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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 1800s 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.

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Published by the

Office of the Vice President for

Student Services, Summer 1992

West Georgia College

Carrollton, Georgia 301 18

A Unit of the University System of Georgia
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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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, the official Bylaws and 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, handicap, or status as a
veteran.

1992-93 Student Guide to West Georgia College

Welcome

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 refer-
ence. Hopefully, your involve-
ments 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 challenges to be encountered. Wel-
come to West Georgia College. Accept its chal-
lenges and be rewarded for the experiences you
will have.

Sincerely,

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Maurice K. Townsend
President

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Dear West Georgia College Students:

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 cooperation more

evident among students, faculty and adm

trators than at West Georgia College.

As you continue your higher education, re-
member that the sum total of your experience
is not just textbooks and classrooms, but
people as well. Those interactions with profes-
sors 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. God bless.

Sincerely

Robert Johnson , President
Student Government Association

Dr. John T. Lewis
Vice President and Dean of Faculties

Mr. Kenneth Batchelor
Vice President of Business and Finance

Dr. Bruce Lyon
Vice President for Student Services

'Table ofQontents

WELCOME page 2

1992-93 COLLEGE CALENDAR page 4

DIRECTORY page 6

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.

ACADEMICS page 11

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 15

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

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES page 21

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

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES page 27

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

APPENDICES page 33

A. Student Conduct Code and Disciplinary Procedures

B. College Hazing Policy

C. Civil Rights Grievance Procedures for Students

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
J. Appeals to the Board of Regents

K. College Policy on Outdoor Speeches, Demonstartions, Distributions of Written Material, and Marches
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES page 48

(^Academic Qalendar 1992-93

SEPTEMBER

5 M T W T F S

12 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30

September 20
September 20-22
September 22
September 23
September 23-25
October 6
October 29
November 25-27
December 4
December 7-1 1
December 1 3
December 1 3-January 1
December 24-31

OCTOBER
S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER
S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

DECEMBER

5 M T W T F S

12 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31

FALL QUARTER, 1992

Residence Halls Open

Orientation for New students

Registration for Classes

Classes Begin

Add/Drop and Late Registration

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

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

Thanksgiving Recess (Offices closed November 26-27)

Last Day of Classes

Examinations

Graduation

Christmas Recess

Offices Closed

JANUARY
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31

January 1
January 3

January 3-4
January 4
January 5
January 5-7
January 18
January 19
February 10
March 15
March 16-19
March 21
March 22-26

FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28

MARCH

S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

WINTER QUARTER, 1993

Holiday-Offices Closed

Residence Halls Open

Orientation for New Students

Registration

Classes Begin

Add/Drop and Late Registration

M.L. King Holiday-Offices Closed

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

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

Last Day of Classes

Examinations

Graduation

Spring Recess

MARCH
S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

WV APRIL JUNE
SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 8MTWTFS

1 12 3 12 3 4 5
2345678 456789 10 6789 10 11 12
? 1 9 11 1 2 12 I 4 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2 5 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30
30 31

SPRING QUARTER, 1993

March 28

Residence Halls Open

March 28-29

Orientation for New Students

March 29

Registration

March 30

Classes Begin

March 30, 31,

April 1

Add/Drop and Late Registration

April 1 2

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

May 4

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

June 7

Last Day of Classes

June 8-11

Examinations

June 13

Graduation

JUNE

5 M T W T F S

12 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30

JULY AUGUST
SMTWTFS SMTWTFS

123 1234567
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31

SUMMER QUARTER, 1993

June 20

Residence Halls Open

June 20-21

Orientation for New Students

June 21

Registration

June 22

Classes Begin

June 22-24

Add/Drop and Late Registration

July 5

Independence Day Holiday-Offices Closed

July 6

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W, (for Classes
Meeting throughout the Quarter)

July 21

Last Day to withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing (for Classes Meet
ing throughout the Quarter)

August 6

Last Day of Classes meeting 33 days (Finals on last class day)

August 1 3

Last Day of Classes meeting 38 days

August 1 6-20

Examinations for classes meeting 38 days

August 22

Graduation

directory

PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE

PROBLEM WHERE TO CO PLACE TELEPHONE*

Academic

Advisement Academic Advisor Respective Office

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

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

Activities Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6526

Add or Drop Courses Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Address Changes Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Athletics

Intercollegiate Athletic Department H/PE 836-6533

Intramurals Intramurals Office Old Auditorium Basement 836-661 7

Auditing Classes Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Bills, Fee Charges Business Services Melson 836-6400

Books & Supplies Campus Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Caps & Gowns Campus Bookstore Student Center 836-6523

Catalogs Admissions Mandeville 836-6416

Changing Majors Academic Department Respective Office

Check Cashing Business Services Melson 836-6400

Closings, Emergency Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Commencement Public Relations Bonner House 836-6424

Continuing Education Continuing Education Continuing Education Building 836-6610

Co-op Co-op Education Office Parker 836-6431

Counseling

Academic Advisor Respective Office

Student Development Parker 836-6428

Career Student Development Parker 836-6428

Disabled Student Development Parker 836-6428

Personal Student Development Parker 836-6428

Credit by Examinations Testing Office Parker 836-6435

Declaring Majors Academic Department Respective Office

Degree Application Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Directory Information Student Services Mandeville 836-6425

Dining Services Dial complete numbers

Food Service Cafeteria Food Service Building 832-1496

Snack Bar Student Center 832-3959

Itza Pizza Student Center 832-7858

Emergencies Public Safety Aycock 836-6600

Employment Placement Office Parker 836-6431

Events & Activities Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6481

Fees & Payments Business Services Melson 836-6400

Final Exam Schedule Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Financial Aid Awards Financial Aid Office Mandeville 836-6421

Financial Aid Checks Student Aid Office Melson 836-6785

Foreign Student Affairs Student Development Parker 836-6428

Fraternities Student Activities Office Student Center 836-6526

CI Bill Benefits Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Grades Professor Respective Office

Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Graduate School Graduate School Office Mandeville 836-6419

Graduation Registrar's Office Parker 836-6438

Honors Program Academic Affairs Sanford 836-6445

Honor's Office Math/Physics 21 1 836-6366

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

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directory

PROBLEM WHERE TO GO PLACE

I.D. Cards Student Activities Office Student Center..

Information Student Services Mandeville

Internships Placement Office Parker

Jobs Placement Office Parker

Library WGC Campus Library Ingram Library .

Locate Students Student Services Mandeville

Lost and Found Public Safety Aycock

Meal Tickets Campus Bookstore Student Center.

Medical Services Health Services Health Center...

Organizations Student Activities Office Student Center.

Parking

Permits Public Safety Aycock

Payment of Tickets Public Safety

Appeal of Fines Public Safety

Placement Service Placement Office ,

Post Office Campus Post Office

Police, Campus Public Safety

Radio Station WWGC FM Geography

Reading & Study Skills Developmental Studies Parker

Student Development Parker

Readmission Registrar's Office Parker

Refrigerator Rentals Campus Bookstore Student Center.

Registration Registrar's Office Parker

Residence Halls Residence Life Office Mandeville

Residency Classification Registrar's Office Parker

Scheduling Campus Activity Student Activities Office Student Center .

Scholarships Financial Aid Office Mandeville

Sexual Harassment Affirmative Action Parker

Social Security Benefits Registrar's Office Parker

Sororities Student Activities Office Student Center.

Student Government Student Government Office Student Center.

TELEPHONE*

836-6526

836-6423

836-6431

836-6431

836-6492

836-6425

836-6600

836-6523

836-6452

836-6526

.Aycock

.Aycock

.Parker

.Student Center.
.Aycock

Student Handbook Student Services Office

Summer School Registrar's Office

Transcripts Registrar's Office

Transfer Credit Evaluation Registrar's Office

Transfer Students Admissions Office

Transient Permission School Dean

Tutoring Student Development

Veterans' Benefits Registrar's Office

Visitor Parking Pass Public Safety

Weather Closings Public Safety

Withdrawal

From Course Professor & Departmental Office

From College Registrar's Office

Work/Study Program Financial Aid Office

.Mandeville

.Parker

.Parker

.Parker

.Mandeville

. Respective Office

.Parker

.Parker

.Aycock

.Aycock

.836-6600
.836-6600
.836-6600
.836-6431
.836-6522
.836-6600
.836-6731
.836-6435
.836-6428
.836-6438
.836-6523
.836-6438
.836-6426
.836-6438
.836-6526
.836-6421
.836-6435
.836-6438
.836-6526
.836-6526
.836-6423
.836-6438
.836-6438
.836-6438
.836-6416

.836-6428
.836-6438
.836-6600
.836-6600

.Parker

.Mandeville

.836-6438
.836-6421

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

directory

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 Psy Education, 208-A 836-6554

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

Early Childhood Education Dr. Alvis Harthern 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. Robert L Snyder 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. James S. Taylor 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. John Myers Education, 206 836-6560

Music Dr. Robert Coe Humanities, 105 836-6516

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

Philosophy Dr. David Higgins Humanities, 144 836-6514

Physical Education & Recreation Dr. Lynne Gaskin 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. Don Rice, Acting 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.

directory

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 836-661

Cooperative Education Parker Hall 836-6431

Counseling (Student Development) Parker Hall 836-6428

College Program Board Student Center 836-6526

Day Care Center Aycock Hall 836-6563

Developmental Studies Parker 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 Parker Hall 836-6431

Post Office Student Center 836-6522

President Sanford Hall 836-6442

Public Relations Bonner House 836-6464

Registrar Parker Hall 836-6438

Residence Life Mandeville Hall 836-6426

Student Activities Student Center 836-6526

Student Aid Melson Hall 836-6785

Student Development Center Parker Hall 836-6428

Student Employment Referral Service Parker 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 Parker Hall 836-6435

Vice President, Academic Sanford Hall 836-6445

West Georgian Student Center 836-6527

WWGC Radio Station Geography & Learning Resources 836-6731

Visitors Center Bonner House 836-6481

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

directory

RESIDENCE HALL PAY STATIONS

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

BOWDEN HALL

Hall Desk/Director 836-6589

1-A (101-116) 832-9121

1-B (117-133) 832-9234

1-C (134-150) 832-9154

2-A (201 -21 6) 832-91 99

2-B (21 7-233) 832-921 8

2-C (234-250) 832-9150

3-A (301-316) 832-9233

3-B (31 7-333) 832-9238

3-C (334-350) 832-9143

BOYKIN HALL

Hall Desk/Head Resident 836-6590

Alpha Gamma Delta

1-A (101-117) 832-9267

Kappa Delta

1-C (131-147) 832-9277

Chi Omega

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

Phi Mu

2-C (231-247) 832-9268

Alpha Kappa Alpha

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

Tri Delta

3-C (331-347) 832-9258

COBB HALL

Hall Desk/Head Resident 836-6591

1-East (101-122) 832-9280

1-West (136-150) 832-9288

2-East (202-225) 832-9320

2-West (226-248) 832-9314

DOWNS HALL

Hall Desk/Director 836-6592

Main Lobby 834-9186

1-B (101-118) 834-9180

1-C (121-136) 834-9183

1-D (141-156) 834-9184

2-B (201-218) 834-9176

2-C (221-236) 834-91 79

2-D (214-256) 834-9185

3-B (301-318) 834-9177

3-C (321-336) 834-9182

3-D (341-356) 834-9181

CUNN HALL

Hall Desk/Head Resident 836-6593

1-A (101-117) 834-9191

1-C (1 31-147) 834-9190

2-A (201-217) 834-9187

2-C (231-247) 834-9189

3-A (301-317) 832-9334

3-C (331-347) 834-9188

PRITCHARD HALL

Hall Desk/Director 836-6594

1-N (101-112) 834-9156

1-W (121-135) 834-9114

1-S (141-155) 834-9164

2-N (201 -21 6) 834-91 55

2-W (221-235) 834-9123

2-S (241-255) 834-9165

3-N (301-316) 834-9154

3-W (321-335) 834-9163

3-S (341-355) 834-9140

ROBERTS HALL

Hall Desk/Director 836-6595

0-B (001-012) 832-9504

0-C (01 3-020) 832-9337

1-B (101-125) 832-9501

1-C (126-150) 832-9383

2-A (201-225) 832-9507

2-B (226-247) 832-9502

2-C (248-272) 832-9399

3-A (301-325) 832-9384

3-B (326-350) 832-9505

ROW HALL

Hall Desk/Head Resident 836-6596

1-E (1 30-145) 832-9523

832-9128
2-E (202-219) 832-9514

832-9125
3-E (302-319) 832-9520

832-9114
1-W (107-121) 832-9519

832-9141
2-W (220-238) 834-9192

832-91 38
3-W (331-338) 832-9516

832-9131

STROZIER ANNEX

Hall Desk/Director 836-6597

1 Annex (136-157) 832-9586

834-9348

2 Annex (241-263) 832-9571

834-9349

3 Annex (301-323) 832-9565

834-9352
TYUS HALL

Hall Desk/Head Resident 836-6598

Lobby 834-9166

3rd 832-9127

4th 834-9208

5th 834-9207

WATSON HALL

Hall Desk/Director 836-6599

1-A (101-120) 834-9234

834-9325

1-B (121-132) 834-9194

1-C (133-149) 834-9196

834-9328
2-A (201-221) 834-9235

834-9326

2-B (222-234) 834-9230

2-C (236-252) 834-9195

834-9329
3-A (301-321) 834-9228

834-9327

3-B (322-334) 834-9227

3-C (335-352) 834-9231

834-9257
Basement 832-9590

832-9103

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zAcademics

^Academics

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
departmental 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 progress, any
particular problems you're having in
one of their classes, your concerns
about career and professional plans,
or any matters of mutual concern. In
99 cases out of TOO, 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
students attend college
year round or take breaks
from school during other
quarters 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 account-
ing 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 for
undergraduates 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 one 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
must see their advisors and obtain their
name stamp on a registration form
before completing registration each
quarter. The Academic Affairs Office

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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.

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 listed 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
procedure and paying fees. The
quarterly Schedule of Classes lists all
courses being offered and gives step-by-
step instructions for completing all
registration procedures.

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 less waiting in lines.

For students who early register, there is
an early fee payment deadline each
quarter, approximately ten days before
the beginning of the next quarter.
Those who have financial aid, athletic
grants, and scholarships normally have
to pay only what is owed after these
awards are credited to their accounts.
Early registration schedules are canceled
if the early payment deadline isn't met,
and those affected must register at the
beginning of the quarter.

No student who has a schedule of
classes from early registration is
allowed in the registration 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
Registrar's Office (836-6438), campus
ext. 6438) for answers to particular
questions.

ADD/DROP AND LATE
REGISTRATION

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.

WITHDRAWALS FROM CLASS

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

automati-
cally

receives a W
for the
course.
After that
time,
however,
and until the
midpoint of
the quarter,
the professor
may assign a

W or WF, depending 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 approves 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 because
otherwise you may be given an F. To
withdraw from a class, contact the
professor, unless you are enrolled in only
one course. In that case, contact the
Registrar's Office to withdraw from
college.

Withdrawals from College

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

Regardless, you cannot officially 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
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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
performance 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
(Undergraduate Academic Policies) for
complete 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 Parker Hall. Here you will find
free tutorial assistance through the
S.O.S. (Sink or Swim) tutorial service,
computerized assistance in building
study skills, and professional counselors
who may be able to help you individu-
ally or in a small group to develop
better study skills and habits.

THE ACADEMIC RECORD OR
TRANSCRIPT

The Registrar's Office-maintains perma-
nently 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 cumulative grade point averages,
and a few special notations such as
Developmental Studies requirements,
withdrawal dates, graduation require-
ments met, degrees earned, etc. This
record is commonly known as a
"transcript," and it is a copy of this
permanent 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 depart-
ment 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
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 attending for 6 quarters, students
must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumula-
tive GPA. They must also complete
annually at least 80% 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 at-
tempted 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).

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Services for ^indents

Services for ^tudents

THE STUDENT CENTER

The Student Center is the big round
building in the center of campus on
Brumbelow Road. It's the focal point of
activity for many student services,
organizations, 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
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.

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

Mail should be addressed:

joe Doe

Box 00000

West Georgia College

Carrollton, Georgia 301 18

Post Office hours are 8 a.m. -4 p.m.,
Monday-Friday. Students are encour-
aged to check their boxes daily.

Student Offices-Several student
organizations have offices located on the
lower level of the Student Center. Don't
be bashful! Drop by with a suggestion

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or offer to help out. You'll be wel-
comed! The offices located there are
Student Government Association,
Student Activities Council(SAC),The West
Georgian newspaper office,
Interfraternity Council and Black Greek
Council, and 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
staff have their offices in this 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' of
good "fast food," check out the Snack
Bar in the Student Center. It offers a
wide variety of fine 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.

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.

Itza Pizza-On the ground floor of the
Student Center is a pizza shop run by
the dining service. Check it out. Meal
cards may be used.

Gameroom-The gameroom, located in
the basement of the Student Center,
features billiards, foosball, pingpong,
and games. It is open 1 :00-9:00 p.m.
seven days a week. Hours may vary,
depending upon demand and availabil-
ity of personnel.

I.D. Cards-Student I.D. cards are made
in room 203 of the Student Center. This
photo I.D. card is a WGC student's
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
validated, 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 $1 0.00 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
Recreation Center-The Health-Physical
Education 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 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and from 1 :00 until
5:30 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, is scheduled for open
recreation, club activities, aerobics and
upon request for student organizations'
programs. 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.

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 a few days to learn the campus, but the information
and tips listed in this section should make that job easier.

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-served 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 sched-
uled intercollegiate or intramural team
practices, and games take priority over
an individual's use of any facility.

The Baseball Field-It is located adjacent
to the Biology-Chemistry Building, is off
limits to everyone except the baseball
team and those participating 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
upperclassmen 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 1 0:00 a.m. 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 Road in the
center of back campus, currently houses
over 294,000 volumes, more than

I 34,000 U.S. Government documents,
and approximately 840,000 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. -6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. -6p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m.-IO p.m.

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

(Closed weekends)

Holidays ...Closed as per notice posted

During the last three weeks of the
quarter closing time is extended to

I I p.m., and during the summer quarter
hours may differ.

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 1 0c
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 1981 to Ms. Weaver,
who was for many years the head
librarian at the college. This collection
contains 20,376 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 . 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.

MANDEVILLE AND PARKER
HALL

Many of the administrative offices with
which students are likely to have contact
are located in a building that faces Front
Campus Drive and which has two
names. The front of the building is
Mandeville Hall, and the rear portion or
annex is Parker Hall, where the
Registrar's Office is located on the
ground floor. Included among the
offices in the front of the building are
Admissions and Student Services on the
street level and Financial Aid and the
Graduate School upstairs. The Residence
Life Office (housing) and Student
Development Center (counseling),
though actually located in the annex, are
easily accessed from the front entrance
as well. Other offices located in the rear,
or Parker Hall, are Placement and
Cooperative Education, Student Employ-
ment, and Developmental Studies and
Testing, all on the top floor. Ask in any
office in the building for directions or
information.

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

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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
personnel or facilities for special services
such as x-ray, surgery and dentistry.
Whenever this occurs or whenever a
student chooses the services of medical
personnel or facilities other than those
available in the Health Center, he or she
must pay the cost. Postoperative care
cannot be provided by the Health
Service. 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 neces-
sary or if the Health Service has deter-
mined that 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, 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
(including weekends) when the Health
Service is closed.

Students should remember that, if
they are covered by personal or
parent's 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, is a state certified
agency and provides service to the
college community on a 24-hour basis
(including weekends). The department's
duties include the protection of life and
property, enforcement of college
regulations and state statues, traffic and
parking control, and the prevention of
crime.

Public Safety works with various other
departments within the college and
maintains a liaison with local, state and
federal law enforcement and public
safety agencies. The department
provides a variety of information
(including the quarterly "Crime Watch
WGC") and educational efforts to
students, faculty and staff to heighten
campus awareness of crime and the
need for safety precautions.

FOR INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE OR
HELP 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.

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, Parker Hall. She coordinates
services for disabled students, including
pre-enrollment interviews, counseling,

and readers. Telephone 836-6428,
campus extension 6428.

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 arrangement with the
college. This is where all 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 in
the lower level where dances, parties,
movies, and other types of entertain-
ment 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 $2.95
Lunch $3.75
Dinner $4.60

7:00-10:00 a.m.
11:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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.
The one-meal weekday plan 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
the student may choose any two meals
each day at either location, and of
course with the three-meal plan , 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 being referred for
disciplinary action.

BUSINESS SERVICES

On the first floor of Melson Hall on Front
Campus Drive, the Business Office
maintains a cashier's window where
students, upon presentation of their I.D.
cards, may cash personal checks for up
to $40. The cashier's window is open

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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 quarterly
class schedule, or contact the Business
Office (telephone 836-6400, campus
ext. 6400).

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. Her office is in Parker Hall.

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 currently enrolled students find
parttime jobs during college and fulltime
jobs during the summers and Christmas

breaks. The Placement Office is in
Parker Hall, telephone 836-6431,
campus extension 6431 .

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

The counselors in the Student Develop-
ment 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 small fee for career
placement tests. Their offices are in
Parker Hall, telephone 836-6428,
campus extension 6428.

DAY CARE

The Campus Day Care Center, located in
Aycock Hall, is operated for the children
of students, faculty and staff with first
priority given to students' children.
Enrollment is limited to 1 5 three, four
and five 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 $1 50 per quarter 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.

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 1 0:00 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, with the exception that
the lab in the Library is open when the
Library is open.

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 locations listed in the
box below.

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

MICROCOMPUTER LABS

Math/Physics bldg. rm. 1 1 3

836-6609

Sch. of Bus. bldg. rm. 1 34

836-6471

Education Center 1 18-1 19

836-6573

Social Science 212

836-6409

Library 208-209

836-6499

SOFTWARE AND INTELLECTUAL (SIGHTS

Respect for intellectual labor and
creativity is vital to academic discourse
and enterprise. This principle applies
to works of alt authors and publishers
in alt media. It encompasses respect
for the right to acknowledgement,
right to privacy, and right to deter-

mine the form, manner, and terms of
publication and distribution.
Because electronic Information is volatile
and easily reproduced, respect for the
work and personal expression of others is
especially critical in computer environ-
ments. 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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Organizations and Activities

Organizations and (^Activities

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Any full time undergraduate or graduate
student is eligible to participate in
Student Government. The S.C.A.
promotes the general welfare of the
students. It receives student complaints,
investigates student problems and
participates in decisions affecting
students.

S.C.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. 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.

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-
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

There are almost one hundred different
student organizations at West Georgia.
In other words, there's something for
practically everyone, ranging from clubs
affiliated with academic departments,

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professional and honorary organizations,
political and religious groups, to service
clubs, recreational and sports clubs, and
social fraternities and sororities. Many of
these are listed later in this section of The
Uncatalog, so look them over and decide
what you may be interested in.

A number of advantages come with
recognition as a WGC student organiza-
tion. For example, groups can reserve
college facilities for meetings and special
events, reserve college-owned vehicles
for official club business, get material
printed at the print shop (known as
"Central Duplicating"), post notes on
bulletin boards, use the college mail
service, invite speakers to the campus,
and sponsor fund raising projects. As one
may guess , however, there are estab-
lished procedures for accomplishing
each of these tasks, and the Student
Activities Office in the Student Center is
the place to go for information about
how to get them done.

The staff of the Student Activities Office
conducts an annual review of all student
organizations to determine their
eligibility as registered student groups.
They enforce the college regulations
relating to student organizations, such as
the policies on hazing and use of
alcoholic beverages at student functions.
They also must approve notices before
they are posted on bulletin boards, sign
off on requests to use college vehicles,
and make the room reservations for
group meetings and other events.

By all means, contact the Student
Activities 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 and
approved. Don't be put off by the
sometimes frantic activity of this
office. 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
weekly, 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 Associate
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 GROUPS

Various religious organizations assume
responsibility for directing religious
activities on campus, encouraging
attendance at the house of worship of
one's choice, endeavoring to instill in
students a deeper understanding of their
faith, and engaging generally in pro-
grams of religious emphasis.

Student religious groups include the
Baptist Student Union, Campus Out-
reach, Christian Campus Fellowship, In
Covenant with Christ, Students in
Touch, United Voices Gospel Choir, and
Wesley Foundation (Methodist).

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

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 registered student groups at West Georgia. Departmental organizations. . . social, recreational and athletic activities. . . religious
and service group. . . 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!

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

WWGC FM 90.7 AND
CAMPUS CLOSEUP

WWCC-FM, the college radio station, is
managed and operated by students and
provides entertainment for the campus
and surrounding areas as well as valuable
instruction and experience 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 interested in television produc-
tion.

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
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 is the
concert band, and the Jazz Ensemble is a
different group which frequently tours
high schools in the state performing
contemporary band literature.

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 1992, for the
twentieth consecutive year, a West
Georgia team qualified for the National
Debate Tournament. Only five other
colleges in the nation have qualified as
many or more times consecutively to
join this tournament: Harvard, Kansas,
University of Southern California,
University of Redlands, and Georgetown.

NONTRADITIONAL
STUDENTS' GROUP

The Phoenix Consociation is an organiza-
tion for nontraditional students. The
purpose of the group is to provide a
network of support for older students
through social interaction, educational
presentations, financial assistance as
available, and group support meetings.
Interested students are welcome to
participate in any facet of the organiza-
tion. For more information about the
Phoenix Consociation, you may tele-
phone the group's advisor , Marileen

Eubanks-Nichols in the Student Develop-
ment Center (836-6428).

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, aerobics, etc.
Badminton, horseshoes, tennis, cycling
and weightlifting are some of the
individual sports offered.

Sports clubs include karate, outdoor
adventure, volleyball, weight lifting, and
soccer. The soccer club participates in
the fall and spring by playing school
clubs in Georgia and other states.

Outdoor programming is structured to
offer students adventure and the
opportunity to challenge themselves.
Trips include rock climbing, white water
rafting, snow skiing, and back packing/
camping in wilderness areas.

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.

Beginning in the fall of '92, students
must present their WGC IDs to be able
to use the free receational facilities
(fitness center, swimming pool and old
auditorium gym) of the Intramurals
Department. You'll present your ID to
the Intramural staff on duty to receive a
user's pin and must wear this pin in an
easHy observable area of your clothing.
When finished with your activity, you'll
return the pin to the staff and receive
your ID.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

West Georgia College has not only one
of the most varied intercollegiate athletic
programs among college division

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schools nationally, but it is among the
most successful as well.

The College fields men's 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).

West Georgia College is a member of the
seven-member Gulf South Conference
which represents Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Confer-
ence boasts 21 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
national collegiate basketball champion-
ship. 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 1981 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 and the confer-
ence tournament title in 1992. Volley-
ball 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. Twenty
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 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

Phi Beta Sigma 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

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
FOR GREEKS

In order to pledge a Greek social
fraternity or sorority, a student must
have a 2.0 academic GPA in high school
or a 2.0 college GPA based on a mini-
mum of 1 2 hours. No one enrolled in
two or more Developmental Studies
courses is eligible to pledge. Some
organizations have higher requirements
for pledging based on their national
policies.

If a Greek organization's quarterly
chapter GPA drops below a 2.2, it will be
placed on probation until the quarterly
GPA reaches the requirement. The first
quarter the GPA falls below the standard,
the chapter will be placed on social
probation. If this happens a second
consecutive quarter, the chapter may
not participate in any social functions or
intramurals; and if the chapter continues
to fall below the standard, it runs the risk
of being removed from campus or being
placed on strict social probation and
receiving other sanctions.

The Student Activities Office administers
these policies. If you have questions
about them or would like to receive a
copy of the complete policy governing
Greek Organizations, go by the Student
Activities Office in the Student Center.

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 operations.

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.

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

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 Mu Epsilon-A national math-
ematics 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
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 Sinfonia-An honor society
for men promoting excellence in music.

Phi Sigma Iota-Foreign language honor
society for juniors, seniors, grad 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 honor society
for female students 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.

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

DEPARTMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS
AND PROFESSIONAL
FRATERNITIES

Accounting Club

Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Administra-
tion)

American Chemistry Club

American Marketing Association

Computer Science Club

Economics Club

French Club

Geography Student Organization

Geology Club

Georgia Association of Nursing Students

Italian Club

Japanese Club

Phi Beta Lambda (Business Education)

Phi Chi Theta (Business Administrtion)

Phi Epsilon Kappa (Physical Education)

Physics/Engineering Club

Pre-Law Society

Society of Professional Journalists

Spanish Club

Sports Medicine Club

Student Council for Exceptional Children
(Special Education)

Student Chapter of National Art Educa-
tion Association

Student Georgia Association of Educators
(SGAE)

Student League

Student Wellness Advisory Team (Health
Services)

Theatre Company

SPECIAL INTEREST CROUPS

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

Alternative Lifestyles Coalition -

Promotes issues related to gays, lesbians,
bisexuals and serves as a support group.

Auxiliary Musician Organization-
Provides support for musicians and
auxiliary units at WGC.

BACCHUS-Promotes efforts to alleviate
the problems of alcohol misuse and
abuse and promotes responsible
decisions about drinking within the
campus community.

Black Student Alliance-Addresses

minority concerns through social and
educational programs.

Cavaliers Club - Exists to enrich the
experiences of WGC students and to
serve the community.

Cheerleaders-Promotes spirit during
football and basketball games.

Chess Club - Promotes interest in the
game of chess.

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.

Environmental Awareness Club-Strives

to increase awareness of the magnitude
of environmental problems and to help
solve them.

Film Fest - Provides opportunities for
viewing non-traditional cinema and
teaching the techniques of film making.

Human Individuals - Provides alternative
choices in various activities: poetry,
music, art, nature, and the mind.

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.

Karate Club - Promotes interest in the
martial arts.

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NAACP - Serves to improve the political,
educational, social and economic status
of minority groups and to keep the
public aware of the adverse effects of
racial discrimination.

Outdoor Adventures Club - Teaches
proper repelling and free-climbing
techniques and promotes an apprecia-
tion for outdoor recreation.

Phoenix Consociation-Support group
for older students.

Position One Dance Company-A

contemporary dance group, whose male
and female members are selected by
audition, performs Jazz, country, and
modern dances.

Residence Hall Association-Provides

programming, development, and unity
among campus residence halls. Open to
representatives from each hall.

Satin Dolls and Cents-A group dedi-
cated to the promotion of musical
awareness and the appreciation of
music.

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

SPECIAL - Assists students with physical
and hearing disabilities

Student Activities Council (SAC)-

Produces, promotes and presents social,
cultural, and entertainment programs
funded by Student Activity Fees.

Student Environmental Awareness
Association-Promotes awareness of
environmental conditions and provides
educational programs, funds and
support to improve the environment.

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

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.

Volleyball Club - Encourages participa-
tion in the game and raises the level of
competition in the Southeast.

Weight Lifting Club - Dedicated to
promoting physical and mental wellness
through weight training.

West Georgia Host Committee-Serve

as hosts and hostesses at all Brave's
home football games and during official
visits by recruits after football season.

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.

Young Libertarians - Promotes indi-
vidual freedom, less censorship and
economic regulations, equal opportunity
and the patriotic ideals of the Declaration
of Independence and the Bill of Rights.

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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 breathe 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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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, these 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 book distributed by the Depart-
ment of Public Safety), and the WCC
catalog or Bulletin (free from Admis-
sions).

PERSONAL CONDUCT

The following passage comes from the
introduction to the Student Conduct
Code of WCC 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, disciplin-
ary 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 WCC 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 after
being paid for in the Business Office in
Melson Hall.

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 requests 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 $1 5 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.

To obtain I.D. cards for dependents, first
pay for them at the cashier's window in
the Business Office, Melson Hall, and
take the receipt to the Student Activities
Office in the Student Center to have the
I.D.s made.

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-

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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.

priate zones will be ticketed with parking
violations. This system is designed to
limit traffic flow within the campus so
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 registration 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 Chairper-
son, 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 procedure
in parking related cases.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

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.

In order to assure equal opportunity for
all, preserve order on campus, and
provide a secure, safe enviornment, the
College has established a set of regula-
tions governing the time, place and
manner of expession. See Appendix K for
the full text of this policy and be sure to
check with the appropriate office if you
have questions about approved proce-
dures or what is acceptable behavior.

DRUG FREE CAMPUS

State and federal legislation place specific
responsibilities on the college to promote
a drug-free campus. Alcohol and drug
information programs which address the
risks of drug and alcohol abuse are
publicized and available. Faculty, staff

and students with problems can be
referred for appropriate assistance.

Standards of conduct at West Georgia
College prohibit the illicit possession, use
or distribution of drugs and alcohol on
campus or at college functions. Penalties
for violations of these standards range
from warnings and probation to
expulsion, referral to the legal system
for prosecution, and loss of employment.

A complete statement of the college's
policy regarding the Drug-Free Commu-
nities and Schools Act Amendements of
1989 is published annually in the fall
quarter Schedule of Classes and is
distributed to all new students during
orientation. Copies of the policy may be
obtained in the Personnel Office, Melson
Hall and the Office of Vice President for
Student Services, 116 Mandeville Hall.

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 Student Recreation
Center, the Alumni House, and the
Performing Arts Center. 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 disci-
plinary action and/or arrest.

7. No alcohol can be present 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
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS

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 meet
with a member of the Student Activities
staff to discuss 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.

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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 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.

1 0. Fraternities, sororities, and other
organizations should develop and
support programs that seek to
educate 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 prohibits "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." All students should
also read the much more complete
definition of hazing as it relates to the

conduct of student organizations. It is
quoted in Appendix B.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF
STUDENT RECORDS

In 1 974 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
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
institutional 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
18,000 people, is also the home-away-
from-home for over 4,500 of West
Georgia College's 7,500 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
BY NON-COLLEGE PERSONNEL

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
are commonly scheduled:

a. Programs of a special nature which
are principally designed to provide
members of the college community

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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. Board

of Regents' policy states: "A student
whose class schedule would otherwise
prevent him or her from voting will be
permitted and excused absence for the
interval reguired 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
Registrar'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 in Parker Hall and Vice
President for Student Services, 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 organiza-
tion, 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.
The Student Activities Office in the
Student Center (telephone 836-6526)

may be contacted for more informa-
tion.

2. Non-commercial selling by college-
related organizations and distribution
of non-commercial information are
allowed in public areas when ap-
proved by the Student Activities Office
in the Student Center. The Student
Activities Office establishes guidelines
for such activity.

3. The following procedures shall be
followed concerning the solicitation of
businesses and individual on or off the
campus for contributions to projects
or organizations 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 Presi-
dent.

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,
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

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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
condition of an individual's employ-
ment or 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 questions 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
1 1 6 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.

CIVIL RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
ASSURED

It continues to be the policy of West
Georgia College to provide equal
opportunity to all students and appli-
cants for admission without regard to
race, creed, color, sex, national origin,
religion, age, veteran status, or handi-
cap. The college does not discriminate
against any student or applicant in
regard to any position for which the
student is qualified.

For those with physical or mental
limitations, the college will provide
reasonable accommodations. Handi-
capped students who have special needs
should contact Dr. Ann Phillips in the
Student Development Center, Parker
Hall (telephone 836-6428, campus
extension 6428), to discuss their
concerns and needs. She coordinates
services for disabled students, including
pre-enrollment interviews, counseling,
and readers.

Any student who believes that he or she
has been discriminated against because
of race, creed, color, sex, national origin,
religion, age, veteran or handicapped
status is encouraged to let appropriate
authorities at the college know of this
treatment. If the student chooses, he or
she may file a grievance through the
channels outlined in "Civil Rights
Grievance Procedures for Students,"
Appendix C of this handbook.

A student who wishes to know more
about these procedures or talk with
someone for advice about how to
proceed with a complaint may wish to
contact Mr. Charles Wison, the Affirma-
tive Action Officer of the college (836-
6435, campus extension 6435); Ms.
Jacqueline Michael, Assistant to the
President for Minority Affairs (836-6414,
campus extension 6414); one of the
counselors in the Student Development
Center (836-6428, campus extension
6428); or any member of the Division of
Student Services.

PREVENTING SEXUAL ASSAULT

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. |ust 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 rapist doesn't make it
any less rape.

If someone you know makes unwanted 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 Utile advance thought may prevent
you from finding yourself In a vulnerable situation later.

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appendices

appendix <^A

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. In completing the application
for admission to West Georgia College,
the student agrees to abide by the rules
and regulations 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.

CONDUCT CODE:
PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Definition of terms used in this
conduct code:

College premises means buildings or
grounds owned, leased, operated,
controlled or supervised by the
College.

College sponsored activity means any
activity on or off campus which is
initiated or supervised by the College.

The following misconduct is subject to
disciplinary action. Attempts to
commit acts prohibited by this code
shall be dealt with in the same manner
as completed violations.

1.00 LOCAL, STATE/AND FEDERAL
LAWS

Failure to abide by local, state and
federal laws.

2.00 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

All forms of academic dishonesty,
including cheating, fabrication,
plagiarism, and facilitating or

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allowing academic dishonesty in any
academic exercise.

Cheating means using or attempting
to use unauthorized materials,
information or study aids.

Fabrication means falsification or
unauthorized invention of any
information or citation.

Plagiarism means representing the
words or ideas of another as one's
own. Direct quotations must be
indicated and ideas of another must
be appropriately acknowledged.

3.00 DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

Interfering with normal College
sponsored activities, including, but
not limited to, studying, teaching,
research, College administration,
disciplinary or public service activity,
or fire, police or emergency services.
Such prohibited behavior includes
but is not limited to obstructing the
free movement of others, interfering
with the use of College facilities, the
abuse or unauthorized use of sound
amplification equipment, and
interfering with the freedom of
expression of others.

(In relation to this section, see the
College policies governing the use of
sound amplification equipment,
freedom of expression, and sched-
uled demonstrations and marches.)

4.00 DISORDERLY CONDUCT

.01 Disorderly or obscene conduct or
breach of the peace on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities.

.02 Physically assaulting, otherwise
harassing, or threatening to do the
same to any person on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities.

.03 Entering or attempting to enter any
event sponsored or supervised by
the College without credentials for
admission; for example, a ticket,
identification card, invitation, or any
reasonable qualifications established
for attendance.

.04 Interfering with, giving false name
to, or failing to cooperate with

properly identified College officials
acting in the performance of their
duties.

5.00 WEAPONS

Unauthorized use, possession or
storage of any weapon on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities.

Weapon means any object or
substance designed or used to inflict
a wound, cause injury, or incapaci-
tate, including, but not limited to, all
firearms, pellet guns, BB guns,
bludgeons, metal knuckles,
switchblade knives, and knives
designed for the purpose of offense
or defense.

6.00 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.

(See Appendix B for a complete
definition of hazing.)

7.00 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

.01 Consumption, possession, or
transportation of alcoholic bever-
ages on College premises or at
College sponsored activities by any
student under legal age.

.02 Consumption of alcoholic beverages
on College premises or at College
sponsored activities, except in
rooms occupied by students in
residence halls or when authorized
at social functions in designated
areas.

.03 Furnishing alcoholic beverages to
any student under legal age on
College premises or at College
sponsored activities.

.04 Open display of alcoholic beverages
on campus other than in approved
areas during authorized functions.

.05 Being in an intoxicated condition on
College premises or at College
sponsored activities as made
manifest by disorderly, obscene, or
indecent conduct or appearance.

.06 Driving under the influence of
alcohol on or near the campus.

.07 Concealment of alcoholic beverages
for the purpose of bringing them
into a College sponsored activity.

(In relation to this section, see the
alcoholic beverage policy in the
Rights and Responsibilities section of
the student handbook.)

8.00 DRUGS

.01 Unauthorized manufacture, distribu-
tion or possession for purposes of
distribution of any controlled
substance or illegal drug on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities.

.02 Use or possession of any illegal drug
or controlled substance (without
valid prescription) on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities.

9.00 FIRE AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

.01 Intentionally initiating or causing to
be initiated any false report or
warning of fire, explosion or other
emergency on College premises or
at College sponsored activities.

.02 Tampering with, misusing, or
damaging fire safety equipment.

.03 Intentionally setting or causing to
be set any unauthorized fire on
College premises or at College
sponsored activities.

.04 The unauthorized possession, sale,
furnishing or use of any incendiary
device on College premises or at
College sponsored activities.

10.00 EXPLOSIVES/FIREWORKS

Possession, use, furnishing or sale of
explosives on College premises or at
College sponsored activities, includ-
ing the unauthorized use or posses-
sion of fireworks.

11.00 THEFT

.01 Theft of property or of services (such
as unauthorized use of long distance
service or a meal ticket) on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities, including keeping in one's
possession items of stolen, lost or
mislaid property.

.02 Selling a book not one's own
without written permission of the
owner.

12.00 MISUSE OF PROPERTY

Damaging, destroying, removing or
otherwise misusing property belong-
ing to the College or another person
on College premises or at College
sponsored activities.

13.00 FORGERY AND FALSE INFOR-
MATION

.01 Forgery, unauthorized alteration, or
unauthorized use of any College
document.

.02 Intentionally furnishing false
information to the College.

14.00 IDENTIFICATION CARDS

.01 Altering, or transferring to another,
a WGC student identification card
or meal ticket.

.02 Misuse of a WGC student identifica-
tion card, meal card, or any other
form of identification on College
premises or at College sponsored
activities.

.03 Failure to present and surrender a
student identification card when it is
requested by College officials,
including Public Safety personnel
and residence hall staff, acting in
the performance of their duties.

15.00 SMOKING

Smoking in classrooms, laboratories,
or in other posted areas.

16.00 LITTERING

Disposing of any form of litter on
College premises or at College
sponsored activities other than in
designated receptacles.

17.00 ANIMALS

Bringing into College buildings any
animal, except for those needed to
assist handicapped persons or those
required for research or class experi-
ments or presentations.

18.00 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF
COLLEGE FACILITIES

.01 Unauthorized presence in or use of
College premises, facilities or
property; remaining without

authorization in any College facility
after normal closing hours.

.02 Unauthorized use of any College
service.

.03 Unauthorized use, duplication, or
possession of College keys.

.04 Making reservations to use College
space in the student's name with
the intention of use by outside
groups or organizations.

19.00 MISUSE OF THE COLLEGE

' NAME ,..'

Unauthorized use of the College's
name, seal, logo, mascot or any
other words or symbols implying
affiliation with the College.

20.00 SOLICITATION

Unauthorized solicitation or selling
on College premises or at College
sponsored activities.

(See the College policy governing
advertising, solicitation, and selling.)

21.00 INSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES

.01 Failure to pay fees, charges, and
fines within the specified time.

.02 Failure to maintain one's current
local address with the Registrar.

.03 Failure to respond to and cooperate
with College officials in the carrying
out of disciplinary procedures.

.04 Violating the terms of any disciplin-
ary sanction imposed in accordance
with this code.

22.00 RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS

Violation of policies and procedures
published by the Office of Residence
Life.

23.00 MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS

Violation of campus motor vehicle
regulations and the traffic code
published by the Department of
Public Safety.

24.00 OTHER PUBLISHED COLLEGE
REGULATIONS

Violation of College regulations or
policies, as approved and published
by various units of the College.
These include the College policy
prohibiting sexual harassment and

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policies administered by the Student
Activities Office regarding the use of
College facilities, vehicles and
amplification equipment, as well as
campus demonstrations.

25.00 JOINT RESPONSIBILITY FOR
MISCONDUCT

Encouraging others, or conspiring or
cooperating with others, in the
violation of College rules and
regulations.

Standards of Due Process

Students subject to expulsion, suspen-
sion, or disciplinary removal from
campus housing will be. afforded an
opportunity to have a hearing with the
Student Judicial Commission or a college
official. Students subject to less severe
sanctions will have an informal disciplin-
ary conference.

The focus of inquiry in disciplinary
proceedings shall be the guilt or
innocence of those accused of violating
disciplinary regulations, and decisions
shall be based upon the preponderance
of all available evidence in each case.
Disciplinary hearings are not legalistic
proceedings, and formal rules of
evidence do not apply.

Violations of Law and Disciplinary
Regulations

Students may be accountable to both
civil authorities and to the College for
acts which constitute violations of law
and of this code. Disciplinary action at
the College will normally proceed
regardless of the status of criminal
proceedings.

Interpretation of Regulations

Disciplinary regulations at the College
are set forth in writing in order to give
students general notice of prohibited
conduct. The regulations should be read
broadly and are not designed to define
misconduct in exhaustive terms.

Inherent Authority

The College reserves the right to take
necessary and appropriate action to
protect the safety and well-being of the
campus community.

Student Participation

Students are asked to assume positions
of responsibility in the College judicial

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system in order that they might contrib-
ute their skills and insights to the
resolution of disciplinary cases. Final
authority in disciplinary matters,
however, is vested in the College
administration and in the Board of
Regents.

Parental Notification

Students are expected to notify their
parents or guardians of their referral to
the discipline system. College officials
will assume, unless notified otherwise,
that the student is a dependent accord-
ing to the Internal Revenue Code of
1 954, Section 1 52, and may at their
discretion notify the student's parents or
guardian of the discipline case.

Advisors

Defendants or complainants participat-
ing in a disciplinary hearing may be
accompanied by an advisor, who may be
an attorney. Those who will be accom-
panied by an attorney must so inform
the appropriate office in writing at least
two business days prior to the scheduled
date of the hearing. Attorneys will
participate only as advisors to their
clients. Advisors may not appear in lieu
of student participants.

Case Referrals

Any person may refer a student sus-
pected of violating this code to the
judicial system. Persons making such
referrals are required to provide informa-
tion pertinent to the case and will
normally be expected to participate in
proceedings conducted to resolve the
case.

All complaints of alleged violations by
students shall be made in writing to the
Office of Student Services or the Office
of Residence Life. Each complaint shall
contain a statement of facts outlining
each alleged act of misconduct.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

When a student is charged with violation
of conduct regulations, disposition of the
student's case shall follow the proce-
dures outlined below.

1 . Staff members in the Offices of

Student Services or Residence Life will
review case referrals and determine
the disciplinary charges to be filed. If

they determine at any point during
the development of a case that the
alleged misconduct might result in
expulsion, suspension, or disciplinary
removal from College housing, the
student defendants shall be afforded
the opportunity for a hearing. All
other cases shall be resolved through
informal disciplinary conferences.

2. Students shall be notified in writing
of their alleged misconduct and
scheduled for a conference to discuss
the alleged violations. They shall be
apprised of the complaint and the
nature of evidence against them, and
they shall be asked to plead guilty or
not guilty to the charges.

3. Students subject to expulsion,
suspension, or disciplinary removal
from College housing shall be given a
choice as to how they wish their
cases to be resolved. They may elect
to have a hearing before a college
official or the Student Judicial
Commission, or they may waive a
hearing and elect to have their case
settled through an informal disciplin-
ary conference. If they waive their
right to a hearing, the full range of
sanctions authorized by this code
may be imposed.

4. Students subject to or electing to
participate in an informal disciplinary
conference, which will be conducted
by a member of the Residence Life or
Student Services staffs, are accorded
the following procedural protections:

a. Written notice of charges prior to
the scheduled conference.

b. An explanation of the evidence
against them.

c. An opportunity to respond to
evidence against them and to
produce evidence on their behalf.

d. The right to request administrative
review of their case at the next
highest level if the sanction
includes disciplinary probation.

5. Student defendants in disciplinary
hearings are assured the following
procedural safeguards:

a. Adequate written notice of the
hearing and the specific charges
against them.

b. The right to produce evidence, call
and question witnesses, raise
questions as to the procedure, or
remain silent.

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

d. The right to have an advisor
present.

e. The right of access to an audio
tape recording or written sum-
mary of the proceedings, which
will be made available at the
student's expense if requested at
least twenty-four hours before the
hearing.

f. The right to appeal disciplinary
decisions of suspension or expul-
sion.

g. The right to attend classes and
have access to College facilities
until the hearing process is
completed. An exception may be
made in the case of an interim
suspension.

6. Decisions reached by the Judicial
Commission shall be communicated
in writing as recommendations to the
Vice President for Student Services or
a designee. The hearing body will
specify the verdict, recommended
sanctions, and the rationale for its
decision.

7. Students shall be notified in writing
of outcomes in the discipline system.

RESOLUTION OF DISCIPLINE
CASES

Disciplinary proceedings as provided in
this code may be held in the following
ways:

DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCES - Informal
disciplinary conferences will be con-
ducted by the Vice President for Student
Services or a designee to resolve cases
not referred to a hearing. In complex or
contested cases, the administrator may
solicit the opinion of a conference panel
to be appointed by the administrator.

STUDENT JUDICIAL HEARINGS - When
student defendants choose this option
(in cases which may result in expulsion,
suspension, or disciplinary removal from
campus housing), the Student Judicial
Commission conducts disciplinary
hearings. The Commission, consisting of
5 to 7 students, recommends outcomes
to the Vice President for Student Services
or a designee.

ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS - When
student defendants choose this option
(in cases which may result in expulsion,
suspension, or disciplinary removal from
campus housing),the Vice President for
Student Services or a designee conducts
disciplinary hearings.

AD HOC BOARDS - Such boards may be
appointed by the Vice President for
Student Services or a designee when the
Judicial Commission is unable to obtain a
quorum or is otherwise unable to hear
cases in a timely manner. Each ad hoc
board shall be composed of three
members, including at least one student.
Ad hoc boards recommend outcomes to
the Vice President for Student Services or
the designee.

HEARING PROCEDURES

The following procedural guidelines shall
be applicable in disciplinary hearings:

(a) Unless waived by the student,
defendants shall be given two days'
notice of their hearing date, with
extensions possible in extenuating
circumstances. They shall be
apprised of the evidence and the
names of the witnesses expected to
be present.

(b)The Vice President for Student

Services or a designee may summon
witnesses to appear at hearings.
College students and employees are
expected to comply with summons
issued pursuant to this procedure,
unless compliance would result in
significant and unavoidable personal
hardship or substantial interference
with normal College activities.

(c) Defendants who fail to appear after
proper notice will have their cases
heard in absentia.

(d) Hearings will be closed to the public,
except for members of the
defendant's or complainant's
families, who may be admitted at the
discretion of the presiding officer.

(e) The presiding officer shall exercise
control over the hearing to avoid
needless consumption of time and to
prevent the harassment or intimida-
tion of witnesses. Any person,
including the defendant, who
disrupts a hearing or who fails to
adhere to the rulings of the presiding
officer or judicial advisor may be
excluded from the proceedings.

(f) Hearings may be tape recorded. If a
recording is not made, the decision
of the commission or board must
include a summary of the testimony.

(g) Any party may challenge a commis-
sion/board member on the grounds
of personal bias. Members may be
disqualified upon majority vote of the
remaining members of the panel,
conducted by secret ballot, or by the
Vice President for Student Services or
a judicial advisor.

(h) Prospective witnesses, other than the
complainant, the defendant and any
College staff member who is respon-
sible for the investigation of the case,
may be excluded from the hearing
during the testimony of other
witnesses. All parties except panel
members and judicial advisors shall
be excluded during deliberations of
the panel.

(i) Formal rules of evidence shall not be
applicable in disciplinary proceed-
ings. The presiding officer shall
admit into evidence any information
or testimony deemed relevant to the
proceeding. Unduly repetitious or
irrelevant evidence may be excluded.
Disciplinary outcomes shall be based
on a preponderance of all available
evidence.

(j) Defendants and complainants shall
be accorded an opportunity to
question witnesses and to challenge
evidence.

(k) Affidavits shall not be admitted into
evidence unless signed by the affiant

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and witnessed by a College em-
ployee, or by a person approved by
the Vice President for Student
Services or a designee.

(I) Judicial advisors are members of the
Student Services staff appointed by
the Vice President for Student
Services. They may comment on
questions of procedure and admissi-
bility of evidence and will otherwise
assist in the conduct of hearings.
Advisors will be accorded all the
privileges of commission/board
members, but shall not vote.
Advisors are responsible to the Vice
President for Student Services and
shall not be excluded from hearings
or deliberations of the panel.

(m) A determination of guilt shall call
for further deliberation to arrive at a
recommendation regarding sanctions
to be imposed. The disciplinary
record of the defendant shall be
made available to the panel after a
determination of guilt.

(n) Final decisions of all judicial panels
shall be by majority vote and shall be
accompanied by a brief written
opinion.

DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS

One or more of the following sanctions
may be imposed for violations of the
Student Conduct Code.

1. EXPULSION: permanent separation
of the student from the College. The
student will be barred from College
premises.

2. SUSPENSION: separation of the
student from the College for a
specified period of time. The student
shall not participate in any College
sponsored activity and may be barred
from College premises.

3. INDEFINITE SUSPENSION: separa-
tion of the student from the College
for an indefinite period of time with
two conditions: (1 ) the student may
not return before a specified date
and (2) readmission is not automatic.
The student shall not participate in
any College sponsored activity and

may be barred from College pre-
mises.

4. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION: notice
to the student that any further
violations of college rules and
regulations will likely result in
suspension. Disciplinary probation
may also include the setting of
restrictions on participation in
College activities or entry into certain
College facilities.

5. DISCIPLINARY WARNING: notice to
the student that further misconduct
may result in more severe disciplinary
action.

6. RESTITUTION: the student is
required to make payment to the
College or to other persons or groups
for damages incurred as a result of a
violation of this code.

7. FORCED WITHDRAWAL: from the
academic course within which an
offense occurred without credit for
the course.

8. CHANGE IN GRADE: with the
concurrence of the instructor for the
course in which an academic
irregularity occurred.

9. OTHER SANCTIONS: other sanctions
may be imposed instead of or in
addition to those specified above.
For example, students may be
subject to dismissal from College
housing for disciplinary violations
which occur in the residence halls.
Likewise, students may be subject to
restrictions upon driving privileges for
disciplinary violations involving the
use or registration of motor vehicles.
Educational, service, or research
projects and work also may be
assigned.

Georgia law and policies of the Board of
Regents of the University System of
Georgia specify that students convicted
of felony offenses involving the manufac-
ture, distribution, sale, possession or use
of marijuana, controlled substances or
other illegal or dangerous drugs shall
forfeit academic credit and be sus-
pended or permanently expelled from
the College.

Repeated or aggravated violations of this
conduct code may result in expulsion or
suspension.

INTERIM SUSPENSION

The Vice President for Student Services
or a designee may suspend a student for
an interim period pending disciplinary
proceedings or medical evaluation, such
interim suspension to become immedi-
ately effective without prior notice,
whenever there is evidence that the
continued presence of the student on
the College campus poses a substantial
threat to the student or to others or to
the stability and continuance of normal
College functions.

A student suspended on an interim basis
shall be given an opportunity to appear
personally before the Vice President for
Student Services or a designee within
five business days from the effective date
of the interim suspension. A hearing
shall then be held on the following issues
only:

(a) the reliability of the information
concerning the student's conduct;

(b) whether the conduct and surround-
ing circumstances reasonably
indicate that the continued pres-
ence of the student on the College
campus poses a substantial threat to
self or to others or to the stability
and continuance of normal College
functions.

APPEALS

Any disciplinary determination resulting
in expulsion or suspension may be
appealed by the defendant to the
President. Requests for appeals must be
submitted in writing to the Office of the
Vice President for Student Services
within five business days of the date of
the letter notifying the defendant of the
original decision. Failure to appeal
within the allotted time will render the
original decision final and conclusive.

Written requests for appeals must be
specific and detailed as to the nature and
substance of the defendant's complaint
and must clearly indicate what action is
requested. Appeals shall be decided
upon the record of the original proceed-
ings, the written appeal submitted by

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the defendant, and any written briefs
submitted by other participants. Cases
will not be reheard on appeal.

If the original decision in the case was
not rendered by the Vice President for
Student Services, the Vice President shall
consider the appeal and give a decision
in lieu of the President. If the student is
dissatisfied with the decision of the Vice
President, the student may request in
writing that the President consider the
appeal, but such a request must be
made within two business days or the
Vice President's decision will be consid-
ered final and conclusive.

The President may appoint a committee
or utilize the services of an existing
committee to review the case and make
a recommendation regarding the
appeal. The President's decision shall be
final so far as the institution is con-
cerned.

Should the student be dissatisfied with
the President's decision, written applica-
tion may be made to the Board of
Regents for a review of the decision.
This application must be submitted
within twenty days following the
decision of the President. Additional

information regarding procedures for
appealing to the Board are available in
the Office of the Vice President for
Student Services. The decision of the
Board shall be final and binding for all
purposes.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Student organizations may be charged
with violations of this code. (The term
organization means a number of people
who have complied with College
requirements for registration.) A student
organization and its officers may be held
collectively or individually responsible
when violations of this code by those
associated with the organization have
received the tacit or overt consent or
encouragement of the organization or of
its leaders, officers, or spokespersons.

The officers or leaders or any identifiable
spokespersons for a student organization
may be directed by the Vice President
for Student Services or a designee to
take appropriate action designed to
prevent or end violations of this code by
the organization or by any persons
associated with the organization who
can reasonably be said to be acting in its
behalf. Failure to make reasonable

efforts to comply with the Vice
President's directive shall be considered
a violation of this code, both by the
officers, leaders or spokespersons for the
organization and by the organization
itself.

Disciplinary action directed toward
student organizations shall be afforded
according to procedures published by
the Office of Student Activities and
distributed annually to all registered
student organizations. Individuals
charged with conduct code violations
arising out of their affiliation with
student organizations shall have their
cases settled according to the proce-
dures outlined in this conduct code.

When in the opinion of the Vice Presi-
dent for Student Services it is desirable
to settle all related charges against an
organization and individuals in a
common hearing setting, the Vice
President may refer the matter to an ad
hoc board for a hearing and recom-
mended outcome or, if all the individuals
charged agree, to an administrative
hearing.

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(^Appendix ^

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 weil 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
disrepute.

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 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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(^Appendix Q

CIVIL RIGHTS GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

Any student who believes that he or she
has been discriminated against because
of race, creed, color, sex, national origin,
religion, age, veteran status, or handi-
capped status and who wishes to file a
complaint should follow these steps:

1 . Discuss the grievance with the dean or
director under whose jurisdiction the
alleged behavior occurred. This
administrative head will as soon as
possible consult with those involved
and attempt to resolve the student's
grievance.

2. If the matter is not resolved satisfacto-
rily at this level, the student may

present a written statement to the vice
president (or comparable administra-
tive head) under whose jurisdiction
the matter falls, clearly delineating the
grievance and supplying appropriate
documentation. The vice president
will also ask the administrative head
who originally reviewed the grievance
to present a written statement to
justify the action taken.

Upon receipt of the written documen-
tation, the vice president will review
the grievance in consultation, if
necessary, with the people involved
and with the college's Affirmative
Action Officer. The vice president may
choose to refer the grievance to a
committee to review the case for a
recommended outcome.

3. If the matter is not resolved satisfacto-
rily at this level, the student may
appeal further in writing to the
President of the College, who will
review all relevant documents and
may consult with those who can
provide useful information.

4. If the matter is not resolved satisfacto-
rily by the President, the aggrieved
student may, within ten days after the
President's decision, appeal in writing
to the Board of Regents of the
University System of Georgia, citing all
reasons for dissatisfaction with the
previous decision. (See Appendix ) for
a more complete statement regarding
appeals to the Board of Regents.)

(^Appendix *%)

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 a
subcommittee 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
subcommittee who is otherwise
interested in the particular case shall
sit in judgement during the proceed-
ing.

2. Both the student and faculty member
shall be present during the hearings
(except when the committee deliber-
ates 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
subcommittee. The decision shall be
based solely upon such matters.

5. Upon finding for the student, the
subcommittee 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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appendix S

PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS
ON UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSION OR READMISSION

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

Whenever an applicant for admission or
readmission to the undergraduate school
is denied admission or feels that his/her
application has not been given due
consideration, such applicant shall have
the right to appeal in accordance with
the following procedure: (Decisions on
readmission are made by the Vice
President and Dean of Faculties, who has
the same responsibilities in readmission
cases as does the Director of Admissions
in new 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 individ-
ual's application on the basis of the
additional factors presented by the
applicant; or

b. refer the appeal to a subcommittee of
the Senate Committee on Academic
Policies and Procedures, for recommen-
dation regarding the case to the Director
of Admissions (Vice President).

The procedure in this instance is as
follows:

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

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

(3) The subcommittee 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 subcommittee. 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 the Bylaws

of the Board of Regents of the University
System of Georgia. The procedure in
this instance is as follows:

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

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

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

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(^Appendix J?

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
Preparatory Curriculum (CPC)
courses must complete all work in
both areas within an academic year
from the date of their initial enroll-
ment in the College. (An academic
year is defined as three quarters.)
Continued aid depends upon
students' completing the above
requirements within this period of
time.

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

2. Maintaining Satisfactory Cumula-
tive Grade Point Average

During the first six quarters students
may receive financial aid provided
they are continuing progress toward
their degrees (See item 3). At the end
of six quarters, students must have at
least a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average (GPA) to remain eligible to
receive aid. All quarters and hours for
which students have registered at
West Georgia College will be counted
in determining the number of hours
a student has attempted.

WARNING: Students who complete
3 quarters with less than 1 .8 cumula-
tive GPA may have great difficulty in
reaching a 2.0 GPA by the end of 6
quarters.

Students must continue to maintain
at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order
to receive aid. Students who do not
have a satisfactory GPA will not be
eligible for aid until their cumulative
GPA is at least 2.0. Students who
regain eligibility must reapply to
receive aid.

3. Continuing Progress Towards a
Degree

Students must earn passing grades in
at least 80% of all hours for which
they are enrolled during the previous
academic 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 2 hours
with a GPA of 2.0 or better in their
next quarter at their own expense.
The number of hours required to re-
establish eligibility may be prorated
for part-time students.

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 cancella-
tion of aid and will have the opportu-
nity 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 at-
tempting 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 15

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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(^Appendix G

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT:
CONFIDENTIALITY OF
STUDENT RECORDS

The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1 974 (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
institutional 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)

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

3. Academic
Advisement
record

4. Admission to
Teacher
Education
record

5. Student
Teaching
Academic or

administra-
tive depart-
ment record
7. Discipline
record
Financial Aid
record
Placement
record

6

8

10.

11

12,

Personal

counseling

record

Medical

record

Financial

record

Faculty Advisor

Dean of the School
of Education

Director of Field of
Experiences
Appropriate depart-
ment chairperson
or administrator

Associate Dean of

Student Services

Director of Financial

Aid

Director of Placement

and Cooperative

Education

Assistant Dean of

Student Services for

Student Development

Director of Health

Services

Director of Fiscal

Affairs

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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
educational objectives of the institu-
tion and include, but are not limited
to, teachers, faculty advisors, counsel-
ors, administrators, sponsors of clubs
and organizations, members (includ-
ing 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
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 1 954, Section 1 52
(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 or
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
EDUCATION 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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^Appendix < 7i

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.

(^Appendix I

PROCEDURES FOR
APPEALS IN CASES OF
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Traditionally educational institutions
have established and maintained their
academic environment by setting forth
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, and
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.** A
hearing process is available to formally
review student complaints about these
corrective actions if no satisfaction is
realized through normal administrative
appeal procedures (department chair-
man, dean of school, Vice President and
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:

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1 . The hearing committee shall be a
subcommittee of the Faculty Senate
Committee on Academic Policies and
Procedures. No member of the
subcommittee who is otherwise
interested in the particular case shall
sit in judgement during the proceed-
ing.

2. The subcommittee will hear the case
only if the student has exhausted all
administrative remedies through
department chairmen, appropriate
school dean, and Vice President and
Dean of Faculties.

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

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

5. The burden of proof shall rest upon
the officials or faculty member who
originated the action against the
student.

6. 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 subcommittee 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.

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

8. 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.

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

*See the Student Conduct Code, "2.
Academic Dishonesty."

**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.

(^Appendix J

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, except that the Board will
not accept or consider appeals based on
academic grades. In such matters the

decision of the President shall be final
and binding for all purposes.

The application for review of the matter
under appeal 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
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.

appendix I\^

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POLICY GOVERNING
OUTDOOR SPEECHES,
DEMONSTRATIONS,
DISTRIBUTION OF WRITTEN
MATERIAL AND MARCHES
No rights are more highly regarded at
West Georgia College than the First
Amendment guarantees of freedom of
speech, freedom of expression and the
right to assemble peaceably. West
Georgia College remains firmly commit-
ted to affording groups and individuals
the opportunity to engage in peaceful
and orderly protests and demonstra-
tions. In order to achieve this objective,
while at the same time insuring that the
College fulfills its educational mission,
the College has the responsibility to
regulate the time, place and manner of
expression. This regulation is to assure
equal opportunity for all persons,
preserve order within the campus
community, protect and preserve
College property and provide a secure
environment to individuals exercising
freedom of expression.

The following provisions and regulations
shall apply:

A. SPEECHES AND DEMONSTRA-
TIONS. The open areas designated
for speeches and demonstrations are
the Quad and outside the Student
Center, Library and Food Service
Building. Use of these areas will be
approved through the Student
Activities Office acting on behalf of
the Vice President for Student
Services. Individuals and groups may
use these areas between 9:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m., Monday - Friday,
when school is in session for speak-
ing, demonstrating and other forms
of expression. A request for use of
these areas must be made forty-eight
hours in advance of the event. All
structures, signs and litter resulting
from the activity must be removed
from the area by the end of the
event. Groups or individuals may
only use those designated areas once
per month and for a maximum
period of two days.

B. DISTRIBUTION OF WRITTEN
MATERIAL. Pamphlets, handbills,
circulars, newspapers, magazines and
other materials which are protected
by the First Amendment may be

distributed on a person to person
basis on the Quad and outside the
Student Center, Library and the Food
Service Building between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday -
Friday, when school is in session. In
accordance with the College Posting
Policy, handbills cannot be placed on
cars. Tables must be reserved forty-
eight hours in advance with the
Office of Student Activities. The
College maintains a position of
neutrality as to the content of any
written material distributed on the
campus under this policy.

C. MARCHES. Marches may take place
on streets and sidewalks of the
campus and community between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,
Monday - Friday, when school is in
session. Plans for an event of this
nature must be approved by the Vice
President for Student Services, City of
Carrollton, and WGC Public Safety
Office forty-eight hours in advance.
Limitations may be placed on the
time, place and manner of such an
event in order to serve the interests
of safety, prevent disruption of the

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educational process and protect the
rights of others. Marches off campus
must be approved by appropriate
governing bodies.

D. PROVISIONS. In order that the
persons exercising freedom of
expression not interfere with the
operation of the College or rights of
others the following shall apply
without exception to any form of
expression.

1 . Events which may obstruct vehicular,
pedestrian or other traffic must be
approved at least forty-eight hours in
advance by the Vice President for
Student Services.

2. Use of sound amplification on
campus is regulated and must be

approved at least forty-eight hours in
advance by the Vice President for
Student Services.

3. There must be no obstruction of
entrances or exits to buildings.

4. There must be no interference with
educational activities inside or
outside of buildings.

5. There must be no harassment of
passersby or other disruptions of
normal activities.

6. There must be no interference with
scheduled College ceremonies or
events.

7. Malicious or unwarranted damage to,
or destruction of property owned or
operated by the College or by

9.

students, faculty, staff or visitors to
the College is prohibited. Persons or
organizations causing such damage
will be held financially and legally
responsible. The group or individual
may be required to provide proof of
liability insurance depending on the
nature of the activity.

There must be compliance with all
applicable state and federal laws and
college rules and regulations.
Violators will be referred for appropri-
ate legal or disciplinary action.

Exceptions to this policy may be
appealed to the Vice President for
Student Services.

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1992-93 zAthletic Schedules

Sept.

5

Sept.

12

Sept.

19

SEPT

.26

SEPT

.28

Oct.

3

Oct.

10

Oct.

17

Oct.

24

Oct.

31

Nov.

7

Nov.

14

Nov.

21

1992 BRAVES & LADY BRAVES
CROSS COUNTRY

at South Carolina-Spartanburg

at Georgia State University

at University of Alabama

WEST GEORGIA INVITATIONAL

TWO-MILE RACE WITH ALASKA-FAIRBANKS

at Georgia Collegiates Championship-Emory

University
at Berry College Invitational
at Clemson Invitational
at Iron Club Race-Alabama-Birmingham
Open

at NCAA South Regional
Open
at NCAA Nationals

(all times are local)

1992 LADY BRAVES VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

Oct. 7

LaGrange College and Huntingdon

College at LaGrange, Ga.

6 p.m.

Oct. 8

at University of Montevallo

7 p.m.

Oct. 1

Georgia Tech-Jacksonville State

9 a.m.

Oct. 1 2

at Mississippi College*

7 p.m.

Oct. 1 3

at University of North Alabama*

7 p.m.

Oct. 1 6

USC-Spartanburg and Catawba

College at Spartanburg,S.C.

6 p.m.

Oct. 1 7

Lenoir Rhyne and Queens College

at Hickory, N.C.

1 p.m.

Oct. 1 8

at Gardner Webb College, N.C.

2 p.m.

Oct. 20

at Livingston University, Ala.*

6 p.m.

Oct. 23

at Milligan College Tournament, Tenn.

TBA

Oct. 27

LaGrange College

7 p.m.

Oct. 29

University of North Alabama*

7:30 p.m.

OCT. 30

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE*

9 A.M.

OCT. 30-31

LADY BRAVES INVITATIONAL

TBA

Nov. 3

at Mercer University-Macon

7 p.m.

Nov. 7

at Florida Tech

7:30 p.m.

NOV. 9

LIVINGSTON UNIVERSITY*

6 P.M.

Nov. 1 2

at Jacksonville State University, Ala.*

7 p.m.

Nov. 20-21

Gulf South Conference Tournament

TBA

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*Culf South Conference matches

1992-93 zAthletic Schedules

1992-93 BRAVES BASKETBALL

NOV. 23 BREWTON COLLEGE 7:30 P.M.

Nov. 27 at LaGrange College 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 2 NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE 7:30 P.M.

Dec. 5 at Talladega College 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14 at North Georgia College 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 at Brewton-Parker College 7:30 p.m.

DEC. 28-29 KIWANIS INVITATIONAL 7 AND 9 P.M.

DEC. 31 LAGRANGE COLLEGE 7:30 P.M.

JAN. 4 VALDOSTA STATE* 7:30 P.M.

JAN. 9 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA* 7:30 P.M.

JAN. 1 1 DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY* 7:30 P.M.

JAN. 13 WOFFORD COLLEGE 7:30 P.M.

Jan. 16 at Mississippi College* 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 at Livingston University* 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 at Wofford College 7 p.m.

Jan. 25 at Jacksonville State* 7 p.m.

Jan. 27 at Alabama-Huntsville 7 p.m.

Feb. 1 at Valdosta State* 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 Jacksonville State* 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 Talladega College 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 Livingston University* 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 Mississippi College* 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 1 7 Alabama-Huntsville 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20 at University of North Alabama* 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 at Delta State University* 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 26-27 Gulf South Conference Tournament
*Culf South Conference game
Note: all games broadcast over WWGC-FM, 90.7

1992 BRAVES FOOTBALL

Sept. 5 at Samford University 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 1 2 Open

SEPT. 19 JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY* 7:30 P.M.

Sept. 26 at Clark-Atlanta 7 p.m.

Oct. 3 at Livingston University* 8 p.m.

Oct. 10 at Mississippi College* 8 p.m.

OCT. 17 VALDOSTA STATE* 7:30 P.M.

OCT. 24 KNOXVILLE COLLEGE 7:30 P.M.

OCT. 31 DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY*+ 1:30 P.M.

Nov. 7 at University of North Alabama* 8 p.m.

NOV. 14 LANE COLLEGE 1:30 P.M.

*Gulf South Conference game

+Homecoming

Note: all games broadcast over WWGC-FM, 90.7

Special Note: The schedules of five of West Georgia College's 1 1
intercollegiate athletic teams are listed. The schedules of the six springs
sports teams were not finalized at the time of publication.

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Nov. 23

at Tuskegee University

6 p.m.

Nov. 25

at Miles College

6 p.m.

DECS

CLARK ATLANTA

5:30 P.M.

Dec. 4-5

at Georgia College Invitational

TBA

Dec. 7

at University of Tampa

5:30 p.m.

Dec. 9

at Florida Southern

6 p.m.

JAN. 2

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY

5:30 P.M.

JA. 4

VALDOSTA STATE*

5:30 P.M.

JAN. 9

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA*

5:30 P.M.

|AN. 11

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY*

5:30 P.M.

|an. 16

at Mississippi Colleg*

5:30 p.m.

|an. 18

at Livingston University*

5:30 p.m.

|AN. 22

FLORIDA ATLANTIC

7 P.M.

|an. 25

at Jacksonville State*

5:30 p.m.

|an. 27

at Troy State University

7 p.m.

|an. 29

at Clark Atlanta

7 p.m.

Feb. 1

at Valdosta State*

5:30 p.m.

FEB. 3

MILES COLLEGE

7 P.M.

FEB. 8

JACKSONVILLE STATE*

5:30 P.M.

FEB. 11

TROY STATE UNIVERSITY

7 P.M.

FEB. 13

LIVINGSTON UNIVERSITY*

5:30 P.M.

FEB. 15

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE*

5:30 P.M.

Feb. 20

at University of North Alabama*

5:30 p.m.

Feb. 22

at Delta State University*

5:30 p.m.

FEB. 27

FORT VALLEY STATE COLLEGE

7 P.M.

Mar. 5-6

Gulf South Conference Tournament

TBA

Mar. 12-13

NCAA Regionals

TBA

Mar. 19-20

NCAA Quarterfinals

TBA

Mar. 25-27

NCAA Final Four

TBA

*Gulf South Conference game