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The UnCatalog: WGC Student Handbook

The contents of this student handbook are current as of the date of publi-
cation. Policies, regulations, programs and costs do change, however, and any;
revisions of such will supersede the contents of this book and will be broadly
published to the college communiti;.

West Georgia College is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 and all other applicable federal and state regulations. This means that
we don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion,
sex, age, or handicap, including disabled and Vietnam "Era" veterans.

WELCOME TO WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE!

Published by the Office of the Dean of Student Services

Summer 1979

West Georgia College

Carrollton, Georgia 30118

Paid for from Student Activity Fees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLEGE CALENDAR 2

WGC PEOPLE 4

"JUST FOR YOU. BABVT'-THE STUDENT CENTER 12

ELSEWHERE ON CAMPUS 16

The Business Office and Student Fees 16

Food Service 17

Health Service 17

Library 18

Public Safety 19

ACADEMICALLY SPEAKING 20

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVmES 23

MISCELU\NEOUS OTHER ITEMS 31

College Policies: Students' Rights and Responsibilities 31

How To's for Student Organizations 32

Student I.D. Cards 32

Weather/ Emergency Closings 33

Student Voting Privileges 33

Carrollton "Your Home Away From Home" 34

DIRECTORY 35

Problem Solving Guide/Where To Go If 35

Academic Departments 38

Departments and Offices 39

Residence Hall Pay Stations 40

APPENDICES 42

A. Privacy of Information Act 42

B. Procedures in Appeals on Grades 44

C. Procedures for Appeals on Undergraduate Admission or Readmission 44

D. Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures 46

E. Use of College Facilities by Non-College Personnel 54

F. How To's for Student Organizations 55

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WGC PEOPLE

Need to know when to take the Regents Test? How to change residence halls? What classes
are available at night or what to take for your cold? The people depicted on the following pages are
the ones to turn to for help. They are responsible for administering many of the offices and service
organizations you'll come into contact with during your stay at West Georgia, and they want to
work with and for students. Try to meet some of them right away, and be sure to look them up
when you need assistance.

THE PRESIDENT

Our leader, the President, is Dr. Maurice Townsend, who came to
West Georgia in 1975. He was an undergraduate at Boston Univer-
sity and received his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University
of Chicago. His academic major was political science. Office in
Sanford Hall.

TOWNSEND

THE VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. John T. Lewis, as Vice President and Dean of Faculties, is over
all the academic schools and departments of the college. He earned
the bachelor's degree at Millsaps College in Mississippi and later
received his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of
Mississippi in psychology. He came to WGC in 1977. Office in
Sanford Hall.

LEWIS

THE DEAN AND ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES

Dr. Bruce Lyon and W.H. Smith work closely with the many people
who make up the Division of Student Services at West Georgia.
These men are the ones to turn to when you can't get problems or
questions resolved satisfactorily. Good men to get to know. Offices
in Mandeville Hall.

LYON AND SMITH

ADMISSIONS

Doyle Bickers and his staff are probably already familiar to you.
They travel the state talking with high school and junior college
students about WGC and process applications for admission. Don't
forget them once you are here. They need students to serve as hosts
when prospective students visit the campus; so let them know if
you're interested in helping out. Office in Mandeville Hall.

BICKERS AND OTHERS

GRIFFITH

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Dr. Ben Griffith, Dean of the Graduate School, and his office staff
oversee and coordinate matters relating to admission, record
keeping, degree programs, and graduation requirements for all
graduate students. Approximately one-third of all WGC students
are in graduate programs. Graduate students, if you can't resolve
problems with your professors and in your academic departments,
see Dr. Griffith for advice. Offices in Mandeville Hall.

KAISER

ATHLETICS

West Georgia College is very proud of its athletic programs, headed
by Athletic Director Roger Kaiser. Students can enjoy the excitement
of college sports, with intercollegiate competition in men's basket-
ball, baseball, track, cross country, tennis, and golf. Women's
intercollegiate sports include volleyball, tennis, basketball, and
Softball. Office in Health-Physical Education Building.

BLUE

EVENING STUDIES

Dr. Ed. Blue is Senior Coordinator of Evening Studies. As his
title indicates, classes are available from 5:30 until 10 p.m. for
student who have family or career responsibilities and cannot
attend daytime classes. Evening students can earn associate de-
grees in four academic areas, fulfill bachelor's degree require-
ments in seven disciplines, and pursue studies in several
academic departments. Office in Adamson Hall.

M. J. HOLMES AND
CAROL FERUNG

FINANCIAL AID

WGC provides financial assistance, funded by the federal and state
governments, the college, WGC Foundation, companies, and
individuals, to approximately one-third of its students. If you think
you are worthy and deserving, or if you just plain need financial
assistance, stop by the office and let someone know. Among other
things, you may be able to get a job in the work/ study program.
Offices in Mandeville Hall.

PLACEMENT

Dr. Dudley McClain heads a professional placement service for
students and alumni of West Georgia. Office personnel maintain
continuous communication with employers and arrange on-
campus interviews between employers and graduating students
who are seeking jobs. They also maintain placement files for
students and assist them in other ways to find jobs. Offices in
Mandeville Hall.

HEALTH SERVICES

A full time physician is employed in the college Health Center, and
nurses are on duty 24 hours a day when school is in session. Medical
assistance, including lots of TLC, is provided for all common
ailments. For observation and minor illness, students are admitted
to the infirmary overnight. Those with serious injury or illness are
referred to their family physician or the local hospital. Lab services
are being expanded to handle most routine tests. If you're taking
six hours or more, you pay a health fee; so be sure to take
advantage of the expert care that's available.

McClAIN

DR. ROY DENNEY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Dr. O. B. Yates, a counselor in the Student Development Center, is a
real friend to all foreign students. If you're from another country, be
sure to look him up and get to know him. He can provide assistance
and advice about a wide range of concerns and will do everything he
can to help you adjust to your new environment. Office in Mandeville
Hall.

YATES

INTRAMURALS

Opportunities for recreation, social contacts, and healthful exercises
are provided by the college through an excellent intramural athletic
program. Don Price is the director of these programs, and he urges
all students to participate. Intramural competition includes football,
Softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and track. Office in
Student Center.

PUBLIC SAFETY

PRICE

TUTTLE

William Tuttle is a Director of Public Safety. As his title implies,
his staff of able-bodied officers cruise the campus not only in
pursuit of crime and illegally parked cars but also to assure the
security of property and buildings and the safety of all members of
the college community. They can be reached day or night at
834-1260. Office in Aycock Hall.

CHARLES E. BEARD
AND OTHERS

LIBRARY

The four-story structure in the center of "back" campus is the
College Library, your gateway to learning and to the group of
newer academic buildings known as the Quadrangle. Mr. Charles E.
Beard, Library Director, and his capable crew of professional
librarians are available to assist students, and they will. Just ask.
Get into the habit of studying ... in your Library.

REGISTRAR

Registrar Dr. Gordon Finnic and his staff have the difficult task
of matching students with course offerings in registration, and
then, somehow, keeping track of how many hours each student
receives, when he or she receives them, and countless other re-
gistration and recording duties. To have a transcript sent, be
evaluated for graduation, or check your academic records, go to
the Registrar's Office. Office in Mandeville Hall.

BECKY ROBERDS, BONNIE STEVENS.
GORDON FINNIE, JANELLE WIGGINS

SPECIAL STUDIES

Some students accepted to West Georgia are required to enroll in
one or more Special Studies courses before entering an academic
major. Charles Wilson coordinates these courses and advises Special
Studies students about their programs of study. Go to see him if you
have questions about Special Studies. Office in Mandeville Hall.

WILSON

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The Activities Office, under the direction of Mel Caraway, plans and
directs the many phases of college life not directly related to the
classroom. Activities office personnel coordinate offerings of the
College Program Board, serve as advisors for Greek organizations
and other student groups, organize Homecoming and many other
interesting and fun activities. Office in the Student Center.

BETH LAWRENCE AND CARAWAY

HALL. PHILUPS. and YATES

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Got a problem with a teacher or someone back home? Don't know
what to major in? Can't concentrate on studying? Got a roommate
who's about to flip out? Just plain need someone to talk to? Then
head for the Student Development Center and see Dr. Jerry Hall,
Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Development,
Dr. Ann Phillips, or Dr. O.B. Yates. They're professional in every way,
easy to talk with, and very confidential! Office in Mandeville Hall.

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HUGHES

TESTING

If life seems to be one big test, guess what? Tests don't stop at
college. Pat Hughes is in charge of administering many of the tests
required of all college students, such as the S.A.T., G.R.E., and the
Regents Test. She also maintains CLEP and G.E.D. testing programs.
You have to take a test to get into college and to get out of college.
Pat Hughes may be one of the first and last people you'll see at
WGC. Office in Mandeville Hall.

SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED

The college extends the opportunities of higher education to the
physically disabled as well as to the able-bodied. Handicapped
students who have special needs should talk with Dr. Ann Phillips
in the Student Development Center. She coordinates services for
physically disabled students, including pre-enrollment interviews,
counseling, and readers. Office in Mandeville Hall.

RESIDENCE LIFE

Ron Taylor, Director, and Jon Atchley and Arlcnc Vemon-
Oehmke, Assistant Directors of Residence Life, believe that
residence hall living at West Georgia offers a significant contrib-
ution to the total educational development of a student (and
that it's fun!), and they want you to believe it too. They supervise
the duties of all resident advisors, head residents, and resident
directors, to create a desirable living environment. Offices in
Mandeville Hall.

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JUST FOR YOU. BABY!

You lookin'fora letter from
Mom? Wanna know where to get
a good meal? Need some tickets
for an upcoming event? Are ya
lost? Need a campus movie
schedule? Need to grab a quick
lunch?

For answers to these and
many more questions, check out
the following section, entitled
"Just for you, baby!" It deals with
things just for you. Baby.

THE STUDENT CENTER

This is the big, round building
in the center of campus on Brum-
below Street It's the center of
activity for many student services,
organizations, and functions.
Read on for details.

BOOKSTORE

The Student Center is the home

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Office at least five (5) days in
advance of need.

THE STUDENT

ACTIVITIES OFFICE

AND STUDENT

ACTIVITY FEE

This office is the center of
operation for many student groups
and functions. The director and
assistant director have their
offices in this area, and they
coordinate all offerings of the
College Program Board, serve as
advisors for student organizations,
organize Homecoming and many
other student-related events.

Each student taking over five
hours per quarter is required to
pay a $25 student activity fee.
For this fee, students receive a
copy of the college yearbook,
free admission to student
drama and fine arts
productions, free copies of the
weekly campus newspaper The
West Georgian, free admission
to athletic events, and dis-
counted admission to all events

of the College Program Board.
Activity money is also used to
fiind fine arts, athletics, debate,
the concert band, and opera
workshops.

The Activity Fee Committee,
a joint faculty student group,
makes a recommendation to the

college president each spring on
how the activity fee should be
allocated. Student input is valu-
able in determining not only
which areas receive money, but
also how it will be spent. GET
INVOLVED. Join the SGA if you
are interested.

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ELSEWHERE ON CAMPUS

THE BUSINESS OFFICE
AND STUDENT FEES

Located in Melson Hall on
Front Campus Drive, the Business
Office maintains on the first floor
a cashier's window where students,
upon presentation of their I.D.
cards, may cash personal checks
up to $25. The cashier's window
is open from 8:30 a.m. until 11:45
a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. until
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This cashier's window is also
where various student fees are
paid, except during registration
when special fee-payment stations
are located at strategic points.

Listed
here are the fees a student will
normally be expected to pay. For
further information about Business
Office policies, refunds, cancella-
tion dates, etc., see the catalog
issue of the Bulletin or the
quarterly class Bulletin, or contact
the Business Office (telephone
834-1400, campus ext. 400).

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Application fee $10, non- refundable.

Room reservation and damage deposit $25, not applied to

first quarter's fees.

Key deposit $5 upon moving into residence hall.

Fees per quarter (12 hours or more):

Matriculation $153

Health 21

Activity; 25

Total for Georgia residents $199

Non-resident tuition 262

Total for non-residents $461

Applied music courses $15 per credit hour.
Residence Hall charges, per quarter.

Two residents per room $1 95

Private room 270

These rates prevail in all air-conditioned halls except Tyus,
where rates vary. In Strozier and Cobb, which are not air-
conditioned, rates are $20 less than those quoted.
Residence Hall Social Fee $5 per year.
Meal Ticket Charges, per quarter

3 meals, 5 days per week $215

2 meals, 5 days per week 185

Cash prices, per meal:
Breakfast- $1.50; Lunch- $1.95; Dinner- $2.25

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9. Late registration fee $5.

10. Graduation fees: Undergraduate $10; Graduate $15.

1 1 . Transcript (first one free) $1.

1 2. I. D. Card Replacement- $5.

13. Automobile Registration, per year $6.

14. Return Check Service Charge $5.
Though the fees listed here are

correct at the time of publication,
all fees are subject to change at
the beginning of any quarter.

FOOD SERVICE

Referred to as Z-6 by many
people, the Food Service Center
is home of the student cafeteria,
a private dining room, and a large
multi-purpose area in the lower
level. The cafeteria offers a well
balanced hot meal line in addition
to a sandwich line and large salad
bar. Food service is available on
a cash basis as well as to meal
ticket holders.

Cash prices and serving times
are as follows:

Breakfast $1.50 7:00 - 10:00 am
Lunch $1.95 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sandwich line open until 3:00 p.m.
Dinner $2.25 4:30 - 6:30 p.m

Two meal ticket plans are
available, both limited to five
days per week since the cafeteria
is not open on weekends. The
ticket for 2 meals per day costs
$185 per quarter; 3 meals per
day, $215 per quarter. The 2- meal
ticket may be used for any two
meals each day. A meal ticket is
not transferrable: it may be used
only by the student to whom it
is issued

Student Center Snack Bar
Located on the main floor of the
Student Center, the snack bar
offers a la carte selections of hot
and cold sandwiches, snacks, and
beverages. During school terms
the snack bar is open seven
days a week.

HEALTH SERVICE

The Health Center, located
in the smaller round building
across from the Student Center,
provides twenty-four hour nursing
coverage in its Infirmary for
treatment of illness and emer-
gencies to students paying the

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$21 health fee. The staff is com-
posed of a physician, nine nurses
and a pharmacist, and the facility
contains examining rooms, offices,
a pharmacy and fifteen beds
maintained for the care of patients
not requiring hospitalization. In
case a student has a serious
illness or injury, his or her parents
are notified and the student is
referred to other medical facilities.

Most services provided by the
Health Service, including many
medical prescriptions, are paid
for by the student health fee. The
student must, however, assume
all expenses incurred through
the use of off campus facilities
and personnel. Discount rates
are available to students through
the Health Service for most
laboratory work.

To obtain emergency medical
care, telephone the Health Service
-834-1338, campus ext. 338.
STAY CALM -administer neces-
sary first aid to the patient or see
that it is done. Do not leave the

patient alone but delegate some-
one to call the Health Service.

LIBRARY

The West Georgia College
library currently houses over
238,000 volumes, 10.640 reels
of microfilm and more than
456,000 total pieces of micro-
text. It features study and con-
ference rooms, study carrels,
microfilm and reading rooms,
research study areas for grad-
uate students. During the
academic year, the library is
open during the following
hours:

Mondai^-

Thursdaij. ...7:30a.m. 10p.m.

Frida]^ 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m.

Saturda\^ 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

Sunday 3 p.m. 10 p.m.

Between

quarters. ... 8 am. 5 p.m dailij
(Closed weekends)
Holidays Closed as per notice posted

AWGC ID. card must be
presented to borrow materials
from the library. Books are
loaned for a period of two weeks
and are renewable if no one else
has requested them. The fine for
a regularly loaned book is 10<:
per day; however, there is a six
day grace period after which the
full amount of the fine will
be collected.

For further information about
the library or its contents, you
can obtain a floor plan, self-guided
tour, library handbook, self- study
guide, various "How to use. . ."
handouts and other specific
information on the use of the
library from the rack at the
entrance, or ask at the
Reference Desk

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PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public
Safety, located on Aycock Drive,
provides service to the college
community on a 24-hour basis.
The department's duties include,
but are not limited to, the protec-
tion of life and personal liberties,
protection of personal property,
enforcement of college regulations
and state statutes, traffic and
parking control, and the preven-
tion of crime.

The department works with
various other departments within
the college and maintains a liaison
with local, state and federal law
enforcement and public safety
agencies. FOR INFORMATION,
ASSISTANCE OR ANY EMER-
GENCY, DIAL 834-1260 or ext.
260 if calling from a campus
phone.

For complete information
concerning traffic regulations,
parking, and traffic appeals, refer
to the TRAFFIC CODE pamphlet
available at the Department of
Public Safety.

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;ADEMICALLY SPEAKING . . .

The Catalog -TK West

Georgia College Bulletin or
catalog contains a complete
statement of academic policies
and procedures. If you don't
already have a current copy of
the Bulletin, you should get one
and hang on to it. The Admissions
Office (Mandeville Hall) gives one
free copy to each new student; so
if you've already received one,
you'll need to purchase your next
one in the Bookstore (Student
Center, top floor). New students
should keep a copy of this year's
catalog for reference during their
entire stay at West Georgia. Those
restless nights, it's guaranteed to
put you to sleep when nothing
else will!

Attending Class -Class
attendance is recommended by
many students and is required by
most faculty. Actually, each pro-
fessor determines the attendance

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policy in his/her class, but the
student is always responsible for
what happens in each class. Since
classes and professors differ
greatly, you should be certain you
understand the attendance re-
quirements for each course you're
taking. Some profs even lower
grades for excessive absences, and
they may even drop a student who
cuts frequently. Best advice:
ATTEND REGULARLY!

Academic Advisement Each
student is assigned a faculty
member to assist in planning his/
her academic program. You
should see your advisor each
quarter before registering. The
Admissions Office gives new stu-
dents the names of their advisors.
Should you experience difficulty
in locating your advisor, ask for
assistance from the office of the
appropriate department chair-
man. A Directory of Academic
Departments is listed elsewhere
in this handbook.

Registration Registration is
the quarterly process of selecting

and signing up for classes. A
quarterly Bulletin is published,
listing all the courses to be offered
that term. Pre-registration is
recommended for a better selec-
tion of courses, less hassle, and
little or no waiting in lines. See
the quarterly class Bulletin for
details of registration, pre-regis-
tration, and payment procedures.

Drop-Add You may change
your class schedule or "late"
register during the first three days
of classes each quarter, but this
critical time, known affectionately
by the Registrar's staff and other
concerned members of the college
community as "Drop-Add," should
be avoided whenever possible. To
drop or add a class, you must
first obtain a form from the aca-
demic department(s) concerned
granting permission for the
change(s) you want to make and
then present this form in the
Registrar's Office for processing.
To avoid unruly mobs and long
lines, register correctly and on
time and avoid Drop-Add!

Withdrawals In case you find
you must completely withdraw
from college during the course of
a quarter, contact the Student
Development Center in Mandeville
Hall (telephone 834-1416, campus
ext. 416). If your reason for leaving
is lack of funds, check with the
Financial Aid Office in Mandeville
Hall first. They may be able to
help.

Regardless, you cannot officially
withdraw without talking with
someone in the Student Develop-
ment Center. At that time you'll
be given further instructions for
completing the withdrawal pro-
cess. Who knows? You might even
be due a refund. (The undergradu-
ate catalog explains the refund
policy on p. 42).

Staying in School Here's
hoping it'll never happen to you,
but those whose academic per-
formance falls below standards
prescribed in the catalog are
placed on "Academic Warning"
and may even receive notice of
"Dismissal." (See p. 89 of the

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catalog for details.)

By all means, if you realize
you're getting behind in your work
or are having problems studying,
ask for assistance. The first person
to turn to is your professor in a
particular course, but you may
also want to talk with your faculty
advisor. We definitely recommend
that you go by the Student Devel-
opment Center in Mandeville Hall.
Tutorial assistance is available
here, and so are professional
counselors who may be able to
help you individually or in a small
group to develop better
study skills.

Appeals If, after getting your
grades, you're not satisfied with
them and believe that the instruc-
tor made a mistake with yours, go
to the instructor immediately. It
may have been a simple clerical
error. If there is a dispute, try
and work it out with the instruc-
tor. If that fails, see the department
chairman and, if necessary, the
school dean. After following these
steps, if you are not able to resolve

the issue, you may appeal the
grade to a faculty committee.
See Appendix B, p. 44, later
in this handbook for details
of the appeals procedure. Also
see the undergraduate catalog,
p. 95.

Likewise, a student who has
been academically dismissed from
college may appeal to be read-
mitted through a sub-committee
of the Faculty Senate. This appeal
must be initiated in writing by the
student through the Office of the
Vice President and Dean of
Faculties. See Appendix C,
p. 44 for detailed procedures.

Right to Review Your
Records You have the right to
review your educational records
maintained by the institution
except for those excluded by law,
such as records maintained by a
physician, confidential recom-
mendations for which you have
signed a waiver of your right of
access, parents' financial state-
ments. For a listing of what
records are kept where and a full

explanation for the procedures
for reviewing them, see Appendix
A. p. 42. You'll also find
in this appendix how to "challenge
the content" of your records as
well as safeguards built into
record-keeping procedures to
assure the privacy and confiden-
tality of your records.

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ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Like to be involved in the world around you? We hope so! There's a place for everyone, and
a job to be done by everyone, among the more than sixty chartered student groups at West Georgia.

The following section comments on several campus-wide organizations and types of activities
and lists many more student groups.

THE STUDENT ^

GOVERNMENT

ASSOCIATION

Any full time undergraduate or
graduate student is eligible to
participate in Student Govern-
ment. The S.G.A- enacts legisla-
tion which is necessary for the
general welfare of the students, h
receives student complaints,
investigates student problems and
participates in decisions affecting
students.

S.G.A. is composed of an
executive, legislative and judicial
branch. The student body elects
a President, Vice-President and
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calls for a General Assembly
consisting of 17 voting repre-
sentatives. Five of these are from
the student body at large and
three each from the four schools.

The S.G.A. office is located in
the Student Center. President
Randy Evans welcomes all
students to visit the S.G.A. office.

THE COLLEGE
PROGRAM BOARD

The College Program Board,
chaired by Tim Mosley, provides a
variety of social, cultural, and
educational programs on the
campus. CPB also co-sponsors
events with other campus organi-
zations. In addition to providing
entertainment at least three nights
a week, the CPB plans Fall
Festival, Homecoming, and
Spring Fling.

Students are encouraged to
offer suggestions and join the
various committees which make
up the Board. The committees

include contemporary music,
films, recreation, and special
events.

The Board is coordinated by an
executive branch composed of a
chairman, vice chairman, secre-
tary, and the chairmen of the four
committees. The Director and
Assistant Director of Student
Activities act in an advisory
capacity to the Board.

Many events are free, and for
others there is a nominal admis-
sion charge. The CPB office is
located on the ground floor of
the Student Center, and interested
students are welcome to stop by.

RELIGIOUS GROUPS

Several religious organizations
exist on the West Georgia campus,
including the Baptist Student
Union, Outreach, Wesley Foun-
dation, and the Westminster
Fellowship.

There are several campus
ministers who are available to
work with students and will lend
a friendly ear if you arc interested
in religious fellowship. They are
Rev. John Caylor, 834-7588,
Baptist Student Union; Rev. Ed
Boye, 834-7803, Wesley Founda-
tion; Sarah Juengst, 834-8144,
Westminster Fellowship; and
Father Michael Regan, 832-8977,
Catholic Students.

GREEKS

As in many other American
colleges and universities, fratern-
ities and sororities have played a
distinctive role for many years at
West Georgia College. They offer
opportunities to develop lasting
friendships, to contribute to the
broader community through ser-
vice, and to participate in social,
cultural, and athletic activities.
Eighteen Greek letter social
organizations are represented on
the West Georgia College campus.

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An Interfraternity Council and
Panhellenic Council exist to
govern the fraternities and sorori-
ties which seek membership into
these councils. Both councils
coordinate membership selection
process standards (Rush) for
group conduct and various activi-
ties such as Greek Week, in
addition to service projects among
members of fraternities and
sororities. The Greek social or-
ganizations on campus are listed
below:

Fraternities
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Tau Omega
Chi Phi

Delta Tau Delta
Omega Psi Phi
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Nu

Sororities
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Chi Omega

Delta Delta Delta
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Delta
Mu Rho Sigma
PhiMu

BLACK STUDENT
ALLIANCE

The purpose of the Black
Student Alliance is to promote
academically and socially inter-
racial understanding. It organizes
and promotes the positive
heritage of blacks. The Black
Student Alliance of West Georgia
College is open to all members of
the student body, faculty, and
administration of West Georgia
College who wish to gain a
greater understanding of the
Black Experience.

STUDENT
PUBLICATIONS

The West Georgian is the stu-
dent edited and managed campus
newspaper, distributed free at
various campus locations on
Fridays. All students are invited
to work on the staff in news,
sports, arts, and photography.
The office is located on the lower
level of the Student Center and
the phone number is 834-1366,
campus ext. 366.

The Chieftain, our college year-
book, is published each spring
quarter. The editor is selected by
the Board of Student Publications
from interested applicants and
staff positions are filled by the
editor. Interested students should
stop by the office, located on the
lower level of the Student Center.

The Eclectic is a literary maga-
ine published each spring quarter.
It contains poetry, prose, art, and
photography. Material should be

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submitted to Eclectic in care of
the WGC English Department.
A brief biographical publication
sketch is requested.

WWGC FM 90.5

The campus radio station
WWGC is located in the Learning
Resources Center, Geography
Building. It is college operated for
entertainment and instruction of
those students in the mass
communications field. The station
offers a change of pace listening
program and carries WGC sports
broadcasts. It is student managed
and operated.

THE ARTS

From Broadway plays to opera
to jazz bands. West Georgia
College's fine arts department
offers many opportunities for
student performance. Both music
and speech-theatre productions

are scheduled year-round with
many performance groups active
on campus.

Several exhibit areas in the
Classroom Arts (Humanities)
Building are the scene of frequent
student and faculty art exhibits as
well as occasional traveling
exhibits.

MUSIC

Concert Choir is a large choral
group which makes concert tours
both in and out of state and which
has, on occasion, been selected
for Eastern European tours.

Chamber Singers presents an
annual Christmas celebration with
members in full costumes of old
England and makes concert tours.
This group is noted for singing
madrigals.

Jcizz Ensemble tours high
schools and makes numerous
other appearances, performing
contemporary band literature.

Opera Workshop presents a
week-long performance of a major
opera periodically.

SPEECH-THEATRE

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's
Nest, The Diaty oj Anne Frank,
and the Survival of Saint Joan
are among past theatre produc-
tions. Each fall a major drama is
staged for a week-long run.

Winter quarter offers, on
occasion, major productions such
as IVho's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe
as well as a festival of student
directed one-act plays.

Music and theatre combine in
the spring for a week- long per-
formance of a musical such as
South Pacific, Man of La Mancha,
and Carousel.

West Georgia also has an out-
standing debate program. In 1979
the college's top team ranked
third in the entire nation, and for
the past seven years the college
has sent teams to the national
finals competition.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

West Georgia College provides
an excellent program of year-

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round intramural athletic activities
for both men and women. A variety
of team and individual events is
scheduled so that every student
has the opportunity to participate.
Team sports include flag football,
basketball, soccer, tug of war,
volleyball, softball, wrestling, etc.
Badminton singles, horseshoes,
tennis singles, cross country, bike
race, and weightlifting are some
of the individual sports offered.

Students desiring to participate
may join existing teams or form
their own. Regardless of the type
of activity, every student must
sign the "Waiver of Liability" and
"Assumption of Risk" forms which
are available in the Intramural
Office in the Student Center. For
additional information and sched-
ules, contact Don Price, Coordi-
nator of Intramurals and
Recreation, telephone 834-1364,
campus ext. 364.

For daily upnto-date information
on intramurals, call the Intra-
murals Hotline: 834-8200. For
postponement of games due to
weather conditions, the decision

will be made by approximately
3:00 p. m. on the day of the contest.

INTERCOLLEGIATE
ATHLETICS

West Georgia College is proud
to have one of the most well-
rounded, successful intercollegiate
athletic programs for men and
women in the state. Nine teams
compete intercollegiately at West
Georgia, and three teams compete
on a sports club basis.

For the men, basketball, base-
ball, cross country, golf, tennis
and track are offered, and teams
compete as members of the
South Atlantic Conference. Soccer
is offered as a sports club, and the
team competes against other
colleges and universities, as well
as against other soccer clubs.

Women compete intercollegi-
ately in volleyball, basketball,
tennis, and softball; track is
offered as a sports club. The
women's intercollegiate teams are
members of the Association of

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Intercollegiate Athletics for
Women (AIAW).

The highlight of West Georgia
College's athletic program came
in 1974 when the men's basketball
team claimed the state's first
national championship ever. In
1975, the women's basketball
team was runnerup for the
national title.

Numerous West Georgia
athletes have been accorded All-
America honors, including three
in 1978 off the college's baseball
team, which won the conference
championship and was ranked
number one in the country for four
weeks, and one from the track
team this year.

Tryouts are held in each of the
nine sports, and a limited number
of scholarships are available.

Students are admitted to all
athletic events free of charge on
presentation of their WGC
student I.D. cards.

CAMPUS HONORARY
GROUPS

Alpha Kappa Delta An honor
society in sociology, open to
students with 3.0 average in
sociology courses and a 3.0
overall GPA.

Alpha Lambda Delta Encour-
ages superior scholastic achieve-
ment among students in their first
year, open to students who have
completed 15-45 quarter hours
with a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Alpha Psi Omega A national
dramatics honorary fraternity
established to advance the theatre
arts as a part of culture.
Gamma Theta UpsilonAn in-
ternational honorary geographical
society. Regular members must
have completed 3 courses in
geography with a 3.0 average and
have a 3.0 overall GPA.
Kappa Mu EpsilonA national
mathematics honor society. Mem-
bership is based on excellence in

math courses and a superior
college academic record.
Omicron Delta EpsilonAn in-
ternational honor society of
economics which promotes in-
terest in professional economics.
Omicron Delta Kappa A leader-
ship honorary tor junior and
senior men and women.
Phi Alpha Theta- An interna-
tional honor society in history.
Membership is based on an overall
GPA of 3.0 and 3.0 in twenty hours
of history.

Phi Delta Kappa- A professional
education fraternity. Prospective
members must be recommended
and approved by members and
must have a baccalaureate or
earned graduate degree in
education.

Phi Eta Sigma- Encourages and
rewards high scholastic attain-
ment among freshmen in institu-
tions of higher learning.
Phi Kappa Ph/- Emphasizes
scholarship in the thought of
college and university students

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and stimulates mental achieve-
ment by the prize of membership,
which is by invitation to seniors
and graduate students.
Pi Gamma Mu National honor
fraternity for students of the social
sciences, it promotes interest in
and recognizes excellence of stu-
dents in the social sciences.
Presidential Scholars An organ-
ization whose dual purpose is to
recognize superior scholarship
and, through monthly meetings,
to encourage faculty-student
interaction, membership is by
invitation based upon academic
performance.

DEPARTMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS

Accounting Club
Alpha Kappa Psi (Business)
American Marketing Association
Anthropologt; Club
Council for Exceptional Children
Delta Mu (Music)
Economics Club
Geology Club

HPER Club (Health. Physical
Education & Recreation)

Physics Club

Phi Beta Lambda (Business)
Political Science Club
Psychology Club
Sociology Club

Student Association of Educators
Student Music Educators National
Conference

SPECIAL INTEREST
GROUPS

Alpha Phi Omega a service
fraternity, open to all students.
Barbell C/ub encourages physi-
cal fitness and body development.
Black Student Alliance pro-
motes dignity and increases
understanding through the ex-
changing of ideas between black
and other students. The BSA
sponsors the annual Black Aware-
ness Week every spring.
Bravettes Drill Team provides
halftime entertainment during
games and acts as a pep squad.
Chamber Singers cultural.

education, and social enrichment
through ensemble performance.
Concert Band provides experi-
ence in music for West Georgia's
music majors, though member-
ship is open also to non-majors.
Concert Choir-provides choral
experiences for music majors/
minors and students from the
college at large. The concert choir
annually goes on tour and per-
forms in high schools, colleges,
and churches.

Debate Team provides WGC
students an opportunity to
participate in a competitive inter-
collegiate debate program. The
Debate Team has won many
outstanding national awards
and honors.

Ebonx; Players/ Dancers dramat-
ic and creative dance group with
the single purpose of providing
students on campus with an outlet
to expand and develop their
own creativity.

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Farm a social brotherhood
designed to help develop leader-
ship and maturity among young
male college students.
Gen; Consciousness Group aids
in the education of the non-homo-
sexual community about homo-
sexuality in order to promote
understanding.

International Student Club open
to all foreign students, foreign
faculty, and interested students.
The club promotes activities that
will enhance the sharing of
cultures.

Pershing Rifles encourages,
reserves, and develops the highest
ideals of the military profession
as exemplified by the life of
General John J. Pershing in order
to provide appropriate recognition
of high degrees of military ability
coupled with responsible
citizenship.

Scuba C/ub organizes and pro-
motes safe and enjoyable activities
among scuba divers. It is open to
students with scuba certification

or an intent to take scuba certifi-
cation course within 6 months.
Student Art League unites art
students and provides activities
that benefit art students and the
school. Members must be art
majors, minors or students who
are enrolled in art classes.
Theatre Arts Society promotes
interest in the theatre arts and
supports WGC theatre produc-
tions. Membership is open to
anyone who has at least a 2.0 GPA
and has been involved in one
WGC theatre production.
United Voices Gospel Choir-
promotes spiritual growth, fellow-
ship, unity, and creates a spiritual
atmosphere among students by
sharing witness through song
and praises with the communities
of Georgia.

West Georgia Grotto of the Inter-
national Speleological Society
an organization dedicated to the
conservation, exploration, and
scientific study of caves and
caverns.

WWGC-Jhe college radio
station serves the college in two
ways. The most important service
is providing entertainment, infor-
mation, and educational program-
ming. WWGC also provides
experience to students in radio
who feel they might be interested
in broadcasting.

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MISCELLANEOUS

COLLEGE POLICIES:

STUDENTS' RIGHTS

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The College has formulated a
number of policies and standards
that you will need to become
aware of. Many of these are
included in this handbook, speci-
fically in the Appendices. Read
these at least once so that you'll
know where to look in the ftiture.

If you're unsure about any
policies mentioned here, there
are some places to go for infor-
mation. For example, if you're
planning an event and need
assistance, stop by the Student
Activities Office in the Student
Center or telephone 834-1364,
campus ext. 364. Questions con-
cerning personal conduct should
be directed to the residence hall
staff or the Dean's office in Stu-

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dent Services, Mandeville Hall,
telephone 834-1292, campus ext.
292. Problems with academic
standards should be taken to your
department chairperson's office
or to the appropriate school dean.

Remember if in doubt about
anything you plan to do, consult
this handbook or the appropriate
office.

Some of the topics covered by
policy statements in "Appendices"
of the Handbook:

Use of campus facilities

Sponsorship of events

Alcoholic beverages and drugs

Disruptive behavior

Academic integrity

Appeals procedures

Rights to privacy and to inspect
records

Prohibition of firearms and
explosives

Student conduct and
disciplinary procedures

Demonstrations

Hazing

Recognizing student
organizations

Solicitation

HOW TO'S FOR

STUDENT

ORGANIZATIONS

There are some right ways and
some wrong ways for student
groups to conduct their affairs. In
hopes that everyone will do every-
thing right the first time, we are
including a section in the appen-
dices of the handbook for the
guidance of those in responsible
positions in student organizations.
Officers of student groups espe-
cially should familiarize them-
selves with this information and
should contact the Activities
Office at any time for further
advice on the following subjects:

1. How to be recognized as a
campus organization.

2. How to publicize an event.

3. How to reserve a campus
facility.

4. How to invite a speaker to
campus.

See Appendix F, p. 55 of the
handbook for more information
about the above topics.

STUDENT I.D. CARDS

Each student who registers and
pays fees receives a photo iden-
tification card. The same card is
used during a student's entire
enrollment at WGC by being
validated as the student pays fees
each quarter during registration.
These cards are non-transferrable
and are made available free of
charge to students. There is a
replacement cost of $5 should
the card be lost or destroyed.
Cards are made in the Student
Activities Office.

Since the card has so many
uses, students should carry it with
them at all times. It's used to
check books and other items out
of the Library, to complete finan-
cial transactions with the
Business Office, as an admission
ticket to sporting and cultural
events, for identification purposes
by personnel in the Registrar's
Office, Testing Office, Health
Service and Public Safety
Department.

Should a college official in

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PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE

Problem

Academic

Advisement

Probation

Regulations
Activities

Add or Drop Courses
Addresses
Athletics

Intercollegiate

Intramurals
Auditing Classes
Bills, Fee Charges
Books & Supplies
Caps & Gowns
Catalogs

Changing Majors
Check Cashing
Commencement
Continuing Education
Counseling
Academic

Where To Go

Place

Telephone*

Academic Advisor
Administrative Asst. to V.P.
Administrative Asst. to V.P.
Student Activities Office
Registrar's Office
Registrar's Office

Athletic Department
Student Activities
Registrar's Office
Business Office
Campus Bookstore
Campus Bookstore
Admissions
Campus Bookstore
Academic Department
Business Office
Public Relations
Continuing Education Office

Advisor

Student Development Center
Student Development Center
Student Development Center
Student Development Center

Career

Handicapped
Personal
* If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits.

Respective Office

Sanford

Sanford

Student Center

Mandeville

Mandeville

H/PE

Student Center
Mandeville
Melson

Student Center
Student Center
Mandeville
Student Center
Respective Office
Melson
Auditorium
Adamson

Respective Office

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

834-1393
834-1393
834-1364
834-1414
834-1414

834-1357
834-1364
834-1414
834-1400
834-1256
834-1256
834-1290
834-1256

834-1400
834-1390
834-1360

834-1416
834-1416
834-1416
834-1416

Problem

Where To Go

Place

Telephone*

Credit by Examination
Declaring Majors
Degree Application
Dining Facilities

Emergencies
Employment
Events & Activities

Fees & Payments

Final Exam Schedule

Financial Aid

Foreign Student Affairs

Fraternities

GI Bill Benefits

Grades

Graduate School
Graduation
Honors Program
I.D. Cards
Internships
Jobs

Testing Office
Academic Department
Registrar's Office
Food Service Center '

Snack Bar

Public Safety
Placement Office
Information Center
Student Information Center
Business Office
Registrar's Office
Financial Aid Office
Student Development Center
Student Activities Office
Admissions Office
Professor
Registrar's Office
Graduate School Office
Registrar's Office
Honors Committee
Student Activities Office
Public Services
Placement Office

Mandeville

Respective Office

Mandeville

Food Service Center

Student Center

Aycock

Mandeville

Bonner House

Student Center

Melson

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Student Center

Mandeville

Respective Office

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Classroom Arts

Student Center

Adamson

Mandeville

834-1472

834-1414
832-1496

( Dial complete

No.)

832-3959

(Dial complete
No.)
834-1260
834-1416
834-1392
834-1364
834-1400
834-1414
834-1265
834-1416
834-1364
834-1290

834-1414
834-1386
834-1414
834-1220
834-1364
834-1237
834-1416

' If dialing from a campus phone, dial only; the last three digits.

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Problem

Where To Go

Place

Telephone*

Legal Advice

Student Government Office

Student Center

834-1437

1

Library

WGC Campus Library

Library

834-1370

1

Locate students

Student Services

Mandevillc

834-1312

1

Lost and Found

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

i

Meal Tickets

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

* 834-1256

i

Medical Services

Health Services

Health Center

834-1338

i

Organizations
Parking
Permits

Student Activities Office

Student Center

834-1364

1

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

i

Payment of Fines

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

t

Appeals of Fines

Student Government Office

Student Center

834-1437

i

Placement Service

Placement Office

Mandeville

834-1416

i

Post Office

Campus Post Office

Student Center

834-1320

i

Police, Campus

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

i

Radio Station

WWGCFM

Geography

834-1355

1

Reading & Study Skills

Special Studies Office

Mandeville

834-1472

1

Student Development Center

Mandeville

834-1416

t

Readmission

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

t

Refrigerator Rentals

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

834-1256

i

Registration

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

I

Residence Halls

Residence Life Office

Mandeville

834-1200

r

Residency

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

i

Classification

t

Scheduling Campus

Information & Visitors

Bonner House

834-1392

i

Activity

Center

1

Scholarships

Financial Aid Office

Mandeville

834-1265

1

Social Security

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

$

Benefits

t

Sororities

Student Activities Office

Student Center

834-1364

<*

* If dialing from a campu

s phone, dial only the last three t

digits.

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Problem

Where To Go

Place

Telephone'

Student Government
Student Handbook
Summer School
Transcripts
Transfer Credit

Evaluation
Transfer Students
Transient Permission
Tutoring

Veterans Benefits
Visitor Parking Pass
Withdrawal

From course

From college
Work/Study Program

Student Government Office
Student Services Office
Registrar's Office
Registrar's Office
Registrar's Office

Admissions Office

School Dean

Student Development Center

Admissions Office

Public Safety

Student Center

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville
Respective Office
Mandeville
Mandeville
Aycock

Professor & Departmental Office

Student Development Center Mandeville

Financial Aid Office Mandeville

834-1437
834-1312
834-1414
834-1414
834-1414

834-1290

834-1416
834-1290
834-1260

834-1416
834-1265

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

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Department

Chairperson

Building & Room No.

Telephone*

Accounting & Finance

Dr. Paul Baker

Social Science, 123

834-1246

Art

Mr. Bruce Bobick

Humanities, 321

834-1235

Biology

Dr. Edward Gilbert

Biology/Chemistry, Main Office

834-1314

Business Education

Dr. Don Crawford

Business, 101

834-1246

Chemistry

Dr. William Lockhart

Biology/ Chemistry, 106

834-1310

Counseling & Educational Psy.

Dr. Arthur L. Sanders

Education, 208-A

834-1300

Early Childhood Education

Dr. Verl Short

Education, 204

834-1303

Economics

Dr. Siegfried Karsten

Social Science. 315

834-1340

Educational Leadership

Dr. Thomas Carrere

Education, 204-205

834-1300

* if dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits.

Department

Chairperson

Building & Room No.

Telephone*

Elementary Education

English

Fine Arts

Foreign Languages

Geography

Geology

History

Marketing & Management

Mathematics & Computer Science

Media

Nursing

Philosophy

Physical Education & Recreation

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Secondary Education

Sociology/ Anthropology

Special Education

Special Studies

Dr. Dano Faires
Dr. James Mathews
Dr. Robert Coe
Dr. Douglas R. Hilt
Dr. John Upchurch
Dr. Sumner Long
Dr. Stephen Hanser
Dr. Frank Hunsicker
Dr. Chatty R. Pittman
Ms. Mary Baxter
Ms. Jeanerte Bernhardt
Dr. David Higgins
Dr. Thomas Learning
Dr. Herman Boyd
Dr. Donald Wells
Dr. Myron Arons
Dr. Edna Edwards
Dr. Lewis Larson
Dr. William Moeny
Mr. Charles Wilson

Education, 204-205 834-1303

Humanities. 139 834-1220

Humanities. 105 834-1224

Humanities, 154 834-1230

Geography, Main Office 834-1353

Callaway, 101 834-1250

Social Science, 217 834-1345

Business. 13 834-1246

Math/Physics, 310 834-1380

Education. 129 834-1325

Biology/Chemistry, 220 834-1407

Humanities, 144 834-1230

Health/Physical Education, 201 834-1357

Math/Physics, 208 834-1375

Social Science, 140 834-1342

Social Science, 317 834-1423

Education, 200 834-1327

Social Science, 117 834-1350

Education, 327 834-1332

Mandeville. 222 834-1472

DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

Department

Location

Telephone'

Academic Affairs

Admissions

Alumni Affairs

Arts and Sciences School

Bookstore

Business School

Business Office

Central Duplicating

Sanford Hall
Mandeville Hall
Alumni House
Melson Hall
Student Center
Business School Building
Melson Hall
Auditorium, Basement

834-1393
834-1290
834-1263
834-1396
834-1256
834-1246
834-1400
834-1430

* If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits.

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I

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Food Services

Continuing Education

Counseling

College Program Board

Day Care Center

Education School

Evening Studies

Financial Aid

Graduate School

Health Services

Intercollegiate Athletics

Intramural Athletics

Intramural Hot Line

Library

Placement

Post Office

President

Public Relations

Public Safety

ROTC Unit

Registrar

Residence Life

Special Studies

Student Activities

Student Development Center

Student Information Center

Student Government

Student Services, Dean

Testing

Vice President

West Georgian

WWGC Radio Station

Visitors Center

Food Service Building, Z-6

832-7570
(Dial complete number)

Adamson Hall 834-1360

Mandeville Hall 834- 1416

Student Center 834-1404

Aycock Hall 834-1459

Education Center 834-1269

Adamson Hall 834-1237

Mandeville Hall 834-1265

Mandeville Hall 834-1386

Health Center 834-1338
Health-Physical Education BIdg. 834- 1357

Student Center 834-1365

Student Center 834-8200

Ubrary - 834-1370

Mandeville Hall 834-1416

Student Center 834-1320

Sanford Hall 834-1388

Auditorium 834-1390

Aycock Hall 834-1260

Aycock Hall 834-1294

Mandeville Hall 834-1414

Mandeville Hall 834-1200

Mandeville Hall 834-1472

Student Center 834-1364

Mandeville Hall 834-1416

Student Center 834-1364

Student Center 834-1437

Mandeville Hall 834-1292

Mandeville Hall 834-1472

Sanford Hall 834-1393

Student Center 834-1366

Geography 8r Learning , , ^^ 834-1355

Resources

Bonner House 834-1392

RESIDENCE HALL
PAY STATIONS

BOWDON HALL

' If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits.

Head Resident

834-1445

1-A (101-116)

832-9113

IB (117-133)

832-9512

1-C (134-150)

832-9248

2-A (201-216)

832-9249

2-B (217-233)

832-9274

2-C (234-250)

832-9203

3-A (301-316)

832-9285

3-B (317-333)

832-9513

3-C (334-350)

832-9132

BOYKIN HALL

Head Resident

834-1432

Alpha Gamma Delta

1-A (101-117)

832-9535

Kappa Delta

1-C (131-147)

832-9549

Chi Omega

2-A (201-217)

832-9270

PhiMu

2-C (231-247)

832-9542

Alpha Kappa Alpha

3-A (301-317)

832-9126

Tri Delta

3-C (331-347)

832-9534

TYUS HALL

Head Resident

834-1442

Lobby

832-9195

also

832-9127

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PRITCHARD HALL

WATS

ON HALL

Head Resident

834-1441

Resident Director

834-1466

1-N

(101-112)

832-9271

1-A

(101-120)

832-9551

1-W

(121-135)

832-9104

IB

(121-132)

832-9540

1-S

(141-155)

832-9287

1-C

(133-149)

832-9219

2-N

(201-216)

832-9260

2-A

(201-221)

832-9561

2-W

(221-235)

832-9138

2-B

(222-234)

832-9275

2-S

(241-255)

832-9290

2-C

(236-252)

832-9283

3-N

(301-316)

832-9255

3-A

(301-321)

832-9224

3-W

(321-335)

832-9286

3-B

(322-334)

832-9197

3-S

(341-355)

832-9178

3-C

(335-352)

832-9278

ROBEKIS HAII

Basement by Rec. Room

832-9159

Resident Director

834-1447

DOWNS HALL

0-B

(001-012)

832-9216

Resident Director

834-1443

0-C

(013-020)

832-9124

IB

(101-118)

832-9198

1-B

(101-125)

832-9169

1-C

(121-136)

832-9291

1-C

(126-150)

832-9128

ID

(141-156)

832-9525

2-A

(201-225)

832-9546

2-B

(201-218)

832-9196

2-B

(226-247)

832-9194

2-C

(221-236)

832-9214

2-C

(248-272)

832-9141

2-D

(241-256)

832-9539

3-A

(301-325)

832-9136

3-B

(301-318)

832-9182

3-B

(326-350)

832-9220

3-C

(321-336)

832-9230

STROZIER HALL

1

3-D

(341-356)

832-9236

Head Resident

834-1444

GUNN HALL

1-N

(104-121)

832-9581

Head Resident

834-1457

1-S

(124-135)

832-9579

1-A
1-C

(101-117)
(131-147)

832-9591
832-9222

1 Annex

(136-157)

832-9583

2-A

(201-217)

832-9106

2-N

(203-220)

832-9578

2-C

(231-247)

832-9163

2-S

(222-240)

832-9577

3-A

(301-317)

832-9259

2 Annex

(241-263)

832-9582

3-C

(331-347)

832-9118

3 Annex

(301-323)

832-9145

(If dialing head residents or resident directors from a campus phone,
dial the last three digits only.)

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APPENDIX A
PRIVACY OF INFORMATION ACT

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, each West Georgia College student (past or pre-
sent) has the right of access to all educational information and data maintained on him/her by the institution.

1. A student has the right to "inspect and review" the following educational records in accordance with the limitations specified;

Record

a. Admission record or Student File except statements ob-
tained before January 1, 1975, and except confidential
statements obtained under the waiver of access right
provision

b. Permanent Academic record (courses taken, grades re-
ceived, credits awarded, degrees conferred and related
information)

c. Academic Advisement record (courses taken, grades re-
ceived, and related information)

d. Admission to Teacher Education record

e. Student Teaching record (placement information and
evaluation)

f. Academic or administrative department record

g. Discipline record

h. Financial aid record except confidential information or
data submitted by parents

i. Placement record except statements obtained before
January 1, 1975, and except confidential statements ob-
tained under the waiver of access rights provision.

j. Personal counseling record may be reviewed only by
another counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist
of the student's choice.

Person to Contact

Registrar (The Director of Admissions or the Dean of the
Graduate School may interpret items pertaining to admission
in the Student File)

Registrar

Faculty Advisor

Dean of the School of Education
Director of Student Teaching

Appropriate department chairperson or administrator
Assistant Dean of Student Services
Director of Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid and Placement

Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Development

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k. Medical record may be reviewed only by another phy-
sician of the student's choice.
1. Financial record

Director of Health Services

Director of Fiscal Affairs

II. A student has ". . . the right to a response from the institution to reasonable requests for explanations or interpretations" on
the content of a record A request for explanation or interpretation should be made to the person occupying the position re-
sponsible for the record as indicated under Item 1.

III. A student has the right to "challenge the content " of an educational record (Item 1) in which "inaccurate, misleading or other-
wise inappropriate data" is believed to be in violation of his/her privacy or other rights. The procedure for challenging the
content is to submit a request for a hearing to the Chairman of the Appeals Subcommittee of the Faculty Senate. The Appeals
Subcommittee will recommend action to the Vice President.

IV. Educational records are disposed of in accordance with the Georgia Records Act. Further information may be obtained from
the Office of the Dean of Student Services.

V. The educational records of a student are available to faculty and other college personnel who can demonstrate to the person
in charge of the record that a legitimate need to know exists. For example, an academic advisor has access to the permanent
academic record (Item 1) at any time during the enrollment of an advisee.

VI. The educational records of a student are not available to persons other than those who qualify under Item V and Federal agen-
cies as authorized by law such as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, unless the student gives written permission
for release of the record to a specific individual or agency.

VII. "Directory Information" about each student is made available to the general public by the College such as: name, address,
telephone number, date and place of birth, classification, major, minor, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
participation in officially recognized activities, weights and heights of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous
education agency or institution attended by the student,
VIII. "Directory Information" (part or all) will not be released to the general public if a student submits a written request to that effect
to the Registrar. In a case where "directory information" is to be withheld from a publication, the request must be received in
sufficient time to prevent delay in processing.

IX. Department of Public Safety records, employment records which are not related to an employee's status as an individual stu-
dent, and personal records which are in sole possession of and not communicated to anyone other than the maker are not
subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
X. Upon request a student will receive a copy of information and/or data contained in an educational record at actual cost per
page of normally 3 to 10 cents. The copy will be made by personnel in the office charged with the responsibility of keeping
the record.

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APPENDIX B

PROCEDURES IN APPEALS ON GRADES

Educational institutions have the responsibility for evaluating students by standards and a grading system which is publicized and
known to faculty and students. The responsibility for determining the grade of each student rests on the faculty member who has
responsibility for teaching the course in which the student is enrolled. A grade originally assigned may be changed only with the consent
of the faculty member responsible for the grade, unless the change is made for process reasons only.

A student who feels that the grade he/she received in the class is arbitrary or unfair is entitled to a hearing before an impartial com-
mittee of the faculty. However, before appealing to the Committee, the student should exhaust all administrative remedies through the
department chairmen and appropriate deans. In order to gyarantee procedural fairness to both the student and the faculty member in-
volved, the following procedures shall govern such hearings;

1 . The hearing committee shall be the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Policies
and Procedures. The Subcommittee shall be composed of those faculty members who constitute its regular membership. No
member of the Committee who is otherwise interested in the particular case shall sit in judgment during the proceeding.

2. Both the student and faculty member shall be present during the hearings (except when the Committee deliberates for its deci-
sion). Each shall be given opportunity to present his/her case and to refute the case presented by the other.

3. The burden of proof of arbitrary or unfair grading rests on the student. The student should realize such a charge is a serious
one and refrain from taking capricious action.

4. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Committee. The deci-
sion shall be based solely upon such matters.

5. Upon finding for the student, the Committee will in each instance attempt to counsel the faculty member to voluntarily redress
the grievance. In the event such counseling is ineffective, the Committee may recommend disciplinary action against the faculty
member to be taken by the appropriate administrative official.

APPENDIX C

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PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS ON UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION OR READMISSION

The admissions policy of West Georgia College is designed to admit those students who will have a reasonable chance of success
and who seemingly will profit from the educational program of the College. A student is considered for admission without regard to
race, creed, sex, or national origin. Admission requirements are those stated in the most current issue of the West Georgia College
Bulletin.

Public Service programs of meetings are commonly scheduled:

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 activities.

b. Activities sponsored by recognized non-profit service organizations for which no other suitable facilities are available within the
local area and for which it can be clearly demonstrated that a major public or institutional benefit would be rendered.

c. Programs sponsored 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.

APPENDIX F
HOW TO'S FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

I. HOW TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A CAMPUS ORGANIZATION

If ten of your friends want to form an organization, write a constitution, or hold meetings in campus facilities, then you will want
to be recognized by the college as a viable campus organization. Come by the Student Activities Office to pick up the necessary forms
and chat with the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities concerning the recognitions procedure. Remember, however, all
organizations must pass the following criteria;

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 daily operation of the college or if its
activities will be in conflict wijh 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 Asso-
ciation 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., national parent organization)

8. Names of prospective members who will serve as spokesmen for the organization during recognition procedure and after
(two must be named).

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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.)

II. HOW TO PUBLICIZE AN EVENT

So you want everyone on campus to know about and participate in your backgammon tournament. How do you accomplish

this? Good question.

1. Start with your handy-dandy poster. Either have it printed at the Student Center print shop or get out your crayons. Remember
you cannot hang your posters on glass doors or windows or on outside walls of any campus building. Confine your master-
pieces to bulletin boards only,

2 Notify Dr. Elmo Roberds, telephone 834-1392, campus ext. 392, of your event and he will put it in the Campus Upcoming Events.
better known as CUE. CUE is distributed to all campus residents, faculty and staff.

3. Stop by the campus radio station WWGC and fill out a public service message form. WWGC will be pleased to announce your
date in their public service format.

4. Visit the Public Relations Office, and the staff will be happy to help you publicize your event in the community.

5. Send a letter to the editor of the West Georgian and request coverage.

If you follow steps 1-5 news of your event should reach just about everyone.

III. HOW TO RESERVE A CAMPUS FACILITY

A recognized student organization may make room reservations for the following facilities by contacting Dr. Elmo Roberds in the
Bonner House (834-1392, campus ext. 392): Student Center, Social Science Lecture hall, Kennedy Chapel, Food Service Center
(lower level), and HPE Building.

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The Fine Arts Department, located in Room 108 of the Humanities Building (834-1224, campus ext. 224), reserves the following
facilities: Cashen Hall, Studio Theater, and the College Auditorium.

Other facilities may be reserved by contacting the offices of the appropriate school dean: Arts and Sciences, Business, and
Education.

There is no rental if a planned function is non profit. If admission is charged, a fee schedule is available from Auxiliary Enterprises
at the back of the college Bookstore (834-1258, campus ext. 258)

Student organizations have priority for the use of rooms, after the scheduling of academic and campus-wide affairs. S

It is advisable to reserve a room as far in advance as possible to insure the reservation. Requests for room facilities MUST be made
at least two working days before a scheduled event, or equipment and furnishings cannot be guaranteed.

IV. HOW TO INVITE A SPEAKER TO CAMPUS

Chartered groups of West Georgia students may invite and hear any person of their own choosing, in order to safeguard the
college and the college community from abuse and/ or disorder and to allow for adequate preparation and scheduling, the student
group must request and receive permission through the offices of the Dean of Student Services or the Vice President and Dean of
Faculties as appropriate. Invitations to outside speakers must always represent the desire of a chartered group and not the will of an
external individual or group.

It should be made clear to the academic and larger community that the sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply
approval or endorsement of the views expressed either by the sponsoring group or of 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 cancellations shall be communicated to the
sponsoring organizations through the Dean of Student Services.

Thanks to the following people who helped prepare
sections of this handbook: Bob Balding, Marci Bolt,
Sue Konrad, Patfy Laida, Lee McWhorter, Dan Minish,
Nina Morano, Keith Pruett, W.H. Smith, and Lisa
Wiley.

3,000
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPOKTUNrrV INSTnVTION $2,093

Santord Hall

(President & Vice Pfesidentl

Mandeville Hall

(Student Services, Admissions, Financial Aid,

Residence Life, Counseling. Registrar)

Adamson Hall

(Continuing Education/Public Services.)

Melson Hall

(Fiscal Atfairs, School of Arts S Sciences)

Codb Hall*

Tfiomas Bonner House

(Visitors' Center)

John F Kennedy IVIemotial Chapel
8 Wesley Foundation
9, Gunn Hall*
10 Callaway Building

11. School of Business Building

12. Auditorium

13. Geography-Learning Resources Center

14. Martha Monro Building

15. Health Center
16 Library

17. Math-Physics Building
(Computer Center)

18. Visual Arts Annex

19 Boykin Hall*

20 Downs Hall*

21 Bowdon Hall*

22. Baptist Student Center

23. Humanities Building
(Kathy Cashen Hall)

24 Social Science Building

25 Physical Education Building

26 Student Center

(Student Activities. Post Office, Bookstore,
student offices)

27 Row Hall*

28 Aycock Hall
(Public Safety)

29 Watson Hall*

30 Strozier Hall & Annex*
31, Pritchatd Hall*

32. Roberts Hall*

33. Biology-Chemistry Building

34. Education Center
(School of Education)

35. Alumni House

36. President s Home

37. Tyus Hall*

38. Food Services Building

39. Shackleford Building
(Plant Operations)

40 Landscaping & Grounds

41 Observatory

'residence halls

WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE
Carrollton, Georgia