LaGrange College Hilltopics Student Handbook 1987-88

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Student Handbook
1987-88

1987-88 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

FALL QUARTER

September 12
September 12, 13
September 14
September 15
September 16
October 23, 24
November 20
November 21, 23-24
November 25 - January 3

January 3
January 4
January 5
March 9
March 10-12
March 13-20

March 20
March 21
March 22
April 4
May 6
May 7
May 26

May 27,28,30,31
June 4

Dorms Open for NEW Students
Freshman/New Student Orientation
Dorms Open for RETURNING Students
Registration
Classes Begin
Homecoming
Last Day of Classes
Final Examinations
Holiday Break

WINTER QUARTER

Dorms Open
Registration
Classes Begin
Last Day of Classes
Final Examinations
Spring Break

SPRING QUARTER

Dorms Open

Registration

Classes Begin

Easter Monday - no classes

Honors Convocation

May Day Activities

Last Day of Classes

Final Examinations

Graduation

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 including The Bulletin.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CALENDAR 1

PHILOSOPHY 2

WHOM TO CALL 3

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 4

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 7

CAMPUS SERVICES 8

STUDENT LIFE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES 12

RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES 14

FRESHMAN YEAR EXPERIENCE 19

MAP 21

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.

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WHOM TO CALL --

Your Problems

Location

Whom to See

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

Candler Bldg.

Tom Helton

253

Advisors (Assigning of)

Quillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

Alumni Affairs

Carolyn Burgess

245

Athletics

Gym

Phil Williamson

262

Automobile Registration

Callaway Center

Student Development Office

269

Books, Supplies

Callaway Center

Anita Laney

207

Bills, Fees

Quillian Bldg.

Wallace Bishop

232

Check Cashing

Quillian Bldg.

Sandra Dennis

277

Counseling, Career

Callaway Center

Charlie Linclon

268

Counseling, Personal

Callaway Center

Charlie Lincoln

268

Callaway Center

Nancy Alford

251

Hawkes Hall

Margaret Funderburk

267

Hawkes Hall

Evelyn Brannon

266

Henry Hall

Glenda Turner

273

Turner Hall

Effie Rasnick

265

Boatwright Hall

TBA

224

Quillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

Emergency

Your Resident Assistant

Your Resident Director

Security or Student

Development Office

Employment, Student

on Campus

Candler Bldg.

Kaye Storey

242

Employment, Student

off Campus

Callaway Center

Student Development Office

269

Financial Aid

Candler Bldg.

Kaye Storey

242

Food Service

Cafeteria

Mike Jones 882-0788

Foreign Student Affairs

Callaway Center

Nancy Afford

251

Grades

Quillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

Graduation Requirements

Quillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

Health Services

Hawkes Hall

Margaret Funderburk

267

Housing

Callaway Center

Nancy Alford

251

ID Card Replacement

Quillian Bldg.

Sandra Dennis

277

Intramurals

Gym

Steve Barker

261

Gym

Sandra Johnson

262

Loans

Candler Bldg.

Kaye Storey

242

Lost and Found

Callaway Center

Student Development Office

269

Mail Service

Callaway Center

Austin Cook, III

Medical Assistance

Hawkes Hall

Margaret Funderburk

267

Medical Emergency

Resident Assistant

Resident Director

Student Development Office

269

Overnight Guests

Your Resident Director

Parking Tickets

Callaway Center

Student Development Office

269

Placement, Job

Carolyn Burgess

245

Pre-registration

Your Academic Advisor

Readmission (to the

College)

Candler Bldg.

Tom Helton

253

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Recreation Equipment

Rental

Gym

Sandra Johnson

262

Refrigerator Rental

Uuillian Blag.

Sandra Dennis

277

Refunds

Uuillian Bldg.

Sandra Dennis

277

Registration

Your Academic Advisor

Reservations for meetings

Callaway Center

Student Development Office

269

Room Changes

Your Resident Director

Scholarships

oandier Bldg.

Kaye Storey

242

bervice & btudent

Organizations

Callaway Center

Nancy Alford

251

Student Activities

Callaway Center

Nancy Alford

251

Student Government

Callaway Center

884-5729

Summer Session

uuillian Diag.

Frank James

235

Transcripts

& Transfer Credits

uuillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

Undeclared Majors

Uuillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

Veteran Affairs

Uuillian Bldg.

Jimmy Herring

237

V UOallUI lal 1 colli iy

OallaWciy Ocillcl

Charlie Lincoln

268

Withdrawals

Quillian Bldg.

Frank James

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student Government Association (SGA)

As a member of the LaGrange College Student Body you are a vital part of the 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 SGA is made up of essentially three interdependent branches which are
important to student life. These branches are:

1. Student Senate - this branch is comprised of a total of 31 elected Senators. Six are
elected as executive officers, five are elected from each of the four classes, and
five are elected from the non-resident student population. The powers oftheSGA
are vested in this unicameral body.

2. Executive Committee - the six elected officers are the President, Men's Vice
President, Women's Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian.

3. Judicial Committee - acting as the highest student judicial body, this branch has
original jurisdiction when cases are referred by administrative offices or when the
Senate directs a case to it. The Judicial Committee is composed of nine members,
four from the faculty and four from the Student Senate, and the Parliamentarian
who is the chairman.

The SGA is responsible for providing or supporting nearly every phase of student life.
Under the direction of the Student Senate, and through its' committees, the SGA is
responsible for everything from concerts to lectures, from Homecoming to May Day,
from orientation to dorm events.

The SGA can be as powerful as you want to make it. Yor participation and concern
could give the student body great influence at LaGrange. Take an active role! Get
involved with your Student Government Association.

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Athletics

Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports (CRIS)

A basic part of student activities is the Intramural Sports Program. This program
offers every student the oportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports
(basketball, volleyball, flag football, softball, badminton, tennis, pickleball, 3on3,
H*0*R*S*E, and Turkey Trot). Awards are given to winning teams and/or
individuals in the men's, women's, and coed divisions for each sport. In adddition,
an Intramural Sports Trophy is awarded to the men's and women's organizations
which have the most participants and victories each year.

Recreation facilities and equipment are available in the gym for student use. A
fully equipped weight room is located on the 1st floor of the gym. Sports
equipment as well as canoes, sailboats, and camping equipment may be checked
out for student use. A deposit (refundable upon return of the equipment) is
required for some equipment use. For further information about weight room
hours or equipment rental, contact the Intramural Office in 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 recogni-
tion during the past few years. Intercollegiate Sports are: men's soccer, basket-
ball, and baseball; women's volleyball, softball, and soccer.

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

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

If you share an interest with other students in an area in which there is presently no
student organization, why not form a group of your own? It's easy. Just draft a
constitution, elect officers, secure a faculty or staff advisor, and submit this information
on the appropriate forms to the 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 the activities 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.

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The Interfraternity Council is composed of each of the fraternity chapters on
campus: Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.

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

The Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports (CRIS) Council is composed of
representatives from all campus organizations and residence halls which sponsor
intramural teams. Council members assist with publicity and the organization of
tournaments for the various intramural events. Activities sponsored by CRIS are open
to all LaGrange College students, faculty, and staff.

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.

Omicron Delta Kappa, commonly called 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
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 is a national 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.
Membership is limited to those students who have taken at least four courses in science
and mathematics.

The Student Educational Association is an organization for students majoring in
elementary and secondary educatioin, which strives to help those going into teaching
to recognize the responsibility ahead of them.

Art Students League is an organization of art students who share 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 literacy and
art works of students.

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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 are 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 regulations and policies which are considered
of particular interest.

Class Attendance Regulations

A student is expected to attend all classes, including labs, for all courses for which he
is registered. The student is solely responsible for accounting to his instructor for any
absence. An instructor may recommend that the Dean of the College 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.

Freshmen (fewer than 45 hours) must maintain a cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 1.65 to avoid being placed on probation. Sophomores (45 to 89 hours),
a 1.75 GPA; Juniors (90 to 134 hours), a 1.85 GPA; Seniors (more than 134 hours), a 2.00
GPA. In most cases, students have three quarters to remove their probationary status.
Failure to do so makes these students subject to suspension or exclusion.

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

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 approprite 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.

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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 Dean of the College.

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 thegrade 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 Book Store 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.

Financial Aid

The college provides financial assistance for eligible students who, without suchaid,
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 hours of 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.

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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 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 coveryour belongings whileyou
are in college; most policies do.

If you have any problem involving theft, report it immediately to your Resident
Director or the 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 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 a specific problem in order to talk with one of the counselors. At LaGrange,
counseling is really an opportunity for sharing 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.

Information and counseling for students concerned with substance abuse is
available through programs of the Student Development Office, the Health Service and
local community agencies.

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 contactthem. If they can't helpyou,
they will know to whom to refer you.

Career Development

As you begin to analyze your goals, for many of you the choice of possible careers
may be confusing. The 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 College Student Body lives off campus. If you
are part of this 50%, you, in many ways, have the best of two worlds. You have the
complete 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 havea really difficulttime 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 yourtimeearly
so that you can enjoy yourself while on campus. Select your activities well, but, by all
means set aside time to become a part of campus life. If you discover that you need help

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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 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 Hawkes Hall. 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 to check with the Clinic right away. Should the care of 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 Student
Development Office.

Emergency Transportation to the Hospital: In case of a 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.

STUDENT RECORDS

Policies

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 might be inaccurate, misleading or
inappropriate). The statue also provides that institutions must obtain 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.

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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: College Clinic
Counseling: Student Development Office/Alumni: Alumni Office
Security: Student Development Office
Notwithstanding the above inclusive list, certain records are not available for
inspection. These include: financial records of parents; confidential letter of
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 behalf of the student.

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.

Access

In the absence of an official request, information contained in a student's record
remains 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

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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.

STUDENT LIFE - POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

Student Conduct and Responsibility

A student enrolling in LaGrange College ag rees 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 the
constituted 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 ap-
propriate 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 Dean of the College. Disciplinary cases in all other areas of college life will
be dealt with by the Dean of Student Development or may be referred to the Judicial
Committee of the Student Government Association (SGA). A student charged with a
breach of college discipline will receive the charge in writing, is entitled to a hearing
before the Dean of the Collge, the Dean of Student Development, or the Judicial
Committee of the SGA, and may appeal a decision of the Dean of the College to the
Academic Advisory Committee. The student may appeal a decision of the Dean of
Student Development or the Judicial Committee of the SGA 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 the college.
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.

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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 orobscenetelephonecalls, and obscene graffiti isconsidered
unwarranted and below the dignity of members of the college community and will not
be condoned.

A. Academic Dishonesty. Cheating, plagiarism, submitting another person's 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
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 materials 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 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.

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 naracotics 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 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 solicitonthe campus without the 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.

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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 the 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
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 providing of an alcoholic
beverage to a student under drinking age constitues 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 subjected to one or more of
the following:

a. fines up to $50

b. work details

c. probation - limiting activities on campus

d. required 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 to other people, solving your own problems, being
free and yet respecting the rights and sensitivities of others, and to a large extent

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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 Dean 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

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 least 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. Thefirst
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 Residence 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. ROOMS 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

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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 be held 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 forthe
damage, if such responsibility cannot be determined, both peoplewill equally sharethe
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 wi I If ul I 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.

1 1) FURNITURE must remain in the room 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 theirsonsor 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.

16) REPAIR - You should report all needed repairs to your Resident Director.

17) LAUNDRY FACILITIES- If you wish to doyour own laundry, laundry facilitiesare
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 certian 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
encouraged 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 provide handsets so each
student should acquire his/her own.

22) ALCOHOL - The possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage or
providing alcohol to a minor 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.

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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.

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S.G.A. OFFICERS
1987-88

President

Women's Vice President

Men's Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Parliamentarian

John Herren
Melanie Dodson
Philip Anglin
Tim Ellis
Vicky Doss
Jay Barnett

SENATORS

Sophomore Class

Julie Bird
Sandra Brisendine
Barbara Evans
Paul Farr
Tony Griffith

Senior Class

Michelle Alvarez
Vaughn Estes
Gayla Green
Jenny Jack
Keith Whitener

Junior Class Off-Campus

Ashley Jones Steve Brown

Lee Schuh Valerie Mills

Stephanie Stoneking Michael Patton

Debbie Pettyjohn Karen Rushforth

Arleen Simmons Ken Thomaston

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FRESHMAN YEAR EXPERIENCE

Gateway to Success

The transition from high school to college and a student's newfound adulthood is a
path filled with stumbling blocks which must be thwarted using the best tools
LaGrange College can provide them. College 101: Gateway to Success is a course
where freshman develop into a cohesive, mutual trust group where they can feel good
about themselves and feel good about coming to class. Exercises and written
assignments relative to the meaning and value of higher education will be utilized along
with discussions of student's individual goals. As the class and the teacher become
more comfortable the class becomes a support group as a whole as well asamong and
between individuals whoare sharing acommon experience but can accept the differing
values. Next, we will identify all of the college's resources such asthe library, academic
skills centers (labs), career placement center, wellness program, financial aid office,
etc., and investigate a number of these based upon the needs of the group. Finally, the
group makes use of these resources, and adds a number of reading and writing
assignments, as well as group activities, to put the pieces of higher education together
so that these freshmen can begin their next quarter with a clearer idea of where they're
going, with a greater understanding of academic majors and careers, with increased
self-confidence, and with the tools provided - the knowledge that they are taking a giant
step forward toward a successful college experience and a pleasing lifestyle.

College 101: Gateway to Success

Teacher/Advisor

VIP

Nancy Alford
Mary Bates
Marcia Brown
Joseph Cafaro
Sandie Johnson
Charlie Lincoln
Fred Mills
Alice Mintz
Michael Pearson
Michael Searcy
Tony Valle

Gretchen Goodman
Bertha Broughton
Marcianne Bleyaert
Sandra Brisendine
Jennifer Twiggs
Kim Bowen
Brian Germano
Debra Long
Joyce Johnson

Joel Williams

Jonnie Sue Fain
Amber Matteson
Jeff Lofton

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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 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

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