of each quarter. The funds are applied towards
current tuition, fees, room, board, and other charges as authorized by the stu-
dent. Financial aid recipients should be aware that financial aid funds are for
educational expenses only. Therefore, students who fail to enroll or attend
classes are not eligible for their financial aid award. Disbursements will only
be made to students who have submitted all required documents for disburse-
ment, are registered, meeting satisfactory academic progress standards, and are
enrolled for the appropriate number of credits hours to establish eligibility for
individual financial aid programs.

Disbursement of Excess Financial Aid

Students with a residual financial aid funds after tuition and other authorized
charges are paid will receive a refund of the remaining credit balance within 14
days of the beginning of classes or 14 days from the date the credit occurs (if
after final registration). All refunds must be retrieved from the Business Office
and require a picture ID before disbursement. If the student wishes to leave the
credit balance on the account for subsequent terms, he/she may sign an authori-
zation form with the Business Office.

Student Financial Aid and Federal Tax Implications

Students receiving scholarships and grants that exceed their tuition, fees, book
and supplies should be aware that these funds are taxable under federal and
state tax law. It is important that students maintain records of their grants and
scholarships and documentation of educational expenses for reporting pur-
poses.

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Federal tax law allows for only qualified scholarships and grants to be ex-
cluded from income. Qualified scholarships are any amount of grant and
scholarship you receive that is used for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equip-
ment required for your course instruction. Scholarships and grants that are
specifically designated for educational expenses other that those described
under qualified scholarships (room, board, transportation, or living expenses)
are taxable.

Please read IRS Publication 970, 'Tax Benefits for Education" for more details
on reporting requirements or consult a tax professional.

Suspected Fraud

Institutions are required to report cases of suspected fraud to the Office of the
Inspector General of the Department of Education, or, if more appropriate, to the
state or local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to investigate these
allegations. Fraud may exist if the institution believes the applicant misre-
ported or altered information in order to increase their financial aid eligibility.

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Academic Support Servtcks

William & Evelyn Banks Library

In January 2009 the LaGrange College Library will move into the new Frank
& Laura Lewis Library which is located at the center of campus. Until then
the librarians and staff will work in Banks Library, continuing to offer the
same high level of service that students and faculty have come to expect.

Students at LaGrange College are able to access most library resources from
anywhere in the world where there is an internet connection. Those resources
include full-image electronic editions of daily newspapers including the New
York Times, The Evening Standard (UK), Liberation (France), El Pais
(Spain), The Boston Globe, The Sacramento Bee, and many others. La-
Grange College can boast that it is in the company of only six other colleges
and universities in the U.S. having enrollments between 1,000 and 2,500 that
have the entire digital Archive of Americana in their collections. The Ar-
chive of Americana includes historical newspapers from 1690-1920, Early
American Imprints (1639-1819), and much, much more.

In addition to the many databases supplied through GALILEO the library
subscribes to online reference databases such as Credo Reference, the Gale
Virtual Reference Library, and Oxford Reference Online. Other databases
that LaGrange provides include Access World News, Classical Music Li-
brary, CQ Researcher, Grove Art Onhne, JSTOR scholarly Journals, Pro-
ject Muse scholarly journals, Wilson OmniFile, PsycArticles, Business
Source Complete, and Literature Resources Center.

The librarians typically conduct over 150 library instruction sessions each year.
A Multi-Media Center is located on the lower level of the Banks Library with

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computers, a printer, and a scanner for use by students. The new library facil-
ity will include a state-of-the-art Multi-Media Classroom and Auditorium; a
Media Production Center; a Seminar Room; multiple group study rooms; the
Writing & Tutoring Center; an Archives & Special Collections area; a Media
Lounge; and a 24-Hour Study Room.

Academic Advising

The Director of Evening College will serve as the academic advisor for all
incoming Evening College students. After a student declares a major, a depart-
mental faculty advisor may be assigned to work with the student through the
completion of his/her program. The advisor functions as a general resource for
program information, policies and procedures, schedule planning, etc. While
faculty advisors will work closely with students in the planning of schedules,
// is the student's responsibility to insure that all program requirements are
fulfilled.

Career Development Center

Evening College students are encouraged to use the resources available in the
Career Development Center. The Center maintains current career-related mate-
rials and computer-assisted guidance programs to allow students to complete
self-assessments on skills and interests related to careers or to personal devel-
opment. The Center also sponsors Job Fairs and skill-building workshops and
coordinates internship opportunities. The Career Development Center staff is
available, by appointment, to meet with interested students during evening
hours.

Computer Facilities

In 1991, LaGrange College became committed to creating a fiber optic net-
work of many computers that would allow students and faculty to access the
network anywhere on campus. The college currently has 12 computer laborato-

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ries allowing students to access the World Wide Web from virtually any site on
campus. Microcomputer labs on campus are available for general use except
when the rooms have been reserved for class use. Evening College students
may find the laboratory on the 3'^ floor of Smith Hall (room 322) most conven-
ient for their use. The lab consists of workstations with access to Pascal, FOR-
TRAN, BAIC, Oracle, COBOL, SQL, and the Internet.

LaGrange College seeks to provide students with the greatest possible access
to computer resources within the limits of institutional priorities and financial
capabilities, and consistent with generally accepted principles of ethics that
govern the College community. Access to computer and network facilities
requires each student user to be accountable and responsible for appropriate
use of computer facilities. Students should note the following, taken from the
Policy for the Responsible Use of Information Technology. The complete
Policy is printed in the LaGrange College Bulletin and is also available in the
Evening College office.

LaGrange College computing resources and associated user accounts are
to be used only for the College activities for which they are assigned
or intended. The computing systems are not to be used for any non-
college related commercial purposes, public or private, either for
profit or non-profit.

Many technology resources at LaGrange College are accessed through
user accounts. All users are responsible for both the protection of
their account passwords and the data stored in their user accounts.
Sharing a password is prohibited. User accounts will be deactivated
when the user's affiliation with the College is terminated and all files
and other data will be removed form those accounts.

The College provides email accounts for students, faculty and staff. All
course information and other official College communicafion will
only be sent to campus email addresses.

Microcomputer labs on the LaGrange College campus are available for
general use except during the periods the rooms have been reserved

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for teaching purposes. It is the responsibihty of every user to use lab
and public access facilities in a responsible manner. Use of laboratory
or public access facilities to view material that may be considered
offensive to others, which includes but is not limited to racially hate-
ful and sexually explicit material, is considered a form of harassment.
The viewing of harassing material is inconsistent with Mission of
LaGrange College. Viewing such harassing material in a lab or public
access areas can result in disciplinary action.

Tutoring Center

LaGrange College maintains a Tutoring Center, which provides one-on-one or
group tutoring sessions in various subjects:

Biology (including Anatomy) Chemistry

Computer science & applications Math & Problem Solving

Physics Psychology

Religion Spanish

Statistics

Currently located on the 5**^ floor of Henry Residence Hall, the Tutoring Center
will move to the new Lewis Library during the 2008-2009 academic year. The
center is directed by Dr. Laine Scott, who trains undergraduate students (who
have been nominated for this program by their professors) for service as peer
tutors in their respective disciplines. The hours of the center-as well as the
subjects offered-fluctuate each semester and are always posted at the center
itself.

Writing Center

The Department of English Language and Literature maintains a Writing Cen-
ter, which serves that college community by providing advice and support for
student writers. Currently located on the ground floor of Banks Library, the
writing Center will move to the new Lewis Library during the 2008-2009 aca-

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demic year. The center is directed by Dr. Laine Scott, who trains students to
serve as peer writing consultants. The hours of the center fluctuate each se-
mester as are always posted at the center itself.

Above: 2008 Alpha
Sigma Lambda honor-
ees and faculty; right:
EC students meet his-
tory-making Justice
Horace T. Ward

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Student T.tfe

Evening College is committed to providing a positive environment that attends
to a student's intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social development. La-
Grange College sponsors a variety of cultural events and recreational activities
for the enjoyment of students and their families. The College also provides
programs designed to support every dimension of students' well-being. We
welcome and encourage student participation in all campus programs.

In addition to providing a positive climate for growth and development, La-
Grange College is committed to fostering an honorable standard of conduct for
all within our community. The college regulations are formulated to meet
changing student needs within the framework of college policy. These regula-
tions are effective when the student enrolls. The specific policies with regard to
student conduct are reviewed with all new students during orientation. In addi-
tion, the statement of conduct is published in the LaGrange College Bulletin
and the Student Handbook and Panther Planner.

Development and Well Being

All new students are invited to the Evening College Orientation. This event
introduces students to campus policies, procedures, and resources and to the
staff who are available to support and advise throughout the course of the pro-
gram. Small group sessions allow new and returning students to meet and share
in order to encourage discussion of the transition to college life.

The Office of the Chaplain coordinates regular chapel services when college
is in session. These spirited worship services provide opportunity for celebra-
tion, for reflection, and for fellowship with other students. Rev. Quincy Brown
is also available for individual counseling in his office in Smith Hall.

The Counseling Office located on the first floor of Smith Hall offers counsel-
ing in a variety of areas. Students needing a confidential resource for short-

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term counseling should contact Director Pamela Tremblay. Areas in which
counseling is offered include stress reduction, conflict resolution, substance
abuse, and interpersonal relations.

Evening students are encouraged to utilize the services of the Career Planning
and Placement Center. The counselor's are available to assist with resume
preparation, interview skills development, and graduate school applications.
Meetings are by appointment, and the office does maintain evening hours one
night a week for the benefit of evening students.

The facilities of the Aquatics Complex are available for recreational and lap
swimming year-round. In addition, the facilities and equipment of the Physical
Education Department are available for recreational use when not otherwise
scheduled for instructional, athletic, or intramural use. Hours for the fitness
center, gymnasium, and pool, will be posted each term. A valid LaGrange
College ID is required for admittance to all facilities.

Events and Activities

The Theatre Arts Department sponsors a series of plays in Price Theatre and
the Fine Arts Department hosts a variety of gallery exhibits in the Lamar
Dodd Art Center throughout the year. Admission is free for students. An-
nouncements about coming events are posted on the college web site and
printed in the Evening Update newsletter.

Cultural Enrichment activities occur throughout the year. The events include
Contact Hour lectures, presentations, performances, etc. Evening students are
encouraged and welcomed to participate in both day and evening events as
their schedules permit.

Evening students have the opportunity to apply for participation in the Servant
Leadership Program administered by our Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown.
The Servant Leadership program encourages participants to engage in a jour-
ney of self-discovery through which they may learn how they might model, in
their interaction with others, the philosophy of committed service to the world
community.

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Students with an interest in writing are encouraged to contribute to The Hill-
topper, the campus student newspaper, or to The Scroll, the annual literary
magazine. Interested students should contact the English department chair for
further information.

Honors Day is an annual spring event highlighting outstanding student
I achievement. Dean's List students are recognized, and departmental honors are
awarded. Evening student inductees into Alpha Sigma Lambda Academic
Honor Society are announced during this celebration.

Associations

LaGrange College chartered a student chapter of the Society for Human Re-
source Management in 2005. Student SHRM is an organizational modeled
after national SHRM, an association created to both advance and support pro-
fessionals in the human resource field. The student chapter, hosted by West
Georgia SHRM, is designed to supplement classroom education with real-
world knowledge and hands-on HR experience through guest speakers, site
visits, and monthly networking opportunities. Student members are eligible
for SHRM scholarships, and graduates receive a significant discount when
sitting for the PHR national certification examination.

Student Advisory Council was developed to provide assistance to the Eve-
ning College students and be an extra voice to express concerns, problems, or
suggestions to the Director. The council will also promote good citizenship
and encourage involvement in campus wide activities and programs, and seek
to build a community within the student body.

Alpha Sigma Lambda is the national adult honor society, founded in 1945
and dedicated to honoring the achievement of adult undergraduates who model
academic excellence in the midst of managing many other areas of their lives.
From among those who meet the G.P.A. requirement (3.4 minimum cumula-
tive average with at least 40 institutional quarter hours), only 10% of nontradi-
tional students are invited to join. New members are inducted into the Kappa
Iota chapter each spring during a special ceremony at Sunny Gables.

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Academic Policies

Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend all class sessions including labs, for all courses.
If a student must be absent, all matters related to student absence, including
makeup work, must be arranged with the professor. Each course syllabus
makes a clear statement about policies related to absences. Please note that
excessive absences (as determined by the instructor) may result in an adminis-
trative withdrawal with a grade of "W" or "WF."

Students are expected to be present for all quizzes and examinations on the
days scheduled, unless approval for alternate testing has been arranged with the
professor.

Course Registration

Pre-registration is conducted several weeks before the onset of each new term.
While students are encouraged to register online via PantherNet, they are re-
quired to contact their advisor first to discuss their academic progress and
their intended schedule. The advisor hold will be removed - allowing the stu-
dent to self-register - only after the conversation with the advisor has occurred.

As a general policy, Evening students may not register for classes offered on
the Day schedule. The Evening College is a separate and distinct program
whose academic calendar and tuition schedules differ from that of the day
program. A student with a compelling need to request enrollment in a Day
course must meet with the academic advisor and complete an Academic Peti-
tion form for review and consideration by the Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean.

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Fall Enrichment Term

The 3 2 week mini-term is designed to enrich students' learning experience
through elective study of significant topics not included in the regular general
education or major curriculum. Course offerings will vary each year, but have
included such topics as Southern Women: Fact and Fiction, Global Food Pro-
duction and World Hunger, Social Inequality, and The Short Story.

All freshmen who enroll later than summer 2004 must include two fall enrich-
ment courses in their schedule; students are encouraged to enroll during their
freshman and sophomore years.

Students who matriculated prior to fall 2004 and transfer students are required
to complete one enrichment course in their academic experience. The term runs
from mid-November through early December, and, for financial aid purposes,
is considered to be included as a part of the fall quarter.

Grades and Credits

The definitions of grades given at LaGrange College are as follows:

A 4.00 A- 3.75

B 3.00 B- 2.75

C2.00 C-1.75

D 1.00

F - failing

I - incomplete. This is a temporary grade, assigned by the instructor if a
student is doing satisfactory work and, for reasons beyond the student's
control, cannot complete the work for the quarter.

NC - no credit

W - withdrawn. An automatic 'W is given if the student withdraws after
the end of drop and add but before the completion of three weeks of class.
After the deadline for automatic withdrawal passes, the instructor will
assign a 'W or a 'WF' depending upon the student's status.

WF - withdrawn, failing

AW - audit, withdrawn

AU - audit, complete

NR - grade not reported by the instructor

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A+

4.00

B +

3.25

C +

2.25

D +

1.25

Declaration of Major

A student may declare his/her academic major after successfully completing
22 quarter hours. Students must declare a major by the time they have com-
pleted 75 quarter hours of course work. The declaration of major is initiated in
the Evening College office, and must be signed by the student's academic advi-
sor and by the appropriate department chair. The major requirements are based
on the Bulletin in effect when the major is declared, not on the Bulletin of
entry.

Honor Code

Students at LaGrange College sign the Honor Code, which states.

As a member of the student body of LaGrange College, I confirm
my commitment to the ideals of civility, diversity, service, and
excellence. Recognizing the significance of personal integrity in
establishing these ideals within our community, I pledge that I will
not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate these unethical behaviors in others.

The Honor Code is the responsibility of every student, faculty member,
and staff member at LaGrange College. All members of the College
community are needed to support the enforcement of the Code which
prohibits lying, cheating, or stealing when those actions involve aca-
demic processes.

The Honor Council, composed of ten students, deals with students accused of
violating the Honor Code. The Honor Council is selected each spring by the
outgoing Chair of the Honor Council, The Dean of Students, and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Dean. A member of the faculty serves as
advisor.

In endorsing the Honor Code, the faculty agreed to report any suspected viola-
tion of the Honor Code to the Honor Council, either through the Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Dean or the Chair of the Honor Council. Members
of the faculty are therefore expected to report all suspected violations of the

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Honor Code. The Honor Code assumes that any student witnessing or other-
wise having knowledge of an Honor Code violation will report the violation to
the course instructor, the Chair of the Honor Council, or the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean.

The following are violations of the Honor Code:

Lying in any academic matter

Cheating by either giving aid to or receiving aid from a student or other
source without the consent of the faculty member or plagiarizing
(using another person's words or ideas without documenting them
properly)

Failure to report a violation of the Honor Code

Failure to appear before the Honor Council as requested by written notice

Failure to maintain confidentiality regarding an Honor Council case

Sanctions include:

Assigning a grade of zero to the related academic work (assignments,
tests, case study, etc.)

Lowering the final grade in the course by one letter

A grade of "F' in the course

Suspension for one academic term (excluding Summer)

Dismissal from the College

Student Rights:

To be presumed innocent

To a fair, impartial, and timely hearing

To face and question any witnesses at a hearing

To testify and present material on one's own behalf

To a separate hearing upon request

To subsequent appeal

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An investigation and hearing shall be confidential and those within the bounds
of confidentiality shall not divulge anything that is said or done with regard to
these proceedings to anyone outside the bounds of confidentiality. Should
anyone outside the bounds of confidentiality receive information which is
considered to be confidential, he or she will automatically be bound by confi-
dentiality. Those within the bounds of confidentiality include Council mem-
bers, the faculty advisor to the Council, the Vice President for Academic Af-
fairs and Dean, the President, accusers, the accused, witnesses, persons inter-
viewed during the investigation, victims, and the College's attorney. In addi-
tion, the accused may include within the bounds of confidentiality his or her
parents, faculty, staff, minister, personal or legal counsel.

All tests at the College are conducted under the Honor Code. The students
should expect to write the pledge (or and abbreviated version of the pledge, on
the outside of the examinations. The Academic Honor Pledge states: I pledge
that I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment or
examination, nor have I witnessed any violation of the Honor Code. Accord-
ingly, instructors may leave the room during the examination and students are
on their honor to do their own work. Since all students are pledged to abide by
the Honor Code, instructors may leave their room during an examination and
students are on their honor to do their own work. The student should leave all
books and materials not pertaining to the test either in the hall outside the
classroom, or next to the wall in front of the classroom. Students should take
the test in the designated classroom, except under extenuating circumstances or
by prior arrangement.

For a complete description of the Honor Code, please see the Panther Planner/
Student Handbook, or the Student Honor Code Handbook 2008-2009.

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Student Appeals

There are processes by which students may petition regarding academic issues,
including Academic Forgiveness, Grade Appeals, and Appeal of Academic
Policy. The procedures are detailed in the LaGrange College Bulletin and sum-
mary information is also maintained in the Evening College Office.

Student Status

Student status is determined based on successful completion of credit hours,
per the following.

First Year

1- 45 hours

Sophomore

46-89 hours

Junior

90-134 hours

Senior

135 or more hours

Students may declare their academic major after completion of 22 quarter
hours. Please note that no grade below

C- in any course about the 100 level may be applied toward a major.

180 hours are required for completion of the degrees in Business Administra-
tion and Human Development. The general education curriculum - 101 credit
hours - meets the requirement for the completion of the Associate of Arts in
Liberal Studies degree.

Transcripts

Students are provided transcripts of their academic record free of charge. Re-
quests should be made in writing to the Registrar's Office well in advance of
the date needed. No transcript will be issued to a student under financial obli-
gation to the College.

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Transfer between Programs

Students should not assume the privilege of automatic transfer from the Eve-
ning program to the Day program. Students interested in changing their enroll-
ment classification from Evening to Day must complete an Academic Petition
indicating the reason for requesting the program transfer. Before presenting to
the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for consideration, the peti-
tion must be signed by the current academic advisor and by the major advisor
of the Day program into which the student desires transfer. Note that a transfer
between programs may only be requested one time during a student's under-
graduate career.

Transient Work

Evening College may petition to complete a course at another institution as a
transient student, within the following parameters.

1 . A student who fails a course at LaGrange College is not permitted to repeat
the course elsewhere.

2. A student may petition for a general education course only. Major courses
may not be completed through transient work.

3. Students who have competed more than 90 quarter hours are normally ineli-
gible to complete transient work at a 2-year institution, but must apply to an
institution that awards the baccalaureate degree.

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Degree R fqtjtrrmfnts

Evening College offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administra-
tion, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development, and the Associates
of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. To obtain the Business Administration or
Human Development degree, a student must complete 1 80 quarter hours in-
cluding the General Education curriculum and major courses; a departmental
assessment is also required. Students for whom the Liberal Studies degree is
the objective will satisfy degree requirements upon successful completion of
the 101 -hour general education curriculum.

Candidates for degrees must earn, at a minimum, a 2.0 quality point average.
Note that grades of "C-" may be counted toward the major, but the major GPA
must remain at or above 2.0 in order for the student to graduate.

Candidates must also meet the residency requirements for Evening College.
Generally, B.A. candidates must accomplish the last 60 hours in Evening Col-
lege. With the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean,
students may earn 15 hours of transient credit during their final 90 hours.

Candidates for the associate degree must accomplish the last 30 hours in Eve-
ning College.

While each student will work with a faculty advisor to plan her/his aca-
demic program, the ultimate responsibility for insuring that all degree
requirements are accomplished rests with the student.

General Education Curriculum

LaGrange College is first and foremost a liberal arts and sciences college. The
underlying philosophy of liberal learning is found throughout the curriculum,
but is most obvious in the structure of the General Education Curriculum that
provides the foundation for all studies.

The curriculum is distributed as follows:

Required Courses:

College 101

2 hours

*English 101, 102 and, 103

15 hours

History 101 and 102 or 1 1 1 and 1 12

10 hours

Mathematics 101

5 hours

Computer Science 170

5 hours

Religion 101, 103 or 104

5 hours

Speech 105

5 hours

Physical Education or HPR

4 hours

Total:

51 hours

Electives:

Humanities/Fine Arts

15 hours

**Modem Language/Culture

5 hours

Science/Mathematics

15 hours

Social/ Behavioral Science

15 hours

Total

50 hours

*Students transferring from an institution for which credits in ENG 101 and
102 constitute a complete English sequence are exempt from the ENG 103
course requirement.

**Students who declare a major in Human Development may not use LAS 104
to satisfy the modem language/culture requirement. Human Development
majors must complete the SPN 101 and 102 sequence.

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The following courses are all options for the completion of the elective courses
within the general education curriculum.

I. Humanities/Fine Arts

ART 109 - Art History I ENG 207 - American Literature H

ART 1 10 - Art History II ENG 208 - World Literature

ART 151 - Basic Drawing MUS 112 -Music Survey

ENG 204 - British Literature I THA 101 - Drama Survey I

ENG 205 - British Literature II THA 102 - Drama Survey II

ENG 206 -American Literature I THA 184 - Acting 1

n. Modern Language/Culture HI. Science/ Mathematics

SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I GSC 101 Earth Science I

SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II GSC 102 Earth Science II
LAS 104 - Latin American Culture MTH 1 14 Statistics

MTH 118 - Quantitative Reasoning

rv. Social/ Behavioral Science

PSC 101 - United States Government
PSY 149 - Introduction to Psychology
PSY 202 - Human Growth and Development
SOC 146 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 247 - The Family
SOC 253 -Social Problems
SOC 299 -Introduction to Human Services
PHL 149 - Introduction to Philosophy

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Minor in Sociology

Students who desire to earn a minor in sociology must complete five courses in
the disciplines of Sociology and Psychology.

Required courses: Electives (select 2 of 3):

SOC 146 Principles of Sociology SOC 306 America's Children

SOC 247 The Family SOC 307 Criminology

SOC 253 Social Problems PS Y 32 1 Social Psychology

Minor in Human Resource Management

Students pursuing a minor in human resource management must successfully

complete the following classes.

BuA 35 1 Legal and Ethical Environment

BuA 370 Management and Organizational Behavior

BuA 374 Interpersonal Relations in Organizations

BuA 376 Managing Human Resources

BuA 480 A Performance Management

BuA 480B Legal Implications of Human Resources

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Courses

The courses available through Evening College follow. The Business Admini-
stration Department is presented first, followed by the Human Development.
General Education required and elective courses follow, listed alphabetically
by department.

Following each course number is the anticipated term in which the course will
be taught. The schedule will be followed insofar as possible, but is subject to
change. The course list is accurate and complete at the time of publication of
this Bulletin. Courses may be added to/deleted from the program at the discre-
tion of the College.

Course Numbering System and Abbreviations

Courses numbered 100 through 199 are intended primarily for first year stu-
dents and sophomores. Courses numbered 200 to 299 are intended primarily
for sophomores. Courses numbered 300 through 399 and above are intended
primarily for juniors and seniors. Courses numbered 400 through 499 (with the
exception of the 480 Special Topics courses) are intended primarily for seniors.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the number of
quarter hours credit awarded for the course. If a course has a prerequisite, it
will be so noted following the course description.

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Business Admintstratton

Within the context of a liberal arts environment, the Business Administration
curriculum is designed to aid the student in developing a fundamental under-
standing of the nature, purposes and interdependencies of business systems and
the socioeconomic environments in which they operate. The liberal arts educa-
tion that students receive at LaGrange College provides the foundation for
critical thinking, communication, and the leadership skills needed for a suc-
cessful professional career.

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to the development of our students' abilities to think
critically and creatively and to the enhancement of their communica-
tion skills.

We seek to integrate and extend liberal arts-based values through discus-
sion, discovery, and reflection based on contemporary business con-
tent.

We seek to provide a safe, caring and ethical place for all our students to
grow and mature.

Learning Outcomes of Our Program

A student who successfully completes the B.A. in Business Administra-
tion degree requirements should be able to:

Demonstrate general knowledge and comprehension of business concepts
and the ability to integrate this knowledge.

Synthesize and make connections among different ideas, as well as dem-
onstrate the ability to think creatively and critically, and to formulate
logical arguments.

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Show an intrinsic desire to learn and a curiosity about the worid and about
business by actively participating in class, group work, and individual
research.

Formulate and defend ethical judgments and develop an understanding of
individual moral responsibility, particularly in a group or corporate
setting.

Communicate in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, using
technology appropriately.

Work in teams and demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal rela-
tions, and the leadership and foUowership processes

Accept and embrace risk and uncertainty in the business environment.

The 180-hour B.A. in Business Administration requires completion of the
general education courses, the major courses listed below (50 hours), and 29
elective hours. In addition to the course requirements, students must complete
the comprehensive Department Assessment Program (DAP) prior to gradua-
tion.

Note: Students must complete ENG 102 and CSC 170 prior to enter-
ing 300-level business courses.

Major Courses. Required:

BuA 200 Principles of Economics

Bu A 260 Principles of Financial Acct

BuA 263 Principles of Managerial Acct

BuA 35 1 Legal and Ethical Environment

BuA 354 Business Performance Analysis

BuA 370 Mgmt. and Organizational Behavior

BuA 380 Principles of Marketing

BuA 393 Cultural Aspects of International Business

BuA 440 Management Simulation

Math 1 14 Statistics

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BuA 101 Contemporary Economics/Business Issues (5) On Demand
This is the basic economics course for non-majors and is designed to provide
students with an understanding of introductory economic principles to analyze,
from an economic perspective, issues such as the population explosion, pov-
erty, pollution, unemployment, and inflation.

BuA 200 Principles of Economics (5) Fall

An introduction to the science of economics and its analytical tools. This
course is devoted to providing the student with a thorough understanding of the
basic principles of a) microeconomics: the study of the economic behavior of
individual households and firms and the determination of factor prices, and b)
macroeconomics: the study of the determination of the aggregate levels of
income, output, employment and prices and the examination of fiscal and
monetary policy.

BuA 260 Principles of Financial Accounting (5) Fall
This course provides an introduction to accounting as a device for reporting
business activity. The underlying principles of accounting are studied, in addi-
tion to the preparation and use of financial statements.

BuA 263 Principles of Managerial Accounting (5) Winter

A study of managerial control systems and the uses of accounting information
for planning and control, including analysis and interpretation of data, and use
of cost information for business policy implementation.
Prerequisite: BuA 260 or consent of instructor

BuA 322 Business Ethics (5) On Demand

A study of current social problems faced by business with particular attention
paid to the background factors giving rise to those problems, various proposed
solutions, and the approach that is currently being followed.

Prerequisite: Junior standing, or consent of instructor

BuA 351 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (5) Fall
This course addresses the legal and ethical implications of business decisions.
Topics may include legal organization, employment, discrimination, contracts,
workplace, safety, product liability and antitrust issues. Cost-benefit analysis
will be used as a tool to evaluate business decisions in light of existing legal
rules and social responsibility.

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BuA 353 Corporate Finance (5) On Demand

The first half of this course focuses on various methods used by corporate
managers to evaluate alternative investment opportunities, including dis-
counted payback, internal rate of return, discounted cash flow and "economic
value added" analyses. The second half of the course focuses on the methods
used to finance corporate investments in assets, including capital structure, cost
of capital, bankruptcy risk, informal workout and Chapter 1 1 reorganization
issues. Relevant legal, accounting and tax issues are integrated throughout the
course content.

Prerequisite: BuA 200, 260.

BuA 354 Business Performance Analysis (5) On Demand

A comprehensive survey of the basic tools and models used in contemporary

financial statement analysis.

Prerequisite: CSC 170

BuA 357 Investments (5) On Demand

This course provides students with an introduction to the tools for analyzing
the potential returns and risks of individual securities and how to combine
them efficiently into portfolios. The course will also examine the equilibrium
pricing of capital assets, risk-adjusted evaluafions of portfolio performance,
efficiency of the capital allocation process in security markets, the formulation
of investment policies and strategies, and other investment-related topics.
Prerequisite: BuA 200

BuA 370 Management and Organizational Behavior (5) WinterThis
course will introduce the principles undergirding classical, behavioral and
contingency approaches to management; explore organizafional challenges
surrounding key issues including ethics, management of diversity, and change;
and examine a range of strategies for motivating and leading individuals and
groups within organizations.

Prerequisite: BuA 260 or consent of instructor

BuA 374 Interpersonal Relations in Organizations (5) On Demand
A study of human interaction in the organizafional context. Topics to be cov-
ered include self-concept, frames of reference, values and atfitudes, barriers
and breakdowns in communications.

Prerequisite: BuA 370 or consent of instructor

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BuA 376 Managing Human Resources (5) On Demand
The study of the basic principles and functions of effective personnel admini-
stration and human resource management. Extensive use is made of the case
method of study. Students gain experience looking at personnel problems,
individually and as members of groups.

Prerequisite: BuA 370 or consent of instructor

BuA 380 Principles of Marketing (5) Fall

An introduction to the important principles of marketing management and the
role of marketing in a contemporary society, in business enterprises and in the
nonprofit organization. Considers the planning, operation and evaluation of
marketing and promotional efforts necessary to the effective marketing of
consumer and industrial offerings.

Prerequisite: BuA 200 or consent of instructor

Bua 393 Cultural Aspects of International Business (5) Spring
Operating in today's global environment, effective business professionals must
learn to work comfortably with people whose communication practices and
behaviors are informed by cultural traditions that may differ from those of the
Western world. This course is designed as an introduction to those cultural and
communicative differences. Students will consider strategies that promote
effective managements in the cross-cultural arena.

BuA 401 Entrepreneurship (5) On Demand

A study of the application of the science of management to the development
and management of the small business enterprise. Opportunities, characteris-
tics, and problems with the small business will be evaluated. Students will be
required to develop a business plan for a small business and when possible
students will be given an opportunity to work on special projects with small
businesses in the community. The class requires active participation by stu-
dents in and out of the classroom.

Prerequisites: BuA 370, 380, or consent of instructor

BuA 440 Management Simulation (5) Spring

This is the capstone course for majors in Business. It incorporates the use of a
computer-based simulation in an effort to integrate all of the functional areas of
business into one comprehensive course. Students are required to work in
groups as managers of a simulated company and make the necessary market-
ing, finance, economic, accounting, and management decisions to run their

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company effectively. The students' grades are a function of individual and
group performance.

Prerequisites: Senior standing, completion of all course require-
ments in major or permission of inst.

BuA 470 Research in Business (5) On Demand

Research project or paper in business or economics, A student must present a
course description/project proposal in writing to the faculty member chairing
the research for approval by the end of pre-registration during the quarter prior
to enrolling for the course. No more than 5 credit hours per quarter and a maxi-
mum of 10 credit hours may be taken.

BuA 480 Special Topics (2 - 5) On Demand

A series of special topic courses providing students with exposure to issues and

concepts not covered in their regular course work.

Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor

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HTIMAN DFVErOPMFNT

The Human Development major explores both theoretical and practical issues
of human development, with a special focus on early childhood issues. The
major is grounded in the disciplines of education, psychology, and sociology.
Students will explore patterns of behavior in learning, examine models for
teaching within early childhood settings, and study dimensions of individual
development within the framework of historical, social, and cultural founda-
tions.

The Human Development major is not a teacher certification program, based
on the standards established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commis-
sion (GPSC). Graduates of the program are well prepared to work in Head
Start or other pre-school environments. According to GPSC guidelines, gradu-
ates may be eligible for hire in elementary classrooms provided they have
achieved a 2.5 cumulative GPA as well as passing scores on the GACE Basic
Skills test and appropriate GACE Content tests, and are enrolled in an ap-
proved masters program. Having met these requirements, graduates may be
recommended for a 5-year nonrenewable certificate until the master's degree is
successfully completed. Graduates interested in pursuing middle grades certifi-
cation may wish to apply to the LaGrange College Master of Arts in Teaching
program; upon successful completion, they will hold a clear, renewable Geor-
gia Certificate. Students who desire to teach special education must pass the
GACE Professional Pedagogy Test and complete a 1 -year supervised intern-
ship through Georgia RESA. All students are encouraged to consult the Profes-
sional Standards Commission website ( www.gapsc.com ) for current require-
ments and to discuss approved options for obtaining a clear, renewable Georgia
certificate with the Director of Evening College.

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As learning outcomes for students in the Human Development major, students
will be expected to:

Identify the nature of childhood learning and behaviors
Develop an understanding of diagnostic tools and approaches for
student assessment

Develop an understanding of the connections between social, physi-
cal, emotional, and intellectual development
Exhibit the ability to synthesize information and make connections
between disciplines

Demonstrate the ability to think critically and communicate effec-
tively

Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to build supportive classrooms
that foster enthusiastic engagement in learning
Demonstrate understanding of the ethical framework upon which all
classroom activities are built

Required Major Courses:

Education:

EDU 199 Foundations in Education

EDU 319 Math Methods

EDU 342 Child Development

EDU 354 Introduction to Reading and Literature

EDU 366 Creative Arts and Movement

*Historv:

HIS 3 1 5 Georgia History (or other upper level HIS course at discretion of the

Education Department chair)

*Sociologv: * Psvchologv:

SOC 146 Principles of Sociology PSY 149 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 247 The Family PSY 202 Human Growth and Development

SOC 253 Social Problems PSY 32 1 Social Psychology

PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology

Special Topics:

A senior-level course chosen from Sociology, History, or Education depart-
ment with approval of Director of Evening College.
*Please refer to individual department listings beginning on page 39 for a
description of these courses.

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EDU 199 Foundations in Education (5) Summer

An introduction to teaching and learning, the course addresses issues including
INTASC standards, curriculum, professionalism, accountability, code of eth-
ics, and certification requirements. This course must be completed prior to
admission to the Human Development major, and is a prerequisite for all other
EDU courses.

EDU 319 Math Methods (5) Winter

The course focuses on a constructiv-
ist, inquiry approach to learning and teaching in the early childhood and ele-
mentary classroom. There is an emphasis on pre-number concepts and prob-
lem solving and regular practice using mental mathematical exercises and
activities with manipulatives.

EDU 342 Child Development (5) Fall

The course involves study of the principles of growth and development from
conception through twelve years of age. Specific attention will be given to the
influences of family on physical maturation, cognitive development, social
skills, and personality development. Major contributions from leading authori-
ties in the field will be emphasized during the study of each area of develop-
ment.

EDU 354 Introduction to Reading and Literature (5) Fall
The course covers theories and principles of reading instruction, the reading
process, and emergent literacy. There will be a focus on children's literature
and its role in elementary reading programs.

EDU 366 Creative Arts and Movement (5) Spring

The course explores theories and practices that promote intellectual, language,
physical, social and emotional development, and school readiness for pre-
school and elementary aged children. The course suggests ways to facilitate
learning through a differentiated curriculum incorporating music, art, and
movement, which reflects the child's community, cultural, linguistic, and indi-
vidual characteristics.

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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Art and Design

ART 109 Art History Survey I (5) Fall

A course in the visual arts of western civilization from the Paleolithic period
through the 16'^ century. Cultures surveyed will include Egyptian, Mesopota-
mian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, Gothic and the
Italian and Northern Renaissance.

ART 110 Art History Survey n (5) Spring

This course will survey the history of Western art and architecture from the
Baroque period to the beginning of the 20^ century, including the stylistic
movements of the Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism,
Impressionism, Expressionism and Cubism.

ART 151 Basic Drawing (5) On Demand

A course in drawing fundamentals, including line, composition, perspective,

and chiaroscuro. A variety of drawing media will be explored.

ART 227 Ceramics-Methods and Materials (5) On Demand
This introduction to ceramic methods and techniques explores both wheel
throwing and hand building used in forming vessels and sculpture. This will
include using the potter's wheel, slabs, coils, textures to create form. Glazing,
decoration and firing methods such as raku, pitfire and standard reduction will
also be emphasized.

ART 271 Painting I (5) On Demand

An introduction to painting with acrylics or oils. Projects will explore the

fundamentals of composition and modeling with color and light

Computer Science

CSC 170 Microsoft Office and Information Systems (5) Fall, Spring
An introduction to information systems software. Microsoft Office Profes-
sional will be the primary software utilized.

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English

ENG 100 Basic Composition (5) Summer

Introduction and practice in the fundamentals of expository writing, including

paragraph development, organization, logic, grammar and mechanics.

ENG 101 Composition I (5) Fall

Introduction to expository writing, emphasizing the essay form, the writing
process, and rhetorical modes of thesis development. Students use conference
days for peer editing and consultation with instructors.

Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses.

ENG 102 Composition II (5) Winter

Introduction to critical thinking and writing about literature, emphasizing read-
ing strategies and analytic writing. Students use conference days for peer
editing and consultation with instructors.

Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses

ENG 103 Composition III (5) Spring

Introduction to interdisciplinary writing, emphasizing research techniques and
methods of documentation. Students use conference days for library research,
peer editing and consultation.

Prerequisite to all higher-numbered English courses

ENG 204 British Literature I (5) On Demand

A survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period through the Eight-
eenth Century. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing docu-
mentation.

ENG 205 British Literature II (5) On Demand

A survey of British literature from the Romantics through the Modem/

Postmodern Period. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing

documentation.

ENG 206 American Literature I (5) On Demand

A survey of American Literature from the Colonial period through American
Romanticism. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing docu-
mentation.

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ENG 207 American Literature II (5) On Demand.
A survey of American literature from Realism and Naturalism through the
Modem/Postmodern Period. Short critical essays required, with at least one
entailing documentation.

ENG 208 World Literature (5) On Demand

A survey of classical works in translation, emphasizing the Greek, Roman, and

Medieval periods. Short critical essays required, with at least one entailing

documentation.

Freshman Seminar

COL 101 Gateway to Success (2) Fall, Spring

This orientation course uses discussion of directed readings, journal writing,
and group activities to develop strategies for effective reading, writing, critical
thinking, and related skills necessary for successful college study. The course
must be completed within the first two terms after enrollment and is required
for all freshmen and for transfer students with less than 45 quarter hours of
earned credits.

General Science

GSC 101 Earth Science I (5) Winter

An introduction to the concepts, principles, and processes of Physical Geology

with a brief consideration of Historical Geology.

GSC 102 Eartli Science II (5) Spring

A continuation of Earth Science I with elements

Prerequisite: GSC 101

Health, Physical Education and Recreation

HPR 154 Community First Aid/CPR (2) On Demand
Identification of emergency situations and selection of correct response. Certi-
fication in American Red Cross standard first aid and adult, child and infant
rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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HPR 200 Community Health (2) On Demand

An investigation of various health care programs available in the community

and various health-related issues.

HPR 201 Community Recreation (2) On Demand

An investigation of various recreation programs available in the community,

state, and nation.

HRP 210 Fitness for Life (2) On Demand

A study of basic principles of physical conditioning, weight control, relaxation,
and stress management. Students will have the opportunity to devise and im-
plement a personalized fitness/weight control program tailored to individual
needs and levels of fitness.

HPR 333 Nutrition and Health (2) Fall

An introduction to nutrition concepts and current dietary trends, focusing on
health promotion. Nutrients are explored with regard to sources, dietary re-
quirements, and health implications. Student interest are incorporated.

PED 105 Jogging ( 1 ) Fall, Winter, Summer

Participation in progressive running programs designed to increase cardiovas-
cular endurance.

PED 108 Physical Conditioning (1) Spring, Summer

Basic assessment, maintenance, and improvement of over-all physical fitness.

PED 116 Personal Fitness (1) On Demand

Introduction to diet and weight control techniques as well as assessment and

maintenance of personal fitness.

History

HIS 101 Worid Civilization I (5) Winter, alternate years

A survey course on the development of world civilization up to 1660.

HIS 102 Worid Civilization II (5) Spring, alternate years
A survey course on the development of world civilization from 1660 to pre-
sent.

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HIS 111 History of the United States to 1865 (5) Winter, alternate years
Emphasis on the Colonial, Revolutionary, early national, and Civil War peri-
ods.

HIS 112 History of the United States, 1865 to the Present (5) Spring,
alternate years

Emphasis on Reconstruction, liberal nationalism. New Deal, and postwar peri-
ods.

HIS 203 Lives of Illustrious Men and Women (2) On Demand
A study of the men and women whose deeds and ideas shaped history.

HIS 205 Men and Movements that Shaped American History (2) On

Demand.

A biographical study of American History.

HIS 315 Georgia History (5) Winter

A study of Georgia History from the pre -colonial period to the present with

emphasis on the historical, social, economic and political development of the

State.

HIS 480 Special Topics (2) On Demand Courses designed to broaden stu-
dent's general knowledge of the discipline through exploration of topics in-
cluding women's history and the civil rights movement.

Sociology

SOC 146 Introduction to Sociology (5) Fall

An introduction to the scientific study of the structure and dynamics of human

society.

SOC 148 Introduction to Anthropology (5) On Demand
A general introduction to physical and cultural anthropology.

SOC 247 The Family (5) Spring

An analysis of contemporary marriage and family experiences.

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SOC 253 Social Problems (5) Summer

A study of selected social problems in American society which are related to

deviant behavior, value conflict, or social disorganization.

SOC 299 Introduction to Human Services (5) On Demand
An introduction to generalist human services. Emphasis is placed on the his-
torical development of the profession as well as exposure to various career
opportunities in the helping profession.

SOC 306 America's Children (5) Winter

An analysis of current issues confronting America's children.

SOC 307 Criminology (5) Summer

A multi-disciplinary examination of criminal behavior and corrections, with an
emphases on competing theories regarding the origins and incidence of crimi-
nality and the social forces underlying criminal and deviant behavior.

Mathematics

MTH 100 Basic Math (5) Summer, Winter

An overview of basic skills in mathematics including ratios and proportion,

percent use of fractions and decimals, systems of measurements and linear

equations.

MTH 101 College Algebra (5) Fall, Spring

A study of sets, real numbers, operations, order, inequalities, polynomial fac-
toring, functions, graphs, exponents, first- and second-degree equations, and
systems of equations.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 100 or satisfactory score on mathemat-
ics placement test.

MTH 114 Statistics (5) Winter

A study of problems related to statistical procedures as applied to economics,

education, the social sciences, and the life sciences.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or higher.

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MTH 118 Quantitative Reasoning (5) On Demand
Mathematical techniques and computer methods will be used in the develop-
ment of quantitative reasoning skills. This core focuses on answering ques-
tions and solving problems that require quantitative reasoning. These tech-
niques and methods will be examined in the context of examples taken from
the social sciences, business, economics and other disciplines. The applica-
tions of spreadsheets, graphing and statistical methods will be used.
Pr^r^^/5zY^.- Mathematics 101 or higher.

MTH 360 Finite Mathematics (5) On Demand

A study of the finite mathematics with business applications.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 101 or higher.

Music

MUS 112 Music Survey (5) Winter

A broad survey of music from the Western classical tradition aimed at develop-
ing aesthetic awareness and critical analysis of music from diverse styles and

Philosophy

PHL 149 Introduction to Philosophy (5) On Demand

A survey of the major fields of thought involving those principles which are

basic in the making of man's culture and history.

PoHtical Science

PSC 101 United States Government (5) On Demand
An introduction to political science through an analysis of the political system
of the United States. Topics considered include: basic concepts of political
science, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, basic governmental institu-
tions, elections and public opinion, political parties and groups, and domestic
and foreign public policy.

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Psychology

PSY 149 Introduction to Psychology (5) Fall

A survey of major topics in psychology including basic neuroanatomy, motiva-
tion, learning perception, personality and abnormal behavior.

This course is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses.

PSY 202 Human Growth and Development (5) Winter

A study of normal life beginning with conception. Important developmental

phenomena are considered in the light of major theories of development.

PSY 321 Social Psychology (5) Spring

A course dealing with behavior as affected by social influences. Major topics
include social perception, social communication (verbal and nonverbal), altru-
ism, attitudes, aggression, and prejudice. Also, applied areas such as forensic
psychology are considered.

PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology (5) Spring

A survey of the causes, characteristics, current theories, and treatments of

deviant behavior.

Religion

REL 101 " Symbols, Texts, and Practices (5) On Demand

An introduction to the Christian tradition of faith through a study of its central
symbols, sacred tests, and practices.

REL 102 Jewish Origins in Context (5) Fall, alternate years
A study of the Hebrew bible, commonly called by Christians the Old Testa-
ment, in the context of the ancient Near Eastern world. The course also will
ask students to reflect on the impact of the Hebrew bible on Western civiliza-
tion and its implications for the contemporary world.

REL 103 New Testament Writings in Context (5) Fall, alternate years
A study of the New Testament writings in the context of Greco-Roman civili-
zation. The course also will ask students to reflect on the impact of Christian
scriptures on Western civilization and consider their implications for the con-
temporary world.

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Spanish

SPN 101 Beginning Spanish I (5) Fall, Spring

A course for beginners with intensive practice in oral communications, pronun-
ciation, essentials of grammar, and where possible, reading of simple prose.

SPN 102 Beginning Spanish n (5) Winter

A continuation of Spanish 101.

Speech

SPC 105 Speech Fundamentals (5) On Demand
A course emphasizing development of organizational and delivery skills
through individual speaking exercises in a variety of formats including infor-
mative, demonstrative and persuasive.

Theatre Arts

THA 101 Drama Survey I (5) On Demand

A survey of the discovery of theatre, beginning in ancient Greece and continu-
ing through the rise of Realism. Students will study theatre as a developed art
form through the reading, viewing and discussion of plays representing diverse
eras of history.

THA 102 Drama Survey n (5) On Demand

A survey of the discovery of theatre from the rise of Realism through contem-
porary drama. Students will study theatre as a developed art form through the
reading, viewing & discussion of plays representing diverse eras of history.

THA 184 Acting I (5) On Demand

A course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of acting for the
stage. Course will include achievement of a simple objective, self and sensory
awareness, relaxation, concentration and beginning scene and text analysis.

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Faculty

Barber-Knoll, Kim (1995)

Chair, Theatre Department; Professor of Theater Arts;
B.S., University of Tennessee;
M.F.A. University of California at Los Angeles

Barrett, David M., Jr. (2003)

Associate Professor of Business

BSME Tufts University; MBA Georgia

State University;Ph.D. Georgia State University

Bearden, Cindi(2001)

Associate Professor of Business

B.S. Jacksonville State University; M.Acc.

University of Alabama;

Certified Public Accountant

Birkeli, Jon (1987)

Chair, Business Department; Ely R. Callaway,

Sr. Professor in International Business

A.B. Lenoir-Rhyne College; Ph.D. University of South Carolina

Blair, Sandra (2000)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. LaGrange College;
M.S.N. Georgia State University

Cody-Rydzewski, Susan R. (2002)

Assistant Professor of Sociology

B.A. Jacksonville University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida

Davis-Nozemack, Karie D (2007)

Assistant Professor, Business and Accountancy
B.A. Emory University, M.TX. Georgia State University,
J.D,, Washington and Lee University

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Kovack, William (2006)

Assistant Professor of Business

B.A., M.B.A., Michigan State University

McMullen, Linda (1999)

Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership,
Director of Evening College
B.S., M.S. Geneva College

O'Connor, Francis (1997)

Associate Professor of Latin American Studies,
Head of Sociology & Anthropology Department
B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Idaho State University;
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Williamson, Phillip R. (1969)

Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education;

Director of Athletics;

B.S., M.S., Troy State University

Adjunct FAriiTTV

Barry, Robert J.

Instructor, Business Administration

B.S.,Coker College;

M.A., Pepperdine University

Barrientos, Obed

Instructor, Spanish
B.A., Nuevo Leon State University;
M.A., LaGrange College

Baxter, Rev. Paul

Instructor, Religion
B.A., University of Georgia;
M.Div., Yale University Divinity School

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Callaway, Patricia

Instructor, Music

B.a. Emory; M.M. State University of West Georgia;

D.M.A., University of Georgia

Cook, Anne

Instructor, Human Development
B.A. LaGrange College;
M.A., Mercer University;

Darden, John G.

Instructor, Sociology

B.S., M.S., Auburn University

Denney, Jennifer

Instructor, Education

B.A., M.Ed., LaGrange College

Denney, Louise

Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., College of Charleston;
M.Ed., West Georgia College

Farrar, Fred

Instructor, Sociology
B.A., LaGrange College;
M.Ed., West Georgia College

Flor, Douglas L.

Instructor, Psychology

B.A., M.S., North Dakota State University

Ph.D University of Georgia

Harlin, Blair

Instructor, Business and Accountancy
B.A., Auburn University
M.B.A., LaGrange College

Harris, James

Instructor, English
B.A., Paine College;
M.Ed., LaGrange College;
C.Ed., International Institute

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Lynn, Julianne

Instructor, Business Administration
B.A., University of Georgia;
J.D., Samford University

Mixon, Tiffany

Instructor, Computer Science and Information Systems
B.A., MBA, LaGrange College

Morrow, Louise

Instructor, General Science

B.S. Appalachian State University;

M.Ed., West Georgia College;

Ed Specialist, West Georgia College

Riggs, John,

Instructor, speech and Theatre Arts

B.A., California state;

M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University

Riggs, Tracy Clahan

Instructor, Speech and Theatre Arts
B.F.A., Catholic University;
M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University

Royster, Brenda

Instructor, Sociology

B.A., M.A., University of West Georgia

Strickland, Monty

Instructor, Human Development
B.A., M.Ed., LaGrange College

Williams, Janice

Instructor, Psychology

B.A., University of Rochester; M.A.,

University of Maryland;

PhD., University of Maryland

Williams, Misty

Instructor, English

B.S. Athens State University;

M.Ed., Ed.S., University of West Georgia

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Our Campus

Cason J. Callaway Science Building

Built in 1972, this three-story brick building is supplied with the latest equip-
ment for instruction in general science, biology, chemistry, math, and physics.
The building is named in memory of a former member of the College's Board
of Trustees.

Fuller E. Callaway Academic Building

Completed in 1981 and renovated in 2000, the Fuller E. Callaway Academic
Building houses the Departments of Nursing, Psychology, History, Political
Science, and Sociology and Anthropology.

Lamar Dodd Art Center

Completed in 1982, this building provides a physical environment and the
equipment needed for art instruction as well as gallery space for the College's
outstanding art collection. The building is named in honor of the late Lamar
Dodd, a Georgia artist who was reared in LaGrange and whose paintings won
international recognition.

Louise Anderson Manget Building

Built in 1959 and renovated in 2001, the Louise Anderson Manget Building
houses the Division of Humanities, including the Departments of English,
Latin American Studies and Modem Languages, and Religion and Philosophy.

Price Theatre

Completed in 1975, this dramatic arts building seats 280 and houses class-
rooms for the Department of Theatre Arts, faculty offices, scenery workshop,
dressing rooms, costume room, actors' lounge, and a black box theatre.

Quillian Building

Built in 1949 and named in memory of a former president, Hubert T. Quillian,
who served from 1938-1948; this building provides offices for the President,
the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, the Executive Vice Presi-
dent for Administration, the Business Office, and Institutional Research and
Planning.

Smith Hall

The oldest building on the campus, the main portion of the building was con-
structed in 1842 of handmade brick formed from native clay. An addition was
built in 1887 and a major renovation was completed in 1989 at a cost of over
$2.5 million. Ready for the 21^^ century, the building now houses classrooms,
seminar rooms, and offices including Evening College, Admission, Financial
Aid, and the Registrar. Smith Hall was named in memory of Mrs. Oreon
Smith, wife of a former president of the College, Rufus W. Smith, who served

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from 1885 until his death in 1915. The building is on the National Register of
Historic Places.

Sunny Gables Alumni House

Built by Mary and Julia Nix in 1924, Sunny Gables Alumni House is an out-
standing example of early twentieth century Tudor Revival architecture de-
signed by P. Thornton Marye and is now part of the National Register of His-
toric Places' Vernon Road Historic District. This multipurpose facility serves
as the permanent home for alumni, as well as the office for Alumni and Family
Relations Department, the Stewardship and Leadership Development Depart-
ment, and the Senior Director of Development and College Relations. The
facility extends entertainment space to the College's constituents for specific
programming purposes.

The Chapel

Built in 1965; the materials used in the construction of the Chapel link it with
Christian worship in LaGrange and other parts of the world. Included in the
structure are two stained glass windows made in Belgium more than 100 years
ago; a stone from the temple of Apollo at Corinth, Greece; a stone from the
Benedictine Monastery, lona, Scotland; and a stone from St. George's Chapel,
Windsor, England. Regular worship services are held when the College is in
session.

Hawkes Hall

Completed in 1911, this four-story brick building is named in memory of Mrs.
Harriet Hawkes, mother of College benefactor, the late A.K. Hawkes. The
building houses women students on second, third, and fourth floors. Faculty
offices and classrooms for the Education Department occupy the ground floor.
Also on the second floor is the Nixon Parlor, named in honor of long-time
supporter of the College, Winifred Adams Nixon '33.

Callaway Educational Building

Built in 1965 and renovated in 1994, the building houses on the Callaway
Campus the Music Department, Offices of Intercollegiate and Intramural Ath-
letics, and Offices of the Department of Health and Physical Education. The
facility includes state-of-the-art electronic music equipment, a recording stu-
dio, a fitness center, a gymnasium, and faculty offices.

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Dreams Start Here

LaGrange College Evening College

601 Broad Street

LaGrange, GA 30240

phone: 706.880.8021

web address: www.lagrange.edu

email : evening@lagrange.edu