Student Handbook 1975-76 WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE k An Annual Publication of the Office of Student Services RIFLE RANGE urnuMuuL *nn.iTic FIILO* ^r WEST iRGIA COLLEGE CARROLLTON, 6E0R0IA nnkirrntHT or piaht onnmoni 1 . John F. Kennedy Memorial Chapel 2. Thomas Bonner House 3. Cobb Hall 4. Melson Hall (Business Office) 6. Adamson Hall (Public Services) 7. Mandeville Hall * 8. SanfordHall ** 9. Infirmary (Health Center) 10. Martha Munro Building 11. Post Office 12. Old Biology Building 13. Auditorium * Admissions, Registrar, Homiii|, 14. Education Building (Old) 15. Callaway Building 16. Gunn Hall 17. BoyliinHall 18. Downs Hall 19. BowdonHall 20. Moth I Physics Building 21. Library 22. Social Science Building 23. Classroom Arts Building 24. Health ft Physical Education 38 25. Student Center 39 26. Row Hall 40 27. AycockHoll 41. Counseling Gordon Watson Holl Strozier Hall Pritchord Hall Roberts Hall Education Center Biology ft Chemistry BMg. Food Service Building Tyus Hall Plant Operations landscaping and Grounds Alumni House President's Home Baptist Student Center Wesley Foundotion CONTENTS COLLEGE MAP CALENDAR INTRODUCTION I STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES Admission's Office Registrar's Office Financial Aid Office Placement Office Heahh Services International Students Women's Center Academic Information Academic Advising Class Attendance Retention Probation Privacy of Information Act Procedures for Appeals Hearing on Under- graduate Admission or Readmission Procedure in Appeals on Grades II STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Student Development Center Counseling Service Study and Tutorial Service Reading Service Testing Service Testing Service Information Service III STUDENT LIFE SERVICES Student Activities Student Government College Program Board Honor Societies Fraternities Sororities i Special Interest Groups Departmental and Professional Religious Organizations Publications Policies for the Use of WGC Student Center Procedure for Approval and Recognition of Student Organizations Intercollegiate Athletics Intramurals Activity Services Invitation of Speakers to Campus Other Services Housing Genera/ Information Housing Agreement Housing Regulations Student Conduct And Disciplinary Procedures Dress Smoking Regent's Statement on Disruptive Behavior Demonstrations Changing Student Conduct Code Student Conduct Code Disciplinary Procedures Rights of Student Defendant May 21 SUMMER QUARTER, 1975 Last day for new students to file applications for sum- mer quarter Junes Residence halls open June 8-9 Orientation for Freshmen June 10 Registration June 1 1 Classes begin June 11-13 Class changes and late registration July 4 Holiday August 10 Graduation August 11-14 Examinations FALL QUARTER, 1975 September 2 Last day for new students to file applications for fall quarter September 21 Residence halls open ' September 21-23 Orientation for Freshmen September 23-24 Registration September 25 Classes begin September 25- Class changes and 26,29 late registration November 26-30 Thanksgiving recess December 1 Classes resume December 8-1 1 Examinations December 12- January 4 Christmas recess WINTER QUARTER, 1976 December 16 Last day for new students to file applications for winter quarter January 4 Residence halls open January 4-5 Orientation for Freshmen January 5 Registration January 6 Classes begin January 6-8 Class changes and late registration March 14 Graduation March 15-18 Examinations March 19-21 Spring recess SPRING QUARTER, 1976 March 4 Last day for new students to file applications for spring quarter March 23 Residence halls open March 23-24 Orientation for Freshmen March 24 Registration March 25 Classes begin March 25-26, 29 Class changes and late registration June 2 Free day June 3-4, 7-8 Examinations June 6 Graduation SUMMER QUARTER, 1976 May 26 Last day for new students to file applications for sum- mer quarter June 13 Residence halls open June 13-14 Orientation for Freshmen June 15 Registration June 16 Classes begin June 16-18 Class changes and late registration July 4 Holiday August 15 Graduation August 16-19 Examinations OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES The Office of Student Services has the responsibility of providing for a wide diversity of programs andservices to the students of West Georgia College. To facilitate these activities,-the Office of Student Services is divided in to three mo/or areas: Student Academic Services, Student Development Services, and Student Life Services. This handbook has been organized so that it fo//ows the organizational pattern of the offices of Student Services. These various agencies exist to serve the student and each student should have no hesitancy in contacting any office for information or assistane. We hope that you will read this handbook and use it as a guide as you become familiar with the collegiate way of life at West Georgia Co//ege. _ L STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES ADMISSION'S OFFICE All new students, both freshmen end transfer students, must submit applications and be processed by the Admissions. Since those reading this handbook are presumed to be enrolled studen^, familiarity with this office should already exist. REGISTRAR'S OFFICE This office has primary responsibility for scheduling all classes, maintaining all academic records on students, coordinating registration procedures, evaluating a student's progress toward a degree, recommending studer^ts for graduation, providing tran- scripts to employers and other institutions (usually graduate) and publishing the Gsl lege Bulletin annucdiy and quarterly. jEach student at the college will be in frequent contact with this office and should become thoroughly farmliar wilfh its many services. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE Financial aid is available to students to attend the College. The federal and state governments, the College, and many foun- dations, companies and individuals provide funds for worthy and deserving students. A program of financial support is tailored to meet the needs and special circumstances of each student. The program may involve a combination of the various types of available aid, and most of the aid programs may be renewed each year. Therefore, a student may be assured of financial aid throughout his college years. The Director of Financial Aid adminsters the various programs that are available at West Georgia College. Financial policies and scholarship awards are approved by the Student Services Committee of West Georgia College. PLACEMENT OFFICE The chief goal of the Placement Office is to offer students and alumni a professional placenient service. Counseling in the area of employment opportunities and placement is available to all students currently enrolled, those Avho previously attend, and those whose applications for admission have been accepted. The Placement Office maintains continuous communications with em- ployers and assists students and alumni with employment opportunities which are available. Notification of on-campus interviews is given to seniors by mailings and by announcements in the college newspaper and the placernent bulletin board. Dossiers are prepared for all graduating seniors and for alumni who seek help in placement. Personal data and credentials are sent to a prospective employer upon request from the registrant or the employer, or when an employer requests referrals of qualified can- didates. The Placement Service also aids students in obtaining part-time employment, while in school, and furnishes information concerning graduate schools and general fields of employment. HEALTH SERVICES The student infirmary is under the daily supervision of a full-time physician. Nurses are on duty 24 hours a day. For observation and minor illness, students are admitted to the infirmary as directed by the physician. All students who do not hove meal tickets for the college dining room must pay for meals while confined to the infirmary. Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton offers modern services for medical and surgical cases. The student must assume all ex- penses incurred through the use of the hospital facilities. An accident-health insurance policy is available to all students. The cast is not included in the fees paid to the College. A brochure containing information on the policy will be mailed to each student prior to registration. Payment should be made directly to the representatives of the insurance company who will be one on these committees. If you are interested, pick up an application In the union lobby office and turn It In to the director of student activities. You will be contacted by a member of the program council. The following committees serve as integral parts of the Union Program Council: ENTERTAINMENT The entertainment committee is responsible for producing shows of name entertainment, dances and pageants, and developing talent throughout the college. It keeps a talent file to be used for arranging entertainment. The entertainment committee cooperates with other committees and outside organizations to furnish eritertainment for designated events. FINEARTS The fine arts committee plays an important part in the development of a cultural program within the college. Its responsibilities include the promotion of programs such as exhibits, lectures, musical events, concerts, discussion groups, forums and debates. In brief, any program that contributes to a broader education of the West Georgia student In the areas of arts, music, humanities, and other related fields is the concern and responsibility of this committee. RECREATION The recreation committee sponsors activities such as chess, bridge, dance, billiards, photography and other special skills. It Is responsible for the recreational facilities within the building, and for the organization of any other special Interest groups or activities within the realm of recreation. It is also responsible for the selection and showing of movies. HONOR SOCIETIES ACCOLADE Accolade is a service organization for junior women. The purpose is to promote loyalty, to advance service, to encourage leader- ship, and to maintain a high standard of scholarship. ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Alpha Lambda Delta is a national freshman women's honor society. The purpose is to promote intelligent living and a high stan- dard of learning and to encourage superior scholastic attainment. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS The Presidential Scholars is an organization founded to recognize and encourage high scholarly achievement among West Georgia College students and to promote communication between these students and faculty on on informal basis. When you ap- ply to West Georgia College, you will automatically be considered for this honor since membership is open to all classes, including new freshmen and transfers. Membership is determined annually, when each student's record is reviewed, and you will have the opportunity to receive this honor each year of your stay at West Georgia College. There is no cost for membership, and activities in- clude monthly luncheons with guest speakers and an annual banquet. You will be notified if you are chosen to be a Presidential Scholar. PHlALPHATHETA Phi Alpha Theta is an Internatonal History Honor Society. The objective of Phi Alpha Theta is the promotion of the study of history by the encouragement of research and the exchange of learning and thought among historians. PHI ETA SIGMA This is an honor society for men who have shown high scholastic achievement during their freshman year. They strive to en- courage and stimulate scholarship and achievement. PIGAMMAMU Pi Gamma Mu is the national honorary fraternity for students of the social sciences. The purposes of Pi Gamma Mu are to promote interest in the social sciences and to recognize excellence of students pursuing these studies. BLUE KEY Blue Key is a national honor fraternity whose purpose is service to the college and fellow students. Membership must have a class standing in the upper 35%. He must be.an undergraduate in residence at least two quarters at West Georgia maintaining a full academic load ( 1 2 hours). The applicant must have been/or held at least two major leadership positions either in academic or social organizations. 1 1 FRATERNITIES ALPHA TAU OMEGA Alpha Tau Omega was founded as Kappa Phi Fraternity in April of 1968. The founder felt that a strong fraternity was needed composed of persons "not losing their own personal identity, but gaining brotherhood strength and knowledge." Kappa Phi colonized with Alpha Tau Omega on January 26, 1972 with the same ideals In mind. The Fraternity house is located on Newnan Street. DELTATAU DELTA Delta Tau Delta was founded in January, 1972 and recognized by Student Government Association February 8, 1972. It is a young, growing brotherhood with emphasis on individuality, leadership, and achievement. The purpose of Delta Tau Delta is to promote fellowship, high standards, morality, and to further a good relationship between the college and community. The Fraternity house is located on Maple St. CHI PHI Chi Phi at West Georgia College was established as a colony in February, 1972. The Chi Phi fraternity was originally founded on friendship and stands for liberty, truth, honesty, and personal purity. The group at West Georgia strives to uphold these standards, and hove o true brotherhood in all senses of the word. KAPPA ALPHA PHI Kappa Alpha Psi was founded by the interest group MIK in Fall, 1974. The group will receive their National Charter in October, 1975. Their purposes are to encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor, to unite in a fraternal bond college men of culture, patriotism, and high sense of honor, and to promote the social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its mem- bers. KAPPA SIGMA The Lambda Delta Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity received its charter on April 2, 1971, making it the first national fraternity on the campus of West Georgia College. Since then the chapter has initiated over one hundred men and has a present active brotherhood of 60 men. Kappa Sigma has received many honors in its brief history. Some of these have been first place for homecoming float and first place in regards to returning alumni for 1971,semifinalists in basketball, softball, and "Best Overall Fraternity 1970-1971." The objectives of the fraternity are defined as "a solid foundation built on the combination of real friendship and loyalty, nur- tured by cooperation and understanding." The Fraternity house is located on Lovvorn Road. PI KAPPA ALPHA Established in January of 1968, the Cavaliers was one of the first social clubs to be established at West Georgia College. From the original 35 charter members of the Cavaliers has evolved the establishment of the Pi Kappa Alpha Colony on April 4, 1971 . The chapter now has 56 active members. The purpose of Pi Kappa Alpha is the establishment of friendship on a firmer and more lasting basis; for the promotion of brotherly love and kind feeling; for the mutual benefit and advancement of the interests of those with whom they sympathize and deem worthy of regard. SIGMA NU Sigma Nu at West Georgia College was formerly Delta Kappa Fraternity a local group. They became affiliated with the national fraternity in November, 1970. Sigma Nu is the 'Honor Fraternity" and has set forth a creed that stresses believing in the life of love, walking in the way of honor and serving in the light of truth. This creed has become part of Delta Kappa as well as all chapters of Sigma Nu across the nation. The fraternity was founded during spring quarter of 1968 with scholarship, brotherhood, and humbleness being its main pur- poses. From the original group of 1 3 men, the fraternity has grown to include almost 60 initiated brothers, participating in all facets of college life. The Fraternity house is located on Maple St. TAU KAPPA EPSILON Xi Theta chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is one of the most dynamic chapters in the nation. The Teke calendar is always filled with parties, special evenfs, and public service projects. Yet, academic achievement is a primary concern. Xi Theta chapter. Installed in June, 1971 , developed locally as Pi Kappa Sigma, which formed late in 1969. It is part of the largest fraternity in the nation, boasting over 325 chapters in the nation and Canada. The national fraternity deems sterling character and staunch uprightness to be the necessary qualifications for membership. SORORITIES ALPHA GAMMA DELTA Gamma Tau Chapter was established on this campus in 1968 as Sigma Chi Omega local sorority. One of the contributions Gamma Tau Chapter has mode was the bringing of the nationally known "Toys for Tots" program to Carrollton with the help of a campus men's fraternity and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In addition to this and many other worthwhile projects, Gamma Tau participates in many social projects such as Fraternity Ex- changes, Dads and Moms Weekends, a Christmas Formal, and a Pledge Valentine Dance. Much emphasis is also placed on scholastic achievement. 12 CHI OMEGA The Phi Kappa chapter of Chi Omega was installed on the West Georgia College campus in the Spring of 1971 and has ap- proximately 50 active members. The underlying principles of Chi Omega's development are that it is a group of friends at the college level of intelligence; that such a group stimulates abilities and principles upon which the quality of a civilization depends; that such groups aid in the preser- vation of freedoms essential to the development of the individual; but that such individuals are aware of the subjective values that history proves wise. DELTA DELTA DELTA The local chapter of Phi Sigma Delta formed in November, 1967, became a part of the national fraternity Delta Delta Delta in the school year 1970-1971. There are three phases of membership in the fraternity: pledgeship, collegiate chapter membership, and alumnae chapter membership. The pledge period offers on opportunity to fulfill Tri Delta's faith in you by developing as on individual and as a contributing member of the college community. DELTA SIGMA THETA The Kappa Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theto was installed at West Georgia in May, 1 973. The major purpose of the sorority is to promote cultural, intellectual, and moral standards. Service also plays a large port in the organization. KAPPA DELTA The Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority at West Georgia College became a colony of Kappa Delta on January 5, 1970. The colony was installed April 3, 1971. The sorority has as its national philanthropy aiding in the support of the Crippled Children's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. The ideals o Kappa Delta are best expressed in its open motto. To Kola Diokomen; "Let us stive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest." PHIMU Alpha Phi Rho was formed in January of 1968 by 21 girls. In February of 1971 this group became the Gamma Pho chapter of Phi AAu. Phi Mu's colors are pink and white and its flower is a rose carnation. The open motto is "Les Souers Fidels," meaning "The Loyal SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS BARBELL CLUB The purpose of the West Georgia Barbell Club shall be to improve physical fitness, compete with other schools, clubs, etc. and to instruct students in all aspects of weight-lifting. BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE The purpose is to promote dignity in the block people, increase understanding and the exchange of ideas between black and white students and to promote the interest of WGC. BROADCASTING CLUB Members of WGC's Broadcasting Club participate in the operation of the campus radio station. The purpose of the club is to provide a communication source within the college, as well as provide additional communication between the college and community, and to give increased student involvement in the institution. Any interested student may become a member. CONCERT AND PEP BAND The Concert Band is open to students from all departments of the college. Performances include a wide variety of music, in- cluding contemporary bond literature and popular tunes. Concerts are given both on and off campus, and credit is granted to those meeting the requirements. The Pep Band is composed of volunteers from the Concert Bond, and its primary function is to play at athletic events. There is also a Brass Ensemble which has opportunities for performances. DEBATE TEAM West Georgia's debate program stimulates interest in academic competition between various colleges and universities. The debate team participates in intercollegiate tournaments throughout the United States and competes against more than 200 schools. FARM The purpose of this club is to create a brotherhood of young men, bound by a common purpose, this being friendship. FLYING CLUB This club's purpose is to promote the skill, safety, education and sport of flying. Any member of the student body, faculty or staff and family members of said persons ore eligible for membership. GROTTO OF N.S.S. The "caving club," as the grotto is commonly called, tries to promote interest in cove exploration, with an emphasis placed on safety. All club members receive instructions in all phases of caving, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, rope work and sur- veying. IS INTERNATIONAL CLUB This club is open to foreign and American students to discuss nneans of improving harmony between nationalities. INTRAMURAL ASSOCIATION The Intramural Association is an organization whose only purpose is to encourage and provide opportunities for active par- ticipation in intramural sports. Membership in the Association is open to all women students on the campus. Some of the activities offered are flag football, volleyball, softball, basketball, table tennis, foul shooting, and tug of war. In- dividual and team trophies are awarded to the winners of the various activities at the end of each year. JUDO CLUB The purpose of the Judo Club is to develop its membership physically, to help them defeat their competitors in tournament ploy and to encourage the perfection of their characters. KARATE CLUB The West Georgia Karate Club seeks to promote the development of high levels of sportsmanship and fairness in all phases of life and to promote a competitive spirit. The members ore taught the various techniques of Karate. LATIN CLUB The purpose of the Latin American Student Association Is to promote awareness of Latin culture and to create a situation con- ducive to the growth of that culture at West Georgia- LETTERMAN'S CLUB The club is composed of men who have received a letter for superior performance in one of the varsity sports. The purpose of the club is to promote good sportsmanship and school spirit among the athletes and student body and to support all the athletic teams sponsored by the college. STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION The purpose of this organization is to promote art at West Georgia and the surrounding community. Membership is open to all students interested in art. STUDENT ACM The purpose of the Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery is to promote on increased knowledge of sci- ence, a greater interest in computing machinery, and a means of communication between persons having interest in computing machinery. STUDENT INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION SOCIETY SIMS is an organization designed for students interested in transcendental meditation. They conduct lectures and seek to promote meditation at the college. THEATRE ART SOCIETY The Theatre Art Society seeks 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. Membership is open to any student Interested In theatre arts. UNITED VOICES The United Voices enrich spiritual growth through song, by presenting concerts to the college and community. The group pro- motes spiritual growth, fellowship and unity among students. WGC CHOIRS All choirs ore open to all students, including non-music majors. The Concert Choir consists of 40-50 members. This choir has toured extensively in the eastern part of the United States. It meets four days a week and performs frequently with orchestra. The Chamber Singers is a choral group consisting of 15-20 singers selected by audition. They rehearse four days a week and present at least one concert per quarter on campus. In addition to performances throughout the state. The Chamber Singers specialize in music written for the small ensemble, from the middle ages through the avantgarde. The Women's Ensemble is open to all women students interested in singing. They perform mainly on campus. The Men's Ensemble is open to all men, meeting two hours a week and performing primarily on campus. DEPARTMENTAL AND PROFESSIONAL ALPHA KAPPA PSI The organization is open to business students. The purposes and objectives of Alpha Kappa Psi are: to further the individual welfare of Its members: to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounting and finance; to educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein, and to promote and advance at West Georgia College courses leading to degrees in business administration. ALPHA PHI OMEGA Alpha Phi Omega is a notional service fraternity established with the purpose of promoting leadership, friendship, atid seuKO on the college campus. The organization affords its members a chance to serve the students and faculty, youth and community, members of the traler nity and the nation as participating citizens. The major requirements for membership ore scholarship or present oftiliation witli tlie Boy Scouts of America. U CHEMICAL SOCIETY The West Georgia College Chemical society is designed to promote academics and instill professional pride In chemical minded students. This is a new organization and encourages chemistry majors and minors to become members. 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 constitution and by- laws of Kiwanis International. Members ore selected on he basis of scholarship, civic interest, and leadership. 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. DELTA MU Delta AAu is the women's music fraternity formed for the purpose of raising the standard of musicianship and scholarship among its members and to promote music within the school and community. GEOLOGY CLUB The purpose of the Geology Club is to stimulate interest in and to acquire knowledge of the earth sciences. This can best be done by offering members opportunities for field sjudies and field trips, by visits from leaders in the earth sciences, and by social events at which both students and professors can exchange ideas. 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 notional organizations. Its purposes ore to create more understanding and interest in business education, to develop character, and to train for useful citizenship. Social as well as professional meetings are held at regular intervals. HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION RECREATION MAJORS CLUB The purpose of the Physical Education Club is to stimulate and promote professional growth and personal relationships through activities, meetings and special programs. PSYCHOLOGY CLUB The purpose of the Psychology Club is three-fold: to provide opportunities for those interested in the field of psychology to discuss mutual interest and problems; to stimulate and foster interest in the professional field of psychology and; to provide con- tacts with people in the field of psychology and experiences that contribute to the student's understanding and growth. Mem- bership is open to anyone interested in psychology. SOC/OLOGYCLUB The club affords an opportunity for sociology students at West Georgia College to become better acquainted and to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from professional associations. 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. SMENC ASSOCIATION The Student Music Educators National Conference acquaints students with the privileges and responsibilities of music and the music education profession. The organization provides for its members an opportunity to become acquainted with leaders in the music profession as well as SMENC members of other colleges and universities. WEST GEORGIA ARCHAEOLOGY CLUB The purpose of the West Georgia Archaeology Club is to promote interest in archaeology with emphasis being placed on the ar- chaeological significance of the West Georgia area. Club members are trained in archaeological method and theory and par- ticipate in actual field excavations. WEST GEORGIA PHYSICS SOCIETY The purpose of the Physics Society is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of the science of physics. Membership in this organization is open to all students who are interested in physics. RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS The various religious organizations assume responsibility for directing religious activities on the campus, encouraging church at- tendance, endeavoring to instill in the students a deeper understanding of their faith, and engaging generally in a program of religious emphasis. Students are invited to attend the local church of the denomination of their choice and the state and regional leadership meetings of the denomination. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION The Baptist Student Union is a campus organization sponsored by the Baptist Churches. There are no membership requirements since all students are invited to participate in all of its activities. Its purposes are to encourage the student in a resonsible church relationship and to provide weekday ministry to the students. Meetings and activities are held at the BSU Center. The members are assisted in their work by a full-time Baptist minister, whose of- fice is located in the center. 15 CANTERBURY CLUB This is the Episcopal organization on campus, sponsored by the Episcopal church. Membership is open to all students and ac- tivities are varied. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST West Georgia's chapter of the Campus Crusade for Christ is dedicated, unfalteringly, to the "Great Commission in this Generation." Nondenominational, its goal has always been to spread spiritual growth through the campus community. WESLEY FOUNDATION The Wesley Foundation is the campus organization sponsored by the Methodist Church. Its membership is open to anyone. The Wesley Foundation offers students a focal point for personal endeavors. Programs range from participation in campus events, to several types of programs working with disadvantaged youth, to witnessing and sharing opportunities on campuses and in the community. OUTREACH The purpose of Outreach is to take part in the responsibilities of directing religious activities on campus and to instill in students and faculty members a clearer and deeper understanding in sharing of the services of God. PUBLICATIONS THE WEST GEORGIAN THE WEST GEORGIAN is West Georgia's student newspaper. It is published weekly with the exception of examination weeks and quarter breaks. The editor and managing editor are appointed by the Student Publication Board. Any member of the student body is eligible for staff positions. CHIEFTAIN The CHIEFTAIN is the college yearbook. It is edited and published by the students. The editor and managing editor are appointed by the Student Publication Board. Other students on the staff ore selected from all students interested in this type of work. THE ECLECTIC The ECLECTIC is the literary magazine of the college. It is published annually by the student editor which is selected by the Student Publication Board in conjunction with the Department of English. POLICIES FOR THE USE OF WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER GENERAL The West Georgia College Student Center is a multipurpose building which is used for both a campus dining hall and a Student Activities Center. Due to the unique nature of this building, it is the focal point for many diversified activities. The Student Center primarily serves the campus community, although there are occasions when other groups or individuals wish to use the Student Center facilities. It is important to keep in mind that the primary function of the college is educational and that the activities of all its parts should be directly or indirectly related to this purpose. Recreation, relaxation and an opportunity for social, informal association are all related to a sound developmental philosophy of individual growth. Criteria regarding the use of the Student Center must be guided by this general principle and the following guidelines will be useful in establishing who may use this building and under what con- ditions. JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Personnel having direct and Immediate responsibility for the management and supervision of the Student Center are the Director of Student Activities and the food service manager. General responsibility for the entire building rests with the Director of Fiscal Af- fairs, with the Dean of Student Services having general responsibility for the student activity functions carried on within the building. 1 . Food Service Facilities All requests for the use of food service facilities or for special arrangements such as banquets, buffets or receptions must be made directly with the food service manager. In addition to a variety of college related functions which use the college food ser- vice facilities, there are also many occasions for the facilities to be used for public service activities. Civic club meetings, business banquets, and dinners sponsored by charitable organizations are included in this category. These facilities ore also available to other special groups such as camps, clinics, retreats, seminars, conferences, and workshops. It is assumed here that these groups are allowed use of college facilities because of their educational nature or for other reasons which are determined to be in the best interest of the college. 2. Student Activity Facilities These areas of the Student Center include meeting rooms, conferene rooms, recreation areas, offices of student organizations and other areas leading into and adjacent to the Student Center Building. These facilities ore intended primarily for the use of the college community. Like the food service areas, however, there are others who occasionally desire the use of these facilities. USE BY NON-COLLEGE PERSONNEL 1. Invited guests are allowed use of the facility provided they ore: a. Invited by on individual student for a specific occasion. b. Invited by an agency of the college for conferences, special functions, tours or official visits. c. Invited by a recognized student organization to attend specific programs. 16 The use of the Student Center by a guest is linnited to a specific occasion to which he/she is invited and is not to be interpreted to include regular repeated use of the facilities. 2. Public Service Programs or Meetings a. Programs of a special nature which are principally designed to provide members of the college community with viable linkages with a larger city community on matters of social and cultural relationships and with public service projects or ac- tivities. b. Activities sponsored by recognized non-profit service organizations for which no other suitable facilities ore available within the local area and for which it can be clearly demonstrated that a major public or institutional benefit would be ren- dered. c. Programs sponsored are by outside organizations or groups, mainly in the summer months, in which pre-college students participate and when such programs are determined to be in the best interest of the college. RESERVATION AND SCHEDULING OF ACTIVITY FACILITIES The Director of Student Activities is responsible for scheduling and supervising all meeting and display areas of the Student Cen- ter. All requests for the use of these facilities must be placed with the Activities Office well in advance of the anticipated function. Before any function is approved and scheduled, the Director of Student Activities shall : 1 . Determine if a request for the use of the facilities of the Student Center complies with the general guidelines of this document. If, in the Director's judgement, the request does not comply, he shall refuse to schedule the activity or display. 2. Determine if the activity will impede or in any way affect the normal operation or flow of traffic in and around the Student Center. 3. Reserve the right to specify the location of an activity or display or to move the location of on activity or display if the function is causing an interruption of the normal operation of the Center or of any other activity being conducted in the Cen- ter. Conduct by those attending or participating in any program or activity in the Student Center shall be consistent with propriety, college regulations, and the lows of the State of Georgia and the. United States. Refusal to conduct oneself accordingly will result in disciplinory action. PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL AND RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION Recognition shall be granted only to organizations whose purpose and proposed activities are clearly related to the educational goals and mission of the college. Recognition shall be denied if evidence presented shows that the proposed organization will present substantial likelihood of material interference with the educational function and doily operation of the college or if its ac- tivities will be in conflict with the laws or public policies of the State of Georgia and the United States. APPLICATION FORM An organization seeking recognition must submit the following required information in writing to the Student Government Association Executive Committee and to the Student Activities Office on the form furnished by that office: 1 . Name 2. Purpose (including explanation of why the organization is desirable on campus) 3. Qualifications for membership 4. Constitution and By-Laws (including (a) fees, dues, and other considerations for membership; (b) officer and leadership structure;) (c) time and manner of election of officers; (d) time and location of meetings). 5. Names of students to join (minimum of 10 required) 6. Faculty sponsor (required) 7. Explanation of any extra-campus affiliation (e.g., notional parent organization) 8. Names of prospective members who will serve as spokesmen for he organization during the recognition procedure and af- ter (it is required that two be named) REVIEW PROCEDURE After the required information for recognition is received in writing by the Student Government Executive Committee and the Student Activities Office, the following steps must be completed: 1 . Forwarded to the Student Senate for approval. a. The Student Senate may at its discretion request a formal hearing of the proposed organization. Upon approval by the Student Senate, the proposed recognition is: 2. Forwarded to the Office of Student Services for approval. a. The Dean may request a hearing for presentation of oral and documentary evidence supporting or opposing recognition. b. A recording or transcript of the hearing may be made and preserved for use in possible appeals and reviews. c. Following approval by the Office of Student Services, the proposal is: 3. Forwarded to the Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate for approval, then 4. Forwarded to the Faculty Senate for a recommendation to the President of the college for final approval. If the Student Government Association, the Office of Student Services, Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate, or the Faculty Senate disapproves recognition, the organization may appeal to the next highest individual or committee in the recognition procedure. (The appeal shall be in such form as the reviewing individual or committee may require). 17 RIGHTS OF RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS 1 . To use college facilities and equipment, subject to the Board of Regents Policies and to College regulations governing the use of facilities and equipment, and to reasonable scheduling and clearance of particular facilities and equipment by the Office of Student Activities ond/or the Department of Public Safety. 2. To be listed in college publications such as the yearbook, student handbook, catalog, etc. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the overall recreational program at West Georgia College. The College is a mem- ber of the South Atlantic Conference and the Notional Collegiate Athletic Assocotion. Policy is determined by a faculty committee. Men compete intercollegiately in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, tennis, and track; women compete intercollegiately in basketball, tennis, and volleyball. Outstanding teams and individuals compete in national tournaments. The Braves basketball team won the national championship in 1974, the first notional title ever in the state of Georgia. INTRAMURAL PROGRAM Opportunities for recreation, social contacts and heathful exercise are provided by the College through on excellent Intramural program for those not participating in intercollegiate athletics. A variety of team and individual sports is provided in which the in- dividual may compete. All students are urged to participate in this program. ACTIVITY SERVICES 1 . Co//ege Calendar - The Activities Offices maintains the official college calendar. To make reservations for the various facilities and to schedule events, please contact the Activities Office. All activities must be scheduled on the Master Calendar to assure the use of the space and obtain publicity for your program. 2. Duplication Service - The Activities Office will make copies of papers, books, articles, etc. for a minimum charge. To have duplication done, please contact the Activities Office. 3. Financial Advisement - The Activities Office will provide any organization or persons with advice concerning the Activitie budget. The office will assist in making out budgets and requesting funds. If you or your organization needs any assistance in acquiring activities money, please contact the Activities Office. 4. I.D. Cards - Every student enrolled must have an I.D. Card. This card will be used as identification, for registration and payment of fees, library book check-out, and for admittance to college sponsored activities and events. I.D. Cards can be obtained by coming by the Student Activities Office. 5. Sign Printing - The College Program Board provides o sign printing service. Signs of various sizes, types, and styles are available for a small fee. Any request for signs should be made by contacting the Activities Office. Request should be made at least 5 days in advance of need. INVITATION OF SPEAKERS TO CAMPUS Chartered groups of West Georgia College students shall be allowed to invite and hear any person of their own choosing. In or- der to safeguard the College and the College community from abuse and/or disorder and to allow for adequate preparation and orderly scheduling, the student group must request and receive permission through the offices of the Dean of Student Affairs or the Dean of Academic Affairs as appropriate. Invitations to outside speakers must always represent the desire of a chartered student group and not the will of an external individual or group. It should be made clear to the academic and larger community that sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply ap- proval or endorsement of the views expressed, either by the sponsoring group or the Institution. The president of the College or his authorized representative may cancel a speaker's reservation when there is clear and present danger that the appearance would threaten the orderly operation of the College. Such cancellation shall be communicated to the sponsoring organization through the Dean of Student Affairs. Other Services THE LIBRARY A library is one of the most important structures on any campus, and West Georgia College is proud to have one of the most modern library facilities in the State of Georgia. This four-story structure was constructed in 1968 and features numerous study and conference rooms, hundreds of study carrels, microfilm reading rooms, and research study areas for graduate students. The library currently houses 1 69,970 volumes, 1 0,640 reels of microfilm, and more than 300,000 total pieces of microtext. SPECIAL SERVICES The Computer Cenfer, located in the Mathematics-Physics Building of the Academic Center, provides data processing services for the entire College and is used for instruction, research, and administration. The center is equipped with on IBM S/360 Mod 40 digital computer with four disk drives and a high peed printer and card reader. Telecommunication with an IBM S/360 Mod 65 computer at the University of Georgia is maintained by an IBM 2741 Com- munications Terminal. The Instructional Media Center, located on the ground floor of the Old Biology Building, assists faculty members from all depart- ments in improving instruction through the use of audio-visual materials. Established to provide audiOTvisual equipment, it has a trained staff to provide professional services and consultation in developing more effective means of instruction. Services include production of 35mm slides and filmstrips, audio and video topes, 35mm slides with audio tope, original art work, charts,. graphs, tape dubbing, dry mounting, laminating, and film procurement from various film libraries. Equipment includes overhead, slide, filmstrip, and motion picture projectors, tape recorders, cassette recorders, and record players. 18 COLLEGE STORE For the convenience of the students, the College maintains a bookstore in the College Auditorium (ground floor), where students may purchase textbooks, pencils, pens, notebooks, stationery, toilet articles, records, jewelry and other items. The cost of textbooks depends upon the course taken and the choice of new or used books. New texts cost approximately $45.00 per quarter; used texts, about one-third less. Store hours ore 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. LAUNDRY SERVICE Each residence hall on-campus has an automatic washer and dryer. The Apex Linen Service is recommended for all interested students. This service provides two sheets, one pillow case, and four large bath towels each week of the school year, except during summer quarter. The cost is $33.00 for the school year plus a $10.00 deposit which is refundable at the end of the school year if all linen is returned with the key to the student's locker. Additional in- formation is mailed to each student upon receipt of a request for housing. COLLEGE POST OFFICE The college post office is located in Hamm Hall across from the Student Center. All students are assigned a campus mail box. Resident students have a mail box in their residence halls and are given the combination at their respective residences. Students who reside off campus are required to check at the College Post Office at the beginning of the quarter for their box combination. Mail should be addressed in this form: John Doe Box 00000, (Residence Hall) West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 301 17 All United States mail services including registered mail, certified mail, insured mail, and purchases of money orders are provided by the college post office. Through the interoffice service, mail may be sent to other students and faculty free. Name, box number, and residence hall are required on mail sent to a student. All students, including those living off -campus, are assigned a mailbox. Post office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Boxes should be checked daily. AUTOMOBILES All students, faculty and staff motor vehicles operated on campus must be registered with the West Georgia College Department of Public Safety and must display a current permit, except those vehicles parked at meters during zone parking hours. Vehicles must be registered regardless of the length of time they are operated on campus. Vehicles can be registered at the campus police department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. At all other hours a temporary pemfiit may be obtained. All students may have cars on campus. All members of the college community including students, faculty and staff are urged to familiarize themselves with the college traffic code and are expected not only to observe the traffic regulations but to pay fines for violations of them. Housing GENERAL INFORfiAATION Philosophy Residence hall living at West Georgia College offers a significant contribution to the total educational develop- ment of each resident student as he learns from individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and personal philosophies. Har- monious living, broadened horizons, and increased human understanding are all desired results of the residence experience. The environment of a hall is largely dependent upon the cooperation, interest and participation of each student. Individual respon- sibility and initiative are essential characteristics of communal living. Most of the West Georgia living centers have been con- structed in the last ten years. They not only meet the physical needs of comfort, safety and attractive surroundings, but also aid in the development of a disciplined mind, a social consciousness and a large degree of responsibility for governing a group's affairs. Staffing Each cluster of male or female residence halls on campus are guided by an area coordinator who assumes major responsibility for the areas of building management, programming, and orientation. Assisting the area coordinators are resident advisors, wing advisors or head residents who have an interest in providing a desirable environment for residents. Housing Policy - All freshman students are required to reside on campus unless they are married or are living with parents, relatives or legal guardians. All students who are required to or desire to live on campus must complete on application form and file it with the Housing Office. Application Procoduros A housng application is sent to new students when they are accepted by the Admissions Office or ore reodmitctd by the Registrar. One application form for the academic year will be sent to those students admitted for the fall, winter, or spring quarter. Two applications, one for the summer quarter and one for the academic year, will be sent to those students ad- mitted for the summer quarter. (A) Fait, winter and spring quarters: Applications for the fall, winter or spring quarter must be returned to the Housing Office with o $25.00 deposit before any room assignment will be made. (B) Summer Quarter: A separate application is required for the summer quarter. An application for summer quarter should be returned to the Housing Office promptly without a $25.00 deposit. A deposit is not required for the summer session. The Housing Office will not assume that a summer quarter applicant will automatically continue for the fall quarter. (C) Any student admitted for the fall quarter who later decides to attend the summer session must submit two applications. The first application received should be returned to the Housing Office as soon as possible in order to be assured of fall quarter housing. The student should then write the Housing Office directly to request a second application to be used for summer quarter housing. If HOUSING DEPOSIT REFUNDS AND FORFEITS The housing deposit will be refunded unless otherwise forfeited or used for damages. If the College is unable to make a room assignment, the $25.60 deposit will be refunded promptly. Deposits will also be refunded if an entering student submits written notification of cancellation to the Housing Office by September 1 for the fall quarter, December 15 for the winter quarter, and AAarch 1 5 for the spring quarter. If notification is not received by these dates, the housing deposit will be forfeited. The housing de- posit will also be forfeited if a student fails to properly check out of an assigned room through the Housing Office when leaving West Georgia College for any reason. Assignmvnts - Assignements for sophomore, junior and senior students for the following academic year are made during the spring quarter. All other housing assignments are made prior to the beginning of each quarter. Notification of new assignments is sent to the new applicant prior to the beginning of each quarter (usually two weeks before). Attempts will be made to honor building preferences and mutual roommate requests whenever possible. The Housing Office, however, cannot guarantee these preferences. If the Housing Office cannot honor preferences, it will make assignments at its own discretion. Freshman Housing Since room assignements are affected to a large extent by the freshman housing program, it is important that all students read the information on the application care before determining their preference. Private Rooms A limited number of private rooms are available at an additional charae of $50.00 per quarter (with the ex- ception of Tyus Hall). Private room rates for Tyus Hall are specified in the Tyus Hall brochure. Students desiring private accommodations must sign a private room agreement which is binding for the academic year or the remainder of the academic year if the private room is requested after the beginning of fall quarter. A private room reservation may be cancelled only if a written cancellation is submitted to the Housing Office prior to the beginning of a quarter for which the can- cellation is desired, (i.e., a request must be submitted prior to the end of fall quarter if a student wishes to drop the private room for winter quarter.) If such cancellation procedures are not followed the student will automatically be billed for the private room. Once ce a quarter has begun (i.e., residence hall opening day) a private room request cannot be cancelled unless the student has another student move into his private room during the room change period or the student with the private room moves into a room with another student. In either cose written cancellation must be submitted by the student with the private room to the Housing Of- fice. If a student moves into an empty room without a roommate during a room change, the room will be classified as private and an additional prorated charge will be made. Consolidation Authority - A student living alone but who has not properly requested a private room may be required to either pay the private room rate or move to a double occupancy room. This policy is necessary in order to achieve equity and efficiency in the residence halls. The Housing Office reserves the right to make arbitrary reassignments for those students who refuse to cooperate with this policy. HOUS/NG AGREEMENT The housing agreement is binding for one quarter. (The living accommodations in the residence halls normally are not available during times when the College is not in session.) Special arrangements must be approved by the Housing Office. The Director of Housing reserves the right to: ( 1 ) Change room assignements at any time; (2) Use any or all rooms over holiday periods; (3) Inspect student rooms at times convenient to the staff to insure health and safety standards. Generally, notifications for such inspections will be given in advace. Til* CoUmg* may t*rmlnat thit agrmnt and tak* posiattlon of lh room at any tim* for lioolth rvoton* or for violation of Inttltutlonal rogulotlon*. Koy Deposits Each student will be required to pay a $5.00 key deposit per key when checking into college housing and an ad- ditional charge of $1 .00 will be made for each key replaced during the year ($2.50 for Tyus Hall). The key deposit will be refunded when the student checks out of college housing and returns the key. Duplication or possession of unauthorized keys by a student is prohibited. Damages - A student will be held responsible for any and all damages to, or loss of, college property within the assigned room. In the case of more than one occupant in a room, one or all will be held responsible for damages. Refund of the $25.00 housing deposit will be held until payment of damages is made to the College. This $25.00 deposit may be applied toward the damage charge. Loss of Student Property - Each student is urged to provide for the security of his own belongings by locking the room when it is not occupied and by carrying personal property insurance. The College is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property of the occupants for whatever reason. Room Charge Refund of room charges for withdrawal during a quarter will be made on the following pro-rated basis: During the first week 80% refund During the second week 60% refund During the third week 40% refund During the fourth week 20% refund Thereafter -no refund For further Information or additional applications, please write to: Director of Housing West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30 1 1 7 20 HOUSING REGULATIONS Student Rooms - Room keys are issued only by the Housing Office. Keys should never be duplicated. Rooms are equipped to meet average student needs. Residents are held responsible for the furnishings in their rooms, and damage to college property will be charged to the resident. Furnishings may not be moved from one room to another. Furnishings in lobbies, lounges, etc., are inventoried and may not be removed from these areas unless authorized by Residence Hall Staff. Screens are not to be removed and clothing or other articles are not to be placed on Venetian blinds as this has a tendency to bend and/or rust the blinds. Fans are permitted buut should not be placed in windows. Upkeep of student rooms is the responsibility of the individual resident. Cleaning materials for your use are provided in the custodial closets in each hall. These supplies may be checked out through the Resident Advisor. Trash should be placed in recep- tacles and not swept into the corridor. From time to time students have requested custodian to perform special cleaning services. This practice is not authorized. It is embarrassing for the custodians to refuse your requests; however, if they do provide such ser- vices, they may lose their jobs. Custodians will empty trash cans placed outside your door and return the empty containers. Empty containers should be removed from the corridor immediately. Painting of student rooms is permitted only with prior approval from the Housing Office. Ovornight Guosts Overnight visitors of the same sex may be entertained in the hall. All guests must conform to hall regulations, and the student host or hostess is held responsible for his or her guest. Guests must have permission from the occupants of a room before they can stay there overnight. Privacy It is the intention of the Housing Office to insure, as much as possible, the individual student's right to privacy in a residence hall room. Insofar as students do not violate institutional regulations or civil law, they may be assured that their privacy will not be violated by college officials. The College does reserve the right to inspect students' rooms at times convenient to the staff to insure health and safety standards. Generally, notification for such as inspection will be given in advance. It must be point- ed out, however, that if a college official has reason and probable cause to believe that a law is being violated or an institutional regulation broken, he has the legal right to enter and search a student's room. If a violation is consequently discovered, disciplinary action may be taken by the College, but there will be no civil action taken against a student. Before any low enforcement officer has the right to enter and seqrch any student's room, he must either secure permission from the student or be in possession of a fully authorized search warrant. The Resident Advisors in each residence hall are in possession of a master key. These keys exist primarily for the convenience and safety of the students and are not to be used by Resident Advisors to enter a student's room without permission. Soarch and Saizuro It is the policy of the Student Services Division and the Housing Office in particular to conform to existing laws when working with those cases where a search of a student's room in a campus resident hall is involved. Curfow and signout - No female student will be required to sign in or out of the residence hall during the normal open hours. The official closing hour for women's residence halls is 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2=00 A.M. Friday and Satur- day evenings. If a student does not plan to return by the official closing hour, she may sign out for a front door key. All students who hove signed out for a front door key must return it to the properly designated area before 1 :00 P.AA. Students who return their keys late will be fined $1.00. A student losing the key will be fined $ 10.00. Any ttudMit found guilty of abulngth*k*y prlvil*g will r*c*lv* automatic ditcipllnary probation. Open Houco Open house hours may not exceed the maximum limits established by the College (i.e., not before noon on any day and not after the closing hour of women's residence halls). Any building housing freshmen women will be limited fall quarter to one week-day and weekends (Friday and Saturday) for open house hours. This regulation is subject o change at the beginning of winter quarter upon a majority vote of residents. In upperclass female buildings open house hours will be determined at the beginning of fall quarter by a majority vote of residents. There will be shared responsibility between male and female students who are in violation of the open house policy. Applicancof and Eloctrical Equipmont Policy - The following items are permitted in the residence halls provided they are U.L. (Underwriters' Laboratories) approved: Study Lamps, Typewriters, Television (limit one per room). Radios, Record Players, Tape Recorders, Clocks, Extension Cords (not exceeding 8', limit two per room). Grounded Television Antennas, Refrigerators (not ex- ceeding 3' in height, nor exceeding 2 amps). Heating Pads, Electric Shavers, Hair Dryers, Hair Setters, Electric Blankets, Fans and Immersable Coffee Percolators. The following items ore prohibited in the residence halls: Irons (may be stored but not used in rooms). Popcorn Poppers With Open Coils or With Separate Exposed Heating Units, Hot Plates, Extension Cords with multiple outlets (cube taps). Waffle Irons, Immersion Coils, Air Conditioners, Electrical Fry Pans, and Electrical Boilers. These items are prohibited primarily because of their potential as a source of fire in the residence halls. Secondarily, the use of food preparation applicances tend to increase and encourage pests such as roaches, rats, and other undesirable insects. KItchons - Kitchens are available in all halls for preparing snacks and hot drinks. Although food preparation is not permitted in student rooms, non-perishable food for immediate consumption (i.e., care packages from home) will be permitted only if stored in a sealed Container. Apparatus for the preparation of food is permitted in student rooms if it complies with the above stated regulations. Pot - Pets are not allowed in the halls at any time, with the exception of tropical fish or turtles. Each resident is permitted one aquarium with maximum capacity of 10 gallons. All electrical and mechanical equipment must be U.L. approved. PIroarmt, FIroworkt and InflammobUt - Candles, fire crackers, explosives and chemicals such as gasoline, benzine and nap- that may not be used or stored in student rooms. (Soe Gorgio Rogulotlons Criminal Code, Section 26-1404 and 26-1405). The 21 possession of firearms, projectile propelling devices, ammunition, or weapons of any kind is prohibited in student rooms. Xirrarigements for storage of firearms must be mode with the head resident or area coordinator. Fire qnd Fire Sofefy JEqitlpment - At the beginning of each quarter instructions will be given by the Resident Advisor as to what route to follow in case of fire. This route will be posted on the bulletin board and it is your responsibility to be familiar with it. All students ore required to cooperate completely in any fire drills conducted during the year. During a fire drill or actual fire, wear your shoes and raincoat while vacating the building and also carry a towel which con be placed over your face to help protect against the heat and smoke. Escape diogroms, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and fire safety doors ore all classified as Life Safety Equipment. Tampering with such equipment endangers the lives of others and will not be tolerated. Setting fires or turning in false alarms is a serious of- fense (State Regulation Crminal Code, Section 5-1501 , 26-1502, 91-107 A, 91-9906). Vendors and Salesmen For the protection of students and to prevent interruptions of students, solicitation or selling is not per- rtiitfed iri the residence halls. If you encounter a sales person in the residence hall, notify your Resident Advior or Wing Ad- visor/Head Resident immediately. Theft - The College is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property. Thefts which occur in the residence halls should be reported immediately to the Wing Advisor/Head Resident and the Department of Public Safety. Students ore reminded to lock their doors whenever they 4^ve their rooms. Bicycle and Motorcycl* Storage - The storage of bicycles and motorcycles in student rooms or elsewhere in the residence hall is prohibited. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Students ore admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation fhat they will have developed acceptable personal stan- dards of conduct and ethics. Also, students are expected to hove a responsible attitude toward regulations and standards of the college, and the lavwi of the community, state and nation, and to respect the standards of their fellow students. Students assume responsibility for their own conduct, and through their hall councils and the student judiciary system, accept responsibility for the behavior of their fellow students. College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or withdrawal. By the act of registratien the student implies and acceptance of the standards and regulations which are stated in this handbookand in other publications of the college. Students should realize that any behavior which reflects adversely upon the students of West Georgia College or upon the College will moke the individual involved liable for disciplinary action. This is true whether the in- cident occurs on campus or off campus. DRESS West Georgia College students are receiving an education preparing them for entrance into various professions. During one's college years, one should develop a practice of dressing in a manner which is appropriate for the occasion and in good taste. One should remember that as o West Georgia College student, he is a representative of the college in the eyes of the public b6th on-compusiGind off-cofhpus -^and ^tould, therefor'e, dressaccordingly. Campus dress is tr^ted primarily as a matter of individual taste and style. Students, however, ore encouraged to be neat and clean and to exet^cise good judgement. SMOKING No smoking is permitted in the gymnasium or the library except in special areas. Smoking, whether by faculty or students, is not permitted in the cliassrooms wK^ile class is in session. Smoking is permissible in he classroom between classes and at other times, provided appropriate receptacles ore used. REGENTS' STATEMENT ON DtSRUPTtVE BEHAVIOR The following is the policy of the Board of Regents regarding disruptive behavior in any institution of the University System. The rights, responsibiliti^ and prohibitions contained in this Statement are incorporated as a part of these regulations. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia reaffirms its policies to support fully freedom of expression by each member of the academic community and to preserve and protect the rights and freedom of its faculty members and students to ert^age in debate, decision, peaceful and non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates specifically to the problem described below. It does not change or in any way infringe upon the Bbard'^s existing policies and practices in support of freedom of expression dnd action. Rather, it rs considered necessary to combat the ultimate effect of irresponsible disruptive and obstructive acfions by students and faculty which tend to destroy academic freedom and the institutional structures through whjch it operates. In recent years a new and serious problem has appeared on many college and university conripuses in the nation. Some students faculty members, and otheils have on occasion engaged in demonstrations, sit-ins and other activities that hove clearly and deliberately interfered with the regular arid orderly operation of the institution concerned. Typically, these actions have been the physical occupation of a building or campus area for a protracted period of time or the use or display of verbal or written ob- scenities involving indecent or disorderly conduct. These actions hove gone beyond all heretofore recognized bounds of meetings for discussion, persuasion, or even protest in that-. (1 ) acquiescence to demands of the demonstrators is the condition for dispersal, and (2) the reasonable and written direc- tions of institutional officials to disperse have been ignored. Such activities thus have become clearly recognizable as on action of force, operating outside all established chanriels on the campus, including that of intellectual debate and persuasion which are at the very heart of education. The Board of Regents is deeply concerned by this new problem. Under the Constitution of the Stote of Georgia, under all ap- plicable court rulings, end in keeping with the tradition of higher education in the United States, the Board is ultimately responsible for the orderly operation of the several institutions of the University System and the preservation of academic freedom in these in- stitutions. The Board cannot. and will not divert itself of this responsibility. Of equal, or even greater importance, such action of force as has been described above destroys the very essence of higher education. This once is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak, and debate on any aspect or issue of life. This freedom, which reaches its full flowering on college and university campuses, is an essential part of American democracy, comparable to the jury system or the electoral process. For these reasons and in order to respond directly and specifically to this new problem the Board of Regents stipulates that any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or disrupts any teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irrespon- sibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment. The Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and have a mutual responsibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities. The Board of Regents understands that this policy is consistent with resolutions adopted by the American Association of Univer- sity Professors in April, 1968, by the Association of American Colleges in January, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Association for Higher Education in March, 1968, condemning actions taken to disrupt the operations of institutions of higher education. (Minutes, 1968-69, pp. 166-169). DEMONSTRATIONS Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly is fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the rights of students to express their views or to peacefully protest and peacefully dissent against actions and opinions with which they disagree. On-campus demonstrations, cleared at least 48 hours in advance through the office of the Dean of Student Affairs, may be con- ducted in areas which are generally available to students, provided such demonstrations are conducted in qn orderly manner, do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings and ceremonies, or with other events and processes of the College. In no case shall demonstrators be permitted to enjoy the freedoms and rights of other mem- bers of the college community. Non-members of the college community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or in any way in- terfere with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus activities, or any college process. CHANGING STUDENT CONDUCT CODE The Student Government Association shall be empowered to recommend desired changes through the offices of the Dean of Student Services and the President of the College. Students shall be notified of approved changes through announcement in the West Georgian. Changes will become effective upon publication. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE L ACADEMIC IRREGULARITY 1 . No student shall receive or give assistance not authorized by the instructor in the preparation of any essay, laboratory report, examination or other assignment included in an academic course. 2. No student shall take or attempt o take, steal or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the conduct of a class, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory equipment and roll books. 3. No student shall sell, give, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized person material which can be shown to contain the questions or answers to any examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent dafe in any course of study offered by the college, without authorization from the instructor. 4. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student submitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated and when the ideas of another are incorporated in the paper they must be appropriately acknowledged. II. ACADEMIC IRREGULARITY PROCEDURE When a student is charged with academic dishonesty the case shall be referred to the Faculty Senate sub-commiitee on Academic Appeals where it will be reviewed with full assurances of pro'cedural due process. /;/. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages is discouraged. The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages by any student under he age of 18 is strictly prohibited. No policy or regulation of the college sanctions either the use of alcoholic beverages or actions in contravention of State, Federal, or local laws regarding their purchse or consumption. Such laws are strictly applicable. Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas on the campus is prohibited. All areas of the campus are considered public with the exception of rooms leased by students in residence halls for residence purposes. 1 . Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages are discouraged but are not prohibited in private living quarters occupied by at least one participant, provided that each participant is at least eighteen (18) years of age. 23 2. Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or their covering con- tainer. The conspicuous or flagrant possession of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. 3. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall non-private areas such as lobbies, recreation rooms, lounges, or community baths. 4. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition at any time or on any occasion on or off campus, as made manifest by boisterousness, rov>/diness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or by vulgar, profane, lev^^d, or unbecoming language. 5. Disorderly conduct in connection with drinking is prohibited. IV. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Malicious or unauthorised intentional damage or destruction of property belonging to the college, to a member of the college community, or to a visitor to the campus, is prohibited. V. DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY 1 . No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating a riot, or destruction, or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal operation of the college. This section shall not be construed so as to deny any student the right to 1 . No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating riot, or destruction, or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal operation of the college. This section should not be construed so as to deny any student the right of peaceful, non- disruptive assembly. 2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free movement of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of college faculities, or materially interfere with the normal operation of the college or with authorized events being held on the campus. 3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment indoors or outdors during classroom hours is prohibited. (Any use of sound amplification equipment must be cleared through the Student Activities Office.) VI. DISORDERL Y CONDUCT 1 . Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization is prohibited. 2. No student shall push, strike, or physically assault, or threaten to do the same, to any member of the faculty, administration, staff or student body or any visitor to the campus. 3. Conduct on college property, or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization, which materially interferes with the normal operation of the college or the requirements of appropriate discipline, is prohibited. 4. No student shall enter or attempt to enter any dance or social, athletic or any other event sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization without credentials for admission, i.e., ticket, identification cora, invitation, etc. or in violation of any reasonable qualifications esablished for attendance. At such college functions a student must present proper credentials to properly identified college faculty and staff upon their request. 5. Conduct or language, or expression otherwise, which ore obscene or which ore patently offensive to the prevailing standards of an academic community ore prohibited. 6. 'No student shall nterfere with, or give false name to, or foil to cooperate with, any properly identiied college focully, ad- ministration or staff prsonnel while these persons are in the performance of their duties. 7. The following are expressly prohibited: Obstruction of, disruption of, or interference with any College activity, or with an authorized program conducted or College premises by non-members of the College community. Unauthorized obstruction of, disruption of, or interference with vehicular or pedestrian traffic on College roadways or walkways, or on public streets and sidewalks adjoining, tronsversing, or in the vicinity of College property. Behavior which jeopardizes the safety or well-being of other members of the College communi'y, or persons coming onto College property. The prescribed conduct includes, among other things, harrossment of, or interference with, firemen, policemen or other persons engaged in the performance of their official duties; physical abuse or threatening physical abuse of any person on College property; forcible detention of any person on College property; loitering on the campus especially in the areas adjacent to the student center, gymnasium or residence halls. VII. DRUGS The possession or use (without valid medical or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or dan- gerous drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited. VII. FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, conterfeited, or forged, any record, form or document used by the college. No student shall furnish false information to the college. VIII. EXPLOSIVES No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised bv the college or any recognized college organization. IX. FIRE SAFETY 1 . No student shall tamper with fire safety equipment. 2. The unauthorized possession, sale, furnishing or use of any incendiary device is prohibited. 3. No student shall set or cause to be set any unauthorized fire in or on college property. 4.The possession or use of fireworks on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recogni/ed college organization is prohibited. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible oi 24 audible effect by combustion, explosion, or detonation. 5. No student shall make, or cause to be made, a false fire alarm. X. WEAPONS Students are prohibited from possession of firearms on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. The possession or use of any other offensive weapons is prohibited. X;. HAZING All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation or orientation into college life or into the life of any college group which tend to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering are prohibited. XII. JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFRACTIONS Students who knowingly act in concert to violate college regulations have individual and joint responsibility for such violation and such concerted acts are prohibited. XIII. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS 1 . Lending, selling or otherwise transferring a student identification card or meal ticket is prohibited. 2. The use of a student identification card or meal ticket by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited. XIV. THEFT 1 . No student shall sell a textbook not his own without written permission of the owner. 2. No student shall take, attempt to take, or keep in his possession, items of college property, or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, student groups or visitors to the campus without proper authorizaton. XV. UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OR USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES 1. No student shall make unauthorized entry into any college building, office, or other facility; nor shall any person remain without authorization in any building after normal closing hours. 2. No student shall make unauthorized use of any college facility. 3. Unauthorized possession or use of college keys is prohibited. 4. Students and/or student groups may not make reservations in their names for outside groups or organizations to use College space. XVI. GAMBLING The playing of cards or any other game of skill or chance for money or other items of value is prohibited. XVII. REPEATED VIOLATIONS Repeated violations of published rules or regulations of the college, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to conform to the standards of the college for student life, will result in the severest penalties applicable. XVIII. VIOLATION OF OUTSIDE LAW Violation of local, state, or federal law, on or off the campus, which violative act constitutes a clear and present danger of material interference with the normal, orderly operation and processes of the college, or with the requirements of appropriate discipline, is prohibited. XIX. MISUSE OF COLLEGE NAME Use of the college's name for soliciting funds or for some other activity without prior approval of proper college authorities, or any misuse of the college's name, is prohibited. XX. SOLICITATION With the following exceptions, solicitation on the West Georgia College campus is prohibited: 1. Student organizations sponsoring fund raising activities on campus by selling doughnuts, candy, cakes, cookies or other novelties generally accepted as fund raising items. 2. Distribution (for free or donations) of religious or political information or ay other such information having relevance to the college community. 3. Military recruitment or other recruitment activity under sponsorship of the Placement Office. 4. Visits by company representatives to residence halls must be by appointment only unless sponsored by a hall council as an educational program. 5. Sale of tickets to college sponsored activities. 6. Requests for financial support from student organizations by non-profit service or charitable organizations. Any activities involving solicitation must comply with existing regulations regarding use of college facilities. All types of door to door solicitation in the residence halls is specificially prohibited. XX;. VIOLATION OF CAMPUS TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS (See the Department of Public Safety for a cooy of the current Traffic Code). Anyone registering a vehicle on behalf of another student is subject to a fine of $25.00. XXII. VIOLATIONS OF COLLEGE HOUSING REGULATIONS (See earlier section on Housing Regulations pg. 1 9) DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES When a student is charged with violation of conduct regulations, disposition of the student's case shall be afforded according to Constitutional requirements, due process and in keeping with the procedures outlined below: 1 . All complaints of alleged violation by a student shall be made in writing to the Office of Student Affairs. Each complaint shall contain a statement of facts outlining each alleged ad of misconduct. 2$