f'-jr** * ""SB"** 1 , .|i Prospective Student Tli :':.. 4? (Lmmm ||Bflj H t< V^v I ^Q^Hil, ' ^wi Hh S^ome ^ti ndwerd For the past several years West Georgia College has offered its prospective students an information piece that was colorful and elaborate. However, from what we have learned, our brochure did little to answer many of the questions that are being asked by today's college bound student. Consequently, a new and more informative method in meeting these needs had to be found. When studying the type of questions that are posed by pros- pective students, we realized that these questions coincided with those that are posed by new students at West Georgia each summer and fall. Therefore, it was decided that The Brave, the college's official student handbook, would be an ideal way to provide an- swers for the prospective student, just as it does for the student who is new on campus. With the exception of these first four pages, which were added to include important information concern- ing academic programs and admissions and financial aid policies, this is the identical booklet that all West Georgia students receive The Brave is not another form of recruitment propaganda, but it is a publication that is published by the students themselves. We feel that The Brave portrays an accurate picture of West Georgia College what it offers and the standards by which its students live. W. H. Smith Director of Admissions Larry Johnson Assistant Director of Admissions W. H. SMITH LARRY JOHNSON ^r oLittte ^rhout ^Tcademicd Six undergraduate aad five graduate degrees and more than sixty fields of major study ranging from art to speech are avail- able to the student attending West Georgia. The academic program supports the concept that an educated person has a good under- standing of the history of civilization, classical literature, the humanities, modern mathematics, natural sciences, professional education, and the behavioral sciences. Therefore, during the fresh- man and sophomore years students explore a variety of subjects, known as the "core curriculum," before concentrating on a major field of study. The following is a list of majors available to students at West Georgia: Humanities Art (Studio and Art Educ.*) Music (Applied and Educ.*) English** Philosophy French * * Spanish * * German** Speech and Theatre Art** Mathematics-Science Biology** Mathematics** Chemistry** Medical Technology Geology Physics** Social Sciences Anthropology Latin American Studies Geography Political Science** History** Sociology** Education Early Childhood Education (K-3) Educable Mentally Retarded Elementary Education (1-8) Business Education (7-12) Junior High Education (7-9) Special Education (1-12) Phys. Education for Women (1-12) Psychology Business and Economic Studies Accounting Management Economics** Marketing Finance Office Administration GRADUATE STUDIES West Georgia offers the Master of Arts in English, history, mathematics, and psychology; the Master of Science in biology ^Certification obtainable in grades 1-12. * '"Certification program in secondary education may be elected in these fields. and physics; the Master of Business Administration; the Master of Education in administration and supervision, business educa- tion, early childhood education, elementary education, guidance and counseling, junior high education, reading instruction, secon- dary education; and the Specialist in Education degree in early childhood education, elementary education, guidance and counsel- ing, and secondary education. The Faculty: Nearly three hundred faculty members are drawn from universities and colleges from throughout the nation and numerous foreign institutions. The teachers show an enthu- siasm for learning and active interest in the world around them. Although some classes are scheduled in large lecture sessions, most are taught in groups of fifteen (or smaller) to thirty-five. All faculty members have regular office hours, and the student is encouraged to consult with his instructor in any class when he feels the need of additional guidance. Many faculty members serve as individual advisors to students. Scholastic Honors: The College recognizes scholarly achieve- ment in a number of ways. A number of special awards for academic excellence are made during the year. Students who main- tain at least a 3.5 (two A's and one B for normal load of three five-hour courses) are named to the "Dean's List" each quarter. A certificate commending such achievement is also made. Academic excellence is also recognized in other ways. Six honor -organizations and recognition societies recognize achieve- ment in specif ic areas of study. Facilities: A modern library housing over 140,000 volumes and over 200,000 pieces of microtext, numerous research labora- tories and modern air-conditioned classrooms and lecture halls are just a few of the facilities built and maintained to enhance the academic development of the students. The admissions policy at West Georgia is to admit those students who appear to have reasonable promise of success and who can profit greatly from the educational program of the College. This applies to freshman, transfer, and graduate students. Freshman and transfer applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications for regular admission may be given the opportunity to enroll on a trial basis in quarters other than fall. For beginning freshmen, both the high school record and the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test scores are studied carefully before a decision is made on admis- sion. The high school record carries more weight than the test scores. Transfer students are considered for admission on the basis of their previous college record and the other factors listed in the college catalogue. Graduate students are considered on the basis of their previous college record, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (Aptitude Test) or National Teachers Examination (Common), letters of recommendation, and other factors detailed in the college catalogue and graduate bulletin. Application should be made as early as possible in the senior year of high school for the student who wishes to enter the fresh- man class beginning in the following fall. Transfer students and graduate students should apply as soon as interest develops in West Georgia. In all cases, applications should be on file in the Ad- missions Office or Graduate Division office at least twenty days before the opening of the quarter in which the students wish to attend. financial ~s4id A very large percentage of students at West Georgia derive some type of financial assistance through a variety of agencies. The federal and state governments, West Georgia College, the West Georgia College Foundation, Inc. and numerous com- panies and individuals provide funds for worthy and deserving students. More than forty scholarships, scholarship programs, loans and grants are available. Many students earn a large portion of their college expenses through the institution's work-study and student assistant programs. Two and three hour per day jobs are held by students in most campus offices, maintenance department, library, cafeterias and other areas. West Georgia College requires that a student who is applying for financial assistance submit a Parents' Confidential Statement. The College Scholarship Service, a national organization, evaluates these forms to determine a student's need for financial assistance. The Financial Aid Office at West Georgia uses the information obtained through the evaluation as one of the principle factors in the determination of a financial aid program for the individual student. Parents' Confidential Statement forms may be obtained from high school counselors or the Director of Financial Aid, West Georgia College. Further information concerning financial assistance at West Georgia may be obtained by writing to the Director of Financial Aid, West Georgia College, Carollton, Georgia 30117. (section on expenses beginning on page 79) The Student Government Association Presents 76 %aw 1972-7S Student tra*te(&Qo& West Georgia College Editor-in-Chief Mark Stone Advisor David Parkman /* . fR TIME Threefold the stride of time, from first to last Loitering slow, the Future creepetb Arrow-swift, the Present sweepeth And motionless forever stands the Past. Friedrich von Schiller TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Campus Calendar 5 Administrative Directory 7 Presidents' Welcome 9 Student Activities 13 WGC Greeks __ . 25 Student Government 33 Student Judiciary .-. .- 38 Time Out! 40 Student Facilities . _ . 43 Student Services 47 Student Center 53 Academic Policies 57 Awards and Honors 65 Student Housing 67 Residence Halls 76 Hall Directory 78 Student Expenses 79 Student Regulations and Standards 85 What to Know? Whom to See? Where to Go? 100 Your Community 103 For Your Information 106 Legend, Map 108 3 1972 JANUARY JULY S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 '6 27 28 29 73 24 25 '6 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 FEBRUARY AUGUST S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 20 31 MARCH SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 | 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 APRIL OCTOBER S M T W T F S 1 S 1 M 2 T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ! 23 24 25 '6 27 28 29 29 30 31 30 NOVEMBER MAY S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 12 3 4 12 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 DECEMBER JUNE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 3C 31 1973 JANUARY JULY S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 2 3 4 9 10 1 1 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 4 5 6 10 1 1 12 13 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 31 7 14 21 28 FEBRUARY AUGUST S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 4 5 II 12 18 19 25 26 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 MARCH 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 5 12 19 26 6 13 20 27 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 5EPTEMBER 4 II 18 25 S M T W T F 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 S M T W T F S 4 5 II 12 i 18 19 25 26 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 4 5 6 7 1 1 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 '6 27 28 1 8 15 22 29 APRIL OCTOBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 3 4 5 10 II 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 MAY 6 13 20 27 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 1 8 15 22 29 2 3 4 5 9 10 II 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 30 31 NOVEMBER 6 13 20 27 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 20 31 JUNE 4 1 1 18 25 5 12 19 26 4 1 1 18 25 5 12 19 26 1 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 3 10 17 24 S M T W T F S 2 9 16 23 30 S M T W T F S 3 4 10 1 1 17 18 24 25 5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28 1 8 15 22 29 2 9 16 23 30 3 10 17 24 31 4 5 6 7 II 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 '6 27 28 1 fl 15 22 29 c a 1 e n d a r 1 9 7 Z I 7 May 25 June 11-12 June 13 June 14 June 19 July 1-4 August 13 August 14-17 August 31 September 17-19 September 19-20 September 21 September 26 November 7 November 22 November 27 December 6 December 7-8, 11-12 December 13- January 2 December 13 SUMMER QUARTER, 1972 Last day for new students to file applications for summer quarter Orientation Registration Classes begin Last day for registration and for class changes Holiday Graduation Examinations FALL QUARTER, 1972 Last day for all new students to file applications for fall quarter Orientation for new freshmen Registration; M,W 6:45 p.m. classes begin Classes begin Last day for registration and for class changes Election Day recess Thanksgiving recess begins at noon Classes resume Free day Examinations Christmas recess Last day for new students to file applications for winter quarter WINTER QUARTER, 1973 January 3 Registration; M, W 6:45 p.m. classes begin January 4 Classes begin January 9 Last day for registration and for class changes March 6 Last day for new students to file applications for spring quarter March 14 Free day March 15-16, 19-20 Examinations March 18 Graduation March 21-25 Spring recess SPRING QUARTER, 1973 March 26 Registration; M,W 6:45 p.m. classes begin March 27 Classes begin March 30 Last day for registration and for class changes May 24 Last day for new students to file applications for summer quarter June 3 Graduation June 4-7 Examinations SUMMER QUARTER, 1973 June 10-11 Orientation June 12 Registration June 13 Classes begin July 4 Holiday August 12 Graduation August 13-16 Examinations - ^Afdminis trative <=*Director 9 PHONE NUMBERS West Georgia College 834-4411 Admissions Ext. 211 Associate Dean of Student Affairs 394 Auxiliary Enterprises 307 Bookstore 250 Business Office 233 Counseling Center 391 Dean of Student Affairs 265 Fine Arts Department 479 Financial Aid 237 Housing Office 301 Infirmary . 308 Library 200 Maintenance 481 Post Office 300 Public Affairs 474 Registrar . 241 Student Activities 206 Student Center Lobby 320 Student Government 526 Union Program Council 531 ACADEMIC DIVISION OFFICES Business & Economics 544 Education 491 Humanities 423 Math-Science 485 Social Science 217 Graduate 201 f-^redidenfo You are very welcome at West Georgia College as a new personal friend and as a new member of our campus community. To us, you are not just another social security number. You are a real person with pains, problems, desires, needs, and more potential for growth and success than you may imagine. Our main business and concern at West Georgia College is continuing education at the college level for you as an individual and, of course, as a member of society. We want you to come to realize your best self. And we want this best self to help in facing and solving the complex problems of the modern world. These problems are not going to be dealt with effectively unless you yourself continue to advance in knowledge, understanding, sensitivity, and moral strength. We at West Georgia are com- mitted to helping you advance in these ways as best we can. So we hope that you will welcome us too as new friends and companions in the work that we all have to do together. Ward Pafford President 5-3-72 1M come Fellow Student: In only a few short years, West Georgia has rapidly expanded from a small, rather insignificant college to one of the most progressive institutions in Georgia. Because of this short heritage, tradition has never been a handicap at West Georgia College. The curriculum and academic structure have been designed to permit an intense extraction of the most contemporary liberal arts principles which govern our society and the modern world. However, to benefit from this academic atmosphere, you must discipline yourself and make your- self accountable to society for the education it has made available to you, and thus the college encourages individual responsibility. The West Georgia community, including its faculty, adminis- trators, townspeople, as well as its students are as diverse a group as will be found on any campus. It is often said that diversity is a virtue in a liberal arts education. Because this is also our philosophy, many organizations and interest groups are available for your participation in order to complement your academic life and develop any special interest that you may have. These groups are coordinated through Student Government which is a strong, active body representing you on the local, state, and national scenes. I urge you to become involved in your own education; academically and socially. With the right to an education comes the responsibility to develop it and use it to the benefit of our society. It is a pleasure to welcome you to West Georgia. I hope that your experiences here will be of great value to you. Sincerely yours, Rick Waites, Student Body President Dear New Student: Welcome to West Georgia College! For the benefit of you and your fellow students, we have brought together a highly competent faculty with broad and varied backgrounds, a well- planned curriculum which provides numerous degree options, and extensive library and laboratory facilities. We hope that you will use these effectively for your intellectual, social, and cultural growth. Your course of study will include a variety of courses in the Core Curriculum to give breadth to your education and specialized courses in your major to give depth in your chosen field. I urge you to read the academic regulations in this hand- book and in the catalog so that you will be familiar with various requirements and options available to you. Should you have problems, please feel free to consult with your faculty advisor, your instructor, any appropriate department head or division chairman, or any of us in the Office of Academic Affairs. Our only purpose in being here is to assist you in taking full advantage of the educational opportunities on the West Georgia College campus. Sincerely, John M. Martin Vice-President and Dean of Academic Affairs 10 I Dear New Student: We are happy you have chosen West Georgia College and hope you find your academic career to be exciting, challenging, and rewarding. During your stay here, you will have many oppor- tunities for educational, cultural, and spiritual development. As a student at W.G.C., you are an integral part of the aca- demic community and have a direct voice in the affairs of the institution. Students are represented on almost every faculty committee and on the major advisory bodies of the institution. The Student Government Association is a dynamic and influen- tial organization on the campus. Certain regulations are necessary to insure the orderly opera- tion of an educational institution. The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with these and with other helpful facts about the college. I urge you to become familiar with all this information. I wish also to urge that you take advantage of the services provided by the Student Affairs staff. These include housing, financial aid, counseling, student activities, placement, and health services. We are devoting our efforts to helping you achieve your full potential as an ethically sensitive and responsible member of society. Sincerely, Tracy Stallings Dean of Student Affairs 11 Study hard Attend all your classes Make good grades . . . and never ask why student ^TctiuiiieS Mr. David Parkman, Director of Student Activities STUDENT ACTIVITIES LECTURES, CONCERTS AND ASSEMBLIES West Georgia College students have many opportunities to experience the cultural aspects of a liberal education. During the academic year 1971-72, West Georgia College and the West Georgia Mutual Concert Association sponsored joint programs including The New Seekers, Peter Nero, Bread, Charlie Byrd and other well-known groups. A lecture series is sponsored by the academic divisions in which leading speakers from various fields participate. Programs are designed to expose students to a broad range of talents and topics. SPRING FLING Spring Fling is a week of special activities for students and facuky. Its purpose is to bring the two groups together for pro- moting good student-faculty relations in an atmosphere of fun for all. Activities include games, tournaments, lectures, dances, con- certs, soap box derby and other special events. PARENTS' DAY Each spring, usually during the month of May, the college sponsors its annual Parents' Day. Parents of all students enrolled at West Georgia are invited to visit the campus for a full day of special activities. 14 INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS A year-round program of intramural athletics is available for both men and women students at West Georgia. Men's activities include flag football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and softball and volleyball in the spring and summer. Activities for women include football, basketball, volleyball, softball, and a varied assortment of other year-round sports. MISS WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE PAGEANT A preliminary to the "Miss Georgia" and "Miss America" pageants, is held each year during Winter Quarter. This activity is sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The Chieftain, West Georgia College yearbook, has received several national honors. Appointments to various editorial positions are made by the Board of Student Publications, following personal interviews with the candidates. The Brave, student handbook of West Georgia College, is issued each June. It helps to orient new students, apprises returning students of changes in regulations and discusses traditions, pro- cedures, and policies of West Georgia College. Prepared by a committee of the deans and representatives of the Student Govern- ment Association.The Brave represents the sum of the best in faculty and student experience. 15 The West Georgian, weekly student newspaper, provides interested students with opportunities for editing and writing for one of the South's foremost college newspapers. Appointments to various editorial positions are made by the Board of Student Publications, following personal interviews with the candidate. For the past three years, The West Georgian has won major category awards in Georgia Press Association competition. The Eclectic is the student literary magazine which appears quarterly. In it are published poems, short stories, essays, and art work. Appointments to various editorial positions are made by the Board of Student Publications, following personal inter- views with the candidates. RELIGIOUS LIFE The various religious organizations assume responsibility for directing religious activities on the campus, encourage church attendance, endeavor to instill in the students a deeper under- standing of their faith, and engage generally in a program of religious emphasis. There are several student denominational organizations. These include the Baptist Student Union, the Newman Club (Catholic), the Canterbury Club (Episcopal), and the Wesley Foun- dation (Methodist). Students are urged to attend the local church of the denomin- ation of their choice and the state and regional leadership meet- ings of the denomination. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the overall program at West Georgia College. The college is a member of the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and National Asso- ciation of Intercollegiate Athletics. Intercollegiate athletic policy is determined by the faculty committee on Intercollegiate Athletics. Men compete in the following intercollegiate sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, tennis and track. 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, tennis, and volleyball. 16 ORGANIZATIONS Departmental Organizations & Professional Fraternities ALPHA KAPPA PSI (Richard Haney EDU 124) (Robert J. Stone EDU 9) The purposes and objectives of Alpha Kappa Psi are: To fur- ther the individual welfare of its members; to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce accounts and finance; to edu- cate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein; and to promote and advance at West Georgia College courses leading to degrees in business administration. 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 membership are based on scholarship and past or present affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America. CAMERATTA CLUB (Betty Tolbert HU 335) (Mary Lou Munn HU 338) The Cameratta Club is a Women's Music Major and Minor Club formed for the purpose of raising the standard of musician- ship and scholarship among its members, and to promote music within the school and community. CIRCLE K CLUB (Dr. Tom Lightsey ED C 201) (W. R. Gait ED C 205 F) (Everett McWhorter Sanford) 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 constitution and by-laws of Kiwanis Inter- national. Members are selected on the basis of scholarship, civic interest, and leadership. COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (George Colyer, ED C 208 D) The purpose is to promote the education of exceptional children and youth through stimulating, furthering, and strength- ening the interests of young adults in this facet of professional education. DELTA PSI OMEGA (Dr. Alfred Duquette, MP 316) The purpose of the mathematics club, Delta Psi Omega, is to promote opportunities for its members to explore the field of 17 mathematics and to promote the enjoyment of student and re- search. Any student who is working toward a major or minor in the field of mathematics may be considered a candidate for member- ship provided he has at least a 2.0 average. DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN (Kenneth Sapp, HU 148) The purpose of the Verein is to give its members the oppor- tunity to become better acquainted with the customs and civili- zation 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. EL CIRCULO ESPANOL (Diane Sharp, HU 138) 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. GEOLOGY CLUB (Roger Austin, C G3) The purpose of the Geology Club is to stimulate interest in and to acquire knowledge of the earth sciences. This can best be done by offering members opportunities for field studies and field trips, by visits from leaders in the earth sciences, and by social events at which both students and professors can ex- change ideas. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION The purpose of this association is to maintain standards of excellence and quality in academic performance; enhance the understanding within individuals' respective area; cooperation between graduate students, undergraduates, faculty, and admini- strators and protection of individual interests and rights within the Graduate Division. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS (James Robertson, HU 146) 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. PHI BETA LAMBDA (Roberta Gibson, EDU 110) Mary Lou Lentz, EDU 107) Phi Beta Lambda is open to any student interested in the field of business. The chaper is affiliated with the state and na- 18 tional organizations. Its purposes are to create more understand- ing and interest in business education, to develop character, and to train for useful citizenship. Social as well as professional meet- ings are held at regular intervals. PHILOSOPHY CLUB (James Cox, HU 142) The Philosophy Club is an open society, open to any mem- ber of the college community student, staff, or faculty who wants to get involved in the discussion of philosophical ideas of current and lively interest. Papers and talks are presented by stu- dents, faculty members, and special guest speakers from outside the college. The club meets twice monthly. PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB The purpose of the Physical Education Club is to stimulate and promote professional growth and personal relationships through activities, meetings and special programs. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB (Dr. Don Gibbons, ED C 231) The purpose of the Psychology Club is three-fold: (1) to pro- vide 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 ex- periences that contribute to the student's understanding and growth. Anyone interested in the field of psychology may make application to the membership chairman. 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 ex- periences that will contribute to growth toward becoming a teacher. STUDENT MUSIC EDUCATORS NATIONAL CONFERENCE (Mary Lou Munn, HU 338) The purpose of SMENC is to acquaint students with the pri- vileges and responsibilities of music and the music education profession. The organization provides for its members an oppor- tunity to become acquainted with leaders in the music profession as well as SMENC members of other colleges and unversities. WEST GEORGIA ARCHAELOGY CLUB The purpose of the West Georgia Archaeology Club is to promote interest in archaeology with emphasis being placed on the archaeological significance of the West Georgia area. 19 Club members are trained in archaeological method and theory and participate in actual field excavations. WEST GEORGIA PHYSICS SOCIETY (Dr. Bob Powell, MP 210) The purpose of the Physics Society is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the science of physics. Membership in this organization is open to all students who are interested in physics. Honor Organizations and Recognition Societies ACCOLADE (Phyllis Fountain, Ed C 205 D) Accolade is a women's service organization for junior women. The qualifications for membership are service, scholarship, and leadership. The purpose of Accolade is to promote college loyalty, to advance service, to encourage leadership on the campus, and to maintain a high standard of scholarship among college women. ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA (Dr. G. Martin, AD 103) Alpha Lambda Delta is a national freshman women's honor society. All women students who have obtained a 3.5 or better average in the freshman year are eligible. The purpose of the Society is to promote intelligent living and a high standard of learning, and to encourage superior scholastic attainment among the women in their first year in instutions of higher learning. PHI ALPHA THETA (Dr. Lynn Holmes, SS 238) Phi Alpha Theta is an International History Honor Society. The membership of the organization is composed of students and professors who have been elected to membership upon the basis of excellence in the study of history. The objective of Phi Alpha Theta is the promotion of the study of History by the encouragement of research and the exchange of learning and thought among historians. It seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together intellectually and socially. PHI SIGMA MU (James Curtis Dahl, HU 233) (Kenneth Wilkerson, AD 204) Phi Sigma Mu is an honor society for men at West Georgia. Men who have shown high scholastic achievement during their freshman year are asked to join the club. They strive to encourage and stimulate scholarship and achievement among the men of West Georgia College. PI GAMMA MU (Dr. David Griffin, SS 221) Pi Gamma Mu is the national honorary fratenrtv for students of the social sciences. West Georgia College's Georgia Zeta Chapter requires that men and women selected for membership 20 be juniors or seniors, have an overall B average, and have a B + average in social science courses. The purposes of Pi Gamma Mu are to promote interest in the social sciences and to recognize excellence of students pursuing these studies. Special Interest Groups BAPTIST STUDENT UNION (Dr. Griffin, SS 221) (Dr. Hugh McTeer, Ed C 202F) The Baptist Student Union is a campus organization sponsor- ed by the Baptist churches. There are no membership requirements since all students are invited to participate in all of its activities. Its purposes are to encourage the student in a responsible church relationship and to provide a weekday ministry to students. There is a full-time Baptist Minister on the campus. BARBELL CLUB (Grant Knox, HPE) The purpose of the West Georgia Barbell Club shall be to improve physical fitness, compete with other schools, clubs, etc. and to instruct students in all aspects of weight-lifting. BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE (Dr. G. Martin, AD 103) The purpose is to promote dignity in the black people, in- crease understanding and the exchange of ideas between black and white students and promote the interests of West Georgia College. BROADCASTING CLUB (Dr. Richard Coffeen, ED C 242) The purpose of the club is to provide a communication source within the college, as well as provide additional communication between the college and community, and to give increased student involvement in the institution. Any student wishing to aid in fulfilling the goals of the club may become a member, and those becoming members will parti- cipate in the operation of the Campus Station. COLLEGE UNION PROGRAM COUNCIL (Cecil Knotts, SC) The program council is comprised of the elected chairmen of seven committees: entertainment, fine arts, house, publicity, recreation, secretarial and social. All students who desire to serve on one of these committees are encouraged to apply in the Student Activities office. Campus entertainment, including concerts, mov- ies, lectures, etc., is a major concern of the council. CONCERT BAND AND PEP BAND (James R. Collins, HU 332) The Concert Band is open to students from all departments of the college. Performances include a wide variety of music, including contemporary band literature and popular tunes. Con- certs are given both on and off campus, and credit is granted to those meeting the requirements. The Pep Band is composed of volunteers from the Concert 21 Band, and its primary function is to play at athletic events. There is also a Brass Ensemble which has opportunities for performances. DEBATE TEAM (Dr. Chester Gibson, HU 310) (George Coulter, HU 309) The purpose of the West Georgia debate program is to sti- mulate interest in academic competition between various colleges and universities. The debate team participates in intercollegiate debate tournaments throughout the United States and competes against more than 200 schools. Prominent debate teams are brought to the West Georgia Campus to present demonstration debates. FLYING CLUB (Dr. Horace Stewart, Ed C 232) The purpose of this club is to promote the skill, safety, edu- cation and sport of flying. Any member of the student body, faculty or staff and family members of said persons are eligible for membership. GROTTO OF N.S.S. The "caving club," as the grotto is commonly called, tries to promote interest in cave exploration, with an emphasis placed on safety. All club members receive instructions in all phases of caving, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, rope work, and surveying. INTERNATIONAL CLUB (Dr. Robert Claxton, SS 234) The club is open to foreign and American students to discuss means of improving harmony between the nationalities. KARATE CLUB (Dr. Maples, B-25) (Coach Reeves, HPE 204) The West Georgia College Karate Club seeks to promote the development of high levels of sportsmanship and fairness in all phases of life and to promote a competitive spirit. The mem- bers are taught the various techniques of Karate. LETTERMEN'S CLUB (Roger Kaiser, HPE) (Archie White, HPE) The West Georgia Lettermen's Club is composed of men who have received a letter for superior .performance in one of the varsity sports. The purpose of the club is to promote good sports- manship and school spirit among the athletes and student body and to support all the athletic teams sponsored by the college. MEN'S INTRAMURAL ASSOCIATION (Paul Jones, HPE 105 B) The Men's Intramural Association is an organization whose only purpose is to encourage and provide opportunities for active participation in intramural sports. Incoming freshmen and trans- fers should join and become active participants in as many of the 22 activities as possible. Some of the activities offered are flag foot- ball, volleyball, softball, basketball, table tennis, foul shooting, and tug of war. Individual and team trophies are awarded to the winners of the various activities at the end of each school year. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club is the campus organization sponsored by the Catholic Church. Membership, however, is open to any stu- dent. Its purpose is to help the student develop and broaden his religious, educational and social interests. SPORT PARACHUTE TEAM (Wayne Smith, MP 330) The primary purpose of the WGC Sport Parachute Team is the enjoyment of the most unique, exciting sport ever created. The team trains novices for their first jump and is fully equipped with chutes, drop zone, jumpmaster, instructors, and licensed rigger. The team operates under the auspices of the US Parachute Assoc, the Federal Aviation Agency, and seeks to compete with other schools of the National Collegiate Parachute League. STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION (D. Maxwell, HU 325) The purpose of this organization is to promote art at West Georgia College and the surrounding community. STUDENT CHAPTER OF ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY The purpose of the Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery is to promote an increased knowledge of science, a greater interest in computing machinery, and a means of communication between persons having interest in computing machinery. THEATRE ART SOCIETY (Dr. Oliver Link, HU 315) The purpose of the West Georgia Theatre Art Society 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 con- cept of the ideals and practices in all aspects of theatre. Mem- bership is open to any student interested in theatre art. WESLEY FOUNDATION (Dr. Mark Miller, EDU 103) The Wesley Foundation is the campus organization spon- sored by the Methodist Church. Membership is open to any stu- dent. It offers students a focal point for any personal endeavors. Enrichment activities both of interacting fellowship concerns and christian concerns are available to help develop and broaden the student's religious, educational, and social interests. Pro- 23 grams range from participation in campus events, to several types of programs working with disadvantaged youth, to witness- ing and sharing opportunitites on campuses and in the community. WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE CHOIRS All Choirs are open to all students at West Georgia College. You need not be a music major to participate. Concert Choir Consists of 40-50 members. This choir has toured extensively in the eastern part of the United States. It meets four days a week and performs frequently with orchestra. Chamber Singers A choral group consisting of 15-20 singers selected by audi- tion. They rehearse four da^s a week and present at least one concert per quarter on campus, in addition to performances throughout the state. The Chamber Singers specialize in music written for the small ensemble, from the middle ages through the avant-garde. Women's Ensemble A chorus open to all women students interested in singing, meeting two days a week and performing primarily on campus. Men's Ensemble Chorus open to all men on the West Georgia Campus, meet- ing two hours a week and performing primarily on the West Georgia Campus. WOMEN'S INTRAMURAL ASSOCIATION Membership in the Women's Intramural Association is open to all women students on the campus. The purpose of the assoc- iation 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, track and field events and other recreational activities. PROCEDURE FOR FORMING NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Individuals or groups desiring to form an organization to be officially recognized by the College may obtain requirements from the Student Activities Office on the ground floor of the Student Center. 24 Ljreek Dear Student: As advisor to fraternities and sororities at West Georgia College, I would like to take this opportunity to extend to each of you a cordial welcome to our campus. Fraternal organizations have made an important contribution to the total life of our college and community. Colleges and uni- versities have attached great significance to the role of fraternities on their campus. Our fraternities are a source of pride and mean- ingful involvement within the total college community. They pro- vide an opportunity for self-government and an avenue for ex- changing ideas that better one's experience beyond the classroom programs. Some students find their greatest interest, memories, and friends in their fraternal associations. Experience in human rela- tions, encouragement of intellectual growth, identification with college tradition, and close fellowship are all products of viable fraternity systems. I encourage each of you to take advantage of these ex- periences and make your college years a period of fond and proud memories. I look forward to our contact during your stay at West Georgia and wish you success in your endeavors. Sincerely, Cecil Knotts Advisor id Fraternities and Sororities 25 THE WGC GREEKS DIRECTORY Fraternities Box Iaterfratcrnity Council 10049 Alpha Tau Omega 10058 Kappa Sigma 10059 Lambda Chi Alpha 10044 Pi Kappa Alpha 10056 Sigma Nu 10057 Tau Kappa Epsilon 10046 Chi Phi 10047 Delta Omega 10033 Sororities (All housed in "Greek Dorm" Boykin) Panhellcnic Council 10049 Alpha Gamma Delta (1-A) 10055 Chi Omega (2-A) 10060 Delta Delta Delta (3-C) 10054 Kappa Delta (1-C) 10053 Phi Mu (2-C) 10051 26 INTRODUCTION Greeks at West Georgia College are an integral part of stu- dent life and activity. Local social sororities and fraternities were organized on the West Georgia campus in the 1968-1969 school year. Since that time, they have affiliated with national organiza- tions. Fraternities and sororities have played a major role on the West Georgia College campus for three years. They have a history and tradition of attracting capable students as members. They stand for good scholarship, moral and social responsibility for their members. Their performances both as individuals and groups has set a high tone for the college community. Panhellenic, meaning "all-Greek," is the governing body to which all sorority women belong. This organization provides a unity among sorority chapters and fosters interfraternity coopera- tion and understanding on the part of individual members. It also realizes the importance and necessity of mutual understanding and co-operation between the sororities and college administration and community. The Council is composed of two representatives from each of the five recognized sororities. The Interfraternity Council is the unifying force for the fra- ternity system. The IFC is composed of two representatives and the president of each fraternity. The purpose of the organization is to be the governing body of all the fraternities and to give ser- vice. The IFC boosts the fraternity ideas on campus. It ac- complishes those things collectively that individual chapters can- not or should not be doing individually. Rules for Rush are issued separately for men and women. Copies of rush rules are available in the office of the Panhellenic and IFC Advisor. Students may be initiated into a sorority or fraternity when that group has received permission from the Panhellenic and IFC Advisor. If illegally initiated, the student and the group involved may suffer a penalty. No national fraternity or sorority shall establish a chapter on the West Georgia College campus without the approval of the Interfraternity Council or the Panhellenic Council and the Dean of Student Affairs. Petitions should be addressed to the Assistant Director of Student Activities. 27 Fraternity Row Fraternities are moving to Lovvorn Road to establish a "Fraternity Row". The first fraternities to make the move will be Chi Phi, Kappa Sigma, and Tau Kappa Epsilon with the re- maining fraternities to build in the near future. Sororities will be housed in Boykin Hall, each having one floor of the Hall. SORORITIES Panhellenic Council (834-2737 or 834-4411, Ext. 531) Sponsor . Cecil Knotts, SC President Debbie Dowis Vice-President Marsha Hutchins Secretary Greer Madden Treasurer Ann Amos Rush Chairman Jana Hardin Org. Box 10049 ALPHA GAMMA DELTA (Marie Booker, 2719 Mabry Rd. N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 237-2339) Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity was founded in 1904 at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y. Gamma Tau Chapter, one of the 104 installed chapters, was established on this campus in 1968 as Sigma Chi Omega local sorority. One of the contributions Gamma Tau Chapter has made was the bringing of the nationally known "Toys for Tots" program which they brought to Carrollton with the help of a campus men's fraternity and the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. In addition to this and many other worth-while projects, Gamma Tau partici- pates in many social projects such as Fraternity Exchanges, Dads and Moms Weekends, Christmas Formal, Pledge Valentine Dance, and others. Much emphasis is also placed on scholastic achieve- ment. Membership in Alpha Gamma Delta is an experience in modern gracious living with the added assets of lifelong friend- ships and happy memories. CHI OMEGA (Mrs. Rachael Grogan, ED C 205A) The Phi Kappa chapter of Chi Omega was installed on the campus of West Georgia College in the Spring of 1971 and has approximately 50 active members. Chi Omega was organized as a fraternal order at the University of Arkansas, April 5, 1895. They have over 150 active chapters and well over 100,000 active members and alumna. 28 The underlying principles of Chi Omega's development are that it is a group of friends at the college level of intelligence; that such a group stimulates abilities and principles upon which the quality of a civilization de- pends; that such a group aids in the preservation of the freedoms essential to the development of the individual; but that such individuals are aware of the subjective values that history proves wise. DELTA DELTA DELTA (Jane Jenkins, 523 Newnan St., Carrollton, Ga. 832-3944) The local chapter of Phi Sigma Delta formed in November, 1967, became a part of the national fraternity, Delta Delta Delta in the school year 1970-71. There are three phases of membership in the Fraternity: pledgeship, collegiate chapter membership, and alumnae chapter membership. The pledge period offers an opportunity to fulfill Tri Delta's faith in you by developing as an individual and as a contributing member of the college community. To learn and earn is the way to membership. KAPPA DELTA (Mrs. Latha Barnes, C 203) The Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority at West Geor- gia College became a colony of Kappa Delta on January 5, 1970. The colony was installed April 3, 1971. Kappa Delta was founded on October 23, 1897, at Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia. From this beginning the sorority has grown to some 111 chapters across the nation with over 75,000 members. The sorority has as its national philanthropy aiding in the support of the Crippled Children's Hospital in Richmond, Vir- ginia. The ideals of Kappa Delta are best expressed in its open motto, Ta Kala Diokomen: "Let us strive for that which is honor- able, beautiful, and highest." PHI MU (Mrs. Kay Wilson, P. O. Box 94, Carrollton, Ga. 832-7888) Alpha Phi Rho was formed in January of 1968 by 21 girls and in February of 1971 this group became the Gamma Rho chapter of Phi Mu. Phi Mu's colors are pink and white and their flower is a rose carnation. The open motto is "Les Souers Fidels," meaning "The loyal sisters." Phi Mu was founded in 1852 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. 29 FRATERNITIES Interfraternity Council (834-2737 or 834-4411, Ext. 531) Sponsor Cecil Knotts, SC President Richard Trice Vice-President Danny McBee Secretary Eddie O'Neal Treasurer Richard Kolousek ALPHA TAU OMEGA (Robert England, B-4) Alpha Tau Omega Colony was founded as Kappa Phi Fra- ternity in April of 1968. The founder felt that a strong fraternity was needed composed of persons "not losing their own personal identity, but gaining brotherhood, strength and knowledge." Kappa Phi colonized with Alpha Tau Omega on January 26, 1971 with the same ideals in mind. The fraternity house is located on Newnan Street. DELTA OMEGA Delta Omega was founded in January, 1972 and recognized by Student Government Association February 8, 1972. We are a young, growing brotherhood with emphasis on individuality, lead- ership, and achievement. The purpose of Delta Omega is to promote fellowship, high scholastic standards, morality, and to further a good relationship between the college and community. CHI PHI Chi Phi at West Georgia College was established as a colony in February, 1972. At that time, the membership stood at 20 brothers. Since then, the number has grown to 30 actives. The Chi Phi fraternity was originally founded on friendship and stands for liberty, truth, honesty, and personal purity. The group at West Georgia strives to uphold these standards, and have a true brotherhood in all senses of the word. The Chi Phi house is on the new fraternity row, just off Lovvorn Road. KAPPA SIGMA (Dr. Cope Goodwin, SS 238) The Lambda Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity re- ceived its charter on April 2, 1971, making it the first national fraternity on the campus of West Georgia College. Since then the chapter has initiated over one hundred men and has a present active brotherhood of 60 men. Kappa Sigma has received many honors in its brief history. 30 Some of these have been first place for our homecoming float and first place in regards to returning alumni for 1971, semifinalists in basketball, softball, volleyball, and swimming, and "Best Over- all Fraternity 1970-71." The members of our brotherhood are outstanding in all phases of student life at West Georgia, holding numerous positions in student government, class officers, and different clubs. In aca- demics, several brothers have ranked near the top in academic standings. Our first sweetheart was Miss Debbie Dowis. Debbie brought recognition to us as being Miss Homecoming, 1972. She also was honored by being voted Most Outstanding Female Greek the same year. Debbie's sincerity and dedication to the brotherhood was another factor for our fraternity's success. The objectives of the fraternity are defined as "a solid founda- tion built of a combination of real friendship and loyalty, nurtured by cooperation and understanding", which we feel is a true repre- sentation of Kappa Sigma. LAMBDA CHI ALPHA (Mr. Harman, SS 319) Lambda Chi Alpha has one word that embodies every facet of human character ... a word that rallies all that is warm and worthwhile in mankind. That word is Fraternity . . . that spirit of brotherhood. The Lambda Chi Alpha chapter was founded spring quarter of 1971 by 42 active members. The chapter house is located five miles north of the campus on the Bremen Highway. "Hail to progress." This phrase more than any other, typifies the founding history and the accomplishments of Lambda Chi Alpha. PI KAPPA ALPHA (Dr. Beall, EDU 120) Established in January of 1968, the Cavaliers was one of the first social clubs to be established at West Georgia College. From the original 35 charter members of the Cavaliers has evolved the establishment of the Pi Kappa Alpha Colony on April 4, 1971. The colony now has 56 active members. The purpose of Pi Kappa Alpha is the establishment of friend- ship on a firmer and more lasting basis; for the promotion of brotherly love and kind feeling; for the mutual benefit and ad- vancement of the interests of those with whom we sympathize and deem worthy of regard. SIGMA NU (Dan McBrayer, Ed C 102 A) Sigma Nu at West Georgia College was formerly Delta Kappa Fraternity, a local group. They became affiliated with the national fraternity in November, 1970. 31 Sigma Nu is the "Honor Fraternity" and has set forth a creed that stresses believing in the life of love, walking in the way of honor and serving in light of truth. This creed has become part of Delta Kappa as well as all chapters of Sigma Nu across the nation. Sigma Nu is now in its second year in its home at 342 Maple Street. The fraternity was founded during spring quarter of 1968 with scholarship, competition, brotherhood, and humbleness being its main purposes. From that original group of 13 men, the fra- ternity has grown to include almost 60 initiated brothers, par- ticipating in all facets of college life. TAU KAPPA EPSILON (Steve Barnett, EDU 125) (Dr. Lockhart, C 203) Xi-Theta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is one of the most dynamic chapters in the nation. A new $100,000 house, consisting of eight two-bedroom units and a large chapter house, is scheduled to be completed this fall at the site of the new fraternity row complex just west of the campus on Lovvorn Road. The chapter also retains a lodge on Oak Mountain situated on 42 acres of wooded land and has three lakes for fishing and swim- ming. Recently, the chapter has abolished the "pledge" program as such and has adopted in its place the associate-member program which was pioneered by Lambda Chi Alpha national. The program eliminates any form of "hazing" or defamation of character, to which the fraternity has always been opposed. The Teke calendar is always filled with parties, special events, and public service projects. Yet, academic achievement is a primary concern. Xi-Theta chapter, installed in June, 1971, developed locally as Pi Kappa Sigma, which formed late in 1969. It is part of the largest fraternity in the nation, boasting over 325 chapters in the nation and Canada. The national fraternity deems sterling character and staunch uprightness to be the necessary qualifications for membership. 32 student Luc ovemmen t ^ you don't like it here, you can leave, but if you leave, you're going to run into something else you don't like, and you can't keep on leaving forever be- cause you'll run out of places to go. So we've decided to change it. 33 C^xecut ouernmeni xeculwe t -^rddociation Offi, President icerd Rick Waites Box 11122 834-7974 Vice-President Jackson Hill Box 11012 834-4233 Judiciary Chairman Jerry Coker Box 10560 832-6429 34 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Militant "student power'' proponents are widely famous for attracting attention to the need for greater student voice. But oftentimes this great outcry for "student power" would segregate students from the very people, channels and ideas that need to be changed. It is folly to expect change for the common good if there is no cooperation from all sectors of the college community. In seeking a greater sphere of influence, students must never forget that their opinions must be expressed in a mature, re- sponsible, and novel manner. This is the purpose of the Student Government of West Georgia College. A secondary purpose of this organization is to serve the student body of the institution. This is in part accomplished by such services as the Faculty-Course Evaluation, the refrigerator rental program, the legal counsel program, and the Consumer Relations Board. However, these services are only minute functions when com- pared to the great volume of work that student representatives undertake each day. Also, the SGA constantly urges every "able bodied" student to tackle any issue which may be a part of his own personal crusade. Student Government's Organization Executive Branch On the national level this division of government has frequent- ly been entitled the President's "official family". This branch of Student Government is just that, including the President of the Student Body, the Executive Staff, and the Executive Secretariat. The role of the Executive Branch includes the coordination of the entire Student Government. But even further, it includes carrying out existing programs and the creation and direction of new ones designed to benefit the student body. The Executive Staff includes the President, Vice-President, and Judiciary Chairman who are the chosen student body officers, as well as the Minister of Academic Affairs and Minister of Stu- dent Affairs who are appointed by the President. 1) The President is the chief executive of the Student Govern- ment. He is charged with the responsibility of administering the entire organization, as well as officially representing the student body. The President's duties as set in the Constitution allow him great powers in budgeting matters, appointments, and initiating new programs. 2) The Vice-President is the "second in charge". His con- stitutional powers are to chair the Student Senate and preside in 35 the President's absence, but he is also allowed great flexibility in initiating new programs upon consultation with the President. 3) The Judiciary Chairman is the sovereign head of the stu- dent judiciary system. His powers are extensive in that he ad- ministers the entire judiciary program which tries student cases of misconduct. 4) The Minister of Academic Affairs, appointed by the Presi- dent and approved by the Senate, is a "free lance" man who is expert in the area of academic affairs. His position requires the administration of the Faculty-Course Evaluation. 5) The Minister of Student Affairs, chosen as the other minister, carries similar responsibilities in the area of student affairs. However, this position also carries the added burden of being administrative assistant to the President. The Executive Secretariat is the advisory and administrative cabinet to the chief executive. This cabinet is an appointed group and includes: 1) The Secretary of Finance is chairman of the SGA Finance Committee and keeper of all financial records relating to appropri- ations made from Student Activities Fees. The Committee is re- sponsible for allocating student monies and constantly oversees each general area which spends student money. 2) The Secretary of Graduate Student Affairs advises and makes recommendations to the Student Government in all ac- tivities within the Graduate Division. 3) The Secretary of Public Relations is responsible for "off- campus" publicity of the Student Government and student body. He coordinates the annual "Equalizer Fund Drive" for financial aid. 4) The Associate Secretary of Public Relations communicates Student Government activities to the student body and recipro- cates opinions back to the President and the SGA. 5) The Secretary of Student Placement and Financial Aid formulates student policies concerning scholarships and loans. In addition, he advises the WGC Placement Office on matters of job pJacement. 6) The Secretary of Health and Housing recommends changes in housing policies to the President and the SGA. 7) The Secretary of Student Activities is the expert for student involvement in extracurricular activities. He also deals with new programs which fall under the Student Activities area. 8) The Secretary of Academic Policies deals with the broad area of college academic policy-making. He is an expert in this area and recommends student policy to the President and the SGA. 36 9) The Secretary of Student Services recommends action he feels is necessary to improve the over-all quality of student ser- vices, including the cafeteria, post office, book store, etc. He also chairs the Consumer Relations Board. Legislative Branch The capabilities of Student Government are greatly heightened by the involvement of many elected student representatives. The bi-cameral legislature approves all action of the SGA while acting in the limits of Robert's Rules of Order. The Executive Council, is chaired by the Student Body Presi- dent and consists of the Vice-President, Judiciary Chairman, ministers, class presidents, executive hall council presidents, Union Program Council Superintendent, and one member- at-large. This "upper house" acts in a similar manner as the United States Senate. The Student Senate is chaired by the Vice-President of the Student Body and consists of sixteen representatives elected from each of the academic divisions, the class vice-presidents, and an unlimited number of "temporary Senators" approved by the elected Senators. The "temporary Senators" are given V2 vote because they are not elected by the general student body. However, we feel as though the temporary senator program is good because it gives any student an opportunity to become involved in SGA, without actually being elected. Some of the specific powers and responsibilities of the Senate are to introduce legislation, propose constitutional amendments whenever needed, conduct investigations in any matters relating to the college, and generally refer demands by the Student Body of West Georgia in all possible areas. Judicial Branch The West Georgia College Judicial Branch exists to promote justice and thus to serve the individual student, the campus and the public interest. The court system is composed of the House Council Courts, which hears cases dealing with infraction of rules unique to each respective dorm, as assigned by the College Ad- ministration or the Judiciary Chairman. A House District Court was established to hear all appeals from the House Council Courts. Next comes the Main Court which hears all appeals from the House District Courts, minor campus offenses, and cases referred to it by the Judiciary Chairman. The Judiciary Commission has the supreme power. It hears cases and controversies involving questions regarding constitution- 37 ality, impeachment of officers of the Student Body, and appeals from any of the other courts. The various Judiciary courts are staffed by a chairman, secretary and various other members. STUDENT JUDICIARY As Chairman of the Judiciary Commission, it is my re- sponsibility for the action of the Judiciary Branch at West Georgia College. The Judiciary system exists to promote justice and thus to serve the individual student, the campus and the public interest. As a student of WGC you are expected to have a responsible attitude toward the regulations and standards of the college for the laws of the community, and to respect the rights of your fellow student. The next four years should be a rewarding experience if you'll each take time and evaluate your life and set your goal high. Work toward these goals with a strong and unbending determination, and each aspect of your life will be successful. Jerry Coker Judiciary Chairman THE STUDENT JUDICIARY The courts exist to promote justice and fairness, and thus to serve the individual student, the campus, and the public interest, STRUCTURE House Council Courts These courts hear cases dealing with infractions of rules unique to each respective dorm, as assigned by the college administration. Main Court This court hears all appeals from minor campus of- fenses to cases referred to it by the Judiciary Chairman. Judiciary Commission The Judicial Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over cases and controversies involving questions regarding constitutionality, impeachment of officers of the stu- dent body, appeals from any of the other courts and the au- thority to cite the defendant, his counsel, the opposing council, a witness, or spectator for contempt of court, and has the au- thority to try him for this offense and issue punishment therefor. The jurisdiction of the Student Judiciary extends to all the students of West Georgia College. The Student Judiciary shall have jurisdiction to determine whether a student-defendant has violated a regulation of West Georgia College. The following are possible penalties which may be imposed upon a student for an infraction. The list may be enlarged or modified to meet the particular circumstances of any given case. 38 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Expulsion Dismissal Suspenion Restriction 1 . ID Card Privileges 2. Parking Privileges 3. Residence hall restrictions Restitution Fines (not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) Reprimand 1 . Written to parents 2. Oral to students The courts of the Student Judiciary are not to be taken as criminal courts. While this title guarantees due process and as- sures fundamental fairness, it is not to be forgotten that speedy justice is desirable. West Georgia College has vested the authority in the Student Judiciary to determine whether a student is guilty of commiting an offense and, if so, to determine the nature and length of the disciplinary measure. The Student Judiciary shall in no way interfere with the counseling, investigation, adminis- trative, or other powers and duties of the Dean of Student Af- fairs or other College Departments. Any and all forms utilized by the Student Judiciary may be obtained from the SGA Office. All students have the right to appeal. Any questions arising concerning Judicial procedures may be answered by the Judicial Chairman. The office is located in the SGA Office of the Student Center. 39 THINK ABOUT IT/ The streets of our country are in turmoil. The universities are filled with students rebelling and rioting. Communists are seeking to destroy our country. Russia is threatening us with her might and the republic is in danger. Yes, danger from within and without. We need law and order. Adolph Hitler, 1932 COMPETITION is the LAW of the JUNGLE COOPERATION is the LAW of CIVILIZATION Eldridse Cleaver A Sea Of Swill Lake Erie is dead. The beaches at Santa Barbara are de- serted. The air in New York is dangerous to breathe. We are drowning in a sea of swill; in a normal year the United States "produces" 142 million tons of smoke and fumes, seven million junked cars, twenty million tons of waste paper, forty-eight billion used cans, and fifty trillion gallons of industrial sewage. And presiding over this rampant process of environmental over- loading is the most fearsome reality of all a population that is still increasing like an uncontrollable cancer on the surface of the globe. I know of no more sobering statistic in this regard than between now and 1980 the number of women in the most fertile age brackets, eighteen to thirty-two, will double. Robert Heilbroner in Saturday Review January, 1970 40 IIKememo ";'", :.::/.,. !i .-,. , -:*. ?> if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Mankin e Rights if & Paul R. El from The Population Bomb The right Theiight Jh#right The right fjfhe right flfhe right to limit our families, to eat. 1^3 to eat meat, to drink pure water, to live uncrowded. ' to avoid regime ntatlpa. to hunt and fisl to view natural beauty. cathe cle< to silt irlich V- *v*. - ye ins without 4 re , _-_- : _ omas Jefferson, 1787 41 % - J^>tudent ^jracliltted Academic Service West Georgia College Buildings ACADEMIC Humanities Math-Science Social Science Chemistry-Physics 44 Education Center Physical Education iiiiiiil Education (Old Building) Library 45 Biology SERVICE Infirmary Student Center 46 Student S5i erviceS Student Services PLACEMENT SERVICE The chief goal of the Placement Office is to offer students and alumni a professional placement service. Counseling in the area of employment opportunities and placement is available to all students currently enrolled, those who previously attended, and those whose applications for admission have been accepted. The Placement Office maintains continual communications with em- ployers and assists students and alumni with employment oppor- tunities which are available. Notification of on-campus interviews is given to seniors in mailings, by announcement in the college newspaper and on the placement bulletin boards. Dossiers are prepared for all graduating seniors and for alumni who seek help in placement. Personal data and credentials are sent to a prospec- tive employer upon request from the registrant or the employer, or when an employer requests referrals of qualified candidates. The Placement Service also aids students in obtaining part-time em- ployment, while in school, and furnishes information concerning graduate schools, Peace Corps, armed services, and Civil Service Examinations. SELECTIVE SERVICE Under the Selective Service Law a student who entered col- lege prior to June, 1971, may be granted a student deferment. For further information, contact the Registrar's Office. COLLEGE STORE For the convenience of the students, the College maintains a bookstore on the campus, located in the College Auditorium (ground floor), where students may purchase textbooks, pencils, pens, notebooks, stationery, toilet articles, records, jewelry and other items. The cost of textbooks will depend upon the course taken and whether books are purchased new or used. New texts will cost approximately $45.00 per quarter; used texts, about one-third less. Store hours are 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 48 LAUNDRY SERVICE Each residence hall on-campus has an automatic washer and dryer. The Apex Linen Service is recommended 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 $30.00 for the school year plus a $10.00 deposit which is refundable at the end of the school year if all linen is returned with the key to the student's locker. Ad- ditional information is mailed to each student upon receipt of a request for housing. COLLEGE POST OFFICE The college post office is located in Hamm Hall across from the Student Center. The same box is kept by a student as long as he is an on-campus student. Mail should be addressed in this form: John Doe Box 00000, (Residence Hall) West Georgia College Carrollton, 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 interoffice service, mail may be sent to other students and faculty free. Name, box number and resi- dence hall are required on mail being sent to a student. All students, including those living off-campus, are assigned a mailbox. Post office hours are 8 a.m., Monday through Friday. Boxes should be checked daily. STUDENT CENTER The Student Center is the community center of the campus the cultural, social, recreational, and service center for students, faculty, administration, staff, alumni, and guests of the college. Included in the building are the college dining hall, a snack bar, student offices, recreation rooms, color TV, and multi-purpose oroms for meetings, and games. Recreational facilities in the Center include billiard tables, table tennis, and a wide variety of other games. 49 HEALTH SERVICES The student infirmary is under the daily supervision of a full- time physician. Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day. For observation and minor illness, students are admitted to the college infirmary. Admissions to the infirmary and dismissals from the infirmary are directed by the college physician. All students who do not have meal tickets for the college dining room must pay for meals while confined to the infirmary. Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton offers modern ser- vices for medical and surgical cases. The student must assume all expenses incurred through the use of the hospital's facilities. An accident-health insurance policy is available to all stu- dents. The cost is not included in the fees paid to the college. A brochure containing information on the policy will be mailed to each student prior to registration. Payment should be made directly to the representatives of the insurance company who will be on- campus at the time of registration. AUTOMOBILES All members of the college community are urged to familiarize themselves with the college traffic code and to cooperate in respect- ing it. All persons in the college community students, faculty, ad- ministration and staff are expected not only to observe the traffic regulations but to pay fines for violations of them. Freshmen residence hall students are not permitted the use of automobiles on campus. COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center is located on the first and second floor of the Administration Building. Professional counselors are avail- able to assist all students with their vocational, educational, person- al, and other needs. The Counseling Center is a part of the Office of Student Af- fairs. Its primary purpose is to provide a place where a student can ask questions and work out his problems, without fear of being reported or criticized. The counselors here will either work 50 with the student or assist the student in finding the appropriate person to go to. The Counseling Center is for all members of the academic community faculty, student, or administrative. A campus wide tutorial service is located in the Counseling Center. Students wishing to serve as tutors or students who desire a tutor should call ext. 394, or come by the Administration Build- ing in room 103. A small fee is paid to the tutor by the student. It is sometimes possible to get free tutoring for students who are not able to pay. Study skill short courses are conducted in cooperation with the development program. Students may sign up for these by com- ing to the Administration Building in room 103. The Division of Education has a reading lab, which is open daily. Students may go at any time and begin training in improving their reading skills. REFRIGERATOR RENTAL In cooperation with the Student Government Association re- frigerators are available for rental during all academic quarters at the nominal fee of $15.00 per quarter. Students who request a refrigerator should contact the S.G.A. office in the bottom floor of the Student Center or call 834-4411, ext. 526. 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 ap- pearance, and of such variety as will allow the choice of an ade- quate 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, or undei shirts are not to be worn in the dining hall. Men and women shall dress appropriately tor Sunday dinner. 51 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 9:00 10:00 and 3:30 4:30, Monday through Friday. A fine of $10.00 will be strictly enforced for leaving your tray in the dining area. LIBRARY The Library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., on Fridays from 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., on Saturdays from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., and on Sundays from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Books in the general collection may be checked out for a period of two weeks. A fine of 10 cents per day will be charged on overdue books. There will be a 3 -day grace period in which no fine will be charged; however, on the fourth day the fine will be 40 cents and 10 cents per day thereafter. Reserve books circulate according to the instructions of the professor. Books on special reserve may be used only in the library. Those taken out overnight are due back by 9:00 A.M. the following morning. Books on three-day reserve may be checked out for a period of three days and may not be renewed. Overnight reserves will be fined at the rate of 25 cents for the first hour and 5 cents for each additional hour. Fines of 25 cents per day will be charged for the three-day reserve. NEED LEGAL ASSISTANCE? 3:00-4:00 Every Wednesday Conference Room 3 Sponsored by S.G.A. 52 student Center FOOD SERVICE LOBBY TINT 2&3 PRINTING OFFICE RECREATION SNACK BAR STUDENT GOVERNMENT UNON PROGRAM COUNCIL WEST GEORGIAN GROUND BJ^ GROUND a^ sR OUNO Fl** 1S r floor 1S T FLOOR GROUND FLOOR 1ST FLOOR 1ST FLOOR GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR "i STUDENT CENTER HOURS TV, meeting rooms, telephone, and an information and lost and found center are provided by the Union for your enjoyment. For your recreation pleasure, the Union provides billiards and table tennis tables. Billiard rates are cents per hour and table tennis is .2.5 cents. Monday-Friday ___8:00 A.M. 11:00 P.M. Saturday 10:00 A.M. 11:00 P.M. Sunday 12 Noon 11:00 P.M. .60 UNION PROGRAM COUNCIL MEMBERS Mike Butts Superintendent Bill Rhymer Entertainment Steve Chapman Fine Arts Jim Philpot Recreation Elaine B rock Social Sue Foley House Gail Drew Secretary UNION BOARD MEMBERS Dean Tracy Stallings Chairman Mr. Bob Townley Administration Representative Mr. Robert England Faculty Representative Mr. Gene Hutsell Alumni Representative Rick Waites Student Government Association Studen t-at-Large Commuting Student Representative Married Student Representative Representative of Men's Interhall Council Representative of Women's Executive House Council Mr. David Parkman Director of Student Activities (ex-officio) Mike Butts Superintendent of Program Council (ex-officio) Mr. Cecil Knotts Union Director (ex-officio) UNION PROGRAM COUNCIL The Union offers social responsibility, leadership oppor- tunities, and an opportunity to get involved. The Union Program Council's purpose is to coordinate the activities and programs of the union committees. We welcome any student who is interested. The Union Program office is located on the ground floor of the Student Center and our extension is 531. Mike Butts, Superintendent, UPC 54 The Union Program Council is composed of the chairman of the various student program committees and serves to coordin- ate the various Union-sponsored programs and activities. The committees, working with the Director of Student Activities and staff, initiate and develop activities for all members of the college community. The following committees serve as integral parts of the Union Program Council: 1. Entertainment The entertainment committee is responsible for producing shows of name entertainment, dances and pageants, and developing talent throughout the college. It keeps a talent file to be used for arranging entertainment. The entertainment committee cooperates with other Union committees and outside organizations to furnish entertainment for designated events. 2. Fine Arts The fine arts committee plays an important part in the development of a cultural program within the college. Its responsibilities include the promotion of programs such as exhibits, lectures, musical events, concerts, discussion groups, forums and debates. In brief, any program that contributes to a broader education of the West Georgia student in the areas of arts, music, humanities, and other related fields is the concern and responsibility of this committee. 3. House The house committee makes recommendations to the Union Board concerning allotment of space and use of facilities. It maintains the information and lost and found section, orders records, magazines and other reading material for the Center. It also collects ideas and information from other Unions in an effort to constantly improve existing programs. 4. Recreation The recreation committee sponsors instruction in activities such as chess, bridge, dance, billiards, etiquette, charm, knitting, photography, and other special skills. It is responsible for the recreational facilities within the building; and for the organization of any other special interest groups or activities within the realm of recreation. It is also responsible for the selection and showing of movies. 5. Secretarial The secretarial committee is responsible for taking minutes of all committee meetings and keeping all records of the Union Program Council. The chairman of the secretarial committee shall be the official secretary of the Union Program Council and sees that all committees are provided with a secre- tary. 55 6. Social The social committee is responsible for all social ac- tivities sponsored by the Union and provides opportunities for West Georgia students to participate in these activities. It is responsible for arranging any social programs that should arise such as teas, receptions, and coffee hours. THE UNION NEEDS INTERESTED PEOPLE TO SERVE ON THESE COMMITTEES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PICK UP AN APPLICATION IN THE UNION LOBBY OF- FICE AND TURN IT IN TO THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY A MEMBER OF THE PROGRAM COUNCIL. ACTIVITIES SCHEDULING To make reservations for the various facilities and to schedule events for the college calendar, please contact the Coordinator of Special Activities office at ext. 228. All activities must be scheduled on the Master Calendar in order to assure you use of the room and obtain publicity for your program. POLICY ON THE USE OF THE WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER The use of the West Georgia College Student Center and its facilities is restricted to students, faculty, staff, administra- tion, and invited guests except on occasions when the union board may invite the general public to an open house. No per- son shall enter or remain in any of the West Georgia College Student Center's facilities except as herein provided. An invited guest is: (1) a person who is invited by a Union Member to the West Georgia College Student Center for a spe- cific occasion or to a program under the jurisdiction of the Union; or (2) by the College for conferences, special functions, tours, official visits; or (3) by a registered student organization to at- tend open programs. To qualify as a guest of a member, the individual must be escorted to the building by the member and accompanied by the member while using the building. The use of the Student Center by a guest is limited to the specific occasion to which he is invited, and is not to be inter- preted to include regular, repeated use of the facilities. Any persons not qualifying as guests as outlined above are subjected to removal from the premises and to such penalties as may be imposed by Regent regulations. Guests, like members of the Union, are also subiect to the rules and regulations governing use of the Student Center that are made by statute or by the appropriate College authority. 56 ^Atcademic f^oti icies 4 C ift M ^% f\ \ % ^ ^ ^ifii |i t - *L Iwlwmww* Dr. Donald W. Adams Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs ADVISEMENT Each student is assigned to a faculty member who serves as his academic advisor and assists him in planning his program of study. The student is expected to consult with his advisor on all matters relating to his major and related work and to seek advice on other questions concerning his academic program. Records for each student are compiled from admission docu- ments, grade reports, test results, and reports from faculty ad- visors. Tests are available to assess academic potential, vocational aptitude, and personal adjustment. It is the student's responsibility to select and register for courses, including prerequisites, which are needed for his major program and which will enable him to satisfy degree re- quirements at the time he expects to graduate. In selecting courses he may step up one level of course numbers or down one, i.e., a freshman may step up to a 200-level course or a junior may step down to a ^00-level course. If the student registers for a course for which he has received credit at West Georgia College or else- where, he forfeits the course credit. ORIENTATION To assist new students in becoming adjusted to college life as quickly as possible, the college conducts an orientation program which consists of testing, preregistration advisement, special lec- tures, and social gatherings. All new students are required to participate. REGISTRATION Registration dates for each quarter are listed in the front part of this publication. Several weeks before the beginning of each quarter, students may obtain from the Registrar's Office a schedule issue of the bulletin giving detailed instructions about registration for that particular quarter. A student is not registered until his class cards have been ap- proved and his fees paid. Students must complete the process on the dates set aside for registration. Late Registration Any student who fails to register on registration day or who fails to pay his fees within the official period will be charged a $5.00 late registration fee. 58 Student Load A student not on academic warning or probation may register for eighteen academic hours without special permission, and a student on the Dean's List may register for twenty academic hours. When a student is within 55 hours of graduation and has a cumula- tive average of 2.0, he may carry up to the maximum of 21 aca- demic hours for two quarters without special permission. During the quarter of student teaching, no student may carry additional courses without special permission from the chairman of the Divi- sion of Education. No student is permitted to take more than a two-thirds academic load if he works eight hours per day. Special permission must be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs before any student may exceed loads authorized above. A student whose course load drops below twelve academic hours is, as of that date, ineligible to participate in college- sponsored activities unless authorized by the Office of Academic Affairs. Course Changes (Drop-Add) Routine changes in the student's schedule must be made by the Registrar's Office within four days after classes begin. The precise deadline can be found in the calendar at the beginning of this catalogue. After this date, permission to change, drop or add courses must be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Those who drop without clearing through the Dean's or Registrar's offices will receive an F in the course. Withdrawals Formal withdrawal from the College must begin with written approval from the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. At the time approval is granted, specific instructions are given the stu- dent for the completion of his formal withdrawal. The student is not withdrawn until clearance has been obtained from the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Except as noted below, all undergraduate degree candidates are required to complete six consecutive quarters of physical education beginning with the first quarter of residence. This re- quirement specifically includes (1) PED 080 Foundations of Physical Education and (2) three different activity courses which are elected on the basis of interest, need, physical limitations and 59 arry-over value for post-college recreational life. Those student! who cannot pass the prescribed swimming test must register for the beginning swimming course in meeting requirement (2) above. The remaining requirements may be satisfied by completion of advanced level activity courses and/or participation in approved extracurricular programs. Students who complete the participa- tion requirements of specific intercollegiate athletics and/or sports clubs may receive two quarters of credit but must be carried on an appropriate class roll during the quarter in which the credit is earned. The physical education requirement may be modified for entering students who are (1) over twenty-five years of age, (2) barred from physical participation by a medical physician's recom- mendation, or (3) military veterans with two or more years of active duty. Students over twenty-five years of age and students with physical limitations may substitute PED 150 or other approved physical education courses to be determined by the Head of the Department of Physical Education. Veterans are required to take only three activity courses. Students other than physical education majors and minors should not schedule more than one physical education class in any quarter. RETENTION Academic Warning A student will be on academic warning when his cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0. Penalty is not associated with academic warning. The warning will be placed on his grade state- ment as follows: ACADEMIC WARNING. Dismissal A full-time student failing to pass at least 5 hours in a given quarter will be dismissed. A freshman student failing to earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.5 after attempting 45 hours (or three quarters) will be dismissed. Students other than freshmen will be evaluated quarterly on the basis of cumulative grade point average for the total number of hours attempted. Hours transferred will be included in deter- mining the total hours attempted; however, the cumulative grade point average will be computed only on work completed at West Georgia College. A student failing to earn the cumulative grade 60 point average required for the total number of hours attempted as indicated below will be dismissed. 1 - 45 hours 1.5 46 - 90 hours- 1.6 91 -135 hours- 1.7 135+- hours- 1.8 Dismissed students may be readmitted on probation 12 months from the date of dismissal. Except for those readmitted on pro- bation for a summer quarter, only students who will be able to attain the required cumulative grade point average with a C average at the end of the probation quarter will be considered for readmission. Probation If readmitted, the dismissed student must attain the cumulative grade point average required in the probation quarter or make significant progress toward doing so (overall 2.0 in at least 10 hours). The student showing significant progress may remain on probation an additional quarter in order to earn the cumulative grade point average required. Probation-Summer: A dismissed student may attend summer quarter on probation in order to raise his cumulative grade point average to the level required. If the level required is attained, the student may enroll for the following fall quarter. If not, dismissal will be resumed for the remainder of the original period. Students earning the privilege to continue under this provision must also earn an overall 2.0 (if not less than 10 hours) for the fall quarter. Students on probation will not be eligible to participate in activities requiring public performance or to hold a student office. Students on probation may not register for courses which require or might require public performances (e.g., choir, debating, and dramatics). Music and speech 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 will not be eligible for employment as student assistants. They are strongly advised to relinquish any outside part-time employment. ABSENCES Each instructor determines the specific absence policy in his class. He judges whether absences are justified and determines whether the student should remain in a class or be dropped. In all cases, the student is responsible for all material presented in class and for all announcements and assignments. 61 Circulars inform the instructor of absences resulting from college-sponsored activities. The infirmary issues a slip to each student who is admitted to the infirmary. The student is expected to explain all other absences to each of his instructors. Any non- dormitory student who must be absent for more than three succes- sive days is required to notify the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. In no case may a student miss more than twenty-five per cent of his classes and receive credit for the course. Only under extra- ordinary or justifiable circumstances, however, will an instructor permit a student to reach this limit. A full-time student dropped from two courses for excessive absences will also be dismissed from college for the remainder of the quarter. If a student for legitimate reasons is unable to continue at- tendance in a class he should formally drop the class, or withdraw from the College; otherwise, a grade of F or WF will be recorded. COLLEGE YEAR AND UNIT OF CREDIT The College is organized on the quarter system. There are three quarters of approximately eleven weeks and a summer quarter of approximately ten weeks. The quarter hour is the unit of credit in any course. It repre- sents a lecture period of one fifty-minute period a week for a quarter. A class having five lecture periods a week will thus give credit for five quarter hours when completed satisfactorily. Two laboratory or activity periods are the equivalent of one lecture period. SUMMER QUARTER The summer quarter operates on a ten-week basis, with sixty- minute periods. A student may take a regular work load of fifteen hours, thus completing a full quarter's work. GRADE REPORTS At the end of each quarter, a full report showing courses taken, grades earned, and grade-point average is mailed to each student. If the student has been placed on academic warning, an appropriate notation appears on the grade report. EXAMINATIONS Final examinations are held at the end of each quarter in ac- cordance with a definite schedule. No final examinations may be 62 given in advance of the date scheduled unless authorized by the Office of Academic Affairs. GRADES AND GRADE POINTS The following grading system is used: Grade points per credit hour A Excellent 4 B Good 3 C Satisfactory 2 D Passing 1 F Failing S Satisfactory WF Withdrew, failing U Unsatisfactory AU Auditor W Withdrew NC No Credit WP Withdrew, passing I Incomplete The grades of S and U are reserved for some courses which carry credit but no grade points, such as Education 420-421-422 (Teaching Internship), certain seminar courses, and certain physi- cal education courses. A student who officially withdraws from a course receives a grade of W, WP, or WF. The grade of W is given when the student withdraws before an instructor has evidence of the quality of his work in the course. The grade of WP is given when work already done in a course is passing and when withdrawal occurs not later than two weeks before the last day of classes. W and WP grades are not computed in determining grade point averages. A WF grade is counted as an F. The NC grade is designed for freshman English only. The I grade indicates that a student has been unable to com- plete the work of a course. It is given only when work already done is of acceptable quality. The required work must be completed during the next quarter in residence; otherwise, the grade becomes an F. The grade point ratio is the grade average made on all aca- demic work for which a student has received grades other than W, WP, S, U, or I. It is obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of hours attempted less those hours for which grades of W, WP, S, U, or I have been given. Only professional physical education courses are included in this computation. 63 Twenty hours of work in which a student has made the grade of D or F and in which he has later made a higher grade will be eliminated in computing his grade point-average for graduation. No more than ten hours of the above 20 can be in the student's major field. All entries, however, remain a part of the student's permanent record. Repeating a course more than once requires the approval of the chairman of the division of the student's major. No course in which a student has made a C or above may be re- peated. DEANS LIST Students who achieve a grade point ratio of 3.5 on a minimum of 15 quarter hours will be placed on the Dean's List for that quarter. CLASSIFICATION Freshmen are those students who have less than 40 quarter hours of academic credit; sophomores, those with 40 or more quarter hours of academic credit but less than 85; juniors, those with 85 or more quarter hours of academic credit, but less than 130; seniors, those with 130 or more hours of academic credit. GRADUATION WITH HONORS West Georgia College awards degrees with honors to those who have grade point averages on all courses attempted as follows: 3.5 honors 3.8 high honors 3.9 highest honors Those candidates who have transferred from other institutions will qualify for honors if they meet all three of the following criteria: (1) completion of 100 hours in residence at West Georgia College (2) attainment of an honors grade-point average on all work attempted at West Georgia College (3) attainment of an honors grade-point average on the com- bined total of all courses attempted at West Georgia and other institutions. CATALOG REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Each student has the option of graduating under the catalogue in effect at the time of entry or any subsequent catalogue; how- ever, he is required to comply with all of the requirements of one catalogue. If his continuous progress toward a degree is inter- rupted, he may be required to graduate under the provisions of a catalogue more recent than the one current when he enrolled. 64 AWARDS AND HONORS Most of the awards listed below are made on Parents Day each spring quarter. ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA AWARD The annual Maria Leonard Book Award is given to the grad- uating senior who has maintained the highest cumulative grade point average, who earned membership in Alpha Lambda Delta during her freshman year. 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. 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 artwork. Such works are exhibited for one year in the Student Center and are then placed permanently in appropriate places on the campus. DEBATE AWARDS Three awards are presented annually to outstanding members of the West Georgia Debate Team. The awards are presented to the "Most Valuable Varsity Debater", the "Most Valuable Novice Debater" and the "Most Improved Debater". 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 outstand- ing 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. 65 HERNDON AWARD As a memorial to Thomas A. Herndon, Jr., friends and class- mates established an award in 1953. Each year sheepskin bro- chures are awarded to freshmen or sophomores who have maintained an overall G.P.A. at WGC of no less than 3.50, have earned at least one-half of their hours at WGC, and have exhib- ited both a devotion to duty and high ethical standards. Final selections are made by a joint committee of faculty and students from a list of nominations gathered both from individual faculty members and from the S.G.A. WILDA SEAGRAVES JACKSON AWARD This award is presented annually by the Alumni Association to a graduating senior in the field of education in recognition of scholastic achievement and the possession of those qualities which produce an excellent classroom teacher. The award was established in memory of Mrs. Jackson, a West Georgia alumna and an outstanding teacher, by her family and friends. WATSON AWARD As a memorial to Gordon Watson, late professor of English, each year the college awards honorary certificates to juniors and seniors who, in the estimation of a joint committee of faculty and students, have exhibited the following qualities: 1) maintained a minimum overall G.P.A. at WGC of no less than 3.50, 2) earned at least one-half of their hours at WGC, 3) exhibited, to the com- mittee's satisfaction, a devotion to duty and high ethical standards. WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES The names of a limited number of West Georgia College juniors and seniors are included each year in Who 's Who in Ameri- can Universities and Colleges. Students chosen for this honor will have been nominated either by the S.G.A. or by the faculty and will have submitted a resume specifying the following: 1) at least one-half of their hours earned at WGC, 2) a G.P.A. at WGC of no less than 2.50, 3) active participation in campus and/or com- munity activities, 4) leadership ability and/or leadership potential. 66 student ^rrc oudtna '":'. i ..^ , ' Dear Resident Student: Welcome to the residence halls of West Georgia College. It is my sincere desire, and that of the residence hall staff, that you will become deeply involved with your living environment during the year. We hope that your living center will become more than a place to sleep and study. We hope that you will make this your home, your community and through your creative participation the most exciting place on campus. Sincerely, Charles E. Smith Director of Housing STUDENT HOUSING Residence hall living at West Georgia College offers a signifi- cant contribution to the total educational development of each resident student as he learns from individuals of varied back- grounds, experiences, and personal philosophies. Harmonious living, broadened horizons, and increased human understanding are all desired results of the residence experience. The environ- ment of a hall is largely dependent upon the cooperation, interest and participation of each student. Individual responsibility and initiative are essential characteristics of communal living. Most of the West Georgia living centers have been constructed in the last ten years. They not only meet the physical needs of comfort, safety and attractive surroundings, but also aid in the development of a disciplined mind, a social consciousness and a large degree of responsibility for governing a group's affairs. House Councils The House Council is the governing body of each hall. Mem- bership on the House Council is composed of not more than two residents from each Resident Advisor's area of responsibil- ity. House Council representatives are elected at the beginning of the fall quarter for a nine month term during which time they must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing. The House Council is charged with the responsibility of creat- ing an educational environment in the halls by establishing com- mittees to plan and execute programs of an intellectual, cultural, religious, social and athletic nature. The House Council, as the governing body of the hall, also has the responsibility of establish- ing regulations pertaining to the welfare and conduct of the resi- dents of their hall. The House Council may determine such things as TV viewing hours; visitation hours; and social fund ex- penditures. Changes in regulations will not be considered unless they are first approved by the House Council. Infractions of hall regulations or cases involving conduct unbecoming a West Georgia College student are heard by a House Judicial Committee which renders decisions and/or recommendations to the Director of Housing. Residence Hall Staff Each hall is guided by staff personnel consisting of hall direc- tors who have an interest in and an aptitude for student personnel work. Assisting hall directors are undergraduate head residents and resident advisors who are chosen on the basis of maturity, character, and breadth of college experience. Each hall elects its own house council to provide the students with an atmosphere which contributes to the intellectual and social experiences of each student. 68 Housing Policy Provided that space is available, all freshman students and sophomore female students will be required to reside on campus unless they are married or are living with parents, relatives or leg- al guardians. Junior and senior women may live off campus with parental permission. All students who are required to or desire to live on campus must complete an application form and file it with the Housing Office. Application Procedures A housing application will be sent to the student after he has been tentatively accepted by the Admissions Office or readmitted by the Registrar. Except for applications for the summer quarter, a $25 deposit must accompany all completed housing application forms when they are returned to the Housing Office. The $25 de- posit should be either a check or money order made payable to West Georgia College. Sophomore, junior and senior students who desire housing for the following year will file applications and select rooms dur- ing the spring quarter. Assignments Assignments for sophomore, junior and senior students for the following academic year are made during the spring quarter. All other housing assignments are made prior to the beginning of each quarter with the majority of assignments being made prior to the fall quarter. Once an assignment has been made, it will be considered binding for the duration of the academic year (Sep- tember-June). Notifications of new assignments are sent prior to the beginning of each quarter. Housing Agreement This agreement is binding for the entire academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters). The only automatic exceptions will be those students graduating at the end of a quarter or entering college housing at the beginning of the winter or spring quarter. Those students entering college housing during the year will nor- mally be expected to remain until the end of the spring quarter. Exceptions will also be made for student teachers who leave col- lege housing to fulfill their student teaching requirements. Housing deposits will be refunded if a student submits a writ- ten notification of cancellation to the Housing Office by September 1 for the fall quarter, December 15 for the winter quarter and March 15 for the spring quarter. Cancellation of college housing must involve one of the following: 1. Release from the housing agreement by the Director of Housing; 2. Formal withdrawal from West Georgia College; 69 3. Denial of permission to register for academic or disciplinary reasons; 4. A decision not to attend West Georgia College. Room Changes The Housing Office recognizes that it cannot be held respon- sible for granting all room assignment preferences. The Housing Office also recognizes that conflicts do arise occasionally which necessitate change of accommodations; consequently, the Housing Office has adopted a flexible room change policy which normally occurs 10 days to two weeks after the beginning of each quarter. The responsibility for making room change arrangements rests solely with the student and must be approved by the residence hall staff and the Housing Office. Guests Overnight visitors of the same sex may be entertained in the hall. All guests must conform to hall regulations, and the student hostess is held responsible for her guest. Guests must have per- mission from the occupants of a room before they can stay there overnight. Opening and Closing of the Halls Prior to the end of each quarter, students will be notified of the official closing date of the halls. Students are expected to va- cate their rooms not later than the official closing date. Notifica- tion will also be provided concerning the reopening of the halls for the following quarter. Students should not plan to arrive any earlier than the official opening date. RESIDENCE HALL FACILITIES Student Rooms Room keys are issued only by the Housing Office. Keys should never be duplicated. Lost or misplaced keys will be replaced by the Housing Office at a cost of $1.00. The $5.00 deposit which you paid when you received your assignment will be refunded if your room is in good condition and your key returned when you check out of housing. Rooms are equipped to meet average student needs. Residents are held responsible for the furnishings in their rooms, and damage to college property will be charged to the resident. Furnishings may not be moved from one room to another. Furnishings in lob- bies, lounges, etc., are inventoried and may not be moved from those areas. Screens are not to be removed and clothing or other articles are not to be placed on Venetian blinds as this has a ten- dency to bend and/or rust the blinds. Fans are permitted but should not be placed in windows. 70 Upkeep of student rooms is the responsibility of the individual resident. Cleaning materials for your use are provided in the cus- todial closets in each hall. Trash should be placed in receptacles and not swept into the corridor. These supplies may be checked out through the Resident Advisor. From time to time students have requested custodians to perform special cleaning services. This practice is not authorized. It is embarrassing for the custodians to refuse your requests; however, if they do provide such services, they may lose their jobs. Custodians will empty trash cans placed outside your door and return the empty container. Empty contain- ers should be removed from the corridor immediately. Laundry Coin operated washers and dryers are located in each hall. Machines which are out of service should be reported to your Resi- dent Advisor so they may be tagged with an "out of order" sign and reported to the maintenance department. Money lost in wash- ers or dryers will be refunded at the Plant Operations Office in the New Maintenance Building. Students desiring to subscribe to the Apex Linen Service should contact the Housing Office secretaries. Kitchens Kitchens are available in all halls for preparing snacks and hot drinks. Although food preparation is not permitted in student rooms, nonperishable food for immediate consumption (i.e. care packages from home) will be permitted only if stored in a sealed container. Apparatus for the preparation of food is not permitted in student rooms except for storage. Bulletin Boards Bulletin boards are kept up to date by your Resident Advisor. Read the notices on your bulletin board! Unauthorized and out- dated material will be removed from the bulletin board. If you desire to post a notice, contact your Resident Advisor. Luggage Storage Limited space is available in each hall for luggage storage. Non- essential luggage should be taken home at your earliest opportun- ity. Storage between spring and summer and summer and fall quar- ters is not permitted due to limited space, maintenance schedules, and a concern for theft. Telephones Public telephones are conveniently located in each residence hall. All residence halls are now wired so that private phones may be installed in a student's room by making special arrangements with the Southern Bell Telephone Company in Carrollton. The occupants of each room are responsible for paying the bill directly to the telephone company. 71 Lobbies, Lounges, Recreation Rooms Each hall has a section set aside as a lobby. This area is used to greet parents and guests and is often used for receptions. Since this is a public area of the hall, students are expected to be proper- ly dressed. Vending Service Vending services are available in each residence hall and pro- vide candy, cold drinks, pastry and cigarettes. Money lost in machines due to malfunctioning is promptly refunded at the office of the Director of Auxiliary Enterprises located in the Stu- dent Center. Privacy It is the intention of the Housing Office to ensure, as much as possible, the individual student's right to privacy in a residence hall room. Insofar as students do not violate institutional regulations or civil law, they may be assured that their privacy will not be violated by college officials. The college does reserve the right to inspect student rooms at times convenient to the staff to insure health and safety standards. Generally, notification for such an inspection will be given in advance. It must be pointed out, how- ever, if a college official has reason and probable cause to believe that a law is being violated or an institutional regulation broken, he has the legal right to enter and search a student's room. If a violation is consequently discovered, disciplinary action may be taken by the college, but there will be no civil action taken against the student. Before any law enforcement officer has the right to enter and search any student's room, he must either secure per- mission from the student or be in possession of a duly authorized search warrant. The Resident Advisors in each residence hall are in possession of a master key. These keys exist primarily for the convenience and safety of the students and are not to be used by Resident Advisors to enter a student's room without permission. Summer Housing A separate application must be submitted for the summer quarter. A housing deposit is not required for the summer quarter. Off-Campus Housing The Housing Office maintains a partial listing of off-campus housing available in the Carrollton area. This information is listed on file in the Housing Office and is not available for mailing to individuals. COLLEGE HOUSING REGULATIONS Curfew and Key Sign-Out System The official closing hour for women's residence halls is 12 mid- night Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday 72 evenings. Only first quarter female freshman students are required to be in their residence hall at these times. All second and third quarter freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior female students who plan to be away from the residence hall after the closing hour must sign out at the front desk, leaving her name and destination (preferably a telephone number). This may be done in a sealed envelope. If the student plans to return to the residence hall before 7 a.m., she may sign out for a front door key. If the student plans to return sometime the next day (after 7 a.m.), she still must sign out but not necessarily for a front door key. No female student will be required to sign in or out of the res- idence hall during the normal open hours. All students who have signed out for a front door key must return it to the properly desig- nated area before 9 a.m. Students who return their keys late will be fined $1.00. A student losing the key will be fined $10.00. Any student found guilty of abusing the key privilege will receive automatic disciplinary probation. A first quarter freshman woman may be absent from her resi- dence hall after the closing hour during the week (Sunday through Thursday) when visiting the home of members of her immediate family, or places designated by her parents by written note or tele- phone conversation. She must sign out for these absences, indi- cating her destination and time of return. First quarter freshmen women students absent from the residence hall on Friday or Sat- urday evening after the closing hour will be assumed to be visiting her home or attending to personal business. Knowledge of her whereabouts during these weekend periods should not be the re- sponsiblity of West Georgia College. Open House Policy Male students may visit female residence hall rooms, and female students may visit male residence hall rooms, under the following conditions: a) All residents in each residence hall should be given an op- portunity to vote by secret ballot in order to determine whether or not there will be open houses in that residence hall, and, if so, on what days and for what hours. Each resi- dence hall also has the right by majority vote to determine that there will be no visitation privileges in student rooms. b) The open house times to be decided upon by each resi- dence hall may not exceed the maximum limits established by the college. These limits are: Not before Noon on any day, and not after the closing hour of the women's residence halls (12 midnight Sunday-Thursday, 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday). 73 c) Where visitation privileges have been approved by the resi- dents and the hall council, all guests visiting in the student living quarters should be escorted. d) There will be shared responsibility between male and fe- male students who are in violation of the open house policy. e) Once the days and hours for open house have been deter- mined by the residents and the hall council, they should be registered and kept on file in the Housing Office. f ) Each residence hall reserves the right at any time to modify the open house schedule in order to meet the changing needs of the residents. Appliances and Electrical Equipment Policy The following items are permitted in the residence halls pro- vided they are UL (Underwriters' Laboratories) approved: -Study lamps -Electric shavers -Typewriters -Hair dryers -Televisions* -Hair setters -Radios -Heating pads -Record players -Fans -Tape recorders -Electric blankets -Clocks Tmmersable coffee percolators -Extension cords (not exceeding 8', limit two per room) -Refrigerators (not exceeding SGA rental specifications, i.e., 117 volts, 45 watts, 0.4 amps) -Ungrounded television antennas *Limit one per room The following items are prohibited in the residence halls: Hot plates, electrical fry pans, electric boilers, waffle irons, air con- ditioners, immersion coils, extension cords with multiple outlets (cube taps), irons (may be stored but not used in rooms), popcorn poppers with open coils or with separate, exposed heating units. These items are prohibited primarily because of their potential as a source of fire in the residence hall. Secondarily, the use of food preparation appliances tend to increase and encourage pests such as roaches, rats, and other undesirable insects. Pets Pets are not allowed in the hall at any time, with the exception of tropical fish or turtles. Each resident is permitted one acquarium with a maximum capacity of 10 gallons. All electrical and mechan- ical equipment must be UL approved. Fire arms, fireworks and inflammables Candles, fire crackers, explosives and chemicals such as gaso- line, benzine and naptha may not be used or stored in student rooms. (See Georgia Regulations Criminal Code, Section 26-1404 and 26-1405). The possession of fire arms, projectile propelling 74 devices, ammunition, or weapons of any kind is prohibited in stu- dent rooms. Arrangements for storage of fire arms must be made with the college security office. Fire and Life Safety Equipment At the beginning of each quarter instructions will be given by the Resident Advisor as to what route to follow in case of fire. This route will be posted on the bulletin board and it is your respon- sibility to be familiar with it. All students are required to cooperate completely in any fire drills conducted during the year. During a fire drill or actual fire, wear your shoes and raincoat while vacating the building and also carry a towel which can be placed over your face to help protect against heat and smoke. Escape diagrams, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and fire safety doors are all classified as life safety equipment. Tampering with such equipment endangers the lives of others and will not be tolerated. Setting fires or turning in false alarms is a serious of- fense (State Regulation Criminal Code, Section 26-1501, 26-1502, 91-107A, 91-9906). Gambling Gambling in the residence halls is not permitted; however, a relaxed game of cards is allowed within the rooms. Vendors and salesmen For the protection of students, and to prevent interruption of studies, solicitation or selling is not permitted in the residence halls. If you encounter a sales person in the residence hall, notify your Resident Advisor or Hall Director immediately. Theft The college is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property. Thefts which occur in the residence halls should be re- ported immediately to the Head Resident and the College Security Office. Students are reminded to lock their doors whenever they leave their rooms. Bicycle and Motorcycle Storage The storage of bicycles and motorcycles in student rooms or elsewhere in the residence hall is prohibited. Search and Seizure It is the policy of the Student Affairs Division and the Housing Office in particular to conform to existing laws when working with those cases where a search of a student's room in a campus resi- dence hall is involved. 75 tKedtdi ence Shirley Caffee Boykin Hall ( "Greek" Women's ) Cobb Hall (Mens) ii^S^fl^siiBfSS^ISS 111 Downs Hall (Women's) W. Fred Gunn Hall (Women's) J. Carson Pritchard Hall (Men's) S-19 Hall (Mens) Strozier Hall (Women's) .1*1* T-5 Hall (Winter) (Coed) Gordon Watson Hall (Women's) Mail 2) irecior L V RESIDENCE HALL PHONE NUMBERS West Georgia College 834-4411 BOYKIN (GREEK HALL) ROW A-l 832-9114 C-l 832-9220 A-2 832-9197 C-2 832-9106 A-3 832-9144 C-3 832-9112 Hall Director- 276 COBB 1-E 832-9211 2-E 832-9129 1-W 832-9152 2-W 832-9103 Hall Director- 296 GUNN A-l 832-9225 C-l 832-9230 A-2 832-9226 C-2 832-9224 A-3 832-9210 C-3 832-9289 Lobby 832-9293 Hall Director- 204 STROZIER 1-N 832-9241 2-N 832-9216 1-S 832-9100 2-S 832-9215 Hall Director- 277 PRITCHARD 1-N 832-9271 1-W 832-9104 2-N 832-9260 2-W 832-9138 3-N 832-9188 3-W 832-9286 1-S 832-9287 2-S 832-9290 3-S 832-9178 Hall Director-316 1-E 832-9161 1-W 832-9158 2-E 832-9212 2-W 832-9214 3-E 832-9218 3-W 832-9206 Lobby Ext. 315 Hall Director- 314 DOWNS 1-B 832-9198 3-C 832-9221 2-B 832-9196 1-D 832-9163 3-B 832-9182 2-D 832-9251 1-C 832-9165 3-D 832-9244 2-C 832-9295 Hall Director-401 WATSON 1-A 832-9526 1-B 832-9527 1-C 832-9536 2-A 832-9528 2-B 832-9529 2-C 832-9537 3-A 832-9520 3-B 832-9531 3-C 832-9538 R-16 1-A 832-9113 1-B 832-9512 1-C 832-9248 2-A 832-9249 2-B 832-9274 2-C 832-9203 3-A 832-9285 3-B 832-9513 3-C 832-9132 S-19 and T-5 (Not available at this time) *In order to call any extension, one must call 834-4411 first and then ask for exten- sion number from switchboard. 7cS student C^xpenSe5 &m '" ^:/./.", s> MX ^cl* w:j-".**"?- BUSINESS POLICY The college year is divided into three quarters of approximate- ly eleven weeks each and a summer quarter of approximately ten weeks. Expenses are charged and payable by the quarter since each quarter constitutes a separate unit of operation. A student may enroll at the beginning of any quarter. To insure financial operation in conformity with the policies of the Board of Regents, certain regulations must be observed. Fees and charges are due and payable at the beginning of each quarter at the time of registration. Fees and charges may be paid in cash or by check in the exact amount of student's bill. If any check is not paid on presentation to the bank on which it is drawn, a service charge of $5.00 will be made. When two checks have been returned by any student's bank without payment, his check cashing privileges will be suspended. Registration at the beginning of each quarter is not complete until all fees and charges have been paid. Personal checks made out to "CASH," with proper identifi- cation, may be cashed at the Business Office cashier's window in an amount not to exceed $25.00. APPLICATION FEES AND DEPOSITS Application Fee An application fee of $10.00 is required for all students apply- ing for the first time (except auditors). This fee should be sub- mitted with the official application blank. It is non-refundable. Auditors who later apply for admission as regular students will be charged this fee. Former Students It is necessary that the Registrar know of the student's inten- tion to return in order that appropriate records can be prepared and appointments for registration can be made. Housing Deposit Except for students applying for the summer quarter, a $25 deposit must accompany all housing applications. This deposit will be refunded during spring quarter. The deposit will be re- funded if cancellation of the housing request is received in writing by the Housing Office not later than September 1, for the fall quarter, December 15, for the winter quarter, and March 15, for the spring quarter. A separate application must be submitted for the summer quarter. A housing deposit is not required for the summer quarter. 80 Key Deposit A five dollar key deposit will be required of all students as- signed to college housing when they receive their housing assign- ment and key. This deposit is refundable if the room is left in good condition and the student presents his key and check out card to the Housing Office. MATRICULATION, HEALTH, ACTIVITY FEES All students pay the established matriculation, health and activity fees which are included in the figures shown below. These fees cover all laboratory and other general fees of the College. Each student is entitled to admission to most of the entertainment and athletic events sponsored by the College. The student will also receive the College yearbook and a subscription to the College newspaper. BREAKAGE DEPOSITS AND SPECIAL FEES There are no general laboratory fees, but there are a few courses offered that require special fees, such as private music lessons. The catalogue description of a course indicates the amount of any special fee that may be required for those registering for the course. There are no laboratory breakage deposit fees as such. How- ever, students will be held responsible for any breakage they cause. TABLE OF CHARGES (PER QUARTER) Registration at the beginning of each quarter is not complete until all fees and charges have been paid. Fees and charges are due and payable on the day of registra- tion. A late fee will be charged beginning the following day. The student should NOT bring a lump-sum check for all his expenses. It is advisable to make two separate checks as follows: 1. Payable to West Georgia College for fees, room, and board. 2. Payable to West Georgia College for books (Cost approxi- mately $45.00.) 3. Payment for student insurance is made directly to the insurance agent. FEES Resident Non-Resident Matriculation $115.00 $115.00 Non-Resident Tuition 180.00 Health 9.00 9.00 Student Activity 15.00 15.00 Total $139.00 $319.00 81 Additional charges are required for applied music courses ac- cording to course description. This charge is $15.00 per credit hour in addition to the matriculation fees and will be paid at registration. The College reserves the right to make changes in its fees and charges at the beginning of any quarter and without previous notice. FOOD SERVICE Four types of meal tickets are available. 7 Days 5 Days 3 meals $140.00 2 meals $130.00 $110.00 There will be a 19-meals per week ticket available for $155.00 quarterly. Breakfast will be deleted on Saturday and Sunday. All students may purchase a meal ticket if desired. All students may purchase a meal ticket if desired. Food service will be available on a cash basis to students ar- riving on-campus prior to registration for orientation and other purposes. Meals will be served to holders of meal tickets begin- ning on the day of registration and throughout the quarter, except for scheduled holidays, and through the last day of final examinations. RESIDENCE HALL RATES Boykin, Downs, Gunn, Pritchard, Watson Halls, R-16 Hall, and S-19 Hall. Rate per person $140.00 per quarter Cobb, Row, and Strozier Halls. Rate per person $125.00 per quarter A residence hall social fee is charged and will be collected by the hall council personnel for deposit in a residence hall social fund. SPECIAL STUDENTS AND AUDITORS Students or auditors registering for less than twelve quarter hours are charged $9.75 per quarter hour for matriculation. In addition, non-residents of Georgia are charged for out-of-state tuition at the rate of $14.00 per quarter hour. HEALTH & STU- DENT ACTIVITY fees are as follows: 82 Student Health Activity Students taking 6 hours or more $9.00 $15.00 Students taking less than 6 hours Available but not required Students registering for programs conducted at a center more than thirty miles from campus are charged at the rate of $12.75 per quarter hour. GRADUATION FEES Graduation fees must be paid at the beginning of the quarter in which the student graduates. Master's Degree $15.00 Bachelor's Degree $10.00 OTHER CHARGES Transcript Fee Each copy over one $1.00 Service Charge For Late Registration Charge $5.00 REFUNDS Regulations of the Board of Regents provide for the following matriculation fee refunds when formal withdrawal is approved: During the first week 80% refund During the second week 60% refund During the third week 40% refund During the fourth week 20% refund Thereafter no refund No refunds will be made of the student activity fee or health service fee. When a student vacates a housing assignment during the quarter, the housing deposit will be forfeited and the room charge refund will be made on the same basis as the matriculation refund. If a student withdraws during a quarter, refund of board charges will be made on a prorated basis, determined by the date of withdrawal. Refunds will be made only at the end of the quarter. REDUCED LOADS Partial refunds for reduced loads will not be made unless such reduction results from action of the College. 83 c>Lt ove mtmmm Love is not love Which alters when its alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove; Oh, no! It is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken. William Shakespeare 84 student i^eauiau ^rnd S^tunaarcl^ ions 0m m^ STUDENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the ex- pectation that they will have developed acceptable personal standards of conduct and ethics. Also, students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regulations and standards of the college, and the laws of the community, state and nation, and to respect the standards of their fellow students. Students assume responsibility for their own conduct, and through their hall coun- cils and the student judiciary system, accept responsibility for the behavior of their fellow students. College regulations go into effect at the time a student matricu- lates, and continue until the time of graduation or withdrawal. By the act of registration the student implies acceptance of the standards and regulations which are stated in this handbook and in other publications of the college. 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 inci- dent occurs on campus or off campus. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE I. Academic Irregularity 1. No student shall receive or give assistance not authorized by the instructor in the preparation of any essay, laboratory re- port, examination or other assignment included in an academic course. 2. No student shall take or attempt to take, steal or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the conduct of a class, including but not limited to tests, exami- nations, laboratory equipment and roll books. 3. No student shall sell, give, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized person material which can be shown to contain the questions or answers to any examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent date in any course of study offered by the col- lege, without authorization from the instructor. 4. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student submitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated and when the ideas of another are incorporated in the paper they must be appropriately acknowledged. II. Alcoholic Beverages (Effective July 1, 1972) The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic bev- erages is discouraged. The drinking, possession, or transporta- tion of alcoholic beverages by any student under the age of 18 is 86 strictly prohibited. No policy or regulation of the college sanctions either the use of alcoholic beverages or actions in contravention of State, Federal, or local laws regarding their purchase or con- sumption. Such laws are strictly applicable. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas on the cam- pus is prohibited. All areas of the campus are considered public with the exception of rooms leased by students in residence halls for residence purposes. 1. Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages are dis- couraged but are not prohibited in private living quarters occupied by at least one participant, provided that each participant is at least eighteen (18) years of age. 2. Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or other covering con- tainer. The conspicuous or flagrant possession of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. 3. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall non-private areas such as lobbies, recreation rooms, lounges, or community baths. 4. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition at any time or on any occasion on or off campus, as made manifest by boister- ousness, rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or by vulgar, profane, lewd, or unbecoming language. 5. Disorderly conduct in connection with drinking is prohibited. HI. Damage to Property Malicious or unauthorized intentional damage or destruction oi property belonging to the college, to a member of the college com munity, or to a visitor to the campus, is prohibited. IV. Disorderly Assembly 1. No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creat- ing a riot, or destruction, or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal operation of the college. This section should not be construed so as to deny any students the right of peaceful, non- disruptive assembly. 2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free move- ment of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of college facilities, or materially interfere with the normal opera- tion of the college or with authorized events being held on the campus. 3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equip- ment indoors or outdoors during classroom hours is prohibited. (Any use of sound amplification equipment must be cleared through the Student Activities Office.) 87 V. Disorderly Conduct 1. Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organziation is prohibited. 2. No student shall push, strike or physically assault any mem- ber of the faculty, administration, staff, or student body or any visitor to the campus. 3. Conduct on college property, or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization, which materially interferes with the normal operation of the col- lege or the requirements of appropriate discipline, is prohibited. 4. No student shall enter or attempt to enter any dance or social, athletic or any other event sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization without credentials for admission, i.e., ticket, identification card, invitation, etc. or in violation of any reasonable qualifications established for atten- dance. At such college functions a student must present proper credentials to properly identified college faculty and staff upon their request. 5. Conduct or language, or expression otherwise, which are ob- scene or which are patently offensive to the prevailing standards of an academic community are prohibited. 6. No student shall interfere with, or give false name to, or fail to cooperate with, any properly identified college faculty, admin- istration, or staff personnel while these persons are in the per- formance of their duties. 7. The following are expressly prohibited: Obstruction of, disruption of, or interference with any College activity, or with an authorized program conducted on College premises by non-members of the College community. Unauthorized obstruction of, disruption of, or interference with vehicular or pedestrian traffic on College roadways or walkways, or on public streets and sidewalks adjoining, transversing, or in the vicinity of College property. Behavior which jeopardizes the safety or well-being of other members of the College community, or persons coming onto Col- lege property. The proscribed conduct includes, among other things, harrassment of, or interference with, firemen, policemen or other persons engaged in the performance of their official du- ties; physical abuse or threatening physical abuse of any person on College property; forcible detention of any person on College property. VI. Drugs The possession or use (without valid medical or dental prescrip- tion), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or danger- ous drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited. VII. Falsification of Records No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, counterfeited, or forged, any record, form or document used by the college. No student shall furnish false information to the college. VIII. Explosives No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. IX. Fire Safety 1. No student shall tamper with fire safety equipment. 2. The unauthorized possession, sale, furnishing or use of any incendiary device is prohibited. 3. No student shall set or cause to be set any unauthorized fire in or on college property. 4. The possession or use of fireworks on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization is prohibited. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audi- ble effect by combustion, explosion, or detonation. 5. No student shall make, or cause to be made, a false fire alarm. X. Weapons Students are prohibited from possession of firearms on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. The possession or use of any other offensive weapons is prohibited. XI. Hazing All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation, or orientation into college life or into the life of any college group which tend to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering are prohibited. XII. Joint Responsibility for Infractions Students who knowingly act in concert to violate college regula- tions have individual and joint responsibility for such violation and such concerted acts are prohibited. XIII. Student Identification Cards 1. Lending, selling or otherwise transferring a student identi- fication card or meal ticket is prohibited. 2. The use of a student identification card or meal ticket by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited. XIV. Theft 1. No student shall sell a textbook not his own without written permission of the owner. 89 2. No student shall take, attempt to take, or keep in his posses- sion, items of college property, or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, student groups or visitors to the campus without proper authorization. XV. Unauthorized Entry or Use of College Facilities 1. No student shall make unauthorized entry into any college building, office, or other facility; nor shall any person remain with- out authorization in any building after normal closing hours. 2. No student shall make unauthorized use of any college facility. 3. Unauthorized possession or use of college keys is prohibited. 4. Students and/or student groups may not make reservations in their names for outside groups or organizations to use College space. XVI. Gambling The playing of cards or any other game of skill or chance for money or other items of value is prohibited. XVII. Repeated Violations Repeated violations of published rules or regulations of the col- lege, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to conform to the standards of the college for student life, will result in the severest penalties applicable. XVIII. Violation of Outside Law Violation of local, state or federal law, on or off the campus, which violative act constitutes a clear and present danger of ma- terial interference with the normal, orderly operation and pro- cesses of the college, or with the requirements of appropriate discipline, is prohibited. XIX. Misuse of College Name Use of the college's name for soliciting funds or for some other activity without prior approval of proper college authorities, or any misuse of the college's name, is prohibited. XX. Violation of college housing regulations is prohibited. XXI. Violation of campus traffic rules and regulations is pro- hibited. Freshman residence hall students who are not veterans may not bring or operate a motor vehicle on the campus. Any infraction of this rule carries a $25.00 fine. Anyone registering a vehicle in behalf of a freshman is subject to the same fine and penalty as the freshman. XXII. Violation of any other college policy or regulation is pro- hibited. 90 Dress West Georgia College students are receiving an education pre- paring them for entrance into various professions. During one's college years, one should develop a practice of dressing in a man- ner which is appropriate for the occasion and in good taste. One should remember that as a West Georgia College student, he is a representative of the college in the eyes of the public both on-campus and off-campus and should, therefore, dress accordingly. Campus dress is treated primarily as a matter of individual taste and style. Students, however, are encouraged to be neat and clean and to exercise good judgment. Smoking No smoking is permitted in the gymnasium or the library except in special areas. Smoking, whether by faculty or students, is not permitted in the classrooms while class is in session. Smoking is permissible in the classroom between classes and at other times, provided appropriate receptacles are used. Changing Student Regulations and Standards The Student Government Association shall be empowered to recommend desired changes through the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs and the President of the College. Students shall be notified of approved changes through announcement in the West Georgian. Changes will become effective upon publication. Regents' Statement on Disruptive Behavior The following is the policy of the Board of Regents regarding disruptive behavior in any institution of the University System. The rights, responsibilities and prohibitions contained in this Statement are incorporated as a part of these regulations. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia reaffirms its policies to support fully freedom of expression by each member of the academic community and to preserve and protect the rights and freedom of its faculty members and students to engage in debate, decision, peaceful and non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates specifically to the problem described below. It does not change or in any way in- fringe upon the Board's existing policies and practices in support of freedom of expression and action. Rather, it is considered neces- sary to combat the ultimate effect of irresponsible disruptive and obstructive actions by students and faculty which tend to destroy academic freedom and the institutional structures through which it operates. 91 In recent years a new and serious problem has appeared on many college and university campuses in the nation. Some stu- dents, faculty members, and others have on occasion engaged in demonstrations, sit-ins, and other activities that have clearly and deliberately interfered with the regular and orderly operation of the institution concerned. Typically, these actions have been the physical occupation of a building or campus area for a protracted period of time or the use or display of verbal or written obscenities involving indecent or disorderly conduct. These actions have gone beyond all heretofore recognized bounds of meetings for discussion, persuasion, or even protest in that: (1) acquiescence to demands of the demonstrators is the condition for dispersal, and (2) the reasonable and written direc- tions of institutional officials to disperse have been ignored. Such activities thus have become clearly recognizable as an action of force, operating outside all established channels on the campus, including that of intellectual debate and persuasion which are at the very heart of education. The Board of Regents is deeply concerned by this new prob- lem. Under the Constitution of the State of Georgia, under all applicable court rulings, and in keeping with the tradition of higher education in the United States, the Board is ultimately responsible for the orderly operation of the several institutions of the Univer- sity System and the preservation of academic freedom in these institutions. The Board cannot and will not divest itself of this responsibility. Of equal or even greater importance, such action of force as has been described above destroys the very essence of higher edu- cation. This essence is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak, and debate on any aspect or issue of life. This freedom, which reaches its full flowering on college and uni- versity campuses, is an essential part of American democracy, comparable to the jury system or the electoral process. For these reasons and in order to respond directly and specifi- cally to this new problem the Board of Regents stipulates that any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting in- dividually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or dis- rupts any teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irre- sponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment. The Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and have a mutual re- sponsibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, 92 disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities. The Board of Regents understands that this policy is consis- tent with resolutions adopted by the American Association of University Professors in April, 1968, by the Association of Ameri- can Colleges in January, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Association for Higher Education in March, 1968, condemn- ing actions taken to disrupt the operations of institutions of higher education. (Minutes, 1968-69, pp. 166-169). Invitation of Speakers to Campus Chartered groups of West Georgia College students shall be allowed to invite and hear any person of their own choosing. In order to safeguard the College and the College community from abuse and/or disorder and to allow for adequate preparation and orderly scheduling, the student group must request and receive permission through the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs or the Dean of Academic Affairs as appropriate. Invitations to out- side speakers must always represent the desire of a chartered stu- dent group and not the will of an external individual or group. It should be made clear to the academic and larger community that sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply ap- proval or endorsement of the views expressed, either by the spon- soring group or the Institution. The President of the College or his authorized representative may cancel a speaker's reservation when there is clear and present danger that the appearance would threaten the orderly operation of the College. Such cancellation shall be communicated to the sponsoring organization through the Dean of Student Affairs. Demonstrations Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly as fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the rights of students to express their views or to peacefully pro- test and peacefully dissent against actions and opinions with which they disagree. On-campus demonstrations, cleared at least 48 hours in ad- vance through the office of the Dean of Student Affairs, may be conducted in areas which are generally available to students, pro- vided such demonstrations are conducted in an orderly manner, do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not inter- fere with classes, scheduled meetings and ceremonies, or with other events and processes of the College. In no case shall demon- strators be permitted to enjoin the freedoms and rights of other members of the college community. 93 Non-members of the college community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or in any way inter- fere with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus activities, or any college process. Honor Commission An honor commission is available for both students and faculty. This is a means with certain procedures for processing complaints of both faculty and students in the area of academic affairs and normally related to dishonorable conduct in course work. A. The professor may determine and enforce the penalty in private consultation with the student and then file a report of the incident with the Dean of Academic Affairs. B. If the incident cannot be resolved on a private basis satis- factory to both professor and student, either has recourse to the Honor Commission. In addition to sponsoring among students an educational campaign aimed at promoting academic honesty, the Honor Commission acts as a trial body for the determination of guilt and the recommendation of punishment in suspected in- dividual cases. (1) The Honor Commission shall consist of five student mem- bers, one student from each undergraduate class and one graduate student, and five faculty members, one from each academic division. (2) The student members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President of the Student Government Association, with the consent of the Dean of Student Affairs and the ap- proval of the Student Government Association. (3) The faculty members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Dean of Academic Affairs upon the recommendation of the chairmen of the respective academic divisions and shall serve for two years. In the first year, two members (chosen by lot) shall serve for only one year. C. The policies and organization of the Honor Commission shall be subject to revision by majority vote of the Honor Commis- sion with the consent of the Advisory Council and ratification of the Student Government Association. These policies on cheating and plagiarism were designed by a joint student-faculty committee and have been ratified by both students and faculty. It is important to recognize that provisions for due process and the protection of the rights of both students and faculty are present in the design of the policies. They should therefore be followed and protected. Statement on Drugs and Drug Abuse The following statements of fact and/or policy are issued by the West Georgia College Advisory Council to supplement state- 94 merits found in the catalog and in the student handbook, and are designed to emphasize, in fairness to all members of the college community, the serious and/or dangerous consequences resulting from the illegal use, possession or distribution of marijuana, LSD or other mind-altering drugs, and the unauthorized use of drugs, such as amphetamines, barbiturates, and tranquilizers, which are sometimes prescribed for medical purposes. While there is admittedly much controversy as to whether or not marijuana should be classified as a narcotic or dangerous drug, the fact remains that the possession or transfer (including gifts) of marijuana and LSD is illegal under both federal and state laws and is punishable under either. Under federal laws the first offense involving illegal possession or transfer of marijuana is punishable by imprisonment of from two to ten years and a fine of $20,000. Under Georgia law the first offense is a felony and is punishable by imprisonment for not to exceed two years, a fine of $2,000 or both, and the loss of certain civil rights. For second and third of- fenses the penalties are more severe. It should be especially noted that "any person who, by himself, agent, or through any other person, gives, sells, offers for sale, barters, or exchanges with any person any narcotic in violation of the provisions of said Chapter (79A-8, of the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act) shall be guilty of a felony and upon the first conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than five nor more than ten years. " The penalty for sub- sequent offenses is a felony punishable by imprisonment for a period of not less than ten and not more than twenty years, with possible life sentence at the discretion of the judge. Agents of the federal and state government are engaged in intensive and thorough investigation on a continuing basis through- out the state. The law requires that when a felony is committed the civil authorities shall handle the situation rather than the col- lege authorities. Technically the law would say that failure to do so would involve compounding a felony. Under such circumstances it is clear that the policy of the col- lege must be that which is stated in the College Catalog (1972-73): "Students involved in civil or criminal offenses will be treated as citizens of the community." Clearly, the college cannot protect members of the college community who commit such offenses. In "Student Freedoms and Responsibilities: A Working Paper, " published by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, it is pointed out that "Students should not expect that university officials will come to their defense for activities committed in violation of civil codes." It ought to be added that this applies to all members of the college community. 95 It should not be inferred from this that we are callous or in- different about what happens to members of our college commun- ity. Quite the contrary. We have a very deep concern and sympathy for those who might find themselves in violation of the law, but understanding, sympathy, and concern are about all that we can offer, for the courts and the public no longer regard college stu- dents as a special group whose violations of law are to be treated as pranks or youthful exuberance and experimentation. We recognize that some students, freed from restrictions at home, do not fully recognize the implications of full accounta- bility and responsibility for their actions. It is primarily for this reason that the above explicit statements are made. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES When a student is charged with violation of conduct regula- tions, disposition of the student's case shall be afforded according to Constitutional requirements, due process and in keeping with the procedures outlined below: 1. All complaints of alleged violation by a student shall be made in writing to the Office of Student Affairs. Each complaint shall contain a statement of facts outlining each alleged act of misconduct. 2. The student shall be notified in writing that he is accused of a violation and will be asked to come in for a conference to discuss the complaint. 3. At the above mentioned conference, the student shall be advised that: a. He may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation, waive all further hearing, and request that the college official take appropriate action. b. He may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation. If the case involves the possibility of suspension or expulsion, the Office of Student Affairs shall refer the case to the judi- cial system for full disposition. Otherwise, the Office of Stu- dent Affairs shall make full disposition of the case, except that the Office of Student Affairs may, for good cause, refer any case to the judicial system. Cases otherwise referable by the Office of Student Affairs to the judicial system may, in very unusual instances, be referred to the Faculty Committee where there exists good cause, e.g., the likelihood of serious emotional damage to the student defendant or others con- nected with the case. 4. The student is expected to notify his or her parents or guardian of the charges, and these persons may request a con-' ference with the college officials prior to the hearing. 96 5. The decision reached at the hearing will be communicated in writing to the student and, i^ the student is a minor or if he so requests, to his or her parents or guardian; it will specify the ac- tion taken by the hearing body and the interest of the college which has been adversely affected by the conduct which necessitated the disciplinary action. Upon the request of the student or his parents or guardian, a summary of the evidence will be communicated. 6. The student shall be notified in writing of his or her right to appeal the decision of the hearing body. In cases of appeal, any action assessed by the hearing body shall be suspended pending the outcome of the appeal to the President of the college. A copy of the final decision shall be mailed to the student and, if the stu- dent is a minor or if he so requests, to his parents or guardian. RIGHTS OF STUDENT DEFENDANT In formal hearings, the student defendant shall be afforded all rights required by due process including: a. The right to an advisor of his choice. b. The right to question the complainant. c. The right to present evidence in his behalf. d. The right to call witnesses in his behalf. e. The right to remain silent and have no inference of guilt drawn from such silence. f. The right to cross examination. g. The right to appeal if suspension or expulsion is imposed. h. A tape recording and/or summary transcription of the pro- ceedings shall be kept and made available at the student's request for the sole purpose of appeal from a decision of suspension or expulsion. The student may also have a ver- batim transcript made at his own expense. The college shall also have this option at its expense. i. The right to be advised of his right to appeal. j. The right to attend classes and required college functions until a hearing is held and a decision is rendered. Exceptions to this would be made when the student's presence would create a clear and present danger of material interference with the normal operation and processes or the requirements of appropriate discipline at the college. In such case, the Office of Student Affairs may impose tempo- rary protective measures, including suspension, pending a hearing, which may be reasonably necessary. Such temporary protective measures may be applied where the student is accused of violation of a college regulation or of a local, state or federal law or regula- 97 tion. It is understood that such temporary protective measures, if applied, will be without avoidable prejudice to the student. Disciplinary Measures The following are possible disciplinary measures which may be imposed upon a student for an infraction of the Student Con- duct Code. This list shall not be taken to be exhaustive and may be enlarged or modified to meet particular circumstances in any given case. 1. Expulsion permanent severance of the student's relation- ship with the college. 2. Disciplinary Suspension temporary severance of the stu- dent's relationship with the college for a specific period of time, though not less than one quarter. 3. Disciplinary Probation notice to the student that any fur- ther major disciplinary violation may result in suspension; disciplinary probation might also include one or more of the fol- lowing: the setting of restriction, the issuing of a reprimand, restitution. 4. Reprimand Oral Reprimand an oral disapproval issued to the student. Letter Reprimand a written statement of disapproval to the student. 5. Restrictions exclusion from enjoying or participating in: A. Social activities B. Identification card privileges 6. Restitution reimbursement for damage to or misappro- priation of property; this may take the form of appropriate service or other compensation. 7. Forced Withdrawal from the academic course within which the offense occurred without credit for the course. 8. Change in Grade for the course in which the offense occurred. Appellate Procedure When a student shall be expelled or suspended by action of the judicial system, such student shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedures: 1. The person aggrieved shall appeal in writing to the Presi- dent of the college within five days after notification of the deci- sion of which he complains. The President shall within five days appoint a committee composed of three members of the faculty of the college or he shall utilize the services of an appropriate existing committee. This committee shall review all facts and make its findings and report thereon to the President. After considera- tion of the committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which shall be final so far as the institution is concerned. 2. A student may appeal on grounds that the evidence was not sufficient to find him guilty or other specified relevant grounds. In either case he shall clearly state his grounds for appeal in his written statement to the President. 3. The President shall be given a tape recording and/or written summary of the proceedings in the original hearing by the judicial system. If a verbatim transcript has been made, it should be made available to the President for his consideration. 4. When the President of the college has rendered his deci- sion in writing on any appeal, the student will be considered to have exhausted his remedies on the local level. 5. Should the aggrieved person be dissatisfied with the deci- sion of the President, he shall have the right to appeal in writing to the Board of Regents. An appeal to the Board of Regents shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Board within a period of ten days after the President's decision and shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision, the President is autho- rized to review any student discipline case and take such action as he deems appropriate with respect thereto. His review may be based upon (1) the record made before the judiciary system; (2) oral or written arguments made to him by the parties or their repre- sentatives; (3) a de novo evidentiary hearing before him substan- tively following the procedures set out herein for hearings before the judiciary system; or (4) any combination of the foregoing methods. A student defendant may appeal the decision of the President in writing to the Board of Regents. Such appeal shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Board within a period of ten days after the President's decision and shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. Under the authority of the Board of Regents, the College is delegated the responsibility for establishing and enforcing regu- lations pertaining to student conduct (Regents By-laws, Art. IV, Sec. B). Students are assured of adequate due process through procedures established and followed by the Student Government Association and the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs and the President of the College. 99 WHAT TO KNOW? WHOM TO SEE? WHERE TO GO? at WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE To drop or add courses during first week of each quarter- To correct errors in student's schedule To request transcripts To obtain information about grades To have transfer credits evaluated To be evaluated as to progress toward degree To make application for graduation To inform the selective service of your enrollment and standing To obtain time card for registration To apply for re-admission after absence of one quarter (except summer) To change name, address, etc., on college record To apply for change-of-residence classification SEE THE REGISTRAR on the ground floor of MANDE- VILLE HALL Miss Elizabeth Parker To resolve exam conflicts To withdraw from courses or add courses after the drop- add period To change major or advisor To obtain permission to enroll in other institutions for credit which will be transferred to WGC To resolve problems associated with academic probation, exclu- sion, or dismissal To carry extra hours or to appeal for an exception to academic regulations SEE THE ASSISTANT DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS on the main floor of SANFORD HALL Dr. Donald W. Adams To request a room change To secure information concerning off -campus housing To replace a lost room key- To report defective lighting, plumbing, etc. (See Resident Advisor first) - 100 SEE THE HOUSING OFFICE in the ADMINISTRATION BUILDING To obtain part-time employment on campus or off campus To obtain scholarships or scholarship information To obtain information concerning loans and grants SEE THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID in the ADMIN- ISTRATION BUILDING Mr. Bill Carter To obtain health services SEE THE CAMPUS PHYSICIAN OR NURSES in the IN- FIRMARY Dr. Angel Planas To obtain vocational counseling To obtain job interviews with various school systems and companies SEE THE DIRECTOR OF PLACEMENT SERVICES in the ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Mr. Ken Wilkerson To assist you with your vocational, educational, personal, and other problems To help you develop better study skills SEE THE COUNSELING CENTER in the ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING To replace lost meal tickets and identification cards To cash checks To obtain information concerning fees GO TO THE BUSINESS OFFICE in the ADMINISTRATION BUILDING To withdraw from the college To discuss disciplinary problems To obtain permission for staging special events To obtain information concerning orientation for new students GO TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS in the AD- MINISTRATION BUILDING Dean Tracy Stallings or Dean Georgia M. Martin 101 To obtain permission to put up a sign, poster or exhibit- To discuss rules and regulations for social events To obtain information on student organizations and activities To obtain information concerning student publications SEE THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES on the ground floor of the STUDENT CENTER Mr. David Parkman To obtain information regarding social fraternities and sororities SEE THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIV- ITIES OR PRESIDENTS OF EITHER THE INTER-FRA- TERNITY COUNCIL OR THE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL on the ground floor of the STUDENT CENTER To obtain information regarding student interest, student govern- ment, and student elections To have money-making projects on campus approved To have new campus organizations approved To obtain information concerning student regulations GO TO THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICE on the ground floor of the STUDENT CENTER To obtain information concerning campus mailing regulations and procedures GO TO THE CAMPUS POST OFFICE in HAMM HALL To obtain college and public information publications GO TO THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS in the back of SANFORD HALL To have pictures made for ID cards To schedule rooms for meetings and arrange for needed facilities- Mr. Randy Meigs (Student Center) To obtain information concerning concerts, lectures, recreation activities, etc. GO TO THE UNION PROGRAM COUNCIL OFFICE on ground floor of STUDENT CENTER 102 3t car c, mmunit Ljour C^ <7 f ^Jool y (L^onfraru to popular belief/ SELECTIONS BY LAWRENCE HALPRIN THE ENVIRONMENT WE LIVE IN INFLUENCES US, AND OUR SENSE OF COMMUNITY EMERGES FROM IT. 103 TECHNOLOGY will not solve our problems. . . . .except as a tool. Our environment is beginning to close down the options we have and is narrowing the potentials of us all as human beings -LAWRENCE HALPRIN 104 It is we as humans, working together in community, ritualistically, who can rechart the destructive course of events and prevent the desecration of our young people, our disadvantaged, and the environment itself. > ; 105 For Your STATISTICAL HISTORY Founded as a junior college in 1933. Converted to senior college in 1957. Unit of the University System of Georgia. President: Dr. Ward Pafford. STUDENTS Total enrolled, Fall Quarter, 1971 6,114 Number of men 3,063 Number of women 3,051 Number of single students 4,840 Number of married students 1,274 Number of graduate students 852 Number of students housed on campus 2,247 Number of Georgia counties represented in student body 132 County with most students Fulton 836 Number of students from 5 county Metro Atlanta 2,211 Number of students from other states 228 Total bachelor's degrees to date 3,576 Total master's degrees to date 505 Specialist in Education 7 Total graduates to date . 4,088 FACULTY AND STAFF Teaching Faculty . 282 Administrative & Instructional Staff 60 Other Support Personnel 381 Total 723 BUDGET AND FINANCES, 1971-72 Educational and General Budget $ 7,619,000 Auxiliary Enterprises Budget . $ 2,337,735 Other (student activities, student financial aid, plant funds) $ 1,291,000 Total Business Operation Budget $11,247,735 106 Information SUMMARY ECONOMIC IMPACT ON AREA, 1971-72 General operations payroll $ 6,900,000 Student aid payrolls $ 506,000 Estimated expenditures by students in local businesses $ 1,800,000 New building construction payrolls $ 2,500,000 Total $11,700,000 PHYSICAL PLANT* Size of Campus 333 acres Total number of buildings on campus 33 Number of buildings under construction or design 7 Total square footage of existing buildings 922,152 Square footage under construction or design 347^925 Value of physical plant $24,479,702 Cost of buildings under construction or design $10,182,389 COST OF ATTENDING Day students (full course load) $129 per quarter Campus Residents $354-419 per quarter Out-of-state student fee." $135 per quarter ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bachelor of Arts with 20 majors; Bachelor of Business Admini- stration with 4 majors; Bachelor of Science in Education with 6 majors; Bachelor of Music; Bachelor of Science in Medical Tech- nology; Masters of Arts with 4 majors; Master of Education with 9 majors; Master of Science with 2 majors; and Specialist in Education with 4 majors. 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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 mothers spirit from afar. AARON BUCKALEW Class of 1939 12 Are you interested in knowing mon about West Georgia and what it ha to offer? Then just fill out this can and drop it in the mail West Georgia College gia ^oiiegi I am interested in applying for admission to West Georgia College for the _ quarter. Please send necessary application forms I will be a beginning freshman. I have had previous college work. I will be a graduate student. Please send me a college catalogue. Please send me additional information on the financial aid program. Please send me information on the Summer Program for Superior High School Juniors. 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