THE UNCATALOG 1981-82 Student Guide to West Georgia College A Unit of the University System of Georgia 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 stu- dents 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 handbook are for infor- mational 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 grad- uation will be available in the offices of the Registrar, Dean of Students, and Deans of Schools. It is the respon- sibility of each student to keep himself or herself apprised of current graduation requirements for a degree program in which he or she is enrolled West Georgia College is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all other applicable federal and state regulations. This means that we don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap, including disabled and Vietnam "Era" veterans. 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 1800's 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 new 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. Published by the Office of the Dean of Student Services Summer 1981 West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNTTY INSTITUTION Cover design and cartoons by Alan Kuykendall TABLE OF CONTENTS 1981-82 COLLEGE CALENDAR WGC PEOPLE People to know and faces to recognize about campus . . . Familiarize yourself with those shown here so you'll know who to see when you need help. . . .P. 5 ACADEMIC NUTS AND BOLTS Information, advice and step by step instructions for surviving on the academic treadmill .... Advisement, Registration, Add/Drop, Withdrawals, Transcripts, Credit Hours, and Staying in School. . . .P. 11 Classrooms, Professors and Academic Requirements Quarters and Credit Hours The Catalog Attending Class Academic Advisement Registration Add/Drop Withdrawals from Class Withdrawals from School Staying in School Changing Majors The Academic Record or Transcript Appeals Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid HOUND 'N ABOUT CAMPUS Find out where to go for what by reading here about the many services, offices, recreational facilities, and opportunities highlighted in this section. . . .P. 15 The Student Center HPE Building and Pool Tennis Courts Track and Playing Fields Fitness Trail , ' Residence Halls Library Health Services Public Safety Mandeville Hall Food Services Business Services Auxiliary Enterprises Bookstore Post Office Student Offices Student Activities Office Snack Bar Gameroom I.D. Cards Conference Rooms Other Services Gymnasium and Other Athletic, Recreational Facilities ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Good times to be had by anyone who seeks them .... Here are ways to fill those leisure hours with fun and relaxation, healthful exercise, intellectual stimulation, and professional development. . . .P. 19 Student Government - SGA Student Activity Fee College Program Board - CPB Religious Groups Black Student Alliance - BSA Student Publications WWGC FM 90.5 The Arts Music Theater Debate Intramural Sports Intercollegiate Sports Greeks Honorary Groups Departmental Organizations Special Interest Groups Student Organization Handbook and Annual Review of Registered Groups How To's for Student Organizations DO'S AND DOiVTS Rules and regulations, I.D. cards, traffic code, smoking, drinking, hazing, parking Find out about these and more in this section on the freedoms and responsibilities of college students P. 25 Rules and Regulations Personal Conduct I.D. Cards I.D. Cards for Student Dependents i The Traffic Code and Designated Parking Zones Smoking in Class Peaceful Demonstrations Alcoholic Beverages Hazing Confidentiality of Student Records "Home Away from Home" Use of College Facilities Weather/Emergency Closings Student Voting Privileges DIRECTORY See the "Problem Solving Guide" to find the location and telephone number of an office or person you need to contact. Also listed are cdl academic departments, other departments and offices, and telephone numbers for residence hall pay stations. Problem Solving Guide ' Academic Departments ' Departments and Offices J Residence Hall Pay Stations APPENDICES I A. Student Conduct Code cind Disciplinary Procedures B. College Heizing Policy C. Statement on Disruptive Behavior D. Procedures in Appeals on Grades E. Procedures for Appeals on Undergraduate Admission and Readmission F. Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid G. Family Educational Rights arid Privacy Act SEPTEMBER 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 OCTOBER 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 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 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, 1981 September 20 September 20-22 September 22 September 23 September 23-25 October 2 October 6 October 28 November 25 November 26-27 November 30, December 1-4 December 6 December 7- January 4 December 21-25 Residence Halls Open Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop and Late Registration Last Day to Apply for December Graduation Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of IV Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of VJ, if Passing Last Day of Classes (Classes End at 12:30 p.m.) Thanksgiving Recess (Offices Closed) Examinations Graduation Christmas Recess Offices Closed JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 12 12 3 4 5 6 12 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 31 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 Winter Quarter, 1982 January 1 Holiday (Offices Closed) January 3 Residence Halls Open January 4-5 Orientation for New Students January 5 Registration January 6 Classes Begin January 6-8 Add/Drop and Late Registration January 15 Last Day to Apply for March Graduation January 19 Last Day to Withdraw from a course with an Automatic Grade of IV February 10 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing March 10 Last Day of Classes March 11 12, Examinations 15-17 March 18-23 Spring Recess March 21 Graduation MARCH APRIL 12 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 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 JUNE 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 Spring Quarter, 1982 March 24 March 24-25 March 25 March 26 March 26, 29-30 April 2 April 8 April 30 May 28 May 31- June 4 June 6 Residence Halls Open Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop and Late Registration Last Day to Apply for June Graduation Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of IV Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of IV, if Passing Last Day of Classes Examinations Graduation JUNE JULY AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 12 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Summer Quarter, 1982 June 15 Residence Halls Open June 15-16 Orientation for New Students June 16 Registration June 17 Classes Begin June 17-18, 21 Add/Drop and Late Registration June 25 Last Day to Apply for August Graduation June 30 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W, ' (for Classes Meeting throughout the Quarter) July 5 Holiday (Offices Closed) July 20 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing (for Classes Meeting throughout the Quarter) August 16 Last Day of Classes August 17-20 Examinations August 22 Graduation WGC PEOPLE Of all the elements that make a college what it is, perhaps it's people who have the most immediate impact. In this section of The Uncatalog are pictured some of the people who are influential in making West Georgia what it is today. They are responsible for administering many of the offices and service organiza- tions you'll come into contact with during your stay at West Georgia, and they are here primarily for the purpose of assisting students. Be sure to look them up when and if you need their help. THE PRESIDENT Our leader, the President, is Dr. Maurice Townsend, who came to West Georgian in 1975. He was an undergraduate at Boston University and received his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His academic major was political science. Office in Sanford Hall. TOWNSEND THE VICE PRESIDENT Dr. John T. Lewis, as Vice President and Dean of Faculties, is over all the academic schools and departments of the college. His office also handles academic dismissals, appeals, and re- admissions. He earned the bachelor's degree at Millsaps College in Mississippi and later received his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Mississippi in psychology. He came to WGC in 1977. Office in Sanford Hall. DANGLE MILLER ACADEMIC DEANS All academic programs at WGC as well as all faculty are organized into three broad classifications or groups referred to as Schools. The School of Arts and Sciences is headed by Dean Richard Dangle, the School of Business by Dr. Mark Miller, and the School of Education by Dr. Evelyn Fulbright. They are instrumental in all matters related to academic life on campus because one or another of these deans supervises each academic department. If there's a matter you can't resolve in your department, see your School Dean for advice. Letters of transient permission, approvals for course overloads, and other types of special permits are issued by the School Deans. Dean of Arts and Sciences Office in Melson Hall Dean of Business Office in School of Business Building Dean of Education Office in Eduation Center GRADUATE SCHOOL Dr. Ben Griffith, Dean of the Graduate School, and his office staff oversee and coordinate matters relating to admission, record keeping, degree programs, and graduation requirements for all graduate students. Approximately one-quarter of all WGC students are in graduate programs. Graduate students, if you can't resolve problems with your professors and in your academic departments, see Dr. Griffith for advice. Offices in Mandeville Hall. DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES Some students accepted to West Georgia are required to enroll in one or more Developmental Studies courses before entering an academic major. Charles Wilson coordinates these courses and advises Developmental Studies students about their programs of study. Go to see him if you have questions about Developmental Studies. Office in Mandeville Hall. WILSON EVENING STUDIES Mr. Andy Davis is Coordinator of Evening Studies. As his title indicates, classes are available from 5:30 until 10 p.m. for students who have family or career responsibilities and cannot attend daytime classes. Evening students can earn associate degrees in four academic areas, fulfill bachelor's degree requirements in seven disciplines, and pursue studies in several academic departments. Office in Adamson Hall. DAVIS LIBRARY With a large new addition, the four-story structure in the center of back campus is the Irvin Sullivan Ingram Library, your gateway to learning and to the group of newer academic buildings known as the Quadrangle. Mr. Charles E. Beard, Library Director, and his capable crew of professional librarians are availabe to assist students, and they will. Just ask. Get into the habit of studying ... in your Library. JAN RUSKELL (seated), JANE SAPP, BEARD, SUSAN SMITH, SALLY RIGG (seated) THE DEAN AND ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES LYON AND SMITH Dr. Bruce Lyon and W. H. Smith work closely with the many people who make the Division of Student Services at West Georgia. All of these departments report through this office: Admissons, Alumni Relations, Financicil Aid, Health Services, Placement, Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Development or Counseling, and the Registrar. These men are the ones to turn to when you can't get problems or questions resolved satisfactorily elsewhere. Good men to get to know. They also handle discipline cases. Offices in Mandeville Hall. 7 JILL HENDRICKS, PHYLLIS MUSE, WANDA STEGALL, MARK TAYLOR and BICKERS ADMISSIONS Doyle Bickers and his staff are probably already familiar to you. They travel the state talking with high school and junior college students about WGC, show visitors about campus, sponsor visitation days, work with orientation, and process applications for admission. Don't forget them once you are here. They need students to serve as hosts when prospective students visit the campus, so let them know if you're interested in helping out. Offices in Mandeville Hall. REGISTRAR Registrar Dr. Gordon Finnie and his staff have the difficult task of matching students with course offerings in registration, and then, somehow, keeping track of how many hours each student receives, when he or she receives them, and countless other registration and recording duties. To have a transcript sent or check on your academic records, go to the Registrar's Office. Offices in Mandeville Hall. BECKY ROBERDS, BONNIE STEVENS, GORDON FINNIE, JANNELL WIGGINS FINANCIAL AID WGC provides financial assistance, funded by the federal and state governments, the college, WGC Foundation, companies, and individuals, to approximately one-third of its students. If you think you are worthy and deserving, or if you just plain need financial assistance, stop by the office and let someone know. Among other things, you may be able to get a job in the work-study program. Offices in Mandeville Hall. WILLENE WILSON, CAROL FERLING AND M. J. HOLMES PLACEMENT Dr. Lynn Holmes heads a professional placement service for students and alumni of West Georgia. Office personnel maintain continuous communi- cation with employers eind arrange on-ceunpus interviews between employers and graduating students who are seeking jobs. They also coordinate internships, the cooperative education program, and the location and development of off-campus jobs for current students. Office in Mandeville Hall. HOLMES HALL, PHILLIPS, and YATES STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Got a problem with a teacher or someone back home? Don't know what to major in? Can't concentrate on studying? Got a roommate who's about to flip out? Just plain need someone to talk to? Then head for the Student Development Center and see Dr. Jerry Hall, Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Development, Dr. Ann Phillips, or Dr. O. B. Yates. They're professional in every way, easy to talk with, and very confidential! Offices in Mandeville Hall. 8 DOUG ALMON, OPAL BARNES and DR. ROY DENNEY HEALTH SERVICES A full time physician is employed in the college Health Center, and nurses are on duty 24 hours a day when school is in session. Medical assistance, including lots of TLC, is provided by all common ailments. For observation and minor illness, students are admitted to the infirmary overnight. Those with serious injury or illness are referred to their family physician or the local hospital. Lab services have been expanded to handle many routine tests. If you're taking six hours or more, you pay a health fee; so be sure to take advantage of the expert care that's available. RESIDENCE LIFE Tom Martin, Director, and his staff believe that residence hall living at West Georgia offers a significant contribution to the total educational development of a student (and that it's fun!), and they want you to believe it too. They supervise the duties of all resident advisors, head residents, and resident directors, to create a desirable living environment. Offices in Mandeville Hall. TOM WATKINS, PEGGY McHUGH and MARTIN EMERSON MOORE, GWEN SCOGGINS and CARAWAY STUDENT ACTIVITIES The Activities Office, under the direction of Mel Caraway, plans and directs the many phases of college life not directly related to the classroom. Activities office personnel coordinate offerings of the College Program Board, serve as advisors for Greek organizations and other student groups, organize Homecoming and many other interesting and iiin activities. Offices in the Student Center. INTRAMURALS Opportunities for recreation, social contacts, and healthful exercises are provided by the college through an excellent intramural athletic program. James Docherty is the director of these programs, and he urges all students to participate. Intramural competition includes football, softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and track. Office in Student Center. HERRON, HETHERINGTON and MILDRED MADDOX BUSINESS SERVICES Students may cash checks for up to $25 at the cashier's window in the Business Office, Melson Hall. Any specicil problems related to fee payments or student bills are referred to Mr. Jack Hetherington, Director of Business Services. Mrs. Virginia Herron is another very important person to many students because her office is the one which writes and distributes all types of scholarship and financial aid checks to students. Offices in Melson Hall. TESTING If life seems to be one big test, guess what? Tests don't stop at college. Pat Hughes is in charge of administering many of the tests required of all college students, such as the S.A.T., G.R.E., and the Regents Test. She also maintains CLEP and G.E.D. testing programs. You have to take a test to get into college and to get out of college. Pat Hughes may be one of the first and last people you'll see at WGC. Office in Mandeville Hall. HUGHES PUBLIC SAFETY William Tuttle is a Director of Public Safety. As his title implies, his staff of able-bodied officers cruise the campus not only in pursuit of crime and illegally parked cars but also to assure the security of property and buildings and the safety of all members of the college community. They can be reached day or night at 834-1260. Office in Aycock Hall. TUTTLE, MARGO AKERS and JEFF MAY SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED The college extends the opportunities of higher education to the physically disabled as well as to the able-bodied. Handicapped students who have special needs should tedk with Dr. Ann Phillips in the Student Development Center. She coordinates services for physically disabled students, including pre-enrollment interviews, counseling, and readers. Office in Mandeville Hall. PHILLIPS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Dr. O. B. Yates, a counselor in the Student Development Center, is a real friend to all foreign students. If you're from another country, be sure to look him up and get to know him. He can provide assistance and advice about a wide range of concerns and will do everything he can to help you adjust to your new environment. Office in Mandeville Hall. YATES KAISER ATHLETICS West Georgia College is very proud of its athletic program, headed by Athletic Director Roger Kaiser. Students can enjoy the excitement of college sports, with intercollegiate competition in men's basketbedl, baseball, track, cross country, tennis, golf, and, of course, football. Women's intercollegiate sports include volleyball, tennis, basketball, softball and track. Office in Health-Physical Education Building. 10 Academic Nuts and Bolts 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 to choose from. The faculty, whose members come from across the nation and around the world, is among the best anywhere, with approximately two-thirds of its members holding doctoral degrees in their fields. Collectively, they are probably the best qucilified, most expert group of people you will ever have the opportunity to work with cind leeim from, so take advantage of the opportunity! 11 Departments and Professors Most students quickly become famil- iar 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, telephone number, and chair- man's name for each academic de- partment 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 depart- mental 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 by during the posted hours. You should feel free to contact faculty members in their offices to discuss your progress, any particular problems you're having in one of their classes, your concerns about career and professional plans, or any matters of mutual concern. In 99 cases out of 100, you will find faculty members to be 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 de- termined by the number of hours it meets each week. For example, a course with five 1-hour lecture sessions per week is a 5-quarter-hour course. As a rule of thumb in accounting for credit hours, it takes two hours of laboratory to equal one hour of lecture, as is the case with a 5-hour science course which has three 1-hour lectures and two 2-hour labs each week. A full course load is considered to be 12 or more hours, but since most of the classes at West Georgia are worth 5 credit hours, people usually take 15 hours (three courses) or more per quarter. A fypical freshman or sophomore course load consists of three 5-hour courses plus physical education. Therefore, in one academic year of 3 quarters a student will nor- mally earn 45 credit hours, plus physi- cal education credits. The Catalog The West Georgia College Bulletin or catalog contains a complete state- ment of academic policies and pro- cedures, courses required for each program of study, retention and grad- uation requirements, and many more essential items of information for the successful student It is a very importeint book to have, study and follow. If you don't already own a current copy of the Bulletin, you should get one now. The Admissions Office gives one fi-ee copy to each new student, but if you've already received one, you'll need to purchase your next one in the book- store. New students should keep a copy of this year's catalog for reference during their entire stay at West Georgia. Those restless nights, it's guaranteed to put you to sleep when nothing else will! Attending Class Class attendance is recommended by many students and is required by most faculty. Actually, each professor determines the attendance policy in his/her class, but the student is always responsible for what happens in each class. Since classes and professors differ greatly, you should be certain you understand the attendance require- ments for each course you're taking. Some profs even lower grades for excessive absences, and they may even drop a student who cuts frequently. Best advice: ATTEND REGULARLY! Academic Advisement Each student is assigned a faculty member to assist in planning his/her academic program. Freshmen and sophomores must see their advisors and obtain their signature on a regis- tration form before completing regis- tration each quarter. The Admissions 12 Office notifies new students of the names of their advisors. Should you experience difficulty in locating your advisor, ask for assisteince fi-om the office of the academic depart- ment to which your advisor belongs. A directory of academic departments is given later in this handbook, and the location by building of all academic advisors is published in the quartelry class schedule Bulletin. Registration Registration for classes is the quar- terly process of seeing your faculty advisor, selecting a list of 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 class Bulletin, published by the Registrar several weeks before the beginning of the quarter, lists all courses being offered and gives step-by-step instructions for completing cill registration procedures. Students in good standing either may register eeirly in a more leisurely fashion or on the afternoon before cleisses begin each quarter along with several thou- sand others. Early registration is defi- intely recommended for a better selec- tion of classes, more freedom in obtain- ing the schedule you want, less hassle in general, and little or no waiting in lines. Even though students may submit as many trial schedules as they want, they occasionally do not obtain their desired class schedule during early registration. If this occurs, you may notify the Registrar's Office by the announced deadline to cancel this schedule so that you can register the day before classes begin, or you may choose to keep this schedule and make adjustments and additions to it during the Add/ Drop period the first three class days each quarter. No student, however, who has a schedule of classes fi:-om early registration is allowed in the registration arena at regular regis- tration when other students are at- tempting to register for the first time. See the class Bulletin for complete details on how to register, early regis- ter, and pay fees, and go by or call the Registrar's Office (834-1414, campus ext. 414) for answers to particular questions. Add /Drop You may change your class schedule or register late during the first three days of class each quarter, but this is not a particularly easy thing to do. This is a critical time of the quarter, and the process of getting approval to enter classes late is fairly complicated. The student must go to each academic department ciffected 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 $15 is charged anyone who waits until these three days to register or who has early registered but fails to pay fees before this time. 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 with- drawal without penalty, or a grade of F, indicating the student was failing at the time of withdrawal, will be entered on the record. The first ten class days each qucirter are a sort of grace period, and the student who withdraws during this time automatically receives a W for the course. After that time, however, and until the midpoint of the quarter, the professor may assign a IV or an F, 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 F is automaticeilly assigned unless the School Dean ap- proves an exception based on unusual or emergency circumstances beyond the student's control. At any rate, be certain to withdraw officially if you cannot complete a course. Withdrawals from School In case you find you must completely withdraw from college during the course of a quarter, contact the Student Development Center in Mcindeville Heill (telephone 834-1416, campus ext. 416). If your reason for leaving is lack of fiinds, check with the Financial Aid Office in Mandeville Hall first. They may be able to help. Regardless, you cannot officially withdraw without teilking with someone in the Student Development Center. At that time you'll be given further instructions for completing the with- drawal process. Who knows? You might even be due a refund. (The under- graduate 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 they may receive notice of "Dismissal." The Faculty Senate of the college has recently voted in stiffer grade point standards required for students to remain enrolled. See your catalog (Undergraduate Academic Policies) for complete information on requirements for staying in good academic standing. By all means, if you realize you are getting behind in your work or are having problems studying, ask for assis- tance. 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 also pay a visit to the Student Development Center in Mandeville Hall. Here you will find free tutorial assistance through the S.O.S. (Sink or Swim) tutorial service, computerized assistance in building study skills, and professional counselors who may be able to help you individually or in a small group to develop better study skills and habits. Changing Majors It's not unusual for students to change their major several times during their college careers. If you entered WGC with an "undecided" major and now want to declare a major, or if you simply want to make a change, the procedure is simple: Go to the office of the academic department which offers the major you want and obtain a change-of-major form. Complete the steps indicated on the form and turn it in to the Registrar's Office for proces- sing. You will be reassigned to a faculty advisor in your new area of study, but because these assignments are done on computer only during certain times of the quarter, you may experience a delay of several weeks before your name shows up on the new depart- ment's list of majors. 13 The Academic Record or Transcript The Registrar's Office maintains permanently for every student who has ever been enrolled at West Georgia an academic record card listing personally identifying information about the stu- dent every course the student has tciken and the grade earned, quarterly and cumulative grade point averages, and a few specicil notations such as Devel- opmental Studies requirements, with- drawal dates, graduation requirements met, degrees eeimed, etc. This record is commonly known as a "transcript," and it is a copy of this permanent record which is sent to other institu- tions, 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 regu- lations. For a listing of what records are kept where and by whom and a full explcination of how to review these records, see Appendix G in this hand- book. You'll also find in this section how to "challenge the content" of your records as well as safeguards built into the record-keeping system to assure the privacy and confidentiality of your records. Appeals If, after getting your grades, you're not satisfied with them and believe that the instructor made a mistake with yours, go to the instructor immediately. It may have been a simple clerical error. If there is a dispute, try and work it out with the instructor. If that fails, see the department chcurman eind, 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 com- mittee. 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 Facul- ties. See Appendix E for detailed pro- cedures. Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid In order to receive financial aid at West Georgia, students must be in good academic standing and must be making satisfacton; progress towards their educational objectives. Any student placed on "probation" by the Office of Vice President and Dean of Faculties runs the risk of losing certain types of financial assistance because of this academic difficulty. These students are monitored closely, and if they do not meike at least a 2.0 or C average during their probationary enrollment, they lose their eligibility to receive certain funds. See Appendx F for specific details of how this policy is applied. I 14 Hound 'N About Campus In addition to understanding the aca- demic setup and knowing some of the people who help run things, you'll need to know where some departments and services are located. It's true that it takes new students only a few days to learn the campus, but the information and tips listed in this section are intended to make that job easier. Let your memory do the walkin' through these pages and save yourself some real steps when you set out 'round 'n about campus to find out where to go for whatever it is you want to do. 15 THE STUDENT CENTER The Student Center is the big round building in the center of campus on Brumbelow Street. It's the focal point of activity for many student services, organizations, and functions. Read on for details. Auxiliary Enterprises The Auxiliary Enterprises Office is in the back 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, vending machine refunds, and sell meal coupon booklets good for cash purchases in the snack bar or cafeteria. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Bookstore The third 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 avcdlable through which mail may be forwarded to students and faculty on campus free of charge. Name and box number are required on mail sent to a student. All residence hall students are assigned a campus post office box in the Student Center Post Office. Students residing off campus may also obtain a box by dropping by the Post Office to sign up for one. Mail should be addressed: Joe Doe Box 00000, (Residence Hall) West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 Post Office hours are 8 a.m. -4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Students are encouraged to check their boxes daily. Student Offices Several student organizations have offices located in the Student Center. Don't be bashful! Drop by with a suggestion or offer to help out. You'll be welcomed! Student Government Association, main floor College Program Board, lower level The West Georgian newspaper office, lower level Interfratemity Council and Panhellenic Council, lower level 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 an functions. The director and his staff have their offices in this area, and they coordinate all offerings of the College Program Board, serve as advisors for student organizations, organize Homecoming and many student related events throughout the year. Stop by for information about all kinds of extracurricular activities. Snack Bar For just plan good eatin' or good "fast food," check out the Snack Bar in the Student Center. It offers a wide variety of good things to eat and beats the prices of almost any sandwich shop around town. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. -6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hours are subject to change to benefit students. Though the Snack Bar is primarily a cash sales operation, students may use their meal tickets during designated hours for lunch and dinner to purchase items costing up to $1.75 per meal. If selections exceed this amount for an individual meal, simply pay the difference in cash. The weekend meal plan also operates out of the snack bar, and complete hot meals are served during lunch and dinner hours to weekend meal plan owners. Gameroom The gameroom, located in the basement of the Student Center, features billiards, foosball, ping- pong, pinball machines, and games. It is open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, from 12 noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday. During the summer quarter hours may vary. I.D. Cards Student I.D. cards are made in the basement of the Student Center. In the fall quarter, 1981, the college switched to a new I.D. card system for 1981-82, so every student will have a new I.D. card made. 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 $10.00 charge for replacing a lost I.D. card. Except during registration and add/drop each quarter, I.D. cards are made only during the posted hours. Contact the Student Activities Office in the Student Center for information about when to have a replacement card made (834-1364, campus ext. 364). 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 Dr. Elmo Roberds at 834-1392, campus extension 392. Other Services in Student Center T.V. Lounge, Notary Public service in the Student Activities Office, Intramural Sports Hotline -834-8200, and WGC Print Shop (offers letter-press posters for a small fee. Contact the Student Activities Office at least five days in advance of need.) GYMNASIUM AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES H-PE Building and Pool The Health-Physical Educa- tion Building is one of the most heavily scheduled facilities 16 on campus. Classes and team practices and games are given highest priority for use of the building, but regular hours of open recreation for all students are also scheduled. These hours vary somewhat depending upon seasonal athletic activity. In general, the basketball courts and the pool in the H- PE Building are open for student use from 6:00 until 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from the first to the last day of classes each quarter. When performances, concerts, or intercollegiate games are scheduled, however, the entire building is closed to all other activities. Otherwise, every attempt is made to keep the pool open to students during the scheduled hours, and routine practices and intramural games are scheduled in the gym during hours when the pool is open to students. Tennis Courts Located adjacent to the H-PE Building are six tennis courts which are open to students on a first- come, first-serve basis. As with other athletic facilities, classes and official team activities do have priority for use of the courts, which remain lighted until midnight. Track and Playing Fields Also open to members of the college community are the track, located just above the Food Services Building, and several practice and intramural playing fields. These areas may be scheduled for group activity by contacting Jim Docherty, Coordinator of Intramurals and Open Recreation, at 834-1364 or Russ Sharp, Athletic Trainer, at 834-1357. As always, officially scheduled intercollegiate or intramural team practices and games take priority over an individual's use of any facility. The Baseball Field, which is located adjacent to the Biology-Chemistry Building, is off limits to everyone except the baseball team and those participating in official team related activities. Fitness Trail A one and one-half mile fitness trail with 14 exercise stations along the way 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 2,400 West Georgia students live. All freshmen and sophomores who are not married or do not live at home with parents or relatives 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 noon every day and end at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. After 7:00 p.m., men must have a female escort when in a women's hall and vice versa. No escort is needed before 7:00 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 listing 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 Irvin Sullivan Ingram Library, located on Brumbelow Street in the center of back campus, currently houses over 225,000 volumes, more than 126,000 U.S. Government documents, and approximately 635,000 microforms. It features study and conference rooms, study carrels, microfilm and reading rooms, research study areas for graduate students. During the academic year, the library is open during the following hours: Monday- Thursday . . . 7:30 a.m. 10 p.n}. Friday 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. 10 p.m. Between quarters . . .8 a.m. 5 p.m. daily (Closed weekends) Holidays Closed as per notice posted The 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 reularly loaned book is 10<^ per day; however, there is a six day grace period after which the full amount of the fine will be collected. 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 11,000 rare volumes and pieces of manuscript material. You may find there are times when you'd like to use the library's late study room, open 24 hours a day during the quarter. There is an outside, ground level entrance to this area just off the academic quadrangle so that students may come and go after regular library hours. HEALTH SERVICE The Health Center, located in the smaller round building across from the Student Center, provides twenty-four hour nursing coverage in its Infirmary for treatment of illness and emergencies to students paying the $23 health fee. The staff if composed of a physician, nine nurses and a pharmacist, and the facility contains examining rooms, offices, a pharmacy and fifteen beds maintained for the care of patients not requiring hospitalization. In case a 17 student has a serious illness or injury, his or her parents are notified and the student is referred to other medical facilities. Most services provided by the Health Service, including many medical prescriptions, are paid for by the student heedth fee. The student must, however, assume eill expenses incurred through the use of off campus facilities and personnel. Discount rates are avciilable to students through the Health Service for most laboratory work. To obtcdn emergency medical ccure, telephone the Health Service -834-1338, campus ext. 338. STAY CALM- administer necessary first aid to the patient or see that it is done. Do not leave the patient alone but delegate someone to call the Health Service. The Infirmary is closed during the Thanksgiving and July 4 holidays. PUBLIC SAFETY The Department of Public Safety, located on Aycock Drive, provides service to the college comunity on a 24- hour basis. The department's duties include, but are not limited to, the protection of life and personal liberties, protection of personal property, enforcement of college regulations and state statutes, traffic and parking control, and the prevention of crime. The department works with various other departments within the college and maintains a liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies. FOR INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE OR ANY EMERGENCY, DIAL 834-1260 or ext. 260 if calling firom a campus phone. For complete information concerning treiffic regulations, parking, and traffic appeals refer to the TRAFFIC CODE pamphlet available at the Department of Public Safety. All students are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations provided in this pamphlet, which they are given a copy of when registering a vehicle with the department. MANDEVILLE HALL Many of the administrative offices with which students are likely to have contact are located on the front drive in a building which used to be a residence hall but is now all office spaces, Mandeville Hall. Included among these are the Graduate School Office, Special Studies and the Testing Offices, the Computer Center Director's Office, and all of the following offices in the Division of Student Services: Dean's Office, Admissions, Residence Life, Placement and Cooperative Education, Job Location and Development, Financial Aid, Student Development Center (counseling), and the Registrar's Office. Sooner or later, everyone needs to see someone in one of these offices, so you might as well leam where Mandeville Hall is and who can be found there. Ask in any office in the building for information and directions. FOOD SERVICES Still referred to by some as Z-6, its architectual desig- nation, the Food Services Building is home of the student cafeteria, which is run by ARA Services by contractual arrangements with the college. This is where 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, coffee houses and other types of entertainment are held. Though serving times may vary depending upon the number of meal ticket holders, these are the expected hours of operation and cash prices for each meal: Breakfast $1.85 7:00-10:00 am. Lunch $2.35 1 1 .00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. Dinner $2. 75 5:00- 6:30 p.m. Two meal ticket plans are available, both limited to five days per week, but in addition there is a weekend meal plan for which hot meals are served in the Student Center Snack Bar at lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. The ticket for 2 meals per day 5 days per week allows the holder to eat any 2 meals a day he chooses in the cafeteria or to use the meal ticket during lunch and dinner in the Snack Bar for purchases up to $1.75 per meal. The 3 meal per day ticket allows the same option for use in the Snack Bar during lunch and dinner or allows the student to eat all three meals in the cafeteria. All meal plans are non-transferrable; in other words, one student's meal ticket may not be used by any other student. To do so is a violation of the student conduct code of the college and will result in the student's being referred for disciplinary action. BUSINESS SERVICES In Melson Hall on Front Campus Drive, the Business Office maintains on the first floor a cashier's window where students, upon presentation of their I.D. cards, may cash personal checks up to $25. The cashier's window is open fi:^om 8:30 until 11:45 a.m. and ft-om 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 eure located elsewhere. For complete information about fees and charges. Business Office policies, refund regulations, concellation deadlines, etc., see the catalog issue of the college Bulletin or the quarterly class schedule Bulletin, or contact the Business Office (telephone 834-1400, campus ext. 400). Incidentally, it is University System policy that all fees and charges are subject to change at any time, but of course college officials attempt to keep students posted well in advance of any expected increases. 18 Organizations and Activities Need a little fun in your life? There are good times to be had by anyone who seeks them, and always another job to be done by someone who's willing, among the more than 60 registered student groups at West Georgia. Departmental organizations . . . social, recreational and athletic activities . . . religious and service group . . . fine arts for performers and on- lookers . . . honorary and academic pursuits . . . intra- mural and intercollegiate sports . . . student government . . . parties and entertainment . . . Opportunities for involvement are everywhere. Do some- thing constructive, and HAVE FUN! 19 Student Government Any full time undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to participate in Student Government. The S.G.A. enacts legislation which is necessary for the general welfare of the students. It receives student complaints, investigates student problems and participates in decisions affecting students. S.G.A. is composed of an executive, legislative and judicial branch. The student body elects a President, Vice-President and Judiciary Chairman. The constitution calls for a General Assembly consisting of 17 voting rep- resentatives. Five of these are from the student body at large and three each from the four schools. The S.G.A. office is located in the Student Center to the right in the main circular corridor of the building. Officers for 1981-82 are President Michael Kay, Vice President Tom Bowman, and Student Judiciary Chair- person Pam Steese. They welcome you to visit the S.G.A. office and solicit your advice, participation, and support. The telephone number is 834-1367, campus ext. 367. Student Activity Fee Each student taking over 5 hours per quarter is required to pay a $40 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, tree admission to athletic events, and discounted admission to all events of The College Program Board. 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 cind students makes recommendations each spring on how the activity fee should be allocated to various student groups and activities. Become involved in your Student Government Asso- ciation and have a voice in saying where your activity fee money should be spent. College Program Board The College Program Board, or CPB, is chaired by Laurie Paul. The CPB provides a variety of social, cultural, and educational programs and co-sponsors events with other campus organizations. In addition to providing entertainment at least three nights a week, the CPB plans Fall Festival and Homecoming. Students are encouraged to offer suggestions and join the various committees which make up the Board. The committes include contemporary music, films, recreation, special events, publicity, lyceum, and the technical committee. The Board is coordinated by an executive branch composed of a chairman, secretary, and the chairmen of the seven committees. The Director and Assistcint Director of Student Activities act in an advisory capacity to the Board. Many events are free, and for others there is a nominal admission charge. The CPB office is located on the ground floor of the Student Center, and interested students are welcome to stop by. The phone number is 834-1365, campus ext. 365. Religious Groups Severed religious organizations exist on the West Georgia campus, including the Baptist Student Union, Outreach, Wesley Foundation, and the Westminister Fellowship. There are several campus ministers who are available to work with students and will lend a friendly ear if you are interested in religious fellowship. They are Rev. Bobby Evans, 834-7588, Baprist Student Union; Rev. Bill Carpenter, 834-7803, Wesley Foundation; Sarah Juengst, 834-8144, Westminister Fellowship; and Father Michael Regan, 832-8977, Catholic Students. Black Student Alliance The purpose of the Black Student Alliance is to promote academically and socially inter-racial understanding. It organizes and promotes the positive heritage of blacks. The Black Student Alliance of West Georgia College is open to all members of the student body, faculty, and administration of West Georgia College who wish to gain a greater understanding of the Black Experience. Student Publications The West Georgian is the 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 834-1366, campus ext. 366. The Eclectic is a literary magazine published each spring quarter. It contains poetry, prose, art, and photo- graphy. Material should be submitted to Eclectic in care of the WGC English Department. A brief biographical publication sketch is requested. WWGC FM 90.5 The campus radio station WWGC is located in the Learning Resources Center, Geography Building. It is college operated for entertainment and instruction of those students in the mass communications field. The station offers a change of pace listening program and carries WGC sports broadcasts. It is student managed and operated. The Arts From Broadway plays to opera to jazz bands. West Georgia College's fine arts department offers many opportunities for student performance. Both music and speech- theatre productions cure scheduled year round with many performance groups active on campus. 20 Several exhibit areas in the Qassroom Arts (Humanities) Building are the scene of frequent student and faculty art exhibits as well as occasional traveling exhibits. Music The Concert Choir is a large choral group which makes concert tours both in and out of state and which has, on occasion, been selected for Eastern European tours. The Chamber Singers is a small choral group noted for singing madrigals. This group presents an annual Christmas celebration in fiill costume of old England. 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 Diaiy of Anne Frank, and The Crucible are among past theater pro- ductions. 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 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 Grease. Debate West Georgia College has an outstanding debate program. In 1979 the college's top team ranked third in the entire nation, and in the 1980-81 season, two West Georgia teams received first round bids to go to the National Debate Tournament. This is only the second time that any school in the southeast has received two first round bids. This also was the ninth consecutive year WGC had been invited to compete for the national championship. Debate coach Dr. Chester Gibson has received many honors and awards for his work in the debate program and was recently presented the National Coach of the Year award by the Philodemic Debating Society of Georgetown University. Intramural Sports West Georgia College provides an excellent program of year-round intramural athletic activities for both men and women. A variety of team and individual events is scheduled so that every student has the opportunity to particiapte. Team sports include flag football, basketball. soccer, tug of war, volleyball, sofrball, wrestling, etc. Badminton singles, horseshoes, tennis singles, cross country, bike race, and weightlifring are some of the individual sports offered. Students desiring to participate may join existing teams or form their own. Regardless of the type of activity, every student must sign the "Waiver of Liability" and "Assumption of Risk" forms which are available in the Intramural Office in the Student Center. For additional information and schedules, contact Jim Docherty, Co- ordinator of Intramurals and Recreation, telephone 834- 1364, campus ext. 364. For daily up-to-date information on intramurals, call the Intramurals Hotline: 834-8200. For postponement of games due to weather conditions, the decision will be made by approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of the contest. Intercollegiate Athletics West Georgia College is proud to have one of the most well-rounded, successful intercollegiate athletic programs for men and women in the state. A dozen teams compete intercollegiately at West Georgia, and one team competes on a sports club basis. For the men, basketbaU, basebedl, cross country, footbcill, golf, tennis and track are offered, and teams compete as members of the South Atlantic Conference. Soccer is offered as a sports club, and the team competes against other colleges and universities, as well as against other soccer clubs. Women compete intercollegiately in volleyball, basket- ball, tennis, sofrball, and track. The women's intercol- legiate teams are members of the Association of Intercol- legiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). The highlight of West Georgia College's athletic program came in 1974 when the men's basketball team claimed the state's first national championship ever. In 1975, the women's basketball team was runnerup for the national title. Numerous West Georgia athletes have been accorded All-American honors, including three in 1978 off the college's baseball team, which won the conference championship and was ranked number one in the country for four weeks, and one from the track team in 1980. Tryouts are held in each of the nine sports, and a limited number of scholarships are available except in the case of football, which is NCAA Division III, indicating that no athletic scholarships are given in support of the program. Of course, in the fall of 1981 West Georgia has its first intercollegiate football season since 1958. The program was organized and became fully operational in 1980, except that no intercollegiate competition was held that year. WGC footbcill has received an overwhelming response from players across the state. The team has approximately 40 members returning from last year, approximately 30 more have been recruited and signed by the football coaching staff, and in addition, between 200 and 300 players signed up for August '81 tryouts. 21 Look for an announcement this fall about admission procedures for games and about how parents and other visitors may obtain tickets for home games. Students are admitted to all athletic events free of charge on presen- tation of their WGC student I.D. cards. Greeks As in many other American colleges and universities, fraternities and sororities have played a distinctive role for many years 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. Fifteen 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 steindeirds (Rush) for group conduct, plan various activities such as Greek Week and service projects, and design public relations publications. Panhellenic formal Rush is held the week before classes begin for fcdl 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, cind Interfraternity Council also hold open Rush functions the first two weeks of each quarter. Information can be obtained from an- nouncements 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 Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Psi Phi Sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Interfraternity Council Fraternities Alpha Tau Omega Chi Phi Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu Panhellenic Council Sororities Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Kappa Delta PhiMu 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 15-45 quarter hours with a GPA of 3.5 or better. Alpha Psi Omega A national dramatics honorary fraternity established to advance the theatre arts as a part of culture. Gamma Theta Upsilon An international honorary geographical society. Regular members must have completed 3 courses in geography with a 3.0 overall GPA. Kappa Mu Epsilon A national mathematics honor society. Membership is based on excellence in math courses and a superior college academic record. Lambda Alpha Epsilon A national criminal justice honor society. Excellence in criminal justice courses is required. Omicron Delta Kappa A leadership honorary for junior and senior men and women. 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 education fraternity. Prospective members must be recommended and approved by members and must have a baccalaureate or earned graduate degree in education. Phi Eta Sigma Encourages and rewards high scholastic attainment among freshmen in institutions of higher learn- ing. Phi Kappa Phi Emphasizes scholarship in the thought of college and university students and stimulates mental achievement by the prize of membership, which is by invitation to seniors and graduate students. Phi Mu Alpha An honor society promoting excellence in music. Presidential Scholars An organization whose dual purpose is to recognize superior scholarship and, through monthly meetings, to encourage faculty-student interaction. Membership is by invitation based upon academic performance. 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. Sigma Alpha Iota A national honor society for female students studying toward a degree in music. Members must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in music classes. 22 Departmental Organizations Accounting Club Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Organi- zation) American Institute of Biological Sciences Art Student League Delta Omega Chi (Pre-med) Mass Communications Minority Art Student League Phi Beta Lambda (Busi- ness Organization) Physics Club Psychology Club Recreation Club Student Council for Excep- tional Children Student Association of Educators WGC Computer Club WGC Geology Club WGC Grotto of Internation- al Speleological Society (Cave Exploration) Special Interest Groups Ailddo Club Open to all students interested in the art of aikido. Alpha Phi Omega- students. A service fraternity, open to all Barbell Club Encourages physical fitness and body development. Black Student Alliance Promotes dignity and increases understanding through the exchanging of ideas between black and other students. The BSA sponsors the annual Black Awareness Week every spring. Bravettes Drill Team Provides halftime entertainment during games and acts as a pep squad. Chamber Singers Cultural, education, and social enrichment through ensemble performance. Cheerleaders- Promotes spirit during football and basket- ball games. Concert Band Provides experience in music for West Georgia's music majors, though membership is open also to non-majors. Concert Choir- Provides choral experiences for music majors/minors and students from the college at large. The concert choir annually goes on tour and performs in high schools, colleges, and churches. Debate Team Provides WGC students an opportunity to participate in a competitive intercollegiate debate program. The Debate team has won many outstanding national awards and honors. Ebony Players/Dancers- Dramatic and creative dance group with the single purpose of providing students on campus with an outlet to expand and develop their own creativity. Farm- A social brotherhood designed to help develop leadership euid maturity cimong young meile college students. Gay Consciousness Group Aids in the education of the non-homosexual community about homosexuality in order to promote understanding. Karate Club Open to all students interested in the art of karate. Majorettes Perform at half-time football and basketball games. Open to students who demonstrate experience in twirling. OZ A sisterhood for the development of growth and leadership in women. Outreach A fellowship of Christians to disuss and spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. Residence Hall Association Provides programming, development, and unity among campus residence halls. Open to representatives from each hall. Soccer Club An intercollegiate club open to men who demonstrate a skill in playing soccer. Student League- Aids in the promotion of WGC by pcirticipating in orientation, visitation days, etc Prospective members must be nominated and approved by the Execu- tive Council. Membership is limited to 35 students. Theatre Arts Society Promotes interest in the theatre arts and supports WGC theatre productions. United Voices Gospel Choir Promotes spiritual growth, fellowship, unity, euid creates a spiritual atmosphere among students by sharing through song and praises with the communities of Georgia. WGC Grotto of the International Speleological Society An organization dedicated to the conservation, exploration, and scientific study of caves and caverns. WGC Wheels Organizes car pooling for commuter students. Student Organizations Handbook A Student Organizations Handbook is available from the Student Activities Office. This publication contains a great deal of general information which is helpful to anyone interested in forming a student organization and especially to those who are in positions of leadership in existing organizations. The staff of the Student Activities Office conducts an annual review of all student organiza- tions to determine their eligibility to be registered as ofiicicd student groups. They enforce the college regulations and rules relating to student organizations including the policies on heizing, the use of alcoholic beverages at student functions, posting of advertisements for public events, and other related matters. Contact the Student Activities Office for a copy of the organizations Handbook and drop by the office if you have questions about any particular group, regulations governing student groups, how to become a member of a group, or how to get a group organized. Don't let the sometimes frantic activity in this office put you off. Hang in there and let someone know what you want. A staff member will be glad to help you. 23 How-To's For Student Organizations The college has a number of rules for student organiza- tions and other general regulations which also apply to activities of student groups. Hopefully, you'll find what you need to know right here, but if you don't, be sure to stop by or call the student Activities Office for advice about how to proceed. A. HOW TO RESERVE A CAMPUS FACILITY A recognized student organization may make room reservations for the following facilities by contacting Dr. Elmo Roberds in the Bonner House (834-1392, campus ext. 392): Student Center, Social Science Lecture Hall, Kennedy Chapel, Food Service Center (lower level), and HPE Building. The Fine Arts Department, located in Room 108 of the Humanities Building (834-1224, campus ext 224), reserves the following facilities: Cashen Hall, Studio Theater, and the College Auditorium. Other facilities may be reserved by contacting the offices of the appropriate school dean: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. There is no rental if a planned function is non-profit. If admission is charged, a fee schedule is available from Auxiliary Enterprises at the back of the college Bookstore (834-1258. campus ext. 258). Student organizations have priority for the use of rooms, after the scheduling of academic and campus-wide affairs. It is advisable to reserve a room as far in advance as possible to insure the reservation. Requests for room facilities MUST be made at least two working days before a scheduled event, or equipment and furnishings cannot be guaranteed. If you are reserving space for a function to which students are going to be allowed to bring alcoholic bever- ages, you must comlete the appropriate approval form, which will be supplied by Dr. Elmo Roberds when you contact him to make the room reservation, and you must have this form approved by the Director of Student Activities. This is the only legitimate way to sponsor an event on campus to which students may bring alcoholic beverages. B. HOW TO PUBLICIZE AN EVENT 1. Start with your basic poster. Either have it printed at the Student Center print shop or get out your crayons or magic markers and go to work. Remember, you cannot hang posters on glass doors or windows, on the outside of buildings, or on trees. Confine your masterpieces to bulletin boards only. NOTE: Posters used to advertise events at which alcohol is to be allowed, even if the function is to be held off camus, must be approved by the Director of Student Activities before they are displayed on campus. 2. Notify Dr. Elmo Roberds, telephone 834-1392, campus ext. 392, of your event, and he will put it in the CUE, Campus Upcoming Events. CUE is distributed to all campus residence halls, faculty and staff. 3. Stop by the campus radio station WWGC in the back ground level entrance of the Geography Building and fill out a public service message form. WWGC personnel will be pleased to announce your date in their public service format. 4. Visit the Public Relations Office, and if it is deemed appropriate, the staff will be happy to help you publicize your event in the community. 5. Send a letter to the editor of the West Georgian and request coverage. C. HOW TO INVITE A SPEAKER TO CAMPUS The college has adopted the following policy regarding invitations to outside speakers: Chartered groups of West Georgia students may invite and hear any person of their own choosing. In order to safeguard the college and the college community from abuse eind/or disorder and to allow for adequate prepara- tion and scheduling, the student group must request and receive permission through the offices of the Dean of Student Services or the Vice President and Dean of Faculties as appropriate. Invitations to outside speakers must always represent the desire of a chartered group and not the will of an external individual or group. It should be made clear to the academic and larger community that the sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply approval or endorsement of the views expressed either by the sponsoring group or of the institution. The president of the college or his authorized represen- tative may cancel a speaker's reservation when there is clear and present danger that the appearance would threaten the orderly operation of the college. Such cancel- lations shall be communicated to the sponsoring organi- zations through the Dean of Student Services. D. HOW TO USE A COLLEGE BUS OR VAN West Georgia College has vehicles with various seating capacities which may be used by registered student groups. These vehicles must be reserved at least one week in advance by a responsible chaperone for the group, and this chaperone must be a college employee who is willing to accept the responsibility for the vehicle and the welfare of the student passengers. A vehicle request form may be obtained from most school offices. It should be completed by the person responsible for the particular group activity in question and should be sent to the Office of Plant Operations after it has been approved by the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities. The student organization reserving college vehicles must have on deposit in the Business Office sufficient funds to cover the anticipated expenses for whatever trips are scheduled. Current usage mileage rates may be obtained from the Office of Plant Operations. 24 Do's and DonTs 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. Typically, for the first time in their lives, new college students don't have to answer to someone else for most of the things they do, and many enjoy and experience this new personal freedom to the limit. What frequently is not so obvious at first, however, and sometimes not so comfortable, is the corresponding feature of this arrangement responsibility. As adult members of the college community, students are personally respon- sible for what they do and say. This section of the handbook is designed to acquaint students with some of their rights and responsibilities as West Georgia College students. 25 Rules and Regulations The College has formulated a number of policies and standards that you will need to become aware of. Many of these are included in this section of the handbook and in the Appendices. Read these at least once so that you'll know where to look in the future. If you're unsure about any policies mentioned here, there are some places to go for information. For example, if you're planning an event and need assistance, stop by the Student Activities Office in the Student Center or telephone 834-1364, campus ext 364. Questions concerning personal conduct should be directed to the residence hall staff or the Dean's office in Student Services, Mandeville Hall, telephone 834-1292, campus ext. 292. Problems with academic standards should be taken to your depart- ment 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 regula- tions 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 Depatment of Public Safety), and the WGC catalog or Bulletin (first copy free from Admissions, others from the bookstore). Personal Conduct The following passage comes from the introduction to the Student Conduct Code of WGC and should be taken to heart: "Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation that they will have developed acceptable personal standards of conduct and ethics. Also, students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regulations and standards of the college, and the laws of the community, state and nation, and to respect the stcindards of their fellow students. Students assume respon- sibility for their own conduct . . . "College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or withdrawal. By the act of registration the student implies an acceptance of the standards and regulations which are stated in this handbook and in other publications of the college." A complete statement of the Student Conduct Code, its rules, procedures, guarantees of students rights, disciplinary measures, and appeal procedure is given in Appendix A of this handbook. Student I.D. Cards Each student who registers and pays fees receives a photo identification card. The same card is used during a student's entire enrollment at WGC by being validated as the student pays fees each quarter during registration. These cards are non-transferrable and are made avail- able free of charge to students. There is a replacement cost of $5 should the card be lost or destroyed. Cards are made by the Student Activities Office staff in the Student Center, lower level. Since the card has so many uses, students should carry it with them at all times. It's used to check books and other items out of the Library, to complete financial transactions with the Business Office, as an admission ticket to sporting and cultural events, for identification purposes by personnel in the Registrar's Office, Testing Office, Health Service and Public Safety Department. Beginning in the fall of 1981, the I.D. ceurd is also 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 withdraws from school, the I.D. card must be turned in to the Student Development Center in Mandeville Hall. In addition to official college functions, you'll find the student I.D. is also very useful off campus, especially when cashing checks in town or confirming your student status for discount admissions, student promotions and the like. I.D. Cards for Student's Dependents Because of increasing demands to mcike college activities more accessible to dependents of West Georgia students, the college has recently 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, specied events, theater productions, gym facilities, and library. The cost for a student dependent I.D. card is $15 a year for adults, $7.50 per year for dependents aged 6-17, and free for children under the age of 6. The fee is prorated: adults pay $15 in the fall quarter, $10 in the winter, and $5 in the spring quarter. Children aged 6-17 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 6-17. Contact the Student Activities Office in the Student Center for information about obtaining student dependent I.D. cards. The Traffic Code and Designated Parking Zones Everyone who operates or parks a vehicle on campus is required to register with the Department of Public Safety in Aycock Hall. With so many cars on campus and with limited parking spaces in certain areas, it became necessary during 1981-82 to implement a system of designated parking zones on campus. Residence hall students are assigned to zones or areas, 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 26 which art' 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 inappropriate zones will be ticketed with parking violations. This system is designed to limit traffic flow within the campus, and since residence hall students do not have the option of driving their cars to class and parking near their classroom buildings, hopefully the area within the campus will not become more and more conjested. 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 within the three-day limit given. A Traffic Appeals Committee, headed by the elected Student Judiciary Chairman, meets regularly to hear appecds on parking tickets and related matters. All moving violations which occur on campus, however, are handled through the city or county court systems 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, treiffic and parking regulations, designated or zoned parking areeis, and the appeals procedure in pcurking related cases. No Smoking in Class Smoking, whether by faculty or students, is not permitted in classrooms while class is in session nor in the gymnasium or the library except in designated areas. Smoking is permissible in the classroom between classes and at other times when a class is not being held provided appropriate receptacles are used. Peaceful Demonstrations The following statement gives the policy of the college allowing peaceful demonstrations and expressions of dissent. See Appendix C for a full statement of the philosophy and policy of the Board of Regents of the University System regarding disruptive behavior. Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly are fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the rights of students to express their views or to peacefully protest and peacefully dissent against actions and opinions with which they disagree. On-campus demonstrations, cleared at least 48 hours in advance through the office of the Dean of Student Services, may be conducted in areas which are generally available to students provided such demonstrations are conducted in an orderly manner, do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings and ceremonies, or with other events and processes of the College. Non-members of the colege community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct. or in any way interfere with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus activities, or any college process. Alcoholic Beverage Policy As of September 1, 1980, Georgia law requires that individuals be 19 years of age or older in order to possess or consume alcoholic beverages; therefore, the following policy has been adopted. For additional information on a student's personal responsibility regarding alcoholic beverages, see the Student Conduct Code of the college. Appendix A in this handbook. 1. Alcoholic beverages will not be served at any student function on campus. This includes social events for which a collection among members of a particular oganization or residence hall is taken. It also rules out the furnishing of free beer by beer companies at any social event on campus. 2. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all areas of the campus other than individual residence hall rooms and those authorized in item 5 below. 3. Alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only) may be served at scheduled events where students will not be present in the Food Service Building, the Pavilion, the Alumni House, and the area generally known as Love Valley. 4. No college funds, including Student Activities funds and residence hall social fees, shall be used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 5. BYO ("Bring Your Own") functions shall be limited to the lower level of the Food Service Building, the Pavilion, and Love Valley. All such events must be approved by the Student Activities Office. Beer and wine in amounts appropriate for individual consump- tion may be brought in by persons aged 19 or older. 6. Adverising of off-campus events at which alcohol will be served must be approved by the Student Activities Office. Such advertising must be monitored in order to assure that there is no implied sponsorship by the college and that the college does not appear to condone the illegal sale or serving of alcoholic beverages. 7. The furnishing of alcoholic beverages to underage persons and the possession or consumption of alco- holic beverages by underage persons on campus will subject the violator to college disciplinary action and/or arrest. 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 heizing of any kind. The Student Conduct Code says "All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation or orientation into college life or into the life of any college group which tends to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering 27 are prohibited." All students should also read the much more complete definition of hazing as it relates to the conduct of student organizations, it is quoted in Appendix B. Confidentiality of Student Records In 1974 the U.S. Congress passed a law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which states that an educational institution must establish a written policy concerning the confidentiality of student education records and that students must be notified of this statement of policy and their rights under the legis- lation. 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 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 consider- ation of such a challenge. 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 control, with certain exceptions, the dis- closure of the contents of the record. 6. The right to be informed of the existence and avail- ability of the institutional policy concerning FERPA rights. 7. The right to report violations of FERPA legislation to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. 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. Use of College Facilities As any WGC student who has attended summer school knows, facilities at the college are sometimes used by others than students and faculty. This is clearly demon- strated 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 personnel. 1. Invited guest are allowed use of college facilities provided they are: a. Invited by an individual student for a specific occasion. b. Invited by an agency of the college for conferences, special functions, tours or official visits. c. Invited by a recognized student organization to attend specific programs. The use of the facilities by a guest is limited to a specific occasion to which he/she is invited and is not to be interpreted to include regular repeated use of the facilities. 2. Public Service programs of meetings are commonly scheduled: a. Programs of a special nature which are principally designed to provide members of the college community with viable linkages with a larger city community on matters of social and cultural relationships and with public service projects or activities. b. Activities sponsored by recognized non-profit service organizations for which no other suitable facilities are available within the local area and for which it can be clearly demonstrated that a major public or institutional benefit would be rendered. c. Programs sponsored by outside organizations or groups, mainly in the summer months, in which pre- college students participate and when such programs are determinnd to be in the best interest of the college. "Home Away From Home" Carrollton, a growing suburban home of 15,000 people, is also the home-away-from-home for over 3,000 of West Georgia College's 5,500 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 cooperative relationship. Despite Carrollton's rapid growth, you will find that it still possesses a friendly, down-home atmosphere. The College urges you to treat Carrollton, your home- away-from-home, as you would your own home . . . with respect for its laws, its property, and its people. Many students have utilized Carrollton's resources and gotten to know its people. Community involvement is a valuable experience in your total education, and the College encourages you to "discover Carrollton" while you are here. 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, announcements will be made over the campus radio station as well as radio stations in Carrollton, Newnan, Bremen, and Douglas- ville, and radio and television stations in Atlanta. Occasionally, students commuting to the campus from distant points encounter weather which makes travel difficult; students are advised to use their best judgment in those situations and to consult with individual faculty members as to making up lost class time. The college reserves the right to schedule additional class sessions should some be cancelled. Official announcements about class cancellations will be made Official announcements about class cancellations will be made only by the offices of the President and/ or the Department of Public Relations. Information on closing can also be obtained by calling the Department of Public Safety, 834-1260 (day and 28 night), or the Department of Public Relations, 834-1390 (daytime only). Student Voting Privileges Students are encouraged to vote in all federal, state, and local elections. Until recently, in fact, classes were canceled on election days for both Georgia and federal elections, but this is no longer the case. Board of Regents' policy now states: "A student whose class schedule would otherwise prevent him or her firom voting will be permitted an excused absence for the interval required for voting." It is suggested that students plan to submit absentee ballots when they will be away from home on election days. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Student Information and Ticket Booth in the Student Center. 29 30 Directory Problem Solving Guide Problem Where To Go Place Telephone* Academic Advisement Academic Advisor Respective Office Probation Administrative Asst. to V.P. Sanford 834-1393 Regulations Administrative Asst. to V.P. Sanford 834-1393 Activities Student Activities Office Student Center 834-1364 Add or Drop Courses Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 Addresses Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 Athletics Intercollegiate Athletic Department H/PE 834-1357 Intramurals Student Activities Student Center 834-1364 Auditing Classes Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 Bills, Fee Carges Business Services Melson 834-1400 Books & Supplies Campus Bookstore Student Center 834-1256 Caps & Gowns Campus Bookstore Student Center 834-1256 Catalogs Admissions Mandeville 834-1290 Campus Bookstore Student Center 834-1526 Changing Majors Academic Department Respective Office Check Cashing Business Services Melson 834-1400 Commencement Public Relations Auditorium 834-1390 Continuing Education Continuing Education Office Adamson 834-1360 Counseling Academic Advisor Respective Office Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 Career Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 Handicapped Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 Personal Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 Credit by Examination Testing Office Mandeville 834-1472 Declaring Majors Academic Department Respective Office Degree Application Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 Directory Information Student Services Mandeville 834-1312 Dining Facilities Food Service Center Food Service Center 832-1496 (Dial complete No.) Snack Bar Student Center 832-3959 (Dial complete No.) Emergencies Public Safety Aycock 834-1260 Employment Placement Office Mandeville 834-1427 Events & Activities Information Center Bonner House 834-1392 Student Information Center Student Center 834-1364 H Fees & Payments Business Services Melson 834-1400 Final Exam Schedule Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 Financial Aid Financial Aid Office Mandeville 834-1265 Foreign Student Affairs Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 I * If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. 31 Problem Where To Go Place Telephone* Fraternities GI Bill Benefits Grades Graduate School Graduation Honors Program I.D. Cards Information Internships Jobs, off campus Jobs, on campus Legal Advice Library Locate students Lost and Found Meal Tickets Medical Services Organizations Parking Permits Payment of Fines Appeals of Fines Placement Service Post Office Police, Campus Radio Station Reading & Study Skills Readmission Refrigerator Rentals Registration Residence Halls Residency Classification Scheduling Campus Activity Scholarships Social Security Benefits Sororities Student Government Student Handbook Summer School Transcripts Transfer Credit Evaluation Transfer Students Transient Permission Tutoring Veterans Benefits Visitor Parking Pass Withdrawal From course From college Work/Study Program Student Activities Office Registrar's Office Professor Registrar's Office Graduate School Office Registrar's Office Honors Committee Student Activities Office Student Services Placement Office Placement Office Financial Aid Office Rm 1, Business Bldg. WGC Campus Library Student Services Public Safety Campus Bookstore Health Services Student Activities Office Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety Placement Office Campus Post Office Public Safety WWGCFM Special Studies Office Student Development Center Registrar's Office Campus Bookstore Registrar's Office Residence Life Office Registrar's Office Information & Visitors Center Financial Aid Ofiice Registrar's Office Student Activities Office Student Government Office Student Services Office Registrar's Office Registrar's Office Registrar's Office Admissions Office School Dean Student Development Center Registrar's Office Public Safety Professor & Departmental Office Student Development Center Financial Aid Ofiice Student Center Mandeville Respective Office Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Classroom Arts Student Center Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Business School Library Mandeville Aycock Student Center Health Center Student Center Aycock Aycock Aycock Mandeville Student Center Aycock Geography Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Student Center Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Bonner House Mandeville Mandeville Student Center Student Center Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Respective Office Mandeville Mandeville Aycock Mandeville Mandeville 834-1364 834-1414 834-1414 834-1386 834-1414 834-1220 834-1364 834-1312 834-1427 834-1421 834-1265 834-1243 834-1370 834-1312 834-1260 834-1256 834-1338 834-1364 834-1260 834-1260 834-1260 834-1427 834-1320 834-1260 834-1355 834-1472 834-1416 834-1414 834-1256 834-1414 834-1200 834-1414 834-1392 834-1265 834-1414 834-1364 834-1367 834-1312 834-1414 834-1414 834-1414 834-1290 834-1416 834-1414 834-1260 834-1416 834-1265 ' If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. 32 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Department Chairperson Building & Room No. Telephone* Accounting & Finance Dr. Paul Baker Social Science, 123 834-1244 Administrative Systems Dr. Don Crawford Business, 101 834-1246 and Business Education Art Mr. Bruce Bobick Humanities, 321 834-1235 Biology Dr. Edward Gilbert Biology/ Chemistry, Main off. 834-1314 Chemistry Dr. William Lockhart Biology/ Chemistry, 106 834-1310 Counseling & Educational Psy. Dr. Arthur L Sanders Education, 208-A 834-1300 Early Childhood Education Dr. Verl Short Education, 204 834-1303 Economics Mr. W. H. Lankford (Acting) Social Science, 315 834-1340 Educational Leadership Dr. Gerard F. Lentini Education, 204-205 834-1300 English Dr. James Mathews Humanities, 139 834-1220 Fine Arts Dr. Robert Coe Humanities, 105 834-1224 Foreign Languages Dr. Douglas R. Hilt Humanities, 154 834-1230 Geography Dr. Jim O'Malley (Acting) Geography, Main Office 834-1353 Geology Dr. Sumner Long Callaway, 101 834-1250 History Dr. Stephen Hanser Social Science, 217 834-1345 Marketing & Management Dr. Frank Hunsicker Business, 13 834-1243 Mathematics & Computer Dr. Chatty R. Pittman Math/Physics, 310 834-1380 Science Media Education, 129 834-1309 Middle Grades Education/ Dr. George McNinch Education, 204-205 834-1303 Reading Nursing Ms. Jeanette Bernhardt Biology/Chemistry, 220 834-1407 Philosophy Dr. David Higgins Humanities, 144 834-1230 Physical Education & Recreation Dr. Thomas Leaming Health/Physical Education, 201 Math/Physics, 208 834-1357 Physics Dr. Herman Boyd 834-1375 Political Science Dr. Donald Wells Social Science, 140 834-1342 Psychology Dr. Myron Arons Social Science, 317 834-1423 Secondary Education Dr. Edna Edwards Education, 200 834-1327 Sociology/ Anthropology Dr. William T. Simons Social Science, 117 834-1350 Special Education Dr. William Moeny Education, 327 834-1332 Special Studies Mr. Charles Wilson Mandeville, 222 834-1472 * If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. 33 DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES Department Location Telephone* Academic Affairs Admissions Alumni Affairs Arts and Sciences School Bookstore Business School Business Office Central Duplicating Food Services Continuing Education Counseling College Program Board Day Care Center Developmental Studies Education School Evening Studies Financial Aid Graduate School Health Services Intercollegiate Athletics Intramural Athletics Intramural Hot Line Job Location and Development Library Placement Post Office President Public Relations Public Safety Registrar Residence Life Special Studies Student Activities Student Development Center Student Information Center Student Locater Service Student Government Student Services, Dean Testing Vice President, Academic West Georgian WWGC Radio Station Visitors Center Sanford Hall Mandeville Hall Alumni House Melson Hall Student Center Business School Building Melson Hall Auditorium, Basement Food Service Building, Z-6 Adamson Hall Mandeville Hall Student Center Aycock Hall Mandeville Hall Education Center Adamson Hall Mandeville Hall Mandeville Hall Health Center Health-Physical Education Bldg. Student Center Student Center Mandeville Hall Irvin S. Ingram Library Mandeville Hall Student Center Sanford Hall Auditorium Aycock Hall Mandeville Hall Mandeville Hall Mandeville Hall Student Center Mandeville Hall Student Center Mandeville Hall Student Center Mandeville Hall Mandeville Hall Sanford Hall Student Center Geography & Learning Resources Bonner House 834-1393 834-1290 834-1263 834-1396 834-1256 834-1246 834-1400 834-1430 832-7570** 834-1360 834-1416 834-1404 834-1459 834-1472 834-1268 834-1237 834-1265 834-1386 834-1338 834-1357 834-1365 834-8200'* 834-1421 834-1370 834-1427 834-1320 834-1388 834-1390 834-1260 834-1414 834-1200 834-1472 834-1364 834-1416 834-1364 834-1312 834-1437 834-1292 834-1472 834-1393 834-1366 834-1355 834-1392 * If dialing from a campus phone, dial onli; the last three digits. '*Not campus extensions. 34 Residence Hall Pay Stations BOWDON HALL PRl 1 CHARD HALL Head Resident 834-1445 Head Resident 834-1441 1-A (101-116) 832-9113 1-N (101-112) 832-9271 1-B (117-133) 832-9512 1-W (121-135) 832-9104 1-C (134-150) 832-9248 1-S (141-155) 832-9287 2-A (201-216) 832-9249 2-N (201-216) 832-9260 2-B (217-233) 832-9274 2-W (221-235) 832-9138 2-C (234-250) 832-9203 2-S (241-255) 832-9290 3-A (301-316) 832-9285 3-N (301-316) 832-9255 3-B (317-333) 832-9513 3-W (321-335) 832-9286 3-C (334-350) 832-9132 3-S (341-355) 832-9178 BOYKIN HALL ROBERTS HALL Head Resident 834-1432 Resident Director 834-1447 Alpha Gamma Delta 0-B (001-012) 832-9216 1-A (101-117) 832-9535 0-C (013-020) 832-9124 Kappa Delta 1-B (101-125) 832-9169 1-C (131-147) 832-9549 1-C (126-150) 832-9128 Chi Omega 2-A (201-225) 832-9546 2-A (201-217) 832-9270 2-B (226-247) 832-9194 PhiMu 2-C (248-272) 832-9141 2-C (231-247) 832-9542 3-A (301-325) 832-9136 Alpha Kappa Alpha 3-B (326-350) 832-9220 3-A (301-317) 832-9126 Tri Delta STROZIER HALL 3-C (331-347) 832-9534 Head Resident 834-1444 1-N (104-121) 832-9581 COBB HALL 1-S (124-135) 832-9579 Head Resident 834-1426 1 Annex (136-157) 832-9583 1-East (101-122) 832-9264 2-N (203-220) 832-9578 1-West (136-150) 832-9289 2-S (222-240) 832-9577 2-East (202-225) 832-9574 2 Annex (241-263) 832-9582 2-West (226-248) 832-9541 3 Annex (301-323) 832-9145 DOWNS HALL TVUS HALL Resident Director 834-1443 Head Resident 834-1442 Main Lobby 832-9533 Lobby 832-9195 1-B (101-118) 832-9198 also 1-C (121-136) 832-9291 832-9127 1-D (141-156) 832-9525 2-B (201-218) 832-9196 WATSON HALL 2-C (221-236) 832-9214 Resident Director 834-1466 2-D (214-256) 832-9539 1-A (101-120) 832-9551 3-B (301-318) 832-9182 1-B (121-132) 832-9540 3-C (321-336) 832-9230 1-C (133-149) 832-9219 3-D (341-356) 832-9236 2-A (201-221) 832-9561 2-B (222-234) 832-9275 GUNN HALL 2-C (236-252) 832-9283 Head Resident 834-1457 3-A (301-321) 832-9224 1-A (101-117) 832-9591 3-B (322-334) 832-9197 1-C (131-147) 832-9222 3-C (335-352) 832-9278 2-A (201-217) 832-9106 Basement by Rec . Room 832-9159 2-C (231-247) 832-9163 3-A (301-317) 832-9259 (If dialing head i esidents or resident directors from a 3-C (331-347) 832-9118 campus phone, dial the last three digits only.) 35 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. Also, the students are expected to have a responsible 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. Students assume responsibility for their own conduct, and through their hall councils and the student judiciary system, accept responsibility for the behavior of their fellow students. College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or with- drawal. By the act of registration the student implies an acceptance of the standards and regulations which are stated in this handbook and in other publications of the college. Students should realize that any behavior which reflects adversely upon the students of West Georgia College or upon the College will make the individual involved liable for disciplinary action. This is true whether the incident occurs on campus or off campus. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE f. AC4DEMIC IRREGULARrrV 1. No student shall receive or give assistance not authorized by the instructor in the preparation of any essay, laboratory report, examination or other assignment included in an academic course. 2. No student shall take or attempt to take, steal or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the conduct of a class, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory equipment and roll books. 3. No student shall sell, give, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized person material which can be shown to contain the questions or answers to any examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent date in any course of study offered by the college, without authorization from the instructor. 4. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student submitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated, and when the ideas of another are incorporated in the paper, they must be appropriately acknowledged. n. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages is discouraged. The drinking, possess or transpor- tation of alcoholic beverage by any student under the age of 19 is strictly prohibited. No policy or regulation of the college sanctions either the use of alcoholic beverages or actions in contravention of State, Federal, or local laws regarding their purchase or consumption. Such laws are strictly applicable. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus is prohibited with the exception of rooms leased by students in residence halls and when authorized at social functions in residence halls, in the area adjacent to the Student Center known as "Love Valley," the lower level of the Food Service Center, and the Pavilion. 1. Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or their covering container. 0nli(i, Jm^^^^^^^^ , 2. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall rion private areas such as lobbies, recreation rooms, lounges, or community baths. 3. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition at any time or on any occasion on or off campus, as made manifest by boisterousness, rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or by vulgar, profane, lewd, or unbecoming language. See also the Alcoholic Beverage Policy quoted elsewhere in this handbook. Iff. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Malicious or unauthorized intentional damage or destruction of property belonging to the college, to a member of the college community, or to a visitor to the campus, is prohibited. IV. DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY 1. No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating a riot or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal operation of the college. This section should not be construed so as to deny any student the right of peaceful, non-disruptive assembly. 2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free movement of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of college facilities, or materially interfere with the normal operation of the college or with authorized events being held on the campus. 36 3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment indoors or outdoors during classroom hours is prohibited. (Any use of sound amplification equipment must be cleared through the Student Activities Office.) V. DISORDERLY CONDUCT 1. Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization is prohibited. ^ 2. No student shall push, strike, or physically assault, or threaten to do the same,''4e' any member of the faculty, administration, staff or student body or any visitor to the campus. 3. No student shall enter or attempt to enter any dance o f-so ctal, athletic or any othcr gvent sponsored or supervised by the college or any rocognizcd - college organization without credentials for admission, i.e., ticket, identification card, invitation, or any reasonable qualifications established for attendance. At such colleg e fun ct io n s d studtjiit must piebent pro p er cr e dentials to properly i d ontifiod college faculty and staff upuu - t i ie h r-rcquGstj 4. No student shall interfere with, or give false name to, or fail to cooperate with, any properly identified college faculty, administration or staff personnel while these persons are in the performance of their duties. 5. The following ate expressly prohibited: harassment of, or interference with, firemefK policfemen or other persons engaged in the berformaWe ortheir officiaKduties; forcible o^ention of ci^ persorKon ColleW property; loitering on the campus especially in the areas aojacent to th^Student Center/^ymnasium or^esiden^e halls. \_^ VI. DRUGS The possession or use (without valid medical or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or dangerous drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited. VII. FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, counterfeited, or forged, any record, form or document used by the college. No student shall furnish false information to the college. VIII. EXPLOSIVES No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. IX. FIRE SAFETY 1. 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