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505 Byron Plantation Road 912.4 20.8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Mission Statement for LaGrange College at Albany

The Mission of LaGrange College at Albany is to provide private Christian
education at the senior college level to the southwest Georgia area, centered
on Albany; to challenge the minds and inspire the souls of the students
enrolled; to employ leading pedagogical strategies in achieving these goals;
and to produce the economic resources necessary to perpetuate and expand
the program

LaGrange College,

established in 1831, is owned

by the North Georgia

Conference of The United

Methodist Church. LaGrange

College is proud of this relationship

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 cocurricular 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

interdisciplinary, technologically sophisticated liberal arts program (A. A., B.A.,

B.S.), professional programs in business (B.B.A., M.B.A.), nursing (B.S.N.) and

education (B.A., M.Ed.), and continuing education. The principal cocurricular means

is through a comprehensive program of student life and athletics.

LaGrange College strives to be a caring and ethical community. The hallmark of the
LaGrange College community is the quest for civility, diversity, service, and excellence.

LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age or disabili

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Scope o/f/n's publication

This publication has been prepared for LaGrange College at
Albany, a division of LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia. This
publication includes admission-related material as well as policies
and procedures through the year 2000. This publication supple-
ments the current Bulletin of LaGrange College. The program of-
fered by LaGrange College at Albany is a well-defined and discrete
program. It is a degree-completion program (no courses in general
education are offered). The Albany program is designed for more
mature students who have been in the workplace for several years.
The major, Organizational Leadership, is interdisciplinary. It em-
phasizes liberal arts. Students matriculate as a cohort group and
remain together for the duration of the program. Teamioork and
collaborative learning are emphasized. Because of these important
distinctions, there are policies and procedures for Albany that dif-
fer from those at LaGrange College in LaGrange. Where this docu-
ment is silent, the policies are the same on both campuses. Where
this document addresses a policy or procedure, that statement takes
precedence over the LaGrange College (LaGrange) Bulletin for stu-
dents enrolled in Albany.

This publication is accurate at the time it is prepared. LaGrange
College at Albany is a neio venture for LaGrange College. It is
certain that a few policies and procedures will need to be modified.
Enrolled students and students applying for admission will be in-
formed of changes that will affect them. Changes wilt be made in
the context of serving students better.

This publication will be updated for the year 2001.

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

For LaGrange College at Albany these changes may include,
but not be limited to the following: combining cohort groups,
deferring starting a course, changing the order of the courses,
and changing the curriculum. Should changes be necessary,
the student will not have more requirements than are detailed
in this publication.

Change of Regulations

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505 Byron Plantation Road - 912.420.8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Since 1831

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORY

LaGrange College at Albany, P.O. Box 71605, Albany, GA 31708-1605

LaGrange College at Albany (main number) 912.420.8000

(FAX) 912.420.7800

In LaGrange, Georg ia

LaGrange College (main number) 706.882.2911

Vice President for Academic Affairs And Dean 706.812.7236

Director of Student Financial Planning 706.812.7249

Registrar (transcripts, academic Reports) 706.812.7237

Controller (business matters and expenses) 706.812.7277

Honor Council (Honor Code issues) 706.883.1020

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Albany

505 Byron Plantation Road - 91 2.420.8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Office Hours:
11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday,

Friday 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Accreditation

LaGrange College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501).

LaGrange College, as a coeducational, four-year liberal arts college, is approved by the United Methodist
University Senate, and has membership in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the
National Association of United Methodist Colleges, the Georgia Association of Colleges, The Council of Advance-
ment and Support of Education, the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, and the Association of Private
Colleges and Universities in Georgia.

Admission

Clear Accept

Applicants must present the following indication of their readiness to undertake senior-level study

At least sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of acceptable transfer credits from a region-
ally accredited institution. (Many successful applicants may already have a four-year degree in another
area.)

A 2.0 GPA on all College work, which must include at least 30 semester hours of general education courses
drawn from and including at least one course from each of the following areas: English composition,
science/mathematics, social/behavioral science, and humanities /fine arts.

A record of full-time employment for at least four years. (The applicant must otherwise be at least 25
years old.)

All transcripts of college-level work done.

Completed application that includes a personal statement, usual application information for non-tradi-
tional students, application fee, and a signed statement regarding full understanding of the nature and
structure of the Organizational Leadership curriculum.

Deferred Accept

The acceptance of some students may be deferred until they have met certain pre-entrance requirements:

Where the transferable credits are fewer than the requisite 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours, stu-
dents may be accepted pending completion of the necessary course work at another institution. LaGrange
College at Albany recommends coursework taken in this category.

Where the applicant's college GPA is less that the required 2.0, the student may be asked to complete
additional work at another institution prior to matriculating at LaGrange College at Albany. Their grades
in those courses must demonstrate that they can be successful in a senior-level college program. Coursework
taken in this category is to be specified by LaGrange College at Albany.

Where applicant does not have the work experience or has not attained the age of 25 there are limited
options for deferred acceptance.

Where the applicant is lacking in one or more of the specific courses required for admission, such as
English Composition, the student may be offered acceptance pending completion of the course(s) at an-
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Financial Information

Payment of Charges

All charges for the semester are due and payable before the first class of the semester begins.

Expenses

1. Admission (Application for Admission, not refundable) $20.00

2. Tuition, per semester hour, Albany only $250.00

3. General Fee t, per semester $60.00

4. Testing Fee 5 , one time for all new students $160.00

5. Graduation (regardless of participation) $40.00

Example

Admission

Tuition

General

Testing

Graduation

First Semester

$ 20.00
3750.00 (15 hrs)
60.00
160.00

Second Semester

3750.00 (15hrs)

60.00

Third Semester

3000.00 (12 hrs)

60.00

40.00

Total

$3990.00

3810.00

3100.00

General Fee, half of the general fee is held in reserve for use by the group to help fund their service/
leadership project. The remainder is used to reinforce strong group ties by helping to fund group
activities. The students determine the expenditure of all of these monies.

The Testing Fee is required for the necessary pre- and post-testing of students to measure outcomes and
program effectiveness.

Note: Students should expect to spend approximately $400 per semester on textbooks. Students are also expected to have
a personal computer with Internet access. Depending on which Internet Service Provider is selected, the cost ranges from
$20-35 per month.

Access

LaGrange College at Albany admits qualified students of any race, color, religious tradition,
national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at LaGrange College at Albany. It does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religious tradition, national or ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs and other
school-administered programs.

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505 Byron Plantation Road - 912.420.8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Refund and Repayment Policies

Even though a student registers and pays for an entire semester, the courses are taught sequentially. Students who
withdraw prior to the first class receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees. After the first class has met, and before
the second class has met, a student will receive a 50% refund for that class and 100% refund for subsequent classes
that have not started. An example: A student has registered for the first semester (five courses), and he/she
completed the first course and the first class of the second course. The student then withdraws. The withdrawing
student receives a 100% refund for the courses not started (the third, fourth and fifth) and a 50% refund for the
course that he just started. There is no refund for the courses completed nor courses that have had their second
class meeting.

Refund Policies

No refund of any nature will be made to any student who is suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons.

Refunds will be processed within 10 days of notification of official withdrawal as certified by the Director of
LaGrange College at Albany.

A student considering a complete withdrawal should first see the Director of LaGrange College at Albany. The
student should also consult the Office of Student Financial Planning (706.812.7249) and the Business Office
(706.812.7278) to determine the financial consequences of a complete withdrawal.

Refund Policies for Students Receiving Financial Aid

LaGrange College does not advance any funds to students prior to the date of enrolling.

A separate refund policy exists for new, first quarter students who receive Title IV federal financial assistance.
Information is available in the Financial Planning Office.

Georgia residents receiving credit for the Tuition Equalization Grant and the HOPE Grant must be continuously
enrolled for 14 days beyond to be eligible for these funds. Course drops reducing the courseload below 12 hours
will result in the loss of these grants.

Financial aid is considered to be used for direct educational costs tuition, fees, books, room and board. There-
fore, if a student withdraws and is scheduled to receive a refund, funds will be returned to the appropriate
program(s) from which the student received funds. The balance will be refunded to the student.

A student will not receive a refund until all financial aid programs have been reimbursed. Refunds will be re-
turned in the order indicated in the "Allocation Policy" below:

1 st to Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program

2 nd to Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program

3 rd to Federal PLUS Program

4 th to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program

5 th to Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program

6 ,h to Federal Direct PLUS Program

7* to federal Perkins Loan Program

8 th to Federal Pell Grant Program

9 ,h to Federal SEOG Program
10 lh to other Title IV Programs
ll ,h to other federal, state, or private programs
12 ,h to the student

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College

Albany

505 Byron Plantation Road - 912.420.8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Ceorgia 31708 - 1605

Repayment Policy

Students who receive cash disbursements after registration for that enrollment period will be assessed liability
for repayment of the appropriate percentage of the refund due the Title IV programs upon withdrawal, expul-
sion, or suspension.

Students who receive cash disbursements that are attributable to Federal Pell, SEOG, Perkins Loan, or SSIG
programs may owe a repayment of these funds to LaGrange College to prevent an overpayment. A student
who owes a repayment will be deemed ineligible for any financial assistance from any source until the student
has resolved the overpayment. Repayments will be allocated to the student aid programs in the following
order: Federal Perkins Loan, Pell Grant, SEOG, other Title IV programs, and then to the institution.

Financial Planning

Note: Current information and policies and procedures for Financial Aid for students attending LaGrange
College at Albany must be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Planning, LaGrange College, 601
Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240; (706)812-7249. All communications of any kind regarding financial aid
must be with the Office of Student Financial Planning in LaGrange.

Philosophy

LaGrange College believes that the student and family should contribute to the educational expenses of attend-
ing college to the extent of their ability to do so. When family resources do not meet the total costs of attending
this institution, a financial need is established. We, at LaGrange College, will do all we can to assist you in
meeting that need. The student should be prepared to assume a measure of responsibility through work or
through borrowing a reasonable portion of any financial need.

How Do I Apply?

Persons interested in completing their four-year degree at LaGrange College at Albany
should call the LaGrange College at Albany office at 912.420.8000 and request an
application packet. Prospective students may also pick up a packet at LaGrange College
at Albany, 505 Byron Plantation Road, Albany, Georgia, during regular office hours.
Packets may be obtained also by attending one of the periodic information sessions
that are held on an irregular basis.

The packet will contain information about the application procedure. The packet will
also contain financial aid information.

What Happens After I Apply?

The application is reviewed and acted on by LaGrange College at Albany. The student
will then be contacted in order to select a suitable starting date. Classes will begin
throughout the year. Students will elect to attend classes on a Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday night. It may be some time until a group forms that starts on
the night of the student's preference. The student will also want to wait to begin until
all financial issues and alternatives have been fully explored. Students, once admitted,
may defer their matriculation for up to six months without making reapplication.

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505 Byron Plantation Road - 912.4 20 .8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

General Information

Financial need is the difference between the total educational costs and the amount the family can contribute.
The household contribution is determined by using a standard need analysis form. The Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal Application are the preferred need analysis documents. The Free
Application for Federal Student Aid or Renewal Application must be completed by all students and allows the
applicant to apply for federal and state programs.

Applicants for financial assistance need not be accepted for admission to apply. However, the student must be
accepted for enrollment before an official aid award can be made. Financial aid awards are made for each
academic year. Therefore, students must complete a need analysis each year.

Summary of Procedure for Applying for Financial Aid

1. Apply for admission to the college through the Office of LaGrange College at Albany.

2. Submit the FAFSA or Renewal Application to the processor for processing as soon as possible. The
FAFSA may be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Planning at LaGrange College,
706.812.7249. Students who applied for financial assistance in the previous award year will receive
a Renewal Application from the central processor or the Office of Student Financial Planning.

3. Submit the LaGrange College Financial Aid Application to the Office of Student Financial Planning,
LaGrange College, 601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240. This form is available upon request.

4. Complete and submit the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Application for the Georgia Tuition
Equalization Grant and Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Grant and Scholarship
programs to the Office of Student Financial Planning. This form is available only at private colleges
in Georgia.

5. LaGrange College at Albany students requesting assistance must submit a Financial Aid Transcript
(FAT) from all post-secondary institutions previously attended whether or not financial assistance
was received. These forms may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Financial Planning,
706.812.7249, or the institutions previously attended.

LaGrange College at Albany is Private,
How Can I Afford to Attend?

One of the challenges facing independent colleges and universities today is finding ways for students to be
able to afford to attend. The college recognizes your circumstances and will work with you to explore ways
to help you complete your degree. The students at LaGrange College at Albany are generally working and
more mature. Many students who are key employees at their organizations will find that their employers
will provide financial assistance for them. Students who want to finish their degrees should apply to the
college and then contact the Office of Student Financial Planning at the college.

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P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Student Life

Student Code of Conduct

Tlxe student Code of Conduct is a set of rules that regulate student behavior. The Director of LaGrange College

at Albany adjudicates violations of the Student Code of conduct.

Introduction

The responsibility to secure and to respect general conditions conducive to the freedom to learn is shared by
all members of the academic community. This College has a duty to develop policies and procedures that
provide a safeguard to this freedom.

By registering at LaGrange College, the student neither loses the rights nor escapes the duties of a citizen.
Each student should conduct his/her personal life in the context of mutual regard for the rights and
privileges of others. Therefore, it is expected that students will demonstrate respect for the law and for the
necessity of orderly conduct as a member of the campus community.

Students are responsible for being fully acquainted with the college catalog, handbook, and other regulations
relating to students and for complying with them in the interest of an orderly and productive community.
Failure or refusal to comply with the rules and policies established by the College may subject the offender to
disciplinary actions up to and including permanent dismissal from the College.

Violations of any of the following by a student constitute an offense, which may result in disciplinary action.

A. The use of threatening or obscene calls, and obscene graffiti is considered unwarranted and below the
dignity of members of the College community and will not be tolerated.

B. Conduct endangering safety and welfare. Any conduct which endangers the safety and welfare of other
individuals such as hazing, assault, battery, abuse or threat of abuse, on or off campus is prohibited.

C. Use of firearms, weapons. No student may possess, use or sell on campus any weapons or firearms, or
any incendiary, explosive, or destructive device, including fireworks.

D. Criminal arrest. If a student is arrested and charged with a serious or violent crime off campus, a hearing
may be held as soon as possible to determine if his continued presence on campus presents a possible
threat of danger to members of the College community. The infraction of a city ordinance, a state or
federal law by a student constitutes a breach of college discipline. The college will act in the best interest
of the campus community and suspend a student who has been arrested, even if not yet convicted #y the
legal system.

E. Use of illegal drugs. The use, possession, sale, or distribution of narcotics and drugs, except as expressly
permitted by law, is strictly prohibited.

F. Possession of alcoholic beverages. The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on campus is
strictly prohibited.

G. Disorderly conduct, abusive, drunk and disorderly, violent or excessively noisy conduct on or in the
vicinity of the College campus is prohibited.

H. Giving false information. Anyone knowingly making a false oral or written statement to any member of
administration, faculty, staff, or student body with the intent to deceive may be disciplined accordingly.

I. Misuse of property. Anyone who misuses, defaces, or damages College buildings, property or library
holdings, or private property located on campus shall be subject to disciplinary action.

J. Theft and illegal possession. The unauthorized taking, misappropriation, or possession of any property or
library holdings owned or maintained by the College or by any person on campus is prohibited.

K. Unauthorized entry. A student may not enter, or attempt to enter any College building room without
proper authorization and legitimate purpose.

L. Academic dishonesty. Cheating, plagiarism, submitting another person's material as one's own, or doing
work for another person who will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of
unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or to give help during an examination;
the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers; or the presentation of
unacknowledged materials as if it were the student's own work. Violations of this kind are under the
purview of the Honor Council.

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505 Byron Plantation Road 912.420.8000

P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Non-Discrimination

LaGrange College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national or ethnic origin, handicap, or
sex in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid, employment or any other
program or activity.

Racial Harassment

LaGrange College expects its students to treat other persons with respect and human dignity in all interper-
sonal relationships. Any behavior that results in racial abuse, harassment, or intimidation of another person, or
any unwanted objectionable racial attention towards another person, will not be tolerated and is a violation of
the College's Code of Student Conduct.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment may take two forms: (1) creating a hostile environment, and (2) quid pro quo.

1. A hostile, demeaning, or intimidating environment created by sexual harassment interferes with an
individual's full and free participation in the life of the College.

2. Sexual harassment quid pro quo occurs when a position of authority is used to threaten to impose a
penalty or to withhold a benefit in return for sexual favors, whether or not the attempt is successful.
Sexual harassment may involve behavior by a person of either gender against a person of the same
or opposite gender. It should be noted that the potential of sexual harassment exists in any of the
following relationships: student/student, faculty/student, student/ faculty, and faculty/faculty
Here and subsequently "faculty" refers to faculty, staff, and administration. Because of the inherent
differential in power between faculty and students, sexual relationships between faculty and
students are prohibited.

Sexual harassment may result from many kinds of behavior. These behaviors may range from the most egre-
gious forms, such as sexual assault, to more subtle forms. Explicit behaviors include but are not limited to
requests for sexual favors, physical assaults of a sexual nature, sexually offensive remarks, and rubbing, touch-
ing or brushing against another's body. More subtle behaviors may be experienced as intimidating or offensive,
particularly when they recur or one person has authority over another. Such behaviors may include but are not
limited to unwelcome hugs or touching, inappropriate staring, veiled suggestions of sexual activity, requests for
meetings in non-academic settings, and risque jokes, stories, or images.

Solicitation

Individuals or student organizations may not engage in commercial sales and fund-raising projects unless the
proceeds from such sales and projects are used for charitable or philanthropic purpose. Clearance for such
activities must be obtained in advance from the Director of LaGrange College at Albany.

Grades and Certification of Enrollment

The Registrar's Office will provide a copy of student's grades and will certify the enrollment of students for
insurance or scholarship purposes.

What are the Key Sources of Funds for Me to Attend?

1 . Employer Reimbursement Plans.

2. Federal Funds

3. State Funds

4. Loans

5. Students' Own Funds

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Teaching weeks in 2000 for LaG range College at Albany

1 Jan 3-7

2 Jan 10-14

3 Jan 17-21, classes meet Monday night of MLK day

4 Jan 24-28

5 Jan 31 -Feb 4

6 Feb 7-11

7 Feb 14-18

8 Feb 21-25

9 Feb 28-Mar 3

10 Mar 6-10

11 Mar 13-17

12 Mar 20-24

13 Mar 27-31

14 Apr 3-7

15 Apr 10-14

16 Apr 17, 18 and Apr 26-28, no classes Wednesday, Apr 19 through [uesdayj

17 Mav 1-5

18 May 8-12

19 May 15-19

20 May 22-26

21 May 29-June 2

22 June 5-9

23 Jun 12-16

24 Jun 19-23

25 Jun 26-30
Office Closed July 3-7, 2000.

26 Jul 10- 14, No classes the week of July 4 Summer Break

27 Jul 17-21

28 Jul 24-28

29 Jul31-Aug4

30 Aug 7-11

31 Aug 14-18

32 Aug 21-25

33 Aug 28-Sep 1

34 Sep 4-8. Classes meet Monday night of Labor Day

35 Sep 11-15

36 Sep 18-22

37 Sep 25-29

38 Oct 2-6

39 Oct 9-13

40 Oct 16-20

41 Oct 23-27

42 Oct 30-Nov 3

43 Nov 6-10

44 Nov 13-17

45 Nov 20, Pairs with Jan 2-5, 2001
Office Closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, November 22, 23, and 2^2L)l)(i

46 Nov 27-Dec 1

47 Dec 4-8

48 Dec 11-15

49 Dec 18-22

Office Closed December 25, 2000 through January 1, 2001.
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P.O. Box 71605, Albany, Georgia 31708 - 1605

Teaching weeks in 2001 for LaGrange College at Albany

1 Jan 2-5

2 Jan 8-12

3 Jan 15-21, classes meet Monday night of MLK day

4 Jan 22-26

5 Jan 29-Feb 2

6 Feb 5-9

7 Feb 12-16

8 Feb 19-23

9 Feb 26-Mar 2

10 Mar 5-9

11 Mar 12-16

12 Mar 19-23

13 Mar 26-30

14 Apr 2-6

15 Apr 9, Apr 17-20, no classes Tuesday, Apr 10 through Monday Apr 16 East

16 Apr 23-27

17 Apr 30-May 4

18 May 7-11

19 May 14-18

20 May 21-25

21 May 28-Jun 1

22 Jun 4-8

23 Jun 11-15

24 Jun 18-22

25 Jun 25-29
Office Closed July 2-6, 2001.

26 Jul 9-13, no classes the week of July 4, Summer Break

27 Jul 16-20

28 Jul 23-27

29 Jul 30- Aug 3

30 Aug 6-10

31 Aug 13-17

32 Aug 20-24

33 Aug 27-31

34 Sep 3-7, classes meet Monday night of Labor Day

35 Sep 10-14

36 Sep 17-21

37 Sep 24-28

38 Oct 1-5

39 Oct 8-12

40 Oct 15-19

41 Oct 22-26

42 Oct 29-Nov 5

43 Nov 12-16

44 Nov 19 and 20, only Monday and Tuesday classes meet (pairs w
Office Closed Wednesday, Thursdav and Friday, November 21,22 and 23,'

45 Nov 26-30

46 Dec 3-7

47 Dec 10-14

48 Dec 17-21

49 Office Closed December 24, 2001, through January 1, 2002.

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Student Records

In general, all present and past students have the right to personally review their own educational records for
information and to determine the accuracy of these records. A photo ID or other equivalent documentation, or
personal recognition by the custodian of record will be required before access is gained.

LaGrange College assures the confidentiality of student educational records in accordance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Exception to Access Rights

Students do not have access to:

1. personal notes of administrative, faculty, or supervisory personnel which are not accessible to or
revealed to other parties;

2. confidential letter of recommendation placed in files before January 1, 1975, or those where student has
waived right to access; or

3. medical, psychiatric or psychological data recorded by professionals or paraprofessionals solely for
their own use in treatment of the student; however, a physician or other appropriate professional of the
student's choice can review such records.

Student consent prior to records release

Student educational record information will not be transmitted to third parties outside the College
without the student's written consent, with the following exceptions:

1. Public information: student's name, address, telephone listing, academic major, dates of attendance,
awards received, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and heights of
athletic team members. This information will be released to anyone requesting it. Information which
can be released to the public on any student is name, class, major, date of attendance, degree earned,
awards received, local and permanent address, and telephone number. The above-cited information
will not be released if a student notifies the Registrar's Office not to release information.

2. Information concerning application for or receipt of financial aid, which may be released to official
agencies, involved in decisions and aid allocations.

3. Information released by College officials with a legitimate educational interest.

4. Information required by federal or state agencies as specifically provided by law.

5. Information needed in connection with an emergency to protect the health or safety of the students or
other persons, as authorized by Department of Education regulations.

How Long Will It Take to Finish My Degree?

The program in Organizational Leadership at LaGrange College at Albany will
take about seventeen continuous months. If the degree candidates lack other
work that length of rime may be extended.

What Happens If I Drop Out?

The program concept is based on students who understand the
commitment to stay with the program until completion. Unfore-
seen events may make changes necessary. The Director of LaGrange
College at Albany will work with individual cases, should they arise.

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Types of records maintained

Examples of "educational records" maintained on a student may include but are
not necessarily limited to, the following:

Academic: admission data, courses attempted, grades, dates of enrollment, degrees awarded, academic

hours and awards received -Registrar's Office

Alumni: personal, educational, and professional data, contributions and gifts - Alumni Office and

Advancement Office

Conduct: disciplinary records, law violation - Student Development Office

Financial: student's confidential statements, Financial Aid data - Student Financial Planning Office;

charges, payments, delinquent accounts - Business Office

General: directory information, correspondence, biographical data - office of record to which informa-

tion was provided or correspondence addressed

Student Grievance Procedure

Purpose

LaGrange College is committed to a policy of treating all members of the College Community fairly in regard
to their personal and professional concerns.

The primary objective of a student grievance procedure is to insure that concerns are promptly dealt with and
resolution reached in a fair and just manner. It is essential that each student be given adequate opportunity to
bring complaints and problems to the attention of College administration with the assurance that each will be
given fair treatment.

Definition

A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction occurring when a student feels or thinks that any condition affecting
him/her is unjust, inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances include, but are not limited to,
the following: academic problems (excluding grades, see the current LaGrange College Bulletin for the grade
appeal procedure), mistreatment by any college employee, incorrect assessment of fees, records and registration
errors, student employment and discrimination because of race, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age
or handicap.

Grievance Procedure

The initial phase of the student grievance procedure normally requires an oral discussion between the student
and the person(s) alleged to have caused the grievance in order to discuss and resolve the grievance. The
meeting should be held as soon as the student first becomes aware of the act or condition that is the basis for the
grievance. If the student decides not to meet with the person(s) alleged to have caused the grievance, or
consider the response to this discussion to be unsatisfactory and feels that the grievance still exists, the
grievance should be put in writing and filed with the Director of LaGrange College at Albany.

Grievance Appeal Procedure

Any student who is not satisfied with the response after utilizing the administrative channels outlined above
should present the grievance in written form to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean or the
President with a copy to the individual(s) complained about.

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Career Planning and Placement

Career planning and advancement are part and parcel of the general curriculum in Organizational Leadership.
Throughout the curriculum each student is challenged to assume control over her/his destiny. No formal office
of career planning or placement exists but the undergirding thesis of the program is that significant career
planning occurs. As LaGrange College at Albany are employed, placement is not a significant need. In those
rare instances where employment changes occur, students should consult the Director of LaGrange College at
Albany for possible assistance.

Counseling and Testing

Informal counseling in academic areas is available on site. Students who need academic counseling should talk
with the Director. If the academic counseling needs exceed the expertise of the staff of LaGrange College at
Albany, the academic resources of LaGrange College's home campus are available through e-mail and tele-
phone.

LaGrange College at Albany offers no formal process for personal counseling. The cohort group has often been
effective in assisting students make adjustments to the changes in routine brought about by the demands of
returning to school. Students should seek referrals for more difficult problems.

Students at LaGrange College at Albany are continually assessed in order to determine the effectiveness of the
program in meeting their needs. There is an initial pre-test of leadership knowledge and skills. At the conclu-
sion of the program, there is a post-test. The Director of LaGrange College at Albany is responsible for adminis-
tering these achievement tests. There are many other situations where students may seek additional testing.
These tests might include CLEP, GRE, GMAT and others. The Director of LaGrange College at Albany will
assist the students in addressing these needs.

What Is a Major in Organizational Leadership?
I've Never Heard of That.

Excellent question. LaGrange College asked a researcher from the University of Georgia to assist LaGrange
College in looking at the needs in Southwest Georgia. It was clear from that research that there is a great need
in the area for working persons to complete their degrees and that there is a great need for leadership skills in
the area and on the job. How does one improve the effectiveness of employees? How does one maximize the
strengths of the students? These, and other questions, were analyzed and pondered for a long time by the
faculty members charged with creating this curriculum for Albany. They talked with business leaders,
examined executive MBA programs across the country and talked with currently enrolled working, non-
traditional students at LaGrange College. The faculty team asked itself, "What would it take for an employee
to 'bubble up' to the top in an organization?" The answers are fairly obvious: work well with others, be
ethical, read well, analyze well, understand business principles, understand leadership, speak well, write
well. . . . The Organizational Leadership curriculum has all of these components and more.

What is Servant Leadership?

Tough question. In the curriculum in Organizational Leadership the college is imbedding "servant leadership
concepts" throughout the courses. Understanding that "the leader serves" and that the "committed, ethical
associate down the organizational chart leads" is only the first step in the process. The college will assist
students as they find the inner satisfaction that comes from service to others. The college is committed to
helping students enrich their lives as well as their bank accounts. LaGrange College is founded on Christian
principles. These are principles that are easily applied in the workplace.

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The Honor Code

"As a member of the student body ofLaGrange 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 commu-
nity, I pledge that I ivill not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate these unethical behaviors in others. "

The Honor Code, adopted in 1998 for implementation in the fall of 1999, 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
academic processes.

Student Responsibilities

To be honest and truthful in all academic matters, abiding by the letter and spirit of the Honor Code.

To consult with the appropriate persons to clarify issues regarding plagiarism, the correct attribution of
sources, and the use of allowable materials for examinations, reports, or any academic work.

To sign a pledge that no unauthorized aid has been given or received on any academic work.

To report any incident believed to be a violation of the Code. Such a report is made to the President of the
Honor Council.

To cooperate when called upon by the Council to testify in a hearing.

Student Rights

To be presumed innocent

To be given 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 be given a separate Hearing upon request
To be granted subsequent appeal

Why is there a Group Project?

Each cohort (that's the group that begins their work together) consists of about 20-22
students. That cohort will select, research, plan, and implement a community service
project. The group gains academically by hands-on experience with strategic planning,
building cross-functional groups, communicating with each other, and interfacing
with outside entities including governmental, legal, religious and charitable
organizations. The networking advantages for the students are obvious. The cohort
will also benefit in rich and satisfying ways because they have found a need and have
done something about meeting that need. The LaGrange College mission statement
includes "challenge the minds and inspire the souls"; the Group Project does this.
Over time the LaGrange College at Albany Group Projects will make Southwest
Georgia an even better place to live.

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Examples of Offenses

Academic cheating - including but not limited to the unauthorized use of books or notes, copying, or
collaboration on examinations or any graded course-work

Plagiarism - the misuse of another person's words or ideas, presenting them as one's own

Lying or presenting false information related to any official College business

Forgery or misuse of official College documents

Theft of College property related to academic work

Aiding another in any of the above

Chronology of a Reported Violation of the Honor Code

1. Report the alleged violation to the President of the Honor Council at 706.883.1020. The President of the
Council will determine if sufficient evidence exists for a Hearing.

2. If the evidence is insufficient, the President so notifies the party reporting the alleged violation. If there is
sufficient evidence for a Hearing, the President informs the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
and a date is set for the Hearing.

3. The President of the Council will inform the person or persons accused of the violation in writing concern-
ing the Hearing, stating the specific accusation, the place, date, and time of the Hearing, and requesting the
names of any persons who should be called as witnesses.

4. The student may choose to self-report the violation to the Honor Council President. As a result, no Hearing
will be called, but the Honor Council will meet to determine the sanction.

5. The President of the Honor Council presides at the Hearing, after which the Council votes to determine
whether or not a violation has occurred. If the student is found not to have violated the Honor Code, the
President and Recorder destroy the recording of the proceedings and so inform the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean and the student in writing. If the student is found to have violated the Code,
further deliberation by the Council determines the sanction to be imposed, and the student is notified in
writing. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean carries out the sanction.

Sanctions

One of the following sanctions is imposed when it is determined that there has been
a violation of the Honor Code:

A failing grade in a grade-related offense

Suspension from the College for one term

Permanent dismissal from the College

Appellate Procedure

Every person found to have violated the Honor Code has the right of subsequent appeal. Such appeal is made
to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The President of the SGA, the President of the Faculty,
and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean constitute the Appeals Board. Such appeals are heard
from the record of the Hearing with an attending written statement by the student requesting the appeal.

From Albany, you can reach the Honor Council by calling 706.883.1020. All calls will be confidential and will
be handled by the Student President of the Honor Council.

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Information Technology and Academic Support Services

Information technology is pervasive in higher education. Students enrolled at LaGrange College at Albany will
be immersed in contemporary learning technologies. The college expects each student to have access to the
Internet either at home or have permission for full access at their place of employment. The College will
provide a on-site computer resources for use during times other than class times.

Instruction in the effective use of the Internet to obtain reliable information and to get to the on-line capabilities
of LaGrange College in LaGrange is provided to all students. This provides communication with libraries using
GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online). A special collection of leadership resources to support the major
program is available in Albany. Community resources are also available to area residents.

Academic Program and Degree Requirements

Introduction

The academic program at LaGrange College at Albany has been created in direct response to community and
area needs. An extensive needs assessment in Southwest Georgia was initiated prior to the planning and
development of the program for LaGrange College at Albany. The research results stressed the need for a
program for non-traditional students that would enable them to complete a baccalaureate degree. That
program should be offered to the students at a time when they could take the courses. The program should be
one with a predictable structure of course offerings, costs and outcomes. The program should emphasize
developing leadership knowledge and skills in the workplace and in the community.

LaGrange College, as a venerable liberal arts College with strong ties to the United Methodist Church, has
interpreted the demonstrated needs of Albany and Southwest Georgia with a coherent program in
Organizational Leadership.

Requirements for the Bachelor Degree with a Major in Organizational Leadership

The baccalaureate (four-year) degree from LaGrange College requires 108 semester hour credits or the equiva-
lent, appropriate general education courses, a 2.0 Quality Point Average on all work taken at LaGrange College,
all required assessments and a major. In Albany, the College offers all assessments and the Organizational
Leadership major only. The major consists of a minimum of the 42-semester hours program. Up to 66-semester
hours of transfer credits may be applied to the degree. Those transfer credits must include courses and satisfac-
tory grades in English composition, science/mathematics, social/behavioral science, and humanities /fine arts.

Other academic regulations and procedures can be found in the current LaGrange College Bulletin, copies of
which are available in the office of LaGrange College at Albany.

Organizational Leadership

The Organizational Leadership major consists of coherent courses designed to assist students grow substan-
tially in their interrelational understanding and skills (coaching and counseling, communicating effectively,
managing conflict, and understanding influence and negotiation) and their management understanding and
skills (strategic planning, problem solving and decision making, managing performance, and managing
change). This growth occurs in a liberal arts setting that uses critical reading, analysis, clear writing and group
projects and problem solving.

Central in the curriculum is a commitment to developing and fostering servant leadership. A group of students
will undertake their study of Organizational Leadership as a group. That cohort will research and develop a
service project that benefits the community. In that setting the students will practice the skills of working with
multiple constituencies and implementing a comprehensive multifaceted project.

Classes in Organizational Leadership meet for four hours weekly. One course is taken at a time. The courses
last from three to seven weeks. As working and somewhat older and experienced persons, the students are
expected to be challenged by, but succeed in, the accelerated curriculum. The program requires active participa-
tion.

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Organizational Leadership Courses To be taken sequentially
First Semester fifteen semester hours credit. Lasts 27 weeks

301: Introduction to Senior-Level Studies (3)

This course focuses on team building. The undergirding studies about collaborative learning are
emphasized. Students will explore the strategies and goals of the Organizational Leadership curricu-
lum. Effective practices for intensive study are emphasized. Student activities designed to strengthen
the group will occur and planning will begin for the group service project. Course lasts three weeks
and includes one weekend day

305: The Essentials of Leadership (3)

Participants in this course will consider leadership both as an individual influence within a community
and as the confluence of demographic, economic, cultural and political factors beyond the control of
any single leader. Readings include texts from Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, Winston
Churchill, Adolf Hitler and others examining the individual leader as a primary influence within the
community. Other sources offer an alternative view of the leader as merely reflecting larger forces
within the community. Course lasts six weeks.

311: Communication: Part I, The Organization (3)

This course emphasizes building those necessary skills for effective contemporary communication in
the organization. Students will learn computer writing and communicating skills including basic word
processing, e-mail, network utilization and presentation software. Effective and efficient use of library
and community resources will be explored. Course lasts six weeks.

312: Communication: Part II, With Others (3)

A course designed to teach enhanced written and oral communication skills. The course will provide a
review of standard grammar, mechanics, and usage required to write and speak effectively, using
students' own backgrounds and experiences as topics for their classroom work. Emphasis will be
placed on peer collaboration and editing, as well as projects for presentations. Course lasts six weeks.

321: Social/Cultural Dynamics: Part I (3)

An examination of the social and cultural dynamics of selected ethnic groups, races and social classes in
the U.S., with a view toward social problems and problem resolution. The course will extensively use
case studies and epochal readings. Course lasts six weeks.

Second Semester fifteen semester hours credit. Lasts 30 weeks

340: Organizational Psychology (3)

A study of the behavior of the individuals and small groups in organizations. This course emphasizes
motivation, but other topics including personality, perception and team behavior are explored. Course
lasts six weeks.

403: Christian Perspective on Leadership (3)

Examines how the values of the Christian tradition shape leadership practices and goals. This course
develops the concept of servant leadership. Course lasts six weeks.

405: Institutional Ethics (3)

A study of the basic ethical models and their application to ethical issues arising in an organization.
Students will confront ethical dilemmas, both as individuals and members of small groups. They will
make decisions, then share and critique those decisions. Course lasts six weeks.

413: Communication: Part III, Interpersonal Skills (3)

This course focuses on interpersonal relationships in an organization. Topics include building effective
relationships within an organization and confronting and resolving difficulties arising in those relation-
ships. Cases and other types of experiential exercises are used. Conflict resolution and mediation skills
are a part of this course. Course lasts six weeks.

422: Social/Cultural Dynamics: Part II (3)

This course offers analysis of gender differences and considerations. It further explores cultural diver-
sity and the management of diversity in achieving leadership goals. Course lasts six weeks.

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Third Semester twelve semester hours credit. Lasts 20 weeks

451: Organizational Tools (3)

The essential tools used for planning and controlling the organization are studied. Included in this
course are understanding financial statements, the tax code and the budgetary process. Students
develop and present plans and policies. Course lasts seven weeks.

452: Organizational Environment and Strategy (3)

A study of strategic planning, policy development, and the legal context of organizational leadership.
Course lasts six weeks.

470: Readings in Leadership (3)

A study of the dynamics of leadership from both fictional and non-fictional sources. The course is
designed to enable students to recognize and analyze qualities of the leader in a variety of contexts in
world literature, including archetypes and models from works as diverse as Homer's Odysseus and the
essays of Andrew Young. Course lasts four weeks.

490: Issues of Leadership (3)

An interdisciplinary, capstone experience that integrates the theories and practices of leadership
learned throughout the program in a constructive project. Course lasts for three weeks.

Total Required credit hours in the Organizational Leadership Major 42

Optional:

495: Directed Independent Study (3)

496: Directed Independent Study (3)

These two courses may be used, as necessary, to complete graduation requirements. Together they may
function as a Senior Thesis. Students should consult with their adviser well in advance of anticipated
enrollment. A prospectus is required prior to acceptance for enrollment.

Total Hours required for the B. A. ivith a Major in Organizational Leadership is 108. TJie other credits must be
from previous work or recent work at another accredited institution.

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Glossary of Terms

Assessment finding out accomplishments towards achieving goals. In
higher education today, it is important to assess students in their
progress and to assess the programs. Assessment in this context covers
broader concepts than just a 'test' in a course.

CLEP College Level Examination Program. This is a higher level
achievement test with national standards that enables students to gain
college credit by sitting for an exam.

Cohort In the context of LaGrange College at Albany, a cohort is that
group of students that comes into the program at the same time. The
cohort consists of approximately 20 students who will take all of their
courses together.

General education General education is that group of foundation
courses normally taken during the freshman and sophomore years.
General education courses are typically English, history, mathematics,
science and social studies courses.

Major That group of senior division courses that explore in depth a
particular subject. The group of courses can be in one discipline
(English) in several disciplines (American Studies) or it can be an
interdisciplinary set of courses around a theme (Organizational Leader-
ship). The major normally constitutes about 40% of students' under-
graduate studies.

Transcript An official record of courses taken, credits earned, dates
completed and descriptive information about the student (name, birth
date, social security number, gender and address). Transcripts are
under the care of college Registrars.

Probation a warning about quality of academic performance.

Employer reimbursement This financial support is recognition by the
employer of the value of the employee /student to the employer. The
employer typically will pay a portion or all of the tuition, fees and book
costs of the employee/student. After the employee/student has
satisfactorily completed courses, the employer will reimburse the
student for all or a portion of the charges. Typically employers will
assist with those charges that are not met by other means such as state
grants.

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Why LaGrange College at Albany is right for you,

Designed for the working student

One night a week

You (!) are the client

Courses flow from one to the next (you are not "closed out" of courses)

Simplified registration

LaGrange College at Albany part of a successful, prestigious church-related college

Predictable progress toward a degree

You can count on the same night for your college work

Curriculum to help you in your workplace

You know what is expected up front. No surprises.

Accelerated. A lot of your work is done out of class. Your class time is shorter.

An ethical and supportive environment

First class technology

Best thinking in pedagogy (Collaborative learning, student presentations...)

Classmates become colleagues and support each other

You are treated as an adult. No games.

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Dear Friends,

For one hundred sixty-tune years LaGrange College has worked to challenge the minds
I and inspire the souls of students by improving their creative, critical and communica-
tive abilities in a caring and ethical community. Our strong relationship with the United
I Methodist Church assists the College in fulfilling this mission. In 2000, LaGrange
I College enters a new phase. LaGrange College at Albany is the College's first extension
I site. Our site in Albany brings to Southwest Georgia our College commitment to the
quest for civility, diversity, service and excellence. We do this with our interdiscipli-
nary curriculum in Organizational Leadership that has been developed especially for
non-traditional students.

The planning for LaGrange College at Albany began in the fall of 1997. There are many
details associated with bringing private, church-related, baccalaureate-level higher edu-
cation to non-traditional students in the area. Many, many persons are making this
Step possible. I am unable to thank all of them however, I must single out a few for
public gratitude.

Emily Jean McAfee and Sonny Deriso, both strong United Methodists, helped us to understand better the needs and

resources of Southwest Georgia and guided US through the early phases of this initiative. Dr. Doug Bachtel from the

University of Georgia did an extensive needs assessment for us in the area.

The leadership and loyal members of Christ United Methodist Church are allowing us to lease a portion of their

beautiful educational building for our initial location. My colleagues among the faculty and administration here have

labored to create a benchmark interdisciplinary curriculum that is tailored to the area's needs and resources. Thank

you.

1 1 nam nil support, too, is vital to initiating any step of this magnitude. We have had that and for that we are grateful.
We will continue to search for ways to challenge the minds and inspire the souls of students. We lookforioard to being
a strong citizen and a stalwart member of this community.

Sincerely,

F. Stuart Gulley. President /)

LaGrange College is called through The United Methodist church to
challenge the minds ami inspire the souls of students by improving their
creative, critical and communicative abilities in a caring and ethical
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