- Collection:
- LaGrange College collections in the Internet Archive
- Title:
- Student Handbook 2009-2010, 2009-2010 Panther Planner, LaGrange College
- Creator:
- LaGrange College
- Contributor to Resource:
- LaGrange College
- Date of Original:
- 2009
- Subject:
- LaGrange College--Publications
LaGrange College--Students--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
LaGrange College--History - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Troup County, LaGrange, 33.03929, -85.03133
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Contains college student life regulations, policies; also information on student events, organizations and sports . 84 pages.
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- studenthandbook22009lagr
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- Language:
- eng
- Original Collection:
- LaGrange College Americana
LaGrange College - Holding Institution:
- LaGrange College (LaGrange, Ga.)
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Student Handbook
2009-2010
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"LaGrange College is called through the United Methodist Church to
challenge the minds and inspire the souls of students
by improving their creative, critical and communicative abilities
in a caring and ethical community."
2009 - 2010 Panther Planner
LaGrange College
Editor: Dr. Jack Slay, Dean of Students
Publisher: Panther Prints, LaGrange College
601 Broad Street, LaGrange, Georgia 30240
706-880-8268 www.lagrange.edu
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication; however, neither LaGrange
College or any of its representatives can be held liable for any inaccuracies or omissions.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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Table of Contents
Welcome 4
Campus Map 5
Hours 6
Academic Calendar 7
Evening College Calendar 13
Dining Hall Calendar 17
Cultural Enrichment Calendar 18
Honor Code 22
Social Code 27
Student Development Office 32
Standard of Conduct and College Policies 40
Policies Pertaining to Students and Student Organizations 47
Residence Life Regulations 58
Student Government Association 68
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HANDBOOK
2009-2010
LAGRANGE
COLLEGE
Welcome
As President of the Student Government Association, I would like to extend a
warm welcome to both new and returning students to our 179th academic year
at LaGrange College. Ahead of us is one of the most pivotal years in our college
history as our new president, Dr. Dan McAlexander, takes office. This will be
a year of many exciting events, challenges, and changes for us all. After the
addition of the Frank and Laura Lewis Library, and the renovations to the William
and Evelyn Banks Building, we see that our campus is rapidly growing. As our
campus continues to grow, I encourage you to take advantage of the outstanding
range or opportunities for personal growth, eternal friendships, and academic
challenges. LaGrange College is an institution that prides itself in being a big
family. And this family our family provides each and every one of us with a
number of chances to make a difference. I encourage each of you to get involved
and find your niche on campus now! It could be playing for one of our 15 athletic
teams, being a part of religious life, becoming a brother or sister in one of our six
Greek organizations, taking part in our Student Government Association, joining
in on the many service projects on and off campus, or even expressing yourself
through art, music, or acting. The opportunities available for all students to have a
mission on this campus are never-ending. The experiences that LaGrange College
provides are unlike any other school. Our college is comprised of a close-knit,
caring and ethical community of individuals all striving to attain the same goal
of educating ourselves and becoming better men and women by challenging our
minds and inspiring our souls.
So, as your student body president, classmate, and friend, I again welcome you
and ask that you join me in making this 2009-2010 academic year unforgettable.
I wish you a blessed year and may all your years here on the Hill be filled with
academic enlightenment, life-long relationships, and unforgettable memories to
carry with you forever.
God Bless, -
Chris Daniel
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2009-2010
STUDENT
Campus Hours
Administration Offices Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bookstore Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Summer and Holidays 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cafeteria Breakfast
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch
Monday - Friday 1 1 :30 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Saturday 1 1 :30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday 1 1 :30 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Dinner
Monday - Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Copy Center Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CEB Fitness Center Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday closed
Simpson Fitness Center Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Banks Library Fall-Spring Semesters
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 1 1 :00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 1 :00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Summer Semester
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Non-Session Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday Closed
Tutoring Center Sunday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Writing Lab call 880-8285
Natatorium Lap swimming
Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1 :30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Recreational Swimming
Monday - Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Post Office Mail Box Area Open 24 hours
Office 880-8287 M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
STUDENT
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2009-2010
2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar
August 2009
Fall Semester (63 Class Days)
24 New students move in - First Week begins
24 Math placement test for all new students, Jolly Room, Science Building
24- 28 First Week
25 First Year Student Assessment
27 First Year Student Assessment
3 1 First Year Student Assessment
31 Residence Hall open - returning students move-in
3 1 Registration for new and returning Day students not prepaid. Advisors for first year,
transfer and readmitted students are available.
31 Work aid and work study time sheets due
September 2009
1 First Year Student Assessment
1 Fair on the Quad
2 All Classes begin
2 Opening Convocation
7 Labor Day - College Closed
9 End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date.
19 Fall Visitation Day 1
25- 27 Fall Family Weekend
28-Oct 1 ...Interim Term 2010 Pre-Registration
30 Work aid and work study time sheets due
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2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar
October 2009
6 Named Annual and Loyalty Fund Scholarships Luncheon
15 - 16 Fall Break No Classes
19 MidTerm
21 Last day to withdraw from a class with an automatic "W"
23-25 2009 Homecoming
27 Senior Assessment
26-30 Faculty Advising Week
30 Senior Assessment
30 Work aid and work study time sheets due
November 2009
1 Daylight Savings Time Ends
2-6 Pre-registration for Day students. Students completing degree requirements by end of
Fall, Jan, or Spring terms should file petitions for graduation with the Registrar. Advisors
available.
14 Fall Visitation Day 2
24 Last Day of Classes before Thanksgiving Break
25- 27 Thanksgiving Break - no classes
26- 27 Holiday - College Closed
30 Work aid and work study time sheets due
30 Classes resume after Thanksgiving Break
30- Dec. 4. Celebrate the Servant
30 Celebration of Servant-Leadership, Chapel
December 2009
1 Service of Celebration and Recognition, Chapel
6 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Callaway Auditorium
7 Last Day of Fall Term Classes for Day College
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EXAMS
8:00-1 1:00 AM
7:20 MWF
EXAMS
11:30-2:30 PM
4:00/4:30 TR
9
EXAMS
8:00-1 1:00 AM
8:00/8:30 MWF
EXAMS
11:30-2:30 PM
1:40 MWF
EXAMS
3:00-6:00 PM
2:50 MWF
STUDENT
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2009-2010
2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar
10 EXAMS 8:00-1 1:00 AM 9:40 TR
EXAMS 1 1 :30-2:30 PM 1 :00 TR
EXAMS 3:00-6:00 PM 2:40 TR
11 EXAMS 8:00-11:00 AM 8:00 TR
EXAMS 11:30-2:30PM 10:50 MWF
EXAMS 3:00-6:00 PM 4:00/4:30 MWF
12 EXAMS 8:00-1 1:00 AM 9:40 MWF
EXAMS 11:30-2:30 PM 12:30 MWF
18 Grades due
24-28 Holiday - College Closed
29 Administrative offices open
3 1 Work aid and work study time sheets due.
January 2010
Interim Term (17 Class Days)
1 New Year's Holiday - College Closed
3 Residence halls open
4 Registration for new and returning Day students.
4 Mandatory First Meeting for classes.
5 End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date.
13 Last day to withdraw from a class with an automatic "W"
13 MidTerm
18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed.
27 Last day of class
28 Math placement test for all new students, Jolly Room, Science Building
28 Day program registration for new and returning students not prepaid. Advisors for first
year, transfer and readmitted students are available.
29 RN Pre-Admission Examination for Sims Scholarship
29 Work aid and work study time sheets due
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2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar
February 2010
Spring Semester (63 Class Days)
1 Classes begin
3 Interim Term Grades due
3 Spring Semester First Year Student Assessment
5 End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date.
13 Scholarship Competition
20 Make-up for snow, if necessary, for Day and Evening classes
26 Work aid and work study time sheets due
March 2010
2 Endowed Scholarship Luncheon
6 Spring Visitation Day
14 Daylight Savings Time Begins
15 MidTerm
15-19 Academic Integrity Week
17 Last day to withdraw with an automatic "W"
20 Fine Arts Scholarship Day
22-26 Faculty Advising Week
22-26 Senior Assessment Week
27 Accepted Student Day
29-April 2.Pre-registration for Day students. Students completing degree requirements in summer or
fall should file petitions for graduation with the Registrar. Advisors available.
31 Work aid and work study time sheets due
April 2010
2 Good Friday-Half Day -College Closed at Noon
4 Easter
5-9 Spring Break - No Classes
19-22 Interim Term 2011 Travel Pre-Registration
24 Junior Visitation Day
30 Honors Day begins at 2:30 pm
30 Work aid and work study time sheets due
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2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar
May 2010
I May Day
3-4 Student Room Lottery, Assembly Room
5 Last Day of Classes for Day Program
6 National Day of Prayer
6 Reading Day
7 EXAMS 8:00-1 1:00 AM 9:40 MWF
EXAMS 11:30-2:30 PM 12:30 MWF
EXAMS 3:00-6:00 PM 4:00/4:30 TR
8 EXAMS 8:00-1 1:00 AM 8:00/8:30 MWF
EXAMS 11:30-2:30PM 1:40 MWF
EXAMS 3:00-6:00 PM 4:00/4:30 MWF
10 EXAMS 8:00-ll:00AM 9:40 TR
EXAMS 1 1 :30-2:30 PM 1:00 TR
EXAMS 3:00-6:00 PM 2:40 TR
II EXAMS 8:00-1 1:00 AM 8:00 TR
EXAMS 11:30-2:30PM 10:50 MWF
EXAMS 3:00-6:00 PM 2:50 MWF
12 EXAMS 8:00-1 1:00 AM 7:20 MWF
13 Grades for Graduating Seniors Due by Noon
13 Nurses' Pinning Ceremony
14 Graduation rehearsal, faculty marshals and student marshals attend
14 Senior brunch; faculty and staff are invited.
14 Baccalaureate Reception, Sunny Gables Alumni House
14 Baccalaureate at First United Methodist Church. All faculty should plan to attend.
14 Grades for those not graduating due at 5:00 p.m.
15 Graduation on Residential Quadrangle. All faculty should plan to attend.
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2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar
May 2010.Summer I Term 2010
24 Residence halls open
24 Math placement test for all new students, Jolly Room, Science Building
24 Registration
25 All classes meet
26 End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date.
28 Work aid and work study time sheets
31 Memorial Day Holiday - College Closed
June 2010
9 Last day to withdraw from a class with an automatic "W
9 MidTerm
24 Last Day of Classes
28 Exams during class times 7:30 & 9:30 classes
29 Exams during class times 12:00 & 2:00 classes
30 Summer I Grades due by Noon
30 Work aid and work study time sheets due.
July 2010 .Summer II Term 2010
1 Math placement test for all new students, Jolly Room, Science Building
1 Registration
1 Residence halls open
2 All classes meet
5 July 4th Holiday - College Closed
6 End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this date.
19 Last day to withdraw from a class with an automatic "W"
19 MidTerm
30 Work aid and work study time sheets due.
August 2010
3 Last Day of Classes
4 Exams during class times 7:30 & 9:30 classes
5 Exams during class times 12:00 & 2:00 classes
6 Summer II Grades due by Noon
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Evening College Academic
Calendar
August 2009
19 Opening Session
19-21 Faculty Institute
20 President's Buffet
25 5:30 PM New Student Orientation
27 5:30 PM Mathematics/English placement testing, Bailey Room
September 2009
1 6:00 PM Fair on the Quad
2 10AM-4:00PM Registration for new and returning students not prepaid
7:00 PM Opening Convocation
3 10AM- 6:00PM Registration for new and returning students not prepaid
7 Labor Day - College closed
8 5:50 PM Fall quarter begins
15 5:00 PM Drop/add and late registration ends. No refund for individual
classes dropped after this date.
15 Syllabi due to Dean's Office.
15 Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing requirements end of fall quarter.
18 Official Day of Record
30 Last day to withdraw from a fall quarter class with an automatic "W"
October 2009
7, 8 Midterm examinations
14, 15 Fall Break-no classes. Administrative Offices open.
19 Deficiency notices due
23 Last day to withdraw from a fall quarter class
23-25 Homecoming Weekend
27-30 Pre-registration for winter 2010 quarter
November 2009
10-11 Final examinations during class
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Evening College Academic
Calendar
1 1 Fall quarter ends
16 5:30 PM Fall Enrichment Term begins
20 12:00 PM Fall quarter grades due in Registrar's office
25 Thanksgiving Break-no classes; administrative offices open
26-27 Thanksgiving Break Administrative Offices Closed
30- Dec. 4 Celebrate the Servant Week
30 7:00 PM Celebration of Servant-Leadership, Chapel
December 2009
10 Fall Enrichment final examinations; term ends
1 6 5:30 PM New Student Orientation
18 12:00 PM Fall Enrichment grades due in Registrar's office
21 5:30 PM Mathematics/English placement testing, Bailey Room
24-28 Holiday for administration and staff- College Closed
30 10 AM - 6:00 PM Registration for new and returning students not prepaid
January 2010
4 10AM-6PM Registration for new and returning students not prepaid
4 5:50 PM Winter quarter begins
1 1 Drop/add and late registration ends. No refund for individual classes dropped
after this date.
1 1 Syllabi due to Dean's Office.
11 Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing requirements end of winter
quarter.
18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed
19 Day of Record
22 Last day to withdraw from a winter quarter class with an automatic "W"
February 2010
1-2 Midterm examinations
8 Deficiency notices due
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Evening College Academic
Calendar
16-19 Pre-registration for spring 2010 quarter
19 Last day to withdraw from a winter quarter course
24 5:30PM New Student Orientation
March 2010
2 Math/English Placement testing, Bailey room 5:30pm
4 Final examinations for Tuesday/Thursday classes
8 Final examination for Monday/Wednesday classes.
8 Winter quarter ends
10 5:50 PM Spring Quarter begins
12 Winter quarter grades due
18 5:00 PM Drop/ add and late registration ends. No refund for individual
classes dropped after this date.
18 Syllabi due to Dean's Office.
18 Graduation Petitions due for seniors completing requirements end of spring
quarter
25 Day of Record
April 2010
2 Last day to withdraw from a spring quarter class with an automatic W
5-9 Spring Break -no classes; Administrative Offices open
12-13 Midterms examinations
19 Deficiency notices due
23 4:30 PM Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Sunny Gables
23 Last day to withdraw from a spring course
27-30 Pre- registration for 2010 summer and fall quarters and Fall Enrichment term
30 2:30 PM Honors Day
May 2010
10-11 Final examinations during class
11 Spring quarter ends
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COLLEGE
Evening College Academic
Calendar
13 1 2:00 PM Grades due to Registrar for graduating seniors 1 2:00
14 9:30 AM Graduation Rehearsal followed by Senior Brunch
14 3:00 PM Baccalaureate Reception, Sunny Gables
14 5:00 PM Spring quarter grades due for students not graduating
14 5:00 PM Baccalaureate Service, First Methodist Church
15 8:30 AM Commencement Ceremony on Lower Quadrangle
26 5:30 PM New Student Orientation
27 5:30 PM Math/English Placement testing, Bailey room
3 1 Memorial Day - College Closed
June 2010
1 5:50PM Summer quarter begins
9 5:00PM Drop/add and late registration ends. No refund for individual
classes dropped after this date. Syllabi due to Dean's Office. Graduation Petitions
due for seniors completing requirements end of summer quarter.
18 Last day to withdraw from a summer class with automatic "W"
24 Midterm examinations
30 Last day to withdraw from a summer term class
July 2010
5 Celebration of July 4th holiday - no classes
15 Final Examinations during class. Summer term ends.
23 Summer quarter grades due in Registrar's office by 12:00 pm
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2009-2010 Dining Hall Holiday Calendar
9/7/09 Labor Day: Dining Hall open for Brunch @ 11:00 a.m.
close @ 6:30 p.m.
10/15/09-10/16/09 Fall Break: Dining Hall open for Brunch @ 1 1 :00 a.m.
close @ 6:30 p.m.
11/24/09 Last Day of Class: Breakfast & Lunch Closed at 1:00 p.m.
11/25/09-11/27/09 Thanksgiving: Closed
11/29/09 Open for Dinner
12/1 1/09 Dinner last meal Served
12/12/09 - 1/2/09 Christmas Break: Closed
1/3/09 Open for Dinner
1/18/10 Martin Luther King Jr Day: Dining Hall open for Brunch
@ 1 1 :00 a.m. close @ 6:30 p.m.
1/28/10-1/30/10 Dining Hall open for Brunch @ 11:00 a.m. close @ 6:00 p.m.
1/3 1/10 Dining Hall open for Brunch @ 1 1 :00 a.m. close @ 6:30 p.m.
4/2/10 Dinner - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
4/3/10-4/9/10 Spring Break: Closed
4/11/10 Open for Dinner
5/13/10 Last Day for Student: Dinner Close @ 6:00 p.m.
5/14/10 Graduation Rehearsal Brunch
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Summary of Cultural Events
9/1 0/09 Georgia Guitar Quartet 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
9/1 5/09 French Film Festival - 6:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
Cyrano de Bergerac
9/22/09 Grand Opera Hits 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
9/24/09 The Civil War In Georgia 11:15 a.m. Callaway Auditorium
9/29/09 Faith & The Environment 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
10/6/09 Quantum Reality and Ethics: On the 11:15 a.m. Bailey Room
Foundation of Ethics in Cosmic Order.
1 0/7/09 African Communalism, Religious 1 1 :30 a.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
Fluidity and HIV/AIDS in Botswana
1 0/ 1 0/09 Aspects of Japanese Culture 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. Lamar Dodd Art Center
10/13/09 French Film Festival - The Battle 6:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
of Algiers
10/20/09 On Beauty 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
1 0/20/09 Oikos Faculty Lecture Scries on 11:15 a.m. Jolly Room, Callaway
Sustainability - Sustainability in the Tropics Science Building
1 0/22/09 The Civil War In Georgia 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. Callaway Auditorium
1 0/22/09 Looking at the tiny guys: 1 1 :20 a.m. Science Building Jolly Room
How might we 'see' atoms?
1 0/23/09 Wall of Outstanding Alumni Forum 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. TB A
1 0/23/09 Brigadoon 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
10/24/09 Football vs. Westminster 1 p.m. Callaway Stadium
1 0/24/09 Brigadoon 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
1 0/25/09 Brigadoon 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
1 0/27/09 The Lore, Tartan and Pipes of 11:15 a.m. Price Theater
the Highlands
1 0/27/09 Sorcerers, Witches and Things 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
1 0/28/09 Mock Hearing- Honor Code 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. TBA
1 0/30/09 Brigadoon 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
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Summary of Cultural Events
10/3 1/09 Brigadoon 2:30 p.m. Price Theater
1 0/3 1/09 Brigadoon 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
11/1/09 Brigadoon 2:30 p.m. Price Theater
1 1/3/09 Callaway Concert Series 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
1 1/5/09 Bananas, Canals and Gunboats 7:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
1 1/10/09 Movie TBA 6 p.m. Dickson Assembly Room
11/12/09 French Film Festival - The Widow 6:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
of St. Pierre
1 1/19/09 The Civil War In Georgia 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. Callaway Auditorium
11/19/09 Women and Globalization: Nannies 11:15 a.m. Lewis Library Multi-Media
& Maids in the New Economy Room (3rd floor)
12/2/09 Proof 7:30 p.m. Price Theater Black Box
12/3/09 Proof 7:30 p.m. Price Theater Black Box
1 2/4/09 Proof 7:30 p.m. Price Theater Black Box
1 2/5/09 Proof 2:30 p.m. Price Theater Black Box
1 2/5/09 Proof 7:30 p.m. Price Theater Black Box
1 2/6/09 Proof 2:30 p.m. Price Theater Black Box
12/6/09 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
1/16/10 Swimming 10 a.m. Natatorium
2/1/10 21st National African- 4 p.m. Dickson Assembly Room
American Read-In
2/5/10 Callaway Concert Series 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
2/9/10 In the Interim 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
2/16/10 Faculty Concert 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
2/18/10 Women's Basketball vs. Huntingdon 6 p.m. Mariotti Gymnasium
2/18/10 Men's Basketball vs. Huntingdon 8 p.m. Mariotti Gymnasium
2/25/10 French Film Festival - 6:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
A Tale of Two Cities
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Summary of Cultural Events
3/2/10 Japanese Tea Ceremony 11:15 am. Bailey Room
3/5/10 Azalea Storytelling Festival varies Callaway Auditorium
3/6/10 Azalea Storytelling Festival varies Callaway Auditorium
3/7/10 Azalea Storytelling Festival varies Callaway Auditorium
3/11/10 Children's Author, Jo Kittinger 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
3/16/10 Children's Author, Jo Kittinger 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
3/16/10 Viva Mozart 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
3/18/10 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
3/19/10 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
3/20/1 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
3/22/10 Callaway Concert Scries 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
3/23/10 The Laramie Project, The Matthew 1 1 : 1 5 a.m. Price Theater
Shepard Act, Hate Crime In America
3/23/10 French Film Festival - Indochine 6:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
3/24/10 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
3/25/10 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
3/26/10 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
3/27/10 The Laramie Project 7:30 p.m. Price Theater
4/6/10 French Film Festival - 6:30 p.m. Lewis Library Auditorium
Changing Times
4/13/10 Voices of Spring 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
4/15/10 The Black Robe 6 p.m. Dickson Assembly Room
4/16/10 Baseball vs. Piedmont College 7 p.m. Cleaveland Field
4/18/10 Spring Concert 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
4/20/10 New Music Festival Lecture 11:15 a.m. Callaway Concert Hall,
Callaway Education Building
4/20/10 Projected Effects of Climate Change 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
on Regional Water Resources
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Summary of Cultural Events
4/20/10 New Works Concert 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
4/22/10 Art Song Festival 11:15 a.m. Callaway Concert Hall,
Callaway Education Building
4/22/10 Art Song Festival 7:30 p.m. Callaway Auditorium
4/27/10 On Beauty 11:15 a.m. Dickson Assembly Room
5/10/10 AN EVENING OF DIRECTING 6 p.m. Price Theater
CLASS ONE ACTS
TBA First Week Cornerstone TBA TBA TBA
TBA The Road TBA Carmike Theater
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HANDBOOK
2009-2010
COLLEGE
Welcome to
The Student Handbook and Panther Planner
Introduction
This document has been developed for you so that you have access to all the resources,
schedules and information that you will need to make the most of your time at LaGrange
College. This book has been divided into three parts. The first section of the planner is
the Student Handbook. It describes the Honor Code, Social Code, Student Services,
facilities information, and campus resources. The second section defines the rules for
the Residence Halls. The third part of the book is the Student Government Association's
Constitution and By-laws. The College community hopes that this handbook and resource
guide will help you make the most of this exciting year.
As a member of the student body of LaGrange College, I confirm my commitment to
the ideals of civility, diversity, service, and excellence. Recognizing the significance of
personal integrity in establishing these ideals within our community, I pledge that I will
not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate these unethical behaviors in others.
The Honor Code is the responsibility of every student, faculty member, and staff member
at LaGrange College. All members of the College community are needed to support the
enforcement of the Code which prohibits lying, cheating, or stealing when those actions involve
academic processes.
Student Responsibilities
To be honest and truthful in all academic matters, abiding by the letter and spirit of the
Honor Code
To consult with the appropriate persons to clarify issues regarding plagiarism, the correct
attribution of sources, the acceptable limits of proofreading or editing by others, and the
allowable materials for examinations, reports, or any academic work
To sign a pledge that no unauthorized aid has been given or received on any academic
To report any incident to the president of the Honor Council which is believed to be a
violation of the Honor Code
To cooperate when called upon by the Council to testify in a hearing.
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To be presumed innocent
To a fair, impartial, and timely hearing
To face and question any witnesses at a hearing
To testify and present material on one's own behalf
To a separate hearing upon request
To subsequent appeal
To be accompanied by a silent observer in a hearing. The Council president must be made
aware of this person's name and relationship to the student twenty-four hours before the
hearing. The observer's role is one of support, and this person will not be allowed to speak.
Examples of Offenses
Academic cheating - including but not limited to the unauthorized use of books or notes,
copying, or collaboration on examinations or any graded coursework
Plagiarism - the misuse of another person's words or ideas, presenting them as one's own,
regardless of intent
Lying or presenting false information related to any academic matter
Forgery or misuse of official College documents
Theft of college property related to academic work
Aiding another in any of the above
Failure to report a violation of the Honor Code
Failure to appear before the Honor Council as requested
Failure to maintain confidentiality regarding a case
Any dishonest conduct related to Cultural Enrichment requirements, including but not
limited to, taking credit for attendance when one has not attended, either in whole or in
part, any event; aiding another in attempting to take credit for attending an event one has
not attended.
Chronology of a Reported Violation of the Honor Code
Report the alleged violation to the president of the Honor Council. In consultation with the
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean or the advisor to the Honor Council, the
president of the Council will determine if sufficient evidence exists for a hearing. If the
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president so notifies the party reporting the alleged violation. If there is sufficient evidence
for a hearing, the president sets a date for the hearing. The president will inform the person
or persons accused of the violation that a hearing will take place, stating the specific
accusation, the place, date, and time of the hearing, and requesting the names of any
persons who should be called as witnesses. Campus email and communication through
the campus post office will be considered means of official correspondence to students
from the Honor Council. Students are responsible for responding to these official means of
communication.
When a student accused of a violation does not appear for a preliminary interview when
notified to do so, a hold will be placed on the student's transcript. A hold will also be placed
on the transcript when it has been determined that the case will proceed to a hearing. This
hold will be removed when the case has been resolved.
The student may choose to self-report the violation in a letter to the Honor Council president.
As a result, no hearing will be called, but the Honor Council will meet to determine the
sanction. The student will be invited to meet with the Council and encouraged to address
the Council before its deliberation to determine the sanction.
The president presides at the hearing, after which the Honor Council votes to determine
whether or not a violation has occurred. In the event of a tie, the president will cast the
deciding vote. If the student is found not to have violated the Honor Code, the president
and recorder destroy the recording of the proceedings and so inform the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean and the student in writing. If the student is found to have violated
the Code, further deliberation by the Council determines the sanction to be imposed, and
the student is notified in writing. The sanction is carried out by the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean.
If a case cannot be heard before the end of the grading period, the instructor will submit the
grade of NR until the Honor Council acts on the case.
The Honor Council reserves the right to conduct a hearing in absentia when the accused
student fails to appear as notified and directed.
Appellate Procedure
Every person found to have violated the Honor Code has the right of subsequent appeal. Such
appeal must be filed in writing within seven (7) days of notification of the sanction and is made
to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. If the sanction determined by the Honor
Council is an F in the course, the student will be dropped from the course seven (7) days after
the student has been notified of the sanction unless an appeal is filed. The Appeals Board
shall be the President of the SGA, the President of the Faculty Assembly, the Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Dean, the Honor Council appeals representative, and a student at
large selected by the Honor Council President and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and
Dean. Such appeals are heard from the Honor Council summary, the recording of the hearing,
and the written statement of the student requesting the appeal. Materials submitted as part of
the case and the recording of the hearing will not be made available to the accused student.
The Appeals Board has the authority to change the sanction in a case but is limited to the
sanctions provided for in the policies of the Honor Code.
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Sanctions
One of the following sanctions is imposed when it is determined that there has been a violation
of the Honor Code. All students will also complete a program of remediation outlined below.
The final grade in the course lowered one letter grade
A zero on the related assignment
An F in the course
Suspension from the College for one term, excluding summer, and an F in the course in a
grade-related offense
Dismissal from the College, and an F in the course in a grade-related offense
In a case related to Cultural Enrichment credit, the addition of five credits required for
graduation. This does not disqualify the possible sanction of suspension or expulsion.
Remediation
All students found to have violated the Honor Code must complete a Remediation Program
before being allowed to enroll in classes for the following semester. In course-related violations,
they would also receive a sanction from the Honor Council. In certain non-course-related
cases, the remediation program itself may be the sanction set by the Honor Council.
1. A contract will be signed by the student which requires a Remediation Program to be
completed within a month of the date of the initiation of the contract. If the sanction is imposed
late in a semester, the president of the Honor Council will determine a reasonable time for its
completion at the beginning of the next semester. If the student does not complete the program
as agreed, he or she will not be able to register for the following semester, not including
summer, effectively accepting a suspension for a semester. It will be the student's responsibility
to make and keep all appointments named in the contract and complete the program within
the specified period.
2. The student must make and keep appointments to meet with the following groups or
members of the college community in person: the Academic Council or a member of members
of the Council designated by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean; a member of
the Honor Council designated by the president of the Honor Council; in a grade-related offense,
the member or members of the faculty involved; the President of the College. In each of these
discussions the student should be prepared to explain his or her violation, discuss its impact
both personally and on the college community, and hear what others' thoughts and concerns
may be about the violation. A minimum of thirty minutes is suggested for each meeting.
3. The student must conclude by writing a five- to ten-page typed paper reflecting on the
experience of the violation and what he or she may have learned in the process of the meetings.
These papers, rendered anonymous, will be made available for the Honor Council to use at
its discretion in its efforts to educate the student body regarding academic integrity. When
the paper has been submitted and read by the Honor Council, the final step in satisfying the
Remediation Program will be a meeting
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with the Honor Council. This is an opportunity for members of the Council to ask questions of
the student about the process and outcome.
The Honor Council seeks to educate the College community on the principles of academic
integrity and to enforce the Honor Code when violations occur.
Honor Council Principles
1 . To treat every member of the College community with impartiality and respect
2. To consider all facts and testimony before discussing or resolving any case
3. To preserve absolute confidentiality
4. To hold the College community to the highest standard of conduct, both to protect
the community and to promote moral development
5. To support the mission of the College by conducting programs and enacting policies
regarding the Honor Code that contribute to the moral development of the College
6. To understand the fundamental differences between the nature of student discipline
regarding academic integrity and the nature of criminal law. The Honor Code, its
policies, procedures, and sanctions are meant to be in accordance with the mission
of the College. They are not intended to resemble any activities within the criminal
judicial process.
Selection
Conducted each spring by the Selection Committee:
Outgoing SGA President
Outgoing Honor Council President
President of the Faculty Assembly
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
Advisor to the Honor Council
GPA requirement: 2.85 or higher
Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop
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Aaron Hill, President
Kim Beaver
Ben Crumbley
Takita Farley
Sarah Gobin
Amber Kelley
Cassie Jo Sharman
Carl Straumsheim
Dr. Nina Dulin-Mallory,
Advisor
Kelsey Tinker
Hannah Williams
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The Social Code
As a member of the student body of La Grange College, I confirm my commitment to
the ideals of civility, diversity, service, and excellence, and will adhere to an honorable
standard of conduct.
As an educational institution, the College is concerned not only with the formal in-class
education of its students, but also with each student's welfare and growth into mature
men and women who conduct themselves responsibly as citizens.
Like the Honor Code, the Social Code is the responsibility of every student, faculty
member, and staff member at LaGrange College. The Social Code attempts to instill
in every member of the student body a sense of moral and community responsibility.
As such, LaGrange College expects its students to adhere to community standards.
Likewise, if some fail to live up to these codes of conduct, the College expects students
to report violations of the social code to the social council. In this way, students assume
the obligation of upholding the integrity of their community and of ethically preparing
themselves for the world beyond college.
Section I: Standards of Student Behavior
The College has established guidelines and policies to assure the well-being of the community.
In general, the College's jurisdiction is limited to events that occur on College property;
however, the College and the Social Council reserve the right to hear cases that concern
students' behavior when they are off-campus in the name of the College (e.g., with a Jan Term
travel course, an academic fieldtrip, or a campus organization social), especially when such
situations could be regarded as an adverse reflection on the College's mission.
Violations of any of the following constitute an offense of the Social Code (this list is offered to
give students examples of types of misconduct but should not be construed as all-inclusive):
A. Possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs.
B. Possession, use, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. LaGrange College is a dry
campus and possession of alcohol is strictly prohibited. In addition, LaGrange College
abides by and enforces the liquor laws of the State of Georgia.
C. Possession of firearms, weapons, or any other incendiary, explosive, or destructive
device, including fireworks.
D. Violation of the College's Residency Requirement.
E. Violation of Resident Hall policies and regulations. Examples of these can be found in
Part II of the Panther Planner and Student Handbook.
F. Disorderly, abusive, violent, and/or drunken behavior.
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G. Misuse of keys. A student may not possess a key to any College facility without proper
authorization.
H. Unauthorized entry into any campus building or room.
I. Misuse, defacement, damage, or mistreatment of College property.
J. Misuse or abuse of fire safety equipment.
K. Disregard of campus parking regulations.
L. Arson.
M. Theft.
N. Discrimination and/or hate crimes
O. Harassment
In addition to the above violations, the Social Council may consider cases according to the
following situations:
A. Any situation that concerns the safety of any member of the College community, including
actions that endanger health, safety, or personal well-being, or cases that pose the threat
of such incidents.
B. Any case in which the accused opts to bypass a hearing with the Dean of Students.
C. Any case in which the Dean of Students, in consultation with the Vice President of Student |J.
Life and Retention, decides to remit.
D. Any case which involves a student's subsequent violation of any campus social policy.
Section II: Sanctions
The Social Council will determine whether the accused student is in violation based on the
evidence presented at the hearing. The Council may any of the following sanctions if it is
determined that there has been a violation of the Social Code (this list is offered to give
examples of types of sanctions but should not be construed as all-inclusive):
A. Warning
B. Loss of Privileges: Denial of specific privileges for a designated period of time, including 1
(but not limited to) holding office in a campus organization, representing the College
during campus or public events, or operating a vehicle on college property.
C. Community Service
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D. Probation: Denial of participation in specified campus events, including (but not limited to)
College-sponsored social events, Intramurals, and athletic events.
E. Fines
F. Residence Hall Suspension and/or Expulsion
G. College Suspension
H. College Expulsion
Section III: Selection of the Social Council
The Social Council is responsible for interpreting the Standards of Student Behavior and
other policies found in the Panther Planner and Student Handbook; likewise, the Council is
responsible for taking actions when these standards and policies have been violated.
The Social Council shall consist of six voting members and up to three alternates. Students
interested in serving as a Social Council representative will submit an application to the Student
Life Office. A Selection Committee composed of the Vice President and Dean for Student Life
and Retention, the Dean of Students, the outgoing SGA Parliamentarian, the outgoing Social
Council President, and the Faculty Advisor of the Social Council will select a roster of worthy
representatives from among the applicants. This roster will be presented to the Student Body,
who will elect 8 representatives to serve as the Social Council. (The 8 students with the most
votes will serve as Social Council representatives.)
A minimum GPA of 2.85 will be required of all applicants.
The President of the Social Council will be elected by the representatives of the Social Council.
Another member of the Council will be elected by the Social Council representatives to serve
as the Recording Secretary and Appeals Board representative; that representative will not vote
at Social Council hearings.
The Vice President of Student Life and Retention and the Vice President for Academic Affairs
will select a Faculty Advisor for the Social Council from a roster of faculty selected by the faculty
Student Affairs Committee. That faculty advisor will serve a minimum of two years. The advisor
has the right to leave and the Council may request a new advisor by unanimous vote of the
Council.
Section IV: Hearings
Upon notification of a suspected violation, the Dean of Students will investigate the reported
violation. If the Dean decides that the accused has violated a campus policy, the Dean may
then remit the case to the Social Council. The Dean, depending on the circumstances of the
case, may also choose to remit the case to the Social Council. The Social Council may receive
the case according to procedures outlined in Section I.
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The President of the Social Council will notify the accused student in writing, specifying the
accusation along with the date, time, and place of the hearing.
If the accused denies that there has been a violation of the Social Code or if the accused
objects to the penalty imposed by the Dean of Students, the accused may request a hearing
before the Social Council.
The accused student may choose to self-report the violation to the Social Council president.
If this is the case, no hearing will be called, and the Social Council will meet to determine the
sanction.
The President of the Social Council presides at the hearing, ascertaining that all evidence and
witnesses are produced. The Council votes to determine whether a violation of the Social
Code has occurred. The President votes only in case of a tie. A simple majority will determine
the verdict. If the student is found in violation of the Social Code, the Council imposes a
sanction. The Dean of Students will see that the sanction is fulfilled.
The Council reserves the right to conduct a hearing in absentia when the accused fails to
appear as directed.
The accused student has the right to be accompanied by a silent observer during a hearing.
Lawyers cannot be present unless the suspect is charged with a felony.
Section V: Appellate Procedure
Any student found in violation of the Social Code has the right to appeal the decision. The
appeal must be filed in writing within seven days of notification of the sanction. The appeal is
to be made to the Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention. The Appeals Board
consists of the Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention, the President of the
Faculty Assembly, the SGA Parliamentarian, the Social Council appeals representative, and a
student at large selected by the Social Council President and Vice President for Student Life.
The Appeals Board has the authority to change the imposed sanction but is limited to those
sanctions listed in Section II.
Section VI: Maintenance of Records
Records of hearings of the Social Council will be kept in a locked cabinet in a secure location.
A representative of the Council will deliver a summary report of hearings and sanctions at the
last spring meeting of both the Faculty and the Student Government Association.
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DrewAshlock George Lankford
TD Clinton Megan McGinty
Chris Daniel Sarah Newland
Glenn Gantner Ricky Smith
Britany Helton Professor Sandy Blair, Advisor
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Important Phone numbers
Academic Dean 880-8236
Admission 880-8005
Advancement 880-8223
Alumni 880-8244
ARAMARK 880-8210
Anthropology 880-8174
Athletic Director 880-8262
Athletic Training Room 880-8099
Auditorium 880-8321
Baseball Coach 880-8293
Basketball Coach, M 880-8328
Basketball Coach W 880-8342
Biology 880-8254
Boatwright Res. Hall 880-8361
Bookstore 880-8215
Box Office, Theatre 880-8080
Business Administration 880-8317
Business Office 880-8278
Cafeteria 880-8210
Callaway CEB Gym 880-8330
Candler Res. Hall 880-8820
Career Center 880.8177
Chapel 880-8463
Chaplain 880-8297
Chemistry/Physics 880-8273
Clark-Holder Clinic 882-8831
Computer Lab 880-8077
Computer Science 880-8279
Community Service 880.81 12
Copy Center 880-8765
Costume Shop 880-8165
Counseling 880-8313
Dean of Students 880-8256
Dining Hall 880-8210
Education Department 880-8276
English Department 880-8206
Evening College 880-8021
Financial Aid 880-8241
Football Coach 880-8106
Foreign Languages 880-8310
French 880-8263
Gym, CEB 880-8330
Hawkes Res. Hall 880-8419
Henry Res. Hall 880-8471
Hilltop News 880-8020
History 880-8227
Housekeeping 880-8293
Housing 880-8269
Information, College 880-8000
Information Technology 880-8050
Insurance 880-8232
Intramurals 880-8306
Lamar Dodd Art Center 880-821 1
Library 880-8312
Maintenance 880-8296
Mathematics 880-8209
Multi-media Lab 880-8150
Music 880-8351
Natatorium/Pool 880-8322
Nursing Department 880-8220
Panther Prints 880-8765
Personnel
Faculty 880-8236
Staff 880-8277
Maintenance 880-8296
Physics/Chemistry 880-8208
Pitts Dining Hall 880-8210
Pitts Residence Hall 880-8561
Placement Office, Career 880-8286
Political Science 880-8226
Pool/Natatorium 880-8322
Post Off ice 880-8287
President 880-8230
Price Theatre 880-8266
Psychology 880-8284
Public Relations, College 880-8246
Records, Student 880-8238
Registrar 880-8024
Religion Department 880-8205
Security, M-F, 8 - 5 p.m 880-8000
Security, evenings, weekends
and any emergency 911
Student Records 880-8238
Soccer, Men's 880-8283
Soccer, Women's 880-8283
Sociology 880-8204
Softball Coach 880-8032
Spanish 880-8310
Student Accounts 880-8278
Student Development 880-8269
Student Life 880-8269
Student Loans 880-8249
Telecommunications 880-8050
Theatre Box Office 880-8080
Ticket Office, Theatre 880+8080
Transcripts 880-8238
Tuition 880-8278
Turner Res. Hall 880-8601
Vernon Street Res. Hall 880-4800
Volleyball 8808342
Volunteer Center 880-8225
Work-study 880-8285
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The Student Development Office
The Student Development Office is the focal point for student extracurricular concerns.
The staff works to gain and maintain good communication and working relationships
between students, faculty, and administrators. The Student Development Office is
located on the first floor of Smith Hall. This office includes the following services: The
Career Center, Counseling, Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Greek Affairs, and Parking. The
Student Activities and Services Office is located on the second floor of the Student
Center and includes the Director of Student Activities and Service, the Hill Top News, and
the Student Government Association.
Career Center
The LaGrange College Career Development Center, located on the first floor of Smith
Hall, provides career-planning services to students, staff, and alumni.
Diana Celorio, Director of the Center, counsels students in the career development
process and helps them to:
select a major
locate and participate in internships
choose a career path
determine the best graduate school
fill out the graduate school application correctly
transition more easily from school to the professional world
Katie Porter, Employer Relations Coordinator/International Advisor, will help students to
create resumes and cover letters
market themselves to potential employers
locate part-time and summer jobs during school
locate full-time jobs
find post graduate employment
Sharon Newton, Events Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, will assist students
by:
making appointments with staff
giving out information about events
assisting them in locating Center resources
Remember the Career Center should be used ALL your years at LaGrange College.
Freshman should start the career planning process and should not wait till their senior
year.
The Career Development Center offers:
The tools for job searching
Panther Job Board: www.lagrange.edu/careers Part-time and Full-time job listings
Mock Interviews (must schedule with the Career Center)
Seminars Covering: Interviewing, Dining Etiquette, Financial Planning
On and off Campus Career Fairs
Dining Hall Recruitment Days
Graduate School Fair
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Assessment Testing
Resumes, Cover letters, and Application assistance
Internships (Must be approved by your department first)
Kaplan Test Drive (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, GACE, NCLEX, DAT, MCAT, PCAT)
The Career Center and the trained staff have the tools to assist you in the 4 steps of
Career Planning:
Step 1 : Self-Assessment
We offer the Type Focus Test to find out your strengths and the jobs that match your
interest. Start your resume and get involved on-campus to learn about your different
interests.
Step 2: Researching Careers and Majors
Meet with the Career Director to talk about different majors and careers. Visit the Career
Center library. Identify college majors and occupations that fit your interests, skills,
values, and personal traits. Learn more about occupations, career fields and the job
market. Understand that majors and occupations are not the same thing and that
the real world is not organized by majors.
Step 3: Decision Making
Decide on an academic or career field that matches your interests, skills, values,
personal traits, and desired life style determined during self-assessment. Determine
coursework and skills needed for your career goals. Be aware of limitations you may
have and make a decision that is realistic. Form a plan to put your decision into action.
Step 4: Gain Experience!
Get involved in a professional organization or take a leadership role in an extracurricular
activity that relates to your career goal. Gain an internship in your area of interest. Find a
part-time or full-time position in the are of your interest!
Visit us on the web www.lagrange.edu/careers
Residence Life
The residence life unit of Student Development, led by Dean Jack Slay, Jr., 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, and summer housing.
Maintenance/Housekeeping is responsible for maintenance of furniture and equipment
as well as housekeeping in the residence halls.
Academic and Personal Counseling
An important part of the philosophy of LaGrange College is that each student should
have advice and counseling throughout his/her academic career. The counseling center,
located in Smith Hall offers a variety of counseling services to assist students in
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The Counseling Center does this by providing short-term personal counseling in the
following areas:
Resolving conflicts
Adjustment to College life away from home
Relationships with friends and family members
Reducing stress & anxiety
Feelings of depression
Eating disorders
Alcohol or substance abuse
The counseling office also provides study skills workshops, maintains the campus-
tutoring center, and offers one on one academic coaching. In addition, the counseling
office works to ensure that educational programs are accessible to all qualified student in
accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
expanded by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable and
appropriate accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids are
determined on a case-by-case basis for otherwise qualified students who have a
demonstrated need for these services. Pamela Tremblay is the Section 504
coordinator. Her contact information is below. She will receive proper documentation for
learning and attention disorders, psychiatric disorders, chronic health impairments,
physical disabilities and any other physical or mental condition that substantially limits a
major life activity prior to the academic term when accommodations are desired.
The counseling center strives to help students make good choices so they can continue
doing their best, be more effective in their relationships with others, understand feelings
and behavior, and enhance positive traits. Discussions are confidential in keeping with
professional standards.
Religious Life at LaGrange College
College is a point of transition. Regardless of the student's age or reason for being on
campus, college is a turning point. It is a time of exciting intellectual and social growth.
During their collegiate experiences, students will wrestle with new ideas, discover new
interests, and explore issues of intimacy and identity. In contrast, the struggle to define
identity and personal values is an opportunity for spiritual growth and faith development.
Therefore, Religious Life programs at LaGrange College offer students a chance to
examine their faith, to assess what is important, and to forge a system of values that will
sustain them through their adult years.
Growing out of its history of service and affiliation with The United Methodist Church,
LaGrange College is committed to creating a caring and ethical community that
challenges student's minds and inspires their souls.
Religious Life Opportunities to Participate
Religious Life offers a number of opportunities for students, faculty, and staff members to
celebrate life and explore God's intention for human living. These opportunities include
times for worship, fellowship, and service.
4 Chapel services are scheduled for first Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm in the
Chapel. Special worship services are throughout the year, including Ash Wednesday service.
There are four Religious Life student groups that meet weekly to offer a place for
students to explore, sharpen and grow in their faith: Anti-Apathetics, Baptist
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Collegiate Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wesley Fellowship, and
Reformed Bible Fellowship.
The Alternative Spring Break Trip, which focuses on servant-leadership and poverty
during the College's Spring Break, allows interested students, faculty, and staff
members to make a difference by serving in another culture. If interested please see
the chaplain.
Religious Life activities encourage you to
Ask...
The hard questions. About your life, relationships, career, faith, God. Together we can
struggle with the difficult issues facing our personal lives, our community, and our world.
There is no judgment on your beliefs or non-beliefs. Whatever your background or
experience, you can feel free to discover explore, and share. So join us, and ask...
Grow...
Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Learn new ideas. Talk about your faith.
Study the Bible. Participate in chapel and service. Offer your opinions. Listen to others.
Be challenged to think outside the box. Be a part of something larger than yourself.
Follow Christ and be committed to the Gospel in today's world. At whatever stage of
your faith journey, we seek to offer an atmosphere of supportive listening, challenging
inquiry, and fun activities. So join us and grow...
Belong...
To a community built on genuine acceptance, mutual respect, and friendship. Know that
your opinions count. And always come, as you are to all Religious Life activities
including Chapel services. Religious Life activities are for every student regardless off
faith tradition, race, gender, national origin, age or background. So join us and belong...
LaGrange College Chaplain
The College employs a full-time chaplain to care for the spiritual needs of the College.
The Chaplain is available for counseling, spiritual guidance and mentoring, and informal
conversation. The Chaplain engages with many different people throughout the campus
community.
In all the Chaplain does, the goal is to help people get a clearer understanding of what
they believe and how they relate their faith to everyday life. As such, much of the
Chaplain's work is done in conversation with individuals and small groups for questions
on matters of faith on campus; offering liturgical/sacramental services; assisting
students with questions of calling and purpose, values, ethics, and questions about life.
Objectives of the Chaplain
To contribute to the educational life of the College as it relates to personal, moral,
emotional and spiritual issues.
To offer pastoral care and support for faculty, staff and students within the College,
especially anyone who seeks spiritual, emotional, and/or practical help.
To work as bridge-builder for others in the College, the wider communities and the
churches, to promote mutual understanding and co-operation.
Servant-Leadership
LaGrange College is engaged in an intentional effort to instill the principles of
Servant-Leadership into the fabric of the campus. Servant-Leadership focuses on
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finding our passions and using that passion to serve the needs of the world. In addition,
servant-leadership helps people to grow, helping them to become wiser, healthier, freer,
and more autonomous. Servant-Leadership also entails the ability to enhance the
capacity of institutions to better serve those entrusted to their care. The College defines
Servant-Leadership as a philosophy that is an inward journey with self, God, and others
to equip a journey outward in committed service to the world. As such, the emphasis of
the LaGrange College Servant-Leadership Initiative aims to help students, staff, and
faculty grow as individuals in order to enhance the capacity of the College community to
become a caring and ethical community that challenges minds and inspires souls for the
common good. There are two programs of the Servant-Leadership Initiative to assist the
College in living out its call to create a caring and ethical community. The Fellows
Program is a program open to interested students. There is an interview process to
become a Fellow, as there is a stipend that accompanies the program. The Seekers
program is open to all faculty and staff members.
Characteristics that the Servant-Leadership Initiative seeks to cultivate among members
of the LaGrange College community include:
The ability to integrate and balance the characteristics of toughness and tenderness
while serving others The ability to envision a caring and ethical community in the
midst of an individualistic culture
The courage to act on the vision of creating a caring and ethical community
The integrity to bring one's whole self to the LaGrange College community
Compassion to identify with hurts of others
Truth telling and a willingness to hear the truth without judgment
The willingness to lead by serving others
Embracing unity by valuing differences and searching out the balancing truths
within opposing views
The courage to be authentic and a willingness to admit and learn from mistakes
For more information contact the Office of the Chaplain and Director of Servant-
Leadership Initiative qbrown@lagrange.edu
Cultural Enrichment
Because the intellectual and cultural opportunities during one's college years are
exceptionally rich, and because exposure to a variety of cultural experiences, and
participation in a lively collegial atmosphere, during one's intellectually formative years,
are vital to the concept of a liberal education, LaGrange College is dedicated to assisting
in this enrichment by requiring all students to accumulate a prescribed number of
Cultural Enrichment programs - lectures, presentations, events, performances, recitals,
etc. - will be published in a brochure and on the college web page. As the academic year
progresses, the CE calendar on the college web site provides the most up-to-date listing
of CE events, showing new events added throughout the year. Many of these events will
occur during the Contact Hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and some will double as
required programs in the CORE classes.
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Students will meet their obligation according to the following schedule.
EARNED HOURS
CULTURAL
UPON ENTRY
EVENTS
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New/Transfer First Year
0-14 Sem. Hours
40
Transfer First Year
15-29 Sem. Hours
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Transfer Sophomore
30-45 Sem. Hours
30
Transfer Sophomore
46-59 Sem. Hours
25
Transfer Junior
60-75 Sem. Hours
20
Transfer Junior
76-89 Sem. Hours
15
Transfer Senior
90 and above
10
Student Activities
Under the leadership of the Director of Student Activities and Service, Tara Kermiet, the Office
of Student Activities is dedicated to enriching the collegiate experience of LaGrange College
students while improving the quality of College life. Programs and services offered are
designed to enhance the personal, social and intellectual growth of students. These services
are offered through various functional areas including the Student Government Association,
the Hilltop News, and other student organizations and projects as well as through various
leadership and service initiatives offered throughout the year.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association at LaGrange College exists to provide the student body
with a means to deal with the affairs of the students and a forum for the expression of student
views and interests concerning student life within the College. Members of the Executive
Council work to preside over 4 main bodies: Senate, Programming Board, Service Council,
and Public Relations. A full publication of the Student Government Constitution and by-laws is
provided in Part Three of this document. SGA can be reached at 880-8SGA or 880-8742.
2009-2010 SGA Executive Council
Chris Daniel, President
Josh Britt, Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian
George Laukford, Vice President of Entertainment
Sarah Gobin, Vice President of Service
Trevor Jones, Director of Information Technology
Becky Johnson, Treasurer
Molly Korb, Secretary
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Greek Affairs
The Dean of Students oversees the activities of the sororities and fraternities on campus as
well as the Panhellenic Council (the governing body for sororities) and the Interfraternity
Council (the governing body for fraternities). LaGrange College has an active and growing
Greek community dedicated to the idea of developing leadership, social skills, community
service, friendship and academic excellence. Approximately 30% of undergraduates belong
to Greek organizations. Information about these groups can be obtained on the first floor of
Smith Hall.
Active organizations on the College campus are Alpha Delta Gamma, Alpha Omicron Pi,
Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Pi Kappa Phi.
Health Services
Student Health Services are provided for LaGrange College students at the Clark-Holder
Clinic, located at 303 Smith Street. The clinic is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
and Saturday 8:00 AM to NOON. The clinic is closed most holidays and Sundays. Students
are asked to call (706) 882-8831 for appointments. If health care is needed in the evenings
or on the weekends after Saturday noon, resident students should contact their Resident
Advisor and seek treatment at the West Georgia Medical Center Emergency Room (located
at 1514 Vernon Road).
The student should present a student photo ID at any visit.
Campus Nurse
In addition to the services offered by the Clark-Holder Clinic, the College also has a registered
nurse available to students every Wednesday, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, in SC 216. She is
available to students to discuss health concerns, to evaluate minor illnesses, and to call in to
the nurse practitioner to get prescriptions filled. Any consultation with the nurse is completely
confidential.
Parking
LaGrange 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 adminis-
tered from the Student Development Office. Parking decals are purchased in this office or at
Registration. A set of parking regulations and a decal is issued to each student with their fall
registration packet and to all new students in the interim, spring and summer terms. The
permits are valid until the end of August 2010.
LaGrange College uses zone parking. Every student, residents and commuters, will be re-
quired to park only in designated lots. Color-coded hang tags will indicate which lots stu-
dents and faculty are permitted to park in. Individuals who park in undesignated lots will be
subject to ticketing and fining, and will likely be towed.
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Campus Safety
No community's security plan can be effective unless everyone in the community contrib-
utes 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 security section of the Handbook is provided to you as a part of LaGrange College's
commitment to safety and security on campus and satisfies all the requirements of the
Federal Crime Awareness 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.
The College has an established campus-wide Safety Committee that is charged
with the assessment and improvement of safe practices and safe environments across
the College. It is chaired by Bob Vitale, who can be reached at extension 8090. Your
participation on this Committee is welcomed if you have an interest in this area. If you
should ever encounter an unsafe condition on campus, please alert your RA and/or
Resident Director.
Security Services
The Vice President and Dean of Student Life and Retention 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
City of LaGrange police officers provide security at LaGrange College. They are on duty
from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. during the week and 24 hours a day on the weekends.
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. Security officers can be reached by
calling 91 1 for emergencies. In cases of non-emergency please call 883-1 700.
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: Safety programs in the Residence Halls, Self Defense for
Women, Information about Alcohol and Alcoholism and Illegal Drugs.
Campus groups are encouraged to sponsor these programs to increase attendance and
bring together individuals with common concerns. The programs focus on taking per-
sonal responsibility for individual safety, how to avoid unsafe situations, services avail-
able from student development, and how to obtain assistance. Individuals interested in
the educational programs should contact the Dean of Students. The Counseling Office
and Residence Life offer related programs on acquaintance rape, alcohol, relationships,
and self-defense.
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Reporting Emergencies Or Crimes On Campus
All emergency situations involving: 1) a crime in progress, 2) a medical emergency, 3) a
fire, should be immediately reported to 9-1-1 . All phones, on campus may be used
to dial 9-1-1 at no charge. While on campus, persons should be aware dialing 9-1-1 or 9-
9-11 will work.
When calling for either emergency or non-emergency service, be prepared to do the
following: 1 ) Clearly identify yourself, 2) State your location, 3) State the nature of your
call. All incidents should be reported to the Residence Staff and/or the Student
Development Office.
ON CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS
The following statistics, provided in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus
Security Act of 1990, are for your information. If you have any questions, contact the
Student Development Office at 880-8269.
Reported Crimes
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Burglary
4
3
12
21
6
Assault
2
1
Vehicle Theft
1
1
3
3
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:
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Liquor Law Violation
2
4
3
4
1
Drug Related Violation
1
3
1
Weapons Violation
Note: These statistics are calculated on a calendar year basis and reflect only those
crime/arrests that occurred on the LaGrange College Campus.
Standard of Conduct and College Policies
The Standards of Conduct are divided into two parts. The first is the definition of the
College's position on the use of alcohol and drugs. The second part is a description of
the College's policies on Aids, Equality of Access, Prohibition of Firearms, Greek
Organizations, Hazing, Illness, Non-discrimination Harassment, Sexual Harassment and
Solicitation.
I. Alcohol and Other Drugs
LaGrange College prohibits the possession, distribution and use of alcohol or
illegal 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,
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LaGrange 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. The College's policy is stated in
the Student Code of Conduct. This section is provided to give the student information to
make an informed choice about alcohol and drug use.
Health Risks Associated With Substance Abuse
This section summarizes the health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse and
resources for addressing drug and alcohol abuse.
Caffeine, alcohol and tobacco are commonly used drugs. Although some are regulated,
they are not per se illegal. It is important to realize that for some people, even these
legal 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 and psychological and 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 (Quaaludes, barbiturates, tranquillizers, and alcohol)
Health Risks: General - depression of the central nervous system, slow response
time, loss of rational judgment, decreased coordination and motor skills, death
These drugs are particularly dangerous when combined.
Health Risks: Alcohol - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, metabolic changes (e.g.
hypoglycemia, elevated triglycerides), cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx,
esophagus, and liver, heart desease, nervous system damage, gastrointestinal
disorder (e.g. peptic ulcers, pancreatitis, gastritis), liver damage (e.g. alcoholic
hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fat accumulations), death from overdose (2,000 per year in
U.S.), blackouts, accidential 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 AIDS,
endocarditis and hepatitis. Addiction during pregnancy can lead to premature,
stillborn or addicted infants.
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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, diminishes small muscle
coordination and timing, insomnia or restlessness and disturbed sleep, in-
creased basal metabolic rate, increased urination, premature systoles heat
palpitation, tachycardia, gastrointestinal irritation, ulcers, diarrhea, constipation
(from high tannin content of tea) mild delirium, auditory and visual disturbances.
Health Risks: 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.
Health Risks: 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.
Health Risks: Amphetamine - elevated blood pressure, nervousness, hyperac-
tivity, insomnia, malnutrition, acute psychoses.
Hallucinogens (phencyclidine - PCP, lysergic acid diethylamide -LSD, mescaline
-peyote, psilocybin - mushrooms, marijuana).
Health Risks: PCP - unexpected psychotic episodes, perceptual distortions,
sense of estrangement, poor muscular coordination, impaired speech, long term
persistent memory
Health Risks: LSD - peyote mushrooms - illusions, hallucination, increased
temperature and heart rate, elevated blood pressure, loss of appetite, insomnia,
tremors, panic, confusion, and speech impairments, depression, anxiety, violent
behavior, hallucination, coma, heart failure, lung problems, ruptured blood ves-
sels in the brain, death, paranoia, loss of control, long term persistent flash
backs, psychosis, dementia.
Health Risks: 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, paranoia, psycho-
sis.
Inhalants (nitrous oxide, amyl nitrate, butyl nitrite, chlorohydro carbons, hydro-
carbons-found in aerosol sprays, solvents, chemicals and gasoline).
Health Risks: General - Nausea, sneezing, coughing, nose bleeds, fatigue, lack
of coordination, loss of appetite, decreased heart and respiratory rates, impaired
judgment, violent behavior, disorientation, rapid pulse, headaches, incontinence,
hepatitis, renal and hepatic damage, peripheral neuropathy, convulsions, en-
cephalopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, ataxia, chorea, tremors, organic lead en-
cephalopathy, myopathy, brain hemorrhage, unconsciousness, and death from
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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, and 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,
hyperirritability, and hyperkinesia in infants.
Early recognition and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse are important for successful
rehabilitation and reduced personal, family and social disruption. The College encour-
ages 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/Treatment 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 and 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
880-8177.
College Chaplain: Clergy is available for personal counseling and may refer
students to other resources as appropriate. For information or for an appointment
call 880-8297. For additional resources on drug education contact: The National
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Information Line at 1-800-NCA-CALL,
The Cocaine Hotline at 1-800-262-2463, or the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Programs
Programs offered through the Student Development Office and other units focus on edu-
cation, wellness, prevention and personal choice. Workshops and seminars are provided
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within the residence halls, as a part of First Week,, during National Collegiate Alcohol
Awareness Week, and Drug Awareness Week, through Greek organizations and
throughout the year on an ad hoc basis.
How The College Views Alcohol And Drug Abuse
The use of alcohol and other drugs can have a negative impact on judgments and reac-
tions, health and safety, but may lead to legal complications as well. Even more basic is
the stance that drugs and alcohol have no place on this campus among our students.
The College's Role
The College's principle role is to engage in education, which leads to 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.
What the College Community can do to prevent alcohol and drug abuse
Students can help control substance abuse by 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, especiallywhen
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.
Alcohol Policy
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 21 years of age are also in
violation of state laws. Additionally the possession and use of alcoholic beverages are
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.
Note: Students who are in the presence of students clearly in violation of the Alcohol
Ploicy are considered in violation themselves and will also be subjected to disciplinary
action and possible fine. Likewise, students whose roommates store alcohol in a
common refrigerator or room are also subject to disciplinary action and fine.
Parental Notification
The Dean of Students will notify parents of students under the age of 21 who violate
rules governing alcohol/drug use at LaGrange College.
Drinking Age Laws
Georgia State Statute 3-3-23 makes it unlawful for any person under the age of 21 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 21 years of age to consume said beverages on the premises;
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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 21 years of age.
Drug Policy
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, psychedelics, or solvents. Any student found to be in conflict with the
above or local, state, and federal narcotics laws, will be referred to the Dean of
Students, who will determine the sanction. The sanction may result in separation from
the College. Disciplinary action against a student under College rules does not
preclude the possibility of criminal charges against that individual. Similarly, the filing
of criminal charges 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 the Student Development Office.
Drug Testing Policy
Given Grounds for reasonable suspicion, the College reserves the right to require any
student to undergo drug testing, the cost to be borne by the student.
institutional Assessment
LaGrange College is committed to continuously monitoring and evaluating all of its
multiple components that collectively strive to accomplish the mission of the College.
This commitment to be the best requires that we frequently measure the institutional
outcomes we have identified as important indicators of our College's quality. A critical
source of information about institutional quality is you, the student.
From time to time you will be asked to respond to surveys, fill out course evaluations,
attend focus groups, sit for nationally normed profiles, etc. As a member of this
community committed to continuously improving its abilities to challenge the mind and
inspire the soul, your sincere effort when engaged in any assessment activity is vitally
important.
Responsible Use of Technology
LaGrange College's computing environment exists to support the academic, research,
and service missions of the College. Continued and efficient accessibility of campus
computing and network facilities depends on the responsible behavior of the entire
user community. The College seeks to provide students, faculty, and staff with the
greatest possible access to campus information technology resources within the limits
of institutional priorities and financial capabilities and consistent with generally
accepted principles of ethics that govern the College community. Each authorized
user of information technology assumes responsibility for her or his own behavior
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while utilizing these resources. Users of information technology at LaGrange College
accept that the same moral and ethical behavior that guides our non-computing
environments also guides our computing and networking environment. A detailed
Responsible Use of Technology policy is published each year in the Bulletin. The
responsible use policy may be revised between publication dates, and the most up to
date version is available on the College website.
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II. Policies Pertaining to Students and
Student Organizations
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 actions 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
are subject to disciplinary action by the College. Only in an atmosphere of equality and
respect can all members of the College grow. This sub-section establishes the College's
policies on Aids, Equality of Access, Greek Organizations, Hazing, Illness, Sexual
Harassment, Racial Harassment and Solicitation.
POLICIES
AIDS
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,
the College counselor will refer an individual to the Coleman Health Clinic, with the
permission of the affected individual, they will review the case, and the clinic will assist in
the coordination of resources and services.
Each student is granted a LaGrange College e-mail account. Campus addresses are
usually first initial, middle initial, entire last name @ lagrange.edu (such as
dsbrooks@lagrange.edu or dsrobinson@lagrange.ed). Students are expected to treat
their campus accounts as a business account. Faculty and administrators rely on these
accounts to disseminate important information regarding College protocol and events;
therefore, students are responsible for any College information sent out over campus e-
mail.
Grade Collection/Waivers
Students, especially those involved in sports and Greek organizations, may be asked
to collect current grades from their professors. FERPA requires that, except in certain
special circumstances, providing a student's academic records to someone other than
the student requires the student's written permission. For LaGrange College to release a
student's grades to a student organization there must be a written record that the student
has requested this and the authorization to release this information must be signed by the
student. The faculty has adopted the use of the Student Organization Grade Disclosure
Agreement, which members of student organizations must sign giving permission for their
organization to collect grade reports. Before a grade report may be requested, a signed
copy of this agreement must be on file in the Student Life Office of LaGrange College.
This policy and requisite forms may be obtained from the Student Life Office. The Athletic
Dept. will provide to all sports teams.
In addition, students must recognize that written/signed grade reports are provided as a
courtesy by members of the LaGrange College faculty.
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Equality of Access
LaGrange College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admis-
sion 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 coordinator for
compliance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 as amended, is Pam Tremblay
Greek Organizations
Greek organizations at LaGrange College are a component of the institution's total educational
program. As such, they are partners with the College in a mutually supportive endeavor. There-
fore, Greek organizations share a responsibility for strengthening the total quality of student
life. Because of their importance to their own members, Greek Chapters have certain rights
and responsibilities within their community. Among their rights are 1) choosing their members;
2) participating as a unit in campus group activities; 3) participating in self-governing activities
through the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic 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 LaGrange College and their general fraternity, including policies on non-discrimina-
tion 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. Fra-
ternities 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 the College regulations and policies, including but not limited to the
policies established by the Student Development Office.
Hazing
It is a violation of Georgia State Law and LaGrange 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 regardless 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 LaGrange College.
Any student organization found to have violated this policy might 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 suspension or expulsion from the
College. Students, as well as their respective organizations, are also subject to civil and crimi-
nal 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 situations. 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
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gin, handicap, or sex in the administration of educational polices, admissions policies, financial
aid, employment or any other program or activity.
Racial Harassment
LaGrange College expects its students to treat other persons with respect and human dignity
in all interpersonal relationships. Any behavior that results in the racial abuse, harassment, or
intimidation of another person, or any unwanted objectionable racial attention towards another
person, will not be tolerated and is a violation of the College's Code of Student Conduct.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment may take two forms: (1) creating a hostile environment, and (2) quid pro
quo.
1. A hostile, demeaning, or intimidating environment created by sexual harassment interferes
with an individual's full and free participation in the life of the College.
2. Sexual harassment quid pro quo occurs when a position of authority is used to threaten to
impose a penalty or to withhold a benefit in return for sexual favors, whether or not the at-
tempt is successful. Sexual harassment may involve behavior by a person of either gender
against a person of the same or opposite gender. It should be noted that the potential of
sexual harassment exists in any of the following relationships: student/student, faculty/stu-
dent, student/faculty, and faculty/faculty. Here and subsequently "faculty" refers to faculty,
staff, and administration. Because of the inherent differential in power between faculty and
students, sexual relationships between faculty and students are prohibited.
Sexual harassment may result from many kinds of behavior. These behaviors may range from
the most egregious forms, such as sexual assault, to more subtle forms. Explicit behaviors
include but are not limited to requests for sexual favors, physical assaults of a sexual nature,
sexually offensive remarks, and rubbing, touching or brushing against another's body. More
subtle behaviors may be experienced as intimidating or offensive, particularly when they recur
or one person has authority over another. Such behaviors may include but are not limited
to unwelcome hugs or touching, inappropriate staring, veiled suggestions of sexual activity,
requests for meetings in non-academic settings, and risque jokes, stories, or images.
Accusations of sexual harassment, which are made without good cause, shall not be con-
doned. Such accusations are indeed grievous and can have damaging and far reaching effects
upon the careers and lives of individuals.
Any member of the College community having a complaint of sexual harassment may raise the
matter informally and/or file a formal complaint. The informal process is an attempt to mediate
between the parties in order to effect a mutually agreeable solution without entering into the
formal hearing process. Please refer the LaGrange College Bulletin 2004-2005 for more details
concerning procedural information.
Smoking
LaGrange College is a smoke free campus. Please do not smoke within 20 feet of the entrance
of each building. Student found in violation of the College Smoking Policy will be fined a mini-
mum of $50.
Solicitation
Individuals or student organization may not engage in commercial sales and fund -raising proj-
ects 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 Develop-
ment Office. All fundraising projects must follow the LaGrange College Student-Based Fund-
raising Policy. Copies of the policy may be obtained from the Director of Student Activities.
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Writing and Tutoring Center
The Writing and Tutoring Centers located in the Lewis Library, are available to aid stu-
dents. Peer tutors staff the Writing and Tutoring Centers. Dr. Laine Scott supervises the
Centers. The hours are posted each semester.
Testing
When a student enrolls at LaGrange College, a one-time testing fee is paid. During the
first semester and again, prior to graduation, students take the College's assessment
exam designed to determine the extent to which students have achieved the objectives
of the curriculum of the Core Program. Meaningful participation in this testing program is
a requirement for graduation with a baccalaureate degree. The fee also covers some
personality and career testing as well as major exit tests. Additionally, the Career Center
has information about the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) and Millers Analogies Test
(MAT).
Campus Computer Network
By way of fiber optic cable the library, main academic buildings, administrative offices
and all residence halls are connected to the College's computer system. Students can
access library catalog information from their residence hall rooms and faculty can make
assignments by electronic mail. The College is connected to the Internet allowing for
worldwide communication.
Intercollegiate Sports
LaGrange College athletic teams participate in intercollegiate sports as an NCAA
Division III institution. We are a charter member of the Great South Athletic Conference.
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.
Coaches recruit players for each team however; every sport invites "walk-on" try
-outs from the student body. Students may attend all on campus athletic contests at no
charge.
Philosophy Statement for Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics at LaGrange College provide students with an integral
complement to their total educational experience. Recognizing the importance of
athletics to the individual student while seeking to strike a balance between the life of the
mind and participation in co-curricular offerings, the College is committed to providing a
program of intercollegiate athletics that is student-centered for both participants and
spectators. The College believes that the primary function of intercollegiate athletics at a
small, church-related, liberal arts College is one of a high quality co-curricular
complement to its overall mission. As such, academics will have always had priority over
athletic or other co-cur-ricular pursuits.
LaGrange College seeks to recruit and retain student athletes who understand the
balance of priorities between academics and co-curricular programs, whether the latter
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are athletics, the performing arts, or other student activities. The College employs
coaches who understand that balance of priorities, and its coaches seek to recruit
students who will be successful student-athletes. Because the College awards no
financial aid based upon athletic ability, the aim of student-athlete recruitment by
coaches is not solely for athletic success but rather contributes to the College's
enrollment goals, although by no means do those have to be mutually exclusive.
The College embraces a commitment to instill and develop the values of superlative ethi-
cal conduct and fair play among its athletes, coaches and spectators, and other constitu-
ents. Further, LaGrange College recognizes that student-athletes are role models to their
peers as well as representatives of the College, and the College actively encourages
student-athletes to conduct themselves in a manner which befits those roles.
LaGrange College is committed to gender equity and values cultural diversity. The
College will invest sufficient resources to ensure that the medical and athletic training
services are available to all athletes at appropriate times. It shall strive to ensure that all
individuals and all teams are treated with the same level of fairness, resources, and
respect so that all athletes are afforded an equal opportunity to develop their potential as
student-athletes.
Intramural Sports
The 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
Softball, ultimate Frisbee, and dodge ball. Special awards are presented to the men 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. Graduate Assistant,
Justin Joyner, will serve as Director of Intramural Sports for 2009 - 2010.
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 (backpacks and tents) requires the pay-
ment 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
LaGrange College ID is necessary for entry during these hours.
Long Cane Access West Point Lake
The College leases from the Corps of Engineers the Long Cane Access on Lake West
Point. This area includes both a covered and many uncovered picnic facilities. The area
is kept locked and a key may be checked out. Please contact Campus Services
at 880-8296
Equipment Check-out
Sports related equipment can be checked out through the intramural office at the
Callaway Educational Building.
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These areas can be used and/or reserved by calling Campus Services at 880-8296.
Chapel Policy
Student groups may reserve the Chapel for special occasions only by contacting
Campus Services at 880-8296
Library
The Lewis Library, located at the Northeast center 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, microforms, and audio video and electronic
resources.
Price Theater
Price Theater, located on Forrest Avenue, serves as a classroom, home for LaGrange
College Theater and box office. Current students are entitled to one free ticket to
productions. The Theater Arts Department is always interested in prospective
technicians and actors. If interested contact Professor Kim Barber at 880-8324.
Lost and Found
Lost and found services can be found in the Student Development Office, Smith Hall first
floor. Items not claimed within 30 days are discarded.
Student Organizations List
This list includes the names and phone numbers of officers of student organizations and
is available in the Director of Student Activities Office, second floor of the Student
Center.
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 the first floor of the Pitts Dining Hall. There is a lost key charge of $5.00 and a
re-core fee of $30.00.
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. I.D.'s are made as a part of the
registration process; at other times students should go to the Student Development
Office. There is a $1 5 charge to replace an ID Card.
Bookstore
The College Bookstore is located on first floor of the Pitts Dining Hall. Textbooks, instruc-
tional 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 Student Development Office. If a student's car is being
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repaired.a temporary permit can be issued. A more detailed set of parking regulations is
issued each fall to all students in the fall registration packet. Students are expected to
know the rules and park their cars inside the white lines and not on the curbs.
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.) living arrangements, driver's license's, and personal problems, contact Diana
Celorio, International Advisor at extension 8185.
Finance
Check Cashing Service
The Bookstore will cash checks for currently enrolled students.
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid is located in the Smith Hall. 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. Sylvia Smith is the Director of Financial Aid.
Local Banks
There are several full-service banks in LaGrange and all will provide services to
students.
Food
ARAMARK provides the food service program for students, faculty and staff at LaGrange
College. Resident students must present their ID card for admission to dining hall;
commuters and guests may use the dining hall on a cash basis.
Student Publications Policy
LaGrange College looks to its student publications to create an environment where
discussion can take place freely and responsibly. Whether issues addressed are
academic, political, or philosophical in nature, it is the responsibility of the student press
to bring these issues to the LaGrange College Community.
Because student publications are funded by the College, student editors must be aware
that LaGrange College could bear legal responsibility for the material they publish.
Therefore, the College grants freedom of expression to student publications with the
understanding that journalistic integrity be upheld. Editors must avoid the use of attack
on integrity, libel, inappropriate material, rumor and derogatory remarks.
The Scroll
Once each year, The Scroll offers student-written features and departments focusing on
the creative arts at LaGrange College.
The Hilltop News
Throughout each semester, The Hilltop News offers student-written features and
departments focusing on the news and views of students at LaGrange College.
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CONTACT Programs
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. are 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. Please do not schedule organizational meetings during these hours.
STUDENT RECORDS
LaGrange College values individuals' privacy and actively seeks to preserve the privacy
rights of those who share information with us. Your trust is important to us and we
believe you have the right to know how information submitted to the College is handled.
Beginning summer 2004 and fully effective January 2, 2005, LaGrange College will no
longer us Social Security Numbers as a primary way to identify constituents. Instead, a
unique identifier called the L# will be assigned to all LaGrange College constituents. The
L# will be used across all applications, and many business processes throughout the life-
time of an individual's association with the College. This step is critical in the continuing
efforts to reduce the risk of identity theft for the campus community.
The full policy concerning the use of Social Security Numbers at LaGrange College can
be found in the policies section of the Instructional and Information Technology (ITT)
website linked from the PantherNet homepage (http://panther.lagrange.edu).
LaGrange College is dedicated to preventing unauthorized data access, maintaining
data accuracy, and ensuring the appropriate use of information. We strive to put in place
appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to secure the information
we collect.
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. It is
the policy of the College that information contained in official student records will not be
released to the parent or guardian without the consent of the student unless the student
is a dependent of the parent or guardian as defined under section 1 52 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954 or the student authorizes the release to the parent or guardian. A
photo ID or other equivalent documentation, or personal recognition by the custodian of
record will be required before access is gained.
LaGrange College assures the confidentiality of student educational records in accor-
dance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Exception to Access Rights
Students do not have access to:
1 . personal notes of administrative, faculty, or supervisory personnel which are not ac-
cessible to or revealed to other parties;
2. financial information of parents;
3. confidential letter of recommendation placed in files before January 1 , 1 975, or
those where student has waived right to access, or
4. Medical, psychiatric or psychological data recorded by professionals or paraprofes-
sionals solely for their own use in treatment of the student: however, a physician or
other appropriate professional of the student's choice can review such records.
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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
3. Information concerning application for or receipt of financial aid, which may be
released 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 nec-
essarily limited to, the following:
Academic
Admission data, courses attempted, grades, dates of enrollment, degrees awarded,
academic hours and awards received - Registrar's Office.
Alumni
Personal, educational, and professional data, contributions and gifts - Alumni Office
and Advancement Office.
Athletics
Intercollegiate participation data - Athletic Department and Public Relations Office.
Conduct
Disciplinary records, law violation - Student Development Office.
Employment
Student employment information and opportunity profiles W-2 cards - Student
or parent.
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Financial Aid Office.
Placement data, resumes, letter of recommendation - Career Center.
Financial
Student's (Parent's) confidential statements, Financial Aid data - Student Financial
Aid Office. Charges, payments, delinquent accounts - Business Office.
General
Directory information, correspondence, biographical data - office of record to which
information was provided or correspondence addressed.
Health
Medical - Clark-Holder Clinic
Psychological - Counseling Center
Recommendations
Personal evaluation, academic evaluation, employment evaluations - office of record
for type of evaluation made.
Relationship of Disciplinary Records to Academic Records
Conduct records, disciplinary records, and 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 for non-academic reasons is
involved, an overlay will be placed on the academic transcripts for as long as
the function is enforced. This overlay 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 Office 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 Students 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.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
LaGrange 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.
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, incorrect assessment of
Purpose
Definition
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fees, records and registration errors, student employment and discrimination because of
race, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, or handicap.
Grievance Procedure
The initial phase of the student grievance procedure normally requires an oral discussion
between the student and the person(s) alleged to have caused the grievance in order to
discuss and resolve the grievance. The meeting should be held as soon as the student
first becomes aware of the act or conditions 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:
Nature of Grievance-Order of Contact
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
Athletics Program Student-athlete
1 ) The coach of the student's sport
2) Athletic Director
3) Vice-President and Dean for Student Life and Retention
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) Administrative Assistant/Student Development - Kirby McCartney
2) Dean of Students
3) Student Affairs Appeals Committee of the faculty
Housing
1 ) Resident Assistant
2) Residence Director
3) Dean of Students
4) Student Affairs Appeals Committee
Racial Discrimination
1) Alleged aggrieving party
2) Dean of Students
3) Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention
Discrimination Based on Disability
1 ) Alleged aggrieving party
2) Pamela Tremblay, Personal and Academic Counselor
3) Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention
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Sex Discrimination
1) Alleged aggrieving party
2) Dean of Students
3) Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention
Harassment
1 ) Alleged aggrieving party
2) Dean of Students
3) Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention
Additional assistance about the grievance procedure may be obtained from the Student
Development Office, first floor Smith Hall.
Grievance Appeal Procedure
Any student who is not satisfied with the response after utilizing the administrative chan-
nels 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.
PART II
RESIDENCE LIFE REGULATIONS
LaGrange College Residency Requirement
The LaGrange College Residency Requirement states that all traditional day students
taking twelve hours or more must live in college housing. We believe that living on
campus is a big part of a student's total educational experience. While living on
campus, students are much more likely to have contact with faculty outside their classes,
much more likely to attend or participate in extracurricular activities, much more likely to
interact with an older peer who has faced similar dilemmas concerning majors, courses,
assignments, careers, grad schools, an intellectual idea, personal relationships, and
other facets of college life. As students mature, they will, in turn, have opportunity to
have a profound peer influence on younger students. In the end, we strongly believe
that every student benefits from that experience.
Students may be exempt from the Residency Requirement for one of the following
reasons
The student is 23 years of age or older.
The student is married and living with spouse.
The student is responsible for a dependent child.
The student is a veteran with at least two years of active military service.
The student resides exclusively with parents or legal guardians in the parent's primary
residence within a thirty-mile radius of the College.
If a student loses a roommate during the fall semester or Jan Term (regardless of
reason, whether that roommate left the College or simply moved to another room), the
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remaining student must have a new roommate by the first of spring semester or be charged
the private/single room fee for that spring semester. The student will be reminded of this policy
via e-mail from the Student Life Office. Letters explaining the situation will be sent to the
student and his or her parents as well. It is the student's responsibility to find a new
roommate; however, the Student Life Office is glad to assist in the search. To receive
assistance in the search, the student should make an appointment with Ms. Kirby McCartney
in the Student Life Office.
Room changes can be made with the approval of the Resident Director until the end of the
"Drop/Add" period. After this period, there can be no room changes until after the 10th day of
classes each academic term. All room changes made after the "Drop/Add" period incur a
charge of $25.00. Room changes not approved through the Student Development Office or the
Resident Director are in direct violation of residence hall policy, and the person involved in
such a room change may be referred to Dean of Students, and/or fined $75.00, and/or be
required to move to the former room assignment immediately.
Room Deposit
A $200.00 Room Deposit ($100.00 to be credited toward the student's tuition) is required of all
new resident students. The $100 deposit is not a prepayment to be applied to residence hall
charges, but will remain on deposit with the College to be refunded, provided there is no
damage and the student's account with the College is cleared upon one of the following
conditions: (1) change of status from resident student to commuter student, (2) formal
withdrawal, or (3) graduation. The $100.00 deposit is refundable, provided that no damage has
occurred in the resident's room, and the resident can turn in a Deposit Return Request to their
Resident Director or to the Student Development Office to obtain it.
The deposit serves as a room reservation while the student is not occupying College housing
and is refundable if a student cancels his/her reservation by the following dates: May 1st for fall
semester, December 1st for interim/spring semesters. The deposit serves as a damage
deposit while a student is occupying College housing and is refundable when the student
leaves College housing minus any unpaid debt owed to the College.
Refunds of Room and Board
No refund for room or board will be made to any student who withdraws from the residence
halls after registration. For a student withdrawing from College, a charge of $15.00 per
day from date of registration to date of official withdrawal will be made on board.
Residence Halls Staff
The Residence Hall Staff have been employed and trained by the College to assist you in
making an effective adjustment to residential living and to contribute leadership and supervision
to the residence halls. They are available to listen, advise and encourage residents and to
facilitate and stimulate hall activities. RAs and Resident Hall Directors are also representatives
of the College administration and have responsibilities for rule enforcement. Please cooperate
with the staff in supporting College standards and regulations:
Resident Hall Directors
Candler Hall, Ms. Glenda Turner 880-8820
Boatwright Hall Mr. Josh Watson 880-8360
Hawkes Hall, Ms. Kirby McCartney 880-8420
Henry Hall Ms. Mary Wilson 880-8470
Pitts Hall, Ms. Fleming Garner 880-8560
Hawkins Hall, Mr. Matt Russell 880-4800
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The Resident Assistants' numbers are posted in the lobby of each building. Resident
Assistants are selected each spring semester for the upcoming academic year. For more
information please contact the resident director of the building you want to work in or the
Dean of Students.
Rather than maintain a formal SIGN-OUT policy, each residential student is requested to
make his/her whereabouts known to hall-mates as well as an RA, especially if he or she
will be gone overnight. This is important in case an emergency arises which makes the
contacting of a student necessary. Also, it is expected of you to attend called meetings.
These meetings are called for the purpose of communication and are important to your
well being. The hall is your home while you are a student here; be concerned, share your
ideas, and participate.
Throughout the semester, members of the Residence Hall Staff have responsibility for
residence hall coverage every night on a rotating basis. Each weekend staffing will
include the RAs on duty plus a Resident Director. The "on call" duty schedule is posted
outside each RDs door. Please refer to this schedule when in need of assistance.
Hours
Hours of visitation are as follows:
Sunday-Thursday 12:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m.
Friday-Saturday 12:00 p.m. -2:00 a.m.
Students may come and go at their discretion. All residence hall doors will be locked at
midnight (earlier times may be set for designated doors in the interest of safety) during
the week and at 2:00 a.m. on the weekends.
Visitation Policy
LaGrange College has adopted a policy allowing students/persons of the opposite sex to
visit together in the living area of any residence hall on a limited basis. Rest rooms are
off-limits to visiting members of the opposite sex at all times. Quiet time is from 10:00
p.m. to 9:00 a.m. At all times the rights of a student's roommate must be respected. All
suspected violations will be reported to the Dean of Students. Consequences range from
a written warning to possible suspension depending on individual circumstances and the
frequency of violations.
Residence Hall Closings
Billing for a residence hall room covers the period from the beginning of a semester to
the end of the semester (both fall and spring) and the period from beginning of a summer
term to the end of that summer term (both sessions). When students find that they need
to stay in their residence hall room during a period when the hall is officially closed
(usually Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Breaks), the student must get permission
from the Dean of Students. The College will bill the student $90 per week.
During the week between Graduation and the beginning of summer school, all residence
halls will be closed and every student is expected to be out of his or her room. NO
EXCEPTIONS. This is the one week of the year that National has unhampered access to
all rooms in order to clean thoroughly and make needed repairs. Students are expected
to make alternate arrangements for both themselves and their belongings for that one
week.
Students who choose to move into their residence hall rooms before their official move-in
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Dorm Damages and Fines Policy
Property damage and mistreatment of the residence halls are a real concern to both the
residents and the Student Development Office. Costs of damages can compromise the
safety, security, and comfort of students in the building. In addition, they can also affect
the cost of students' housing bills.
Therefore, students will be charged for any damage to fixtures or furnishings within their
room. Damage that cannot be attributed to a single student will be divided among
roommates. Likewise, damages that occur in the common rooms of an apartment will be
charged to all roommates. In addition, rooms that require more than the usual cleaning
by the housekeeping staff will be fined accordingly.
Resident Advisors and Resident Directors will attempt to record such damages and fines
during Health and Safety Inspections and the year-end check-out process. However,
some damages and fines may not be recorded until students have moved our and
National Maintenance conducts a more through check of rooms and apartments.
Students are responsible for the condition of their room and apartment at all times!
The College will not be liable when a student causes damage to his or other students' property.
Students are encouraged to ascertain that their possessions are covered by their parents' or
guardians' insurance.
Fines Policy
Students may be fined by the Dean of Students or the Social Council as a result of
violations of the College social policies and the consequent disciplinary action. Most
fines are specified in the Student Handbook. Fines are not initially attached to the
students' College account; instead, the fines must be paid separately by the student in
the Business Office. Once paid, the Business Office will inform the Dean of Students.
Students have until the day before Graduation to pay fines. All fines unpaid by this date
will double and be added to the student's College account. Students will not receive
diplomas or transcripts with unpaid fines on their accounts.
Trespass Policy
The College enforces the Georgia Trespass Law, which makes it unlawful to interfere
with students and teachers, to loiter about College premises, or to act in an obnoxious
manner on these premises. Please be advised that any visitor on the campus comes
within the jurisdiction of this policy and is subject to arrest.
Guest Policy
In an effort to clarify the regulations concerning guests, the following guidelines have
been established:
1 . A guest is a non-resident who is in a hall and has a resident host or hostess.
2. All guests remaining after hall closing must be registered (no fee required) and be
of the same sex as the host or hostess. This can be done by contacting the
Resident Assistant or the Resident Director.
3. Unregistered guests in a hall after closing will:
a. pay $5.00 for failure to register, or
b. be asked to leave the residence hall; or
c. be subject to disciplinary action (students); or
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d. be subject to arrest for trespassing (non-students).
4. Guests will be expected to follow all policies of LaGrange College. Hosts or
hostesses are responsible and held accountable for their guests.
5. Keys will not be issued to guests.
6. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action.
LaGrange College is a small, friendly campus with little crime and fewer of the safety
problems that plague larger schools. However, there are policies which help keep our
community a safe environment for all of us:
Unwanted Individuals on Campus: If a person who is not a student or employee of the
College and who is not required by his or her employment to be on the campus is deemed
as committing any act that interferes with the peaceful conduct or activities of the College, or
if it is determined that this person has come onto College property to commit such acts, the
administrators of the College - or any employee or student designated to maintain order -
may direct the person to leave College property immediately. If the person refuses or in any
way fails to vacate campus property, he or she will be guilty of criminal trespass and the
LaGrange Police Department will be contacted.
Doors: Security of the residence halls is the responsibility of all residents. Students must
refrain from propping open outside doors or loaning keys to others in order to maximize
building security and residents' safety. Also, propping open of the fire doors inside the
hallways is prohibited. It is recommended that students lock the doors to their rooms when
leaving the room. Stolen property is not the responsibility of the College.
Fire Safety: Open flames including burning charcoal, burning candles, and oil lamps, etc.
are not permitted in College housing. Incense sticks or devices are also prohibited. Smoking
is prohibited in all buildings on campus.
Roofs and ledges are off limits.
Windows: Objects are not to be propelled out of any window and articles are not to be
placed on exterior window ledges. A $10.00 fine may be assessed for students who sit in
window ledges or commit acts of horseplay around windows. Repeated violations of this rule
could lead to disciplinary action against a student.
Elevators and other electrical equipment are not to be tampered with.
Animals: Animals may not be kept on College property. Any violation of this policy will result
in the animal being removed and impounded by LaGrange Humane Society and the student
will be fined. The only exception to this policy is aquarium fish. The aquariums are limited to
a maximum of 20 gallons and must be cleaned regularly.
Bicycles and Motorcycles: Bicycles and motorcycles are not to be left in hallways, stair-
wells, or exit areas; this is a violation of the fire code and they will be removed. It is recom-
mended that you lock your bike to a bicycle rack, or keep it in your room when not in use.
Motorcycles must be parked in a designated parking place.
Cooking: The cooking and preparation of food is not permitted in the residence halls, except
in the apartment-style dorms.
Electric Appliances: Residence halls have definite limits on the capacities of their electrical
systems. Overloading the systems can present fire and safety hazards. No appliance may
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be possessed or used in the residence halls that uses over 500 watts. Examples of
approved appliances are electric fans, radios, computers, stereos, study lamps, shavers,
curling irons, blankets, typewriters, clocks, sewing machines, and TVs. Students may
have one small refrigerator per room no bigger than 5 cubic feet inside capacity.
Unapproved appliances include sunlamps, coffee makers, space heaters, hot plates,
grills, electric fry pans, woks, crock pots, musical instrument amplifying equipment,
toasters, ovens, microwaves, and air conditioners. Hair dryers can be used; however, no
other appliance should be using the same outlet during usage. All appliances with an
exposed heating element, regardless of wattage, are prohibited. Popcorn poppers are
permitted but may not be left unattended when in use.
Microwaves: Microwaves are permitted in the lounge area of the residence halls. The
Dean of Students must approve any exception to this policy. A microwave is provided in
a designated place in each dormitory. Students found having a microwave will be asked
to remove them from their rooms to a specific storage space.
Firearms/Fireworks: Students are not permitted to possess or use firearms or fireworks
on College property. The possession of ammunition is also prohibited.
Maintenance/Health and Safety Inspection: Please report any maintenance or safety
problems that develop to the Resident Assistant on your floor as soon as it occurs. The
RA will email the information to the Maintenance Department and will follow up to assure
that the problem is corrected.
Health and Safety Inspections are performed periodically. These inspections by the
Residence Staff are for the purpose of making the student aware that his/her room
should be kept clean and in good order no health or safety hazards present.
Note: Because of problems with mold in the past, individual room refrigerators are also
subject to Health and Safety inspections.
Periodic inspections will be made by two staff members, and a written notice will be pre-
sented to the student if violations are present. Re-checks will be made to determine if
these violations have been corrected, and fines will be assessed when violations have
not been corrected. Vacuum cleaners and brooms are available from the RA's or
Directors to assist students in keeping their rooms clean.
Fire/Tornado Drills
To promote safety of residents, there are periodic drills in all residence halls, and all stu-
dents are required to participate. Instructions are posted throughout the buildings.
Please read carefully the following instructions:
Fire alarm: When the alarm sounds -
1 . Dress appropriately for outside weather conditions, wear hard-soled shoes, and
take a towel to prevent smoke inhalation.
2. Close all windows. Leave door unlocked so it can be checked.
3. Leave the building by the closest exit. Do not use the elevator.
4. Students will not be allowed to re-enter building until the drill ceases.
5. Remain calm and orderly.
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Tornado Drill Alert: When you are notified of warning
1 . Move quickly to the interior hallway of the lowest floor of your building (unless
notified of other designated locations).
2. Do not use the elevator, but descend by the stairway.
3. Stay away from windows.
4. Remain calm and orderly until notification to return to your room. Please refer to
the Health and Safety web site at www.lagrange.edu/healthandsafety/
TELEPHONES
All student rooms have phone jacks. Hawkes Hall, Henry Hall and Pitts Hall have one
jack per room. Boatwright Hall, Candler Hall, Turner Hall and Vernon Hall have two jacks
per room. There is no charge for local service; you or your roommate will need to supply
the phone set and caller identification box, if preferred. Voice mail is provided as a
service to the students and directions for setting up your voice mail will be available in
the lobby of your dorm.
Students may sign up with ECCI, our long distance provider, by calling ECCI at 1-800-
YES-ECCI. Rates are 5 cents per minute if you register your account with a credit card
to preauthorize payment and receive your bill online. Rates are 6 cents per minute if the
bill is mailed to your school or home address. No extra fees or surcharges are applied.
Students using other calling cards should check with those companies to obtain proper
access information.
Students can call other LaGrange College residents' rooms by dialing the last four digits
of the room number. Local off campus calls require a prefix number of 9. Emergency
Services can be reached by dialing 9-91 1 or 91 1 .
The carrying and use of cell phones, pagers and other electronic communication devices
are allowed on the LaGrange College campus. Users of these devices, however, must
be attentive to needs and sensibilities of the members of the College community.
Furthermore, the use of theses devices must not disrupt the functions of the College.
Devices must be off or ringers silenced in classes, laboratories, the library, study spaces
and other academic settings and during events such as plays, concerts, speakers and
College ceremonies. The term 'laboratories' explicitly includes computer laboratory spac-
es. Answering or operating the device during classes, laboratories, meetings or events is
only appropriate in case of emergency. If the device must be answered, the user must
move to a location where the class, laboratory, library patrons, etc., will not be disrupted
before making use of the device.
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Nuisance/Obscene Phone Calls: It is against the law in the State of Georgia for a per-
son to use abusive, vulgar, or profane language on the telephone or to cause a breech
of the peace by use of the telephone. If you receive an obscene phone call do not
engage the caller in conversation; look at your caller i.d. box and write down the
information then simply hang up. Record the time you received the call and any
background noise you hear and/or any identifying voice characteristics (accent,
phrasing, etc.). Report the call to your Resident Director. If calls persist, unplug the
phone line for a limited time to prevent it from ringing. All obscene calls should be
reported so that if a pattern develops or chain calling occurs, the police can be notified.
Your cooperation with the Residence Staff will assist in providing you the best possible
living environment.
REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES
(1) Opening of Halls - Residence Halls open the day before registration. The first meal
served is the evening meal prior to Registration Day.
(2) Furniture - Rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, closets, and blinds.
Furniture must remain in the room where the College has placed it. Lobby
furniture is not for use in individual rooms and should not be removed. Moving
furniture carries an automatic fine of $25.00.
(3) Electrical - Electric outlets should be maintained at a one to one ratio in relation to
the number of electric units plugged into the outlet at anytime. Students are
required to use heavy-duty extension cords, or adapters approved by Underwriters
Laboratories. Extension cords can be used for just one appliance at a time.
Students must maintain a one plug per one receptacle ratio at all times. A fine of
$20.00 will be imposed on any student who does not comply with these standards.
Please consult your Resident Director if you have questions about the use of any
other appliance or equipment.
(4) Waterbeds and Lofts - Waterbeds and Lofts are not permitted in any residence hall.
(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. If you need to stay past the closing date the College charges per
week if rooms are available.
NOTE: Graduating Seniors may stay in their rooms until 5:00 pm the day after
Graduation. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors may stay in their rooms until
graduation only with permission from the Dean of Students; they must be moved
out of the room by 5:00 pm the day of Graduation. Students staying beyond the
deadline or without expressed permission will be fined a minimum of $30 per day.
(6) 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 compro-
mised lock must be changed at a cost of $25.00 to the student. Should the key be
lost or stolen, or broken through circumstances beyond the control of the student,
a replacement key will be provided for $1 .00. Keys must be returned to the
Resident Director when the student checks out of his/her room. Duplication or
possession of unauthorized keys by a student is a violation.
(7) 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 for the
damage. If such responsibility cannot be determined, both people will equally
share the cost of the repair or replacement.
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(8) 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.
(9) Wall Hangings - Check with Residence Director before hanging anything on walls
of your room. Use only approved hangers. Any item placed on walls, doors,
furniture, etc. that causes damage will subject you to a charge for the damage.
(1 0) Parental Visits - Parents may visit their sons or daughters at any time. Guests of
students must check in with the Residence Director. Maximum visit is limited to
three days. No guests under 12 years of age are allowed.
(11) Laundry Facilities - Laundry facilities are available in every residence hall. If you
use these facilities, please show every consideration for others by removing
laundry as soon as the cycle is completed.
(12) Food - If you have food in your room, be certain that you store it in airtight
containers or in refrigerators.
(13) Withdrawal - If you withdraw from the College, you must vacate your room within
24 hours and have your room inspected by the Residence Director or RA.
(14) Alcohol/Drugs - The possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is not
allowed on campus. We abide by the liquor laws of the State of Georgia. The
same applies to the illegal possession, use or sale of drugs.
(1 5) Moving with failure to check out results in a $75.00 charge.
(16) Noise Problems can be solved through consideration and cooperation. Amplified
sounds of any kind (radios, stereos, television) should not be played when
someone else is trying to sleep in the room. Also, these sounds should not be
heard outside of the room. Do not bounce balls inside the residence hall. Avoid
yelling from the windows or balconies, and remember your next door neighbor
may not want to join your party when you are having friends over, so keep the
laughter and conversation reasonable.
(17) LaGrange College Residence Life Smoking Policy - Smoking is prohibited in the
spaces of all of the Residence Halls. Spaces are defined as student rooms,
elevators, hallways, bathrooms, parlors, lobbies, the Henry Computer Lab, the
laundries and the staircases. LaGrange College is a smoke free campus. Please
do not smoke within 20 feet of the entrance of each building.
(18) At the end of fall semester, students need to be out of their rooms within 24 hours
of their last final exam.
(19) Housekeeping reserves the privilege of fining students an additional cleaning
charge if students leave their room or apartments in a state that requires extra
time and effort to clean. The tine will be added to the student's College account.
FOOD SERVICE
ARAMARK operates the service at LaGrange College; a full-time manager is in charge
of preparing and serving 21 meals a week. Resident students are required to subscribe
to the board plan. This is an excellent plan that provides well-balanced nutritious meals.
In the case of special needs or medically prescribed diets, the food service manager will
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arrange for special menus. Information on various meal plans is available in the
Business Office.
LaGrange College endeavors to keep costs at a minimum while not compromising on
quality; therefore, there are some regulations that are required to maintain a high quality
food service and keep cost low:
1 . Patrons may eat all they want while dining in the dining hall; however, no food
should be taken out. (Exceptions: ice-cream, and other menu items specified as
"take out").
2. If a meal is needed for a sick student, a request form for a take-out meal must be
submitted with the signature of the Dean of Students or Residence Hall Director.
3. No College-owned utensils plates, glasses, or other such items may be taken
from the dining hall.
4. Beverages may be taken out in paper or plastic containers (not to exceed 16 oz.).
5. No resident student is to allow a non-paying person to eat from his/her tray, nor
should they provide these individuals with dishes to serve themselves. These
rules are not meant to be limiting in any way to a student who has purchased the
board plan, but to eliminate waste and unnecessary cost.
The students of LaGrange College have always been considered friendly and warm, and
this characteristic has been very evident in the dining hall. Mealtime should be a
pleasant, relaxing break in the daily routine of classes and study. Students are expected
to use good manners and consideration in their behavior in the dining hall.
Attire: proper attire is required. This always includes shoes and shirts. No bathing suits.
No smoking area: The entire dining hall and serving area is considered a no smoking
area.
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PART III
The Constitution of the
Student Government Association
of LaGrange College
PREAMBLE
Realizing the importance of the students' role in governing a share of campus affairs, we,
the students of LaGrange College in order to assume responsibility individually as well
as within our community, to enhance affairs, to facilitate communication, and to protect
individual rights while maintaining a standard of honor that is consistent with the ideals of
this institution, do hereby establish this Constitution of the Student Government Association
of LaGrange College.
In its pursuit of educating the whole person, LaGrange College encourages student partici-
pation within all realms of the campus community; the College strives to include the student
body in the development and advancement of the Institution. Elected and appointed
Student Government Association officers provide vehicles for students' expression of views
and opinions on issues of institutional policy.
Article I. Name
The name of the association shall be the Student Government Association (SGA).
Article II. Purpose
The purpose of the Student Government Association is to serve as a voice for the student
body while promoting diversity and involvement through activities, entertainment, and
service at LaGrange College and in the surrounding community.
Article III. Membership
Section 1 . Membership in SGA shall be limited to persons officially connected with La-
Grange College as students.
Section 2. SGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national
origin, physical or mental handicap, age, status as a Vietnam Era veteran, or
sexuality in the selection of members.
Section 3. The SGA is comprised of the Executive Council, the Senate, the Programming
Board (Panther Productions), the Service Council, the Sustainability Committee,
and the Information Technology Board.
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Section 4. All students of LaGrange College are considered members of SGA.
Article IV. Officers
Section 1 . The officers of SGA shall be elected from the student body of LaGrange College.
Section 2. The elected officers of SGA shall consist of President, Vice President of Senate/
Parliamentarian, Vice President of Entertainment, Vice President of Service,
Vice President of Information Technology, Vice President of Sustainability, Secre-
tary and Treasurer, which shall serve as the Executive Council.
Section 3. The purpose of the Executive Council is to represent the student body by being
a vehicle through which students can express their opinions, facilitate change,
organize events on campus, and connect with the LaGrange community.
A. The cumulative GPA requirement for a person seeking and holding an Ex-
ecutive Council position will be a 2.75; failure to maintain the qualifying GPA
will result in removal of office.
B. Executive council candidates must have been enrolled at LaGrange College
at least one semester prior to the elections for Executive Council. Students
seeking offices of any Vice President position must be either a junior or
senior in the year they serve or have served on SGA for one year. Students
seeking the office of President must have been in SGA for at least one year
and be a junior or senior in the year they serve.
C. The Executive Council meets weekly to handle the business of SGA. A
quorum of at least 5 Executive Council members must be present to conduct
official business.
D. All members must sign a confidentiality agreement at the first Executive
Council meeting of each academic year.
E. Executive Council members are expected to attend all Executive Council
and SGA meetings. The attendance at the SGA functions is determined by
the Executive Council at the first Executive Council meeting of the academic
year.
F. Absence excuses must be submitted to the SGA President.
Section 4. Officer Duties
A. President
1.
The President will preside over all meetings of the SGA and Executive
Council. He/she votes only in the case of a tie.
2.
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yield the chair to a Vice President.
3. He/she schedules all meetings of the SGA and may call special meet-
ings to accomplish specific goals. He/she may call meetings of the
entire student body or any part of it.
4. He/she may create ad hoc committees and standing committees.
5. He/she serves as an ex-officio member of all committees within the
SGA.
6. He/she serves as an ex-officio member to the College's Board of Trust-
ees, Institutional Planning Council, Leadership Council, Alumni Council,
the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty, and any other committee
deemed applicable by the Cabinet of LaGrange College.
7. The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the SGA and
ensures that all duties of the SGA members are carried out in accor-
dance to the SGA Constitution.
8. The President communicates frequently with administrative officials
informing them of the concerns of the SGA and student opinion. The
President may appoint another member of the SGA to fulfill his com-
munication if deemed necessary and appropriate.
9. The President shall serve as the chair of the Presidents' Council of
Student Organizations of LaGrange College.
B. Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian
1 . The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian is the presiding Officer of
the Senate.
2. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian holds bi-monthly Senate
meetings.
3. He/she reports Senate meeting minutes and decisions to the Executive
Council and SGA:
4. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian coordinates, under the
supervision of the Vice President and Dean for Student Life & Reten-
tion, the Austin P. Cook and Waights G. Henry Awards, unless they are
a graduating senior, in which case another non-graduating Executive
Council member will coordinate these awards.
5. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian oversees all activities
carried out by the Senate of the SGA.
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6. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian must be knowledgeable
of Robert's Rules of Order and parliamentary procedure; he/she makes
sure these procedures are carried out properly at the SGA meetings.
At the beginning of each year, he/she presents these procedures to the
SGA so they can understand the rules and act accordingly.
7. He/she maintains order at all SGA and Executive Council meetings.
8. He/she will be responsible for annual events open to the student body,
alumni, or community. Some of these events may include summer
orientations, activities fair, Homecoming, and May Day.
9. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian shall investigate the
qualifications of candidates seeking Executive Council offices.
1 0. He/she investigates the qualifications of all SGA members at the begin-
ning of each semester.
11. In the absence of the Secretary, the Vice President of Senate/Parlia-
mentarian conducts all secretarial duties.
C. Vice President of Entertainment
1 . The Vice President of Entertainment is the presiding Officer of the
Programming Board (Panther Productions).
2. The Vice President of Entertainment holds bi-monthly Programming
Board meetings.
3. He/she reports Programming Board meeting minutes and decisions to
the Executive Council and the SGA.
4. He/she oversees all activities carried out by the Programming Board of
the SGA.
D. Vice President of Service
1 . The Vice President of Service is the presiding Officer of the Service
Council.
2. The Vice President of Service holds bi-monthly Service Council meet-
ings.
3. He/she reports Service Council meeting minutes and decisions to the
Executive Council and the SGA.
4. The Vice President of Service maintains a relationship and communica-
tions with the Director of Student Activities & Service and the Graduate
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Assistant for Service.
5. He/she will maintain an annual calendar of service events that are be-
ing held at LaGrange College and work as a coordinator of the SGA's
campus-wide effort to serve the community.
6. He/she will compile a semesterly service record of all student organiza-
tions.
7. He/she oversees all activities carried out by the Service Council of the
SGA.
E. Vice President of Information Technology
1 . The Vice President of Information Technology is the presiding Officer of
the Information Technology Board.
2. The Vice President of Information Technology holds bi-monthly Infor-
mation Technology Board meetings.
3. He/she is responsible for reporting Information Technology Board meet-
ing minutes and decisions to the Executive Council and the SGA.
4. He/she serves as the liaison to the Department of Information Technol-
ogy.
5. He/she oversees all activities carried out by the Information Technology
Board.
F. Vice President of Sustainability
1 . The Vice President of Sustainability is the presiding Officer of the Sus-
tainability Committee.
2. The Vice President of Sustainability holds bi-monthly Sustainability
Committee meetings.
3. He/she is responsible for reporting Sustainability Committee meeting
minutes to the Executive Council and the SGA.
4. The Vice President of Sustainability will work to improve the overall ef-
fort to be a more sustainable campus through awareness, events, and
other opportunities.
5. He/she serves as the liaison to the administrative Sustainability Council.
6. He/she oversees all activities carried out by the Sustainability Commit-
tee.
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G. Secretary
1 . The Secretary records the minutes of all Executive Council and SGA
meetings and submits these minutes by email to all members of the ap-
propriate group for their review and approval at the following meeting.
These minutes must be kept on file.
2. He/she maintains the roll of all current SGA members and records
attendance of members at SGA meetings. He/she informs the SGA
of attendance requirements. In the case of membership attendance
violations, he/she informs the SGA member in violation, the President,
and the Vice President of the committee, council, or board on which the
member serves of the violation.
3. He/she informs and reminds members of meeting dates and locations.
4. He/she shall serve as the Secretary of the Presidents' Council of Stu-
dent Organizations of LaGrange College.
H. Treasurer
5. The Treasurer handles all money of the SGA. No money can be spent
without the consent of the Treasurer and Director of Student Activities
& Service.
6. The Treasurer tracks the balances, maintains all finances, and presents
the balances at the Executive Council and SGA meetings.
7. He/she is the liaison to the Business Office.
8. He/she processes all checks for the SGA.
9. He/she serves on the Presidents' Council of Student Organizations of
LaGrange College.
1 0. He/she serves as the Chair of the Student Organization Assistance
Program Committee.
Article V. Committees, Councils, and Boards
Section 1. Committees, Councils, and Boards are established with the purpose of fulfilling
the mission and vision of the SGA. The committees, councils, and/or boards
consist of Senate, Programming, Service, Sustainability, and Information Tech-
nology.
A. The cumulative GPA for a student seeking a committee, council, or board
position is a 2.5; failure to maintain the qualifying GPA results in a probation-
ary period of one semester. If a student fails to meet the qualifying GPA for a
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consecutive semester, the student will be removed from the SGA roster.
B. The maximum number of members for all committees, councils, and boards
is 20.
C. All committee, council, and board members are required to attend bi-monthly
meetings. The Vice President of the respective committee, council, or board
will schedule these meetings.
D. All committee, council, and board members are required to attend bi-monthly
meetings of the SGA.
Section 2. Senate
A. Each class of students has 5 representatives elected as Senators. Within
each class body there will be one President, one Vice President, and 3
Representatives.
B. Senate positions that become vacant in the middle of the academic year will
be filled by the following application process. Students interested in filling
the vacancy must submit an application to the Vice President for Senate/
Parliamentarian. The Vice President for Senate/Parliamentarian must pres-
ent the application to the Executive Council for a vote. A 2/3 majority vote is
required for the application to be passed on to the SGA, who must approve
the application with a 2/3 vote for the student to be elected.
C. The Senate makes recommendations concerning student opinions and
suggestions regarding campus affairs and improvements to the SGA Presi-
dent, which are passed on to the College Administration and the Board of
Trustees.
D. The Senate plans and implements annual events including, but not limited
to: activities fair, Homecoming, Quadrangle Formal, Christmas on the Hill,
May Day, etc.
Section 3. Programming Board (Panther Productions)
A. The Programming Board plans and executes all programming to which the
Programming Board is assigned.
B. The Programming Board creates safe and diverse programming for the
LaGrange College community.
C. The number of Programming Board functions per semester is determined by
the Programming Board with the assistance of the Director of Student Activi-
ties and Service.
D. The Programming Board collaborates with the Department of Student Life to
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provide programming during First Week.
Section 4. Service Council
A. The Service Council is responsible for planning and coordinating the selec-
tion of Faculty Member of the Year Award and Staff Member of the Year
Award.
B. The Service Council coordinates numerous service and awareness-based
events throughout the academic year.
Section 5. Information Technology Board
A. The Information Technology Board is exempt from the 20 member maximum
stipulation.
B. The Information Technology Board facilitates all events and activities deter-
mined by the Vice President of Information Technology.
Section 6. Sustainability Committee
A. The Sustainability Committee facilitates all events and activities determined
by the Vice President of Sustainability.
B. The Sustainability Committee collaborates with the administrative Sustain-
ability Council to further sustainable efforts on campus.
Section 7. Ad Hoc committees are formed for a specific purpose and may not last for longer
than one academic year.
Section 8. Standing Committees are created by the SGA or the President of the SGA which
is deemed necessary for longer than one academic year.
Article VI. Elections, Appointments, Impeachments, Resignations
Section 1. Elections
A. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian will set all procedures regard-
ing elections. The SGA President will oversee the implementation of these
procedures.
B. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on the day set by the Vice Presi-
dent of Senate/Parliamentarian.
1. Executive Council Elections
i. The date(s) of election for these Officers is determined by the
Executive Council.
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ii. The Oath of Office shall be administered to the new Executive
Council Officers during May Day. The outgoing President will
administer the Oath of Office to the incoming President, and the
incoming President will then administer the Oath of Office to the rest
of the incoming Executive Council. The Oath of Office is as follows:
"I (full name), affirm that I will uphold the Constitution, as well as the
mission and vision, of the LaGrange College Student Government
Association and pledge myself to the faithful execution of my office."
2. Senate Elections
i. Senate elections, with the exception of Freshmen Senate elections,
occur during Executive Council elections.
ii. Freshmen Senate elections, as well as those elections for positions
not filled by the spring elections, occurs the third Thursday of the
following September.
iii. Separate ballots shall be prepared in Senator elections for each
iv. For nomination and voting purposes, class standings are deter-
mined by the Office of the Registrar.
v. Voters may only vote the appropriate ballot of their class. Voters
mark their ballot for one President, one Vice President, and three
Representatives. The five candidates with the most votes are the
winners.
3. Every candidate, whether or not they are being opposed, must
campaign for their position beginning no later than a week prior to the
elections.
4. The Director of Student Activities and Service investigates candidates'
GPAs to verify his/her qualifications for office. By submitting an elec-
tion application, a student consents to verification of his/her GPA.
5. If the voting procedure is carried out with paper ballots, there must be
two SGA members present at the election site who are not current can-
didates. Candidates may not loiter anywhere near the election booth
unless casting their ballot.
6. The Vice President of Senate/Parliamentarian, President, and the SGA
advisor, unless there is an obvious conflict of interest, are responsible
for counting the paper ballot votes, and reporting the results to the
SGA, as well as the entire student body of LaGrange College.
7. In the event of online voting, the Vice President of Senate/Parliamen-
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tarian, President, Vice President of Information Technology, and the
SGA advisor will have access to the elections results.
8. In an election between two candidates, the one with the most votes will
be declared the winner. In an election between three or more candi-
dates, the winner must receive over 50% of the votes; if one candidate
does not, there will be a run-off between the top two candidates.
9. Any member of the student body may file a complaint regarding elec-
tion procedures or results. To file a complaint a student must submit a
written and signed statement to either the SGA President or the Vice
President of Senate/Parliamentarian. Upon receiving the statement,
either Officer must notify the rest of the Executive Council. The student
filing the complaint is required to testify before the Executive Council.
The Executive Council will consider all evidence before them and make
their decision regarding the complaint after the next regularly sched-
uled SGA meeting, where the SGA will be informed of the complaint
and able to voice their feelings.
Section 2.Appointments
A. If no person submits an application to run for a given Executive Council or
Senate position, it is filled by appointment when the new SGA is seated.
B. If an Executive Council position becomes open in the middle of the academic
year, the vacancy is filled by appointment by the Executive Council.
C. Appointments contingent upon interviews will be determined at the discretion
of the Executive Council and Committee Chairs.
Section 3. Impeachments
A. Any member of the SGA may be impeached for failure to uphold the SGA
Constitution or to perform the duties and responsibilities of his/her position,
as outlined in the SGA Constitution.
B. The impeachment process is carried out as follows: A written charge must
be filed with the Executive Council. A 2/3 vote of the Executive Council is
required to continue the impeachment process. The decision of the Execu-
tive Council is taken to the SGA. Impeachment is only approved by a 2/3
majority vote of the SGA using secret ballot. The Vice President for Senate/
Parliamentarian and the SGA advisor, unless there is a conflict of interest,
will be responsible for counting the votes and reporting the results to the
entire SGA.
C.
Items such as attendance policy and grades do not fall under the impeach-
ment process. Violations of these SGA guidelines are automatic and result
in immediate removal from the SGA.
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Section 4. Resignations
A. Any member of the SGA has the right to resign from their position. A resig-
nation letter must be turned in to the SGA President.
B. If the SGA President decides to resign, he/she must turn in a letter of resig-
nation to the Executive Council.
C. Letters of resignation are required to be read publicly to the entire SGA after
formal resignation has occurred.
Article VII. Meetings
Section 1 . The SGA meetings at least every other week during the academic year. The
Executive Council sets all SGA meeting times and locations. The President or
SGA advisor may call additional meetings for special purposes.
Section 2. A quorum, which is one-half of the SGA on the roll and five members of the
Executive Council, is required to conduct official business.
Section 3. A simple majority of the SGA members present at each meeting make all deci-
sions on matters that are not mandated by the Constitution for a Student Body
vote.
Section 4. All SGA meetings are conducted using Robert's Rules of Order.
Section 5. All SGA meetings are open to the student body of LaGrange College. Visitors
have the right to speak, may submit proposals by giving a written copy to the
Secretary, and are subject to the same rules that govern the SGA.
Article VIII. Finances
Section 1. Funds for SGA functions may only be requested by an Executive Council of-
ficer. Written documentation, electronic or paper, must accompany all money
requests. The appropriate documentation, as issued by the Treasurer at the
beginning of the academic year, must be used.
Section 2. All receipts of purchase must be given to the Treasurer no later than a week fol-
lowing the SGA function for which the purchases were made.
Section 3. In addition to the SGA budget kept by the Treasurer, each Executive Council
officer must maintain his/her own balance of expenditures.
Section 4. A portion of the SGA budget will be set aside at the beginning of each academic
year for the Student Organization Assistance Program.
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This Constitution supersedes all other Student Government Constitutions that have come
before it. Its bylaws are for enhancement and are subsidiary to the Constitution.
Article X. Bylaws
Bylaws are for elaboration and enhancement of the Constitution. The Senate can pass by-
laws with a 2/3 majority vote. Bylaws shall be introduced to the SGA in writing one meeting
prior to the meeting which they are voted.
Article XI. Amendments
Any student can propose an amendment to the SGA Constitution. The proposed amend-
ment will go to the Executive Council. The Executive Council will investigate the amend-
ment and then pass it on, with any suggestions attached, to the Senate. In order for the
amendment process to proceed, the Senate must approve the amendment by a 2/3 vote.
The amendment is then submitted to the entire SGA. For the amendment to be added to
the SGA Constitution, it must be approved by a simple majority. If at any point the amend-
ment is stopped, it is considered dead and given back to the student who proposed it for
changes. If the student wishes to resubmit the proposed amendment, it will go back to the
entire Student Government Association where a 2/3 vote is required. The Executive Coun-
cil has the right to veto an amendment. A 2/3 vote of the entire SGA is required to override
a veto decision.
Article XII. Ratification
Upon acceptance by a convention of students currently involved in the SGA, this Consti-
tution will be submitted to a referendum of the student body. The Constitution becomes
effective when Vi of those voting approve the Constitution. After ratification, this Constitu-
tion becomes a part of the Student Handbook of LaGrange College and will be published
annually therein.
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Student Government Association
Bylaws
Article I. Order of Business
The order of business at regular meetings of the Student Government Association is as
follows:
A. Call to order
B. Roll call
C. Prayer
D. Guest program (if any)
E. Reading, correction, and approval of previous meeting's minutes
F. Special reports of officers and advisors
G. Committee reports
H. Special elections (if any)
I. Old or unfinished business
J. New business
K. Announcements
L. Adjournment
The SGA may override this agenda by a motion to suspend the rules, which requires a 2/3
vote.
Article II. Attendance Policy
A. All students of LaGrange College are invited to attend all SGA meetings.
B. The Secretary maintains the record of attendance of SGA members at meet-
ings and other required functions.
C. A student must submit a written excuse to the Secretary at least 24 hours
in advance to be excused from an event, unless otherwise stated by the
Secretary.
D. Membership shall be terminated for the accumulation of three or more unex-
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Article III. Awards of the Student Government Association
Section 1. The Austin P. Cook Award is presented annually by the SGAto the organization
that made the most positive impact on Campus Life during the given academic
year.
Section 2. The Waights G. Henry, Jr. Leadership Award is given annually by the Student
Government Association to the student who has actively demonstrated effective
leadership skills. The selection process for this award is made by a committee
composed of students, faculty, and administrators.
Section 3. The Faculty Member of the Year Award is given annually by the SGAto an out-
standing Faculty member. The full body of SGA nominates five faculty members
for this award, and these five candidates are then voted on by the entire student
body during the spring elections. The award is given out at the SGA banquet at
the end of the spring semester.
Section 4. The Staff Member of the Year Award is given annually by the SGAto an out-
standing Staff member. The full body of SGA nominates five staff members for
this award, and these five candidates are then voted on by the entire student
body during the spring elections. The award is given out at the SGA banquet at
the end of the spring semester.
Section 5. The Student Government Association Member of the Year Award is given an-
nually by the Student Government Association to an outstanding SGA member.
This award is voted on by the Executive Council and given out at the SGA
banquet.
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Appendix C
Student Organization Assistance Program
Name:
Student Organization Assistance Fund
Purpose:
A. The Student Organization Assistance Fund shall exist through the Student Govern-
ment Association (SGA) to aid campus organizations in the implementation of their
events or programs.
B. A portion of the budget that SGA receives each year will be set aside solely for the
purpose of assisting campus organizations. The amount will be set by the SGA
Executive Council and the Director of Student Activities and Community Service.
C. To be eligible, the group requesting funds must be an officially recognized organi-
zation on campus and have a representative, usually the President, participate in
the Presidents' Council.
Offices:
There shall be a Student Organization Assistance Fund Committee that shall consist of
the following members:
SGA Treasurer - Chair
SGA President
SGA Advisor
A representative from each of the following types of campus organizations:
Religious Life
Greek
Service
Honor Organizations
Athletics
Other
This committee shall be in charge of reviewing each application that is submitted
and determining an appropriate outcome.
By-Laws:
Any organization that wishes to request funds must adhere to the following guidelines:
1 . The President of the organization (or member in charge, if there is no Presi-
dent) must request an application from the SGA Treasurer.
2. The application must be completed and turned in no later than one academic
month before the funds are needed. The earlier that the funds are requested,
the more likely SGA will have funds left to distribute.
3. The application will be reviewed by the Student Organization Assistance Fund
Committee and the organization requesting funds will be notified of the commit-
tee's decision within two weeks of the submission.
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F. Any organization that receives funds must adhere to the following steps when
using their allocated funds:
a. All monies spent must be well-documented and turned in to the SGA
Treasurer. This includes all receipts or invoices, as well as written
documentation of why the money was spent.
b. Failure to do this may result in, but is not limited to, being prohibited from
being allowed to request funds in the future and being required to repay the
funds granted.
c. Misuse of funds will not be tolerated, and any evidence of such misuse will
result in referral to the Director of Student Activities and the Dean of
G. The funds will be distributed in a continuing manner throughout each semester.
Half of the total amount will be allocated to each semester. Organizations are
encouraged to plan and apply early since once the money is gone, it's gone.
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