THE BRAVE Student HandLook, I966-I967 WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE PURPOSE OF THE COLLEGE The purpose of West Georgia College is to help each student develop a disciplined and open mind, the capacity for self-realization, and the ability to become an effective citizen in a changing society as well as to attain certain specialized skills needed in such a society. Since the attainment of the purpose can be accomplished in several ways, the specific objectives of the college are as follows: To provide excellent four-year programs of higher education in the arts and sciences, and to develop specialists in the major fields of the arts and sciences. To provide excellent programs of education for the development of teachers for elementary, junior high, and secondary schools. To provide opportunities for teachers in service to continue their development. To provide thorough preparation for students who will pursue graduate studies in the arts and sciences or professional studies in law, medicine, dentistry, theology, and other fields. To serve as a center for the development of human resources by providing adult education programs, research programs, community development programs, and other educational services. ^966=^967 To The Students of West Georgia College For your information and instruction we offer in the following pages the traditions, procedures, and policies of West Georgia College. This handbook is an attempt to explain to you what the college believes both necessary and beneficial to you for your most complete and effective development. Through it you will learn about campus activities and student participation in them. The instructions set forth herein were not drawn up in any arbitrarv fashion. They are the sum of the best in faculty and student experience over the years and represent long hours of discussion and consultation. They have been altered and amended from time to time when experience has demonstrated that needs and requirements have changed in a changing world. We present them to you in the firm belief that they will help you meet effectively the challenge and opportunity that life at West Georgia College holds in store for you. We extend to you our sincere good wishes for a profitable and enjoyable college life. Cordially, Rick Buckalew Editor Published by Student Government Association September, 1966 I A NOTE OF WELCOME Dear Student, - It is a pleasure to welcome you to West Georgia College. I hope that you will feel at home here immediately and find our campus as pleasant a place to live as you have ever known. I hope too that you will find the campus an excellent place to learn and grow in mind, body and spirit. Our faculty, staff and student leaders are anxious to serve you and to make your years here as pleasant and profitable as possible. We would like to know you well and to work with you toward the development of your full potential for self-fulfillment and service. This handbook was prepared for your benefit. I trust that it will provide the information and guidance you need to participate fully in our college activities and help you be a good citizen on the campus and in the surrounding community. With all good wishes, Cordially yours, James E. Boyd, President r -^ GREETmOS On behalf of the Student Affairs staff, I welcome you as you prepare to join our student body. During the years in which you will be a student we want to help you make these years of satisfaction and of exciting challenge. All of us are here to assist you in reaching the academic and personal goals which you have set for yourself. We are all looking forward to personally meeting you upon your arrival on campus. Sincerely yours, John J. Pershing Dean of Student Affairs THE CONTENTS EDITOR'S MESSAGE ._._ 1 PRESIDENT'S WELCOME 2 DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS' WELCOME.._3 PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW President Dean of the College. Coordinator of Academic Counseiing. Registrar . Director of Physical Plant, Asst. to Pres. Comptroller Dean of Student Affairs Assoc. Dean of Student Affairs Director of Student Activities& Placement- Director of Housing Director of Financial Aid Director of Admissions Director of Student Health Services. Librarian Director of Public Relations. CALENDAR SCHEDULE 1966-67. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Dining Hall Health Service Library Hours and Regulations College Store Student Bank Laundry Service College Post Office Student Lounge Student Housing Awards and Honors STUDENT REGULATIONS Automobiles & STANDARDS Alcoholic Beverages Fireworks and Firearms Smoking Dating Residence Halls Dress Changing of Regulations & Standards STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY ACADEMIC POLICIES Scholastic Probation Scholastic Dismissal Disciplinary Action _ Absences Grade Reports Special Examinations Grades .... 16 __ 17 __ 17 __ 17 18 _ 18 _ 18 _ 18 .... 19 Dean's List Classification Academic Standards CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Student Publications . Lectures, Concerts and Assemblies Intercollegiate Athletics Intramural Athletics Formal Dances Debate Tournament Dramatics Fine Arts Festival Choir Band Movies ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Theta Baptist Student Union Biology Club Canterbury Chemical Society Circle K Club Council for Exceptional Dance Club Debate Club Der Deutsche Verein El Circulo Espanol Children History-Political Science Club Interfaith Council International Students Organization. Le Cercle Francais Lettermen's Club Literary Club Mathematics Club Men's Intramural Association Newman Club Phi Beta Lambda Physical Education Majors Club Psychology Club Students for Private Enterprise Club Student Art League Student Education Association West Georgia Speleontological Society- Wesley Foundation Westminster Fellowship Women's Recreation Association Young Democrats Young Republicans STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Note from President 27 Constitution 28 I'^eopie Ljou Should ^ySfi now The student at West Georgia College ordinarily will come in close contact with a number of administrative officers other than the hostesses and classroom instructors. In order to make it possible to know where to go for specific help, the general fields of activity administered by some of the principal administrative officers are given in the following statements. ^^ THE PRESIDENT James E. Boyd The President is administrative head of the institution. He represents the Board of Regents and is responsible to the regents for the overall administration of the college. All official communications from the regents to the faculty and students and all official communications from the students and faculty to the regents must be made through the Presi- dent. The President is the final mediator of problems and policies involving students and faculty and the relationships of the college community with the Board of Regents. The office of the President is open at all times to stu- dents and faculty for consideration of college problems, both personal and official. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE George W. Walker The Dean of the College, in carrying out the policies of the President and the faculty, is the coordinating officer in the routine operation of the college. He is the officer prin- cipally concerned with academic matters. In this position, he supervises and correlates the work of the several divisions of the college and is directly responsible for the maintenance of regulations and standards. COORDINATOR OF ACADEMIC COUNSELING William T. King The Coordinator of Academic Counseling coordinates work of faculty advisors and counsels students on academic matters. This includes academic load, schedule changes, academic standing (probation, dismissal, reentry). THE REGISTRAR Elizabeth Parker The office of the registrar is responsible for all personal and academic records of the students. The office supplies such information and data as are needed by administration and faculty. Registration, evaluation of transcripts from other colleges, transmittal of transcripts to other colleges, and preparation of the college catalogue are among the duties of this office. 4i. 1^^ v,^_ \ '^^^tvm^S' DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT AND ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT H. S. Tolbert The Director of the Physical Plant is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings, grounds and utilities of the campus. He directs the operations of the Dining Hall through the College Dietician, and the Bookstore, Snack Bar, and Post Office through their respective Managers. He assists in the planning of new buildings and development of the campus. THE COMPTROLLER /. E. McWhorter The Comptroller is the business manager of the college. All matters pertaining to purchase, finances and payments of money must be handled through his office. <*ff DEAN OP STUDENT AFFAIRS ]ohn J. Pershing The Dean of Student Affairs acts as coordinator for the admissions office, the placement office, and the student personnel program, including student activities, student dis- cipline, student government, student organizations, student health services, student housing and financial aid to students. 4 ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Georgia Martin The Associate Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for the guidance program, personal counseling, and testing. She works with individual students and coordinates with the housing program, psychological clinic and with faculty advisors. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES & PLACEMENT David Parkman The Director of Student Activities plans and coordinates student entertainment with SGA committees, and assists organizations and publications. As Director of Placement, he informs students of employment opportunities in the various fields of student interests and assists students in securing positions for which they are qualified and likely to find suc- cess and satisfaction. DIRECTOR OF HOUSING Donald Gehring The Director of Housing is responsible for the activities program and for student government within the residence halls. Housing assignments are made by this office. The housing director supervises the physical operation of residence halls and selects, trains and supervises resident hall coun- selors. 'i'''^^0'-'^%' -' ^tudentd oLiue Joaether IKeApondlblu STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY As a student, I believe that there exists between West Georgia College and myself a reciprocal responsibility which must be mutually acknowledged and respected if our academic objectives are to be realized. Recognizing that my behavior will reflect upon my fellow students and upon the college, I agree to comply with the ordinary rules of good conduct and with the standards set up by the college so long as I am enrolled here. In return, I consider it the obligation of the college to provide me with an opportunity for self-government and with channels through which I may express myself and present my grievances, to acknowledge my right to academic freedom, and to respect me as a responsible individual. Student Welfare Commission Student Government Association David Bailey Walter Jones 16 ^.^rtcademic /-"^oli icieA PROBATION AND DISMISSAL SCHOLASTIC PROBATION Students who are not doing satisfactory work are placed on scholastic probation as a means of emphasizing for them the necessity of analyzing their situation to determine the cause of poor work. Any student failing to maintain a 1.5 average or receiving two or more academic grades below C during a quarter will be placed on proba- tion until scholarship is satisfactory. A student enrolled for less than fif- teen quarter hours who fails to maintain a 1.5 average will be placed on probation. The student may remove himself from probation by passing at least ten hours with a grade of C or better in one quarter. The grade of I (Incomplete) is considered to be an F for purposes of determining probationary status. As soon as the instructor changes this grade, the student's name will be removed from the probation list, pro- vided the grades then justify it. Although scholastic probation normally is based upon final grades and begins the following quarter, a dormitory student or a resident student who drops below the normal load of fifteen hours is placed on probation effective on the date on which he dropped below the minimum and is as of that date ineligible to participate in college-sponsored activities. Any student who is on probation at the close of the spring quarter must attend summer session at West Georgia College and remove himself from scholastic probation if he wishes to attend the college the next fall quarter. Otherwise he must remain out until the winter quarter. A student on probation at the end of his last previous quarter in attendance shall not be eligible to participate in activities requiring public performance or to hold a student office. Eligibility is determined by final grades. Mid-term grades neither place the student on probation nor re- move him from it. Students on probation shall not be allowed to register for courses which require or which might require public performances (e.g., choir; English 211, Introduction to Drama; English 204, Argumen- tation and Debate). Music majors are permitted to enroll in such courses if their major requires it but are not permitted to participate in off- campus performances. Students on probation are not eligible for employment as student assistants. Those who engage in part-time employment outside the college should relinquish such employment. SCHOLASTIC DISMISSAL A student on scholastic probation must remove himself from such probation during the next succeeding quarter. If he fails to do so, he will be dismissed and must remain out one quarter. A student who is dismissed for the first time may return on probation in any quarter except the fall. If the first dismissal occurs at the end of the winter or spring quarter, the student may elect to enroll for the next quarter rather than to remain out. Should he fail to remove himself from probation, this will be considered his second dismissal. A student who has twice been dismissed may not again be admitted as a candidate for a degree. This regulation shall not, however, constitute a bar to the student's admission to particular courses after the lapse of a time interval sufficient to obtain evidence that his scholastic disabilities have been overcome. 17 A student failing in all his work will be dismissed and will not have the option to return for the next quarter. He may apply for probationary re-entrance in any quarter except the fall. A full-time student who is dropped for excessive absences from two courses will be dismissed from college for the remainder of the quarter. DISCIPLINARY ACTION A student may be placed on disciplinary probation or asked to with- draw from the college when he seems to be unable to adjust to campus life and the discipUne of group living, indicates unwillingness to profit by the course of study offered by the college, or conducts himself in such a way as to reflect unfavorably upon the reputation of the college community. A student may appeal the disciplinary action by submitting an appeal in writing to the Chairman of the Faculty Committee on Discipline. ABSENCES Students are expected to attend classes faithfully. The instructor will determine specific absence policy in his class. He may, if he deems the absences justified, permit the student to remain in class, or he may drop him. If extraordinary circumstances exist, the student so dropped may appeal to the Absence Committee for reinstatement. Such reinstatement has seldom been granted. A circular will inform the instructor of absences resulting from col- lege-sponsored activities. A student not well enough to attend class should report to the infirmary and should present an infirmary slip on return to class. The student is expected to explain all other absences to his in- structor. A non-dormitory student who must be absent more than three suc- cessive days is required to notify the Dean of Student Affairs immediately. In no case may a student miss more than twenty-five per cent of his classes (13 absences) and receive credit for the course. Since only under extraordinary and justifiable circumstances would a student reach this limit, he can be given a WP (withdrawal passing) or WF (withdrawal failing). If a student is dropped by his instructor for excessive cuts he is placed on scholastic probation; if he is dropped from a second course he is dismissed from the college for the remainder of the quarter. (See "Scholastic Probation" and "Scholastic Dismissal.") A student unable for legitimate reasons to continue attendance in a class should formally drop the class or withdraw from college. (See "Course Changes" and "Withdrawals.") GRADE REPORTS Grade reports for every college student are sent by the registrar to parents or guardian at the end of each quarter. At the middle of each quarter the registrar sends to the parents or guardian a report of each first-quarter freshman and all other stu- dents who fall below a C average in any course. The student and his parents are notified at the middle and end of any quarter if the student has placed himself on scholastic probation. SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS. Permission must be obtained from the office of the Dean of the College to take a final examination outside of the regular schedule. Only in very exceptional circumstances will such permission be granted. 18 GRADES The following grading system is used: Grade points per credit hour A Superior 4 B Above average 3 C Average 2 D Poor 1 F Failure S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory W Withdrew WP Withdrew, passing WF Withdrew, failing AU Auditor The grades of S and U are reserved for some courses which carry credit but no grade points, such as Education 420-421-422 (Apprentice Teaching) and certain seminar courses. These courses are not considered in computing grade point ratio. A student who officially withdraws from a course will receive a grade of W (withdrew), WP (withdrew, passing), or WF (withdrew failing). The grade of W is given when the student withdraws before the instructor has evidence of the quality of the student's work in the course. A grade of WP is given only when the work already done in the course is of C quality or higher. The W and WP grades are not con- sidered in computing grade point averages. The WF grade is counted as an F. Those who drop out without clearing through the dean's or the registrar's office or who are dropped for excessive absences wilt receive an F. The grade I (Incomplete) indicates that the student has been unable to complete the work of the course. It is given only when the work al- ready done has been of an acceptable quality. The requirement must be completed during the next quarter in residence. If the incomplete grade is not removed at that time, the grade becomes an F. The grade point ratio is the grade average made by a student on all work for which he has enrolled. It is obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of quarter hours attempted. THE DEAN'S LIST Students who achieve a grade point ratio of 3.5, on a minimum of 15 quarter hours, with no grade below B, will be placed on the dean's list. CLASSIFICATION Freshmen are those students who at the beginning of the academic year have less than 40 quarter hours of academic credit with an average grade of C or better; sophomores, those with 40 or more credit hours of academic credit with an average of C or better, but less than 85; juniors those with 85 or more quarter hours of academic credit with an average of C or better, but less than 130; seniors, those with 130 or more hours of academic credit with an average grade of C or better. Students retain their class designation during the academic year. No changes in classifi- cation are made between the quarters of the academic year. 19 ACADEMIC STANDARDS 1. Students should attend class faithfully and attempt to pursue their studies in a scholarly manner. This means that not only should they submit assignments on the date due or earlier and be prepared for tests at anytime, but that they should go as far beyond the require- ments of a course as their abilities and interests allow. 2. Students should show the utmost respect and courtesy toward fellow students and faculty members both inside and outside the class- room. 3. When any student submits any work to be graded by an instruc- tor, that work must be entirely his own. A. This rule applies not only to final examinations and hour quizes, but also to pop quizes, lab reports, themes, book reports, term papers and projects, and any homework that is to be graded. B. In the case of any formal paper presented for grading, there must be no plagiarism. Plagiarism is the stealing and passing off as one's own the ideas or writing of another. This means that a student cannot submit as his own work the work of another student or faculty member on this campus or elsewhere, or the work of a scholar found in some written source. It is ' true that certain ideas are so general that they are, as it were, "in the public domain" and need not have citations as to their sources, but the student must be careful. In general, he should fol- low two rules. If he is directly quoting a source, word for word, he should use quotation marks around the quotation, footnote the source, and cite the page number in the appropriate position in the footnote. If he is not quoting, but paraphrasing (changing only the wording, but not the idea), he need not use quotation marks, but he still must give a footnote to the source, taking care to cite the page or pages quoted. 4. When any student submits work to an instructor to be graded, he should be willing to sign a statement to the effect that he neither gave nor received assistance while preparing that work, whether the instructor requires such a statement or not. i^^ ^^i^ t L^ampud ..^ctiultleA STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The West Georgian The West Georgian, student newspaper, is as old as the college itself. The West Georgian was awarded the Ail-American honor rating last year by the Associated Collegiate Press. Advisors Kennedy, Stallirigs, Mathews. The Chieftain The Chieftain, the college yearbook, is so named because the Indian is the emblem of the college. The first issue of the Chieftain appeared in 1934. The Chieftain has been awarded first honor rating several times by the National Scholastic Press Association. Advisors McMichael, Jackson, Hethcox. The Eclectic The Eclectic is the literary magazine of West Georgia College. It provides students with an opportunity to discuss, edit and publish works of general literary interest. It appears quarterly and contains poems, short stories, literary essays, and some art work. Advisors W. Swanson, Hethcox. LECTURES, CONCERTS AND ASSEMBLIES West Georgia College students have many opportunities to ex- perience cultural aspects of a liberal education. During the course of the academic year 1965-66, programs jointly sponsored by West Georgia College and The West Georgia Mutual Concert Association have included The Little Angels, a Korean children's dance group, the Ruth Mitchell Dancers, the duo-pianists Nelson and Neal, the Longine Symphonette, the Gregg Smith Singers, the Backporch Majority, and Metropolitan Opera singer Nell Rankin. A lecture series entitled "Areas of Conflict In The Cold War" was sponsored by the Division of Social Sciences and the Department of Adult Education. Mrs. Marietta Tree, the United States' first woman ambassador to the United Nations, spoke on "The United Nations, Man's Last Great Hope." A series presenting the gubernatorial candidates was also held. Programs are designed to give the students a broad range of talents and topics. The proximity of Atlanta to CarroUton gives the students the oppor- tunity to enjoy the cultural offerings of that city. The college often spon- sors trips to Atlanta to see the attractions in which the students are interested. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the co-curricular pro- gram at West Georgia College. The college is a member of the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Inter- collegiate Athletics. Intercollegiate athletic policy is determined by the faculty committee on Intercollegiate Athletics. Men compete in the following intercollegiate sports: baseball, basket- ball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. Conference championships are determined in most sports, and outstanding teams and individuals compete in national tournaments. Besides sports- days, women compete with teams from other colleges in basketball, golf, tennis, and volleyball. 21 INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS Opportunities for recreation, social contacts and healthful exercise are provided by the college through an excellent intramural program for those not participating in intercollegiate athletics, A variety of team and individual sports are provided in which the individual may compete. The intramural program is administered by M.A.A. and W.A.A. All students are urged to participate in this program. FORMAL DANCES Four formal dances are held during the year. These include the Fall Festival Dance, the Homecoming Dance, the Sweetheart Dance and the Spring Dance. The spring dance, sponsored by the junior class, is given in honor of the graduating seniors. DEBATE TOURNAMENT The annual West Georgia College Intercollegiate Debate Tournament, promoted by the Debate Club, is held during the winter. This event attracts teams from many southeastern colleges. DRAMATICS One major theatrical production and several experimental plays are presented each quarter under the sponsorship of Alpha Theta. Tryouts are open to all students. FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Each year the college has a special week in May during which many types of activities are held. Major events of the week include exhibits, lectures, panel discussions, and other programs from the field of fine arts, social science, and the sciences. CHOIR The choir presents a Christmas concert at the close of the fall quarter, a special program at Easter, and a final concert on the last Sunday of the spring quarter. Sponsor Abercrombie. BAND The band presents several concerts on campus during the year, including a Christmas and spring concert. It provides music along with the choir for commencement and special convocations. Sponsor Dejong. MOVIES Outstanding movies are shown weekly, normally on Tuesday nights at 7:30. Movies are selected by the Student Center Committee. Students may submit requests for certain movies to the Student Activities office. a lanlzationd ALPHA PHI OMEGA Alpha Phi Omega is a national service fraternity established with the purpose of promoting leadership, friendship and service on the college campus. The organization affords its members a chance to serve the students and faculty, youth and community, members of the fraternity and the nation as participating citizens. The major requirements for mem- bership are based on scholarship and past or present affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America. Advisor England. ALPHA THETA The purpose of the Alpha Theta organization is to stimulate interest and promote skill in acting, directing, and stage management, as well as to further the knowledge of the individual in drama. It also gives each member an over-all concept of the ideals and practices in all aspects of theatre. The club presents one three-act play at the end of each quarter dur- ing the regular school year. Membership is open to any student interested in drama or allied divisions of the theatre. Advisors Buice, Carpenter. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The Baptist Student Union is the campus organization sponsored by the Baptist Church. Membership is open to any student. Its purpose is to help the student to develop and broaden his religious, educational and social interests. Advisor Griffin. BIOLOGY CLUB The purpose of this organization is to stimulate an interest in the biological sciences. Films, lectures, and experiments are used to reach these ends. Advisor Gunn. CANTERBURY The Canterbury Club is the campus organization sponsored by the Episcopal Church. Membership, however, is open to any student. Its pur- pose is to help the student develop and broaden his religious, educational and social interests. Advisor Kennedy. CHEMICAL SOCIETY The purpose of this organization is to promote interest in chemistry, to develop student leadership, to gvj^ opportunity for student and faculty expression, and to promote scholarship in chemistry. Advisors Wirsing, Jacobs. CIRCLE K CLUB The Kiwanis Club of Carrollton has established a Circle K Club to promote civic welfare of the college. It desires to develop within members the high degree of citizenship and social service exemplified by the con- stitution and by-laws of Kiwanis International. Members are selected on the basis of scholarship, civic interest, and leadership. Advisor Wirsing. COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN The purpose is to promote the education of exceptional children and youth through stimulating, furthering, and strengthening the interests of young adults in this facet of professional education. Advisor de Hoop. DANCE CLUB The Dance Club is a creative, performing arts group for men and women interested in modern dance and jazz interpretations. Dance pro- 23 grams are given throughout the year and recitals are given during the spring quarter. Advisor McVaigh. DEBATE CLUB The Debate Club is composed of students interested in standard debate and individual forensic activity. The national collegiate debate topic is used, and teams enter novice and varsity competition on a regional basis. Advisor Ellis. DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN The purpose of the Verein is to give its members the opportunity to become better acquainted with the customs and civilization of the German people through formal as well as informal meetings or programs. Membership in the organization is open to students who are taking or have taken a course in German, or to students who express a speaking or written knowledge of the German language. Advisor Sapp. EL CIRCULO ESPANOL El Circulo Espanol is open to any student interested in the Spanish language and in Spain and Latin America. The purpose of the club is to stimulate interest in the Spanish language and in the cultures of the people of Spain and of South and Central America. Advisor Neblett. HISTORY-POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB Any student interested in the promotion of the study of history and the creation of better citizenship is eligible for membership in the History Club. The officers of the organization are constitutionally required to be history majors. At bi-monthly meetings, the programs deal with historical topics through forums, lectures, tours, and pictures. Advisor Griffin. THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL ^ The Interfaith Council assumes the responsibility for directing organ- ized religious activities on the campus; encourages church attendance; en deavors to instill in the students a deeper understanding of their faith; and engages generally in a program of religious emphasis. Students are urged to attend the local church of the denomination of their choice. College buses take them to both morning and evening services. Advisor Barnes. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ORGANIZATION The club is open to foreign and American students to discuss means of improving harmony between the nationalities. Advisor Huck. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Le Cercle Francais is composed of students interested in French life and culture. The purpose of this club is to help students become better acquainted with the language and customs of France. Advisor Lipham. LEHERMEN'S CLUB This club is composed of men students who have received a letter awarded for superior performance on one of the varsity teams of the college. Advisor Wilson. LITERARY CLUB The Literary Club, whose membership is open to all students in- terested in literature, is concerned with pronu'^ting an interest in literary matters; fostering student writing, both creative and critical; and stimula- ting the development of cultural interest through regular programs. The Literary Club meets twice each month. It sponsors the college literary 24 magazine, The Eclectic, and also from time to time sponsors full-length movies of literary and cultural interests. Advisors Norrell, Murphy. MATHEMATICS CLUB The purpose of the Mathematics Club is to promote opportunities for its members to explore the field of mathematics and to promote the en- joyment of study and research. Any student who is working toward a major or minor in the field of mathematics may be considered a can- didate for membership provided he has at least a 2.0 average and has completed Analytic Geometry (Mathematics 103). Advisor Hand. MEN'S INTRAMURAL ASSOCIATION The Men's Intramural Association is an organization whose only pur- pose is to encourage and provide opportunities for active participation in intramural sports. Incoming freshmen and transfers should join and become active participants in as many of the activities as possible. Some of the activities offered are flag football, volleyball, Softball, basketball, horse- shoes, table tennis, foul shooting, tug of war, bowling. Individual and team trophies are awarded to the winners of the various activities at the end of each school year. Advisor Lambert. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club is the campus organization sponsored by the Catholic Church. Membership, however, is open to any student. Its pur- pose is to help the student develop and broaden his religious, educational and social interests. Advisor Moriarty. PHI BETA LAMBDA Phi Beta Lambda is open to any student interested in the field of business. The chapter is affiliated with the state and national organiza- tions. Its purposes are to create more understanding and interest in busi- ness education, to develop character, and to train for useful citizenship. Social as well as professional meetings are held at regular intervals. Advisor Gibson. PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB The purpose of the Physical Education Majors Club is to stimulate and promote professional growth and personal relationships through activities, meetings and special programs. Advisors Lambert, McNabb. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB The purpose of the Psychology Club is three- fold: (1) to provide opportunities for those interested in the field of psychology to discuss mutual interests and problems, (2) to stimulate and foster interest in the professional field of psychology, and (3) to provide contacts with people in the field of psychology and experiences that contribute to the student's understanding and growth. Anyone interested in the field of psychology may make application to the membership chairman. Advisor Nix. WEST GEORGIA SPELEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY The purpose of this organization is to promote the orderly explora- tion of caverns. Selected caverns are toured by the club each quarter under the guidance of club officers. Membership is open to all students who purchase the required equipment and agree to abide by the safety and cave conservation rules of the club. Advisor Madeley. STUDENTS FOR PRIVATE ENTERPRISE CLUB This organization's purpose is to stimulate an interest in private 25 enterprise, to provide speakers to the public, to promote private enter- prise, and to perform other services which will help students appreciate the fact that private enterprise is our greatest strength. Advisor Flemister. STUDENT ART LEAGUE The Student Art League has been organized primarily for the stu- dents; however, any faculty or staff member of the college interested in the visual arts is invited to join. The purpose of this league is to promote interest and use of the visual arts on campus. Opportunities are provided to help the members to become acquainted and enjoy the mutual benefit of exchanging ideas and engaging in the privileges of the league. Advisor Jobson. STUDENT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION The Student Education Association is open to all students who are interested in teaching. The Tieje-Downs Chapter is affiliated with the state and national organizations and provides contact with leaders in the profession and opportunities for experiences that will contribute to growth toward becoming a teacher. Advisors Lightsey, Davidson. WESLEY FOUNDATION The Wesley Foundation is the campus organization sponsored by the Methodist Church. Membership is open to any student. Its purpose is to help the student to develop and broaden his religious, educational and social interests. Advisor J. Mark Miller. WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP The Westminster Fellowship is the organization for Presbyterian stu- dents. The club's purpose is to encourage expansion of the student's educational, intellectual and social life within a Christian framework. Advisor Radcliff. WOMEN'S RECREATION ASSOCIATION Membership in the Woman's Recreation Association is open to ail women students on the campus. The purpose of the association is to foster and promote athletic and recreational activities through the athletic board in cooperation with the department of physical education. Activities offered in the intramural program are soccer, field hockey, basketball, volleyball, speedball, Softball, tennis, golf, archery, badminton, table tennis, horseshoes, swimming, bowling, track and field events and other recreational activities. Advisor McNabb. YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB The purpose of this organization is to stimulate in young people an active interest in governmental affairs, to increase the efficiency of pop- ular government, to foster and perpetuate the ideals of the Democratic Party and to acquaint voters with the issues and candidates. Advisors R. Clark, Moriarty. YOUNG REPUBLICANS The Young Republicans seek to promote constitutional and conserv- ative principles of government and to provide practical experience in campus poHtics. On the campus scene, the Young Republicans function to enable members and other students to understand the principles and goals of a conservative party. Advisor Madeley. 26 YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION SGA OFFICERS. 1966-67 RICK BUCKALEW. vice-president; GWENDA WIGGINS, treasurer; BILL LIPSKI. president; MARIE CROSS, secretary: CLEM PATRICK, judiciary chairman. FELLOW STUDENTS: On behalf of your Student Government Association, I would like to welcome each of you to West Georgia College. The present Student Government Association of West Georgia Col- lege has in recent years, developed into one of the most influential and dynamic organizations if its kind. It is through the long process of change and constant updating that it has been able to evolve and grow, and West Georgia is at present undergoing a great deal of change, not only physically, but academically as well as socially. It is through your Student Government that each student is able to relate ideas, bring forth problems, and strive for change when and where change is needed. Your S.G.A. is this link of communications between students, faculty, and the administration. As your Student Government President, I would like to urge each of you to support the many activities that are planned for the next year. A lot will depend on you, the students of West Georgia, for it will be through your help and cooperation that your Student Government Assoc- iation and West Georgia College will be able to continue to grow and prosper for many years to come. Sincerely, Bill Lipski, Student Government Association President 27 K^ondtitution of the Student Body of West Georgia College Passed by S.G.A. 9/28/65 Preamble We, the students of West Georgia College, in order to promote a high standard of conduct; to maintain a desirable atmosphere for intel- lectual growth and for social activity; to stimulate common understanding between students, faculty and administration; to protect the individual rights of each student; and to set forth the general principles that shall govern the Student Body, do establish this Constitution and By-Laws of the Student Body of West Georgia College. ' ^ ^ ARTICLE I Name The name of this organization shall be the Student Body of West Georgia College. ^ . ARTICLE II ' - Objectives The objectives of this organization are stated in the Preamble to this Constitution and By-Laws. ARTICLE III Membership Any person accepted as a full-time student in good standing at West Georgia College is a member of the Student Body and is eligible to parti- cipate in student government. ARTICLE IV Student Body Officers Section I. The Student Body shall elect the following officers: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, (and the chairman of the Judiciary Commission). These officers shall also be the officers of the Student Government Association. Section II. The President of the Student Body shall come from the rising Junior or Senior Class; the Vice-President shall come from the rising Junior or Senior Class; the Judiciary Chairman shall come from the rising Junior or Senior Class; and the Secretary and Treasurer shall come frori the rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior Class. ARTICLE V Governmental Units Section I. Student Government shall be administered through governmental units. The Student Body shall understand that the President and Board of Regents has ultimate authority in all matters governing West Georgia College. Section II. There shall be a Student Government Association. A. The Student Body officers shall be the officers of the Student Gov- ernment Association. B. Members of the Student Government Association shall consist of the officers, the Presidents of the four academic classes, two elected representatives from the Senior Class, two elected representatives from the Junior Class, three elected representatives from the Sopho- 28 more Class, and three elected representatives from the Freshman Class. The President of the Interfaith Council and the editors of the official student publications shall be ex-officio members. No student shall represent more than one organization in the Student Govern- ment Association. C. The objectives of the Student Government Association are stated in the Preamble to this Constitution and By-Laws. D. The Student Government Association shall be the ultimate Student authority in legislative matters. E. The Student Government Association shall establish the following Commissions, Councils, and Committees to facilitate its work: 1. Student Judiciary Commission. This Commission shall be vested with the responsibility for the Student Judiciary System. It shall prepare, for the approval of the Student Government Associa- tion a statute entitled, "Student Judiciary Procedures." 2. Student Welfare Commission. This Commission shall be vested with the responsibility for recommending to the Student Govern- ment Association policies concerning the citizenship and general welfare of the students. It shall prepare for the approval of the Student Government Association, a statute entitled "A Code for Student Conduct and Responsibility." 3. Summer Commission. This Commission shall be vested with the ultimate student authority, both legislative and judicial, during the summer quarter. 4. College Student Center Council. This Council shall be respon- sible for the Student Center Building and the activities program in the building. 5. Calendar Committee. This Committee shall publish and main- tain a calendar of campus and other events of general interest to the students. 6. Finance Committee. This Committee shall make recommenda- tions to the Student Government Association on all monetary matters which fall within the purview of Student Government Association activities and establish policy necessary to the efficient operation of said committee. 7. Student Entertain?nent and Lecture Committee. This Committee shall plan recreational, lecture, and forum programs on the cam- pus. 8. Election Committee. This Committee shall prepare, for the Student Government Association approval, a statute entitled "Student Election Policies and Procedures." It shall supervise all Student Body elections and conduct other elections and polls as directed by the Student Government Association. 9. Special committees may be established as the need arises. Section III. As a unit of the Student Body, each of the four aca- demic classes shall be vested with authority to organize at academic levels, elect class officers, to administer necessary class duties and responsibiluies, and to provide specific representation to the Student Government Assoc- iation. Section IV. House Councils. Each House Council shall be vested with authority in matters governing student living in each respective residence hall. Section V. All officers and members of these governmental units except the Summer Commission, whether elected or appointed, shall serve 29 in their respective positions for a period of one year, entering upon their duties at th^ time of their installation. It shall be understood that the presiding officer of any level of the Student Government shall have the privilege of the floor but he shall have no vote except to break a tie. ARTICLE VI Student Body Meetings The Student Body President shall call all meetings of the Student Body. ARTICLE VII Elections Section I. All students (registered for ten quarter hours at West Georgia College) shall be entitled to vote for Student Body officers and shall be entitled to vote in other general student elections. Section II. All students registered for ten quarter hours at West Georgia College and certified by the Registrar's office as being members of a particular academic class shall be entitled to vote in that particular election. Section III. In order to distribute the honors of holding office among the Student Body and to prevent these offices from becoming an imposition on any student's time, the following shall not be eligible to hold any other elective office on the campus: President of the Student Body, Vice-President of the Student Body, Judiciary Chairman of the Student Body, Secretary of the Student Body, Treasurer of the Student Body, Editor and Managing Editor of the West Georgian, Editor and Associate Editor of the Chieftain, Editor of the Eclectic, and the Presi- dent of any class or student organization. Any student holding any of the above mentioned elected offices may be allowed to complete his term of office, not to exceed one quarter, should he be elected to a new position. Section IV. Scholastic and Citizenship Requirements. At the time of election each candidate for office must have been enrolled at West Georgia College for two full quarters and have maintained a cumulative average of "C" during this time, and must not have been of scholastic or disciplinary probation at the termination of the quarter prior to election, and must maintain that average throughout his term of office. Mid-term grades shall apply to Freshmen. ARTICLE VIII Parliamentary Procedures All units of the Student Government shall follow parliamentary procedures included in Robert's Rules of Order. ARTICLE IX Section I. This Constitution shall be amended only when ratified by a two-thirds favorable vote of those ballots cast by the Student Body. Section II. The Student Government Association shall, at least two (2) weeks prior to the date set for the Student Body vote, give notice that an amendment has been proposed for adoption. Notice shall be given through publishing the proposed amendment(s) in the West Georgian. 30 BY-LAWS ARTICLE I Student Government Association Section I. There shall be a Student Government Association. A. The Student Body officers shall be the officers of the Student Gov- ernment Association. The duties of these officers are as follows: 1. The President shall preside over the regular association meeting held once every two weeks and over general assemblies of the Student Body when authorized by the College. With the consent of the Faculty Advisor of the Student Government Association, he shall call special meetings of either of these groups. He shall be chairman as usually pertains to the office of President and is in charge of all committees of the Student Government Association. 2. The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in the absence of or at the request of the President. He shall preside over the Student Welfare Commission. 3. The Judiciary Chairman shall be chairman of the Student Court. 4. The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Student Government Association and shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to this office. The Secretary shall also head the Student Government Calendar Committee. 5. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the financial administra- tions and records of the Student Government Association. He shall serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee. B. Members of the Student Government Association shall consist of the officers, the Presidents, Vice-Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers of the four Academic Classes, two elected representatives from the Senior Class, two elected representatives from the Junior Class, three elected representatives from the Sophomore Class, and three elected representatives from the Freshman Class. The President of the Inter- faith Council and the editors of the official student publications shall be ex-officio members. No student shall represent more than one organization in the Student Government Association. C. The objectives of the Student Government Association are stated in the Preamble to this Constitution and By-Laws. D. The Student Government Association shall be the ultimate student authority in legislative matters. E. Meetings. 1. The Student Government Association shall meet regularly once every two weeks as prescribed in the college calendar. 2. Special meetings may be called by the Executive Committee which is composed of the officers of the Student Government Association and the Faculty Advisor. 3. Unless excused by the President of the Student Body all members are required to attend all regular meetings of the Association. Attendance is desired but not compulsory at special meetings. After two consecutive unexcused absences from regular meetings of the Association or four non-consecutive unexcused absences, a member shall automatically be removed from the Association upon written notification by the Secretary. 4. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the total members of the Association. Decisions shall be valid only when considered by a quorum. F. Vacancies. The vacancy of a Student Government office shall immed- 31 lately be filled by a member of the Student Government Association. The organization which the member represents shall elect a new representative to the Student Government Association. G. The Order of Business. The following order of business shall be used at all meetings. Call to order by the President of the Student Body Roll Call by the Secretary Committee Reports Discussion of old business New business - Adjournment H. The Student Government Association shall establish the following Commissions, Councils, and Committees to facilitate its work. Unless otherwise designated, the Chairman of each shall be appointed by the Student Government Association and members will be elected by the Student Government Association upon nomination of the Chairman. 1. Student Judiciary Commission. This Commission shall be vested with the responsibility for the Student Judiciary System. a. This Commission shall prepare, for the approval of the Stu- dent Government Association, a statute entitled "Student Judiciary Procedures." This statute shall state the policies and procedures for all student judiciary systems. This statute should be periodically reviewed and any necessary amend- ments proposed to the Student Government Association. b. This Commission shall be composed of the following mem- bers: a chairman and six members, two of whom shall come from the Senior Class, two from the Junior Class and one i each from the Sophomore and Freshman Classes. These mem- bers are to be appointed by the Student Government Assoc- iation. The Chairman is to be elected by the Student Body from the rising Junior or Senior Class. c. Vacancies will be selected from the appropriate class by the Student Government Association. 2. Student Welfare Commission. This Commission shall be vested with the responsibility of recommending to the Student Govern- ment Association policies concerning the citizenship and general welfare of the students. a. This Commission shall prepare for the approval of the Stu- dent Government Association, a statute entitled "A Code for Student Conduct and Responsibility." This statute shall state the standards by which all West Georgia students arc to gov- ern their behavior and their relations with their fellow students and other members of the campus community. This statute shall be periodically reviewed and any necessary amendments proposed to the Student Government Association. This Com- mission shall be charged with securing student cooperation with this code. b. This Commission shall be vested with the authority to develop specific rules and regulations. c. This Commission shall recommend to the Student Government Association the establishment of new student organizations and activities. This Commission shall, also, evaluate the ob- jectives of student organizations and their unique contribu- tion to students. 32 d. This Commission shall be concerned with the welfare of all students and shall investigate any complaints by students and make recommendations for improving the situation. e. This Commission shall meet periodically with the dietician to discuss menus and other topics pertaining to the dining hall. f. This Commission shall be composed of the following mem- bers: the Vice-President of the Student Government Assoc- iation as Chairman, and the number of members the chairman deems necessary. 3. Summer Commission. This Commission shall be vested with ultimate authority, both legislative and judicial, during the sum- mer quarter. a. This Commission shall be concerned with the general welfare of all students attending the Summer Quarter. b. This Commission will receive and/or try any violation of conduct by students enrolled in the Summer Quarter. c. This Commission shall fulfill any other duties necessary to implement the objectives of the Student Government Associa- tion during the Summer Quarter. d. This Commission shall be composed of all Student Govern- ment Association members enrolled in the Summer Quarter. The Chairman shall be selected by the Student Government Association prior to the end of the Spring Quarter. 4. College Student Center Council. a. This Council shall be responsible for the Student Center Build- ing and the activities program in the building. b. This Council shall have the authority to determine the policies for the use of the building and for the allocation of space to student organizations and activities. c. This Council shall have the authority to develop programs and activities which utilize the facilities of this building. d. This Council's membership shall include: A Chairman selected by the Student Government Association. A Secretary selected by the Student Government Association. A Treasurer selected by the Student Government Association. Two students selected by the Student Government Association. Two faculty members elected by the faculty. A representative from the Alumni Association. The President of the Student Government Association. 5. The Calendar Committee. This Committee shall maintain and publish a weekly calendar of campus and other events of general interest to the students. a. This Committee shall maintain a calendar of events in the Student Government Association office. b. This Committee shall be composed of the following mem- bers: The Chairman shall be the Secretary of the Student Government Association and the number of members the chairman deems necessary. 6. The Finance Committee. This Committee shall make recommen- dations to the Student Government Association on all monetary matters which fall within the purview of Student Government Association activities and establish policy necessary to the efficient operation of said committee. a. This Committee shall also receive proposed budgets of the 33 various student activity groups receiving funds allocated by ^ the Student Government Association, and in conjunction with the duly appointed representatives of such organizations this committee shall prepare budgets for all the said student acti- vity groups. All of these budgets shall be presented by the Finance Committee to the Student Government Association for approval. b. It shall also be the duty of this committee to ascertain that funds allocated to the various organizations are being properly expended. The Finance Committee shall make a quarterly re- port to the Student Government Association on the general financial state of those organizations dependent upon Student Government Association disbursements for operating funds and it may assist any organization in the proper management and accounting of funds. Should the committee discover any improper expenditure of funds it may temporarily suspend the funds of such organization, pending action by the Stu- dent Government Association. c. Membership shall consist of the Student Government Treas- urer who shall be chairman plus two representatives from each division of the college. 7. Student Entertainment and Lecture Committee. This Committee shall plan recreational, lecture and forum programs on the cam- pus. a. This Committee shall plan programs which are of general campus interest. b. This Committee shall assist clubs and activities in developing their programs, especially those which would have an interest to all students. c. This Committee shall be composed of a chairman and the number of members which the chairman deems necessary to function. 8. Election Committee. This Committee shall prepare, for the Stu- dent Government Association approval, a statute entitled "Stu- dent Election Policies and Procedures." This shall be reviewed periodically and any necessary amendments proposed to the Stu- dent Government Association. It shall supervise all Student Body elections and conduct other elections and polls as directed by the Student Government Association. a. The Election Committee shall conduct the following specific elections: (1.) Student Body Officers to be held during the Winter Quarter (2.) Rising Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Representatives to the Student Government Association to be held during the Spring Quarter (3.) Class Officers Spring Quarter (4) Homecoming Queen and Court (5.) The King and Queen of Hearts (6.) The May Queen and her court chosen from the Sopho- more, Junior and Senior Classei. b. The Election Committee shall report any alleged violations of the statute entitled "Student Election Policies and Procedures" to the Judiciary Commission. 54 c. The Election Committee shall be composed of a Chairman and such members which the chairman deems necessary to function. 9. Special Committees may be established as the need arises. I. The Student Government Association shall annually nominate to the President of the College their Faculty Advisor. ARTICLE II Class Organizations Section I. As a unit of the Student Body, each of the four academic classes shall be vested with the authority to organize at academic levels, elect class officers, to administer necessary class duties and responsibilities, and to provide specific representation to the Student Government Assoc- iaton. Section II. Each class shall elect the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer. The rising Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes shall elect their officers in the Spring Quarter. The Fresh- man Class shall elect their officers following the mid-term grading period in the Fall Quarter. Section III. The following specific responsibilities on behalf of the Student Body are assigned to the respective classes: A. Senior Class Homecoming Dance B. Junior Class Spring Dance C. Sophomore Class Sweetheart Dance D. Freshman Class Christmas Dance. Section IV. Each class shall meet as frequently as necessary and upon call of the President of the Class. A quorum for a meeting requiring class action shall be ten per cent of those classified as being members. ARTICLE III. House Councils Section I. Each House Council shall be vested with authority in matters governing students living in each respective residence hall. Section II. The duties of each House Council shall include the following: A. To foster fellowship and cooperation among students living in a particular Residence Hall as well as among students living in all the Residence Halls. B. To maintain a standard of Residence Hall living which shall conform to the Student Government Association's statute entitled "A Code for Student Conduct and Responsibility." Section III. Each Residence Hall shall organize their House Council on a representative basis. Each floor unit shall be represented by a resi- dent living in that area. Section IV. Each House Council shall annually elect those officers necessary to administer the organization. Section V. The Student Government Association's statute entitled "Student Judiciary Procedures" shall govern the judicial procedures and actions of the various House Councils. Section VI. Policy-making decisions of a House Council shall re- quire a majority vote of the total membership. 35 ARTICLE IV Amendments Section I. These By-Laws shall be amended only when ratified by a two-thirds favorable vote of the total membership of the Student Gov- ernment Association.* Section II. Proposed amendments to these By-Laws shall be pre- sented at a regular meeting of the Student Government Association. Discussion and voting shall take place at the next regular meeting of the Student Government Association. *No absentee balloting shall be permitted. 36 ^La W. a let Alma mater, alma mater, hail, hail to thee, The shine of our eternal love and youth Will live forever in the ways of truth. West Georgia lifts up her head above the beauty Of the coronets that crown the verdant hills; Her throne securely rests amid the woodland Where nature' s sweetest tribute daily spills. Marching feet are guided by her sure light, Shining on the darkness like a star; The candles of her children now are burning To reflect a mother's spirit from afar. Aaron Buckalew Class of 1939