Fun Facts Regulations WGC iiiiiiiii People a. Co CO 1979-80 Handbook 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. 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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. 10 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. r Vj| V^i VERNON-OEHMKE. TAYLOR. ATCHLEY 11 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 12 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. 15 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). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 16 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 17 $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 18 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. 19 ;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 20 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 21 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. 22 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 Judiciary Chairman. A new constitution, recently approved. ^A%, GREEK WEEK^^ APRIL 30^^" MAY6 SPONSORED BY IFC 8 PANHELLENIC COUNCIL j^i :.:?**, arX?;:,^Wii*>:- 23 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. 24 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 25 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- 26 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 27 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 28 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. 29 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. 30 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- 31 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 32 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. 36 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. ,- - ,j .., ,,-- ^ ^' -i 37 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 38 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. I I I I 39 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 40 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.) 41 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 42 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. ^ ^ ^ 43 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 44 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). 55 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. 56 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