THE BRAVE Student Handbook 4963-mS6 WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/bravestudenthand19west_3 37ie ^^i^'im eorgia 'L^oiiege CARROLLTON, GEORGIA ^965=^966 1965-66 i^utendar Schedule 19 6 5 JUNE 5 M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 H 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 5 M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUMMER QUARTER, 1965 June 15 -July 27 Curriculum Workshop. NDEA English Institute July 12-Aug. 19 NSF Chemistry Program June 13 Freshman dormitory students re- port, 2:00-5:00 p.m. June 14 All freshmen report for orienta- tion and testing, 9:00 a.m. June 15 Registration. June 16 Classes begin, 8:00 a.m. August 13-18 Examinations. August 19 Graduation, 8:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER M T 6 7 F S 3 4 10 II 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER S M T W T F S 6 7 3 4 5 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 22 23 30 NOVEMBER S M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER S M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FALL QUARTER, 1965-66 September 2 Last day for new students to file applications for fall quarter, September 19-21 Freshman orientation. September 22 Registration 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. September 23 Classes begin, 8:00 a.m. Registration for evening classes 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Evening classes begin 6:30 p.m. September 27 Last day for registration and for class changes. October 25-26 Mid-term examinations. November 24 Thanksgiving recess begins at noon. November 29 Classes resume, 8:00 a.m. December 6-9 Examinations (Examinations for evening classes, December 6.) Dec. 10-Jan. 2 Christmas recess. December 13 Last day for new students to file application for winter quarter. ( 2 1 966 JANUARY S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 5 M T W T F 5 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 M 6 7 MARCH T W T I 2 3 8 9 10 S 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 '9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 WINTER QUARTER. 1965-66 January 3 Registration, 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.; registration for evening classes, 5:00-6:30 p.m.; evening classes begin, 6:30 p.m. January 4 Classes begin. January 7 Last day for registration or for schedule changes. February 4-7 Mid-term examinations. March 3 Last day for new students to file applications for spring quarter. March 14 Examinations, evening classes. March 15-18 Examinations, day classes. March 19-22 Spring recess. S M APRIL T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY S M T W T F 5: 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE S M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SPRING QUARTER. 1965-66 March 23 Registration, 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. March 24 Classes begin 8:00 a.m. Registration for evening classes, 5:30-6:30; evening classes begin, 6:30 p.m. March 28 Last day for registration and for schedule changes. April 22-25 Mid-term examinations. May 26 Last day for new students to file applications for summer quarter. June 2-7 Examinations. (Examinations, evening classes, June 2.) June 8 Graduation, 8:00 p.m. 3 4 10 II JULY T W T F S I 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 j^ne 14 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 '^"^ '^ 31 AUGUST S M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUMMER QUARTER. 1966 June 12-13 Freshman orientation. Registration. June 15 Classes begin, 8:00 a.m. July 2-5 July 6 August 16-19 Holidays. Classes resume, 8:00 a.m. Examinations. Table of Contents PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW ._.._. ? President _ .-- -.- 8 Dean of the College - 8 Registrar _ __ 8 - Director ot Physical Plant, Asst. to the President 8 Comptroller .. 8 Dean of Student Affairs - 9 Dean of Men - 9 Dean of Women - 9 Director of Admissions 9 Librarian 9 Health Service Nurse 9 Director of Public Relations - - 9 Director of Alumni Affairs and Placement 9 CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 10 BY-LAWS OF THE STUDENT BODY 13 LIFE AT V/EST GEORGIA COLLEGE ._. - 15 Campus - - IS Interfaith Council _... 1 5 Assembly -- 15 Dining Hall - - - ! 5 Health Service 1 5 Library 16 College Book Store and Student Lounge 16 Post Office 16 Awards 16 Student Publications 1 7 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IB Alpha Phi Omega 1 8 Alpha Theta 1 8 BSU 18 Canterbury Club 1 8 Chieftain . 17 Circle K 1 8 Concert Band and Pep Band 18 Debate Club 19 Eclectic 17 El Circulo Espanol 19 German Club 19 History Club 19 Le Cercle Francais 19' Lettermen's Club 19' Table of Contents Literary Club .- - 19 Mathematics Club - 19 Men's Athletic Association 20 Men's Council .- 20 Music Club - - - 20 Newman Club 20 Phi Beta Lambda _.__ - - 20 Psychology Club - 20 Students for Private Enterprise Club 20 Student Art League 20 Student Organizations Council -. 21 Student National Education Association _. 21 The West Georgian -..- -. 17 Wesley Foundation 2 1 West Georgia Chemical Society 18 West Georgia College Choir 18 W. A. A .. 21 Fraternities and Sororities 2( MAJOR ACTIVITIES 22 Freshman Orientation 22 Rat Week . 22 Homecoming 22 Choir 22 Sports 22 Formal Dances 22 Debate Tournament 22 Dramatics 22 Fine Arts Festival 22 President's Reception 23 Graduation 23 REGULATIONS 24 General Regulations 24 Dormitory Procedures 26 Women's Dormitories 26 Men's Dormitories _ 28 Library Regulations 29 Grades and Quality Points _ 32 Absences 31 Scholastic Probation 30 Disciplinary Probation 3 1 Social Activities and Club Activities 33 FACULTY SPONSORS OF STUDENT GROUPS 35 Welcome to l/Uedt L^eoraia K^otleai I believe that you will find our campus a wonderful place to live and grow. Our faculty, staff and student leaders will do their best to make your stay here as pleasant and profitable as possible. I am confident that you will strive with them to develop your capacities for self-reali- zation and service. This handbook was prepared by the West Georgia College Student Government Association for the benefit of students and faculty. I trust that it will provide the information and guidance you need to participate fully in our campus activities. With all good wishes, Cordially, James E. Boyd, President. To The Student's 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 the regulations that 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 arbitrary 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, Billy Whitworth, George W. Walker, Pres. Student Gov. Assn. Dean of the College David Bailey, John J. Pershing, Vice-Pres. Student Gov. Assn. Dean of Student Affairs Jane Croley, Faith Harris, Secretary, Student Gov. Assn. Dean of Women Jerry D. Purser, Dean of Men 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 President. 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 students and faculty for consideration of college problems, both personal and official. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE r 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 principally 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. THE REGISTRAR ' Elizabeth Parker The office of the registrar is responsible for all personal and aca- demic 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. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT and ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT H. S. Tolhert 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. McW barter 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. 8 DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS John J. Persh/ng The Dean of Student Affairs acts as coordinator for the admissions office, the placement office, and the student personnel program, including student activities, student discipline, student government, student organ- izations, student health services, student housing and financial aid to students. DEAN OF MEN Jerry D. Purser The Dean of Men acts as consultant and adviser to individual men students concerning personal problems of living and making adjustments. Under his direction is the housing program for men. He assists with the guidance and testing program for the entire college. DEAN OF WOMEN Faith Harris The Dean of Women acts as consultant and adviser to individual women students concerning personal problems of living and making adjustments. Under her direction is the women's dormitory government. She assists with the guidance and testing program for the entire college. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Helen Womack The Director of Admissions is responsible for processing the appli- cations of students for admission to West Georgia College. Prior to actual admission, students should correspond with this office i^ information about admission. Once on the campus, the student shouldconsult other appropriate academic officers. Questions of re- admission once a person has been a student in the college are the concern of the Dean of the College. THE LIBRARY Annie Belle Weaver, Librarian The Librarian has charge of the college library and is responsible for its administration. Students will find in the Librarian a person who can help them secure the material needed for reading. Order is main- tained in the library in order to make it a place conducive to study. HEALTH SERVICE Mrs. Linda Markham, R.N., Director The College Nurses are employed by the college to maintain the health of the students and college employees. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Tracy Stallings The Director of Public Relations is in charge of all publicity and publications of the college. He is the representative of the college at high school college day programs. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND PLACEMENT David Parkman The Director of Alumni Affairs is the Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association. As Director of Placement, he assists students and alumni of the school by providing information to help make contacts with -employers interested in hiring people with their qualifications. (S. ondtltutlon of the Student Body of West Georgia College Preamble We, the students of West Georgia College, in order to promote the physical comfort and the intellectual and moral growth of students, to giwQ experience in patterns of good living and the practice of good citizenship, and to stimulate friendship and good will, do ordain and establish the Constitution of the Student Body of West Georgia College. . :- - Article I. Name and Membership Section 1. The name of the organization under this Constitution shall be the Student Body of West Georgia College. A Student Govern- ment Association shall be the governing agent of this student body. Section 2. The membership of the Student Government Association shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary-Treasurer of the Student Body, the Presidents of the Senior Class, Junior Class, Sophomore Class, and the Freshman Class, two elected representatives from the Senior Class, two elected representatives from the Junior Class, three elected representatives from the Freshman Class, and President of the Interfaith Council. The Editors of the West Georgian, the Chieftain and the Eclectic shall be ex officio members. Section 3. No person shall represent more than one organization in the association. Section 4. In order to distribute the honors of holding office among the Student Body and to prevent these offices from becoming an impos- ition 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, Secretary and Treasurer of the Student Body, Editor and Managing Editor of the West Georgian, Editor and Assistant Editor of the Chieftain, Editor of the Eclectic, and the President 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. Article II. Officers Section 1. The elective officers of the Student Body shall be a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary-Treasurer. These officers shall also be the officers of the Student Government Association. They shall be elected for a period of three quarters (Spring, Fall and Winter) according to the provisions of Article III, Section 1. Section 2. 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 on scholastic, or disciplinary probation at the termina- tion of the quarter prior to election, and must maintain that average throughout his term in office. His or her citizenship must meet the standards of the college, as determined by: The Dean of the College, the Faculty Chairman of the Student Government Committee, The Dean of Students and the President of the Student Government Association. Midterm grades shall apply for Freshmen. Section 3. Before taking office, the newly elected officers shall take the following oath during the first assemply of the Spring Quarter: 10 (This oath shall be administered by the out-going President to the in- coming President, who in turn shall administer it to the other officers.) Pledge to the Constitution: "I hereby formally pledge my loyal and faithful service to the Constitution of the Student Body of West Georgia College, taking upon me the obligations of this office. If I should fail to keep its obligations or fall below its standards of scholarship, I will abide by the ruling of the Constitution." Section 4. The general duties of these officers shall be as follows: 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 Sponsor of the Student Government Association he shall call special meetings of either of these groups. He shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to the office of President. 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 Organizations Council. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a record of all meetings of the Student Government Association and shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to the office. He shall keep an accurate attendance roll of all members. Section 5. Each of the classes at the College shall elect a President, a Vice-President and a Secretary-Treasurer whose duties shall be similar to those set down for the Student Body officers in Article II, Section 4. Qualifications mentioned in Article II, Section 2, above will apply. Section 6. When vacancies occur in any of the offices provided for in this article, they shall be filled by special election of the Student Body. In the event of a vacancy in any President's office, the Vice-President shall be elevated to the Presidency and a new Vice-President shall be elected in a special election. Article III. Election of Officers and Members Section 1. Each candidate for student body office must file, with the President of the student body, a petition containing twenty signatures. A candidate running for President or any other office of the student body may have signatures from any class, but a candidate running for class office must have the signatures from his respective class. If an invalid signature is detected the candidate shall have 12 hours to obtain a valid signature. Section 2. Each candidate for student body office shall appoint a campaign manager who shall make a nominating speech in assembly one week prior to the election. These officers shall be elected winter quar- ter and take office in the spring quarter. The out-going officers shall serve in an advisory capacity for the remainder of the year. Section 3. Senior class. Junior class, and Sophomore class officers shall be elected Spring Quarter. They shall assume their duties the follow- ing Fall Quarter. Section 4. The Freshman Class officers and representatives shall be elected Fall Quarter and assume their duties immediately. Section 3. Except for Freshman class officers and Freshman SGA representatives, all other candidates for office must have been full time students two quarters prior to taking office. Section 6. Editors of the West Georgian and the Chieftain shall be chosen in the following manner: Candidates will submit a letter of appli- II cation for the position to the Editorial Board not later than April 1. The Editorial Board shall then appoint the editors following personal inter- views with the candidates and consultation with the Committee provided in Article III, Section 2. Article IV Voting Qualifications Section 1. All students registered for ten quarter-hours' work at West Georgia College shall be entitled to vote for Student Body officers. Section 2. All students registered for ten quarter-hours' work and certified by the Registrar's office as belonging to a particular class shall be entitled to vote in their respective class elections. Article V Student Government Association Aleetings Section 1. The Student Government Association shall meet regularly once every two weeks as prescribed in the school calendar. Section 2. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Execu- tive Comittee which shall be composed of the officers of the Student Body and the Faculty Sponsor. Section 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. Section 4. Roberts' Rules of Order shall be the authority insofar as parliamentary procedure is concerned. Section 5. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the total mem- bership of the Association. Decisions shall be valid only when considered by a quorum. Article VI Committees Section 1. The President of the Student Body shall have power to appoint all committees including the following: A Calendar Comittee to draw up and publish a quarterly calen- dar for club meetings and other school activities. An Election Committee to supervise all elections held under pro- visions of this Constitution. A Rules Committee to make recommendations for changes in rules governing the student body. If he deems it desirable he may ask that the Rules Committee be elected by the student body. Dining Hall Comittee to meet with the dietician periodically to discuss menus and other topics pertaining to the dining hall. Student representatives to meet with Faculty representatives on the Student Government Committee. Section 2. The Student Government Committee shall have the pow- er to authorize the creation of a Woman's Council, a Men's Council, and such governing organizations for each dormitory as meet the approval of the dormitory residents, and the power to approve the structure and powers of each of these organizations. Article VII Sponsorship Section 1. The Student Government Association shall be sponsored by the Student Government Committee appointed by the President of the College, and it shall be under the immediate supervision of a Faculty 12 sponsor appointed by the President of the College. Section 2. Any action of the Association may be reviewed by the President of the College in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University System of Georgia. No provisions in this Constitution may be in conflict with the Statutes of the Board of Regents or of the Facult}' of West Georgia College. Article VIII Ratification Section I. This Constitution shall become effective when ratified by a majority vote of the Student Government Association and of the Stu- dent Government Committee. Article IX Amendments Section 1. Amendments to this Constitution may be presented by any member of the Student Government Association. Such amendments must be in writing, and two weeks must elapse between the presentation and adoption of any amendment. Section 2. A majority of the Student Government Association mem- bership shall be necessary for adoption. By-Laws of The Student Government- Association Section 1. Attendance at meetings: A. 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. B. If a student is dismissed from the Association because of ex- cessive absences, academic difficulties, disciplinary action, or other reasons, he shall be replaced by another member of the group he represents in the manner designated in the constitution. Section 2. Election procedures: A. All elections shall be organized and conducted under the super- vision of the Student Government Association. B. A minimum of one week shall elapse between the time of nom- ination and time of election. All elections shall be held at least two weeks prior to final examinations. C. Balloting shall take place in the Student Lounge at hours design- ated by the Student Government Association. D. All elections shall be conducted in an orderly and dignified man- ner, and in the spirit of fair play. A majority vote is required for the election of Student Government officers and class offi- cers; and a plurality vote is required for the S.G.A. representa- tives from the classes. E. No write-in votes shall be counted. F. Students shall not campaign for offices until they have been publicly nominated. G. In advertising a candidate, no students shall use devices that tend to deface college property. Nails, tacks, and similar fasten- ers may not be used in the campaign. Cord shall be used to secure posters and signs. Candidates will be required to pay for any damage inflicted. 13 H. Each candidate shall be responsible for removing and properly- disposing of all election signs, cards, banners, etc., used during the election in behalf of his candidacy. I. Special elections may be called to fill vacancies occuring as a result of an officer's failing to return to college or his inability to serve for some other reason. J. Run-off elections shall be held between the two leading candid- : ates if no candidate has a majority of the total votes cast. The time of the run-off election shall be announced by the Student Government Association. K. If positions are not filled in class elections (due to lack of in- terest or failure to qualify) the newly elected president of the class shall have the authority to appoint people to the vacant offices. The appointee(s) will then be subject to the approval of the Student Government Association. Section 3. Class officers shall conduct routine class business as arises from time to time and act as hosts and committeemen at special functions. Section 4. The Homecoming Queen and her court, the King and Queen of Hearts, and the May Queen and her court (chosen from the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes) shall be elected by stu- dent vote under the supervision of the Student Government As- sociation. Regulations concerning qualifications and methods of voting shall be announced by the Student Government Associa- tion as the time for each election approaches. All nominations must be made two weeks prior to the election. No girl may be queen more than once in any one school year.( This does not ' ^Pply to the Chieftain Beauty Review.) Women must meet standards mentioned in Article II, Sec- tion 2, to be eligible for consideration in these contests. Section 5. The following order of business shall be used at all meetings. Call to order by the President of the Student Body Roll Call by Secretary Reading of minutes by the Secretary Correction of minutes by the Secretary Committee Reports Discussion of old business New business Adjournment Section 6. Organizations. A. No organization shall be chartered until its Constitution has been submitted to the Student Government Association and to the Advisory Council and approved by both. 14 cJLife at l/l/edi Ljeor^ia L^otleae CAMPUS The campus is a beauty spot in the foothills of West Georgia. It has a magnificent array of shrubs, flowers, and trees specially selected and placed in the lovely natural setting of the rolling hills. Students at all times should accept a personal responsibility for the care and protection of trees, shrubs, grass and of the general appearnce of the campus. THE INTERFAITH COUNCIL The Interfaith Council assumes the responsibility for directing organ- ized religious activities on the campus; encourages church attendance; en-