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WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE

The Mcintosh Memorial, a granite block
resembling narrow doorsteps, is the official
logo of West Georgia College. The
memorial came to the campus from the
Mcintosh Reserve located south of
Carrollton. Chief William Mcintosh had a
large granite stone hewn into steps for his
visitors to mount their horses when visiting
his home and guest house.

Mcintosh was chief of the Creek Indian
nation in the early 1 800s and rose to the
rank of brigadier general in the American
army under his friend General Andrew
Jackson. The nearly 200-year-old granite
rock from which West Georgia College's
logo was designed has been on the
campus since 1916 when it was moved
from the Mcintosh reserve and used as the
cornerstone in a girls ' dormitory. It now
rests in a park located on Front Campus
Drive.

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

This handbook is prepared for the
convenience of students and does not
constitute an official publication of the
Board of Regents of the University
System of Georgia. In case of any
divergency from or conflict with the
Bylaws or Policies of the Board of
Regents shall prevail.

The statements set forth in this hand-
book are for informational purposes only
and should not be construed as the basis
of a contract between a student and this
institution. While every effort has been
made to insure accuracy of the material
stated herein, the College reserves the

right to change any provision listed in
this handbook without actual notice to
individual students. Every effort will be
made to keep students advised of such
changes.

Information regarding academic
requirements for graduation will be
available in the offices of the Registrar,
Vice President for Academic Affairs, and
Deans of Schools. It is the responsibility
of each student to keep himself or
herself apprised of current graduation
requirements for a degree program in
which he or she is enrolled.

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.

Published by the
Office of the Vice President for
Student Services, Summer 1989
West Georgia College
Carrollton, Georgia 30118

A Unit of the University System of Georgia

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
INSTITUTION

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WELCOME page 3

1989-90 COLLEGE CALENDAR page 4

ACADEMICS page 6

Information, advice, and step by step instructions for surviving academically. . .Advisement, Registration, Add/Drop,
Withdrawals, Transcripts, Credit Hours, and Staying in School.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS page 10

Find out where to go for what by reading here about the many services, offices, recreational facilities, and opportu-
nities highlighted in this section.

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES page 16

Good times to be had by anyone who seeks them. ..Here are ways to fill those leisure hours with fun and relaxation,
healthful exercise, intellectual stimulation, and professional development.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES page 20

Rules and regulations, I.D. cards, traffic code, smoking, drinking, hazing, parking. ..Find out about these and more in
this section on the freedoms and responsibilities of college students.

DIRECTORY page 25

See the "Problem Solving Guide" to find the location and telephone number of an office or person you need to
contact. Also listed are all academic departments, other departments and offices, and telephone numbers for
residence hall pay stations.

APPENDICES page 30

A. Student Conduct Code and Disciplinary Procedures

B. College Hazing Policy

C. Statement on Disruptive Behavior

D. Procedures in Appeals on Grades

E. Procedures for Appeals on Undergraduate Admission and Readmission

F. Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid

G. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Confidentiality of Student Records
H. Confidentiality of Library Patron Records

I. Procedures for Appeals in Cases of Academic Dishonesty

). Appeals to the Board of Regents

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES page 42

ALMA MATER page 43

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Dear Students of West Georgia College:

Each fall quarter at West Georgia College is a time of renewal.
Whether you are a new student or a returning student, your
experiences at the College should contribute to a broader
frame of reference. Hopefully, your involvements in the
classroom and in campus life will provide you with new
insights, clearer perceptions, and renewed convictions which
can only come about from relating to the people and chal-
lenges to be encountered. Welcome to West Georgia College
for Fall Quarter, 1989. Accept its challenges and be rewarded
for the experiences you will have.

Sincerely,

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Maurice K. Townsend
President

Dear West Georgia College Student:

On behalf of the Student Government Association and the
student body of West Georgia college, I would like to welcome
you to the finest four-year institution of higher education in
Georgia. At no other college will you find the spirit of coop-
eration more evident among students, faculty, and administra-
tion than at West Georgia College.

As you continue your higher education, remember that the
sum total of your experience is not just textbooks and class-
rooms, but people as well. Those interactions with professors
and other students, particularly evident at this institution, can
enhance your knowledge and broaden your horizons further
than you dream possible.

I wish you best of luck in your future at West Georgia.

Sincerely,

Robby Duty, President

Student Government Association

Dr. Maurice K. Townsend
President

Dr. John T. Lewis

Vice President and Dean of

Faculties

Dr. Bruce Lyon
Vice President of Student Services

Mr. Kenneth Batchelor

Vice President of Business and

Finance

Mr. Robby Duty
Student Government President

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September 17-19

Orientation for New students

September 1 9

Registration for Classes

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Classes Begin

September 20-22

Add/Drop and Late Registration

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Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W

October 27

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing

November 22-24

Thanksgiving Recess (Offices closed November 23-24)

December 1

Last Day of Classes

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Registration

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Classes Begin

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Orientation for New Students

June 19

Registration

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Classes Begin

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July 4

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Departments and Professors

Most students quickly become familiar
with the classroom buildings as they find
their way to classes and labs, but they
may be less aware of how to find faculty
and departmental offices. Printed in the
directory section of this handbook are
the building and room number, tele-
phone number, and chairman's name
for each academic department on
campus.

Usually, other faculty offices within the
department will be located in the same
building and general vicinity as the de-

Dr. Richard Dangle

Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Dr. David Hovey

Dean, School of Business

Dr. Evelyn Fulbright
Dean, School of Education

Dr. Jack O. Jenkins
Dean, Graduate School

partmental office, but there are some
exceptions. Inquire in the departmental
office about the location of a specific
faculty member's office if you have
difficulty finding it.

Normally, faculty members post on their
office doors regular hours when they are
available to see students, and most are
willing to schedule additional times if the
student is unable to come during the
posted hours. You should feel free to
contact faculty members in their
offices to discuss your progress,
any particular problems you're
having in one of
their classes, your
concerns about
career and profes-
sional plans, or any
matters of mutual
concern. In 99 cases
out of 1 00, you will find
faculty members cordial,
concerned and helpful.

Quarters and
Credit Hours

West Georgia is on the
quarter system with the
calendar year divided
into four approximately
equal blocks of time-the
fall, winter, spring and
summer quarters. A
normal academic year of
study consists of three
quarters, but many stu-
dents attend college
year round or take
breaks from school
during quarters other
than the summer.

The credit value of a
course is determined by
the number of hours it
meets each week. For
example, a course with
five 1 -hour lecture
sessions per week is a
five-quarter-hour course.
As a rule of thumb in
accounting for credit
hours, it takes two hours
of laboratory to equal
one hour of lecture, as is
the case with a 5-hour

science course which has three 1-hour
lectures and two 2-hour labs each week.

A full course load is considered to be 1 2
or more hours, but since most of the
classes at West Georgia are worth 5
credit hours, people usually take 1 5
hours (three courses) or more per
quarter. A typical freshman or sopho-
more course load consists of three 5-
hour courses plus physical education.
Therefore, in one academic year of 3
quarters a student will normally earn 45
credit hours, plus physical education
credits.

The Catalog

The West Georgia College Undergraduate
Catalog contains a complete statement
of academic policies and procedures,
courses required for each program of
study, retention and graduation require-
ments, and many more essential items of
information for the successful student. It
is a very important book to have, study
and follow. If you don't already own a
current copy of the Catalog, you
should get one now.

The Admissions Office gives a free copy
to each new student. 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

Best advice: Attend class regularly,
but be sure to attend the first two
class days each quarter. If there's a
waiting list for a class and students don't
attend the first two days and haven't
been in touch with the professor to
explain why, they may be dropped to
make room for others who need it.
Since classes and professors differ
greatly, you should be certain you
understand the attendance require-
ments for each course you're taking.
Some profs lower grades for excessive
absences, and they may even drop a
student who cuts frequently.

Academic Advisement

Each student is assigned a faculty
member to assist in planning his/her
academic program. Freshmen and
sophomores and all business majors

With over 1,000 individual course offerings, 70 or more undergraduate programs of study, and almost 300 teaching faculty, a
student at West Georgia has a wide variety of learning experiences from which to choose. The faculty, whose members come
from across the nation and around the world, is among the best anywhere, with approximately three-fourths of its members
holding doctoral degrees in their fields.

must see their advisors and obtain their
name stamp on a registration form
before completing registration each
quarter. The Academic Affairs Office
notifies new students of the names of
their advisors shortly after they enroll
their first quarter.

Should you experience difficulty in
locating your advisor, ask for assis-
tance from the office of the academic
department to which your advisor
belongs. A directory of academic
departments is given later in this
handbook, and the location by building
of all academic advisors is published in
the quarterly Schedule of Classes.

Registration for Classes

Registration for classes is the quarterly
process of seeing your faculty advisor,
selecting the courses you wish to take,
arranging these into a schedule to fit
available time slots, signing up for these
classes according to the prescribed pro-
cedure and paying fees. The quarterly
Schedule of Classes lists all courses being
offered and gives step-by-step instruc-
tions for completing all registration pro-
cedures.

Students in good standing may register
early in a more leisurely fashion or on
the afternoon before classes begin each
quarter along with several thousand
others. Early registration is definitely
recommended for a better selection of
classes, more freedom in obtaining
the schedule you want, less hassle in
general, and little or no waiting in
lines.

Students occasionally do not obtain their
desired class schedule during early regis-
tration. If this occurs, you may notify
the Registrar's Office by the announced

deadline to cancel this schedule so that
you can register the day before classes
begin, or you may choose to keep this
schedule and make adjustments and
additions to it during the Add/Drop
period the first three class days each
quarter. No student, however, who
has a schedule of classes from early
registration is allowed in the registra-
tion arena at regular registration
when other students are attempting
to register for the first time.

See the Schedule of Classes for complete
details on how to register, early register,
and pay fees, and go by or call the Regis-
trar's Office (836-6438, campus ext.
6438) for answers to particular ques-
tions.

Add/Drop

You may change your class schedule
or register late during the first three
days of class each quarter, but this is
not a particularly easy thing to do.

This is a critical time of the quarter, and
the process of getting approval to enter
classes late is fairly complicated. The
student must go to each academic
department affected to obtain approval
for whatever change is being made in
the schedule before turning in to the
Registrar's staff the appropriate drop or
add forms. A late fee of $1 5 is charged
anyone who waits until these three days
to register or who
has early registered
but fails to pay fees
before this time.

"drop" or withdraw from a class, this
course will remain on the student's
record for the quarter, and a symbol of
W, indicating withdrawal without
penalty, or a grade of WF, indicating the
student was failing at the time of with-
drawal, will be entered on the record.
The first ten class days each quarter
are a sort of grace period, and the
student who withdraws during this
time automatically receives a Wfor the
course. After that time, however, and
until the midpoint of the quarter, the
professor may assign a W or WF, de-
pending upon the work the student has
done in the class up to the time of
withdrawal. After the midpoint of the
quarter, the grade of WF is automatically
assigned unless the school dean ap-
proves an exception based on unusual or
emergency circumstances beyond the
student's control. At any rate, be certain
to withdraw officially if you cannot
complete a course.

Withdrawals from School

In case you find you must completely
withdraw from college during the course
of a quarter, contact the Registrar's
Office in Mandeville Hall (telephone 836-
6438, campus ext. 6438). If your reason
for leaving is lack of funds, check with
the Financial Aid Office in Mandeville

Withdrawals
from Class

After the first three
days of class, if a
student must

Financial Aid

Phyllis Bickers

Carol Ferling

Director, Sue Myers, seated

DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES

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

Charles Wilson

Developmental Studies

Coordinator

Hall first. They may be able to help.

Regardless, you cannot officially with-
draw without talking with someone in
the Registrar's Office. At that time you'll
be given further instructions for complet-
ing the withdrawal process. Who
knows? You might even be due a
refund. (The undergraduate catalog
explains the refund policy in detail.)

Staying in School

Here's hoping it will never happen to
you, but those whose academic perform-
ance falls below standards prescribed in
the catalog are placed on "Academic
Warning" or "Probation," or they may
receive notice of "Suspension" or
"Dismissal." See your catalog (Under-
graduate Academic Policies) for com-
plete information on requirements for
staying in good standing.

By all means, if you realize you are
getting behind in your work or are
having problems studying, ask for
assistance. The first person to turn to
is your professor in a particular course,
but you may also want to talk with your
faculty advisor. You should pay a visit to
the Student Development Center in
Mandeville Hall. Here you will find free

tutorial assistance through the S.O.S.
(Sink or Swim) tutorial service, compu-
terized assistance in building study skills,
and professional counselors who may be
able to help you individually or in a small
group to develop better study skills and
habits.

Changing Majors

It's not unusual for students to change
their majors several times during their
college careers. If you entered WGC
with an "undecided" major and now
want to declare a major, or if you
simply want to make a change, the
procedure is simple: Go to the office of
the academic department which offers
the major you want and obtain a
change-of-major form. Complete the
steps indicated on the form and turn it
in to the Registrar's Office for processing.
You will be reassigned to a faculty
advisor in your new area of study, but
because these new assignments are
processed only during certain times of
the quarter, you may experience a delay
of several weeks before your name
shows up on the new department's list
of majors.

The Academic Record or
Transcript

The Registrar's Office
maintains permanently
for every student who
has ever been enrolled
at West Georgia an
academic record card
listing personally
identifying information
about the student,
every course the
student has taken and
the grade earned,
quarterly and cumula-
tive grade point

Registrar's Office
Nalda Otka
Bonnie Stevens
Dr. Gordon Finnie,
Registrar

averages, and a few special notations
such as Developmental Studies require-
ments, withdrawal dates, graduation re-
quirements met, degrees earned, etc.
This record is commonly known as a
"transcript," and it is a copy of this per-
manent record which is sent to other
institutions, agencies, and employers
when the student requests that a
transcript of his/her record be sent.

You have the right to review your
educational records maintained by
West Georgia, except for certain types
of confidential information which are
defined by law and by institutional
regulations. For a listing of what records
are kept where and by whom and a full
explanation of how to review these
records, see Appendix G in this hand-
book. You'll also find in this section how
to "challenge the content" of your
records as well as safeguards built into
the record-keeping system to assure the
privacy and confidentiality of your
records.

Appeals

If, after getting your grades, you're not
satisfied with them and believe that the
instructor 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 instructor. 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 D for
details of the appeals procedure.

Likewise, a student who has been
academically dismissed from college may
appeal to be readmitted through a sub-
committee of the Faculty Senate. This

Fran Boerner

Coordinator of Testing and
Assistant Director of
Developmental Studies

TESTING

If life seems to be one big test, guess what? Tests don't stop at
college. Francie Boerner is in charge of administering many of the
tests required of all college students, such as the S.A.T. and the Re-
gents 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.
Francie Boerner may be one of the first and last people you'll see at
WGC. Office in Mandeville Hall.

appeal must be initiated in writing by
the student through the Office of the
Vice President and Dean of Faculties.
See Appendix E for detailed procedures.

Academic Requirements
for Receiving Financial Aid

In addition to all the paperwork
required to receive financial aid at the
college, students must meet several
major academic requirements to
remain eligible for aid. For example,
after attempting 90 hours or 6 quarters,
whichever comes first, students must
maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative
gpa. They must also complete annually
at least 60% of their attempted hours
with satisfactory grades in order to
obtain aid the following year.

In addition, there is a limit on the total
number of hours for which students may
receive financial aid. All programs of
study have specified course requirements
and total number of hours for comple-
tion and after the student has attempted
a predetermined number of hours in a
degree program, s/he simply may not
receive additional financial assistance
from certain aid programs.

See Appendix F for specific details of

how all these policies may apply to you.
If you have questions about them,
contact the Financial Aid Office in
Mandeville Hall(telephone 836-6421,
campus extension 6421).

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

As Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Pat
Hughes coordinates many of the academic services with which
students routinely come into contact. She serves as executive
secretary to the Honors Program, coordinates academic
advisement services, and advises all students who are jointly
enrolled in high school and West Georgia. Office in Sanford
Hall.

Pat Hughes

Assistant to Vice President for

Academic Affairs

EVENING STUDIES

Mr. Andy Davis is Coordinator of Evening Studies. As his title
indicates, classes are available from 5:30 until 10 p.m. for
students who have family or career responsibilities and cannot
attend daytime classes. Office in Continuing Education
building across Maple Street from front campus.

Andy Davis
Coordinator, Evening Studies

Senviceb fa 1 Students

THE STUDENT CENTER

The Student Center is the big round
building in the center of campus on
Brumbelow Street. It's the focal point of
activity for many student services, or-
ganizations, and functions. Read on for
details.

Auxiliary Enterprises-The Auxiliary
Enterprises Office is in the front of the
bookstore on the top floor of the
Student Center. This is where you'll go
to have your I.D. card validated as a
meal ticket if you buy a meal plan.
Auxiliary Enterprises personnel also

Dr. Jimmy Stokes

Director, Auxiliary Enterprises

handle refrigerator rentals and vending
machine refunds. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Bookstore-The top floor of the Student
Center is the home of the college
bookstore. In addition to textbooks and
all of the supplies you will need for
classes, the bookstore stocks a number
of other items such as gifts, toiletries,
gym shorts, jerseys, records and tapes,
etc.

Post Office-The college Post Office is on
the main level of the Student Center. All
U.S. Mail services are provided here,

including registered,
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 numbers are
required on mail sent
to a student.

Dr. W. H. Smith

Associate Dean of Student Services

Residence Life
Dr. |on Rogers, Director
Patricia Causey
Angela Horrison

Health Services

Dr. Mary Miles, Director

Nell Fritts

Pauline Burson

Ginger Rooks

Nina Edwards

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 ad-
dressed:
joe Doe
Box 00000

West Georgia College
Carrollton, Georgia
30118

Post Office hours are
8 a.m. -4 p.m., Mon-
day-Friday. Students
are encouraged to
check their boxes
daily.

Student Offices- Several student organi-
zations have offices located on the lower
level of the Student Center. Don't be
bashful! Drop by with a suggestion or
offer to help out. You'll be welcomed!

Student Government Association
Student Activities Council (SAC)
The West Georgian newspaper office
Interfraternity Council and Black Greek
Council
Student League

Student Activities Office-The first office
on the right as you enter the Student
Center is the Student Activities Office,
the hub of operation for many student
groups and functions. The director and
her staff have their offices in the area,
and they coordinate all offerings of the
Student Activities Council (SAC), serve as
advisors for student organizations, and
organize Homecoming and many
student related events throughout the
year. Stop by for information about all
kinds of extracurricular activities.

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
1 1 a.m. -6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Hours are subject to change to benefit
students.

Though the Snack Bar is primarily a cash
sales operation, students may also use
their meal tickets during designated
hours to purchase items at breakfast,
lunch or dinner. If selections exceed the
amount allotted for a meal, the student
simply pays the difference in cash.

Gameroom-The gameroom, located in
the basement of the Student Center,
features billiards, foosball, pingpong,
pinball machines, and games. It is open
from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday-
Friday, from 1 2 noon until 8 p.m. on
Saturday, and from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.
on Sunday. Hours may vary, depending,
upon demand and availability of
personnel.

I.D. Cards-Student I.D. cards are made
in the basement of the Student Center.
This photo I.D. card is a WGC student's

In addition to understanding the academic setup and knowing some of the people who help run things, you'll need to know
where some departments and services are located. It's true that it takes new students only a few days to learn the campus,
but the information and tips listed in this section are intended to make that job easier.

permanent identification and does not
normally have to be replaced as long as
the student remains enrolled.

Your I.D. card has many uses: as a
meal card once you have paid for the
meal plan and had your card vali-
dated, as your library card, as your
free admission ticket to athletic events
and plays, as official identification
during registration, when cashing
checks, when visiting the Health
Center, and many more.

There is a $10.00 charge for replacing a
lost I.D. card. Except during registration
and add/drop each quarter, I.D. cards
are made only during the posted hours.
Contact the Student Activities Office in
the Student Center for information
about when to have a replacement card
made (836-6526, campus ext. 6526).

Conference Rooms-Seven meeting/
conference rooms are available in the
Student Center for use by campus
organizations on a reservation basis. To
reserve a room, call the Student Activi-
ties Office at 836-6481, campus exten-
sion 6481 .

GYMNASIUM AND OTHER
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

HPE Building, Pool and Student Rec-
reation Center-The Health-Physical Edu-
cation Building is one of the most heavily
scheduled facilities on campus. Classes
and team practices and games are given
highest priority for use of the building,
but regular hours for free swim are
scheduled in the pool area, generally
from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and from 1 :00 until
6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from
the first to the last day of classes each
quarter.

The Student Recreation Center, known
as "the pavilion" because it was once an
open pavilion which has now been
enclosed, is the main facility scheduled
for open recreation. It is used for classes
in the mornings and early afternoons,
and intramural competition is also held
here. Check with the Intramural and
Open Recreation Office for a current
schedule of open recreation times each
quarter. These hours do vary depending
upon seasonal athletic activity.

Intramural offices are located in the
basement of the old Auditorium, which
has been renovated as a recreational
facility. A student weight room is also
located here.

Tennis Courts-Located adjacent to the
H-PE Building are six tennis courts which
are open to students on a first-come,
first-serve basis. As with other athletic
facilities, classes and official team
activities do have priority for use of the
courts, which remain lighted until
midnight.

Track and Playing Fields-Also open to
members of the college community are
the track, located just above the Food
Services Building, and several practice
and intramural playing fields. These
areas may be scheduled for group
activity by contacting the Coordinator of
Intramurals and Open Recreation at 836-
661 7. As always, officially scheduled
intercollegiate or intramural team
practices and games take priority over an
individual's use of any facility.

The Baseball Field, which is located
adjacent to the Biology-Chemistry
Building, is off limits to everyone except
the baseball team and those participat-
ing in official team related activities.

Fitness Trail-A one and one-half mile
fitness trail is located in the area around
the track and behind the Food Services
Building. Look behind Food Services for
the starting point of the trail, which is
open year round to all members of the
college community.

RESIDENCE HALLS

Twelve major structures on campus are
residence halls, in which approximately
2,500 West Georgia students live. All
freshmen who are not married or do not
live at home with parents are required to
live on campus, and many upperclass-
men choose to do so. Some halls are for
men or women only, while others are
co-educational with separate wings for
men and women.

Except in the case of Tyus Hall, visitation
hours for guests and those who do not
live in the halls are limited. Visitation
hours begin at noon every day and end
at midnight Sunday through Thursday
and at 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday
nights. After 9:00 p.m., men must have
a female escort when in a women's hall
and vice versa. No escort is needed
before 9:00 p.m. or in the main lobby of
each building. On-campus residents as
well as all guests in the halls are subject
to the residence hall policies and
regulations published in the Residence
Hall Handbook distributed by the
Department of Residence Life.

The map of the campus and the listings
of numbers for all telephone pay stations
in the residence halls, both of which are
published in this book, will assist you in
locating and contacting friends who live
on campus.

LIBRARY

The Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library,
located on Brumbelow Street in the

SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED

The college extends the opportunities of higher education to
the physically and learning 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 disabled students, including pre-en-
rollment interviews, counseling, and readers. Office in Man-
deville Hall.

Dr. Ann Phillips
Services for the Disabled

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center of back campus, currently houses
over 275,000 volumes, more than
1 34,000 U.S. Government documents,
and approximately 832,000 microforms.
It features study and conference rooms,
study carrels, microfilm and reading
rooms, and research study areas for
graduate students. During the academic
year, the library is open during the
following hours:

Monday-Thursday ...7:30 a.m. -10 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m. -10 p.m.

Between quarters ... 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

(Closed weekends)

Holidays ... Closed as per notice posted

The system for circulating books and
other materials dictates that a WGC I.D.
card 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 10c
per day; however, there is a six day
grace period after which the full amount
of the fine will be collected.

A special feature of the library is the
Annie Bell Weaver Special Collections
Room, dedicated in 1 981 to Ms. Weaver,
who was for many years the head
librarian at the college. This collection
contains 1 7,000 rare volumes and pieces
of manuscript material.

You may find there are times when
you'd like to use the library's late study
room, open 24 hours a day during the
quarter. There is an outside, ground
level entrance to this area just off the
academic quadrangle so that students
may come and go after regular library
hours.

HEALTH SERVICE

The Student Health Center, which
houses both an outpatient clinic and the

infirmary, is under the supervision of a
full-time physician. Nurses are on duty
around the clock from 3:00 p.m. on
Sunday until 1 1 :00 p.m. on Friday. The
Center is in operation from the day
residence halls open through the last day
of exams each quarter, except during
the Thanksgiving recess and the Fourth
of July holiday.

For observation and minor illnesses,
students are admitted to the infirmary as
directed by the physician. Although
most illnesses of students can be
successfully treated by Health Center
personnel, it is sometimes necessary to
refer a student to other medical person-
nel or facilities for special services such as
x-ray, surgery and dentistry. Whenever
this occurs or whenever a student
chooses the services of medical person-
nel or facilities other than those available
in the Health Center, he or she must pay
the cost. If the medication needed for
treatment is not available in the Health
Center, it must be purchased from a
local druggist by the student.

Many tests done within the Health
Center laboratory are included in the
students' health fee. Other lab tests
done in-house or processed by Carroll-
ton or Atlanta laboratories are charged
to the student at cost. X-rays at Tanner
Medical Center also are charged to the
student.

The utilization of town physicians is paid
for by the Health Service if the College
physician is unavailable to the nurses
who deem consultation necessary or if
an emergency requires the services of
the hospital's emergency room and if
the student has no medical insurance.
An authorization slip from the College
Health Center must accompany the
student. The College will pay the
emergency room fee, the emergency
room physician fee, and ambulance

transportation to Tanner
Medical Center from the
campus when required
in an emergency
situation and after the
student has filed for any
available medical
insurance. Students
must pay for drugs,

Library

Charles Beard, Director

Jane Sapp

Jan Ruskell

Betty Jobson

John McPherson

Dianne Atwater

laboratory work, X-rays, and other
expenses incurred from emergency
room usage. Any persons going directly
to the hospital or doctor's office are
responsible for fees incurred. Students
are also responsible for all medical bills
incurred during periods when the Health
Service is closed.

Students should remember that, if
they are covered by personal or
parents' insurance, it is essential that
an insurance policy number be in their
possession.

Foreign students are required to have
health insurance. For information the
student should contact the International
Student Advisor in the Student Develop-
ment Center.

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 protection of life and
personal liberties, protection of personal
property, enforcement of college
regulations and state statues, traffic and
parking control, and the prevention 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 OR
ASSISTANCE DURING ANY EMERGENCY,
DIAL 836-6600 or ext. 6600 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. All students are respon-
sible for knowing the rules and regula-
tions provided in this pamphlet, a copy
of which they are given when registering
a vehicle with the department.

MANDEVILLE HALL

Many of the administrative offices with
which students are likely to have contact
are located on the front drive in a
building which used to be a residence
hall but is now all office spaces, Man-
deville Hall. Included among these are

the Graduate School Office, Develop-
mental Studies and the Testing Offices,
and all of the following offices in the
Division of Student Services: Vice-
President's Office, Admissions, Residence
Life, Placement and Cooperative
Education, Student Employment Referral
Service, Financial Aid, Student Develop-
ment Center (counseling), and the
Registrar's Office. Sooner or later,
everyone needs to see someone in one
of these offices, so you might as well
learn where Mandeville Hall is and who
can be found there. Ask in any office in
the building for information and
directions.

FOOD SERVICES

Still referred to by some as Z-6, its
architectural designation, the Food
Services Building is home of the student
cafeteria, which is run by ARA Services
by contractual arrangements with the
college. This is where weekday meals
are served to those who hold meal
tickets and to those who wish to buy
meals on a cash basis. The Food Services
Building also contains a private dining
room and a large multi-purpose area on
the lower level where dances, parties,
movies, coffee houses and other types of
entertainment are held.

Though serving times may vary depend-
ing upon the number of meal ticket
holders, these are the expected hours of
operation and cash prices for each meal:

Breakfast $2.60 7:00-10:00 a.m.

Lunch $3.40 1 1 :00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Dinner $4.30 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Three weekday meal ticket plans are
available, plus a weekend plan offering 2
meals daily on Saturday and Sunday
($95). The one-meal weekday plan
($204) is for any meal once each day in

Food Services or for a set allocation at
the Snack Bar for one meal daily. With
the two-meal plan ($320), the student
may choose any two meals each day at
either location, and of course with the
three-meal plan ($364), the student is
entitled to three meals each day.
Students may alternate locations of their
meals on the same day but may not use
their tickets for 2 servings of the same
meal in one day.

All meal plans are non-transferrable;
in other words, one student's meal
ticket may not be used by any other
student. To do so is a violation of the
student conduct code of the college and
will result in the student's being referred
for disciplinary action.

BUSINESS SERVICES

In Melson Hall on Front Campus Drive,
the Business Office maintains on the first
floor a cashier's window where students,
upon presentation of their I.D. cards,
may cash personal checks up to $40.
The cashier's window is open from 8:30
until 1 1 :45 a.m. and from 1 :00 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 elsewhere.

For complete information about fees and

charges, Business Office policies, refund

regulations, cancellation

deadlines, etc., see the

college catalog or the

guarterly class schedule,

or contact the Business

Office (telephone 836-

6400, campus ext.

6400). Incidentally, it is

University System policy

that all fees and charges

are subject to change at any time, but of
course college officials attempt to keep
students posted well in advance of any
expected increases.

DAY CARE

The Campus Day Care Center is oper-
ated for the children of students, faculty
and staff with first priority given to
students' children. Enrollment is limited
to 1 5 three and four year olds. Weekday
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
following the schedule of regular class
days each quarter.

A fee of $50 per month is charged and a
non-refundable registration fee of $50 is
required. For applications and further
information, contact the Department of
Early Childhood Education at 836-6559.
Registrations for the following year are
held on spring quarter registration day
each March.

Admissions

Ken Terry

Jill Senfeld

Doyle Bickers, Director

Jennifer Payne

David Milford

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Sylvia Shortt, 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 her up and get to know her. She can
provide assistance and advice about a wide range of concerns
and will do everything she can to help you adjust to your new
environment. Office in Mandeville Hall.

Sylvia Shortt
Coordinator, International Services

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Dr. Tracy P. Stallings
Director, College Relations

Public Safety

Lt. Gary Chasteen

Diane Brooks

Lt. Ellen Rainey

Dr. Richard A. Folk

Director, Budget and Research

Services

Virginia Herron

Business Services/

Financial Aid

Jackie Howie

Bruce Brewer, Director

Laura Cobb

Placement and Cooperative Education

Not only do the staff in this office help find jobs for graduates
and place students in coop positions, but they also help cur-
rently enrolled students find parttime jobs during college and
fulltime jobs during the summers and Christmas breaks. Office
in Mandeville Hall.

Ann Phillips

Marileen Eubanks-Nichols

Sylvia Shortt

Jerry Hall, Assistant Dean of Student

Services

Student Development

The counselors in the Student Development Center assist
students with personal, career, and educational concerns.
They offer a professional, confidential counseling service to
enrolled students, and the services are free, except for a smal
fee for career placements tests. Offices in Mandeville Hall.

CAMPUS COMPUTING

The Computer Center at West Georgia
College offers a host of computing and
related support services. All faculty and
students have access to the academic
mainframe computer and to several
microcomputer labs located throughout
the campus. These resources are
generally available from 10:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday, and 3:00-7:00
p.m. on Sunday.

For further information about the
computing resources, prospective users
should refer to the "Handbook of

Academic Computing Resources."

WGC is also tied into the University
System Computer Network (USCN)
which supplies computing resources to
all of the state colleges in Georgia.

The Handbook and specific policies are
available in the following locations.

Information and assistance is available
from Academic User Services from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (836-6604).

M/P Apple Lab

Math/Physics bldg. rm. 1 1 3

836-6609

Business PC Lab

Sch. of Bus. bldg. rm.

134

836-6471

Advanced PC Lab

Business Annex bldg.

836-6474

Education Apple Lab

Education Center

836-6573

Sch. of Arts & Sciences

Social Science 212

836-6409

Terminal Cluster

Library

836-6609

SOFTWARE AND INTELLEC-
TUAL RIGHTS

Respect for intellectual labor and
creativity is vital to academic discourse
and enterprise. This principle applies to
works of all authors and publishers in all
media. It encompasses respect for the

right to acknowledgement, right to
privacy, and right to determine the
form, manner, and terms of publica-
tion and distribution.
Because electronic information is
volatile and easily reproduced,
respect for the work and personal
expression of others is especially

critical in computer environments.
Violations of authorial integrity,
including plagiarism, invasion of
privacy, unauthorized access, and trade
secret and copyright violations, may be
grounds for sanctions against members
of the academic community.

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Student Government

Any full time undergraduate or graduate
student is eligible to participate in
Student Government. The S.G.A. enacts
legislation 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 and the
Freshman Council. The student body
elects a President, Vice-President and
Judiciary Chairman. The constitution
calls for a Student Congress consisting of
20 voting representatives. Seventeen of
these are from the student body at large
and three are from the Freshman
Council.

The S.G.A. office is located on the
lower level of the Student Center
across from the game room. The
officers welcome you to visit the
S.G.A. office and solicit your advice,
participation, and support. The
telephone number is 836-6526,
campus ext. 6526. Officers for 1989-
90 are Robby Duty, President; Tom
Shafer, Vice President; Scott Bleicken,
Judiciary Chair.

Student Activity Fee

Each student taking over 5 hours per
quarter is required to pay a student
activity fee. For this fee, students receive
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 Student Activities Council.
Activity money is also used to fund fine
arts, athletics, debate, the concert
band,opera workshops, and many other
college activities. A joint committee of
faculty and students makes recommen-

Student Activities
Linda Picklesimer, Director
Monique Earle
Chris Geiger

dations each year on how the activity fee
should be allocated to various student
groups and activities.

Become involved in your Student
Government Association and have a
voice in saying where your activity fee
money should be spent.

Student Organizations
Handbook

A Student Organizations Handbook is
available from the Student Activities
Office. It is an absolute must for all
officers of student organizations. In
addition to many practical suggestions,
such as how to write a constitution and
how to run a meeting, the booklet
contains detailed instructions and
procedures for reserving campus
facilities, using college-owned vehicles,
getting material printed on campus,
publicizing an event, inviting speakers to
campus, posting notices on bulletin
boards, mailing to students and others,
soliciting for funds and prizes, control-
ling hazing, and permitting alcoholic
beverages at events. The publication is
also useful to anyone interested in
forming a student organization

The staff of the Student Activities Office
conducts an annual review of all student
organizations to determine their
eligibility to be registered as official
student groups. They enforce the
college regulations and rules relating to
student organizations, including the
policies on hazing, the use of alcoholic
beverages at student functions, posting
of advertisements for public events, and
other related matters.

Contact the Student Activities Office for
a copy of the Organizations Handbook
and drop by the office if you have
questions about any particular group,
regulations governing student groups,
how to become a
member of a group, or
how to get a group
organized. Don't let the
sometimes frantic
activity in this office put
you off. Hang in there
and let someone know
what you want. A staff
member will be glad to

help you.

Student Activities
Council(SAC)

The Student Activities Council provides a
variety of social, cultural, and educa-
tional programs and co-sponsors events
with other campus organizations. In
addition to providing entertainment at
least three nights a week, SAC plans
major events each quarter.

Students are encouraged to offer
suggestions and join the various com-
mittees which make up the SAC. The
committees include contemporary
music, films, recreation, special events,
publicity, lyceum, and the technical
committee.

The SAC is coordinated by an executive
branch composed of a chairman,
secretary, and the chairmen of the seven
committees. The Director and Assistant
Director of Student Activities act in an
advisory capacity.

Many events are free, and for others
there is a nominal admission charge.
The SAC office is located on the ground
floor of the Student center, and inter-
ested students are welcome to stop by.
The phone number is 836-6526, campus
ext. 6526.

Religious Croups

Various religious organizations assume
responsibility for directing religious
activities on campus, encouraging
church attendance, endeavoring to instill
in students a deeper understanding of
their faith, and engaging generally in
programs of religious emphasis.

Student religious organizations include
the Inter-Faith Council, the AL-IKHLAS,
the Baptist Student Union, Campus
Outreach, Canterbury Club, Chi Alpha,
In Convenant with Christ, Presbyterians
In Action, United Voices Gospel Choir,
and Wesley Foundation.

Black Student Alliance

The purpose of the Black Student
Alliance (BSA) is to promote positive
cultural understanding through aca-
demic and social events. It organizes
and promotes knowledge of African
heritage and presents it through

There are good times to be had by anyone who seeks them, and always another job to be done by someone who's willing, among
the more than 75 registered student groups at West Georgia. Departmental organizations. . . social, recreational and athletic
activities. . . religious and service groups. . . fine arts for performers and patrons. . . honorary and academic pursuits. . . intramural
and intercollegiate sports. . . student government. . . parties and entertainment. . . Do something constructive, and HAVE FUN!

extracurricular programming. BSA is
open to all members of the WGC
community who wish to gain a greater
understanding of African culture.

Student Publications

The West Georgian is the student edited
and managed campus newspaper,
distributed free at various campus
locations on Wednesdays. All students
are invited to work on the staff in news,
sports, arts, and photography. The
office is located on the lower level of the
Student Center and the phone number
is 836-6527, campus ext. 6527.

The Eclectic is a literary magazine
published each spring quarter. It
contains poetry, prose, art, and photog-
raphy. Material should be submitted to
Eclectic in care of the WGC English
Department. A brief biographical
publication sketch is requested.

WWGC FM 90.7 and Campus
Closeup

WWGC-FM, the college radio station, is
managed and operated by students and
provides change-of-pace entertainment
for the campus and surrounding areas as
well as valuable instruction and experi-
ence for those students in the mass
communications field. West Georgia
Gloseup, which airs quarterly on the local
cable TV network, provides similar
opportunities for those students inter-
ested in television production.

The Arts

From Broadway plays to opera to jazz
bands, West Georgia College's fine arts
departments offer many opportunities
for student performance. Both music
and speech-theatre productions are
scheduled year round with many
performance groups active on campus.

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

Music

The 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.

The Chamber Singers is a small choral
group noted for singing madrigals. This
group presents an annual Christmas
celebration in full costume of old
England.

The WGC Marching Band is one of the
larger musical groups on campus. The
West Georgia Wind Ensemble, the
Concert Band, and the jazz Ensemble
frequently tour high schools in the state
performing contemporary band litera-
ture.

Opera Workshop is another highly
entertaining musical activity and has for
several years presented performances of
major operas. There are a number of
other small choral and instrumental
groups which perform quarterly on
campus.

Theatre

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The
Diary of Anne Frank, and Crimes of the
Heart are among past theater produc-
tions. Each fall a major drama is staged
for a week-long run.

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

Music and theatre combine in the spring
for a week-long performance of a
musical such as South Pacific, Fiddler on
the Roof, and Oklahoma.

Debate

West Georgia College has an outstand-
ing debate program. In 1979 the
college's top team ranked third in the
entire nation, and in the 1980-81
season, two West Georgia teams
received first round bids to go to the
national Debate Tournament. This was
only the second time that any school in
the southeast had received two first
round bids. For more than ten consecu-
tive years WGC has been invited to
compete for the
national champi-
onship.

Debate coach Dr.
Chester Gibson
has received many
awards for his
work in the debate

program and was recently presented the
National Coach of the Year award by the
Philodemic Debating Society of Geor-
getown University.

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. For additional information and
schedules, contact the Coordinator of
Intramurals and Recreation, telephone
836-661 7, campus ext. 661 7, located in
the basement of the old Auditorium.

Intercollegiate Athletics

West Georgia College has not only one
of the most varied intercollegiate athletic
programs among college division
schools nationally, but it is among the
most successful as well.

The College fields men's intercollegiate
athletic teams in baseball, basketball,
cross country, football, golf and tennis,
while women's programs are offered in
basketball, cross country, softball, tennis
and volleyball. All of West Georgia
College's men's and women's teams are
affiliated with Division II of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Ruth Dicks
Director of Intramurals

West Georgia College is a member of the
nine-school Gulf South Conference
which represents Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi and Tennessee. The Confer-
ence boasts 19 national championships
in eight sports since 1970 and annually
places teams in the championship
tournaments of virtually every sport of
NCAA Division II competition.

Unique to West Georgia is that the
Braves have to their credit the state's first
and only national collegiate basketball
championship. Also, since West Georgia
became a Gulf South Conference
member, the Braves have captured two
league basketball titles.

When football was re-established at West
Georgia in 1 981 after an absence of
twenty-three years, a predominantly
freshman team startled the college
football world by turning in an unbeaten
season and earning a number six
national ranking. In 1982, the Braves
won the national championship in
Division III, thereby making West
Georgia one of only six schools in the
nation ever to win national titles in both
football and basketball.

West Georgia also is noted for its
women's intercollegiate athletic teams.
The women's basketball team won the
conference title in 1989. Volleyball also
has been successful, having won
numerous state championships.

Greeks

As in many other American colleges and
universities, fraternities and sororities
play a distinctive role at West Georgia
College. They offer opportunities for
students to develop lasting friendships,
contribute to the broader community
through service, and participate in social,
cultural, and athletic activities. Eighteen
Greek letter social organizations are
represented on the West Georgia
College campus.

A Black Greek Council, Interfraternity
Council, and Panhellenic Council exist to
govern the fraternities and sororities.
Among other responsibilities, the three
councils coordinate membership
selection process standards (Rush) for
group conduct, plan various activities
such as Greek Week and service projects,

and design public relations publications.

Panhellenic formal Rush is held the week
before classes begin for fall quarter.
During the summer, registration forms
are sent to all women accepted to West
Georgia for the fall quarter. There is a
minimal charge to cover the cost of
activities for the week.

Panhellenic, The Black Greek Council,
and Interfraternity Council also hold
open Rush functions the first two weeks
of each quarter. Information can be
obtained from announcements on
bulletin boards, individual fraternity or
sorority members, or the Student
Activities Office. All students, depending
upon individual fraternity or sorority
rules, are invited to participate in Rush.

The Greek social organizations are listed
below:

Black Greek Council-
Fraternities Sororities

Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Kappa Alpha

Kappa Alpha Psi Delta Sigma Theta

Omega Psi Phi Sigma Gamma Rho

Zeta Phi Beta

Interfraternity Council-
Fraternities

Alpha Tau Omega Pi Kappa Alpha

Chi Phi Sigma Nu

Kappa Sigma Tau Kappa Epsilon

Panhellenic Council-
Sororities

Alpha Gamma Delta Delta Delta Delta
Alpha Xi Delta Kappa Delta

Chi Omega Phi Mu

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-Encourages
superior scholastic achievement among
female students in their first year, open
to those who have completed 1 5-45
quarter hours with a GPA of 3.5 or
better.

Beta Gamma Sigma-National business
honor society, encourages scholarship
among business students and fosters
integrity in the business world.

Delta Omega Chi-Pre-med honor

society for juniors and seniors, with
invitations to membership based on
academic excellence and interest in the
medical field.

Gamma Theta Upsilon-An international
honorary geographical society. Regular
members must have completed 3
courses in geography with a 3.0 overall
GPA.

Ingram Scholars-An organization whose
dual purpose is to recognize superior
scholarship and, through monthly
meetings, to encourage faculty-student
interaction. Membership by invitation
based upon academic performance.

Kappa Delta Pi-An honor society for
junior, senior, and graduate students
who excel in the area of education.

Kappa Mu Epsilon-A national mathe-
matics honor society. Membership is
based on excellence in math courses and
a superior college academic record.

Omicron Delta Kappa-A leadership
honorary for junior and senior men and
women.

Order of Omega-a national Greek
leadership society based on scholarship
and service to the Greek system.

Phi Alpha Theta-An international 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 educa-
tion fraternity. Prospective members
must be approved by members and
must have a baccalaureate or earned
graduate degree.

Phi Eta Sigma-encourages and rewards
high scholastic attainment among
freshmen in institutions of higher
learning.

Phi Kappa Phi-Emphasizes scholarship
and stimulates mental achievement by
the prize of membership, which is by
invitation to seniors and graduate
students.

Phi Mu Alpha-An honor society promot-
ing excellence in music.
Phi Sigma Iota-Foreign language honor"
society for juniors, seniors, graduate
students and faculty. Requires overall B
average and B average in foreign
languages.
Pi Gamma Mu-National honor fraternity

for the social sciences, it promotes
interest in and recognizes excellence of
students in the social sciences.
Pi Sigma Alpha-A national political
science honor society. Members must
attain high standards of scholarship in
both political science and all their
academic work.

Sigma Alpha lota-A national honor
society for female students studying
toward a degree in music. Members
must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in music
classes.

Sigma Tau Delta-A national honor
society for the purpose of stimulating
interest in literary activities. Members
must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in English
courses.

Departmental Organizations
and Professional Fraternities

Accounting Club

Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Administra-
tion)

American Institute of Biological Sciences

Anthropology Club

Computer Club

French Club

Geology Club

Marketing Club

Men's Glee Club

Phi Beta Lambda (Business Education)

Physics-Engineering club

Society of Criminology

Spanish Club

Student Council for Exceptional Children

Student Georgia Association of Educators
(SGAE)

Student Nurses Association

Student Wellness Advisory Team

West Georgia Theatre Company

Special Interest Groups

Adventure Gaming Society-promotes
the constructive use of imagination
through adventure gaming and science
fiction and fantasy arts.

Aikido Club-Promotes the arts of Aikido,
both the martial arts skills and philoso-
phy of life.

Black Student Alliance-Addresses

minority concerns through social and
educational programs.

Bravettes Drill Team-Provide halftime
entertainment during games and acts as
a pep squad.

Cavaliers club-Assists Alpha Kappa Alpha

sorority with its projects and activities.

Cheerleaders-Promotes spirit during
football and basketball games.

Chess Federation-Provides recreation
and promotes the art of chess on the
campus.

Circle K-Provides opportunities for
leadership training in service to the
campus and community and promotes
good fellowship and high scholarship.

College Republicans-Promotes the

principles of the Republican Party among
WGC students and aids in the election of
Republican candidates at all levels of
government.

Flag Corps-Coordinates halftime
performance with the Marching Band
during football season and promotes
school spirit.

Gay/Lesbian Awareness-a support
group that also promotes public
education and awareness concerning
issues of the gay and lesbian popula-
tions.

Honors Council-Represents students
participating in the WGC Honors
Program and plans events of interest to
Honor Students.

International Club-With membership
open to all international students at
WGC, the group learns about lifestyles
and culture of the U.S. and other
countries, make trips, and informs others
of various cultures of the world.

Judo Club-Develops its members
physically to help them defeat their
competitors in tournament play and
encourages the perfection of their
characters.

Majorettes-Perform at half-time football
and basketball games. Open to students
who demonstrate experience in twirling.

Men's Volleyball Club-Organizes men
who demonstrate a desire to participate
in a competitive non-contact sport in the
form of volleyball.

National Organization for Women-
Brings women into full participation in
the mainstream of American society
now, exercising all privileges and respon-
sibilities thereof in truly equal partner-
ship with men.

Position One Dance Company-A

contemporary dance group, whose male

and female members are selected by
audition, performs jazz, country, and
modern dances.

PSI Club-Designed to increase the
awareness and understanding of psychic
phenomena.

Residence Hall Association-Provides
programming, development, and unity
among campus residence halls. Open to
representatives from each hall.

Soccer Club-An intercollegiate club
open to men who demonstrate a skill in
playing soccer.

Sports Medicine Club-Composed of
athletic team trainers and other inter-
ested students, the group promotes
knowledge of athletic training and sports
medicine.

Student Activities Council (SAC)-

Produces, promotes and presents social,
cultural, and entertainment programs
funded by student activity fees.

Student League-Promotes WGC by
participating in orientation and visitation
days and promotes leadership develop-
ment among student groups.

Students for America-Promotes the

principles of economic freedom, political
liberty, responsible government and
Judeo-Christian values among WGC
students.

Swordsmanship Club-helps members
develop a proficiency in one or more
styles of swordsmanship.

United Voices Gospel Choir-Promotes
spiritual growth, fellowship, unity, and
creates a spiritual atmosphere among
students by sharing through song and
praises with the communities of Georgia.

West Georgia Gems-serve as hostesses
at all Brave's home football games and
during official visits by recruits after
football season.

West Georgia Right to Life-Educates
the student body on the issue of
abortion.

WWGC Album 91-Student-run campus
radio station.

Young Democrats-Promotes the policies
and practices consistent with the highest
principles of the Democratic Party,
supports Democratic candidates and
promotes political power by young
people.

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Rules and Regulations

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

If you're unsure about any policies
mentioned here, there are some places
to go for information. For example if
you're planning an event and need
assistance, stop by the Student Activities
Office in the Student Center or tele-
phone 836-6526, campus ext. 6526.
Questions concerning personal conduct
should be directed to the residence hall
staff or the Vice President's Office in
Student Services, Mandeville Hall;
telephone 836-6423, campus ext. 6423.
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 or document.

Other college publications containing
rules and regulations with which
students should become familiar are the
Residence Hall Handbook (available from
the Office of Residence Life), the Traffic
Code (a booklet distributed by the De-
partment of Public Safety), and the WCC
Catalog.

Personal Conduct

The following passage comes from the
introduction to the Student Conduct
Code of WGC and should be taken to
heart:

"Students are admitted to West Georgia
College with the expectation that they
will have developed acceptable personal
standards of conduct and ethics.
Students are expected to have a respon-
sible attitude toward regulations and
standards of the college, and the laws of
the community, state and nation, and to
respect the standards of their fellow
students.

"College regulations go into effect at the
time a student matriculates and continue

until the time of graduation or with-
drawal. 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."

A complete statement of the Student
Conduct Code, its rules, procedures,
guarantees of students rights, discipli-
nary measures, and appeal procedure is
given in Appendix A of this handbook.

Student I.D. Cards

Each student who registers and pays fees
receives a photo identification 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 $1
should the card be lost or destroyed.
Cards are made by the Student Activities
Office staff in the Student Center, lower
level.

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 financial transactions with the
Business Office, as an admission ticket to
sporting and cultural events, for identifi-
cation purposes by personnel in the
Registrar's Office, Testing Office, Health
Service and Public Safety Department,
and is validated as the student's meal
ticket.

Should a college official in 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 with-
draws from school, the I.D. card must be
turned in to the Registrar's Office 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 admis-
sions, student promotions and the like.

I.D. Cards for Student's
Dependents

Because of demands to make college
activities more accessible to dependents
of West Georgia students, the college
has instituted an I.D. card for spouses
and children of West Georgia students.
These cards entitle the holders to
participate in the following functions on
the same basis as WGC students:
movies, game room, basketball games,
football games, concerts, special events,
theater productions, gym facilities, and
library.

The cost for a student dependent I.D.
card is $1 5 a year for adults, $7.50 per
year for dependents aged 6-1 7, and free
for children under the age of 6. The fee
is prorated: adults pay $15 in the fall
quarter, $10 in the winter, and $5 in the
spring quarter. Children aged 6-1 7 pay
$7.50 in the fall quarter, $5 in the
winter, and $2.50 in the spring. The
cost for a card to be effective in the
summer only is $5 for adults and $2.50
for children aged 6-1 7.

Contact the Student Activities Office in
the Student Center for information
about obtaining student dependent I.D.
cards.

The Traffic Code and
Designated Parking Zones

Everyone who operates or parks a vehicle
on campus is required to register with
the Department of Public Safety in
Aycock Hall. With so many cars and
limited parking spaces in certain areas, it
is necessary to have a system of desig-
nated parking zones on campus.

Residence hall students are assigned to
zones near their halls, commuting
students are assigned to other areas, and
the faculty and staff also have approved
zones. There are some larger, outlying
parking areas which are unrestricted so
far as the zoning is concerned. The
decal or parking permit affixed to the
rear left bumper of vehicles designates
the approved parking zone for that
vehicle, and drivers who park in inappro-
priate zones will be ticketed with parking
violations. This system is designated to
limit traffic flow within the campus so

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By most definitions, whether based on legal age limits or other criteria, college students are adults, and as members of the college
community, they are generally treated as such. What frequently is not so obvious at first, however, and sometimes not so comfort-
able, is the corresponding feature of this arrangement - responsibility.

This section of the handbook is designed to acquaint students with some of their rights and responsibilities as West Georgia College
students.

that it will not become more and more
congested.

Inevitably, there are some students who
flagrantly ignore parking regulations,
and some of these will accumulate
parking tickets by the score, resulting in
"holds" being placed on their registra-
tion for classes for next quarter because
of the large bill they owe the college. To
avoid a hassle, pay all traffic and parking
tickets promptly.

A Traffic Appeals Committee, headed by
the elected Student Judiciary Chairman,
meets regularly to hear appeals on
parking tickets and related matters. All
moving violations which occur on
campus, however, are handled through
the city or state courts and cannot be
appealed through the Traffic Appeals
Committee. See the Traffic Code
booklet, available from the Department
of Public Safety, for complete details
about registering vehicles, traffic and
parking areas, and the appeals proce-
dure in parking related cases.

Peaceful Demonstrations

The following statement gives the policy
of the college allowing peaceful demon-
strations and expressions of dissent. See
Appendix C for a full statement of the
philosophy and policy of the Board of
Regents of the University System
regarding disruptive behavior.

Recognizing the rights of free speech
and peaceful assembly as fundamental
to the democratic process, the college
supports the right of students to express
their views or to peacefully protest and
peacefully dissent against actions and
opinions with which they disagree.

On-campus demonstrations, cleared at
least 48 hours in advance through the
office of the Vice President for Student
Services, may be conducted in areas
which are generally available to students
provided such demonstrations are
conducted in an orderly manner, do not
interfere with classes, scheduled meet-
ings 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 interfere with the pursuits of
teaching, learning, campus activities, or
any college process.

Alcoholic Beverage Policy

Georgia law requires that individuals be
21 years of age or older in order to
possess or consume alcoholic beverages;
therefore, the policy below has been
adopted. For additional information on
a student's personal responsibility
regarding alcoholic beverages, see the
Student Conduct Code, Appendix A.

1 . Alcoholic beverages will not be served
nor brought into any function on
campus at which persons under the
age of twenty-one will be present.

2. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited in all areas of the campus
other than individual residence hall
rooms and those authorized in item 3
below.

3. Alcoholic beverages (beer and wine
only) may be served at or brought to
scheduled events on campus where
persons under the age of twenty-one
will not be present in the Food
Service Building, the Pavilion, the
Alumni House, and the area known as
Love Valley. All such events must be
approved by the Vice President for
Student Services or his designee, who
will require appropriate supervision.

4. The sale in any manner of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited. The legal
definition of "sale" includes exchange
of money, before, during or after the
events, including but not limited to
coupons, admission charges, and
"donations."

5. No college funds, including Student
Activities funds and residence hall
social fees, shall be used to purchase
alcoholic beverages.

6. The furnishing of alcoholic beverages
to persons under the age of twenty-
one and the possession or consump-
tion of alcoholic beverages by persons
under the age of twenty-one will
subject the violator to college
disciplinary action and/or arrest.

7. No alcohol can be served at any Rush
function.

8. Advertising of events at which
alcoholic beverages will be served
cannot include references to alcohol
nor imply sponsorship by the college.

Alcoholic Beverage Guide-
lines For Student Organiza-
tions

A sponsoring organization and its
officers may be held legally accountable
for incidents arising from the misuse of
alcoholic beverages, including consump-
tion by persons not twenty-one years of
age or older and serving of alcoholic
beverages to intoxicated individuals.
The following suggested guidelines
should be followed when an organiza-
tion permits alcoholic beverages to be
served or brought to a function away
from the campus. Student organizations
planning to sponsor events off campus
at which alcoholic beverages will be
consumed are asked annually to attend a
workshop which is conducted by the
Office of Student Activities and addresses
legal problems and other concerns
related to such events.

1 . Events utilizing alcoholic beverages
should be in accordance with all
laws. The officers of the organiza-
tion sponsoring the event are
responsible for seeing that all
members and guests comply with
applicable laws and college policies.

2. The organization should emphasize
that participants should not drink
and drive.

3. Non-alcoholic beverages should be
made available. Food should always
be served when alcohol is present.
These should be high protein items
(cheese & crackers, hot dogs, pizza,
etc.). If popcorn and peanuts are
served they should be unsalted.

4. Intoxicated individuals should not be
served. Non-drinking individuals
should be in attendance to monitor
the consumption of alcoholic
beverages.

5. Alternatives to drinking should be
offered. Diversions should be
available (dancing, television, etc.)

6. The organization should stop serving

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alcoholic beverages at least one hour
before the function ends.

7. No contest involving alcohol should
be encouraged.

8. Open parties, meaning those with
unrestricted access, which are
structured around the consumption
of alcoholic beverages, should be
prohibited.

9. The organization and its members
should not force drinks on their
guests.

10. Fraternities, sororities, and other
organizations should develop and
support programs that seek to
educated members on alcohol
awareness.

Hazing

All hazing is forbidden at West Georgia.
Both the Student Conduct Code, which
defines acceptable limits on personal
conduct, and policies approved for the
operation of student organizations
strictly prohibit hazing of any kind. The
Student Conduct Code says "All rites
and ceremonies of induction, initiation
or orientation into college life or into the
life of any college group which tend to
occasion or allow physical or mental
suffering are prohibited." All students
should also read the much more
complete definition of hazing as it relates
to the conduct of student organizations.
It is guoted in Appendix B.

Confidentiality of Student
Records

In 1974 the U.S. Congress passed a law,
the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA), which states that an
educational institution must establish a
written policy concerning the confidenti-
ality of student education records and
that students must be notified of this
statement of policy and their rights
under the legislation. In accordance
with the Act, students at West Georgia
College are hereby notified that they
have the following rights.

1 . The right to inspect and review their
own educational records covered by
the Act.

2. The right to challenge (seek correction

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of) the contents of these records.

3. The right to a hearing, if necessary, for
a fair consideration of such a chal-
lenge.

4. The right to place an explanatory note
in the record in the event that the
challenge of contents is unsuccessful.

5. The right to withhold directory
information from publication.

6. The right to control, with certain
exceptions, the disclosure of the
contents of their records.

7. The right to be informed of the
existence and availability of the insti-
tutional policy concerning FERPA
rights.

8. The right to report violations of FERPA
legislation to the U.S. Department of
Education.

See Appendix G of this handbook for a
complete list of educational records
maintained on students, the custodians
of those records and specific policies and
procedures for administering the steps
required by FERPA.

"Home Away From Home"

Carrollton, a growing suburban home of
1 8,000 people, is also the home-away-
f rom-home for over 4,000 of West
Georgia College's 6,500 students. You
will be pleased to find how much a city
of its size has to offer to college students
and that you don't have to leave
Carrollton to satisfy most of your off-
campus needs.

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

The College urges you to treat Carroll-
ton, 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
experience in your total education, and

the College encourages you to "discover
Carrollton" while you are here.

Use of College Facilities

As any WGC student who has attended
summer school knows, facilities at the
college are sometimes used by others
than students and faculty. This is clearly
demonstrated by the large number of
drill teams, sports camps, band groups
and others who visit the campus during
the summer. The following guidelines
have been adopted by the college to
govern such use by non-college person-
nel.

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.

2. Public Service programs or meetings
which include:

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 demon-
strated 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 deter-
mined to be in the best interest of
the college.

Weather/Emergency Closing

Because of the difficulty of making up
lost time, classes are cancelled only in

extreme circumstances. In the event of
emergency college closing, announce-
ments will be made over the campus
radio station as well as radio stations in
Carrollton, Newnan, Bremen, and
Douglasville, and radio and television
stations in Atlanta.

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

The college reserves the right to sched-
ule additional class sessions should some
be cancelled.

Official announcements about class
cancellations will be made only by the
President and/or the Department of
Public Relations.

Information on closing can also be
obtained by calling the Department of
Public Safety, 836-6600 (day and night),
or the Department of Public Relations,
836-6464 (daytime only).

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 interval required
for voting."

Students should plan to submit absentee
ballots when they will be away from
home on election days, and they should
apply for the absentee ballot well in
advance of the election date.

Students may register to vote in the
Irvine S. Ingram Library on the campus.

Classification of Students for
Tuition Purposes

A student is responsible for registering
under the proper classification as an in-
state or out-of-state student. A student
classified as out-of-state who believes
that he or she is entitled to be reclassi-

fied as in-state may petition the Registrar
for a change in status. The petition must
be filed no later than midterm in order
for the student to be considered for that
quarter. If the petition is granted,
reclassification will not be retroactive to
prior quarters. The necessary forms for
this purpose are available in the Regis-
trar's Office.

A student whose reclassification petition
is denied by the Registrar may, within
five working days or one calendar week,
appeal that decision. Complete appeal
procedures are available from the Offices
of Registrar and Vice President for
Student Services, both in Mandeville
Hall.

Advertising, Solicitation,
and Selling

These policies and procedures have been
approved and are applicable to all
members of the college community:

1 . Advertising, solicitation and selling of
a commercial nature, directly by a
vendor or through a campus organi-
zation, are not permitted except in
campus publications and through
contractural arrangements with the
college Business Office as stipulated in
the policies of the Board of Regents.

2. Non-commercial selling by college-
related organizations and distribution
of non-commercial information are
allowed in public areas when ap-
proved by the Office of the Vice-
President for Student Services, which
shall establish reasonable guidelines
as to time and place.

3. The following procedures shall be
followed concerning the solicitation
of businesses and individual on or off
the campus for contributions to
projects or organization of the
college:

a. There shall be no soliciting of
funds, prizes or awards for
scholarships, loans, grants,
equipment, supplies, or other
purposes unless it is approved by
and in cooperation with the Office
of the Director of Development
and/or others expressly authorized
by the President.

b. The privilege of selling advertising
is restricted to The West Georgian
unless specific authorization is
granted by a committee consisting
of the Director of Development,
the Director of Public Relations
and the Director of Student
Activities.

Psychological Instability

Students showing evidence of psycho-
logical instability that may pose danger
to themselves or to others, or may
interfere with the normal functioning of
the college, may be required by the
Office of Student Services to see a
psychologist or psychiatrist. If the
student does not secure psychological
help, or if the student's behavior
warrants it, he or she may be withdrawn
from the college. Confirmation from a
psychologist or psychiatrist that the
student may return to the college
without danger to self or others and will
not disrupt the normal functioning of
the college is necessary for readmission.

Sexual Harassment Banned

Sexual harassment is a very sensitive
issue, and charges of sexual harassment
can lead to very real legal ramifications
for both employees and students of an
educational institution. Legal bases for
claims of sexual harassment may be
made under Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1 964, as amended, Title IX of the
1972 Education Amendments, and
Executive Order 1 1 246. An offender is
subject to criminal liability for assault
and battery and civil actions for tortious
interference with an employment
contract, intentional infliction of
emotional harm, breach of contract or
interference with the performance and
progress of students. Sexual harassment
will not be tolerated by the college and
may be grounds for immediate suspen-
sion, dismissal or other appropriate
actions.

Sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature constitute
sexual harassment when:

1 . Submission to such conduct is made
explicitly or implicitly a term or condi-
tion of an individual's employment or

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academic standing, or

2. Submission to or rejection of such
conduct is used as a basis for employ-
ment or academic decisions affecting
an individual, or

3. Such conduct interferes with an
individual's work performance or
creates an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive environment.

An aggrieved student who wishes to file
a complaint involving sexual harassment

should initiate this complaint by discuss-
ing the grievance with the appropriate
dean or director. From that point
forward, this official will advise the
student appropriately regarding addi-
tional steps in the grievance process.

To obtain a copy of the institution's
complete policy statement on sexual
harassment or to ask guestions concern-
ing sexual harassment, students should
contact one of these offices:

Affirmative Action Office
222 Mandeville Hall
Telephone 836-6435
Campus Extension 6435

or

V.P. for Student Services
116 Mandeville Hall
Telephone 836-6423
Campus Extension 6423

Students must be aware that they too
can be charged with sexual harassment
if they make unwanted sexual advances.

r

About half of all sexual assaults are
committed by someone known to
the victim. Many of these are
termed "date rape," where the
woman is coerced into unwanted
sexual activity by her date. Just as
in the case of preventing or
stopping rape by a stranger,
common sense and assertiveness
are important. Rape is rape;
whether or not you know the

Preventing Sexual Assault

rapist doesn't make it any less
rape.

If someone you know makes un-
wanted advances, don't be afraid
to resist strongly. If you say "No,"
do whatever is necessary to get
the point across. If you are going
out on a blind date or with
someone you met casually, you
might ask yourself a few questions

such as: Do I know anything
about this person? Where are we
going? Do I have enough money
to get back home by myself? Will
other people be around? Does
anyone else know where I am
going? A little advance thought
may prevent you from finding
yourself in a vulnerable situation
later.

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Problem

Academic

Advisement

Probation

Regulations

Activities

Add or Drop Courses

Addresses

Athletics

Intercollegiate

Intramurals

Auditing Classes

Bills, Fee Charges

Books & Supplies

Caps & Gowns

Catalogs

Changing Majors

Check Cashing

Closings, Emergency

Commencement

Continuing Education

Co-op

Counseling

Academic

Career

Handicapped

Personal

Credit by Examination

Declaring Majors

Degree Application

Directory Information

Dining Services

Emergencies

Employment

Events & Activities

Fees & Payments

Final Exam Schedule

Financial Aid

Foreign Student Affairs

Fraternities

Gl Bill Benefits

Grades

Graduate School

Graduation

Honors Program

I.D. Cards

Information

Internships

jobs

Library

*lf dialing from a campus phone, dial on

Problem Solving Guide

Where to Go Place

.Telephone 4

Academic Advisor Respective Office

Administrative Asst.to V.P Sanford 836-6445

Administrative Asst. to.V.P Sanford 836-6445

Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6526

Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Athletic Department H/PE 836-6533

Intramurals Office Old Auditorium Basement 836-661 7

Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Business Services Melson 836-6400

Campus Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Campus Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Admissions Mandeville 836-6416

Academic Department Respective Office

Business Services Melson 836-6400

Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Pubic Relations Bonner House 836-6424

Continuing Education Continuing Education Building 836-6610

Co-op Education Office Mandeville 836-6431

Advisor Respective Office

Student Development Mandeville

Student Development Mandeville

Student Development Mandeville

Student Development Mandeville

Testing Office Mandeville

Academic Department Respective Office

Registrar's Office Mandeville

Student Services Mandeville

Dial complete numbers:

Food Service Cafeteria Food Service Building

Snack Bar Student Center

Public Safety Aycock

Placement Office Mandeville

Student Activities Office Student Center

Business Services Melson

Registrar's Office Mandeville

Financial Aid Office Mandeville

Student Development Mandeville

Student Activities Office Student Center

Registrar's Office Mandeville

Professor Respective Office

Registrar's Office Mandeville

Graduate School Office Mandeville

Registrar's Office Mandeville

Academic Affairs Sanford

Student Activities Office Student Center

Student Services Mandeville

Placement Office Mandeville

Placement Office Mandeville

WGC Campus Library Ingram Library

ly the last four digits.

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Problem Where To Go Place Telephone*

Locate students Student Services Mandeville 836-6425

Lost and Found Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Meal Tickets Campus Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Medical Services Health Services Health Center 836-6452

Organizations Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6526

Parking

Permits Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Payment of Fines Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Appeals of Fines Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Placement Service Placement Office Mandeville 836-6431

Post Office Campus Post Office Student Center 836-6522

Police, Campus Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Radio Station WWGC FM Geography 836-6459

Reading & Study Skills Developmental Studies Mandeville 836-6435

Student Development Mandeville 836-6428

Readmission Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Refrigerator Rentals Campus Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Registration Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Residence Halls Residence Life Office Mandeville 836-6426

Residency Classification Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Scheduling Campus Activity Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6481

Scholarships Financial Aid Office Mandeville 836-6421

Sexual Harassment Affirmative Action Mandeville 836-6435

Social Security Benefits Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Sororities Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6526

Student Government Student Government Office Student Center 836-6526

Student Handbook Student Services Office Mandeville 836-6423

Summer School Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Transcripts Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Transfer Credit Evaluation Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Transfer Students Admissions Office Mandeville 836-6416

Transient Permission School Dean Respective Office

Tutoring Student Development Mandeville 836-6428

Veterans Benefits Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Visitor Parking Pass Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Weather Closings Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Withdrawal

From Course Professor & Departmental Office

From College Registrar's Office Mandeville 836-6438

Work/Study Program Financial Aid Office Mandeville 836-6421

"If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last four digits.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

Department Chairperson Building & Room No. Telephone*

Accounting & Finance Dr. Ara G. Volkan Business, 007 836-6469

Administrative Systems and Business Education ...Dr. Don Crawford Business, 142 836-6475

Art Mr. Bruce Bobick Humanities, 321 836-6521

Biology Dr. Edward Gilbert Biology/Chemistry, Main off 836-6547

Chemistry Dr. Lucille Garmon Biology/Chemistry, 106 836-6550

Counseling & Educational Psychology Dr. Arthur L. Sanders Education, 208-A 836-6554

Developmental Studies Mr. Charles Wilson Mandeville, 222 836-6435

Early Childhood Education Dr. Harry Morgan Education, 200 836-6559

Economics Dr. Richard F. Fryman Business, 46 836-6477

Educational Leadership Dr. Price M. Michael Education, 105 836-6557

English Dr. James Mathews Humanities, 1 39 836-6512

Foreign Languages Dr. Dorothy M. joiner Humanities, 154 836-6515

Geography Dr. Jim O'Malley Geography, Main Office 836-6457

Geology Dr. Summer Long Callaway, 101 836-6479

History Dr. Stephen Hanser Social Science, 21 7 836-6508

Marketing & Management Dr. Frank Hunsicker Business, 1 1 1 836-6472

Mass Communications and Theatre Arts Dr. Chester Gibson Humanities, 310 836-6518

Mathematics & Computer Science Dr. Chatty R. Pittman Math/Physics, 310 836-6489

Media Education Dr. Price M. Michael Education, 105 836-6557

Middle Grades Education/Reading Dr. Peggy Steelman, acting Education, 206 836-6560

Music Dr. Robert Coe Humanities, 105 836-6516

Nursing Ms. Jeanette Bernhardt Biology/Chemistry, 220 836-6552

Philosophy Dr. David Higgins Humanities, 144 836-6514

Physical Education & Recreation Dr. Arthur L. Sanders, acting Health/Physical Education, 201 836-6530

Physics Dr. Richard M. Prior Math/Physics, 208 836-6485

Political Science Dr. Donald Wells Social Science, 140 836-6504

Psychology Dr. Myron Arons Social Science, 31 7 836-6510

Secondary Education Dr. Edna Edwards Education, 207 836-6564

Sociology/Anthropology Dr. William T. Simons Social Science, 1 1 7 836-6505

Special Education Dr. W. Malcolm Flanagan Education, 140 836-6567

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DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES

Department Location Telephone*

Academic Affairs Sanford Hall 836-6445

Admissions Mandeville Hall 836-6416

Alumni Affairs Alumni House 836-6582

Arts and Sciences School Melson Hall 836-6405

Athletic Trainer Health-Physical Education Building 836-6530

Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Business School Business School Building 836-6467

Business Office Melson Hall 836-6400

Central Duplicating Central Duplicating 836-6483

Food Services Food Service, Building, Z-6 (Not a campus extension) 832-1496

Computer Center Math-Physics 836-6604

Continuing Education Continuing Education Building 836-6610

Cooperative Education Mandeville Hall 836-6431

Counseling (Student Development) Mandeville Hall 836-6428

Day Care Center Aycock Hall 836-6563

Developmental Studies Mandeville Hall 836-6435

Education School Education Center 836-6570

Evening Studies Continuing Education 836-6612

Financial Aid Mandeville Hall 836-6421

Graduate School Mandeville Hall 836-6419

Health Services Health Center 836-6452

Honors Office Math-Physics 836-6636

Intercollegiate Athletics Health-Physical Education Bid 836-6433

Intramural Athletics Old Auditorium Basement 836-661 7

Library Irvine S. Ingram Library 836-6492

Payroll Office Melson Hall 836-6403

Placement Mandeville Hall 836-6431

Post Office Student Center 836-6522

President Sanford Hall 836-6442

Public Relations Bonner House 836-6464

Public Safety Aycock Hall 836-6600

Registrar Mandeville Hall 836-6438

Residence Life Mandeville Hall 836-6426

Student Activities Council Student Center 836-6526

Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6526

Student Development Center Mandeville Hall 836-6428

Student Employment Referral Service Mandeville Hall 836-6431

Student Locator Service Mandeville Hall 836-6425

Student Government Student Center 836-6526

Student Services, Vice President Mandeville Hall 836-6423

Testing Mandeville Hall 836-6435

West Georgian Student Center 836-6527

WWGC Radio Station Geography & Learning Resources 836-6459

Visitors Center Bonner House 836-6481

*lf dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last four digits.

RESIDENCE HALL PAY STATIONS

If dialing head residents or resident managers from a campus phone, dial the last four digits only.

AYCOCK

2nd floor 832-91 1 1

3rd floor 832-9120

BOWDON HALL

Hall Director

1-A (101-116)

1-B (117-133)

1-C (134-150)

2-A (201-216)

2-B (217-233)

2-C (234-250)

3-A (301-316)

3-B (317-333)

3-C (334-350)

...836-6589
...832-9121
...832-9234
...832-9154
...832-9199
...832-9218
...832-9150
...832-9233
...832-9238
...832-9143

BOYKIN HALL

Head Resident 836-6590

Alpha Gamma Delta

1-A (101-1 17). ..832-9267

Kappa Delta

1-C (131 -147). ..832-9277

Chi Omega

2-A (201 -21 7). ..832-9251

Phi Mu

2-C (231 -24 7). ..832-9268

Alpha Kappa Alpha

3-A (301-31 7) ...832-9246

Tri Delta

3-C (331-347) ...832-9258

COBB HALL

Head Resident 836-6591

1-East (101 -122). ..832-9280

1 -West (1 36-1 50) ... 832-9288

2-East (202-225) ...832-9320

2-West (226-248). ..832-931 4

DOWNS HALL

Hall Director

Main Lobby

1-B (101-118)

1-C (121-136)

1-D (141-156)

2-B (201-218)

2-C (221-236)

2-D (214-256)

3-B (301-318)

3-C (321-336)

3-D (341-356)

..836-6592
..834-9186
..834-9180
..834-9183
..834-9184
..834-9176
..834-9179
..834-9185
..834-9177
..834-9182
..834-9181

GUNN HALL

Head Resident 836-6593

1-A (101-117) ...834-9191

1-C (131-147) ...834-9190

2-A (201 -21 7) ...834-91 87

2-C (231 -247) ...834-91 89

3-A (301-31 7) ...832-9334

3-C (331-347). ..834-9188

PRITCHARD HALL

Hall Director

1-N (101-112)

1-W (121-135)

1-S (141-155)

2-N (201-216)

2-W (221-235)

2-S (241-255)

3-N (301-316)

3-W (321-335)

3-S (341-355)

ROBERTS HALL

Hall Director

0-B (001-012)

0-C (013-020)

1-B (101-125)

1-C (126-150)

2-A (201-225)

2-B (226-247)

2-C (248-272)

3-A (301-325)

3-B (326-350)

ROW HALL

Head Resident

1-E (130-145)

2-E (202-219)

3-E (302-319)

1-W (107-121)

2-W (220-238)

3-W (331-338)

STROZIER HALL

Hall Director

1-N (104-121)

1-S (124-135)

2-N (203-220)

2-S (222-240)

1 Annex (136-157)

2 Annex (241-263)

3 Annex (301-323)

.836-6594
.834-9156
.834-9114
.834-9164
.834-9155
.834-9123
.834-9165
.834-9154
.834-9163
.834-9140

..836-6595
..832-9504
..832-9337
..832-9501
..832-9383
..832-9507
..832-9502
..832-9399
..832-9384
..832-9505

..836-6596
..832-9523
..832-9514
..832-9520
..832-9519
..834-9192
..832-9516

..836-6597
..832-9560
..832-9556
..832-9555
..832-9524
..832-9586
..832-9571
..832-9565

TYUS HALL

Head Resident 836-6598

Lobby 834-91 66

3rd 832-91 27

4th 834-9208

5th 834-9207

WATSON HALL

Hall Director 836-6599

1-A (101-120) ..834-9234'

1-B (121 -132). ..834-91 94

1-C (133-1 49) ...834-91 96

2-A (201 -221). ..834-9235

2-B (222-234) ...834-9230

2-C (236-252). ..834-91 95

3-A (301 -321). ..834-9228

3-B (322-334) ...834-9227

3-C (335-352). ..834-9231

Basement 832-9590

s4fifre*tcUx s4

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
AND DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURES

Students are admitted to West Georgia
College with the expectation that they
will have developed acceptable personal
standards of conduct and ethics.
Students are expected to have a respon-
sible attitude toward regulations and
standards of the college, and the laws of
the community, state, and nation, and
to respect the standards of their fellow
students.

College regulations go into effect at the
time a student matriculates and continue
until the time of graduation or with-
drawal. 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 they may be held
accountable through the college
discipline system for their behavior,
whether on or off campus, when an
offense is directed at the college or a
member of the college community and
is a violation of the Student Conduct
Code.

Student Conduct Code

I. Relation of College Code to Local,
State, and Federal Laws

Students are subject to the rules and
regulations of the college and to local,
state, and federal laws. Violations of the
law are prohibited and may be referred
to the discipline system.

II. Academic Irregularity

1 . No student shall give or receive, or
otherwise furnish or procure, assistance
not authorized in the preparation of an
essay, report, examination, or other
assignment in an academic course or in
the fulfillment of program or degree
requirements such as standardized
examinations.

2. No student shall take, attempt to
take, steal, or otherwise obtain, gain
access to, or alter in an unauthorized
manner any material pertaining to the
conduct of a class or to the completion
of any program or degree requirement,
including but not limited to tests,
examinations, laboratory equipment, roll
books, academic records, or electroni-
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cally stored data.

3. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes,
essays, term papers, tests and other
similar requirements must be the work of
the student submitting them. Direct
quotations must be indicated and ideas
of another must be appropriately
acknowledged.

III. Alcoholic Beverages

The misuse of alcoholic beverages is
strongly discouraged. The drinking,
possession, or transportation of alcoholic
beverages by any student under legal
age is strictly prohibited.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages
on the campus is prohibited except in
rooms occupied by students in residence
halls and when authorized at social
functions in residence halls, in the area
adjacent to the Student Center known as
"Love Valley," in the Food Service
Building, at the Alumni House, and in
the Pavilion.

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

2. Consumption or display of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited in residence hall
public areas such as hallways, lobbies,
recreation rooms, lounges, or restrooms.

3. No student shall be in an intoxi-
cated condition as made manifest by dis-
orderly, obscene, or indecent conduct or
appearance.

See also the Alcoholic Beverage Policy
on p. 21 of this handbook.

IV. Drugs

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

V. Smoking

Smoking is not permitted at any time
in classrooms, laboratories, or in other
posted areas.

VI. Misuse of Property

Damage to, destruction, removal or
other misuse of property belonging to
the college, a member of the college
community, or a visitor to the campus is
prohibited.

VII. Disorderly Assembly

1 . No student 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 held on campus.

2. Outdoor meetings on campus
grounds, cleared at least 48 hours in
advance through the office of the Vice
President for Student Services, may be
conducted in areas which are generally
available to students provided such
meetings are conducted in an orderly
manner, do not interfere with vehicular
or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere
with classes, scheduled meetings, and
ceremonies, or with other events and
processes of the college.

3. The abuse or unauthorized use of
sound amplification equipment is
prohibited. Use of sound amplification
equipment must be approved by the
Office of Student Activities.

See Appendix C, "Statement on Dis-
ruptive Behavior," for further clarification
of the college's position on disorderly
assembly.

VIII. Disorderly Conduct

1 . Disorderly or obscene conduct or
breach of the peace on college property
or at any function sponsored or super-
vised by the college or any recognized
college organization is prohibited.

2. No student shall push, strike, physi-
cally assault, otherwise harass, or
threaten to do the same to any member
of the faculty, administration, staff,or
student body or to any visitor to the
campus.

3. No student shall enter or attempt to
enter any event sponsored or supervised
by the college or by any college organi-
zation without credentials for admission,
e.g., ticket, identification card, invitation,
or any reasonable qualifications estab-
lished for attendance.

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

See Appendix C, "Statement of Dis-
ruptive Behavior," for further clarification
of the college's position on disorderly

conduct.

IX. Falsification of Records

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

X. Explosives

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

XI. Fire Safety

1 . No student shall tamper with fire
safety equipment.

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

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

4. No student shall set off a false fire
alarm.

XII. Weapons

Students are prohibited from posses-
sion of firearms on college property or at
functions sponsored or supervised by the
college or any recognized college
organization.

XIII. Hazing

All rites and ceremonies of induction,
initiation, or orientation into college life
or into the life of any college groups
which tend to occasion or allow physical
or mental suffering are prohibited. See
Appendix B for a more complete
definition of hazing.

XIV. Joint Responsibility for
Infractions

Students who act with others to
violate college regulations have individ-
ual and joint responsibility for such
violations and such concerted acts are
prohibited.

XV. Littering

The disposing of any form of litter on
the campus other than in designated
receptacles is prohibited.

XVI. Student Identification Cards

1 . Lending, selling or otherwise trans-

ferring 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.

3. Students are required to present
their identification cards when requested
by any authority charged with the
conduct of student affairs or by a Public
Safety officer.

XVII. Animals

Animals, except for those needed to
assist handicapped persons, are prohib-
ited form all buildings on campus unless
required for research or class experi-
ments.

XVIII. Payment of Fees, Charges, or
Fines

Students are required to pay fees,
charges, and fines within the specified
time.

XIX. Local Addresses

Students are required to maintain their
current local addresses with the Regis-
trar.

XX. Theft

1 . Students shall not sell textbooks not
their own without written permission of
the owners.

2. Students shall not take, attempt to
take, or keep in their possession, items of
college property, or items belonging to
students, faculty, staff, student groups,
or visitors to the campus without proper
authorization.

XXI. Unauthorized Use of College
Facilities

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

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

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 organiza-
tions to use college space.

XXII. Gambling

Gambling is prohibited.

XXIII. Repeated Violations

Repeated violations of published rules
and 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.

XXIV. Misuse of College Name

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

XXV. Solicitation

Solicitation and selling are prohibited
except when approved under college
policy by the appropriate administrative
office (See "Rights and Responsibilities,"
page 23)

XXVI. Violations of Campus Motor
Vehicle Regulations are
Prohibited.

(See "Traffic Code")

XXVII. Violations of College Housing
Regulations are Prohibited.

(See "Residence Hall Handbook")

XXVIII. Changing Student Conduct
Code

Changes in the Student Conduct Code
shall be approved by the Faculty Senate
and the President of the college.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

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

1 . All complaints of alleged violations
by students 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. Students shall be notified in writing
that they are accused of violations and
asked to come in for a conference to be
apprised of the complaint, the nature of
the evidence against them, and the
names of witnesses. During the confer-
ence, students shall be advised that their
cases have been referred to the discipline
system and they shall be asked to plead

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innocent or guilty of the charges.
Students shall be advised of the follow-
ing options and asked to indicate their
preference:

a. A hearing before the Student
Judiciary Commission.*

b. A hearing before a college official.

c. Waiver of a hearing.

3. Students are expected to notify
their parents or guardians of the
charges. Parents or guardians may
request a conference with college
officials. College officials will assume,
unless notified otherwise, that the
student is a dependent according to the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section
1 52, and may at their discretion notify
the student's parents or guardian of the
disciplinary case.

4. Decisions reached by the Student
Judiciary Commission shall be communi-
cated in writing to the Vice President for
Student Services as a recommendation.
The commission will specify the action
requested and the rationale.

5. Students shall be notified in writing
of final decisions and of their right to
appeal. In cases of appeal, sanctions
shall be suspended pending the final
outcome on campus, except as specified
in Item #8 under "Rights of Student
Defendants."

*lf at any time the Student Judiciary
Commission is unavailable for a timely
hearing, another panel may be con-
vened by the Vice President for Student
Services for the purpose of hearing
discipline cases.

RIGHTS OF STUDENT DEFEN-
DANTS

Rights of student related to disciplinary
procedures including the following:

1 . The right to written and adequate
notification of the hearing.

2. The right to written notification of
the specific alleged violation.

3. The right to be present at the
hearing without academic action
resulting from class absence.

4. The right to have an advisor
present.

5. The right to produce evidence, call
and cross-examine witnesses, raise
questions as to the procedure, or remain
silent.

6. The right of access to a tape-
recording or written summary of the
proceedings which will be made
available at the student's request.

7. The right to appeal disciplinary
decisions.

8. The right to attend classes and have
access to college facilities until the
hearing process is completed on
campus. Exceptions are made when the
student's presence may constitute a
danger to self, others, or property, or
may interfere with the normal operations
of the college. In such cases, the Office
of Vice President for Student Services
may impose temporary protective
measures, including suspension, pending
a hearing at the earliest possible time.

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 may be en-
larged or modified to meet particular
circumstances in any given case.

1 . Disciplinary warning-an oral or
written statement of disapproval to the
student.

2. Disciplinary probation-notice to the
student that any further violations of
college rules or regulations will result in
suspension. Disciplinary probation may
also include the setting of restrictions on
participation in college activities or entry
into certain college facilities.

3. Disciplinary suspension-severance
of the student's relationship with the
college for a specific period of time.

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

5. Restitution-reimbursement for
damage to or misappropriation of
property.

6. Service to the College

7. Forced withdrawal-from the aca-
demic course within which an offense
occurred without credit for the course.

8. Change in grade by the instructor
for the course in which an academic
irregularity occurred.

9. Cancellation of a residence hall
contract.

APPEALS

Within five days after a finding is

rendered, a student may appeal a
decision to the President, who may
appoint a representative to hear the
appeal. Appeals should be based on one
or more of the following allegations:
(1 ) that the procedures established for
handling judicial matters were not
followed at a lower level; (2) that the
procedures used were so lacking in
fairness to the student as to prejudice
the opportunity for a fair hearing; (3)
that the act for which the student is
being subjected to disciplinary proceed-
ings is not prohibited under the rules
and regulations of West Georgia College;
(4) that the sanction applied at a lower
level is wholly out of proportion to the
seriousness of the act, or represents bias
and prejudice toward the student.

On appeal, the President or the Presi-
dent's designated representative may
decline to review a disciplinary decision,
may affirm, nullify, or reduce the
sanction issued, may restore the original
sanction, or may return the case to
whatever level of adjudication consid-
ered appropriate. The President may
also review, on his/her own initiative,
any disciplinary decision, and may
affirm, nullify or reduce the sanction, or
may return the case to whatever level of
adjudication the President feels is
appropriate.

Should the aggrieved student be
dissatisfied with a decision of the
President's representative, the student
shall have the right to appeal within five
days to the President.

The decision of the President shall be
final so far as the institution is con-
cerned. Should the aggrieved student
be dissatisfied with the President's
decision, application may be made to
the Board of Regents, without prejudice,
for a review of the decision. The
application for review shall be submitted
in writing to the Executive Secretary of
the Board within a period of twenty
days, following the decision of the
President. This application for review
shall state the decision complained of
and the redress desired. A review of the
Board is not a matter of right, but is
within the sound discretion of the Board.
If the application for review is granted,

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the Board, or a committee of the Board,
or a Hearing Officer appointed by the
Board shall investigate the matter
thoroughly and report its findings and

recommendations to the Board. The
Board shall render its decision thereon
within sixty days from filing date of the
application for review or from the date

of any hearing which may be held
thereon. The decision of the Board shall
be final and binding for all purposes.

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COLLEGE HAZING POLICY

All rites, ceremonies or practices of
initiation or orientation into college life,
or into the life or membership or any
college group or organization, should be
of an educational, historical, functional,
and inspirational nature consistent with
the accepted principles of higher
education at West Georgia College.

Any rites of induction, practices, ceremo-
nies, or behaviors which tend to occa-
sion, require or allow mental or physical
suffering are prohibited.

Specifically, hazing is defined as any
action taken or situation created,
intentionally or unintentionally, on or off
campus, which could be reasonably
expected to produce mental or physical
discomfort, embarrassment, harassment,
ridicule, the violation of college rules and
regulations, the violation of the laws or
policies of the parent organization and/
or the violation of any local, state, or
national laws. All rules and regulations
of West Georgia College as well as local,
state, and national laws shall supersede
those polices of national or local
organizations. All assessments as to the
appropriateness of an action will be
considered within the context of the
standards of the total college commu-
nity.

Activities considered to be hazing shall
include one or both of the following
elements: (1 ) coercion, either overt or
covert, and (2) production of physical or
mental discomfort in either the partici-
pants or spectators. Such activities
suggested by a group or a member of a

group to new or trial members will be
considered covert coercion even if the
activity is said to be "Voluntary."

Several specific actions or practices that
are considered to be hazing are:

(1) Paddling in any form

(2) Physical and psychological shocks

(3) Performance producing excessive
fatigue, physical exhaustion, or
physical injury

(4) Performances that are hazardous or
dangerous in any way

(5) Tasks of personal servitude

(6) Physical disfigurements (temporary
or permanent)

(7) Wearing or displaying of improper
apparel or other articles in public

(8) Nudity in public

(9) Any morally degrading or humiliat-
ing games or other activities

(1 0) Any late work sessions or meeting
which interfere with scholastic
activities or requirements

(1 1) Loud noises or other activities
which disturb the neighborhood

(1 2) Activities or actions that require or
include theft

(1 3) Any action which brings the

reputation of the group or organi-
zation into public disfavor or disre-
pute.

IMPLEMENTATION

Each and every organization has the

responsibility for informing its member-
ship, both old and new,of any important
college policies including those on
hazing. All West Georgia College
organizations are responsible for the
actions of all visiting members, friends,
and/or alumni who will be subject to the
same behavioral standards and policies
as members of the organization.

The Student Activities Office staff
members will assist in the proper
implementation of these policies.
Complaints and charges of violations will
be investigated, and if substantiated,
appropriate action will be taken.

It is possible for either individuals or
organizations to be held responsible in
the event these policies are violated.
Violations may result in college discipli-
nary action and/or legal action through
the courts. College disciplinary action
may include the withdrawal of college
recognition from offending organiza-
tions through a due process hearing.

NOTE: These policies apply to "Little
Sis" groups, interest groups, pledges,
associate member classes, and generally
any activity associated with any student
organization recognized by the college.

Each organization must file with the
Student Activities Office by October 1 5
of each year a signed copy of the
College Hazing Policy. If a copy is not
filed by October 15, college disciplinary
action may be taken.

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STATEMENT ON DISRUPTIVE
BEHAVIOR

The following is the policy of the Board
of Regents regarding disruptive behavior
in any institution of the University
System of Georgia. The rights, responsi-
bilities and prohibitions contained in this
statement are incorporated as a part of
the regulations of West Georgia College.

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 commu-
nity and to preserve and protect the
rights and freedom of its faculty mem-
bers and students to engage in debate,
decision, peaceful and non-disruptive
protest and dissent. The following
statement relates specifically to the
problem described below. It does not
change or in an 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 irre-
sponsible 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 deliber-
ately interfered with the regular and
orderly operation of the institution
concerned. Typically, these actions have

been the physical occupation of a
building or campus area for a protracted
period of time or the use or display of
verbal or written obscenities involving
indecent or disorderly conduct.

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

The Board of Regents is deeply con-
cerned by this new problem. Under the
Constitution of the State of Georgia,
under all applicable 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 institu-
tions of the University System and the
preservation of academic freedom in
these institutions. The Board cannot and
will not divest itself of this responsibility.

Of equal, or even greater importance,
such action of force as has been de-
scribed above destroys the very essence
of higher education. 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 Ameri-
can democracy, comparable to the jury
system or the electoral process.

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

The Board reaffirms its belief that all
segments of the academic community
are under a strong obligation and have a
mutual responsibility to protect the
campus community from disorderly,
disruptive, or obstructive actions which
interfere with academic pursuits of
teaching, learning, and other campus
activities.

The Board of Regents understands that
this policy is consistent with resolutions
adopted by the American Association of
University Professors in April, 1968, by
the Association of American Colleges in
January, 1968, and by the Executive
Committee of the Association for Higher
Education in March, 1968, condemning
actions taken to disrupt the operations of
institutions of higher education.

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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 deter-
mining the grade of each student rests
on the faculty member who has respon-
sibility for teaching the course in which
the student is enrolled. A grade origi-
nally 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 committee of the faculty.
However, before appealing to the
Committee, the student should exhaust
all administrative remedies through the

department chairmen and appropriate
deans. In order to guarantee procedural
fairness to both the student and the
faculty member involved, 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 judgement during the
proceeding.

2. Both the student and faculty member
shall be present during the hearings
(except when the committee deliber-
ates for its decision). 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 decision 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 counsel-
ing is ineffective, the committee may
recommend disciplinary action
against the faculty member to be
taken by the appropriate administra-
tive official.

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PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS
ON UNDERGRADUATE AD-
MISSION OR READMISSION

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

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 accor-
dance 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 admission 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) will:

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

b. refer the appeal to the Subcommit-
tee on Academic Appeals of the
Senate Committee on Academic
Policies and Procedures, for recom-
mendation regarding the case to the
Director of Admissions (Vice Presi-
dent).

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 intro-
duced 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

-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 Presi-
dent), the applicant shall appeal in
writing to the President of the
College, but in the case of new
admissions the appeal shall be made
first to the Vice President for Student
Services.

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

c. After consideration of the Commit-
tee's report, the President shall within
five days make a decision which shall
be final so far as the college is con-
cerned.

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 twenty days after the Presi-
dent's decision and shall recite all
reasons for dissatisfaction with the
previous decision. The Board or a
committee of the Board shall investi-
gate the matter thoroughly and make
its decision which shall be final and
binding for all purposes.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
FOR RECEIVING FINANCIAL
AID

In order to receive financial aid at West
Georgia College, students must meet all
four academic standards listed below.

1. Completion of Developmental
Studies and/or College Preparatory
Curriculum (CPC) Courses in a
Timely Manner

Students required to enroll in the
College's Developmental Studies
program and/or to take College Prepara-
tory Curriculum (CPC) courses must
complete all work in both areas within
an academic year from the date of their
initial enrollment in the College. (An
academic year is defined as three
quarters.)

Continued aid depends upon the
student's completing the above require-
ments within this period of time.

Students who do not complete this work
within 45 hours or three quarters may
become eligible to receive aid in the
quarter after all Developmental Studies
and CPC requirements are met.

2. Maintaining Satisfactory Cumulative
Grade Point Average

During the first 90 hours attempted or
six quarters students may receive
financial aid provided they are continu-
ing progress toward their degrees (See
item 3).

At the end of 90 hours or six quarters,
whichever comes first, students must
have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade
point average to remain eligible to
receive aid.

All quarters and hours for which students
have registered at West Georgia College
or other institutions will be counted in
determining the number of hours a
student has attempted.

WARNING: Students who complete 45

hours with less than a 1 .8 cumulative
grade point average may have great
difficulty in reaching a 2.0 GPA by the
end of 90 hours.

After 90 hours of enrollment,
students must continue to maintain at
least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the end of
each academic year in order to receive
aid the following award year. Students
who do not have a satisfactory grade
point average will not be eligible for aid
until their cumulative GPA is at least 2.0.
Previously ineligible students must
reapply to receive aid.

3. Continuing Progress Towards a
Degree

Students must earn passing grades in
at least 60% of all hours for which they
are enrolled during the previous aca-
demic year in order to remain eligible for
aid during the next award year. Grades
of A, B, C, D, IP, and S are considered
passing; grades of F, WF, I, U, and W are
considered unsatisfactory and are not
passing for the purpose of this review.
Students who have lost eligibility for aid
under this provision may re-establish
their eligibility for future awards by
passing at least 1 5 hours with a GPA of
2.0 or better in one quarter at their own
expense.

The Director of Financial Aid may at any
time cancel the remainder of a student's
award if the director becomes aware that
the student is not actively pursuing his
or her coursework. Such students shall
receive written notice of the cancellation
of aid and will have the opportunity to
request reinstatement of aid through
written appeal.

4. Completing Degree Requirements
Within Specific Time Limits

Students are expected to complete
their programs of study within a
reasonable period of time and may not
receive financial aid after attempting the

maximum number of hours or quarters
for their degree program as indicated on
the chart which follows. These limits do
not include Developmental Studies and
College Preparatory Curriculum courses.
Affected students will lose their eligibility
for aid following the quarter in which
they reach or exceed the maximum
number of hours or quarters allowed.

Maximum Maximum

Number Number

of Hours of Quarters

Degree Program Allowed Allowed

90 hour Associate

Degree 115 7

101 hour Associate

Degree (Nursing) 1 30 8'

196 hour

Bachelor's Degree 245 1 5

45-50 hour

Master's Degree 60 6

60 hour

Master's Degree 75 8

45 hour

Specialist Degree 60 6

APPEALS

Students who become ineligible to
receive aid because of their failure to
meet reasonable academic progress
standards may make written appeal to
the Director of Financial Aid and request
that they continue to receive financial
aid. It is possible that such appeals will
be granted in those cases where
students have had a death in the
immediate family, a serious personal
illness or injury during an enrollment
period, or have experienced other
circumstances beyond their control
which adversely affected their academic
status.

Students may also make written appeals
to the Director of Financial Aid regarding
any decision by the Financial Aid Office
which affects awards or ability to receive
aid.

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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT:
CONFIDENTIALITY OF
STUDENT RECORDS

The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal
law which states that an educational
institution must establish a written
institutional policy concerning the
confidentiality of student education
records. In accordance with the Act,
students at West Georgia College have
the following rights:

1 . The right to inspect and review their
own education records covered by
the Act.

2. The right to challenge (seek correction
of) the contents of these records

3. The right to a formal hearing, if
necessary, for a fair consideration of
such a challenge

4. The right to place an explanatory note
in their record in the event that a
challenge of contents is unsuccessful

5. The right to control,with certain
exception, the disclosure of the
contents of their records

6. The right to be informed of the
existence and availability of the insti-
tutional policy covering FERPA rights

7. The right to report violations of FERPA
legislation to the U.S. Department of
Education.

Types of Educational
Records

West Georgia College maintains the
following "education records" as defined
by the Act.

Record

1 . Admission
record or
Student File

2. Permanent
academic
record
(transcript)

3. Academic
Advisement
record

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

4.

Admission to

Dean of the School

5.

Teacher
Education
record
Student

of Education
Director of Field

6.

Teaching
Academic or
administra-
tive depart-
ment record

Experiences
Appropriate depart-
ment chairperson
or administrator

7.
8.
9.

Discipline
record
Financial Aid
record
Placement

Associate Dean of

Student Services

Director of Financial

Aid

Director of Placement

record

and Cooperative
Education

10

Personal

Assistant Dean of

11

counseling

record

Medical

Student Services for
Student Development
Director of Health

12

record

Financial

record

Services

Director of Fiscal
Affairs

Procedures for Inspection
and Review

A student who wishes to inspect and
review his/her education records may do
so by submitting a written request to the
official responsible for the specific record
desired. The responsible official will
respond within 45 days of the request by
sending the student a copy to the
requested record or arranging an
appointment for the student to review
the requested record.

Copies of education records, with certain
exceptions, may be obtained by the
student at the cost of $.10 per page.
Copies of a student's permanent
academic record (transcript) will be
provided at the cost of $1 .00. The
college reserves the right to deny a copy
of an educational record for which a
financial "hold" exists or a transcript of
an original source document which
exists elsewhere.

Records Not Available to
Students

West Georgia College will not permit
access to the following types of informa-
tion:

1. Financial information submitted by

parents

2. Confidential letters of recommenda-
tion submitted prior to January 1,
1975

3. Confidential letters and recommenda-
tions to which a student has waived
the right of inspection

4. Any part of a record pertaining to
another student

5. Information specifically excluded
under the Act's definition of "educa-
tion records:" records maintained by
a college employee only for that
person's own use, student employee
records, alumni records,student
medical and counseling records (may
be personally reviewed by a physician
or other appropriate professional of
the student's choosing), records
maintained by the Department of
Public Safety for law enforcement
purposes.

Release of Information

West Georgia College will not permit
access to or release of any personally
identifiable information without the
written consent of the student except in
the following circumstances:

1 . A student's education records may be
released without consent to officials
within the college with "legitimate
educational interest"

School officials are those college
employees with general or specific
responsibility for promoting the edu-
cational objectives of the institution
and include, but are not limited to,
teachers, faculty advisors, counselors,
administrators, sponsors of clubs and
organizations, members (including
students and alumni) of official
college committees, and clerical
personnel employed to assist college
officials in discharging professional
responsibilities.

Legitimate educational interests are
defined as those interests which are
essential to the general process of
higher education. Legitimate
educational interests include, but are
not limited to, teaching, research,
public service, academic advising,
counseling, discipline, job placement,
financial assistance, and medical

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services. In addition, the college
officially recognizes appropriate co-
curricular activities which are gener-
ally supportive of the overall goals of
the institution, including such
activities as varsity and intramural
sports, social fraternities and sorori-
ties, special interest clubs, and student
government.

2. College officials may provide "direc-
tory information" concerning an
individual student. This information
includes name, address, telephone
number; date and place of birth;
height and weight of members of
athletic teams; major field of study;
participation in athletics and student
activities; dates of attendance;
degrees, awards and honors; and the
most recent institution attended.
Directory information is generally
available for release unless a student
specifically requests in writing that
this information not be released. This
request must be submitted in writing
to the Registrar's Office by October 1
annually.

3. The institution may also release
personally identifiable information
contained in a student's record to the
following: officials of other institu-
tions in which a student seeks to
enroll; government officials seeking
information in connection with audit
and evaluation of federal and state
supported education programs;
persons and organizations providing
student financial aid; persons or
organizations conducting research for
the development of tests, administra-
tion of financial aid, or the improve-
ment of instruction; accrediting
agencies; parents of dependent
students as defined by Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152
(except medical and counseling
records); persons in an emergency in
order to protect the health and safety
of the student or of others; persons in
compliance with a judicial order or
subpoena.

In order to gain access to their depend-
ent student's records, parents must
execute a notarized affidavit, obtained
from the Registrar, and may be required

to furnish certified copies of their latest
income tax return(s). The Registrar or
other responsible college official will in
each case make a reasonable attempt to
notify the student of the disclosure.

In the processing of discipline cases
college officials may feel they should
contact the parents or guardian of a
student accused of Conduct Code
violations. In such cases, or when a
student has been arrested, college
officials will assume, unless they are
notified to the contrary, that the student
is dependent according to the Internal
Revenue Code of 1 954, Section 1 52, and
may at their discretion notify the parents
or guardian of the disciplinary action or
the arrest.

The college offices maintaining educa-
tion records shall keep a record of all
parties requesting or obtaining access to
a student's record (except in case of
requests by student for access to his/her
own record, by school officials, by
parties with specific written consent of
the student, or by parties requesting
directory information).

Procedures for Challenging
the Contents of an an Educa-
tion Record

A student may challenge the contents of
an education record which he/she
considers to be inaccurate or misleading.
A student shall initiate a challenge by
submitting a written request to the
custodian of the particular record in
question who shall attempt to resolve
the problem through informal discus-
sions. If a challenge to a record is not
satisfactorily resolved by this procedure,
the student may request a formal
hearing by writing to the Chairperson of
the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals
of the Faculty Senate Committee on
Academic Policies and Procedures in care
of the Vice-President for Academic
Affairs. A student requesting a hearing
will be notified in writing of the date,
place and time of his/her hearing. At
the hearing the student may present
evidence in support of his/her request
and may be assisted by an advisor.
Decisions of the hearing panel are final.
If the decision of the hearing board is
unsatisfactory to the student, he/she

may place in the education records his/
her own statement commenting on the
information contained in the record and
setting forth any reason for disagreeing
with the decision of the hearing panel.

A student may waive any of his/her
FERPA rights including the release of his/
her education records by providing
written consent. Such consent must be
signed and dated by the student and
specify the exact purpose of the waiver
or release.

Copies of this policy are available in the
Offices of the Registrar and the Dean of
Student Services, and the policy is
published annually in The Uncatalog, the
student handbook. Students have the
right to file a complaint with the
Department of Education concerning
alleged failure of the college to comply
with the requirements of the Act.

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CONFIDENTIALITY OF
LIBRARY PATRON RECORDS

The library registration and circulation
records of the Irvine Sullivan Ingram
Library are confidential. Registration
records include any information the
library requires the faculty, staff, students
and special borrowers to provide in

order to become eligible to borrow
materials. Circulation records include all
information which identifies a faculty or
staff member, student or special bor-
rower as borrowing particular materials.
Except in accordance with proper
judicial order and with permission of the
designated administrative officer(s) of
West Georgia College, no person shall

make known in any manner any infor-
mation contained in such records unless
written permission from the borrower is
given.

Nothing in this statement, however,
shall prevent the use of such records by
authorized Library personnel in the
performance of his or her routine duties.

PROCEDURES FOR
APPEALS IN CASES OF
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Traditionally educational institutions
have established and maintained their
academic environment by establishing
high standards of scholarship and
personal conduct for all members of the
academic community. Corollary
procedures are established to deal with
those situations where these standards
have been breached.* Our concern here
is with cases involving alleged academic
dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism,
falsification of academic records).

It is assumed that most cases will be
directly related to the classroom and an
individual professor. It is further
assumed that the professor will take
appropriate corrective measures.**

The purpose of the Subcommittee on
Academic Appeals is to formally review
student complaints about these correc-
tive actions if no satisfaction is realized
through normal administrative appeal
procedures (department chairman, dean
of school, Dean of Faculties).

In order to guarantee fairness and proper
procedural safeguards for all concerned,
the committee shall be guided by the
following procedures when reviewing an
appeals case:

1 . The hearing committee shall be the
Subcommittee on Academic Appeals
of the Faculty Senate Committee on
Academic Policies and Procedures.
No member of the Committee who is
otherwise interested in the particular
case shall sit in judgement during the
proceeding.

2. The Committee will hear the case only
if the student has exhausted all ad-
ministrative remedies through depart-
ment chairmen, appropriate school
dean, and Dean of Faculties.

3. The student shall be given written
advance notification of the time and
the place of hearing.

4. The student appearing before the
Committee shall have the right to be
assisted by an advisor of his/her
choice and shall have the burden of
proof.

5. The student shall have the opportu-
nity to testify and to present evidence
and witnesses in his/her behalf. He/
she shall have an opportunity to hear
and question adverse witnesses. In no
case shall the Committee consider
statements against him/her unless he/
she has been advised of their content
and the names of those who made
them, and unless he/she has been

given an opportunity to rebut
unfavorable inferences which might
otherwise be drawn.

6. All matters upon which the decision
will be based must be introduced into
evidence at the proceeding before the
Committee. The decision shall be
based solely upon such matters.

7. In the absence of a transcript, a tape
recording of the hearing shall be
made. The department or office
originating the case shall provide
tapes for the recording.

8. The decision and recommendation(s)
of the committee will be submitted in
writing to the Dean of Faculties.

*See the Student Conduct Code, "Article
II. Academic Irregularity."

**lf preferred, the professor may refer
the case in writing to the Office of the
Vice President for Student Services for
processing through the discipline system
of the college, in which case a decision
regarding the matter will be rendered
through the discipline system, and the
appeal procedures specified in the
College's "Disciplinary Procedures" will
apply.

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APPEALS TO THE BOARD OF
REGENTS

Any person in the University System for
whom no other appeal is provided, and
who is aggrieved by a final decision of
the President of an institution, may apply
to the Board of Regents, without
prejudice to his position, for a review of
the decision. The application for review
shall be submitted in writing to the

Executive Secretary of the Board within a
period of twenty days following the
decision of the President. It shall state
the decision complained of and the
redress desired. A review by the Board is
not a matter of right, but is within the
sound discretion of the Board. If the
application for review is granted, the
Board, or a committee of the Board, or a
Hearing Officer appointed by the Board,

shall investigate the matter thoroughly
and report their findings and recommen-
dations to the Board. The Board shall
render its decision thereon within sixty
days from the filing date of the applica-
tion for review or from the date of any
hearing which may be held thereon.
The decision of the Board shall be final
and binding for all purposes.

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1989 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 at Wofford College 7:00 p.m

Sept. 9 at Georgia Southern 1 :00 p.m.

College

Sept. 16 lacksonville State* 7:30 p.m

Sept. 23 at Troy State University* 7:00 p.m

Sept. 30 Livingston University* 7:30 p.m

at Samford University 1:30 p.m

1989-90 MEN'S BASKETBALL
SCHEDULE

Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4

at Valdosta State College* 1 :00 p.m

Mississippi College*
at Delta State University*
University of North
Alabama*+

Nov. 1 1 at Tennessee-Martin*
*GSC Game

1:30 p.m
2:00 p.m

1:30 p.m

1:00 p.m

MARCH 1
March 1 1
MARCH 4
March 6
MARCH 9

+Homecoming

1990 MEN'S BASEBALL
SCHEDULE

SAMFORD 3 P.M.

at Kennesaw State (2) 1 p.m.

BREWTON-PARKER (2) 1:30 P.M.
at Tuskegee Institute (2)2:00 p.m.

SAGINAW VALLEY
MARCH 10 SOUTHERN

INDIANA (2)
MARCH 12 LAGRANGE COLLEGE
MARCH 14 VIRGINIA MILITARY
March 1 7 at Troy State*(2)
MARCH 22 MICHIGAN STATE
March 24 Missouri-St. Louis+
March 24 Springfield College+
March 25 Southern lllinois+
March 25 Armstrong State+
MARCH 26 MICHIGAN STATE
MARCH 27 BELLARMINE
MARCH 28 BELLARMINE
March 31
April 2
APRIL 3

2:00 P.M.

12:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 P.M.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
2:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
at Jacksonville State*(2) 1 :00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.

at Southern Tech

COLUMBUS

COLLEGER)
APRIL 5 ALBANY STATE (2)
APRIL 7 TROY STATE*(2)
April 9 at Berry College
APRIL 12 TUSKEGEE

INSTITUTE^)
April 1 4 at Valdosta State* (2)
APRIL 16 BERRY COLLEGE
April 1 7 at Columbus College(2)5:00 p.m.
APRIL 19 SHORTER COLLEGE 6:30 P.M.
APRIL 21 JACKSONVILLE

STATE*(2)
APRIL 23 GEORGIA

SOUTHWESTERN(2)
April 24 at Samford
April 26 at LaGrange College
APRIL 28 VALDOSTA STATE*(2)
April 30 at Shorter College
MAY 1 SOUTHERN TECH

May 2 at Albany State(2)

MAY 3 KENNESAW STATE

*Gulf South Conference Games
+games played in Savannah, Georgia

5:00 p.m.
4:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
3:00 p.m.

6:00 P.M.
1:00 p.m.
6:30 P.M.

6:30 P.M.

2:30 P.M.
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:30 P.M.
3:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.

NOVEMBER 1 7
November 27
December 2
December 8-9
DECEMBER 15-16
December 19-20

DECEMBER 30
January 6
January 8
JANUARY 11
JANUARY 1 3
January 15
JANUARY 20

JANUARY 22

January 26

FEBRUARY 3

FEBRUARY 5

FEBRUARY 10

FEBRUARY 12

February 1 7

February 19

February 22

FEBRUARY 26

March 1

March 3

*Gulf South Conference game

ALBANY STATE

at Wofford

at Albany State

at Catawba Tournament

WGC-KIWANIS CLASSIC

at Metropolitan State

Tournament

WOFFORD COLLEGE

at North Alabama*

at Tennessee-Martin*

VALDOSTA STATE*

ARMSTRONG STATE

at Jacksonville State*

LIVINGSTON

UNIVERSITY*

DELTA STATE*

at Mississippi College*

NORTH ALABAMA*

TENNESSEE-MARTIN*

TROY STATE*

JACKSONVILLE STATE*

at Delta State*

at Livingston University*

at Armstrong State

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE*

at Troy State*

at Valdosta State

1989 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
SCHEDULE

November 1 7,18 at Quincy, III. 5:30 p.m.

1989 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

September 15-16

September 29-30

October 4
OCTOBER 5
OCTOBER 6-7
October 1 1
October 1 9
October 20-21

October 24
October 27-28

October 31
NOVEMBER 2
NOVEMBER 3-4

NOVEMBER 9
NOVEMBER 14

November 17-18

at UNC-Greensboro

Tournament

at Rollins College

Tournament

at Jacksonville State*

FORT VALLEY STATE

WGC INVITATIONAL

at Fort Valley State

at Livingston University*

at Southern Miss

Tournament

at Troy State*

at GSC Pre-Conference

Tournament

(Florence, Ala.)

at Georgia State

TROY STATE*

LADY BRAVES

INVITATIONAL

JACKSONVILLE STATE*

LIVINGSTON

UNIVERSITY*

at GSC Tournament

(Jacksonville, Ala.)

*Gulf South Conference Match

November 21

at Fort Valley

7:30 p.m

November 24

at St. Augustine

7:00 p.m

November 30

MORRIS

BROWN

6:00 p.m

December 2

ST. AUGUSTINE 7:00 p.m

December 9

at Morris Brown 7:00 p.m

December 1 1

at Kennesaw

7:00 p.m

January 6

at North

Alabama*

5:30 p.m

January 8

at Tennessee-

Martin*

6:00 p.m

January 1 1

VALDOSTA*

6:00 p.m

January 15

at Jacksonville

State*

6:00 p.m

January 18

at Albany State'

6:00 p.m

January 20

LIVINGSTON*

6:00 p.m

January 22

DELTA STATE*

6:00 p.m

January 27

at Mississippi

College*

6:00 p.m

February 1

ALBANY STATE'

6:00 p.m

February 3

NORTH

ALABAMA*

6:00 p.m

February 5

TENNESSEE-

MARTIN*

6:00 p.m

February 10

TROY STATE*

6:00 p.m

February 12

JACKSONVILLE

STATE*

6:00 p.m

February 1 7

at Delta State*

6:00 p.m

February 19

Livingston*

6:00 p.m

February 26

MISSISSIPPI

COLLEGE*

6:00 p.m

March 1

at Troy State*

6:00 p.m

March 3

at Valdosta*

6:00 p.m

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In the western pines of Georgia standing
strong and true,

Our wise Alma Mater beckons to the Red
and Blue,

Though you be in learning founded youthful
yet you be,

While thus guided by tradition yet you still
breath free,

Dear West Georgia, Dear West Georgia,
standing strong and true

Our wise Alma Mater beckons to the Red
and the Blue.

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