LaGrange College Hilltopics Student Handbook 1997-1998

LaG range

COLLEGE

HILLTOPICS

Student Handbook
1997-1998

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Page

Campus Map

27

Campus Resources

12

Campus Safety

23

College Policies and Procedures

15

Important Dates

2

Standard of Ethical Conduct

9

Student Development

3

Student Grievance Procedure

21

Student Records

19

Telephone Index

26

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT STAFF

Nancy Alford

Dean

Ted Scharre

Associate Dean/Activities

Wy/ene Herndon

Traffic Officer

Kirby McCartney

Administrative Assistant

D. J. Hall

College Nurse

Linda Buchanan

Vice President for Student Life & Retention

Claudia Burte/ow

Director of Career Center

SGA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

President
Women's Vice President
Men's Vice President
Vice President for Public Relations

Secretary
Treasurer
Parliamentarian

Tiffany Miller
Shelly Mathews
Rusty Mabry
Elizabeth Tomko
Bonnie Hawes
Matthew Mitchell
Brigitte Bews

IMPORTANT DA TES

FALL

Sept 7.8.

New Student Orientation
Sept 8

Registration

Activity Fair 6:00 p.m.
Sept 10

All Classes Begin

Opening Convocation
Sept 9-14

Sorority Rush
Sept 11

SGA Pizza Fest
Sept 12

End of drop/add
Last day for late
registration 5:00 p.m.
No refund for individual
classes dropped after
this date. 7" grades
must be changed to
permanent grades.

Sept 16-21
Fraternity Rush

Sept 16. 17. 18
COMP Test

Sept 30

Last day to drop a
class with an
automatic "w"
Oct 3

Freshman Election

Meeting
Oct 10

Midterm
Oct 15

Homecoming Court
Elections
Oct 18

Visiting day for parents
of new students.
Homecoming
Nov 11

Last day to drop a class.
Nov 17

Last day of class.

WINTER

Jan 4

Residence halls open
Jan 5

Registration for day &
night classes
Jan 6

Classes begin
(day & night)
Jan 9

End drop/add. Last day
for late registration 5:00
p.m. No refund for
individual classes
dropped after this date.
7" grades must be
changed to permanent
grades.

Jan 13
COMP Test

Jan 26

Last day to drop a class
with an automatic "W"
Feb 6
Midterm

Quadrangle Dance
Mar 9

Last day of class
Mar 10

Reading Day
Mar 11.12.13.14

Exams
Mar 16-20

Spring Break

SPRING

Mar 22

Residence halls open
Mar 23

Registration
Mar 24

Classes begin
Mar 27

End drop/add. Last day
for late registation 5:00
p.m. No refund for
individual courses
dropped after this date.
"I" grades must be
changed to permanent
grades.
Apr 10

Good Friday. Classes end
and offices close at
noon. Last day to drop a
class with an automatic
"W
Apr 13

Easter Monday
Faculty Workshop. No
day classes; night
classes will meet.
Apr 15

SGA Executive
Committee Election

Apr 23
Midterm

Apr 29

Honors Celebration
Apr 30

Community Day
May 2

May Day

Parents' Day

Senate Elections
May 4 8

Greek Week
May 20

Last day to drop a class
May 27

Last day of class

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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

Recognizing that a student's college
experience needs to be supported and
nurtured by people and events inside and
outside the classroom, the Office of Student
Development promotes academic, cultural,
emotional, social, spiritual, and wellness
programs to ensure student success. The
goals of the Office of Student Development
include developing effective and efficient
services and programs for students through
the various components within Student
Development; integrating student affairs and
academic affairs; directly involving students in
the affairs of the institutions; encouraging a
sense of community among students, faculty,
and increasing accessibility of La Grange
College to a wide variety of persons. The
Office of Student Development, located in
Callaway Center, is headed by the Dean of
Student Development. Components and
services include: Career Center, Greek
Affairs, Residence Life, Counseling, Spiritual
Life, Student Activities, Student Heath
Center, College 10 1, and Traffic and Safety.

Student Development
Office

This office is the focal point for student
concerns. The staff works to gain and maintain
good communication and working relationships
among and between students, faculty, and
administrators. The office of Student
Development is located just inside the main
entrance to the Callaway Center.

Career Center

The Career Center is located on second floor
in the north wing of Callaway Center and
provides career planning, and job placement
services for all La Grange students and alumni.

Career planning services include individual
career and vocational counseling plus group
seminars covering career planning, job search
skills and techniques. The center also features

a career library and audio-visual aids so that
students can explore career or research specific
companies. SIGI-Plus is a computerized, on line
career exploration system containing detailed
information on over 1,000 occupations.

Job Placement: On campus interviews are
offered each quarter; some 60 employers
conduct interviews annually, but students must
be registered with the center. In addition, the
center receives many immediate job opening
listings each week and are available in the
center. The center also sponsors a Career Fair
to bring employers to campus to talk to
students about careers and jobs.

Residence Life

The residence life unit of Student
Development is responsible for the daily
operation in halls as well as the management of
the professional and student staff. The
Residence Life Office seeks to create and
maintain an environment that fosters
intellectual, social, and emotional growth. The
staff works to provide a safe and comfortable
living environment encouraging respect,
personal responsibility, and individual rights.
This office is also responsible for handling
applications for student housing, student room
assignments, summer housing and conference
operation. Maintenance/Housekeeping is
responsible for maintenance of furniture and
equipment as well as housekeeping in the
residence halls.

Counseling

The counseling center, located in the north
wing of second floor of Callaway Center offers
a variety counseling and student development
services to students. The staff strives to help
students make the most of themselves as
developing persons, be more effective in their
relationships with others, understand feelings
and behavior, and enhance positive traits.
Discussions are confidential in keeping with
professional standards. Leadership training
issue workshops and other student concerns
are addressed in group settings or workshops.

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Spiritual Life

La Grange College is affiliated with the United
Methodist Church and seeks to create an
environment distinguished by a faith in God and
by an understanding of humankind's place in
the universe. The college experience provides
an opportunity for students to assess and
develop his or her own values system.
Traditional beliefs and values may be
questioned and challenged. Religious
organizations provide students an opportunity
to discuss and explore their beliefs and views in
a supportive and non-threatening environment.
Further, such organizations enable students to
continue their own personal practice of religious
devotions, fellowship and worship. The College
chaplain advises religious organizations.

Student j

Activities

Under the direction of the Associate Dean the
Student Activities unit is dedicated to enriching
the collegiate experience of LaG range College
students while improving the quality of college
life. The schedule of activities provides for
programs and services designed to enhance the
personal, social and intellectual growth of
students. These services are offered through
various functional areas including Student
Government Association, Greek Affairs, as well
as Residence Life, Spiritual Life and Counseling.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association at
La Grange College exists to provide the student
body with a means to deal with the affair of
students and a forum for the expression of
student views and interests concerning student
life within the College. The Executive
Committee serves as the campus programming
committee; the Student Senate is responsible
for control of finances of SGA; the Judicial
Committee acts as the highest student judicial
body in cases involving students and student
organization.

Greek Affairs

The Associate Dean of Student Development
oversees the activities of the six sororities and
fraternities on campus as well as the
Panhellenic Council (the governing body for

sororities), the Interfraternity Council (the
governing body for fraternities). La Grange
College has an active and growing Greek
community dedicated to the idea of developing
leadership, social skills, community service,
friendship and academic excellence.
Approximately 25% of undergraduates belong
to Greek organizations.

Health Center

The Health Center provides quality outpatient
medical care, allergy injections, first aid,
personal health counseling, health education
programs to the La Grange College Community.
Most services are provided free of charge,
some with a modest fee.

The center is staffed with a registered nurse
who can assist with physician referrals and can
provide nutrition and stress management
counseling as well as help in developing a
healthier lifestyle.

The Center is located at the east end of
Hawkes Hall and hours are posted on the door.

Traffic and Safety

La Grange College recognizes the importance
for an institution of higher learning to develop
and maintain a safe and secure environment in
which the academic and social pursuits of its
members can be fully realized.

The parking and traffic plan and the
comprehensive campus safety plan are both
administered from the Student Development
Office. More detailed information is available in
another section.

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College 101

College 101: Gateway to Success is a 2
credit hour course designed to aid the student
in the process of transition from high school,
work or other area into college. In this course
freshmen develop into a cohesive, mutual trust
group where they can share their concerns and
questions about college life. The facilitators for
the College 10 1 sections are specially selected
and trained for working with freshmen. In
addition a Very Important Peer (VIP) is assigned
to each class. The dimension of a peer
educator is obviously very beneficial.

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Alcohol and other Drugs

As members of the College community, we
recognize that we have an obligation to
examine critically the issues surrounding drug
and alcohol abuse on campuses, to provide
appropriate institutional responses, and to
promote responsible personal decisions.
Community members have the right to live,
work, learn and study in an environment free
from the damaging effects of drug and alcohol
abuse. To this end. La Grange College sponsors
a variety of programs and provides information
and resources regarding drug and alcohol
abuse. In addition, the College's policies for
faculty, staff and students are consistent with
federal and local law and reinforce the belief
that people are accountable for their own
actions.

This section summarizes the health risks
associated with drug and alcohol abuse and
resources for addressing drug and alcohol
abuse.

Health Risks Associated with
Substance Abuse

Throughout time, drugs have been a great
source of comfort and healing as well as refuge
and destruction. This ancient paradox of the
cure also being the curse is played out daily in
our society. Many of us begin the day with a
cup of coffee or tea, which contains the
stimulant caffeine. Or, we may relax with
friends while drinking beer, which contains
alcohol - a depressant. Cigarettes contain
nicotine, a highly addictive substance which
perpetuates the cycle of smoking well known to
cause lung cancer.

Caffeine, alcohol and tobacco are commonly
used drugs. A/though some are regulated, they
are not per se illegal. It is important to realize
that for some people, even these illicit drugs
taken in moderation can produce serious health
risks, and under certain circumstances, these
drugs can prove as insidious and damaging as
some illegal substances.

Some illicit drugs and controlled substances
have valid pharmaceutical uses. When properly
administered by a physician their effect can be
beneficial, yet, as with the licit drugs mentioned
above, these same drugs can also prove
damaging. Other substances, such as inhalants
and analogs, have no legitimate claim to
healing. Their use is by definition abuse, and

the results are unpredictable and sometimes
fatal.

Regardless of the licit or illicit status of a
substance, abusing drugs is never beneficial;
physically, socially, psychologically, or
economically.

The following discussion provides a listing of
common drugs and substances along with the
associated physical, psychological and
correlational effects and risks. Keep in mind
that the effects and risks may vary depending
upon dosage, frequency of use, duration of use,
combination with other substances, as well as
the age, sex and health of the person.

Physical Health Risks

Depressants - (Quaa/udes, barbiturates,
tranquilizers, and alcohol)
Health Risks:

General - depression of the central nervous
system, slow response time, loss of rational
judgement, decreased coordination and motor
skills, death. These drugs are particularly
dangerous when combined.

Alcohol - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, metabolic
changes (e.g. hypoglycemia, elevated
triglycerides), cancer of the mouth, pharynx,
larynx, esophagus, and liver, heart disease,
nervous system damage, gastrointestinal
disorder (e.g. peptic ulcers, pancreatitis,
gastritis), liver damage (e.g. acholic hepatitis,
cirrhosis, and fat accumulations), death from
overdose (2,000 per year in U.S.), blackouts,
accidental injuries, anemia.

Narcotics (heroin, methadone, codeine,
morphine, meperidine, opium, and other)
Health Risks:

General - nausea, vomiting, convulsion,
coma, possible death. The use of contaminated
syringes may result in disease such as A/Ds,
endocarditis and hepatitis. Addiction during
pregnancy can lead to premature, stillborn or
addicted infants.

Stimulants (caffeine as found in coffee, tea,
soft drinks, diet and caffeine pills; cocaine;
crack; amphetamines such as benzedrine,
dexedrine, methadrine - speed)
Health Risks:

Caffeine - increased motor activity, demisit
small muscle coordination and timing, insomnia
or restlessness and disturbed sleep, increased
basal metabolic rate, increased urination,
premature systoles heat palpitation,
tachycardia, gastrointestinal irritation, ulcers,
diarrhea, constipation (from high tannin content

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of tea) mild delirium, auditory and visual
disturbances.

Cocaine - (highly addictive) elevated blood
pressure, increased temperature, nosebleeds,
erosion of the nasal septum, paranoia,
nervousness, insomnia, malnutrition, tactile
hallucinations, seizures, convulsions, death
from effect on cardiac function and respiration.

Crack - (highly addictive) dilated pupils,
increased pulse rate, elevated blood pressure,
insomnia, loss of appetite, tactile hallucination,
paranoia, seizures, agitation, increased
temperature, convulsions, possible death from
cardiac arrest.

Amphetamine - elevated blood pressure,
nervousness, hyperactivity, insomnia,
ma/nutrition, acute psychoses.

Hallucinogens (phencyclidine - PCP, lysergic
acid diethylamide - LSD, mesca/ine-peyote,
psi/ocybin - mushrooms, marijuana).
Health Risks:

PCP - unexpected psychotic episodes,
perceptual distortions, sense of estrangement,
poor muscular coordination, impaired speech,
long term persistent memory and speech
impairments, depression, anxiety, violent
behavior, hallucination, coma, heart failure, lung
problems, ruptured blood vessels in the brain,
death.

LSD peyote mushrooms - illusions,
hallucination, increased temperature and heart
rate, elevated blood pressure, loss of appetite,
insomnia, tremors, panic, confusion, paranoia,
loss of control, long term persistent flash
backs, psychosis, dementia.

Marijuana - perceptual distortion of time,
increased heart rate, dilation of blood vessels,
loss of short term memory, impaired
comprehension, decreased visual perception
and psychomotor skills, loss of motivation,
fatigue, chronic bronchitis, decreased vital lung
capacity, lung cancer, lower levels of
testosterone and increased abnormal sperm in
men, paranoia, psychosis.

Inhalants (nitrous oxide, amyl nitrate, butyl
nitrite, ch/orohydro carbons, hydro-carbons-
found in aerosol sprays, so/vents, chemicals
and gasoline).
Health Risks:

General - Nausea, sneezing, coughing, nose
bleeds, fatigue, lack of coordination, loss of
appetite, decreased heart and respiratory rates,
impaired judgement, violent behavior,
disorientation, rapid pulse, headaches,
incontinence, hepatitis, renal and hepatic
damage, peripheral neuropathy, convulsions.

encephalopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, ataxia,
chorea, tremors, organic lead encephalopathy,
myopathy, brain hemorrhage, unconsciousness,
death from asphyxiation.

Designer Drugs or Analogs (synthetic chemical
modification of older drugs, sometimes several
hundred to several thousand times stronger
than the drugs they are designed to imitate.)
Health Risks:

General - depression, anxiety, paranoia,
illusions, hallucinations, impaired perception,
tremors, drooling, impaired speech, paralysis,
irreversible brain damage, death.

Smoking (cigarette smoking in particular, cigar
and pipe smoking to a lesser extent.)
Health Risks:

General - Nausea, vomiting, peripheral
vasoconstriction, tachycardia elevated blood
pressure, increased risk of heart disease as well
as chronic bronchitis and emphysema
decreased life expectancy, increased potential
for serious adverse effects in women taking oral
contraceptives, lung cancer and other cancers
(mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, pancreas,
kidney). When used during pregnancy:
premature and low birth weight babies,
increased risk of miscarriage and still birth,
hyper irritability, and hyperkinesia in infants.

Psychological
Effects/Signs of
Substance Abuse

The following list provides some common
manifestative and indications of problem
substance abuse.
Memory failure while intoxicated

Psychological dependency

- "High" important

- Decision on activities based on drug
availability

- Solitary use

- Self - administration or alteration of dose of
medical drugs.

- Medicinal ingestion of social drugs.

- Personality changes

- Manipulation to accommodate drug use.
Mental Obsession

- Anxiety about supply (hoarding, hiding)

- Frequent conversation about drugs

- Fascination with alcohol/drug subculture

- Sneaking or stealing drugs

- Loss of interest in other pursuits

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- Indecision, ambivalence, procrastination
Rigid defense system

- Defensiveness, denial, minimizing

- Rationalization, blaming others, justification
Delusion

- Sincere denial and conviction that all is well

- Conviction of control over usage

- Grandiosity paranoia, indignation, self-pity
Emotional compulsion

- Restlessness, anger at any interference in
drug usage

- Impulsive use, changes in plans

- Unkept promises to quit
Emotional liability

- Abrupt mood swings

- Tearful or euphoric episodes

- Extreme variation in level of activity

- Feelings of resentment, jealousy, paranoia,
depression

- Alienation, isolation, inadequacy,
worthlessness, doom, and guilt

- Outbursts of rage or suicidal gestures when
drinking

Social difficulties

- Difficulties at work: missing classes, doing
poorly

- Problematic relationships with friends,
partner, parents

- Few friends, most friends are users

- Legal difficulties

- Financial instability

- Loss of interest in activities not associated
with use

Rigid negative attitudes

- Negative thought, hypercritical, suspicious
of others

- Stubborn, rigid

- Hatred posture, aloof, "locked in " loneliness

- Despair
Poor self image

- Destructive behavior

- Apologies, promises, excuses

- Over compensation (perfection attacks)

- Grandiosity/inadequacy

- Suicide attempts

Other Risks Associated
with Substance Abuse

In addition to the physical and psychological
health risks outlined earlier, it is important to
note that substance abuse has been shown to
have a correlation to the following behaviors
and situation:

- Impaired learning

- Violence

- Injuries

- Accidents

- Drunk driving

- Acquaintance rape

- Unwanted pregnancies

- Sexually transmitted diseases

Resources in Dealing
with Substance Abuse

Early recognition and treatment of alcohol and
drug abuse are important for successful
rehabilitation and reduced personal, family and
social disruption. The College encourages and
supports the earliest possible diagnosis and
treatment for substance abuse. Whenever
feasible, the College will assist students in
overcoming alcohol and drug abuse. However,
the decision to seek diagnosis and accept
treatment for any problem remains primarily the
individual's responsibility.

Counseling/T reatment
Resources

A number of counseling and treatment options
are available to students at LaGrange College.
All counseling is confidential (except as
otherwise required by law in cases of child
abuse or when the person presents a clear anc*
present danger to him/herself or others).
Students are encouraged to seek counseling
and/or treatment in dealing with personal issues
of substance abuse relating to themselves, their
friends or their families. Specific counseling
and/or treatment may be required of students
as a result of conduct concerns or proceedings.

The following is a list of available counseling
treatment resources:

Counseling Center: Individual and small group
counseling sessions are available
depending upon the specific needs of
the students. Referrals are made to off-
campus provider when the individual
requires long-term or specialized
assistance beyond the scope of the
center staff. For more information or
an appointment, call 81 2-7313.

College Chaplain: Clergy is available for
personal counseling and may refer
students to other resources as
appropriate. for information or
appointment call 812-7334.

Student Health Center: A nurse and health

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educator is available for personal
nutritional and health counseling.
Reference to other counseling services
are provided. For information or an
appointment, call 812-7267.

Programs

Programs offered through the Student
Development Office and other units focus on
education, wellness, prevention and personal
choice. Workshops and seminars are provided
within the residence halls, as a part of College
101, during National Collegiate Alcohol
A wareness Week and Drug A wareness Week,
through Greek letter organization and
throughout the year on an ad hoc basis. Health
Center relating to alcohol and drugs can be
prepared to meet the needs of any particular
group. For more information, please contact
the Counseling Center at 812-7313, Student
Activities at 812-7268 or the Student Health
Center at 812-7267.

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STANDARD OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Preamble

Honesty, integrity, and caring are essential
qualities of an educational institution, and the
concern for values and ethics is important to
the whole educational experience. Individual
students and faculty and staff members, as well
as the college's formal organization must
assume responsibility for these qualities. The
concern for others and ethics should be
expressed in classes, seminars, laboratories,
and, in fact, in all aspects of college life. By
definition, the college community includes
members of the faculty, staff, and
administration as well as students.

Education at LaGrange College is not an
ethically neutral experience. The College
stands for, and seeks to inculcate high
standards. Moreover, the concern for values
goes well beyond the observance of rules.

A college is a place where self-expression,
voicing disagreements, and challenging
outmoded customs and beliefs are prized and
honored. However, all such expression and
challenges need to be civil, manifesting respect
and concern for others.

As a major sector in the community, students
are expected to follow the college's rules and
regulations that by design, seek to promote an
atmosphere of learning. The other sectors,
faculty, staff, and administration, are expected
to provide encouragement and leadership as
well as example.

While the college seeks to educate and
encourage, it also has a responsibility to restrict
any behavior that adversely affects others or is
contrary to the pursuit of knowledge.

The purpose of this Standard of Ethical
Conduct is to summarize what is expected of
the members of the college community.
Existing college documents address these
concerns in greater detail.

I Academic Honesty

LaGrange College requires all members of its
community to be honest in all their endeavors.
A fundamental principle is that the whole
process of learning and pursuit of know/edge
are diminished by cheating, plagiarism, and
other acts of academic dishonesty. In addition,
every dishonest act in the academic
environment affects other students adversely,
from the skewing of the grade curve to giving
unfair advantage for honors or job referral or

graduate school admission. Therefore, the
college will take severe action against
dishonesty.

A. Student Responsibility

Students should commit themselves to be
honest in all academic work. In addition,
students should report any condition that
facilitates dishonesty to the class instructor, the
department chair, the dean of the college, or
the Judicial Council of SGA.

B. Faculty Responsibility

Faculty members have a duty to promote
honest behavior and to avoid practices and
environments that foster cheating in their
classes. Teachers should encourage students
to bring negative conditions or incidents of
dishonesty to their attention.

C. A dm in is tra tion Responsibility

As highly visible members of our academic
community, administrators should be ever
vigilant to promote academic honesty and
conduct their lives in an ethically exemplary
manner.

II Alcohol and Drugs

The use of alcohol and other drugs can have
a negative impact on judgements and reaction,
health and safety, but may lead to legal
complications as well.

A. The College's Role

The college's principle role is to engage in
education which leads toward high standards
and respectful conduct. When those are
compromised, it will take action against
organizations violating rules regarding alcohol
and against individuals violating either the law
or college policy concerning alcohol. The
college will deal severely with students
convicted of the illegal possession, use, or sale
of drugs.

B. What the College Community can do to
prevent alcohol abuse and drug use.

Students can help control substance abuse by

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declining to use or condone the use of drugs
and by insisting that organizations and
individuals use alcohol within the law and
adhere to college policy. Students should make
an effort to prevent persons who have abused
alcohol or used drugs from harming themselves
or others, especially in driving a motor vehicle,
and should encourage those needing
professional help to seek it.
The same standards and regulations apply with
equal force to members of the faculty, staff and
administration.

III Relations Between
People and Groups

One of the major benefits of higher education
and membership in the college community is
greater knowledge of and respect for religious,
racial, cultural and other groups. Indeed,
genuine appreciation for individual differences
and cultural diversity is essential to the
environment of learning.

Another major aspect of the college's life
involves sexual relationships. Sexual attitudes
or action which are intimidating, harassing,
coercive, or abusive, or that invade the right to
privacy of the individual are not acceptable.
Organizations or individuals that adversely
upset the delicate balance of communal living
will be subject to disciplinary action by the
college. Only in an atmosphere of equality and
respect can all members of the college grow.

IV Service to Others

An important outcome of a La Grange College
education should be a commitment to serving
other people. This sense of service should be
encouraged throughout the institution by
faculty administration, staff, and students.
Through experience in helping individuals and
the community, student can put into practice
the values they learn in the classroom.

Education at La Grange College is not an
ethically neutral experience. The entire college
community should dedicate itself to realizing
the vision that a center of learning is a beacon
that by directing itself to the highest values,
guides and encourages the society to do the
same.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Criminal Arrest If a student is arrested and
charged with a serious or violent crime off
campus, a hearing may be held as soon as
possible to determine if his continued presence
on campus presents a possible threat of danger
to members of the College community. The
infraction of a city ordinance, a state or federal

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law by a student constitutes a breach of college
discipline.

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

F. Possession of AJcohoUc Beverages. The
consumption or possession of alcoholic
beverages on campus is strictly prohibited.
Also the consumption of alcoholic beverages by
a student under drinking age constitutes a
breach of College discipline. La Grange College
abides by and enforces the liquor laws of the
State of Georgia. These laws prohibit anyone
under the age of 21 to possess or consume
alcoholic beverages.

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

H. Giving False Information. Anyone
knowingly making a false oral or written
statement to any member of administration,
faculty, staff, or student body with the intent to
deceive may be disciplined accordingly. Using
fake ID's subject student to sanctions.

I. Misuse of Keys. A student may not possess
a key or key-type device to any College facility
without proper authorization.

J. 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.

K. Unauthorized Solicitation. No one may
solicit on the campus without the approval of
the college administration.

M. Fire Equipment Fire Equipment is for
emergency use only. Abusing fire protection
devices is prohibited.

N. Violation of Residence HaU Regulations.
Students living in or visiting in campus
residence halls must abide by all regulations of
the halls.

O. Response to Official Request Students
must comply promptly with legitimate and
reasonable directions and requests of college
officials or security officers in the performance

of their duties.

P. Theft and Illegal Possession. The
unauthorized taking, misappropriation, or
possession of any property or library ho/dings
owned or maintained by the College or by any
person on campus is prohibited.

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

R. Fraudulent 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.

S. Inappropriate Dress. Students are
responsible for their own dress within the limits
established by individual professors and the
cafeteria manager.

T. Arson. Arson, vandalism and tampering
with fire hoses, fire extinguisher or fire a/arms
are grounds for suspension.

U. 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.

V. Disruption of the Academic Process. While
students are free to organize and join associa-
tions 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.

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CAMPUS RESOURCES

Academics

Advising

Academic advising is viewed as an extension
of the teaching responsibility, and all faculty
members are expected to serve as advisors.
Major advisors are assigned when a student
declares his/her major. Advisors for freshmen,
however, are specially selected and trained to
work with incoming students in planning a
course of study for the freshman and
subsequent years and to serve as mentors to
freshmen. Each student is responsible for
becoming apprised of and meeting graduation
requirements. Freshman academic advising is
coordinated through the College 101 program.

Writing Center

The Writing Center, located in the Banks
Library is available to aid students with the
writing process. The center is equipped with
computer terminals and word processors so
students can access WordPerfect. Peer tutors
staff the writing center under the supervision of
the director. Hours are posted quarterly.

Testing

The Student Development Office has available
applications for the G.R.E., G.M.A.T., M.A.T.,
and L.S.A.T. When a student enrolls at
La Grange College, a one-time testing fee is
paid. This fee covers the College Outcomes
Measurement Programs (C.O.M.P.) which is
given at the freshman level and again at the
senior level. The fee also covers some
personality and career testing as well as major
exit tests.

Campus Computer Network

By way of fiber optics cables the library main
academic building, administrative offices and all
residence halls are connected to the College's
mainframe computer. Students can access
library catalog information from their residence
hall rooms and faculty can make assignments
by electronic mail. The college is connected to
Internet through Peachnet a/lowing for
worldwide communication.

Athletics and Recreation

La Grange College men 's and women 's athletic
team participate in 8 sports in the GAC
Conference and NAIA Competition.

The college promotes a non-scholarship
program and subscribes to a scholar-athlete
philosophy in which academic pursuits are the
primary purpose of higher education. Although,
coaches recruit players for each team every
sport invites "walk-on" try-outs from the
student body.

Student activity fees help support the athletic
programs and students may attend those
contests at no charge.

C.R.I.S.

The Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports
program provides opportunities for wholesome
recreation and competition among members of
the campus community. Teams representing
campus organizations and Independents
compete in organized tournaments and events
throughout the year. Competitive events
include flag football, volleyball, basketball
(Regulation, 3 on 3, H*0*R*S*E), Domino's
dash, softball, badminton, tennis, intramural
swim meet, and pickle ball. Winners of the
campus tournaments in some of these events
are eligible to represent La Grange College in
state or regional tournaments. Special awards
are presented to the men's and women's
groups with the highest participation rates and
best record for the entire year. In addition,
male and female "Athletes of the Year" are
selected.

The facilities and equipment of the Physical
Education Department are available for student
recreational use when these are not scheduled
for instructional, athletic, or intramural sports
use. The use of outdoor equipment (canoes,
sailboats, backpacks, tents, stoves, lanterns)
requires the payment of a small deposit which
is refunded upon the safe return of the
equipment. The Weight Room and Gymnasium
are available for student/faculty/staff use during
posted hours. A valid La Grange College ID is
necessary for entry during these hours.

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Long Cane Access
West Point Lake

The college leases from the Corp of Engineers
the Long Cane Access on Lake West Point.
Covered and uncovered picnic facilities are
available. The area is kept locked and a key
may be checked out from the Student
Development Office.

Equipment Check-out

Equipment can be checked out through the
intramural office at the Callaway Educational
Building.

Gyms and Swimming Pool

These areas can be used and/or reserved
through the intramural office or the natatorium
office.

Campus Facilities and
Services

Library

The Banks Library, located at the North East

corner of the campus, is the information center
of the campus. The holdings, built to support
the academic programs of the college, include
books, journals, maps, micro forms, and audio
video and electronic resources.

Price Theater

Price Theater, located on Forrest Avenue,
serves as a classroom, home for La Grange
College Theater (LCT) and box office. Current
students are entitled to one free ticket to
productions of LCT. The Theatre Arts
Department is a/ways interested in prospective
technicians, actors, or dancers. If interested
contact Dr. Steven Edwards at 812-7323.

Callaway Student Center

Located on the Quadrangle, Callaway Center
houses the post office. Snack Shack, student
lounge, SGA office. Student Development
Office, Career Center, Counseling Center, and
Ballroom. These facilities can be reserved for
meetings or other social functions.

Lost and Found

Lost and found services can be found in the
Student Development Office, front desk, in
Callaway Center. Items not claimed within 30
days are sold.

Student Organizations List

This list that includes the names and phone
numbers of officers of student organizations is
available in the Student Development Office.

Lamar Dodd Art Center

The Lamar Dodd Art Center gallery provides a
changing exhibition program of visual art to the
campus and local community.

Campus Post Office

All currently enrolled students should have an
assigned campus box. The post office is
located on lower level of Callaway Center.

I.D. Cards

I.D.'s are necessary for entrance to college
dining hall, checking out materials from library
and for admission to most campus events.

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I.D.'s are made as a part of the registration
process; at other times students should go to
the Business Office in Quillian Building.

Bookstore

The College Bookstore is located in Smith
Building adjacent to the Patio. Textbooks,
instructional materials, and other personal items
are available there.

Parking Permits

All vehicles used on campus must have a
college parking permit. Permits are available at
registration or from the office of Student
Development.

Grades and Certification of Enrollment

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

International Student Services

International students can find assistance in
several offices. For help with documents (1-20,
etc.) see Mrs. McDonald in Registrar's Office;
for help with class scheduling, living
arrangements, driver's licenses, and personal
problems, contact Mr. Mike Searcy,
International Student Advisor or Student
Development Office.

Finance

Check Cashing Service

The Bookstore and the Business Office will
cash checks for currently enrolled students.

Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Planning,
located in Smith Hall is the financial aid office
for the college. They administer and coordinate
all major federal, state, institutional, and private
agency assistance programs and provide
financial assistance and counseling to students
who need help paying college expenses.

Local Banks

There are several full-service banks in
La Grange and all will provide service to
students.

Food

ARAMARK provides the food service program
for students and faculty at LaGrange College.
Resident students must present their ID card for
admission to dining hall; commuter and guests
may use the dining hall on a cash basis. During
the academic year beverages and snack food is
available in the Snack Shack from 9:00 til
1 1:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Student Publications

"Hilltop News" is the campus newspaper
written and published by students. The
Director of Institutional Relations is adviser to
the paper. The Quadrangle is the college
yearbook that dates back to 19 14 and contains
a visual and printed record of the college. The
Dean of Student Development manages
institutional responsibility for these publications.

"The Scroll" is a campus magazine for
creative arts. The Academic Dean manages
institutional responsibility for this publication.
Student Directory

The SGA publishes a student directory every
quarter. These are available from Student
Development Office.

CONTACT Programs

Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. is reserved for
programs and presentations sponsored by
various departments and units of the campus
community. Students are encouraged to take
advantage of these opportunities to enhance
their classroom experience.

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COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Policies Pertaining to Students and Student Organizations

AIDS Policy

The policy of the College is to treat cases of
HIV infection on a case-by case basis. When a
case of HIV infection or full-blown AIDS comes
to the attention of the college, whether
student faculty, or staff member the college
nurse, with the permission of the affected
individual, will review the case, advise the
college, and assist in the coordination of
resources and service.

Based on current medical information
concerning risk of infection, the College does
not isolate persons with AID'S or HIV infection
from other individuals in the educational or
work setting.

It is the policy of the College to provide
education which seeks to prevent the spread of
HIV infection, and to strongly encourage those
who are infected or wish to know whether they
are infected to seek early diagnosis and
intervention which are crucial.

Alcohol & Drug Policy

Possession or Use of Alcoholic Beverages

Any student on the campus who is in
possession of or under the influence of alcohol
will be charged with a violation of College
policy. Persons under 2 1 years of age are also
in violation of state laws.

Possession. Sale and/or Consumption of
Narcotics. Depressants. Stimulants.
Hallucinogens, or Solvents.

The College does not condone the possession,
consumption, ingestion, injection, or inhalation
(without prescription or medical authorization)
of substances that have the capacity to change
a person's mood, behavior, or mind, or modify
and relieve pain, such as, but not limited to
marijuana, opiates, amphetamines, barbiturates,
hallucinogens, psychede/ics, or solvents. Any
student or students found to be in conflict with
the above or in violation of local, state, and
federal narcotics laws, will be referred to the
Dean of Student Development, who will
determine the sanction. The sanction may
result in a separation from the College.

La Grange College recognizes the challenge to
address drug and alcohol abuse in today's
society. The College policy is that no alcohol or
drugs are permitted on any area of the campus.
The use of alcohol and other addictive
substances are acceptable in other segments of
today's world, however; LaGrange College aims
to provide its students with effective programs
to reduce the problems of alcohol and drug
abuse.

The Student Development staff includes a
counselor who will work with students, faculty,
and staff who may have problems or know of
persons who have alcohol or drug-related
problems. Also, the Student Development
Office sponsors, along with SGA and Residence
Life, a number of educational programs directed
at informing and making students aware of the
detrimental effects of addicting behaviors.

Equality of Access

LaGrange College does not discriminate on the
basis of disability in the recruitment and
admission of students, the recruitment and
employment of faculty and staff, and the
operation of any of its programs and activities,
so specified by federal laws and regulations.
The coordination for compliance with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, as
amended, is Nancy A/ford, Dean of Student
Development, located in Callaway Center, 812-
7251.

Firearms - Possession and
Use

The possession of firearms and weapons on
the College campus is prohibited. The term
"firearm" is defined for the purpose of this
policy to include, but not be limited to, rifles,
pistols, shotguns, pellet guns, BB guns, and
similar weapons.

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Greek Organizations

Greek organizations at La Grange College are
a component of the institution's total
educational program. As such, they are
partners with the college in a mutually
supportive endeavor. Therefore, Greek
organizations share a responsibility for
strengthening the total quality of student life,
by making a significant positive contribution to
present and future students. Because of their
importance to their own members, Greek
Chapters have certain rights and responsibilities
within their community. Among their rights
are: II Choosing their members; 2)
participating as a unit in campus group
activities; 3) participating in self-governing
activities through the Interfraternity Council and
the Panhallenic Council; 4) providing the
opportunity for participation in educational
experiences.

Among their responsibilities are:
1) Conducting all activities in accordance with
regulations and policies of La Grange College
and their general fraternity, including policies on
non-discrimination on the basis of race, creed,
religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation
or disability; 2) complying with their charter and
by-laws developed in consultation with and
approval of their general fraternity; 3)
operating their chapter affairs in a business-like
manner consistent with their constitution and
College policies; 4) maintaining an atmosphere
within their chapter and its activities supportive
of high academic standards.

All fraternities and sororities are required to
have a faculty or community/alumni adviser.

Fraternities and sororities exist at the College
only at the invitation of the College. This
invitation is formally extended by the President
of the College and can be withdrawn if a
fraternity or sorority fails to comply with
College regulations and policies, including but
not limited to policies established by the
Student Development Office.

Hazing

It is a violation of Georgia State Law and
La Grange College policy for students to engage
in any activity that may be described as hazing.
Hazing is a broad term encompassing any
action or activity which does not contribute to
the positive development of a person; or which

inflicts or intends to cause mental or physical
harm or anxieties; or which may demean,
degrade or disgrace any person regard/ess of
location, intent, or consent of participants. In
addition, hazing can be defined as any action or
situation which intentionally or unintentionally
endangers the physical or mental health of a
student for the purpose of initiation or full
admission, or affiliation with any organization
operating under the sanction of La Grange
College.

Any student organization found to have
violated this policy may face loss of recognition
as a student organization. Further, any student
found to be involved in any hazing activity will
face disciplinary action, and is subject to a
maximum sanction of expulsion or suspension
from the College. Students, as well as their
respective organizations, are also subject to
civil and criminal action as it relates to the state
law prohibiting hazing.

illness Policy

Students who are absent from classes or
examinations because of illness should contact
their professors on a timely basis to discuss
their individual situation. Students needing to
withdraw from all courses for a given term for
medical reasons should contact the Student
Development Office for procedural information.

Non-

Discrimination

La Grange College does not discriminate on the
basis of age, color, race, national or ethnic
origin, handicap, or sex in the administration of
educational polices, admissions policies,
financial aid, employment or any other program
or activity. La Grange College Title IX
coordinator is Dean Nancy A/ford, Callaway
Center, (706)812-7251.

Racial Harassment

LaG range College expects its students to treat
other persons with respect and human dignity.
Any behavior that results in the harassment or
intimidation of another person related to the
race of that person will not be tolerated and is
a violation of the College's Code of Student
Conduct.

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RESIDENCE SECURITY TIPS

Keep deed bolts locked at all times.

Have a plan of escape from your residence
ki case of fire or other emergency.

Know alt emergency response numbers.

Lock up even when at the pool, laundry,
game room or a neighbors residence for a
few minutes.

Do not allow unknown persons into your
residence hall, apartment or house.

Do not prop open exterior residence hall
doors.

Have keys in hand to unlock doors when
returning home, especially at night.

Upon returning to your residence, if you
find signs of forced entry leave
immediately, seek safety, and notify the
police.

Be familiar with the security services
available to your community.

Report aff suspicious persons or activity to
the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Sexual Harassment

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

Sexual harassment is defined as objectionable,
unwanted sexual attention from either a person
in a position of authority or power or from a
peer. Sexual harassment also can involve
verbal or written communication of a sexual
nature that create an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive educational or work environment.
Students who have experienced sexual
harassment or who have friends who have been
harassed may find it helpful to discuss the
situation with someone. Confidential
counseling services are available at the
Counseling Center, Callaway Center, or the
Health Center, Hawkes Building. Staff in the
office of Student Development have been
designated to assist students who have
complaints or questions about sexually
offensive behavior by faculty, staff, and
students. Students can also contact advisers
and other administrators. Students are
encouraged to report incidents of sexual
harassment so that the College can identify and
deal with problems of sexual harassment.

La Grange College expects its students to treat
other persons with respect and human dignity
in all in ter personal re/a Hon ships. Any beha vior
that results in the sexual abuse, harassment, or
intimidation of another person will not be
tolerated and is a violation of the College's
Code of Student Conduct.

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Individuals or student organization may not
engage in commercial sales and fund-raising
projects unless the proceeds from such sales
and projects are used for charitable or
philanthropic purposes. Clearance for such
activities must be obtained in advance from
Student Development Office.

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STUDENT RECORDS

Introduction

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

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

Exception to Access
Rights

Students do not have access to:
11 personal notes of administrative, faculty, or
supervisory personnel which are not accessible
to or revealed to other parties;
21 financial information of parents;

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

4) medical, psychiatric or psychological data
recorded by professionals or paraprofessiona/s
solely for their own use in treatment of the
student: however, such records can be
reviewed by a physician or other appropriate
professional of the student's choice.

Student

Consent Prior to

Records

Release

Student educational record information will
not be transmitted to third parties outside the
College without the student's written consent,
with the following exceptions:
1) Public Information: Student's name,
address, telephone listing, academic major,
dates of attendance, awards received.

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

2) To parents if the student is financially
dependent upon the parent (IRS code
definition). The burden of identifying such
dependency rests with the student or parent.

3) Information concerning application for or
receipt of financial aid, which may be re/eased
to official agencies involved in decisions on aid
allocations.

4) Information released to College officials with
a legitimate educational interest.

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

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

Types of Records
Maintained

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

Academic

Admission data, courses attempted, grades,
dates of enrollment, degrees awarded,
academic hours and awards received
Registrar's Office.

Alumni

Personal, educational, and professional data;
contributions and gifts - Alumni Office and
A dvancement Office.

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Athletics

Health

Intercollegiate participation data - Athletic Medical - Student Health Center

Department and Institutional Relations Office. Psychological - Counseling Center

Conduct

Disciplinary records, law violation - Student
Development Office.

Employment

Student employment information and
opportunity profiles W-2 cards - Student
Financial Planning Office.

Placement data, resumes, letter of
recommendation - Career Center.

Extra-curricular

Organization, offices held, honors and awards
received, accomplishments, biographical data -
Student Development Office.

Financial

Student's (Parent's) confidential statements.
Financial Aid data - Student Financial Planning
Office.

Charges, payments, delinquent accounts -
Business Office.

General

Directory information, correspondence,
biographical data - office of record to which
information was provided or correspondence
addressed.

Recommendation

Personal evaluation, academic evaluation,
employment evaluations - office of record for
type of evaluation made.

Relationship of Disciplinary i
Academic Record

Records to

Conduct records, disciplinary records, law
violations are kept in the Student Development
Office. These files are separate from academic
transcripts and are confidential as noted above.

In extreme cases where suspension or
expulsion are involved, an overlay will be
placed on the academic transcripts for as long
as the function is enforce. This over/ay reads:

This transcript reflects only the
academic record of the student; this
student currently is not in good
standing and further information
should be requested from the
Student Development Office.

Records in the Student Development are
maintained for a period of four years following
the date of graduation. A student may request
to have his/her disciplinary record destroyed.
The record will be evaluated and the Dean of
Student Development will make decision
concerning the keeping or destruction of that
record. Records of students who have serious
offenses or two or more offenses will not be
destroyed until four years after the student's
graduation date. Records of students who are
expelled are permanent.

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STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

PURPOSE

Nature of Grievance
Order of Contact

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

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

Definition

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

Academic Problems (Excluding grades and
academic progress)

1) Instructor

2) Department Chair

3) Academic Dean

4) Academic Appeals Committee

Academic Records and Registration

1) College Registrar

2) Academic Dean

Payment and assessment of registration fees,
fines, and other indebtedness to the College.

1) Student Accounts/ Business Office

2) Controller

3) President

Traffic and Parking

1) Traffic Officer

2) Administrative Assistant/Student
Development

3) Dean of Student Development

4) Student Affairs Appeals Committee

Housing

1) Resident Assistant

2) Hall Director

3) Director of Residence Life

4) Dean of Student Development

5) Student Affairs Appeals Committee

Grievance Procedure

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

Racial Discrimination

1) Alleged aggrieving party

2) Dean of Student Development

3) Vice President for Student Life

Discrimination Based on Disability

1) Alleged aggrieving party

2) Dean of Student Development

3) Vice President for Student Life

Sex Discrimination

1) Alleged aggrieving party

2) Dean of Student Development

3) Vice President for Student Life

Harassment

1) Alleged aggrieving party

2) Dean of Student Development

3) Vice President for Student Life

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Additional assistance and information may
be obtained from the Student Development
Office in Callaway Center.

Grievance Appeal Procedure

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

At the time the student presents the Dean or
President with the written grievance, he/she
will be provided two options for achieving final
resolution of the problem.

1. The student may choose to have the Dean
or President decide the disposition of the
grievance; or

2. The student may choose to have one of
the appeals/review committees to
investigate the case.

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CAMPUS SAFETY

La Grange College is one of the oldest private
institutions in the South with its main campus
located on the highest point in La Grange. With
the acquisition of the Callaway Education
Association property the College acreage more
than doubled and a swimming pool, auditorium
and multi-use building was added to the
existing twenty-one buildings.

The College is an open campus, and can be
considered a community within a larger
community. As such, the campus is not
immune from the same problems which affect
all communities. One of the major problems we
share is the presence of crime. Unfortunately,
because many students, faculty, and staff view
the college as a shelter from problems of the
outside world members of the college
community can be easy victims of crime.

La Grange College recognizes the importance
for an institution of higher learning to develop
and maintain a safe and secure environment in
which the academic and social pursuits of its
members can be fully realized.

The College has the utmost concern for the
success of each student and strives to give
each student maximum freedom to live his/her
life free from outside interference. With this
freedom, however, comes the responsibility of
becoming an active participant in the exercise
of personal safety.

No community's security plan can attain
maximum effectiveness unless everyone in the
community contributes to making it work.
Safety and security are both personal and
shared responsibilities. Only by accepting this
responsibility can members of the community
maintain a safe and secure environment.

This special security section of the Hilltopics
is provided to you as a part of La Grange
College's commitment to safety and security on
campus and satisfies all the requirements of the
Federal Crime A wareness and Campus Security
Act of 1990. It is filled with information about
a variety of security services and programs
which are available to you as a member of the
college community. We hope that you will
become familiar with this information and find
the programs useful.

Policies affecting Safety
and Security

College policies exist for the purpose of
providing a basis for quality campus life and for
setting a standard of conduct for all members
of the college community which is conducive to
achieving the objectives of the College. Stated
below are excerpts from college policies as they
re/ate to issues of safety and security. For your
safety and the safety of others, please read and
become familiar with these policies.

Conduct Standards

The student conduct code and other
appropriately published rules of conduct p/a y an
important role in the College's commitment to
provide for the safety and security of all its
members. Failure of students, faculty, staff, or
student organizations to comply with
established laws or college regulations may
subject viola tor (s) to appropriate action by
college or other appropriate civil authorities.
Such arrest action might include referral to
college disciplinary processes and even the
possibility of arrest. LaGrange College does not
exempt students or employees from federal,
state, or local laws.

Sexual Abuse and Harassment

LaGrange College expects its students to treat
others with respect and human dignity in all
relationships. Any behavior that results in the
sexual abuse, harassment, or intimidation of
another person, or any unwanted objectionable
sexual attention towards another person, will
not be tolerated and is a violation of the College
Student Conduct Code and Georgia law.

Alcoholic Beverages Policy

The possession and/or use of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited at all College functions
and facilities, including those sponsored off
campus. Students who violate this policy will
be subject to college discipline up to and
including separation from the college. Students
are subject to Georgia state laws regarding
alcoholic beverages.

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Drinking Age Laws

Georgia State Statute 3-3-23 makes it
unlawful for any person:

- under the age 2 1 years to have in his or
her possession alcoholic beverages;

- to sell, give, serve, or permit to be served
alcoholic beverages to a person under 21
years of age or to permit a person under 2 1
years of age to consume said beverages on
the premises;

- to misrepresent or misstate his or her age or
any other person for the purpose of inducing
any licensee or his agents or employees to
sell, give, serve or deliver any alcoholic
beverages to a person under 2 1 years of age.

Drug Policy

The possession and use of controlled drugs by
members of the La Grange College Community
is prohibited. Under the Code of Student
Conduct, students at La Grange College who
possess, use or deliver controlled substances
and "designer drugs "not dispensed and used
pursuant to prescription are subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including
expulsion from the College. Disciplinary action
against a student under College rules does not
preclude the possibility of criminal charges
against that individual. The filing of criminal
charges similarly does not preclude action by
the college.

The use of illegal drugs and the misuse of
prescription and other drugs pose a serious
threat to the physical and mental well-being of
students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests of
the College. The College is committed to
providing accurate information and educational
programs to prevent such use of drugs. If
further information is required about these
programs, services, and the assistance available
at the College. Please contact the Counseling
Center, Chaplain's Office, or Student
Development Office.

Firearms - Possession and Use
The possession of firearms and weapons on

the College campus is prohibited.
For the convenience of persons residing on

the La Grange College Campus, weapons may

be registered and stored for safekeeping at the

Student Development Office.

Disruptive Behavior at College Events

Actions by individuals or groups that disrupt
an athletic or any other event on the LaGrange
College Campus or that inhibit the opportunity
for other members of the College community to

observe the event in reasonable safety are
unacceptable at LaGrange College. Those
individuals or groups that are disruptive will be
charged with violations of the Student Conduct
Code and will be subject to criminal charges
where applicable.

Security Services

The Student Development Office has primary
responsibility for the security of LaGrange
College. The Office's mission is to create and
maintain a safe and secure environment. This
includes protecting lives and securing property,
and preserving peace and order. There are two
main branches of services: security operation
and education.

Security Operations

The security service offices provide 16-hour-a-
day patrol protection of College facilities,
including academic/administrative buildings,
parking lots and grounds. Security officers
check in at the residence halls but do not
routinely patrol the buildings unless requested
to do so.

Security officers respond to all reports of
crime, fire, medical and other emergencies
and call in and coordinate with the City of
LaGrange Fire and Police Departments. They
complete incident reports, interview witnesses,
gather facts, and conduct preliminary
investigations. Officers lock and unlock
buildings, admit authorized persons into locked
areas, and monitor fire and burglary alarm
systems.

Education

The Student Development Office provides
numerous support functions for the security of
the campus. A variety of programs are
available to students and employees. Some of
the programs presented include:

Opportunity Crime and Operation ID

Play it Safe in the Residence Halls

Self Defense for Women

Alcohol and Alcoholism

Illegal Drugs

Campus groups are encouraged to sponsor

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these programs to increase attendance and
bring together individuals with common
concerns. The programs focus on taking
personal responsibility for individual safety,
how to avoid unsafe situations, services
available from Student Development, and how
to obtain assistance. Individuals interested in
the educational programs should contact the
Dean of Student Development. Related
programs on acquaintance rape, alcohol,
relationships, and self-defense are offered by
the Counseling Center, Student Health Center,
and Residence Life Office.

Relationship with Local
Law Enforcement
Agencies

The College is located in the city of La Grange.
The police department is located approximately
1.5 miles from the campus. The Student
Development Office and the campus security
service have a close working relationship with
LPD, communicating on items of mutual
concern. LPD dispatches officers when a
felony is reported, a victim requests them, or
when an arrest is to be made. The work with
the Dean on complex or specialized cases.

LPD provides timely reports of criminal activity
in the surrounding areas. A representative from
LPD meets with the campus law enforcement
director to discuss mutual concerns, coordinate
programs, and exchange information.

Reporting Emergencies or
crimes on campus

be prepared to:

1. Clearly identify yourself.

2. State from where you are calling.

3. State the nature of your call.

All incidents should be reported to the
Residence Staff and/or Student Development
Office.

Traffic and Parking

The Student Development Office is
responsible for the enforcement and
administration of all parking rules and
regulations at the College. Parking decals are
purchased in this office or at Registration.

On Campus
Crime Statistics
The following statistics, provided in
compliance with the Crime A rare-
ness and Campus Security Act of
1990, are for your information. If
you have any questions, contact the
Student Development Office at 8 12-
7251.

Reported Crimes

Homicide

Rape

Robbery

Burglary

Assault

Vehicle Theft

1996 1997

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In addition to the preceding statistics
the number of crimes reported in
each respective category, the
following are arrest statistics
associated with each respective
offense.

All emergency situations involving:

* a crime in progress

* a medical emergency

* a fire

should be immediately reported to 9-1-1. All
phones, both on and off campus, including pay
phones may be used to dial 9- 1- 1 at no charge.
While on campus, persons should be aware that
different telephone systems might require you
to dial for "outside line'' before dialing 9-1-1.

To report any non-emergency incident
occurring on campus, the security officers can
be called directly at 885-7656. When calling
for either emergency or non-emergency service.

Liquor Law violation
Drug Related violation
Weapons violation

1996 1997
6

1

Note: These statistics are calculated on a
calendar year basis and reflect only those
crime/arrests that occurred on the La Grange
College Campus.

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TELEPHONE INDEX

Academic Dean

812-7235

Admission

812-7260

Advancement

812-7257

Alumni

812-7245

ARAMARK

812-7210

Athletic Director

812-7262

Auditorium

812-7321

Ballet

812-7213

Baseball Coach

812-7262

Basketball Coach

812-7261

Biology

812-7254

Bo a tw right Hall

883-1400

Bookstore

812-7215

Box Office

812-7213

Business Administration

812-7280

Business Office

812-7277

Cafeteria

812-7210

Callaway Gym

812-7341

Chaplain

812-7205

Chemistry/Ph ysics

812-7304

Computer Lab

812-7229

Computer Science

812-7279

Costume Shop

812-7214

Counseling

812-7313

Curator, LDAC

812-7211

Delta Tau Delta

845-0776

Dining Hall

812-7210

Economics

812-7280

Education

812-7276

English

812-7242

Financial Aid

812-7241

Foreign Languages

812-7270

French

812-7270

Gym

812-7330

Hawkes Hall

883-1301

Henry Hall

883-1500

History

812-7227

Housekeeping

812-7296

Housing

812-7251

Health Center

812-7267

Information

Institutional Relations

812-7247

Institutional Research

812-7271

Insurance

812-7327

Intramurals

812-7306

Kappa Sigma

882-3532

Lamar Dodd Art Center

812-7211

Library

812-7233

Maintenance

812-7296

Mathematics

812-7209

Music

812-7219

Nursing

812-7220

Personnel

Faculty

812-7236

Staff

812-7240

Maintenance

812-7296

Phi Kappa Pi

882-8636

Ph ysics/Chemistry

812-7304

Pitts Hall

845-2205

Placement Office

812-7286

Political Science

812-7226

President

812-7230

Price Theatre

812-7323

Psychology

812-7284

Records

812-7237

Registrar

812-7237

Religion

812-7258

Security

885-7656

SGA Office

882-6167

Soccer

812-7283

Social Work

812-7204

Sociology

812-7204

Softball Coach

812-7320

Spanish

812-7310

Student Accounts

812-7277

Student Development

812-7269

Student Loans

812-7249

Sunny Gables

812-7220

Theatre Box Office

812-7213

Ticket Office

812-7213

Transcripts

812-7238

Tuition

812-7277

Turner Hall

883-1444

Volleyball

812-7320

Volunteer Center

812-7225

Work-study

812-7241

Writing Center

812-7285

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1. Cafeteria

2. Smith Hall

3. Quillian Building

4. Student Center

5. Hawkes Hall

6. Banks Library

7. Pitts Hall

8. Manget

9. Chapel

10. Science Building

11. Boatwright Hall

12. Turner Hall

13. Henry Hall

14. Gymnasium

15. Sunny Gables
(Nursing Division)

1 6. Center for Community
Studies - Candler Cottage

17. President's Residence

18. Price Theater

19. Lamar Dodd Art Center

20. Softball Fields

21. Natatorium (Pool)

22. Callaway Campus
Tennis Courts

23. Callaway Education
Building

24. Auditorium

LaGrange College
Campus Map