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WGC

1980>81
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 broadlx;
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!

The Mcintosh Memorial, a granite block resembling narrow doorsteps, is the official logo of West
Georgia College. It came to campus from the Mcintosh Reserve in 1916 when Georgia Power Company
donated it to the A & M School for use as the cornerstone of a girls' dormitory.

During the years, the memorial was moved to the campus entrance and was later placed at the
Kennedy Chapel. It is presently located on Front Campus Drive at the site of the former Administration
Building.

Chief William Mcintosh, Jr. (shown on cover) was chief of the Creek Indian Tribe. He assisted
General Andrew Jackson in the defeat of hostile Indians and was famous for his service in the Battle of
Horseshoe Bend on the Tallapoosa River in 1814.

The sketch of Mcintosh and the logo were designed by Henry Setter, associate professor of art at
WGC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLEGE CALENDAR 2

WGC PEOPLE 4

"JUST FOR YOU. BABY1''-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 ACTIVITIES 23

MISCEUANEOUS 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.

fbwNSEND

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.

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.

THE DEAN AND ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES

LYON AND SMITH ^

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.

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.

MARK TAYLOR. PHYLUS MUSE,
BICKERS AND KIRK HALL

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-quarter 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.

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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 basketball, baseball, track, cross country,
tennis, and golf. Don't forget football in '81! Women's intercol-
legiate sports include volleyball, tennis, basketball, and softball.
Office in Health-Physical Education Building.

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.

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.

^--^ILLENE WILSON. Carol ferling

ANDM.J.HOL^g^ ^^^

^ PLACEMENT

Dr. Lynn Holmes 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 coordinate internships, the cooperative education
program, and the location and development of off campus jobs for
current students. Office in Mandeville Hall.

HEALTH SERVICES

A fiill 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.

DOUG ALMON. OPAL BARNES
AND D R^ROYDENNEY ^^

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.

INTRAMURALS

Opportunities for recreation, social contacts, and healthful exercises
are provided by the college through an excellent intramural athletic
program. James Docherty 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

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.

M Li r

JAN RUSKELL (seated), JANE SAPP,

BEARD, SUSAN SMITH.

SALLY RIGG (seated)

LIBRARY

With a large new addition, the four-story structure in the center of
"back" campus is the Irvin Sullivan Ingram 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.

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REGISTRAR

Registrar Dr. Gordon Finnie 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 registration 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.

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.

EMERSON MOORE. GWEN SCOGGINS
AND CARAWAY

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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.

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 his staff believe that residence hall living
at West Georgia offers a significant contribution 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.

PEGGY McHUGH. TAYLOR, AND TOM WATKINS

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JUST FOR YOU, BABY!

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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 U'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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of the bookstore, located on the
third floor, h maintains textbooks,
college supplies, gifts, personal
items, and other products. This is
also where you get meal tickets
made and rent refrigerators.
Bookstore hours are 8 a.m. -
5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

COLLEGE POST OFFICE

The college Post Office is on
the main level of the Student
Center. All U.S. Mail services are
provided here, including regis-
tered, certified, and insured mail,
and purchases of money orders.
An interoffice service is available
through which mail may be
forwarded to students and faculty
on campus free of charge. Name
and box number are required on
mail sent to a student.

All residence hall students are
assigned a campus post office box
in the Student Center Post Office.
Students residing off campus may
also obtain a box by dropping by
the Post Office to sign up for one.

Mail should be addressed:
John Doe

Box 00000, (Residence Hall)
West Georgia College
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Post Office hours are 8 a.m. -
4 p.m., Monday -Friday. Students
are encouraged to check their
boxes daily.

SNACK BAR

For just plain good eatin' or
good "fast food," check out the
Snack Bar in the Student Center.
It offers a wide variety of good
things to eat and beats the prices
of almost any sandwich shop
around town. Hours of operation
are 7 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday-Friday
and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday.

GAMEROOM

The gameroom, located in the
basement, features billiards, foos-
ball, ping-pong, pinball machines,
and games. Open from 9 a.m. -10
p.m., Monday-Friday; 1 p.m. -6
p.m. on Saturday; and 6 p.m. -10
p.m. on Sunday

INFORMATION AND
TICKET BOOTH

The Student Activities Infor-
mation and Ticket Booth is located
on the main level. It is a campus
and area general information
center plus an outlet for campus
and non-campus ticket sales.
From time to time, it offers dis-
count and free passes for various
organizations and events. The
ticket office is open Monday -
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For ticket
information, phone 834-1364,
campus extension 364.

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I.D. CARDS

Student I.D. cards are made
in the basement of the Student
Center from 2 p.m. -6 p.m.,
Monday-Thursday, Friday, 2-5.
During registration and drop-
add each quarter these hours
are extended. Your I.D. card is
important in many respects. Its
uses include admission to
social events, discounts on
admission to some campus
and outside events, check cashing,
checking out items in the library
and residence halls, and many
more.

CONFERENCE ROOMS

Seven meeting/conference
rooms are available in the Student
Center for use by campus organi-
zations on a reservation basis.
To reserve a room, call Dr. Elmo
Roberds at 834-1392, campus
extension 392.

STUDENT OFFICES

Several student organizations

have offices located in the
Student Center. Don't be bashful!
Drop by with a suggestion or offer
to help out. You'll be welcomed!
Student Government Associa-
tion, main floor, telephone
834-1437, campus ext. 437
College Program Board, lower
level, telephone 834-1404,
campus ext. 404
The West Georgian newspaper
office, lower level, telephone
834-1366, campus ext. 366
The Chieftan annual office,

lower level.
Interfratcmity Council and
Panhellenic Council, lower
level

OTHER SERVICES IN
STUDENT CENTER

T.V. Lounge

Notary Public service in the
Student Activities Office

Intramural Sports Hotline for
updated information on all campus
sports events- 834-8200.

WGC Print Shop offers letter-
press posters for a small fee.
Contact the Student Activities

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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 $35 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
discounted 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 LD.
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.

FEES AND CHARGES. 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. Application fee $10, non-refundable.

2. Room reservation and damage deposit $40, not applied
to first quarter's fees.

3. Fees per quarter (12 hours or more):

Matriculation $1 78
Health 23
Activity) 35

Total for Georgia residents $236

Non-resident tuition 318

Total for non-residents $554

4. Applied music courses $15 per credit hour.

5. Residence Hall charges, per quarter

Two residents per room $210

Private room 300

These rates prevail in all air-conditioned halls except Tyus,
where rates var^;. In Strozier and Cobb, which are not air-
conditioned, rates are $15 less than those quoted.

6. Residence Hall Social Fee $5 per year.

7. Meal Ticket Charges, per quarter.

3 meals, 5 days per week $240

2 meals, 5 days per week 210

Cash prices, per meal:

Breakfast- $1.65; Lunch-$2.10; Dinner-$2.50

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8. Late registration fee $5.

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

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

1 1. ID. Card Replacement- $5.

12. Automobile Registration, per year $6.

13. Return Check Service Charge $5 or 5% oftheamountof
the check, whichever is greater.

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 $1.65
Lunch $2.10
Dinner $2.50

7:00- 10:00 a.m.
11:00 am. - 3:00 p.m.
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
$210 per quarter; 3 meals per day,
$240 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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$23 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.

The Infirmary is closed during
the Thanksgiving and July 4
holidays.

LIBRARY

The Irvin Sullivan Ingram
Library currently houses over
243,000 volumes. 15,776 reels of
microfilm and more than 592,938
total pieces of microtext. It
features study and conference
rooms, study carrels, microfilm
and reading rooms, research study
areas for graduate students.
During the academic year, the
library is open during the
following hours:

Mondaf^-

Thursda^j. ...7:30 a.m. 10 p.m.

Fhdai; 730 a.m. 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 am. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 3 p.m. 10 p.m.

Between

quarters . . . . 8 a.m. 5 p m. daily
(Closed weekends)
Holidays Closed as per notice posted

The new circulation system
dictates that a WGC I.D. 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-
More and more students are
taking advantage of the late study
room in the library, which is open
24 hours a day during school.

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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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ACADEMICALLY SPEAKING . . .

The Catalog The 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 each
quarter. Freshmen and
sophomores must see their
advisers before registering. The
Admissions Office gives new stu-
dents the names of their advisers.
Should you experience difficulty
in locating your adviser, 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 in detail.)

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 the catalog

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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
adviser. 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.

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 T

GOVERNMENT \ %i^

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. It
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
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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
Gary Ichter welcomes all students
to visit the S.G.A. office.

THE COLLEGE
PROGRAM BOARD

The College Program Board,
chaired by Laurie Paul, 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, special events,
and publicity.

The Board is coordinated by an
executive branch composed of a
chairman, vice chairman, secre-
tary, and the chairmen of the five
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 are 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.
Sixteen 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

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
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
Wednesdays. All students are in-
vited 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

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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 of 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 major pro-
ductions such as Who'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-

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 Jim Docherty,
Coordinator of Intramurals, and
Recreation, telephone 834-1364,
campus ext. 364.

For daily up-to-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. Eleven teams
compete intercoUegiately at West
Georgia, and two teams compete
on a sports club basis.

For the men, basketball, base-
ball, cross country, football, 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 intercoUegi-
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 (AlAW).

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 Upsilon An 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 Epsilon An in-
ternational honor society of
economics which promotes in-
terest in professional economics.

Omicron Delta Kappa A leader-
ship honorary for 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
Anthropolog[^ Club
Computer Science Club
Council for Exceptional Children
Delta Mu (Music)
Economics Club
Geologic Club

HPER Club (Health. Physical
Education & Recreation)

Physics Club

Phi Beta Lambda (Business)
Political Science Club
Ps^^cholog]; Club
Sociolog[.i 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^jrovides 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.

Gay 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.

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.

Student League aids in the pro-
motion of WGC by participating in
orientation, visitation days, etc.
Prospective members must be
nominated and approved by the
Executive Committee.
Membership is restricted to 35
students.

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 Societi^
an organization dedicated to the
conservation, exploration, and
scientific study of caves and
caverns.

IVWGC-The 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 in radio to students
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 hiture.

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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carrying out official duties request
that a student surrender his/her
I.D. card, the student is obligated
to comply with the request. If a
student withdraws from school,
the I.D. card must be turned in to
the Student Development Center
in Mandeville Hall.

In addition to official college
functions, you'll find the student
I.D. is also very useful off campus,
especially when cashing checks
in town or confirming your student
status for discount admissions,
student promotions and the like.

WEATHER/ EMERGENCY
CLOSING

Because of the difficulty of
making up lost time, classes are
cancelled only in extreme cir-
cumstances. In the event of

emergency college closing, an-
nouncements will be made over
the campus radio station as well
as radio stations in Carrollton,
Newnan, Bremen, and Douglas-
ville, and radio and television
stations in Atlanta.

Occasionally, students commut-
ing to the campus from distant
points encounter weather which
makes travel difficult; students are
advised to use their best judgment
in those situations and to consult
with individual faculty members
as to making up lost class time.

The college reserves the right to
schedule additional class sessions
should some be cancelled.

Official announcements about
class cancellations will be made

only by the offices of the President
and/or the Department of Public
Relations.

Information on closing can also
be obtained by calling the Depart-
ment of Public Safety, 834-1260
(day and night), or the
Department of Public Relations,
834-1390 (daytime only).

SMOKING

Smoking, whether by faculty or
students, is not permitted in class-
rooms while class is in session nor
in the gymnasium or the library
except in designated areas.
Smoking is permissible in the
classroom between classes and at
other times when a class is not
being held provided appropriate
receptacles are used.

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STUDENT VOTING
PRIVILEGES

Students are encouraged to
vote in all federal, state, and
local elections. Until recently, in
fact, classes were canceled on
election days for both Georgia
and federal elections, but this is
no longer the case. Board of
Regents' policy now states: "A
student whose class schedule
would otherwise prevent him or
her from voting will be permitted
an excused absence for the inter-
val required for voting."

It is suggested that students
plan to submit absentee ballots
when they will be away from home
on election days. Applications for
absentee ballots may be obtained
from the Student Information and
Ticket Booth in the Student
Center.

CARROLLTON- YOUR
"HOME AWAY
FROM HOME"

Carrollton, a growing suburban
home of 15,000 people, is also
the home-away-from home for
over 3000 of West Georgia
College's 5500 students.

Less than an hour from Atlanta
and an hour and a half from
Birmingham via Interstate 20,
students have access to two major
urban entertainment and cultural
centers. But you don't have to
leave Carrollton to satisfy your
off-campus needs. You will be
pleased to find how much a city
of its size has to offer to
college students.

The students of West Georgia
College and the people of
Carrollton have traditionally
enjoyed a mutually cooperative
relationship. Despite Carrollton's
rapid growth, you will find that it
still possesses a friendly, down-
home atmosphere.

The College urges you to treat
Carrollton, your home-away-from
home, as you would your own
home . . . with respect for its laws,
its property, and its people.

Many students have utilized
Carrollton's resources and gotten
to know its people. Community
involvement is a valuable experi-
ence in your total education,
and the College encourages you
to "discover Carrollton" while
you are here.

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PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE

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Ti

Academic

%

Advisement

Academic Adviser

Respective Office

%

Probation

Administrative Asst. to V.P.

Sanford

834-1393

1

Regulations

Administrative Asst. to V.P.

Sanford

834-1393

t
K
t

Activities

Student Activities Office

Student Center

834-1364

1
1

Add or Drop Courses

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

Addresses

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

t

Athletics

1

Intercollegiate

Athletic Department

H/PE

834-1357

I

1

Intramurals

Student Activities

Student Center

834-1364

1

i

Auditing Classes

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

Bills, Fee Charges

Business Office

Melson

834-1400

1

Books & Supplies

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

834-1256

t

1

Caps & Gowns

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

834-1256

$

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Catalogs

Admissions

Mandeville

834-1290

^

I

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

834-1256

1

1

Changing Majors

Academic Department

Respective Office

1

i

Check Cashing

Business Office

Melson

834-1400

f

t

Commencement

Public Relations

Auditorium

834-1390

s

t

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Office

Adamson

834-1360

t

i

Counseling

i

1

Academic

Advisor

Respective Office

1

1

Student Development Center

Mandeville

834-1416

i

1

Career

Student Development Center

Mandeville

834-1416

t

t

Handicapped

Student Development Center

Mandeville

834-1416

4

1

Personal

Student Development Center

Mandeville

834-1416

i^

' If dialing from a campus

phone^ dial only the last three digits.

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Problem

Where To Go

Place

Telephone*

Credit by Examination
Declaring Majors
Degree Application
Dining Facilities

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
Registrar's Office
Professor
Registrar's Office
Graduate School Office
Registrar's Office
Honors Committee
Student Activities Office
Placement Office
Placement Office
Financial Aid Office

Mandeville

Respective Office

Mandeville

Food Service Center

Student Center

Emergencies
Employment
Events & Activities

Fees & Payments

Final Exam Schedule

Financial Aid

Foreign Student Affairs

Fraternities

GI Bill Benefits

Grades

Graduate School
Graduation
Honors Program
LD. Cards
Internships
Jobs, off campus
Jobs, on campus

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

Aycock

Mandeville

Bonner House

Student Center

Melson

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Student Center

Mandeville

Respective Office

Mandeville

Mandeville

Mandeville

Classroom Arts

Student Center

Mandeville

Mandeville

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
834-1414

834-1414
834-1386
834-1414
834-1220
834-1364
834-1427
834-1427
834-1265

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V

Problem

Where To Go

Place

Telephone'

1

Legal Advice

Student Government Office

Student Center

834-1437

i

Library

WGC Campus Library

Library

834-1370

%

Locate students

Student Services

Mandeville

834-1312

i

Lost and Found

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

1

Meal Tickets

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

834-1256

I

Medical Services

Health Services

Health Center

834-1338

i

Organizations

Student Activities Office

Student Center

834-1364

i

Parking

i

Permits

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

i

Payment of Fines

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

i

^peals of Fines

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

I

Placement Service

Placement Office

Mandeville

834-1427

1

Post Office

Campus Post Office

Student Center

834-1320

1

Police, Campus

Public Safety

Aycock

834-1260

f

Radio Station

WWGCFM

Geography

834-1355

^

Reading & Study Skills

Special Studies Office

Mandeville

834-1472

t

Student Development Center

Mandeville

834-1416

1

Readmission

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

Refrigerator Rentals

Campus Bookstore

Student Center

834-1256

1

Registration

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

X

Residence Halls

Residence Life Office

Mandeville

834-1200

1

Residency

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

1

Classification

Scheduling Campus

Information & Visitors

Bonner House

834-1392

1

Activity

Center

s

Scholarships

Financial Aid Office

Mandeville

834-1265

s

Social Security
Benefits

Registrar's Office

Mandeville

834-1414

^

Sororities

Student Activities Office

Student Center

834-1364

' If dialing from a campus phone, dial onl\; the last three

digits.

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Problem

Where To Go

Place

Telephone*

I

t

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

Registrar's 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

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

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

834-1290

834-1416
834-1414
834-1260

834-1416
834-1265

\

Department

Chairperson

Building & Room No.

Telephone"

1

Accounting Sr Finance

Dr. Paul Baker

Social Science, 123

834-1244

^

Art

Mr. Bruce Bobick

Humanities. 321

834-1235

y

Biology

Dr. Edward Gilbert

Biology/Chemistry, Main Office

834-1314

it

Business Education

Dr. Don Crawford

Business, 101

834-1246

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Chemistry

Dr. William Lockhart

Biology/Chemistry, 106

834-1310

1

Counseling 8f 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

t

Educational I^^dership

Dr. Thomas Carrere

Education, 204-205

834-1300

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' 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 8r Computer Science

Media

Nursing

Philosophy

Physical Education & Recreation

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Secondary Education

Sociology/ Anthropology

Special Education

Special Studies

Ms. Mary Davidson
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
To be named
Ms. Jeanette Bernhardt
Dr. David Higgins
Dr. Thomas Learning
Dr. Herman Boyd
Dr. Donald Wells
Dr. Myron Arons
Dr. Edna Edwards
Dr. William T. Simons
Dr. William Moeny
Mr. Charles Wilson

Education, 204-205 834 - 1 303

Humanities, 139 834-1220

Humanities, 105 834-1224

Humanities, 154 834-1230

Geography, Main Office 834 - 1 353

Callaway. 101 834-1250

Social Science, 217 834-1345

Business, 13 834-1243

Math/Physics. 310 834-1380

Education, 129 834-1309

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

Department

DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

Location

Telephone'

Academic Affairs

Admissions

/Mumni Affairs

Arts and Sciences School

Bookstore

Business School

Business Office

Central Duplicating

Sanford Hall
Mandeville Hall
/Mumni 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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"WWP!""^

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

Ubrary

Placement

Post Office

President

Public Relations

Public Safety

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

Adamson Hall

Mandeville Hall

Student Center

Aycock Hall

Education Center

Adamson Hall

Mandeville Hall

Mandeville Hall

Health Center

Health-Physical Education BIdg.

Student Center

Student Center

Irvln S. Ingram Library

Mandeville Hall

Student Center

Sanford Hall

Auditorium

Aycock Hall

Mandeville Hall

Mandeville Hall

Mandeville Hall

Student Center

Mandeville Hall

Student Center

Student Center

Mandeville Hall

Mandeville Hall

Sanford Hall

Student Center

Geography & Learning

Resources
Bonner House

832-7570
(Dial complete number)

834-1360
834-1416
834-1404
834-1459
8341268
834-1237
834-1265
834-1386
834-1338
834-1357
834-1365
834-8200
834-1370
834-1427
834-1320
834-1388
834-1390
834-1260
834-1414
834-1200
834-1472
834-1364
834-1416
834-1364
834-1437
834-1292
834-1472
834-1393
834-1366
834-1355

834-1392

RESIDENCE HALL
PAY STATIONS

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

BOWDON HALL

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 (10H17)

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

WATSON HAIL

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

ROBERTS HAIL

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

Main Lobby

832-9533

1-B (101-125)

832-9169

IB

(101-118)

832-9198

1-C (126-150)

832-9128

1-C

(121-136)

832-9291

2-A (201-225)

832-9546

ID

(141-156)

832-9525

2-B (226-247)

832-9194

2-B

(201-218)

832-9196

2-C (248-272)

832-9141

2-C

(221-236)

832-9214

3-A (301-325)

832-9136

2-D

(241-256)

832-9539

3-B (326-350)

832-9220

3-B

(301-318)

832-9182

STROZIER HALL

3-C
3-D

(321-336)
(341-356)

832-9230
832-9236

Head Resident

834-1444

1-N (104-121)

832-9581

GUNN HALL

1-S (124-135)

832-9579

Head Resident

1-A (101-117)

834-1457
832-9591

1 Annex (136-157)

832-9583

1-C

(131-147)

832-9222

2-N (203-220)

832-9578

2-A

(201-217)

832-9106

2-S (222-240)

832-9577

2-C

(231-247)

832-9163

2 Annex (241-263)

832-9582

3-A

(301-317)

832-9259

3 Annex (301-323)

832-9145

3-C

(331-347)

832-9118

COBB HALL

Head Resident 834-1426

1-East (101-122) 832-9264

l-West (136-150) 832-9289

2-East (202-225) 832-9574

2-West (226-248) 832-9541

(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

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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 Placement and Cooperative Education

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

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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.

ill. 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.

XI. The educational records of a student may be made available to parents of a student who have established that student's status as a de-
pendent according to Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152. In order to gain access to their dependent student's records, par-
ents must execute a notarized affidavit, obtained from the Registrar, and may be required to furnish certified copies of their latest
income tax retum(s). The Registrar or other responsible college official will in each case make a reasonable attempt to notify the student
of the disclosure.

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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 chairman and appropriate deans. In order to guarantee 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
Bullettn.

Whenever an applicant for admission or readmission to the undergraduate school shall be denied admission or shall feel that his/her
application has not been given due consideration, such applicant shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedure:
(Decisions on readmission are made by the Vice President and Dean of Faculties, who has the same responsibilities in readmission cases as
does the Director of Admissions in new admissions cases.)

1. The applicant shall submit his/her appeal in writing to the Director of Admissions (Vice President). The applicant shall explain the
reasons for his/her appeal and enumerate all factors, both personal and academic, which he/she considers to be relevant to the
appeal. The Director of Admissions (Vice President) may:

a. reopen consideration of the individual's application on the basis of the additional factors presented by the applicant; or

b. refer the appeal to the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Pro-
cedures, for recommendation regarding the case to the Director of Admissions (Vice President),

The procedure in this instance is as follows:

(1) The applicant shall be advised of his/her right to appear in person before the Committee;

(2) The applicant appearing before the Committee shall have the right to be assisted by an advisor of his/her choice;

(3) The Committee will review all facts and circumstances connected with the case. All matters upon which the decision will
be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Committee. The decision shall be based solely upon such
matters.

2. Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the Director of Admissions' (Vice President's) decision regarding his/her appeal, he/she
shall have the right to further appeal as specified in Section C-2, Appeals, of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University
System of Georgia, The procedure in this instance is as follows:

a. Within five days of the decision by the Director of Admissions (Vice President), the applicant shall appeal in writing to the President
of the College.

b. In making his decision, the President shall refer to the appeals decision of the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals.

c. After consideration of the Committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which shall be final so
far as the College is concerned.

d. Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the decision of the President, he/she shall have the right to appeal in writing to
the Board of Regents. Such an appeal shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary of the Board within ten days after the
President's decision and shall recite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. The Board or a committee of the
Board shall investigate the matter thoroughly and make its decision which shall be final and binding for all purposes.

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APPENDIX D

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPUNARY

PROCEDURES

Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation that they will have developed acceptable
personal standards of conduct and ethics. Also, students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regula-
tions and standards of the college, and the laws of the community, state and nation, and to respect the standards of
their fellow students. Students assume responsibility for their own conduct, and through their hall councils and the
student judiciary system, accept responsibility for the behavior of their fellow students.

College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or
withdrawal. By the act of registration the student implies an acceptance of the standards and regulations which are
stated in this handbook and in other publications of the college. Students should realize that any behavior which re-
flects adversely upon the students of West Georgia College or upon the College will make the individual involved liable
for disciplinary action. This is true whether the incident occurs on campus or off campus.

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
/. ACADEMIC IRREGULARrrV

1. No student shall receive or give assistance not authorized by the instructor in the preparation of any essay, laboratory report,
examination or other assignment included in an academic course.

2. No student shall take or attempt to take, steal or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the
conduct of a class, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory equipment and roll books.

3. No student shall sell, give, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized person material which can be shown to contain the
questions or answers to any examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent date in any course of study offered by the college,
without authorization from the instructor.

4. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student sub-
mitting them When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated, and when the ideas of another are incorporated in the paper,
they must be appropriately acknowledged.

//. ACADEMIC IRREGULARITY PROCEDURE

When a student is charged with academic dishonesty the case shall be referred to the Faculty Senate Sub-Committee on Aca-
demic Appeals where it will be reviewed with full assurance of procedural due process.

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///. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages is discouraged. The drinking, possession or transportation of
alcoholic beverages by any student under the age of 19 is strictly prohibited. No policy or regulation of the college sanctions either the
use of alcoholic beverages or actions in contravention of State, Federal, or local laws regarding their purchase or consumption. Such
laws are strictly applicable.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus is prohibited with the exception of rooms leased by students in residence
halls and when authorized at social functions in the area adjacent to the Student Center known as "Love Valley" and in the Food Service
Center.

1. Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or their covering container.

2. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall non-private areas such as lobbies, recreation
rooms, lounges, or community baths.

3. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition at any time or on any occasion on or off campus, as made manifest by bois-
terousness, rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or by vulgar, profane, lewd, or unbecoming language.

IV. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

Malicious or unauthorized intentional damage or destruction of property belonging to the college, to a member of the college
community, or to a visitor to the campus, is prohibited.

I V DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY

^ 1. No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating a riot or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal

^ operation of the college. This section should not be construed so as to deny any student the right of peaceful, non-disruptive assembly.

S 2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free movement of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of

^ college facilities, or materially interfere with the normal operation of the college or with authorized events being held on the campus.

X 3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment indoors or outdoors during classroom hours is prohibited.

tv (Any use of sound amplification equipment must be cleared through the Student Activities Office.)

I VI. DISORDERLY CONDUCT
1. Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervised by the
college or any recognized college organization is prohibited.

X 2. No student shall push, strike, or physically assault, or threaten to do the same, to any member of the faculty, administration,

X staff or student body or any visitor to the campus.

^ 3. No student shall enter or attempt to enter any dance or social, athletic or any other event sponsored or supervised by the

V college or any recognized college organization without credentials for admission, i.e., ticket, identification card, invitation, or any rea-

^ sonable qualifications established for attendance. At such college functions a student must present proper credentials to properly

X identified college faculty and staff upon their request.
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4. No student shall interfere with, or give false name to, or fail to cooperate with, any properly identified college faculty, adminis-
tration or staff personnel while these persons are in the performance of their duties.

5. The following are expressly prohibited: harassment of, or interference with, firemen, policemen or other persons engaged in
the performance of their official duties; forcible detention of any person on College property; loitering on the campus especially in the
areas adjacent to the Student Center, gymnasium or residence halls.

VII. DRUGS

The possession or use (without valid medical or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or dangerous
drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited.

Vm. FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS

1. No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, counterfeited, or forged, any record, form or document used bv the
college. No student shall furnish false information to the college.

2. Students furnishing the College with false, imcomplete or misleading information related to their application or academic record will
be subject to rejection or dismissal.

IX. EXPLOSIVES

No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised
by the college or any recognized college organization.

X FIRE SAFETY

1. No student shall tamper w/ith fire safety equipment.

2 The unauthorized possession, sale, furnishing or use of any incendiary device is prohibited.

3. No student shall set or cause to be set any unauthorized fire in or on college property.

4. The possession or use of fireworks on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized
college organization is prohibited. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible
effect by combustion, explosion, or detonation

5. No student shall make, or cause to be made, a false fire alarm.

XI. WEAPONS

Student are prohibited from possession of firearms on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or
any recognized college organization. The possession or use of any other offensive weapons is prohibited.

XIL HAZING

All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation or orientation into college life or into the life of any college group which tends to
occasion or allow physical or mental suffering are prohibited. (A more definitive statement of the college's policy regarding hazinq is
widely circulated among the officers and membership of all recognized student organizations and is available from the Office of Student
Activities.)

XIII. JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFRACTIONS

Students who knowingly act in concert to violate college regulations have individual and joint responsibility for such violation and
such concerted acts are prohibited.

XIV. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

1. Lending, selling or otherwise transferring a student identification card or meal ticket is prohibited.

2. The use of a student identification card or meal ticket by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited.

XV. THEFT

1. No student shall sell a textbook not his own without written permission of the owner

2. No student shall take, attempt to take, or keep in his possession, items of college property, or items belonging to students,
faculty, staff, student groups or visitors to the campus without proper authorization.

XVI. UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OR USE OF COLLEGE FACILTTIES

1. No student shall make unauthorized entry into any college building, office, or other facility; nor shall any person remain without
authorization in any building after normal closing hours.

2. No student shall make unauthorized use of any college facility.

3. Unauthorized possession or use of college keys is prohibited.

4. Students and/or student groups may not make reservations in their names for outside groups or organizations to use College
space.

XVIL GAMBLING

The playing of cards or any other game of skill or chance for money or other items of value is prohibited.

XVIIL REPEATED VIOLATIONS

Repeated violations of published rules or regulations of the college, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to
conform to the standards of the college for student life, will result in the severest penalties applicable.

XIX VIOLATION OF OUTSIDE LAW

Violation of local, state, or federal law, on or off the campus, which violative act constitutes a clear and present danger of material
interference with the normal, orderly operation and processes of the college, or with the requirements of appropriate discipline, is
prohibited.

XX. MISUSE OF COLLEGE NAME

Use of the college's name for soliciting funds or for some other activity without prior approval of proper college authorities, or
any misuse of the college's name, is prohibited.

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XXI. SOLICFTATION

With the following exceptions, solicitation on the West Georgia College campus is prohibited;

1. Any organization sponsoring fund raising activities on campus by selling doughnuts, candy, cakes, cookies or other novelties
generally accepted as fund raising items.

2. Distribution of information.

3. Military recruitment or other recruitment activity under sponsorship of the Placement Office.

4. Visits by company representatives to residence hall must be by appointment only unless sponsored by a hall council as an
educational program.

5. Sale of tickets to college sponsored activities.

6. Requests for financial support from student organizations by nonprofit or charitable organizations.

Any activities involving solicitation must comply with existing regulations regarding use of college facilities. All types of door to
door solicitation in the residence halls is specifically prohibited.

XXII. VIOLATION OF CAMPUS TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

(See the Department of Public Safety for a copy of the current Traffic Code.)
Anyone registering a vehicle on behalf of another student is subject to a fine of $25.00.

XXIIL VIOLATIONS OF COLLEGE HOUSING REGULATIONS

(See the Department of Residence Life for a copy of current residence hall policies and regulations.)

REGENTS' STATEMENT ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

The following is the policy of the Board of Regents regarding disruptive behavior in any institution of the University System. The
rights, responsibilities and prohibitions contained in this Statement are incorporated as a part of these regulations.

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia reaffirms its policies to support fully freedom of expression by each
member of the academic community and to preserve and protect the rights and freedom of its faculty members and students to engage
in debate, decision, peaceful and non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates specifically to the problem des-
cribed below. It does not change or in any way infringe upon the Board's existing policies and practices in support of freedom of
expression and action Rather, it is considered necessary to combat the ultimate effect of irresponsible disruptive and obstructive
actions by students and faculty which tend to destroy academic freedom and the institutional structures through which it operates.

In recent years a new and serious problem has appeared on many college and university campuses in the nation. Some students,
faculty members, and others have on occasion engaged in demonstrations, sit-ins and other activities that have clearly and deliberately
interfered with the regular and orderly operation of the institution concerned. Typically, these actions have been the physical occupa-
tion of a building or campus area for a protracted period of time or the use or display of verbal or written obscenities involving inde-
cent or disorderly conduct.

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f These actions have gone beyond all heretofore recognized bounds of meetings for discussion, persuasion, or even protest in that:
(1) acquiescence to demands of the demonstrators is the condition for dispersal, and (2) the reasonable and written directions of
institutional officials to disperse have been ignored. Such activities thus have become clearly recognizable as an action of force, oper-

^ ating outside all established channels on the campus, including that of intellectual debate and persuasion which are at the very heart

X of education.

V The Board of Regents is deeply concerned by this new problem. Under the Constitution of the State of Georgia, under all appli-
S cable court rulings, and in keeping with the tradition of higher education in the United States, the Board is ultimately responsible for
^ the orderly operation of the several institutions of the University System and the preservation of academic freedom in these institu-
S tions. The Board cannot and will not divert itself of this responsibility.

'^ Of equal, or even greater importance, such action of force as has been described above destroys the very essence of higher edu-

X cation. This essence is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak, and debate on any aspect or issue of life.

^ This freedom, which reaches its full flowering on college and university campuses, is an essential part of American democracy, com-

^ parable to the jury system or the electoral process.

V For these reasons and in order to respond directly and specifically to this new problem the Board of Regents stipulates that any
X student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or disrupts any
^ teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on
X any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irresponsibility and
v^ shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment.

'^ The Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and have a mutual

V responsibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pur-

t suits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities.
The Board of Regents understands that this policy is consistent with resolutions adopted by the American Association of Univer-

S sity Professors in April, 1968, by the Association of American Colleges in January, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Asso-

V ciation for Higher Education in March, 1968, condemning actions taken to disrupt the operations of institutions of higher education.
X (Minutes. 1968-69, pp. 166-169).

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^ DEMONSTRATIONS

X Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly are fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the

^ rights of students to express their views or to peacefully protest and peacefully dissent against actions and opinions with which they

X disagree.

^ On-campus demonstrations, cleared at least 48 hours in advance through the office of the Dean of Student Services, may be

X conducted in areas which are generally available to students provided such demonstrations are conducted in an orderiy manner, do

^ not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings and ceremonies, or with other events

\ and processes of the College.

^ Non-members of the college community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or in any way inter-

X fere with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus activities, or any college process.

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CHANGING STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

The Student Government Association shall be empowered to recommend desired changes through the Faculty Senate
Committee on Student Activities and through the offices of the Dean of Student Services and the President of the College. Students
shallbe notified of approved changes through announcements in the WestGeorgian Changes will become effective upon publication.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

When a student is charged with violation of conduct regulations, disposition of the student's case shall be afforded according to
Constitutional requirements, due process and in keeping with the procedures outlined below:

1. All complaints of alleged violation by a student shall be made in writing to the Office of Student Services. Each complaint shall
contain a statement of facts outlining each alleged act of misconduct.

2. The student shall be notified that he/she is accused of a violation and will be asked to come in for a conference to discuss the
complaint.

3. At the above mentioned conference, the student shall be advised that:

a. The case is being referred to the disciplinary system.

b. He/she may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation, waive all further hearing, and request that the college officials take
appropriate action.

c. He/she may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation and request that the case be referred to the college disciplinary
system for a hearing.

4. The student is expected to notify his or her parents or guardian of the charges, and these persons may request a conference with the
college officials prior to the hearing in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 referred to earlier in
this Handbook.

5. The decision reached by the hearing board shall be communicated in writing to the Dean of Student Services as a recommendation.
It will specify the action taken by the hearing body and the interest of the college which has been adversely affected by the conduct
which necessitated the disciplinary action. Upon the request of the student or his parents or guardian, a summary of the evidence will
be communicated.

6. The student shall be notified in writing of his or her right to appeal the decision of the hearing body. In cases of appeal, any action
assessed by the hearing body shall be suspended pending the outcome of the appeal to the President of the college. A copy of the final
decision shall be mailed to the student and, if the student is a minor or if he so requests, to his parents or guardian.

RIGHTS OF STUDENT DEFENDANT

In formal hearings, the student defendant shall be afforded all rights required by due process including:

1. The right to an advisor of his or her choice.

2. The right to question the complaintant

3. The right to present evidence in his or her behalf.

4. The right to call witnesses in his or her behalf.

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5. The right to rGmain silent and have no inference of guilt drawn from such silence.

6. The right to cross examination.

7. The right to appeal if suspension or expulsion is imposed.

8. A tape recording and/ or summary transcription of the proceedings shall be kept and made available at the student's request for
the sole purpose of appeal from a decision of suspension or expulsion. The student may also have a verbatim transcript made at his
own expense. The college shall also have this option at its expense.

9. The right to be advised of his right to appeal.

10. The right to attend classes and required college functions until a hearing is held and a decision is rendered. Exceptions to this
would be made when the student's presence would create clear and present danger or material interference with the normal operation
and processes or the requirements of appropriate discipline at the college.

In such case, the Office of Student Services may impose temporary protective measures, including suspension, pending a hearing,
which may be reasonably necessary. Such temporary protective measures may be applied where the student is accused of violation of a
college regulation or of a local, state or federal law or regulation. It is understood that such temporary protective measures, if applied,
will be without avoidable prejudice to the student.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

The following are possible disciplinary measures which may be imposed upon a student for an infraction of the Student Conduct
Code. This list shall not be taken to be exhaustive and may be enlarged or modified to meet particular circumstances in any given case.

1. Expulsion permanent severance of the student's relationship with the college.

2. Disciplinary Suspension temporary severance of the student's relationship with the college for a specific period of time, though
not less than one quarter.

3. Disciplinary Probation notice to the student that any further major disciplinary violation may result in suspension; disciplinary
probation might also incude one or more of the following; the setting of restriction, the issuing of a reprimand, restitution.

4. Reprimand;

Oral Reprimand an oral disapproval issued to the student.
Letter reprimand a written statement of disapproval to the student,

5. Restrictions exclusion from enjoying or participating in;

A. Social activities

B. identification card privileges

6. Restitution and Fines reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property; this may take the form of appropriate service
or other compensation.

7. Forced Withdrawal from the academic course within which the offense occurred without credit for the course.

8. Change in Grade for the course in which the offense occurred.

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APPELLATE PROCEDURE

When a student is expelled or suspended by action of the judicial system, such student shall have the right to appeal in accordance
with the following procedures;

1. The person aggrieved shall appeal in writing to the President of the college within five days after notification of the decision of which
he complains. The President shall within five days appoint a committee composed of three members of the faculty of the college or
he shall utilize the services of an appropriate existing committee. This committee shall review all facts and make its finding and report
thereon to the President. After consideration of the committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which
shall be final so far as the institution is concerned.

2. A student may appeal on grounds that the evidence was not sufficient to find him guilty or other specified relevant grounds In
either case he shall clearly state his grounds for appeal in his written statement to the President.

3. The President shall be given a tape recording and/or written summary of the proceedings in the original hearing by the judicial
system. If a verbatim transcript has been made, it shall be made available, to the President for his consideration.

4. When the President of the college has rendered his decision in writing on any appeal, the student will be considered to have ex-
hausted his remedies on the local level.

5. Should the aggrieved person be dissatisfied with the decision of the President, he shall have the right to appeal in writing to the
Board of Regents. An appeal to the Board of Regents shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Board within a
period of ten days after the President's decision and shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision.

6. Notunthstanding any other provision, the President is authorized to review any student discipline case and take such action as he
deems appropriate with respect thereto. His review may be based upon (1) the record made before the judiciary system, (2) oral or
written arguments made to him by the parties or their representatives, (3) a de novo evidentiary hearing before him, or (4) any combi-
nation of the foregoing methods.

APPENDIX E

USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES
BY NON-COLLEGE PERSONNEL

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1. invited guests are allowed use of college facilities provided they are:

a. Invited by an individual student for a specific occasion.

b. Invited by an agency of the college for conferences, special functions, tours or official visits.

c. Invited by a recognized student organization to attend specific programs.

The use of the facilities by a guest is limited to a specific occasion to which he/she is invited and is not to be interpreted to in-
clude regular repeated use of the facilities.

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.

PENDIX F
R 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 \jou will want
to be recognized by the college as a viable campus organization. Come by the Stud^pfl^ctivities Office to pick up the necessary forms

and chat with the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities concerning
organizations must pass the following criteria:

Recognition shall be granted only to organizations whose pur

goals and mission of the college. Recognition shall be

present substantial likelihood of material interference^

activities will be in conflict with the laws or public^

nitions procedure. Remember, however, all

'yities are clearly related to the educational
pws that the proposed organization will
daily operation of the college or if its
the United States.

Application Form

An organization seeking recogniti^
elation Executive Committee and:

1. Name

2. Purpose (including

3. Qualifications for

4. Constitution and ByN
structure: (c) time anc

5. Names of students to jsin

6. Faculty sponsor {requirec

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).

information in writing to the Student Government Asso-
"e form furnished by that office.

tion is desirable on campus)

dues, and other considerations for membership; (b) officer and leadership
ffion of officers; (d) time and location of meetings.
Tum of 10 required)

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Review Procedure

After the required information for recognition is received in writn;
Student Activities Office, the following steps must be comp
1. Forwarded to the Student Senate for approval
a. The Student Senate may at its discr

Student Senate, the proposed,jc6gnitior^ i

If the Sti
Faculty Sena
procedure. (T

the Student Government Executive Committee and the

of the proposed organization. Upon approval by the

Forwarded to the Office o,

a. The Dean

b. A recordi

c. Fo,
Fo
Fo

entary evidence supporting or opposing recognition,
made apd-^Jreserved for use in possible appeals and reviews,
the proposal is:
6T the Faculty Senate for approval, then
^mmendation to the President of the college for final approval.
fT the Office of Student Services, Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate, or the
the organization may appeal to the next highest individual or committee in the recognition
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 \m\\ 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.

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.

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Published by the OfRce of the Dean of Student Services

Summer 1980

West Georgia College

Carrollton, Georgia 30118

Paid for from Student Activity Fees.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPOFtTUNrTY INSTrTUTION

V SanlofdHall

(President S Vice Ptesldeni;

Mandeville Hall

(Studeni Services, Admissions, Financial Aid

Residence Lite, Counseling, Registrar;

Adamson Hall

Continuing Education /Public Services;
4. Melson Hall

(Fiscal Adairs, School ol Arts S Sciences;

5 Cobb Hair

6 Thomas Bonner House
(Visitors' Center;

7 John F Kennedy Memorial Chapel

8 Wesley Foundation

9 Gunn Hall*

10 Callaway Building

11 School ol Business Building

12 Auditorium

13 Geography-Learning Resources Center

14 Martha (Vlunro Building

15 Health Center

16 Library

17 Math-Physics Building
(Computer Center,

18 Visual Arts Annex

19 Boykin Hall"

20 Downs Half

21 Bowdon Hair

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 Hair

28 Aycock Hall
(Public Safety,

29 Watson Hair

30 Sfrczier Hall S Annex"

31 Prilchard Half

32 Roberts Hall*

33 Biology-Chemistry Building

34 Education Center
(School ol Education;

35 Alumni House

36 President's Home

37 TyusHair

38 Food Services Building

39 Shackletord Building
JPIant Operations;

40 Landscaping S Grounds

41 Observatory

'residence halls

WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE
Carrollton, Georgia