Handbook

HANDBOOK . . .

West Georgia College
Carrollton

1940-1941

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in 2013

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Living Together At West
Georgia

When a number of people live together in-
dividuals come into conflict with each other
and with the' group. In order to minimize the
number of conflicts and the unfortunate re-
sults of some conflicts, the group works out
certain ways of acting that are acceptable to
It. These are formulate'd as principles, rules
or laws by which the group attempts to regu-
late its members. We always recognize the
importance' of the rules of a game. No one
would be able to enjoy a game of ball if every
player did just as he wished in each play. In
fact we could not play ball at all without regu-
lating the individual and securing team-work.

Life at West Georgia may be likened to a
game. We cannot live at all without som^e
regulation of individual and group conduct. We
need team play, cooperation, consideration, if
we are to live effectively.

Each year since the beginning of the col-
lege, we' have had to face individual and
group conduct that conflicted with the aims
and objectives of some and with the rights of
some. Out of our experience we' have come to
agree that certain types of behavior do not
contribute to the best interests of the group
nor of the individual, while other types do.

We list below some of the' behavior which is
and is not approved. We do not attempt to
give complete reasons for our attitudes. To
most students, the re'asons will be apparent.
But others may wish to know the reasons, and
we shall be glad to discuss them with any
student.

1. These suggestions and regulations go in-
to effect for each student when he first arrives
on the campus and continue during the period
of enrollment. S'tudents absent from the col-
lege on leave are' expected to behave in keep-
ing with the same standards we observe on
the campus.

2. Hazing is considered more harmful than
beneficial and is disapproved.

3. Overnight visitors may be entertained by
students on week-ends by consulting the ma-
tron of the dormitory.

4. When dormitories are officially closed for
holiday seasons, all students except those who
must remain for work or for other legitimate
reasons, are to leave'. Special permission must
be secured for remaining and those granted
such permission will observe the regulations
and standards observed during the regular
school sessions.

5. Parents wishing to have stude'nts visit
home for any reason are requested to commu-
nicate with the President or Dean.

6. Parents may file standing permission for
students to visit home during periods when thef
student has no scheduled work. When too
frequent leaves of absence' seem to lower the
quality or quantity of college work, leave will
be disapproved.

7. Assemblies are' scheduled twice each week
for the entire student body. These meetings
are considered to be as important as class work
and failure to attend is disapproved.

8. Riding in automobiles and sitting in
parked cars by resident women are not ap-
proved.

9. Hiking by women is approved when four
or more are in the group.

10. It is suggested that students rest on
Sunday from the noon meal until three
o'clock. Social engagemelits from three until
five o'clock are approved in such places as may
be indicated by weather and other conditions.

11. Too frequent meetings of boys and girls
may interfere with their efficiency in regular
school work and are disapproved.

12. Trays for students confined to their
rooms by illness should be requested at least
thirty minutes before meal time.

13. Students may deposit cash in the
treasurer's office and withdraw it as needed.
This practice is advised in order to protect you
from loss.

Quality Points and Absences

1. The grades received in courses in the
college carry quality points according to the
following schedule:

Grade Points

I A 6

B 4

C 2

D

A student must receive in e'ach college
year at least eighteen quality points to be ad-
mitted the following year. If not too great,
the deficiency may be made up in summer
school.

2. Absences from classes and regular as-
semblies are excused for members of recogniz-
ed student activities when representing the
college away from the campus, for field trips
sponsored by instructors and for illness.

3. Quality points are deducted when a stu-
dent is absent from six or more classes or
assemblies. The penalty for continued fail-
ure to attend classes is probation or expulsion.

4. Students absent from examinations are
charged a fee of one dollar to make up a mid-
term and two dollars to make up a final ex-,
amimation unless such absence is excused by
the Dean.

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5. A student desiring to continue" his col-
lege work after being absent from a class or
exercise occuring the two days immediately
pre'ceding or the two days immediately follow-
ing the Thanksgiving recess, the Christmas
recess, the Spring recess or other college holi-
days, must pay a fine of $1.50 for each day in
which the absence occurred. T'he same fee is
charged for reinstatement of any kind.

Probation

It is the' policy of the administration to
restrict the privileges of students whose be-
havior is disapproved.

1. A student who passes only one course in
a quarter will be placed on probation the fol-
lowing quarter. A student failing in all of his
work will not be permitted to return for thn
next quarter. He may return after being out
for one quarter, but will do so on probation.

2. When placed on probation for low grade
work during a previous quarter a student must
do passing grade work in two courses and
make at least two quality points or be dis-
missed.

3. A student who makes no quality points
for two consecutive quarters will be placed on
probation.

4. A student on probation may not leave!
the campus without securing permission.

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5. A student on probation is not allowed
to represent the college in any intercollegiate
activity.

6. In some cases, a student on probation
may lose membership in all student organiza-
tions during the' period of probation.

7. Unexcused absences from classes or as-
semblies while on probation render the stu-
dent subject to suspension or expulsion.

Library Regulations

1. iBooks not specially reserved may be
drawn from the library for home use for two
weeks.

2. Books on special reserve must be consult-
ed in the library except as stated in regula-
tions 3 and 4 below.

3. Reserve books may be drawn from, the
library at 4:15 P. M. for home' use overnight
and must be returned by 9:00 A. M. the fol-
lowing morning.

4. Reserve books may be drawn from the
library at 11:00 A. M. on Saturday for home
use over the week-end and must be returned
by 9:00 A. M. the following Monday.

5. Periodicals may not be taken from the
library by students.

6. A fine of two cents a day v/ill be charged
on books not returned on time.

7. A fine of twenty-five cents for the first
hour and five cents for every hour thereafter
will be charged on reserve' books not returned
on time.

8. Noise and disorder in the library will
subject the offender to withdrawal of library
privileges.

9. Mutilation or theft of books or periodi-
cals will subject the offender to suspension or
expulsion from the college.

10. Students abusing library privileges will
be deprived thereof.

Entertainments

1. Reque'sts for entertainments must be
filed in triplicate in the Dean's office two
weeks ahead of time and must be signed by
the faculty advise'rs.

2. The student body as a whole is permit-
ted one social or dance a month. Students
only are invited.

3. Social functions are limited to one each
quarter for each organization, the nature of
the function to be approved by the dean in
conference with the faculty advisers.

4. Social functions are limited to one a
week during the fall and winter quarters and
to two a week during the spring quarter. No
social functions are to be scheduled during the
week of quarterly examimjations.

Stuldent Activities

Student activities and organizations are an
important part of life at West Georgia. Among
the various clubs and activities every student
should fifM something to stimulate his intel--
est. The faculty hope that everyone will avail
himself of the chance to participate in some
manner in the community life of the college
as represented by these organizations. The
faculty has found that participation in too
many activities at one time has frequeaitly
been detrimental to the student.

Following is a list of approved non- athle-
tic activities. These are under the general
supervision of a special committee of the fac-
ulty headed by Mr. Wl^tson.

The West Georgian, the college newspaper,
twice accorded First Honor rating by the As-
sociated Collegiate Press (1939, 1940). All stu-
dents are eligible for places as editors and re-
porters. Maa^- DMSMty Advisor.

The Chieftain, annual publication of the
college. MmsMsmmMr, Advisor.

Mu Zeta Alpha, honorary scientific society.
Meetings on first Thursdays, 7 P. M. Mr.
Hart, Mt Ilowolly air d Mr Scar bm'C Jti:^,
Advisors.

Lambda Chapter of Zeta Sigma Pi (form-
erly Phi Sigm/t Alpha), National honorary
social science club. Meetings on second
Thursdays, 7 P. M. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Bon-
ner, Advisors.

The Press Foriim^ a journalistic club. Meet-
ings on T\iesdays, 3:15 P. M. Miss Henderson.
Advisor.

Alpha Psi, open to all students studyirig
Home Economics. Meetings on first Wednes-
days at 9:50 A. M. and Thursdays at 7 P. M
Miss Jenkins, Advisor.

The Debating Club. Meetings on first and
third Mondays, 7. P. M. Mr. Roberts, Director.

The French Club, composed of highest
ra'nking students in French. Meetings on third
Thursdays, 7 P. M. Mr. Adams, Advisor.

The Ciceronian Society, honorary fine arts
society. Meetings on third Thursdays, 7 P. M.
Miss St. Clair, Advisor.

The Women's Glee Club. Practice on Mon-
days and Thursdays-, 9:50 A. M. Miss St.
Clair, Director.

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The Men's Glee Club. Practice on Mon-
days at 7 P. M.; also, at the discretion of the
Director, on Wednesdays at 7 P. M. Mr. Wat-
son, Director.

The College Chorus. Practice on Wednes-
days at 7 P. M.; also, at the discretion of the?
Director, on Mondays at 7 P. M. Mr. Wat-
son, Director.

The Orchestra, organized only when there
is sufficient instrumentation. Practice at
scheduled afternoon periods.

The Dramatic Chib. Practice at the dis-
sretion of the Director. Miss Eliason, Director.

The Four-H Club, This organization
functions when there is a sufficient number of
formef high school members to constitute a
club. Mr. Claxton, Advisor.

The Future Farmers of America, composed
of students in vocational agriculture. Meetings
on second and fourth Thursdays, 7 P. M. Mr.
Gurley, Advisor.

The Voluntary Religious Association. Ve's-
pers on Sundays at 5 P. M. Mr. Taylor,
Advisor.

The Officers' Club, composed of the offi-
cers of the various organizations. Meetings on
second Wednesdays at 9:5Q A. M. Mr. Wat-
son, Advisor.

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The W'Club, honorary athletic club. Meet-
ings on fourth Thursdays, 7 P. M. Mr. Tay
lor, Advisor.

In order to expedite' the work of the acti-
vities listed above, the faculty have thought it
advisable to formulate the following rules un-
der which they are to operate.

1. All candidates for office in student or
class organizations must have a scholastic
average of C or above.

2. Members of an organization that is giv-
ing a party should consider themselve's^ in
their capacity of hosts for the occasion, re-
sponsible for the conduct of the party.

3. Organizations giving private parties may
invite guests from the' student body and from
the' former membership of the organization.

4. The Officers' Club is expected to co-oper-
ate' with the committee from the faculty in
the endeavor to make student activities more
attractive and beneficial.

5. Proceeds from the college store are to be
used for student activities.

6. The college looks with disfavor upon un-
due soliciting of funds from members by any

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organization. Faculty advisors are expe'cted to
audit the books of their organizations.

N. B.^Por detailed information on the
following subjects, see the college catalog for
1940-1941 at thC pages indicated:

Examinations, p. 16.

Course defined, p. 1(5.

Scholastic Grades, p. 16.

Grades and Quality Points, p. 16.

Assembly and Chapel Exercises, p. 17.

Student Activities, pp. 18 and 19.

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