LaGrange College Hilltopics Student Handbook 1986-87 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2014 https://archive.org/details/lagrangecollegeh1986lagr TABLE OF CONTENTS 1986-87 SCHOOL YEAR PHILOSOPHY 3 WHOM TO SEE 4 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 5 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 8 CAMPUS SERVICES 9 STUDENT LIFE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 14 RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES 16 MAP 19 PREFACE Hilltopics contains information relating to many areas of college life and is designed to serve as a source of reference for all elements of the college community. It should be used in conjunction with other college publications, to include The Bulletin. September 6 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 15 November 18 November 19-22 November 23 1986-87 SCHOOL YEAR - Saturday, New Students Arrive - Monday, Returning Students Arrive - Tuesday, Registration - Wednesday, Classes Begin - Monday, Convocation - Tuesday, Last Day of Classes - Final Examinations - January 4 - Holiday Break January 5 January 6 March 11 March 12-14 March 16-20 Winter Quarter Monday, Registration Tuesday, Classes Begin Last Day of Classes Final Examinations Spring Break March 23 March 24 May 1 May 28 May 29 - June 2 June 6 Spring Quarter Monday, Registration Tuesday, Classes Begin Friday, Honors Convocation Thursday, Last Day of Classes Final Examinations Saturday, Graduation 2 PHILOSOPHY LaGrange College is a residential, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences. The College was founded in 1831 as LaGrange Female Academy and its first President was the Reverend Thomas Stanley. Since 1856 the College has been owned by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Throughout that time Georgia Methodists have worked enthusiastically to maintain a number of institutions of higher learning, recognizing education as an important part of the mission of the church. It has been the aim of supporters of these colleges to guide students in Christian discipleship as they relate to the world around them. LaGrange College, seeing itself as the church at work in higher education, commits itself to maintaining an environment in which the Christian vision of life and society may be cultivated, individual growth and self-fulfillment may be experienced, the love of learning stimulated and preparation for a meaningful vocation may be realized. With this heritage and mission as a person-oriented, liberal arts institution, LaGrange College declares its purpose in the following objectives: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - LaGrange College is committed to sustaining a superior academic experience and to promoting free inquiry whereby truth may be known. CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE - LaGrange College is committed to the values and ideals adherent in the Christian tradition. The function of the College is to nurture in the college community a deep appreciation of and dedication to those values. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - LaGrange College encourages its students to. cultivate self-knowledge and self-worth, to realize individual capacities for independent thinking, to learn coping skills for societal change, to make intelligent choices and to develop convictions worthy of their highest commitments. RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP - LaGrange College is concerned that its students be prepared and encouraged to become responsible citizens on the campus, in the community and the nation. VOCATIONAL CHOICES - LaGrange College assists students in making vocational choices and seeks to prepare them with knowledge and skills for their chosen fields. 3 WHOM TO CALL -- Your Problems Location wnom to bee Phone Academic Advising Advisors Office Academic Advisor Academic Appeals Academic Records Quillian Bldg. Jimmy Herring 237 Adding/Dropping Courses Quillian Bldg. Jimmy Herring 237 Admissions Chandler Bldg. Tom Helton 253 Advisors (Assigning of) Quillian Bldg. Jimmy Herring 237 Alumni Affairs Smith Bldg. Carolyn Burgess 245 Athletics Gym Phil Williamson 262 Automobile Registration Callaway Center Jeanette McLeroy 269 Books, Supplies Callaway Center Steve Rowell 207 Bills, Fees Quillian Bldg. Wallace Bishop 232 Check Cashing Quillian Bldg. Sandra Dennis 277 Counseling, Career Callaway Center Charlie Lincoln 268 Counseling, Personal Callaway Center Charlie Lincoln 268 Callaway Center Nancy Alford 251 Smith Bldg. Margaret Funderburk 267 Hawkes Hall Evelyn Brannon 266 Henry Hall Glenda Turner 273 Turner Hall Effie Rasnick 265 R/~iat\A/r in ht Wall DOdiwriyrii ndii ividry Ddcerrd 994 Declaring a Major Quillian Bldg. Jimmy Herring 237 Emergency Your Resident Assistant Your Resident Director Security or Student F""^ r\ \ / r\ I /*v r\ YY\ eY\\ flit i /"> /~v ueveiopmeni Venice Employment, Student on Campus Chandler Bldg. Kaye Storey 242 Employment, Student off Campus Callaway Center Jeanette McLeroy 269 Financial Aid Chandler Bldg. Kaye Storey 242 Food Service Cafeteria Mike Jones 882-0788 Foreign Student Affairs Callaway Center Nancy Alford 251 Grades Quillian Bldg. Jimmy Herring 237 Graduation Requirements Quillian Bldg. Jimmy Herring 237 Health Services Smith Bldg. Margaret Funderburk 267 Housing Callaway Center Nancy Alford 251 ID Card Replacement Quillian Bldg. Sandra Dennis 277 Intramurals Gym Phil Williamson 262 Gym Sandra Johnson 262 Loans Chandler Bldg. Kaye Storey 242 Lost and Found Callaway Center Jeanette McLeroy 269 Mail Service Callaway Center Austin Cook, III Medical Assistance Smith Bldg. Margaret Funderburk 267 Medical Emergency Resident Assistant Resident Director Dean of Student Office 269 Overnight Guests Your Resident Director Parking Tickets Callaway Center Jeanette McLeroy 269 Placement, Job Smith Bldg. Carolyn Burgess 245 Pre-registration Your Academic Advisor Readmission (to the College) Chandler Bldg. 4 Tom Helton 253 Refrigerator Rental ijuiiiian Diag. odncird uciinib 977 Refunds Uuiiiian blag. Sandra Dennis Oil Registration Your Academic Advisor Reservations for meetings Callaway Center Jeanette McLeroy Room Changes Your Resident Director Scholarships t^nanaier oiag. rvdyc oiuitjy Service & Student Organizations Callaway Center iNancy Miioru 9R1 Student Activities Callaway Center Nancy Aiiora 9^1 Student Government Callaway Center Allen Stewart QQ/I t;70Q 004-0 / Summer Session vjuiiMdri Diuy . ridllK Jdllloo 9^ Transcripts & Transfer Credits uuiiiian blag. Jimmy Herring Undeclared Majors uuiiiian Diag. Jimmy Herring 0^1 Veteran Affairs Uuiiiian biag. Jimmy Herring do I Vocational Testing Callaway Center onanic Lincoln vviinarawdis Hi lillion RIHn wUMIIdll DIUL). f- r a t~\ U lamoc 235 STUDENT ACTIVITIES Student Government Association As a member of the LaGrange College Student Body you are a vital part of the Student Government Association (SGA). This organization is your voice because it was established by and for the Students and because it operates on the fees that you contribute. The S.G.A. is made up of essentially three interdependent branches which are important to student life. They are the Executive Council, the Student Council, and the Judicial Council. The Executive Council is comprised of the S.G.A. President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. The Student Council is composed of representatives from each recognized organization and group. Meetings are open to all students. The Judicial Council composed of nine members, three from each of the upper classes. It acts as a court for cases involving infractions of the rules of student conduct. The S.G.A. is responsible for providing or supporting nearly every phase of student life. Under the direction of the Student Council, and through its committees, the S.G.A. is responsible for everything from concerts to lectures, from Homecoming to May Day from Orientation to Dorm Daze. The S.G.A. can be as powerful as you want to make it. Your participation and concern could give the student body great influence at LaGrange. Take an active role! Get involved with your Student Government Association. S.G.A. Officers President - Allen Stewart Women's Vice President - Allyson Langley Men's Vice President - Keith Whitener Secretary - Camille Scott Treasurer - Ken Cline 5 Athletics Intramural Sports A basic part of student activities is our intramural program. Everyone is encouraged to participate in athletics at LaGrange because the training of the body is as important as the training of the mind. We have an extensive program for men and women as team and individual competition is available in such sports as flag football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, badminton. Teams are organized largely on the basis of social groupings or residence halls. We urge you to participate in some form of intramurals. Also, for your use there is a fully equipped weight room located in the basement of the gym. Intercollegiate Sports Athletic teams at LaGrange compete with other colleges in the (GIAC) Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Many of these teams have received recognition during the past few years. Intercollegiate Sports are: men's soccer, basketball and baseball, women's volleyball, softball, soccer and men and women's tennis teams. LaGrange College has a policy of open tryouts for all students who wish to join one or more of the intercollegiate teams. For information concerning tryouts contact the Athletic Office. Student Organizations You should never run out of organizations in which to participateon campus. In fact, your biggest problem may be realistically limiting your involvement in order to get the most out of your nonacademic opportunities. At the present time, there are more than 30 organizations which provide a wide range of student-participation activities on the LaGrange College campus. You are encouraged to plan your schedule to allow time for participation in some activities of your choice. This not only creates a sense of belonging-of being a vital part of campus life - but also has an educational value in providing a wide range of enjoyable outlets for the development of special interests and talents. If you share an interest with other students in an area in which there is presently no student organization, why not form a group of your own? It's easy. Just draft a constitution, elect officers, secure a faculty or staff advisor, and submit this information on the appropriate formstothe Dean of Student Development Office. Remember, if you wish to use college facilities or the LaGrange College name, your group must be officially registered with the college. Religious Organizations The Inter-Faith Council, composed of representatives from various organizations, was established for the purpose of encouraging students to take an active part in their respective religious organizations on campus. Along with coordinating theactivities of these organizations, it sponsors various speakers and entertainers that are beneficial to all students. Groups recognized on the LC campus are the Baptist Student Union, Chi Epsilon, Wesley Fellowship, and Chi Rho Alpha. Greek Organizations A major factor in the college's social life is the fraternity and sorority system. Through the fraternities and sororities, students are given the opportunity to develop leadership, responsibility, and many lasting friendships. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the coordinating body of the fraternity system. IFC develops policies, rules, and regulations and coordinates activities affecting all social fraternities. 6 The Interfraternity Council is composed of each of the fraternity chapters on campus: Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha. The social sororities are governed by the Panhellenic Council which develops policies, rules and regulations and coordinates the activities affecting all social sororities. National Panhellenic Group sororities at LaGrange are: Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu. Organizations Circle K, LaGrange College Chapter 102 is a Kiwanis sponsored group of young men and women organized into a service club. Circle K is the world's largest collegiate service organization dedicated to service and leadership training. Guiding principles are the daily living of the Golden Rule and service to the college and community by means of various projects and services. The Hilltoppers is an organization of students who greet new students and visiting groups and promote the good will and friendship of LaGrange College. The International Club is an organization for students who share a mutual interest in cultural exchange. The M.A.A. regulates the intramural sports program, which is designed to offer every male student the opportunity to participate in some competitive sport. Trophies and awards are given to winners in individual sports, and the organization with the greatest number of victories receives the Intramural Sports Trophy. Omicron Delta Kappa, commonly call ODK, is a national leadership fraternity for men and women. Juniors and seniors eligible on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership, and service in campus life. The LaGrange College Honor Society in Psychology is an honorary society for students with at least three courses in psychology who have maintained an average of 3.0 or above overall. Phi Beta Lambda is a national business fraternity especially designed for declared business majors. The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda is to provide opportunities for and postsecondary and college students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations and business teacher education. Phi Beta Lambda also promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility. Membership is open to any declared business major. Pi Gamma Mu, Georgia Delta Chapter, is a national social science honorary fraternity. Membership is extended to advanced students in the social science disciplines of history, sociology, political science and economics. Pi Tau Chi isanational religious honor society for students in the field of religion with a 3.0 average or above overall. Rotoract is a Rotary Club sponsored fellowship of college men and women. Rotoract develops leadership and responsible citizenship through service to the college and community. Sigma is the honorary society for faculty and majors in the Science Division. Member- ship is limited to those students who have taken at least four courses in science and mathematics. The Student Educational Association is an organization for students majoring in elementary and secondary education, which strives to help those going into teaching to recognize the responsibility ahead of them. The Women's Athletic Association creates team cooperation and a spirit of good sportsmanship. Every woman student is a member of W.A.A. which governed by the W.A.A. Council, which sponsors intramural sports competition. The Intramural sports program is designed to give each woman on campus an opportunity for participation. Trophies, charms, and letters are awarded to teams and individuals winning the various competitions. The W.A.A. Council referees all the women's sports and also the men's intramural volleyball. 7 Art Students League is an organization of Art Students who share a mutual interest in the expression and promotion of the visual arts. Association of Computer Machinery is a newly organized group for students interested in computers. Campus Publications "Hilltop News" is the campus newspaper written and published by students. The QUADRANGLE is the college yearbook that dates back to 1914 and contains a visual and printed record of the college. The SCROLL is a publication of creative literary and art works of students. It is printed in the spring quarter. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Introduction Matters related to specific academic regulations and policies should be obtained from the assigned academic advisor or from the Office of The Dean of the College. Such matters as requirements for degrees, major requirements, etc. require special attention. The Bulletin provides specific information on academic policies and regulations and students are obligated to be knowledgeable of these matters. This chapter contains those academic regulationsand policies which areconsidered of particular interest. Class Attendance Regulations A student is expected to attend all classes, including labs, forall courses for which he is registered. The student is soley responsible for accounting to his instructor for any absence. An instructor may recommend that the Academic Dean drop from class with a grade of W or U any student whose absences are interfering with satisfactory performance in the course. Academic Probation Regulations Students are placed on academic probation when the quality of work is such that progress toward graduation is in jeopardy. The purpose of probation is to warn. It is not a penalty. Students on probation will be notified and the regulations governing probation will be called to their attention. Students in the freshman class (students with fewer than 45 quarter hours) and sophomores (students with fewer than 90 quarter hours) must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 1.65 to avoid being placed on probation. For juniors (fewer than 135 quarter hours) and seniors (135quarter hours and beyond) a 2.0cumulativegrade- point average is required. In most cases, students have three quarters to remove their probationary status. Failure to do so makes the student subject to suspension or exclusion. Students are also subject to suspension or exclusion for failure to earn at least five quarter hours of academic credit in any quarter, or for other valid academic reasons. In the case of part-time students, the extent of application of these regulations will be at the discretion of the Academic Dean. Normally, all applications of the regulations will be based upon a fifteen quarter-hour academic load. Course Repetition A student is prohibited from repeating a course in which he has made a "C" or better (while enrolled at LaGrange College or any other institution) without the approval of the Dean of the College and the Academic Standards Committee. 8 Acceleration Students desiring to accelerate their college program may complete requirements in less than four academic years. This may be accomplished by attending summer schools and/or by taking an academic overload. Permission to take an overload in any quarter is granted only to those students who have earned at least an average of B (3.0), except that a student may take an overload during one quarter of his senior year without respect to grade-point average. Change of Course (Drop-Add) After registration, courses can be changed only when the appropriate drop-add form is accepted by the Registrar's Office. Changes in courses must be approved by the student's faculty advisor and the instructor involved. No course may be added after the designated drop-add period. Transcripts Two official transcripts are furnished free of charge. Thereafter, a charge of $2 is made for each additional copy. No student will receive a transcript of credits until all charges have been paid or satisfactory arrangements made with the business office. Requests for transcripts must be made in writing or in person to the Registrar's Office. GRADES AND CREDITS The definitions of grades given at LaGrange College are as follows: A - superior B - above average C - average D - below average F - failing I - incomplete. This grade is assigned in case a student is doing satisfactory work but for some reason beyond his control has been unable to complete the work during that quarter. This deferment must be given written approval in advance by the instructor and the Academic Dean. N - no credit or non-credit W - withdrawn. During the first three weeks a student may withdraw from a class with an "automatic" "W". After this trial period the student may withdraw, but the grade assigned, "W" or "U", will be at the discretion of the professor. U - withdrawn failing. The grade of U is included in computing the grade point average. O - penalty failing. This grade is given for a breach of honor and is included in computing the grade-point average. T - audit withdrawn X - audit complete A student may register for a course on a non-credit basis, for which he pays full tuition. To have a grade of N recorded, he must fulfill all course requirements. CAMPUS SERVICES The Book Store The Campus Shop is the college bookstore. Located in Callaway Student Center, it provides textbooks, light reading, sundries and other miscellaneous articles such as notebooks, typing paper, sweatshirts, novelty items, posters etc. as well as personal grooming aids and laundry supplies. 9 Financial Aid The college provides financial assistance for eligible students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend. If you wish to apply for assistance you must submit an application to the Financial Aid Office. Details are available there. Personal Bank Accounts We urge you to open an account with a local bank to eliminate complications in the management of personal funds. WE PARTICULARLY URGE YOU TO KEEP CAREFUL RECORDS OF CHECKS WRITTEN TO AVOID PASSING WORTHLESS CHECKS. Check Cashing 1) Checks will be cashed in the Bookstore during the hoursof 8:30-4:00 P.M. Monday - Friday. 2) Any returned checks will incur an additional $10.00 charge. 3) If a check is returned, your check cashing privileges will be suspended until the check is cleared. 4) After the third returned check, your check cashing privileges will be terminated. 5) Two-party checks will NOT be cashed by the college unless written to you by your parents. Campus Security Campus Security is by a security system under the direction of the Dean of Student Development. The system works in very close cooperation with the LaGrange City Police and the Resident Directors. Although the security system makes every effort to increase campus safety, you should remember that the best security system is one in which every member of the community is alert. This means, among other things, that you remember to lock your residence hall door and take your key with you; that you do not go anywhere alone at night; that you report all suspicious persons immediately to a Security Guard or Resident Director; that you never leave your possessions, including your books, unattended. In connection with your possessions, please understand that the college cannot assume responsibility for your personal property. Check any home insurance policies which you or your parents carry to see if they cover your belongings while you are in college; most policies do. If you have any problem involving theft, report it immediately to your Resident Director or the Dean of Student Development Office. Counseling At some time you may need help with improving your study habits and academic work, understanding yourself or your relationships with other people better, developing knowledge about careers and making career decisions or finding information about employment. The Dean of Student Development Office directs a Counseling Service which includes the Deans, Resident Directors and faculty members. All of these persons can help you think through possible actions or sort out feelings before they become confused and difficult. We urge you to make full use of the Counseling Service. And, you don't have to have aspecific problem in orderto talk with oneof the counselors. At LaGrange, counseling is really an opportunity for sharing concern and clarifying perspectives with a person who cares about you and is competent to help. Although all counselors are not available in a time of crisis, you are urged to speak to one at any time for any reason. If you live in a residence hall, a student Resident Assistant lives near you. There are many problems with which they can deal if you will contact them. If they can't help you, they will know to whom to refer you. 10 Career Development As you begin to analyze your goals, for many of you the choice of possible careers may be confusing. The Dean of Student Development Office is in Callaway Center and serves as a resource to assist you in obtaining objective information which will help you to begin the process of career planning. The staff will counsel you as you seek a clearer understanding of your career and college goals. You may find it helpful to take an interest "test", a questionnaire that helps you explore your likes and dislikes for occupations, fields of study, and work. Commuter Students Approximately 50% of the LaGrange Student Body lives off campus. If you are part of this 50%, you, in many ways, have the best of two worlds. You havethecomplete range of opportunities that are open to LaGrange Students as well as the advantage of being located in the community - perhaps you know it quite well. For many of you there are time pressures with which you have a really difficult time coping. Classes, studying, traveling, parking, campus activities, a job, and in many cases a family represent great time commitments. It is vital to begin to organize your time early so that you can enjoy yourself while on campus. Select your activities well, but, by all meansset aside time to become a part of campus life. If you discover that you need help in planning how to manage your time and to get the most out of college, talk with your faculty advisor or the Dean of Student Development. Facilities Available to Commuters- There are facilities in the Callaway Center which are available to you. The lounge located on the ground level next to Hawkes building has a combination of lounge and game room facilities. Located on second floor are meeting rooms and sitting areas that you may use. The Bookstore offers a variety of food and beverages. It's a good place to meet people and relax between classes. Commuting students can find the answer to many of their questions in the Dean of Student Development Office. This office is well aware of the special needs you have and is available as a resource to you. Motor Vehicles - Please take a careful look at the motor vehicle regulations distributed at registration. Commuter students may park in the Vernon Street Lot, Manget-Pitts Lot or the Gym parking lot. Use spaces marked with yellow lines. HEALTH SERVICES The Clinic The College Clinic is located in Smith Building. A registered nurse keeps office hours daily, Monday through Friday. This service is free of charge to all resident students. If you should become ill, it is best tocheckwith theClinicrightaway. Should the careof a physician be needed, the college nurse will assist the student to arrange an appointment with a medical doctor. Clinic Hours: 8:30-12:00 noon - 1:00-5:00 Monday-Friday. Emergency Calls: If the clinic is not open, contact your Resident Assistant, Resident Director, or Dean of Student Development Office. Emergency Transportation to the Hospital: In case of serious accident or sudden serious illness in which a student may be unable to talk, bleeding heavily, or unconscious, call an ambulance. A staff member should accompany the student in the ambulance. Routine Transportation: For routine medical services, you are expected to provide your own transportation. Health Insurance - The college requires that every full-time student carry a health insurance policy. Many family policies cover full-time students until such time as they graduate. You should check to see if this is the case with the health insurance carried by your family. If you discover that you are not covered, the Business Office will be happy to provide information about a policy which the college endorses. Of course, you are quite free to obtain any health insurance policy you may wish. Community Health Services - Many of the health services are available in the immediate surrounding community. 11 STUDENT RECORDS Policy The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, deals with the protection of the right of privacy of students and governs access to and release of student records. The statue provides that educational institutions must provide access to official records directly related to the student requesting that access, and an opportunity to challenge such records (on the grounds that they may be inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate). Thestatuealso providesthat institutions mustobtain written consent of students before releasing personally identifiable data about students from records to other than a specified list of exceptions (see Access below). The statue provides further that students be notified of their rights as enumerated by that document and that the Federal Department of Education be contacted to investigate complaints of alleged violations of the Act. This section of the Student Handbook is provided to inform students of the rights accorded by the Act and to establish guidelines for the protection of their right of privacy. Records Maintained The personally identifiable educational records of each present and former student maintained by the College are open for inspection by the student except in limited cases where the privacy, confidentiality, or professional privilege of another person is involved. The following records and their locations are maintained by LaGrange College: Academic: Office of the Registrar/Placement: Alumni Office Financial Aid: Office of Student Financial Aid/Medical: Student Infirmary Counseling: Office of Student Development/Alumni: Alumni Office Security: Office of Student Development Notwithstanding the above inclusive list, certain records are not available for inspection. These include: financial records of parents; confidential letter or recommendation written prior to January 1975; personal records of educational personnel (e.g. professor's grade books); security records; employee records; medical or other professional records, except that the student may have a qualified professional examine the medical record on the student's behalf. A student may waive the right to inspect records maintained by the College, but the College does not require such a waiver as a condition to attend. Records Inspection Requests for records inspection should be directed to the office in charge of maintaining the record. The student has a right to a copy of the record so inspected, with the cost of the reproduction assessed to the student. The student may challenge an inaccurate record and request a hearing concerning any alleged inaccuracy contained therein. Any challenge must establish, by a preponderance of evidence, that the record is inaccurate. If desired, the student may submit a written explanation of a record's content, which then becomes part of the record. 12 Access In the absence of an official request, information contained in a student's record maintains confidential between the student and the College and will not be released to third parties without the consent of the Student - with the following exceptions: information for College directories; information needed by school officials within the College; information requested by officials of other schools to which the student is seeking admission; information requests by Federal or State educational authorities needed in connection with receipt of financial aid; information released pursuant to State law or subpoena; information requested by parents of dependent children. Any information released to a third party shall contain a statement informing the party that the information provided cannot be released without the written consent of the student. College Directories The College may publish the following categories of Directory Information on each student unless the student requests at the time of his/her registration that any or all of the designated information should not be released: Student name, address, telephone number Date and place of birth, major field of study, classification Participation in official college activities and sports Height and weight of members of athletic teams, Dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, And the most recent previous educational institution attended by student. LaGrange College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972) or national. and ethnic origin in its admission and employment policies, its educational, financial aid, athletic and other college programs and admits all of its students to the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or available to students at LaGrange College. 13 STUDENT LIFE - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Student Conduct and Responsibility A student enrolling in LaGrange College agrees to accept a high standard of conduct in all areas of academic and social life by pledging the following: In recognition of the obligations and privileges of membership in the student body of LaGrange College, I hereby agree to obey all rules and regulations of the College; to respect and to cooperate with theconstituted authorities; to conduct myself honorably; and at all times to live in such a manner as to reflect credit upon myself, my family, and the College. I realize that failure to comply with this pledge subjects me to appropriate disciplinary action. A student who demonstrates that he or she is not in sympathy with the ideals and standards of the College by continuing to violate college regulations after having been asked by a college official to refrain from doing so may be suspended. Student organizations whose members or guests acting in concert violate these regulations may be subject to College discipline. Disciplinary cases involving issues of honor in academic matters are handled by the office of the Academic Dean. Disciplinary cases in all other areas of college life will be dealt with by the Dean of Student Government or may be referred by her to the Judicial Council of the Student Government. A student charged with a breach of college discipline will receive the charge in writing, is entitled to a hearing before the Academic Dean, the Dean of Student Development or the Judicial Council of Student Government, and may appeal a decision of the Academic Dean to the Academic Advisory Committee. He may appeal a decision of the Dean of Student Development or the Judicial Council of the Student Government to the Student Conduct Committee of the faculty. Suspension or exclusion of a student is subject to review by the President of the College. I. Standards of Conduct It is expected that students will exhibit respect for the Christian ideals of thecollege. The college expects students to be responsible citizens in creating a campus community in which the objectives of the college may be most fully realized. As long as a student is registered at LaGrange College one's conduct shall be under the jurisdiction of the college. Students representing the college off-campus remains subject to the conduct role, the laws of the state and the directions and instructions of the responsible faculty supervisor. Students must recognize that the academic purposes of the college require an atmosphere that is conducive to serious study. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that respects the rights of others. Boisterousness and the failure to be considerate of others are detrimental to the learning process and warrant disciplinary action. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a gentlemanly and ladylike manner at all times. Discourtesy and disrespect toward fellow students, college employees or visitors to the campus are serious breaches of proper conduct and will not be condoned. The use of threatening or obscene letters, obscene telephone calls, and obscene graffiti is considered unwarranted and below the dignity of members of the college community and will not be condoned. A. Academic Dishonesty. Cheating, plagiarism, submitting another persons material as one's own, or doing work for another person which will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other 14 sources in order to secure or give help during an examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers, or the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own work. 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 college-owned property or at college functions is prohibited. C. Criminal Arrest. If astudent isarrested andchargedwithaseriousorviolent 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. D. Disorderly Conduct. Abusive, drunk and disorderly, violent or excessively noisy conduct on college-owned property or at college functions is prohibited. E. 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. F. 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. G. Use of Illegal Drugs. The use, possession, sale, or distribution of narcotics and drugs, except as expressly permitted by law, is strictly prohibited. H. Misuse of Keys. A student may not possess a key or key-type device to any college facility without proper authorization. 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. Passing Worthless Checks. It is violation of this code to intentionally pass a worthless check or to fail to redeem a worthless check unintentionally passed. K. Unauthorized Visitation. Being a guest in the residence hall room of a student of the opposite sex sex or entertaining someone of the opposite sex in one's residence hall room without college authorization is strictly prohibited. L. Violation of Residence Hall Regulations. Students living in or visiting in campus residence halls must abide by all regulations of the halls. M. Response to Official Requests. Students must comply promptly with legitimate and reasonable directions and requests of college officials or security officers in the performance of their duties. N. Unauthorized Solicitation. No one may solicitonthecampuswithoutthe approval of the college administration. O. Theft and Illegal Possession. The unauthorized taking, misappropriation of possession of any property or Library holdings owned or maintained by the college or by any person on campus is prohibited. P. Unauthorized Entry. A student may not enter, or attempt to enter any college building or room without proper authorization and legitimate purpose. Q. Fradulent Use of Telephones. In the past several years numerous students in Georgia colleges and universities have been arrested and convicted of defrauding the telephone company. Any student who attempts to avoid payment of telecommunications service will be subject to disciplinary action by the college in addition to whatever action is taken by the telephone company or civil authorities. R. Inappropriate Dress. Students are responsible for their own dress within the limits established by individual professors and the cafeteria manager as long as shoes and shirts are included in their attire. S. Arson. Arson, vandalism and tampering with fire hoses, fire extinguishers or fire alarms are grounds for suspension. T. Disruption of the academic process. While students are free to organize and join associations as long as they are open affiliations and not in conflict with any state or federal law or the stated aims of the charter of the College, participation in any form of activity that disrupts the ordinary academic pursuits or the regular operations of the 15 College, that invades the rights of others, or that endangers persons or property, constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal. U. Possession of Alcoholic Beverages. The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on campus is strictly prohibited. Also the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a student under legal drinking age, or the furnishings of an alcoholic beverage to a student under drinking age constitutes a breach of college discipline. LaGrange College abides by and enforces the liquor laws of the State of Georgia. Probation and Suspension Policy When a student is placed on social probation as a result of violation of college regulations he/she may not: 1. Participate in any type of extracurricular activity. 2. Be rushed by, or initiated into a fraternal organization; social or honorary. 3. Be a candidate for, be elected, or be appointed an officer, editor or business manager of any student publication or student organization. When a student is suspended he/she must remain off campus for the duration of the suspension unless he/she is keeping an appointment with an official of the College or has permission from the Dean of Student Development to be on campus. Sanctions 1. When students exhibit high-risk behavior or repeatedly violate rules and Regulations, their parents will normally be notified by the Dean of Student Development. 2. Students violating stated policies and rules would be subject to one or moe of the following: a. fines up to $50 b. work details c. probation - limiting activities on campus d. require counseling or special programs e. suspension from campus. Residence Hall - Regulations and Guidelines For at least half of you, your room in a residence hall will be your home. We believe that it is important for your life there to be as positive as possible; your experiences will contribute greatly toward your total education. In the residence hall you will learn much about being in close proximity toother people, solving yourown problems, being free and yet respecting the rights and sensitivities of others, and to a large extent managing your own lives. In order to make your life in the residence hall as pleasant and constructive as possible, the college has developed a staff of professional and peer counselors. Each residence hall has a Resident Director. Working with the Director are Resident Assistants who live in the residence hall and are specifically trained to assist you in the development of every phase of your life. Each residence hall has a Residence Council composed of elected representatives and Resident Assistants. The Residence Councils play a prominent role in promoting social life, intramural athletics, and representing student interests. Residence Policy Freshmen, sophomores and juniors taking ten or more hours are required to live exclusively in college housing, so long as appropriate campus housing is available, unless a student is exempted by the Office of Student Development for one of the following reasons: 1. The student is 21 years of age or over at the time of registration. 2. The student is married and living with spouse within a radius of fifty miles. 3. The student is residing exclusively with parents or legal guardian within a radius of fifty miles; or 16 4. The student is a veteran with at least two years of active military service. A senior is defined as a student who has successfully completed at leas 135 quarter hours of academic work. All non-dormitory students must have a "Request for On- campus Residence Exemption Form" on file in the Student Development Office. The ruling of the Office of Student Development on all such exemptions shall be final. Regulations and Guidelines So that the residence hall may be as pleasant and constructive a place as possible, the following rules and guidelines exist. Please become familiar with them. 1) OPENING OF HALLS - Residence halls open the day before registration. The first meal served is the evening meal prior to Registration Day. 2) ROOMS are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, chests, closets and blinds. 3) ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - In addition to all large appliances, the use of the following small appliances and electrical equipment in residence hall rooms is strictly prohibited: hot plates, electric fry pans, microwave ovens, musical instrument amplifying equipment, space heaters, and extension cords which are not UL approved. A fine of $20.00 will be imposed on any student who does not comply with these standards. Please consult your Resident Director if you have questions about the use of any other appliance or equipment. 4) NO WATER BEDS are permitted in the residence hall. Lofts or other alterations to student's room is strictly prohibited, however, bunk beds may be requested on a first come - first serve basis. 5) CLOSING OF HALLS - Residence halls are closed during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Breaks. You must vacate your room no later than 5:00 P.M. on the day the halls close 6) ROOM RESERVATIONS AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT - A deposit of $50.00 is required to be remitted with the residence hall application to serve as a reservation and damage deposit. You may reserve a residence hall room in the Spring of each year. Your $50.00 deposit will serve as a reservation deposit. If you do not return in the fall and fail to notify the Office of Student Development before August 1 you will forfeit your deposit. 7) Residence Hall Keys - The key deposit is covered in the damage deposit. Should a key be lost or stolen through the personal negligence of the student, the compromised lock must be changed at a cost of $25.00 to the student. Should the key be lost or stolen, or broken through circumstances beyond the control of the student a replacement key will be provided for $1.00. Keys must be returned to the Resident Director when the student checks out of his/her room. Duplication or possession of unauthorized keys by a student is a violation. 8) Breakage and Unreasonable Wear and Tear- You and your roommate will beheld responsible for any breakage or unreasonable wear in your room. If responsibility can be fixed upon a certain person, he/she will be expected to pay for the damage. If such responsibility cannot be determined, both people will equally share the cost of repair or replacement. For the above reason, you should carefully check the furniture and condition of your room and report in writing (on room condition forms) any damaged condition which you discover upon entering a new room so that you will not be charged. Any student found guilty of willful destruction of College property is liable to dismissal from the college. 9) ROOM INSPECTION - All residence hall rooms are inspected periodically for health and safety reasons. You will be expected to have your room in good order. For obvious reasons conditions dangerous to health and safety cannot be accomodated. 10) CLEAR HALLWAYS - Safety requires that hallways be clear at all times. Therefore, we cannot permit you to store luggage, ironing boards, bicycles or other personal belongings there. 17 11) FURNITURE must remain in the rooms where it has been placed by the college. We must hold you liable for any furniture removed from your room. Lobby furniture is not for use in individual rooms and should not be moved. Moving furniture carries an automatic fine of $25.00. 12) WALL HANGINGS - Check with Resident Director before hanging anything on walls of your room. Use only approved hangers. Any item placed on walls, doors, furniture, etc. that cause damage will subject you to a charge for the damage. 13) RESIDENT HALL HOURS - Dorms do not have closing hours. Men and women may enter and leave their residence halls at will. (Women's halls are locked for security purposes at midnight). Security guards will open doors for you. 14) Parental Visits - Parents may visit their sons or daughters at anytime. Guests of students must check in with Resident Director. Maximum visit is limited to three days. No guests under 12 years of age. 15) Visitation - LaGrange College has a no visitation policy. However, at certain times visitation may take place in conjunction with special occasions if approved by the Resident Council and the Dean of Student Development Office. 16) Repair - You should report all needed repairs to your Resident Director. 17) Laundry Facilities - If you wish to do your own laundry, laundry facilities are available next to security office on patio. If you use these facilities, please show every consideration for others by removing laundry as soon as the cycle is completed. 18) Food - If you have food in your room, be certain that you store it in air-tight containers or in refrigerators. Uncovered food is too tempting to small unpleasant insect visitors! 19) Withdrawal - If you withdraw from the college you must vacate your room within 24 hours and have your room inspected by the Resident Director. 20) Theft - The College cannot assume any responsibility for stolen items. You are encouaraged to lock your room at all times. Report all thefts to Resident Director. 21) Telephones - Local phone service is included in your room charge. If you wish to subscribe to long distance service, there will be a representative at registration to handle this. The bill comes directly to you: Roommates should discuss who will be responsible for long distance calls. The College does not provides handsets so each student should acquire his/her own. 22) Alcohol - The possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is not allowed on campus. We abide by the liquor laws of the State of Georgia. 23) FIREARMS - The possession or use of firearms or fireworks of any type is not allowed on campus. 24) PETS - Pets are not allowed at anytime. Violation of this rule carries an automatic $10.00 fine for first offense. Second offense, the fine is $50.00. 25) FIRE INFORMATION - If a serious fire occurs in your residence hall, follow this procedure: a) Close all windows and the door to your room and leave the building immediately. b) If the building is filled with smoke, you should stay as close to the floor as possible and hold a wet towel over your face as you exit. c) Make every effort to stay to the right and in a single file as you exit. It is essential that you DO NOT RUN: however, you should walk as rapidly as possible. 18 19 ALMA MATER Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Guardian of our days; For thy spirit never failing We will sing thy praise High aloft we hold thy banner, Ever loyal true; And to thee, our Alma Mater, We our pledge renew. In the mighty groves of learning Wisdom's path we've sought. High upon thy lofty hilltop Visions have been wrought. From our hearts we sing the chorus Time shall never change. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Hail to thee, LaGrange. Dolly Jones House '14-'15