est Georgia College 9-90 STUDENT HANDBOOK A ^ A fA ^ 7^e ttucafatoy i '9X9-90 Student $uide t* TVe&t (fconyte, (ZeUeye 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 *7itf, 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. .836 .836- .836 .836- .836 .836- .836- .832 .832 .836 .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- .836- 6428 6428 6428 6428 6435 6438 6425 1496 3959 6600 6431 6481 6400 6438 6421 6428 6526 6438 6438 6419 6438 6445 6526 6423 6431 6431 6492 251 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 *lf dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last four digits. 271 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- 30 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 31 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, J 2 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. s4fifie*tcUx *@ 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. 33 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. 34 s4ftfre*tcUx ^ 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. 35 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. $6 s4ftfre*tcUx *? 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. 37 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 IX 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. 39 /4ftfre*tcU% *i 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. 40 s4ftfre*tcU% ty 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. 41 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 42 /4tm