Brave, 1966-1967 : student handbook, West Georgia College

THE BRAVE

Student HandLook, I966-I967

WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE

PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE

The purpose of West Georgia College is to help each student develop
a disciplined and open mind, the capacity for self-realization, and the
ability to become an effective citizen in a changing society as well as
to attain certain specialized skills needed in such a society.

Since the attainment of the purpose can be accomplished in several
ways, the specific objectives of the college are as follows:

To provide excellent four-year programs of higher education in the
arts and sciences, and to develop specialists in the major fields of
the arts and sciences.

To provide excellent programs of education for the development of
teachers for elementary, junior high, and secondary schools.

To provide opportunities for teachers in service to continue their
development.

To provide thorough preparation for students who will pursue
graduate studies in the arts and sciences or professional studies in
law, medicine, dentistry, theology, and other fields.

To serve as a center for the development of human resources by
providing adult education programs, research programs, community
development programs, and other educational services.

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To The Students of West Georgia College

For your information and instruction we offer in the following pages
the traditions, procedures, and policies of West Georgia College. This
handbook is an attempt to explain to you what the college believes both
necessary and beneficial to you for your most complete and effective
development. Through it you will learn about campus activities and
student participation in them.

The instructions set forth herein were not drawn up in any arbitrarv
fashion. They are the sum of the best in faculty and student experience
over the years and represent long hours of discussion and consultation.
They have been altered and amended from time to time when experience
has demonstrated that needs and requirements have changed in a changing
world. We present them to you in the firm belief that they will help
you meet effectively the challenge and opportunity that life at West
Georgia College holds in store for you.

We extend to you our sincere good wishes for a profitable and
enjoyable college life.

Cordially,

Rick Buckalew
Editor

Published by Student Government Association September, 1966

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A NOTE OF WELCOME

Dear Student, -

It is a pleasure to welcome you to West Georgia College. I hope
that you will feel at home here immediately and find our campus as
pleasant a place to live as you have ever known. I hope too that you will
find the campus an excellent place to learn and grow in mind, body
and spirit.

Our faculty, staff and student leaders are anxious to serve you and to
make your years here as pleasant and profitable as possible. We would
like to know you well and to work with you toward the development
of your full potential for self-fulfillment and service.

This handbook was prepared for your benefit. I trust that it will
provide the information and guidance you need to participate fully in
our college activities and help you be a good citizen on the campus and
in the surrounding community.

With all good wishes,

Cordially yours,

James E. Boyd, President

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GREETmOS

On behalf of the Student Affairs staff, I welcome you as you
prepare to join our student body. During the years in which you will
be a student we want to help you make these years of satisfaction and
of exciting challenge. All of us are here to assist you in reaching the
academic and personal goals which you have set for yourself.

We are all looking forward to personally meeting you upon your
arrival on campus.

Sincerely yours,

John J. Pershing

Dean of Student Affairs

THE CONTENTS

EDITOR'S MESSAGE ._._ 1

PRESIDENT'S WELCOME 2

DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS' WELCOME.._3

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW
President

Dean of the College.

Coordinator of Academic Counseiing.
Registrar .

Director of Physical Plant, Asst. to Pres.
Comptroller

Dean of Student Affairs

Assoc. Dean of Student Affairs

Director of Student Activities& Placement-
Director of Housing

Director of Financial Aid

Director of Admissions

Director of Student Health Services.

Librarian

Director of Public Relations.

CALENDAR SCHEDULE 1966-67.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Dining Hall

Health Service

Library Hours and Regulations

College Store

Student Bank

Laundry Service

College Post Office

Student Lounge

Student Housing

Awards and Honors

STUDENT REGULATIONS
Automobiles

& STANDARDS

Alcoholic Beverages

Fireworks and Firearms

Smoking

Dating

Residence Halls

Dress

Changing of Regulations & Standards

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
AND RESPONSIBILITY

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Scholastic Probation

Scholastic Dismissal

Disciplinary Action _

Absences

Grade Reports

Special Examinations
Grades

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Dean's List

Classification

Academic Standards

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Student Publications .

Lectures, Concerts and Assemblies

Intercollegiate Athletics

Intramural Athletics

Formal Dances

Debate Tournament

Dramatics

Fine Arts Festival

Choir

Band

Movies

ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Theta

Baptist Student Union

Biology Club

Canterbury

Chemical Society

Circle K Club

Council for Exceptional

Dance Club

Debate Club

Der Deutsche Verein

El Circulo Espanol

Children

History-Political Science Club
Interfaith Council

International Students Organization.

Le Cercle Francais

Lettermen's Club

Literary Club

Mathematics Club

Men's Intramural Association
Newman Club

Phi Beta Lambda

Physical Education Majors Club
Psychology Club

Students for Private Enterprise Club
Student Art League

Student Education Association

West Georgia Speleontological Society-
Wesley Foundation

Westminster Fellowship

Women's Recreation Association

Young Democrats

Young Republicans

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Note from President 27

Constitution 28

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The student at West Georgia College ordinarily will come in close
contact with a number of administrative officers other than the hostesses
and classroom instructors. In order to make it possible to know where
to go for specific help, the general fields of activity administered by
some of the principal administrative officers are given in the following
statements.

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THE PRESIDENT

James E. Boyd

The President is administrative head of the institution.
He represents the Board of Regents and is responsible to the
regents for the overall administration of the college. All
official communications from the regents to the faculty and
students and all official communications from the students
and faculty to the regents must be made through the Presi-
dent. The President is the final mediator of problems and
policies involving students and faculty and the relationships
of the college community with the Board of Regents.

The office of the President is open at all times to stu-
dents and faculty for consideration of college problems, both
personal and official.

DEAN OF THE COLLEGE

George W. Walker

The Dean of the College, in carrying out the policies
of the President and the faculty, is the coordinating officer
in the routine operation of the college. He is the officer prin-
cipally concerned with academic matters. In this position,
he supervises and correlates the work of the several divisions
of the college and is directly responsible for the maintenance
of regulations and standards.

COORDINATOR OF ACADEMIC COUNSELING

William T. King

The Coordinator of Academic Counseling coordinates
work of faculty advisors and counsels students on academic
matters. This includes academic load, schedule changes,
academic standing (probation, dismissal, reentry).

THE REGISTRAR

Elizabeth Parker

The office of the registrar is responsible for all personal
and academic records of the students. The office supplies
such information and data as are needed by administration
and faculty. Registration, evaluation of transcripts from other
colleges, transmittal of transcripts to other colleges, and
preparation of the college catalogue are among the duties
of this office.

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DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT

AND

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
H. S. Tolbert

The Director of the Physical Plant is responsible for the
maintenance of the buildings, grounds and utilities of the
campus. He directs the operations of the Dining Hall through
the College Dietician, and the Bookstore, Snack Bar, and
Post Office through their respective Managers. He assists in
the planning of new buildings and development of the
campus.

THE COMPTROLLER
/. E. McWhorter

The Comptroller is the business manager of the college.
All matters pertaining to purchase, finances and payments
of money must be handled through his office.

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DEAN OP STUDENT AFFAIRS

]ohn J. Pershing

The Dean of Student Affairs acts as coordinator for
the admissions office, the placement office, and the student
personnel program, including student activities, student dis-
cipline, student government, student organizations, student
health services, student housing and financial aid to students.

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ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Georgia Martin

The Associate Dean of Student Affairs is responsible
for the guidance program, personal counseling, and testing.
She works with individual students and coordinates with
the housing program, psychological clinic and with faculty
advisors.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES & PLACEMENT

David Parkman

The Director of Student Activities plans and coordinates
student entertainment with SGA committees, and assists
organizations and publications. As Director of Placement, he
informs students of employment opportunities in the various
fields of student interests and assists students in securing
positions for which they are qualified and likely to find suc-
cess and satisfaction.

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

Donald Gehring

The Director of Housing is responsible for the activities
program and for student government within the residence
halls. Housing assignments are made by this office. The
housing director supervises the physical operation of residence
halls and selects, trains and supervises resident hall coun-
selors.

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID
James Minter

The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for all
programs of financial assistance to students, including scho-
larships, loans, and employment. He counsels students on
their financial problems.

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Helen Womack

The Director of Admissions is responsible for processing
the applications of students for admission to West Georgia
College. Prior to actual admission, students should corres-
pond with this office for information about admission. Once
on the campus, the student should consult other appropriate
academic officers. Questions of re-admission once a person
has been a student in the college are the concern of the Dean
of the College.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Dr. William P. Downey, Director

The College Doctor and Nurses are employed by the
college to maintain the health of the students and college
employees.

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p THE LIBRARY

I 4 Annie Belle Weaver, Librarian

The Librarian has charge of the college library and is

'/ responsible for its administration. Students will find in the

Librarian a person who can help them secure material needed

for reading. Order is maintained in the library in order to

, y , . make it a place conducive to study.

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Tracy Stallings

The Director of Public Relations is in charge of all
publicity and publications of the college. He is the represen-
tative of the college at high school college day programs.

SEPTEMBER
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25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER

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L^atendar ^cnedule
FALL QUARTER. 1966-67

September 2

September 18-20
September 21
September 22

September 26

October 24-25

Last day for new students to file
applications for fall quarter.
Freshman orientation.
Registration 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Classes begin, 8:00 a.m.
Registration for evening classes
5:30-6:30 p.m.; evening classes
begin 6:30 p.m.

Last day for registration and for
class changes.

Mid-term examinations.

NOVEMBER

12 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 II 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

November 23

Thanksgiving recess begins at
noon.

November 28 Classes resume, 8:00 a.m.

DECEMBER

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

II 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1967

JANUARY

12 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 II 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 23

29 30 31

FEBRUARY

3 4
10 11

5 6 7 1
12 13 14 15 16 17
19 20 21 22 23 24
26 27 28

MARCH

12 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 II

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 2! 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

December 6-9 Examinations. (Examinations for
evening classes, December 5.)

Dec. 9-Jan. 1 Christmas recess.

December 12 Last day for new students to file

application for winter quarter.

WINTER QUARTER, 1966-67

January 2 Registration, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.;

registration for evening classes,
5:00-6:30 p.m.; evening classes
begin, 6:30 p.m.

January 3 Classes begin.

January 6 Last day for registration or for

schedule changes.

February 6-7 Mid-term examinations.

March 2 Last day for new students to file

applications for spring quarter.

March 13 Examinations, evening classes.

March 14-17 Examinations, day classes.

March 18-21 Spring recess.

SPRING QUARTER, 1966-67

March 22
March 23

March 27

APRIL

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 II 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

April 20-2

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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MAY

12 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 II 12 13

May 24

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

June 1-6

JUNE

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

June?

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30

Registration, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Classes begin 8:00 a.m.
Registration for evening classes,
5:30-6:30; evening classes begin
6:30 p.m.

Last day for registration and for
schedule changes.

Mid-term examinations.

Last day for new students to file
applications for summer quarter.

Examinations. (Examinations,

evening classes, June 1.)

Graduation, 8:00 p.m.

SUMMER QUARTER, 1967

JULY

June 11-12

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

June 13

9 10 II 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

June 14

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

July 3-4

July 5

AUGUST

12 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 II 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19

August ]

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Freshman orientation.
Registration.
Classes begin.

Holiday.
Classes resume.

Examinations.

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DINING HALL

Meals at West Georgia College are served cafeteria style from modern
steam tables. The aims of the dining hall are to serve at a moderate cost
food which is properly cooked, attractive in appearance, and of such a
variety as will allow the choice of an adequate meal and to make the
surroundings of the students inviting, pleasant and restful.

Students are expected to maintain high standards of behavior in the
dining hall. Students are asked to cooperate in helping to maintain high
standards by:

1. Showing consideration for others and taking their proper place
in the serving line.

2. Appearing neatly dressed for each meal. Athletic or gym clothes,
slides or shower shoes, and football jerseys or T-shirts are not
worn in the dining hall. Men wear coats, dress shirts and ties
and women wear Sunday dress for the noon meal on Sundays,

3. Presenting meal tickets at each meal and by keeping tickets in a
readable condition. Meal tickets are not transferable. Students
without tickets will be expected to pay for their meal but if the
ticket is presented within 48 hours, refunds will be made between
3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

HEALTH SERVICE

The college provides a health service for all students and college
employees. The infirmary is located on the ground floor in Mandevilie
Hall Annex.

The infirmary hours are as follows:

Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. 10:30 P.M.

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M.

After closing hours a nurse is on duty for emergencies only. If an
emergency arises after closing hours, the student is asked to report to the
host, or counselor, who will contact the nurse by phone. Proper arrange-
ments for the student will then be made by the nurse.

All students are requested to report to the infirmary when ill. If
illness prevents attending class, the student should get an excuse from
the infirmary before missing class. If the illness does not warrant immed-
iate attention, the student should report after class.

The doctor will see students at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. A stu-
dent should be examined by the nurse prior to this time.

All students have the privilege of subscribing to the accident insurance
offered by the college at a cost of $9.00 for twelve months. Insurance may
be procured any quarter on a pro rata basis.

All students and faculty who do not have meal tickets for the dining
room must pay for meals while confined to the infirmary.

Students will be expected to adhere to the procedures and policies
established by the Health Committee.

The Tanner Memorial Hospital provides additional health and emer-
gency service.

LIBRARY HOURS AND REGULATIONS

The Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. On Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m.

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until 10:00 p.m. On Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and on
Sundays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If demand is sufficient Library
hours will be increased on weekends before or during final exams, the
Library will be open from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in addition to the morning
hours.

Books not specifically reserved may be drawn from the library
for a period of two weeks.

Books on special reserve must be used in the library except for
overnight use and must be returned by 9:00 a.m. the following morning.

Books on a three-day reserve may be checked from the library for a
period of three days and are not renewable.

Periodicals may not be taken from the library,

A fine of 2c a day is charged for books not returned on time.

A fine of 15c for the first hour and 5c for each additional hour
is charged on special reserve books not returned on time.

COLLEGE STORE

For the convenience of the students, the college maintains a store
on the campus where students may purchase textbooks, pencils, pens,
notebooks, stationery, toilet articles, etc.

The cost of textbooks will depend upon the courses taken and wheth-
er books are purchased new or used. New texts will cost approximately
$30.00 per quarter; used texts, about one-third less. Store hours are 8:00-
4:30 Monday-Friday and 9:00-12:00 on Saturdays.

STUDENT BANK

The business office operates a bank for the benefit of students who
wish to deposit funds for their personal use. Funds may be drawn out
as needed in the business office only. Withdrawals should be held to a
minimum in number and not less than $4 in amount. Hours are 8:00-3:30
Monday-Friday and 8:30-11:30 on Saturday.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Each resident hall on campus has an automatic washer and dryer.

The Apex Linen Service offers a linen service for all students who
are interested. This service includes two sheets, one pillow case, and four
large bath towels each week of the school year, except summer school.
The cost is $28.00 for the school year. Additional information is mailed
to each student upon receipt of a request for housing.

COLLEGE POST OFFICE

The college post office is located in the student lounge on the
ground floor of the Biology Building. The same box is kept by a student
as long as he is enrolled at West Georgia College. Mail should be address-
ed in this form:

John Doe

Box 000

West Georgia College

CarroUton, Georgia 30117

All United States mail services including registered mail, insured
mail, and purchases of money orders are provided by the College Post
Office. Through the inter-office serv'ice, mail may be sent to other stu-
dents and faculty free. Both name and box number are required on mail
being sent to a fellow student.

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Post office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri-
day and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday.

STUDENT LOUNGE

A student lounge is located on the ground floor of the Biology
Building. This lounge serves as a student center until the completion
of the Student Center Building now under construction. Snack bar service
is available in the student lounge between 7 : 30 and 3 : 30 Monday through
Friday. Also vending machines providing a variety of products are avail-
able. The lounge is open until 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and
from 1:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Table games
can be checked out with an ID card between 4:30 and 10:30 on weekdays
and during all regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.

For student use there is a TV set. The Student Lounge is a favorite
place for students between and after classes.

STUDENT HOUSING

West Georgia College provides on-campus housing for the majority
of the students who desire it. All residence halls are supervised by
faculty members and staff personnel. Each hall elects its own house
council to provide the residents an atmosphere contributing to the
intellectual and social experiences of each student.

The Housing Office maintains a file on college- approved town
housing and aids students in securing it. Single students who do not
commute are required to live on campus as long as space is available.

All students applying for housing for the fall quarter are required
to make a twenty-five dollar deposit. This deposit is not refundable if
cancellation is made within twenty days prior to the opening of the
quarter. The deposit is credited against the fall quarter rental.

For the academic year 1966-67, freshman students will be given
first priority on housing. Other classes will be housed to the limit of
capacity. With the completion of housing now under construction, it is
anticipated that space will be available for all students requesting
Housing.

For new students, dormitory rooms are reserved in the order in
which applicants are accepted either tentatively or finally for admission.
It is the responsibility of the student to mail a housing card, which will
be provided by the office of admissions, to the Director of Housing.
Receipt of the housing request will be acknowledged within a few days.
but room assignment will not be made until the student fulfills all
admission requirements. It is therefore to the student's best interest
to complete all admission requirements as soon as he possibly can.

Students already enrolled in the college will obtain housing request
cards from the. Director of Housing.

Students furnish their own pillows, pillow cases, sheets, blankets,
bedspreads and towels and room accessories such as study lamps,
draperies, scatter rugs, etc.

All residence halls and the dining hall will be closed between
quarters.

AWARDS AND HONORS

American Association of University Professors Award
The West Georgia Chapter of the American Association of University
Professors presents an annual award to the senior who has achieved the
highest scholastic average of the graduating class.

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Delbert Clark Award
As a memorial to the late Delbert Clark, nationally known leader in
adult education, an award may be presented annually to leaders in the
adult education field in recognition of outstanding achievements. Selection
is made by a faculty committee.

Founders Day Award

A Founders Day award may be presented annually to a friend of
West Georgia College who has made outstanding contributions to the
cultural and economic life of the college. Selection is made by a faculty
committee. Under exceptional circumstances more than one award may
be made.

Herndon Award

As a memorial to Thomas A. Herndon, Jr., a graduate of the class
of 1939, friends and classmates established an award in 1953. Each year
sheepskin brochures are awarded to freshmen or sophomores who have
exhibited outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, civic leadership,
interest and participation in the fields of social and political sciences as
exemplified by the late Tom Herndon. The selections are made by a joint
committee of faculty and students.

Watson Award
As a memorial to Gordon Watson, late professor of English, each
year the college awards honorary certificates to outstanding juniors and
seniors, who in the estimation of the faculty, have attained distinction in
their work, and who have exhibited these qualities of character, intelligent
leadership, conscientious devotion to duty, unfailing courtesy, and ad-
herence to truth and beauty for which this esteemed teacher is so well
remembered.

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
The names of a limited number of West Georgia College seniors are
included each year in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Senior students chosen for this honor are selected by a faculty and stu-
dent committee on a basis of scholastic standing, participation in campus
and community activities, and leadership ability and potential.

Art Awards

A joint committee of the Student Government Association and the
faculty of the Art Department annually selects for purchase prize awards
one or more examples of student art work. Such works are exhibited for
one year in the library and are then placed permanently in appropriate
places on campus.

Science Awards

The faculty of the Science Division annually awards prizes to stu-
dents achieving the highest records in mathematics, physics, chemistry,
biology, and geography.

STUDENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation
that they have developed acceptable personal standards of conduct and
ethics. Also, students are expected to have respect for the regulations of
the college and the community and for the standards of their fellow
students and of the college. Students assume responsibility for their own
conduct and, through their hall councils and the Student Judiciary
Committee, accept the responsibility for the behavior of their fellow
students.

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College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates
and continue until the time of graduation or withdrawal. Students should
realize that any behavior which reflects adversely upon the students of
West Georgia College or upon the college will make the individual in-
volved liable for disciplinary action. This is true whether the incident
occurs on-campus or off-campus.

To aid students, the Student Government Association has developed
some standards and guides. It is hoped that these will assist students
in knowing just what is expected of them.

Automobiles: The use of an automobile is a privilege. Drivers should
at all times have their car under control, respect pedestrian traffic
and observe traffic regulations of the college and of the community.
All automobiles used by students must be registered with the Cam-
pus Security Office. Freshmen living on campus are not to have
possession of, or use of, an automobile.

Alcoholic Beverages: There will be no drinking or possession of alco-
holic beverages at any time on the campus.

Fireworks and Firearms: Fireworks and firearms are prohibited on
campus. Arrangements should be made with the Resident Counselor
for storage of firearms.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the auditorium, gymnasium, swim-
ming pool area, the library and in classrooms.

Dating: Students should not use the auditorium, classroom, gymnasium
or the chapel for dating or loitering at any time. Overly-enthusiastic
displays of affection are in poor taste and embarrassing to others.

Residence Halls: Each residence hall has house rules by which the
residents feel they can best achieve conditions for desirable group
living and enable each resident to satisfactorily meet the educational
demands required by the academic program.

Permissions: A permission blank will be mailed to parents of women
students so that they may check the privileges they would like to
give their daughter for the school year.

Permissions checked on the permission form are the ones the
student has. All others must be obtained from the parent and approv-
ed by the college. Telegrams and telephone calls will not be accepted.

Dress: West Georgia College students are receiving an education prepar-
ing them for entrance into various professions. During one's college
years, one should develop a practice of dressing in a manner which
is appropriate for the occasion and in good taste. Following are
some suggestions as to what is and what is not acceptable:

1. As a West Georgia College student, one should remember that
at all times one is a representative of the College in the eyes of
the public both on-campus and off-campus and should, there-
fore, dress accordingly.

2, Men may wear sports apparel (not athletic apparel) on campus
except to the library, and to the dining hall on Sundays.
Women may wear sports apparel (slacks, pedal pushers, culottes,
and tailored shorts) on campus after 4 p.nf, on class days and all
day Saturday (but not Sunday) except to the library and classes.
All students going off-campus at any time should dress appro-
priate for the occasion for which one is leaving the campus.

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3. Athletic apparel is appropriate only for participation in intra-
mural activities, intercollegiate athletics and for physical edu-
cation classes. Such apparel should not be worn elsewhere on the
campus at any time except in going to and from the above men-
tioned activities.

4. Cut-off jeans, athletic jersies and sweatshirts are not acceptable
campus attire other than for participation in athletic activities.

5. Apparel which is too tight or too short is not appropriate or in
good taste at any time.

6. Shoes, not thongs or flip-flops, should be worn at all times other
than while in residence halls.

7. Men should wear shirts at all times except in their residence
halls or when participating in athletic activities.

8. While using the public rooms of the residence halls, one should
be dressed as for campus wear. (See No. 2.)

Changing of Student Regulations and Standards

The Student Government Association shall be empowered to recom-
mend to the Advisory Council of the Faculty desired changes. Students
shall be notified of approved changes through announcement in the
West Georgian. Changes will become effective upon publication.

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY

As a student, I believe that there exists between West Georgia
College and myself a reciprocal responsibility which must be mutually
acknowledged and respected if our academic objectives are to be realized.
Recognizing that my behavior will reflect upon my fellow students and
upon the college, I agree to comply with the ordinary rules of good
conduct and with the standards set up by the college so long as I am
enrolled here.

In return, I consider it the obligation of the college to provide me
with an opportunity for self-government and with channels through
which I may express myself and present my grievances, to acknowledge
my right to academic freedom, and to respect me as a responsible
individual.

Student Welfare Commission
Student Government Association

David Bailey

Walter Jones

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PROBATION AND DISMISSAL

SCHOLASTIC PROBATION

Students who are not doing satisfactory work are placed on scholastic
probation as a means of emphasizing for them the necessity of analyzing
their situation to determine the cause of poor work.

Any student failing to maintain a 1.5 average or receiving two or
more academic grades below C during a quarter will be placed on proba-
tion until scholarship is satisfactory. A student enrolled for less than fif-
teen quarter hours who fails to maintain a 1.5 average will be placed on
probation. The student may remove himself from probation by passing
at least ten hours with a grade of C or better in one quarter.

The grade of I (Incomplete) is considered to be an F for purposes
of determining probationary status. As soon as the instructor changes this
grade, the student's name will be removed from the probation list, pro-
vided the grades then justify it.

Although scholastic probation normally is based upon final grades
and begins the following quarter, a dormitory student or a resident student
who drops below the normal load of fifteen hours is placed on probation
effective on the date on which he dropped below the minimum and is as
of that date ineligible to participate in college-sponsored activities.

Any student who is on probation at the close of the spring quarter
must attend summer session at West Georgia College and remove himself
from scholastic probation if he wishes to attend the college the next fall
quarter. Otherwise he must remain out until the winter quarter.

A student on probation at the end of his last previous quarter in
attendance shall not be eligible to participate in activities requiring public
performance or to hold a student office. Eligibility is determined by final
grades. Mid-term grades neither place the student on probation nor re-
move him from it. Students on probation shall not be allowed to register
for courses which require or which might require public performances
(e.g., choir; English 211, Introduction to Drama; English 204, Argumen-
tation and Debate). Music majors are permitted to enroll in such courses
if their major requires it but are not permitted to participate in off-
campus performances.

Students on probation are not eligible for employment as student
assistants. Those who engage in part-time employment outside the college
should relinquish such employment.

SCHOLASTIC DISMISSAL

A student on scholastic probation must remove himself from such
probation during the next succeeding quarter. If he fails to do so, he will
be dismissed and must remain out one quarter. A student who is dismissed
for the first time may return on probation in any quarter except the fall.
If the first dismissal occurs at the end of the winter or spring quarter, the
student may elect to enroll for the next quarter rather than to remain out.
Should he fail to remove himself from probation, this will be considered
his second dismissal.

A student who has twice been dismissed may not again be admitted
as a candidate for a degree. This regulation shall not, however, constitute
a bar to the student's admission to particular courses after the lapse of a
time interval sufficient to obtain evidence that his scholastic disabilities
have been overcome.

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A student failing in all his work will be dismissed and will not have
the option to return for the next quarter. He may apply for probationary
re-entrance in any quarter except the fall.

A full-time student who is dropped for excessive absences from two
courses will be dismissed from college for the remainder of the quarter.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

A student may be placed on disciplinary probation or asked to with-
draw from the college when he seems to be unable to adjust to campus
life and the discipUne of group living, indicates unwillingness to profit
by the course of study offered by the college, or conducts himself in such
a way as to reflect unfavorably upon the reputation of the college
community.

A student may appeal the disciplinary action by submitting an
appeal in writing to the Chairman of the Faculty Committee on Discipline.

ABSENCES

Students are expected to attend classes faithfully. The instructor will
determine specific absence policy in his class. He may, if he deems the
absences justified, permit the student to remain in class, or he may drop
him. If extraordinary circumstances exist, the student so dropped may
appeal to the Absence Committee for reinstatement. Such reinstatement
has seldom been granted.

A circular will inform the instructor of absences resulting from col-
lege-sponsored activities. A student not well enough to attend class should
report to the infirmary and should present an infirmary slip on return to
class. The student is expected to explain all other absences to his in-
structor.

A non-dormitory student who must be absent more than three suc-
cessive days is required to notify the Dean of Student Affairs immediately.

In no case may a student miss more than twenty-five per cent of his
classes (13 absences) and receive credit for the course. Since only under
extraordinary and justifiable circumstances would a student reach this
limit, he can be given a WP (withdrawal passing) or WF (withdrawal
failing).

If a student is dropped by his instructor for excessive cuts he is
placed on scholastic probation; if he is dropped from a second course
he is dismissed from the college for the remainder of the quarter. (See
"Scholastic Probation" and "Scholastic Dismissal.")

A student unable for legitimate reasons to continue attendance in
a class should formally drop the class or withdraw from college. (See
"Course Changes" and "Withdrawals.")

GRADE REPORTS

Grade reports for every college student are sent by the registrar
to parents or guardian at the end of each quarter.

At the middle of each quarter the registrar sends to the parents or
guardian a report of each first-quarter freshman and all other stu-
dents who fall below a C average in any course.

The student and his parents are notified at the middle and end of
any quarter if the student has placed himself on scholastic probation.

SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS.

Permission must be obtained from the office of the Dean of the
College to take a final examination outside of the regular schedule. Only
in very exceptional circumstances will such permission be granted.

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GRADES

The following grading system is used:

Grade points
per credit hour

A Superior 4

B Above average 3

C Average 2

D Poor 1

F Failure

S Satisfactory

U Unsatisfactory

W Withdrew

WP Withdrew, passing

WF Withdrew, failing

AU Auditor

The grades of S and U are reserved for some courses which carry
credit but no grade points, such as Education 420-421-422 (Apprentice
Teaching) and certain seminar courses. These courses are not considered
in computing grade point ratio.

A student who officially withdraws from a course will receive a
grade of W (withdrew), WP (withdrew, passing), or WF (withdrew
failing). The grade of W is given when the student withdraws before
the instructor has evidence of the quality of the student's work in the
course. A grade of WP is given only when the work already done in the
course is of C quality or higher. The W and WP grades are not con-
sidered in computing grade point averages. The WF grade is counted as
an F. Those who drop out without clearing through the dean's or the
registrar's office or who are dropped for excessive absences wilt receive
an F.

The grade I (Incomplete) indicates that the student has been unable
to complete the work of the course. It is given only when the work al-
ready done has been of an acceptable quality. The requirement must be
completed during the next quarter in residence. If the incomplete grade
is not removed at that time, the grade becomes an F.

The grade point ratio is the grade average made by a student on
all work for which he has enrolled. It is obtained by dividing the total
number of grade points earned by the total number of quarter hours
attempted.

THE DEAN'S LIST

Students who achieve a grade point ratio of 3.5, on a minimum of
15 quarter hours, with no grade below B, will be placed on the dean's list.

CLASSIFICATION

Freshmen are those students who at the beginning of the academic
year have less than 40 quarter hours of academic credit with an average
grade of C or better; sophomores, those with 40 or more credit hours of
academic credit with an average of C or better, but less than 85; juniors
those with 85 or more quarter hours of academic credit with an average of
C or better, but less than 130; seniors, those with 130 or more hours of
academic credit with an average grade of C or better. Students retain
their class designation during the academic year. No changes in classifi-
cation are made between the quarters of the academic year.

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

1. Students should attend class faithfully and attempt to pursue
their studies in a scholarly manner. This means that not only should
they submit assignments on the date due or earlier and be prepared
for tests at anytime, but that they should go as far beyond the require-
ments of a course as their abilities and interests allow.

2. Students should show the utmost respect and courtesy toward
fellow students and faculty members both inside and outside the class-
room.

3. When any student submits any work to be graded by an instruc-
tor, that work must be entirely his own.

A. This rule applies not only to final examinations and hour
quizes, but also to pop quizes, lab reports, themes, book reports,
term papers and projects, and any homework that is to be
graded.

B. In the case of any formal paper presented for grading, there
must be no plagiarism. Plagiarism is the stealing and passing
off as one's own the ideas or writing of another. This means
that a student cannot submit as his own work the work of
another student or faculty member on this campus or elsewhere,
or the work of a scholar found in some written source. It is

' true that certain ideas are so general that they are, as it were,

"in the public domain" and need not have citations as to their
sources, but the student must be careful. In general, he should fol-
low two rules. If he is directly quoting a source, word for word, he
should use quotation marks around the quotation, footnote the
source, and cite the page number in the appropriate position in
the footnote. If he is not quoting, but paraphrasing (changing
only the wording, but not the idea), he need not use quotation
marks, but he still must give a footnote to the source, taking
care to cite the page or pages quoted.

4. When any student submits work to an instructor to be graded,
he should be willing to sign a statement to the effect that he neither
gave nor received assistance while preparing that work, whether the
instructor requires such a statement or not.

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STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The West Georgian

The West Georgian, student newspaper, is as old as the college itself.
The West Georgian was awarded the Ail-American honor rating last year
by the Associated Collegiate Press. Advisors Kennedy, Stallirigs, Mathews.

The Chieftain
The Chieftain, the college yearbook, is so named because the Indian
is the emblem of the college. The first issue of the Chieftain appeared in
1934. The Chieftain has been awarded first honor rating several times by
the National Scholastic Press Association. Advisors McMichael, Jackson,
Hethcox.

The Eclectic
The Eclectic is the literary magazine of West Georgia College. It
provides students with an opportunity to discuss, edit and publish works
of general literary interest. It appears quarterly and contains poems, short
stories, literary essays, and some art work. Advisors W. Swanson,
Hethcox.

LECTURES, CONCERTS AND ASSEMBLIES

West Georgia College students have many opportunities to ex-
perience cultural aspects of a liberal education. During the course of
the academic year 1965-66, programs jointly sponsored by West Georgia
College and The West Georgia Mutual Concert Association have included
The Little Angels, a Korean children's dance group, the Ruth Mitchell
Dancers, the duo-pianists Nelson and Neal, the Longine Symphonette,
the Gregg Smith Singers, the Backporch Majority, and Metropolitan
Opera singer Nell Rankin.

A lecture series entitled "Areas of Conflict In The Cold War" was
sponsored by the Division of Social Sciences and the Department of
Adult Education. Mrs. Marietta Tree, the United States' first woman
ambassador to the United Nations, spoke on "The United Nations,
Man's Last Great Hope." A series presenting the gubernatorial candidates
was also held. Programs are designed to give the students a broad range
of talents and topics.

The proximity of Atlanta to CarroUton gives the students the oppor-
tunity to enjoy the cultural offerings of that city. The college often spon-
sors trips to Atlanta to see the attractions in which the students are
interested.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the co-curricular pro-
gram at West Georgia College. The college is a member of the Georgia
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Inter-
collegiate Athletics. Intercollegiate athletic policy is determined by the
faculty committee on Intercollegiate Athletics.

Men compete in the following intercollegiate sports: baseball, basket-
ball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball.
Conference championships are determined in most sports, and outstanding
teams and individuals compete in national tournaments. Besides sports-
days, women compete with teams from other colleges in basketball, golf,
tennis, and volleyball.

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INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS

Opportunities for recreation, social contacts and healthful exercise
are provided by the college through an excellent intramural program for
those not participating in intercollegiate athletics, A variety of team and
individual sports are provided in which the individual may compete.
The intramural program is administered by M.A.A. and W.A.A. All
students are urged to participate in this program.

FORMAL DANCES

Four formal dances are held during the year. These include the
Fall Festival Dance, the Homecoming Dance, the Sweetheart Dance
and the Spring Dance. The spring dance, sponsored by the junior class,
is given in honor of the graduating seniors.

DEBATE TOURNAMENT

The annual West Georgia College Intercollegiate Debate Tournament,
promoted by the Debate Club, is held during the winter. This event
attracts teams from many southeastern colleges.

DRAMATICS

One major theatrical production and several experimental plays are
presented each quarter under the sponsorship of Alpha Theta. Tryouts
are open to all students.

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

Each year the college has a special week in May during which many
types of activities are held. Major events of the week include exhibits,
lectures, panel discussions, and other programs from the field of fine
arts, social science, and the sciences.

CHOIR

The choir presents a Christmas concert at the close of the fall
quarter, a special program at Easter, and a final concert on the last
Sunday of the spring quarter. Sponsor Abercrombie.

BAND

The band presents several concerts on campus during the year,
including a Christmas and spring concert. It provides music along with
the choir for commencement and special convocations. Sponsor Dejong.

MOVIES

Outstanding movies are shown weekly, normally on Tuesday nights
at 7:30. Movies are selected by the Student Center Committee. Students
may submit requests for certain movies to the Student Activities office.

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ALPHA PHI OMEGA

Alpha Phi Omega is a national service fraternity established with
the purpose of promoting leadership, friendship and service on the college
campus. The organization affords its members a chance to serve the
students and faculty, youth and community, members of the fraternity
and the nation as participating citizens. The major requirements for mem-
bership are based on scholarship and past or present affiliation with the
Boy Scouts of America. Advisor England.

ALPHA THETA

The purpose of the Alpha Theta organization is to stimulate interest
and promote skill in acting, directing, and stage management, as well as
to further the knowledge of the individual in drama. It also gives each
member an over-all concept of the ideals and practices in all aspects of
theatre.

The club presents one three-act play at the end of each quarter dur-
ing the regular school year. Membership is open to any student interested
in drama or allied divisions of the theatre. Advisors Buice, Carpenter.

BAPTIST STUDENT UNION

The Baptist Student Union is the campus organization sponsored by
the Baptist Church. Membership is open to any student. Its purpose is
to help the student to develop and broaden his religious, educational and
social interests. Advisor Griffin.

BIOLOGY CLUB

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate an interest in the
biological sciences. Films, lectures, and experiments are used to reach
these ends. Advisor Gunn.

CANTERBURY

The Canterbury Club is the campus organization sponsored by the
Episcopal Church. Membership, however, is open to any student. Its pur-
pose is to help the student develop and broaden his religious, educational
and social interests. Advisor Kennedy.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY

The purpose of this organization is to promote interest in chemistry,
to develop student leadership, to gvj^ opportunity for student and faculty
expression, and to promote scholarship in chemistry. Advisors Wirsing,
Jacobs.

CIRCLE K CLUB

The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton has established a Circle K Club to
promote civic welfare of the college. It desires to develop within members
the high degree of citizenship and social service exemplified by the con-
stitution and by-laws of Kiwanis International. Members are selected on
the basis of scholarship, civic interest, and leadership. Advisor Wirsing.

COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

The purpose is to promote the education of exceptional children and
youth through stimulating, furthering, and strengthening the interests
of young adults in this facet of professional education. Advisor de Hoop.

DANCE CLUB

The Dance Club is a creative, performing arts group for men and
women interested in modern dance and jazz interpretations. Dance pro-

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grams are given throughout the year and recitals are given during the
spring quarter. Advisor McVaigh.

DEBATE CLUB

The Debate Club is composed of students interested in standard
debate and individual forensic activity. The national collegiate debate
topic is used, and teams enter novice and varsity competition on a regional
basis. Advisor Ellis.

DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN

The purpose of the Verein is to give its members the opportunity
to become better acquainted with the customs and civilization of the
German people through formal as well as informal meetings or programs.
Membership in the organization is open to students who are taking or
have taken a course in German, or to students who express a speaking
or written knowledge of the German language. Advisor Sapp.

EL CIRCULO ESPANOL

El Circulo Espanol is open to any student interested in the Spanish
language and in Spain and Latin America. The purpose of the club is to
stimulate interest in the Spanish language and in the cultures of the
people of Spain and of South and Central America. Advisor Neblett.

HISTORY-POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB

Any student interested in the promotion of the study of history and
the creation of better citizenship is eligible for membership in the History
Club. The officers of the organization are constitutionally required to be
history majors. At bi-monthly meetings, the programs deal with historical
topics through forums, lectures, tours, and pictures. Advisor Griffin.

THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL ^

The Interfaith Council assumes the responsibility for directing organ-
ized religious activities on the campus; encourages church attendance; en
deavors to instill in the students a deeper understanding of their faith;
and engages generally in a program of religious emphasis.

Students are urged to attend the local church of the denomination
of their choice. College buses take them to both morning and evening
services. Advisor Barnes.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ORGANIZATION

The club is open to foreign and American students to discuss means
of improving harmony between the nationalities. Advisor Huck.

LE CERCLE FRANCAIS

Le Cercle Francais is composed of students interested in French life
and culture. The purpose of this club is to help students become better
acquainted with the language and customs of France. Advisor Lipham.

LEHERMEN'S CLUB

This club is composed of men students who have received a letter
awarded for superior performance on one of the varsity teams of the
college. Advisor Wilson.

LITERARY CLUB

The Literary Club, whose membership is open to all students in-
terested in literature, is concerned with pronu'^ting an interest in literary
matters; fostering student writing, both creative and critical; and stimula-
ting the development of cultural interest through regular programs. The
Literary Club meets twice each month. It sponsors the college literary

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magazine, The Eclectic, and also from time to time sponsors full-length
movies of literary and cultural interests. Advisors Norrell, Murphy.

MATHEMATICS CLUB

The purpose of the Mathematics Club is to promote opportunities for
its members to explore the field of mathematics and to promote the en-
joyment of study and research. Any student who is working toward a
major or minor in the field of mathematics may be considered a can-
didate for membership provided he has at least a 2.0 average and has
completed Analytic Geometry (Mathematics 103). Advisor Hand.

MEN'S INTRAMURAL ASSOCIATION

The Men's Intramural Association is an organization whose only pur-
pose is to encourage and provide opportunities for active participation in
intramural sports. Incoming freshmen and transfers should join and become
active participants in as many of the activities as possible. Some of the
activities offered are flag football, volleyball, Softball, basketball, horse-
shoes, table tennis, foul shooting, tug of war, bowling. Individual and
team trophies are awarded to the winners of the various activities at the
end of each school year. Advisor Lambert.

NEWMAN CLUB

The Newman Club is the campus organization sponsored by the
Catholic Church. Membership, however, is open to any student. Its pur-
pose is to help the student develop and broaden his religious, educational
and social interests. Advisor Moriarty.

PHI BETA LAMBDA

Phi Beta Lambda is open to any student interested in the field of
business. The chapter is affiliated with the state and national organiza-
tions. Its purposes are to create more understanding and interest in busi-
ness education, to develop character, and to train for useful citizenship.
Social as well as professional meetings are held at regular intervals.
Advisor Gibson.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB

The purpose of the Physical Education Majors Club is to stimulate
and promote professional growth and personal relationships through
activities, meetings and special programs. Advisors Lambert, McNabb.

PSYCHOLOGY CLUB

The purpose of the Psychology Club is three- fold: (1) to provide
opportunities for those interested in the field of psychology to discuss
mutual interests and problems, (2) to stimulate and foster interest in
the professional field of psychology, and (3) to provide contacts with
people in the field of psychology and experiences that contribute to the
student's understanding and growth. Anyone interested in the field of
psychology may make application to the membership chairman. Advisor
Nix.

WEST GEORGIA SPELEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY

The purpose of this organization is to promote the orderly explora-
tion of caverns. Selected caverns are toured by the club each quarter under
the guidance of club officers. Membership is open to all students who
purchase the required equipment and agree to abide by the safety and
cave conservation rules of the club. Advisor Madeley.

STUDENTS FOR PRIVATE ENTERPRISE CLUB

This organization's purpose is to stimulate an interest in private

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enterprise, to provide speakers to the public, to promote private enter-
prise, and to perform other services which will help students appreciate
the fact that private enterprise is our greatest strength. Advisor
Flemister.

STUDENT ART LEAGUE

The Student Art League has been organized primarily for the stu-
dents; however, any faculty or staff member of the college interested in
the visual arts is invited to join. The purpose of this league is to promote
interest and use of the visual arts on campus. Opportunities are provided
to help the members to become acquainted and enjoy the mutual benefit
of exchanging ideas and engaging in the privileges of the league. Advisor
Jobson.

STUDENT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Student Education Association is open to all students who are
interested in teaching. The Tieje-Downs Chapter is affiliated with the
state and national organizations and provides contact with leaders in the
profession and opportunities for experiences that will contribute to
growth toward becoming a teacher. Advisors Lightsey, Davidson.

WESLEY FOUNDATION

The Wesley Foundation is the campus organization sponsored by the
Methodist Church. Membership is open to any student. Its purpose is to
help the student to develop and broaden his religious, educational and
social interests. Advisor J. Mark Miller.

WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP

The Westminster Fellowship is the organization for Presbyterian stu-
dents. The club's purpose is to encourage expansion of the student's
educational, intellectual and social life within a Christian framework.
Advisor Radcliff.

WOMEN'S RECREATION ASSOCIATION

Membership in the Woman's Recreation Association is open to ail
women students on the campus. The purpose of the association is to foster
and promote athletic and recreational activities through the athletic board
in cooperation with the department of physical education.

Activities offered in the intramural program are soccer, field hockey,
basketball, volleyball, speedball, Softball, tennis, golf, archery, badminton,
table tennis, horseshoes, swimming, bowling, track and field events and
other recreational activities. Advisor McNabb.

YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate in young people an
active interest in governmental affairs, to increase the efficiency of pop-
ular government, to foster and perpetuate the ideals of the Democratic
Party and to acquaint voters with the issues and candidates. Advisors
R. Clark, Moriarty.

YOUNG REPUBLICANS

The Young Republicans seek to promote constitutional and conserv-
ative principles of government and to provide practical experience in
campus poHtics.

On the campus scene, the Young Republicans function to enable
members and other students to understand the principles and goals of a
conservative party. Advisor Madeley.

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YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

SGA OFFICERS. 1966-67

RICK BUCKALEW. vice-president; GWENDA WIGGINS, treasurer; BILL
LIPSKI. president; MARIE CROSS, secretary: CLEM PATRICK, judiciary
chairman.

FELLOW STUDENTS:

On behalf of your Student Government Association, I would like to
welcome each of you to West Georgia College.

The present Student Government Association of West Georgia Col-
lege has in recent years, developed into one of the most influential and
dynamic organizations if its kind. It is through the long process of change
and constant updating that it has been able to evolve and grow, and
West Georgia is at present undergoing a great deal of change, not only
physically, but academically as well as socially.

It is through your Student Government that each student is able to
relate ideas, bring forth problems, and strive for change when and where
change is needed. Your S.G.A. is this link of communications between
students, faculty, and the administration.

As your Student Government President, I would like to urge each of
you to support the many activities that are planned for the next year.
A lot will depend on you, the students of West Georgia, for it will be
through your help and cooperation that your Student Government Assoc-
iation and West Georgia College will be able to continue to grow and
prosper for many years to come.

Sincerely,
Bill Lipski,

Student Government Association President

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K^ondtitution
of the Student Body of West Georgia College

Passed by S.G.A. 9/28/65

Preamble
We, the students of West Georgia College, in order to promote a
high standard of conduct; to maintain a desirable atmosphere for intel-
lectual growth and for social activity; to stimulate common understanding
between students, faculty and administration; to protect the individual
rights of each student; and to set forth the general principles that shall
govern the Student Body, do establish this Constitution and By-Laws
of the Student Body of West Georgia College.

' ^ ^ ARTICLE I

Name
The name of this organization shall be the Student Body of West
Georgia College. ^ .

ARTICLE II '

- Objectives

The objectives of this organization are stated in the Preamble to this
Constitution and By-Laws.

ARTICLE III

Membership
Any person accepted as a full-time student in good standing at West
Georgia College is a member of the Student Body and is eligible to parti-
cipate in student government.

ARTICLE IV

Student Body Officers

Section I. The Student Body shall elect the following officers: a
President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, (and the chairman
of the Judiciary Commission). These officers shall also be the officers
of the Student Government Association.

Section II. The President of the Student Body shall come from the
rising Junior or Senior Class; the Vice-President shall come from the rising
Junior or Senior Class; the Judiciary Chairman shall come from the rising
Junior or Senior Class; and the Secretary and Treasurer shall come frori
the rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior Class.

ARTICLE V

Governmental Units
Section I. Student Government shall be administered through
governmental units. The Student Body shall understand that the President
and Board of Regents has ultimate authority in all matters governing
West Georgia College.

Section II. There shall be a Student Government Association.

A. The Student Body officers shall be the officers of the Student Gov-
ernment Association.

B. Members of the Student Government Association shall consist of
the officers, the Presidents of the four academic classes, two elected
representatives from the Senior Class, two elected representatives
from the Junior Class, three elected representatives from the Sopho-

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more Class, and three elected representatives from the Freshman
Class. The President of the Interfaith Council and the editors of the
official student publications shall be ex-officio members. No student
shall represent more than one organization in the Student Govern-
ment Association.

C. The objectives of the Student Government Association are stated in
the Preamble to this Constitution and By-Laws.

D. The Student Government Association shall be the ultimate Student
authority in legislative matters.

E. The Student Government Association shall establish the following
Commissions, Councils, and Committees to facilitate its work:

1. Student Judiciary Commission. This Commission shall be vested
with the responsibility for the Student Judiciary System. It shall
prepare, for the approval of the Student Government Associa-
tion a statute entitled, "Student Judiciary Procedures."

2. Student Welfare Commission. This Commission shall be vested
with the responsibility for recommending to the Student Govern-
ment Association policies concerning the citizenship and general
welfare of the students. It shall prepare for the approval of the
Student Government Association, a statute entitled "A Code for
Student Conduct and Responsibility."

3. Summer Commission. This Commission shall be vested with the
ultimate student authority, both legislative and judicial, during
the summer quarter.

4. College Student Center Council. This Council shall be respon-
sible for the Student Center Building and the activities program
in the building.

5. Calendar Committee. This Committee shall publish and main-
tain a calendar of campus and other events of general interest
to the students.

6. Finance Committee. This Committee shall make recommenda-
tions to the Student Government Association on all monetary
matters which fall within the purview of Student Government
Association activities and establish policy necessary to the
efficient operation of said committee.

7. Student Entertain?nent and Lecture Committee. This Committee
shall plan recreational, lecture, and forum programs on the cam-
pus.

8. Election Committee. This Committee shall prepare, for the
Student Government Association approval, a statute entitled
"Student Election Policies and Procedures." It shall supervise
all Student Body elections and conduct other elections and polls
as directed by the Student Government Association.

9. Special committees may be established as the need arises.

Section III. As a unit of the Student Body, each of the four aca-
demic classes shall be vested with authority to organize at academic levels,
elect class officers, to administer necessary class duties and responsibiluies,
and to provide specific representation to the Student Government Assoc-
iation.

Section IV. House Councils. Each House Council shall be vested
with authority in matters governing student living in each respective
residence hall.

Section V. All officers and members of these governmental units
except the Summer Commission, whether elected or appointed, shall serve

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in their respective positions for a period of one year, entering upon their
duties at th^ time of their installation. It shall be understood that the
presiding officer of any level of the Student Government shall have the
privilege of the floor but he shall have no vote except to break a tie.

ARTICLE VI

Student Body Meetings
The Student Body President shall call all meetings of the Student
Body.

ARTICLE VII

Elections
Section I. All students (registered for ten quarter hours at West
Georgia College) shall be entitled to vote for Student Body officers and
shall be entitled to vote in other general student elections.

Section II. All students registered for ten quarter hours at West
Georgia College and certified by the Registrar's office as being members
of a particular academic class shall be entitled to vote in that particular
election.

Section III. In order to distribute the honors of holding office
among the Student Body and to prevent these offices from becoming an
imposition on any student's time, the following shall not be eligible to
hold any other elective office on the campus: President of the Student
Body, Vice-President of the Student Body, Judiciary Chairman of the
Student Body, Secretary of the Student Body, Treasurer of the Student
Body, Editor and Managing Editor of the West Georgian, Editor and
Associate Editor of the Chieftain, Editor of the Eclectic, and the Presi-
dent of any class or student organization.

Any student holding any of the above mentioned elected offices
may be allowed to complete his term of office, not to exceed one
quarter, should he be elected to a new position.

Section IV. Scholastic and Citizenship Requirements. At the time of
election each candidate for office must have been enrolled at West
Georgia College for two full quarters and have maintained a cumulative
average of "C" during this time, and must not have been of scholastic or
disciplinary probation at the termination of the quarter prior to election,
and must maintain that average throughout his term of office.

Mid-term grades shall apply to Freshmen.

ARTICLE VIII

Parliamentary Procedures
All units of the Student Government shall follow parliamentary
procedures included in Robert's Rules of Order.

ARTICLE IX

Section I. This Constitution shall be amended only when ratified
by a two-thirds favorable vote of those ballots cast by the Student Body.

Section II. The Student Government Association shall, at least
two (2) weeks prior to the date set for the Student Body vote, give
notice that an amendment has been proposed for adoption. Notice shall
be given through publishing the proposed amendment(s) in the West
Georgian.

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BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I

Student Government Association
Section I. There shall be a Student Government Association.

A. The Student Body officers shall be the officers of the Student Gov-
ernment Association. The duties of these officers are as follows:

1. The President shall preside over the regular association meeting
held once every two weeks and over general assemblies of the
Student Body when authorized by the College. With the consent
of the Faculty Advisor of the Student Government Association, he
shall call special meetings of either of these groups. He shall be
chairman as usually pertains to the office of President and is in
charge of all committees of the Student Government Association.

2. The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in the
absence of or at the request of the President. He shall preside
over the Student Welfare Commission.

3. The Judiciary Chairman shall be chairman of the Student Court.

4. The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Student
Government Association and shall perform such other duties as
usually pertain to this office. The Secretary shall also head the
Student Government Calendar Committee.

5. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the financial administra-
tions and records of the Student Government Association. He
shall serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee.

B. Members of the Student Government Association shall consist of the
officers, the Presidents, Vice-Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers of
the four Academic Classes, two elected representatives from the
Senior Class, two elected representatives from the Junior Class, three
elected representatives from the Sophomore Class, and three elected
representatives from the Freshman Class. The President of the Inter-
faith Council and the editors of the official student publications
shall be ex-officio members. No student shall represent more than
one organization in the Student Government Association.

C. The objectives of the Student Government Association are stated
in the Preamble to this Constitution and By-Laws.

D. The Student Government Association shall be the ultimate student
authority in legislative matters.

E. Meetings.

1. The Student Government Association shall meet regularly once
every two weeks as prescribed in the college calendar.

2. Special meetings may be called by the Executive Committee
which is composed of the officers of the Student Government
Association and the Faculty Advisor.

3. Unless excused by the President of the Student Body all members
are required to attend all regular meetings of the Association.
Attendance is desired but not compulsory at special meetings.
After two consecutive unexcused absences from regular meetings
of the Association or four non-consecutive unexcused absences,
a member shall automatically be removed from the Association
upon written notification by the Secretary.

4. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the total members of
the Association. Decisions shall be valid only when considered
by a quorum.

F. Vacancies. The vacancy of a Student Government office shall immed-

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lately be filled by a member of the Student Government Association.

The organization which the member represents shall elect a new

representative to the Student Government Association.
G. The Order of Business. The following order of business shall be used

at all meetings.

Call to order by the President of the Student Body

Roll Call by the Secretary

Committee Reports

Discussion of old business

New business -

Adjournment
H. The Student Government Association shall establish the following

Commissions, Councils, and Committees to facilitate its work. Unless

otherwise designated, the Chairman of each shall be appointed by

the Student Government Association and members will be elected

by the Student Government Association upon nomination of the

Chairman.

1. Student Judiciary Commission. This Commission shall be vested
with the responsibility for the Student Judiciary System.

a. This Commission shall prepare, for the approval of the Stu-
dent Government Association, a statute entitled "Student
Judiciary Procedures." This statute shall state the policies and
procedures for all student judiciary systems. This statute
should be periodically reviewed and any necessary amend-
ments proposed to the Student Government Association.

b. This Commission shall be composed of the following mem-
bers: a chairman and six members, two of whom shall come
from the Senior Class, two from the Junior Class and one

i each from the Sophomore and Freshman Classes. These mem-
bers are to be appointed by the Student Government Assoc-
iation. The Chairman is to be elected by the Student Body
from the rising Junior or Senior Class.

c. Vacancies will be selected from the appropriate class by the
Student Government Association.

2. Student Welfare Commission. This Commission shall be vested
with the responsibility of recommending to the Student Govern-
ment Association policies concerning the citizenship and general
welfare of the students.

a. This Commission shall prepare for the approval of the Stu-
dent Government Association, a statute entitled "A Code for
Student Conduct and Responsibility." This statute shall state
the standards by which all West Georgia students arc to gov-
ern their behavior and their relations with their fellow students
and other members of the campus community. This statute
shall be periodically reviewed and any necessary amendments
proposed to the Student Government Association. This Com-
mission shall be charged with securing student cooperation
with this code.

b. This Commission shall be vested with the authority to develop
specific rules and regulations.

c. This Commission shall recommend to the Student Government
Association the establishment of new student organizations
and activities. This Commission shall, also, evaluate the ob-
jectives of student organizations and their unique contribu-
tion to students.

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d. This Commission shall be concerned with the welfare of all
students and shall investigate any complaints by students and
make recommendations for improving the situation.

e. This Commission shall meet periodically with the dietician to
discuss menus and other topics pertaining to the dining hall.

f. This Commission shall be composed of the following mem-
bers: the Vice-President of the Student Government Assoc-
iation as Chairman, and the number of members the chairman
deems necessary.

3. Summer Commission. This Commission shall be vested with
ultimate authority, both legislative and judicial, during the sum-
mer quarter.

a. This Commission shall be concerned with the general welfare
of all students attending the Summer Quarter.

b. This Commission will receive and/or try any violation of
conduct by students enrolled in the Summer Quarter.

c. This Commission shall fulfill any other duties necessary to
implement the objectives of the Student Government Associa-
tion during the Summer Quarter.

d. This Commission shall be composed of all Student Govern-
ment Association members enrolled in the Summer Quarter.
The Chairman shall be selected by the Student Government
Association prior to the end of the Spring Quarter.

4. College Student Center Council.

a. This Council shall be responsible for the Student Center Build-
ing and the activities program in the building.

b. This Council shall have the authority to determine the policies
for the use of the building and for the allocation of space to
student organizations and activities.

c. This Council shall have the authority to develop programs and
activities which utilize the facilities of this building.

d. This Council's membership shall include:

A Chairman selected by the Student Government Association.

A Secretary selected by the Student Government Association.

A Treasurer selected by the Student Government Association.

Two students selected by the Student Government Association.

Two faculty members elected by the faculty.

A representative from the Alumni Association.

The President of the Student Government Association.

5. The Calendar Committee. This Committee shall maintain and
publish a weekly calendar of campus and other events of general
interest to the students.

a. This Committee shall maintain a calendar of events in the
Student Government Association office.

b. This Committee shall be composed of the following mem-
bers: The Chairman shall be the Secretary of the Student
Government Association and the number of members the
chairman deems necessary.

6. The Finance Committee. This Committee shall make recommen-
dations to the Student Government Association on all monetary
matters which fall within the purview of Student Government
Association activities and establish policy necessary to the
efficient operation of said committee.

a. This Committee shall also receive proposed budgets of the

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various student activity groups receiving funds allocated by
^ the Student Government Association, and in conjunction with
the duly appointed representatives of such organizations this
committee shall prepare budgets for all the said student acti-
vity groups. All of these budgets shall be presented by the
Finance Committee to the Student Government Association
for approval.

b. It shall also be the duty of this committee to ascertain that
funds allocated to the various organizations are being properly
expended. The Finance Committee shall make a quarterly re-
port to the Student Government Association on the general
financial state of those organizations dependent upon Student
Government Association disbursements for operating funds
and it may assist any organization in the proper management
and accounting of funds. Should the committee discover any
improper expenditure of funds it may temporarily suspend
the funds of such organization, pending action by the Stu-
dent Government Association.

c. Membership shall consist of the Student Government Treas-
urer who shall be chairman plus two representatives from each
division of the college.

7. Student Entertainment and Lecture Committee. This Committee
shall plan recreational, lecture and forum programs on the cam-
pus.

a. This Committee shall plan programs which are of general
campus interest.

b. This Committee shall assist clubs and activities in developing
their programs, especially those which would have an interest
to all students.

c. This Committee shall be composed of a chairman and the
number of members which the chairman deems necessary to
function.

8. Election Committee. This Committee shall prepare, for the Stu-
dent Government Association approval, a statute entitled "Stu-
dent Election Policies and Procedures." This shall be reviewed
periodically and any necessary amendments proposed to the Stu-
dent Government Association. It shall supervise all Student Body
elections and conduct other elections and polls as directed by the
Student Government Association.

a. The Election Committee shall conduct the following specific
elections:

(1.) Student Body Officers to be held during the Winter
Quarter

(2.) Rising Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Representatives to
the Student Government Association to be held during
the Spring Quarter

(3.) Class Officers Spring Quarter

(4) Homecoming Queen and Court

(5.) The King and Queen of Hearts

(6.) The May Queen and her court chosen from the Sopho-
more, Junior and Senior Classei.

b. The Election Committee shall report any alleged violations of
the statute entitled "Student Election Policies and Procedures"
to the Judiciary Commission.

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c. The Election Committee shall be composed of a Chairman
and such members which the chairman deems necessary to
function.
9. Special Committees may be established as the need arises.
I. The Student Government Association shall annually nominate to the
President of the College their Faculty Advisor.

ARTICLE II

Class Organizations
Section I. As a unit of the Student Body, each of the four academic
classes shall be vested with the authority to organize at academic levels,
elect class officers, to administer necessary class duties and responsibilities,
and to provide specific representation to the Student Government Assoc-
iaton.

Section II. Each class shall elect the following officers: President,
Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer. The rising Sophomore, Junior and
Senior Classes shall elect their officers in the Spring Quarter. The Fresh-
man Class shall elect their officers following the mid-term grading period
in the Fall Quarter.

Section III. The following specific responsibilities on behalf of the
Student Body are assigned to the respective classes:

A. Senior Class Homecoming Dance

B. Junior Class Spring Dance

C. Sophomore Class Sweetheart Dance

D. Freshman Class Christmas Dance.

Section IV. Each class shall meet as frequently as necessary and
upon call of the President of the Class. A quorum for a meeting requiring
class action shall be ten per cent of those classified as being members.

ARTICLE III.

House Councils
Section I. Each House Council shall be vested with authority in
matters governing students living in each respective residence hall.

Section II. The duties of each House Council shall include the
following:

A. To foster fellowship and cooperation among students living in
a particular Residence Hall as well as among students living in
all the Residence Halls.

B. To maintain a standard of Residence Hall living which shall
conform to the Student Government Association's statute entitled
"A Code for Student Conduct and Responsibility."

Section III. Each Residence Hall shall organize their House Council
on a representative basis. Each floor unit shall be represented by a resi-
dent living in that area.

Section IV. Each House Council shall annually elect those officers
necessary to administer the organization.

Section V. The Student Government Association's statute entitled
"Student Judiciary Procedures" shall govern the judicial procedures and
actions of the various House Councils.

Section VI. Policy-making decisions of a House Council shall re-
quire a majority vote of the total membership.

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ARTICLE IV

Amendments
Section I. These By-Laws shall be amended only when ratified by
a two-thirds favorable vote of the total membership of the Student Gov-
ernment Association.*

Section II. Proposed amendments to these By-Laws shall be pre-
sented at a regular meeting of the Student Government Association.
Discussion and voting shall take place at the next regular meeting of the
Student Government Association.

*No absentee balloting shall be permitted.

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^La W.

a let

Alma mater, alma mater, hail, hail to thee,

The shine of our eternal love and youth

Will live forever in the ways of truth.

West Georgia lifts up her head above the beauty

Of the coronets that crown the verdant hills;

Her throne securely rests amid the woodland

Where nature' s sweetest tribute daily spills.

Marching feet are guided by her sure light,

Shining on the darkness like a star;

The candles of her children now are burning

To reflect a mother's spirit from afar.

Aaron Buckalew
Class of 1939