AJlMAil_ ibJi^ ';?; Uncatalog 1983-84 Student Guide to West Georgia College THE UNCATALOG 1983-84 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 students and does not constitute an official publication of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In case of any divergency from or conflict with the Bylaws or Policies of the Board of Regents the official Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents shall prevail. The statements set forth in this handbook are for infor- mational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institu- tion. While every effort has been made to insure accuracy of the material stated herein, the College reserves the right to change any provision listed in this handbook without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes. Information regarding academic requirements for graduation will be available in the offices of the Registrar, Dean of Students, and Deans of Schools. It is the respon- sibility of each student to keep himself or herself appris- ed of current graduation requirements for a degree pro- gram 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 disabl- ed and Vietnam "Era" veterans. WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE The Mcintosh Memorial, a granite block resembling narrow doorsteps, is the official logo of West Georgia Col- lege. The memorial came to the campus from the Mcin- tosh 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 Cam- pus Drive. Published by the Office of the Dean of Student Services Summer 1983 West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Cartoons by Alan Kuykendall TABLE OF CONTENTS 1983-84 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 tread- mill. ..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 'ROUND 'N ABOUT CAMPUS Find out where to go for what by reading here about the many services, offices, recrea- tional facilities, and opportunities highlighted in this section. ..P. 15 The Student Center Auxiliary Enterprises Bookstore Post Office Student Offices Student Activities Office Snack Bar Gameroom I.D. Cards Conference Rooms Other Services Gymnasium and Other Recreational Facilities 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 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...?. 19 SGA CPB Student Government Student Activity Fee College Program Board 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 DON'T'S 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 responsiblities of college students...?. 25 Rules and Regulations Personal Conduct I.D. Cards I.D. Cards for Student Dependents The Traffic Code and Designated Parking Zones Peaceful Demonstrations Alcoholic Beverages Dry Rush and No Sale of Alcohol Hazing Confidentiality of Student Records "Home Away from Home" Use of College Facilities Weather/Emergency Closings Student Voting Privileges Classification as a Georgia Resident or Nonresident Solicitation of Funds Psychological Instability 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 all academic departments, other depart- ments and offices, and telephone numbers for residence hall pay stations...?. 31 Problem Solving Guide Academic Departments Departments and Offices Residence Hall Pay Stations APPENDICES A. Student Conduct Code and Disciplinary Procedures B. College Hazing Policy C. Statement on Disruptive Behavior D. Procedures in Appeals on Grades E. Procedures for Appeals on Undergraduate Admisson and Readmission F. Academic Requirements for Receiving Finanical Aid G. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act H. Procedures for Appeals in Cases of Academic Dishonesty SEPT 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 OCT 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOV 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 DEC 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 September 18 September 18-20 September 20 September 21 September 21-23 September 30 Fall Quarter, 1983 Residence Halls Open Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop and Late Registration Last Day to Apply for December Graduation October 4 October 28 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess (Offices Closed November 24-25) December 2 December 5-9 December 11 December 12 - January 3 December 23-30 Last Day of Classes Examinations Graduation Christmas Recess Offices Closed JAN FEB MAR 12 3 4 5 6 7 12 3 4 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Winter Quarter, 1984 January 2 January 2-3 January 3 January 4 January 4-6 January 13 January 17 Residence Halls Open Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop and Late Registration Last Day to Apply for March Graduation Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W February 9 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing March 12 March 13-16 March 18 March 18-25 Last Day of Classes Examinations Graduation Spring Recess MAR 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 APR 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 MAY 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 JUNE 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 Spring Quarter, 1984 March 25 March 26-27 March 27 March 28 March 28-30 Residence Halls Open Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop and Late Registration April 6 April 10 Last Day to Apply for June Graduation Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W May 4 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing June 5 June 6-8, 11-12 June 14 Last Day of Classes Examinations Graduation- Evening, 7:00 p.m. JUNE JULY 1 3 4 10 11 17 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 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 AUG 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 Summer Quarter, 1984 June 17 Residence Halls Open June 18-19 Orientation for New Students June 19 Registration June 20 Classes Begin June 20-22 Add/Drop and Late Registration June 29 Last Day to Apply for August Graduation July 3 July 4 July 23 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W, (for Classes Meeting throughout the Quarter) Holiday (Offices Closed) Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing (for Classes Meeting throughout the Quarter) August 17 August 20-23 August 26 Last Day of Classes Examinations Graduation 4 WGC PEOPLE Of all the elements that make a college what it is, perhaps it's people who have the most immediate im- pact. 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 ad- ministering 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 pur- pose 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 Georgia 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 read- missions. 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 FULBRIGHT ACADEMIC DEANS All academic programs at WGC as well as all faculty are organized into three broad classifica- tions of groups referred to as Schools. The School of Arts and Sciences is headed by Dr. Richard Dangle, the School of Business by Dr. Mark Miller, and the School of Education by Dr. Evelyn Fulbrigiit. 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 Education 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 pro- grams, and graduation requirements for all graduate students. Approx- imately 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. GRIFFITH DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES Some students accepted to West Georgia are required to enroll in one or more Developmental Studies courses before entering an academic ma- jor. Charles Wilson coordinates these courses and advises Developmen- tal 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 fami- ly or career responsibilities and cannot attend daytime classes. Evening students may fulfill bachelor degree requirements in four disciplines or earn an associate degree in criminal justice. In addition graduate students may pursue studies in several academic departments. 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 available to assist students, and they will. Just ask. Get in- to the habit of studying... in your Library. DIANNE DENNARD, SUSAN SMITH, ANNE MANNING, MYRON HOUSE, AND JANE SAPP SMITH AND LYON THE DEAN AND ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES 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 depart- ments report through this office: Admissions, Alumni Relations, Finan- cial 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. ADMISSIONS JILL HENDRICKS, PHYLLIS MUSE, WANDA STEGALL, MARK TAYLOR and BICKERS 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 orienta- tion, 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. Of- fices in Mandeville Hall. REGISTRAR Registrar Dr. Gordon Finnie and his staff have the difficult task of mat- ching 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, rear entrance. CAROL FERLING, M.J.HOLMES, AND WILENE WILSON BECKY ROBERDS, BONNIE STEVENS. GORDON FINNIE, JANELL WIGGINS FINANCIAL AID WGC provides financial assistance, funded by the federal and state govern- ments, the college, WGC Foundation, companies, and individuals, to ap- proximately one-third of its students. If you think you are worthy and deser- ving, 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. PLACEMENT AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Mr. Bruce Brewer heads a professional placement service for students and alumni of West Georgia. He is assisted by Jessica Lee and a capable staff who maintain continuous communication with employers and arrange on- campus interviews between employers and graduating students who are seeking jobs. They also coordinate internships, the cooperative education program, and the location and development of off-campus jobs for cur- rent students. Office in Mandeville Hall. JESSICA LEE AND BRUCE BREWER ^ rw 1 i 1 ii 1 / Q <^i ~. r 1 h ^ _. ~~ - ^ JERRY HALL, OB. YATES SILVIA SHORTT, PEGGY MARTIN, ANN PHILLIPS 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, or one of the other counselors. They're professional in every way, easy to talk with, and very confidential! Offices in Mandeville Hall. 8 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 for all common ailments. For observa- tion 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 MARTIN, PATRICIA CAUSEY AND PEGGY McHUGH LINDA KESTNER, TERRY NELSON AND ALISON BREEZE STUDENT ACTIVITIES The Activities Office, under the direction of Linda Kestner, plans and directs the many phases of college life not directly related to the classroom. Ac- tivities office personnel coordinate offerings of the College Program Board, serve as advisors for Greek organizations and other student groups, organize Homecoming and many other interesting and fun activities. Of- fices 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, basket- ball, volleyball, tennis, and track. Office in Student Center. DOCHERTY JIMMY STOKES, VIRGINIA HERRON, AND EARL REAVES BUSINESS AND AUXILIARY SERVICES Students may cash checks for up to $40 at the cashier's window in the Business Office, Melson Hall. Any special problems related to fee payments or student bills are referred to Mr. Earl Reaves, Director of Business Ser- vices. Mrs. Virginia Herron is another very important person to many students because her office is the one which distributes scholarship and finanical aid checks. Auxiliary Services include food service, bookstore, post office, refrigerator rentals and vending. Business office in Melson Hall, Auxiliary Services in the Student Center. 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 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 reach- ed day or night at 834-1260. Office in Aycock Hall. MAY, GLASS, TUTTLE, and HARRIS SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED The college extends the opportunities of higher education to the physical- ly disabled as well as to the able-bodied. Handicapped students who have special needs should talk with Dr. Ann Phillips in the Student Develop- ment 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 col- lege sports, with intercollegiate competition in men's basketball, basball, track, cross country, tennis, golf, and, of course, football. Women's inter- collegiate sports include volleyball, tennis, basketball, softball and track. Office in Health-Physical Education Building. 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 facul- ty, whose members come from across the nation and around the world, is among the best anywhere, with ap- proximately three-fourths of its members holding doctoral degrees in their fields. Collectively, they are probably the best qualified, most expert group of people you will ever have the opportunity to work with and learn from, so take advantage of the opportunity! 11 Departments and Professors Most students quickly become familiar with the classroom buildings as they find their way to classes and labs, but they may be less aware of how to find faculty and departmental offices. Printed in the directory section of this handbook are the building and room number, telephone number, and chairman's name for each academic department on campus. Usually, other faculty offices within the department will be located in the same building and general vicinity as the departmental office, but there are some exceptions. Inquire in the 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 profes- sional 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 sum- mer quarters. A normal academic year of study consists of three quarters, but many students attend college year round or take breaks from school dur- ing other quarters than the summer. The credit value of a course is deter- mined 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 typical 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 physical 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 pro- gram of study, retention and gradua- tion requirements, and many more essential items of information for the successful student. It is a very impor- tant 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 free copy to each new student, but if you've already received one, you'll need to purchase your next one in the bookstore. New students should keep a copy of this year's catalog for reference during their entire stay at West Georgia. Those restless nights, it's guaranteed to put you to sleep when nothing else will! Attending Class Best advice: Attend class regularly, but be sure to attend the first two class days each quarter. If there's a waiting list for a class and students don't attend the first two days and haven't been in touch with the professor to explain why, they may be dropped to make room for others who need it. Since classes and professors differ greatly, you should be certain you understand the attendance requirements for each course you're taking. Some profs lower grades for excessive absences, and they may even drop a student who cuts frequently. Academic Advisement Each student is assigned a faculty member to assist in planning his/her academic program. Freshmen and sophomores must see their advisors and obtain their signature on a registration form before completing registration each quarter. The Admis- sions Office notifies new students of the names of their advisors. Should you experience difficulty in locating your advisor, ask for assistance from the office of the academic department to which your advisor belongs. A directory of academic departments is given later in this handbook, and the location by building of all academic advisors is published in the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Registration for Classes Registration for classes is the quarterly process of seeing your facul- ty 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 pay- ing fees. The quarterly Schedule of Classes lists all courses being offered and gives step-by-step instructions for completing all registration procedures. Students in good standing either may register early in a more leisurely fashion or on the afternoon before classes begin each quarter along with several thousand others. Early registration is definitely recommended for a better selection of classes, more freedom in obtaining the schedule you want, less hassle in general, and little or no waiting in lines. Students occasionally do not obtain their desired class schedule during ear- ly registration. If this occurs, you may notify the Registrar's Office by the an- nounced deadline to cancel this schedule so that you can register the day before classes begin, or you may choose to keep this schedule and make adjustments and additions to it during the Add/Drop period the first three class days each quarter. No student, however, who has a schedule of classes from early registration is allow- ed in the registration arena at regular registration when other students are attempting to register for the first time. See the Schedule of Classes for complete details on how to register, early register, and pay fees, and go by or call the Registrar's Office (834-1414, campus ext. 414) for answers to particular questions. 12 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 ap- proval to enter classes late is fairly complicated. The student must go to each academic department affected to obtain approval for whatever change is being made in the schedule before turning in to the Registrar's staff the appropriate drop or add forms. A late fee of $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 withdrawal without penalty, or a grade of WF, indicating the student was fail- ing at the time of withdrawal, will be entered on the record. The first ten class days each quarter are a sort of grace period, and the student who withdraws during this time 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 WF, depending upon the work the student has done in the class up to the time of withdrawal. After the midpoint of the quarter, the grade of WF is automatically assigned unless the School Dean approves an exception based on unusual or emergency cir- cumstances beyond the student's con- trol. At any rate, be certain to withdraw officially if you cannot com- plete a course. Withdrawals from School In case you find you must complete- ly withdraw from college during the course of a quarter, contact the Stu- dent Development Center in Mandeville Hall (telephone 834-1416, campus ext. 416). If your reason for leaving is lack of funds, check with the Financial Aid Office in Mandeville Hall first. They may be able to help. Regardless, you cannot officially withdraw without talking with so- meone in the Student Development Center. At that time you'll be given fur- ther instructions for completing the withdrawal process. Who knows? You might even be due a refund. (The undergraduate catalog explains the re- fund policy in detail.) Staying in School Here's hoping it will never happen to you, but those whose academic perfor- mance falls below standards prescrib- ed in the catalog are placed on "Academic Warning" or "Probation," or they may receive notice of "Suspen- sion" or "Dismissal." 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 hav- ing problems studying, ask for assistance. The first person to turn to is your professor in a particular course, but you may also want to talk with your faculty advisor. You should 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 majors several times dur- ing 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 process- ing. You will be reassigned to a facul- ty advisor in your new area of study, but because these new assignments are processed only during certain times of the quarter, you may experience a delay of several weeks before your name shows up on the new depart- ment's list of majors. The Academic Record or Transcript The Registrar's Office maintains per- manently for every student who has ever been enrolled at West Georgia an academic record card listing personal- ly identifying information about the student, every course the student has taken and the grade earned, quarterly and cumulative grade point averages, and a few special notations such as Developmental Studies requirements, withdrawal dates, graduation re- quirements met, degrees earned, etc. This record is commonly known as a "transcript," and it is a copy of this per- manent record which is sent to other institutions, agencies, and employers when the student requests that a transcript of his/her record be sent. You have the right to review your educational records maintained by West Georgia, except for certain types of confidential information which are defined by law and by institutional regulations. For a listing of what records are kept where and by whom and a full explanation of how to review these records, see Appendix G in this handbook. You'll also find in this sec- tion 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 immediate- ly. It may have been a simple clerical error. If there is a dispute, try and work it out with the instructor. If that fails, see the department chairman and, if necessary, the school dean. After following these steps, if you are not able to resolve the issue, you may ap- pel the grade to a faculty committee. See Appendix D for details of the ap- peals 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 Pi esident and Dean 13 of Faculties. See Appendix E for detail- ed procedures. Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid In order to receive finartcial aid at West Georgia, students must be in good academic standing and must be making satisfactory progress towards their educational objectives. Any stu- dent placed on "probation" by the Of- fice 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 make at least a 2.0 or C average during their probationary enrollment, they lose their eligibility to receive certain funds. In order to be eligible for financial aid the following year, students must complete with passing grades at least 60% of all hours for which they register in a given year. This regulation is in part directed towards students who routinely withdraw from courses, thereby prolonging their programs of study. In addition, there is a limit on the total number of hours for which students may receive financial aid. All programs of study have specified course requirements and total number of hours for completion, and after the student has attempted a pre- determined number of hours in a degree program, s/he simply may not receive additional financial assistance from certain aid programs. See Appendix F for specific details of how all these policies may apply to you. If you have questions about them, contact the Financial Aid Office in Mandeville Hall (telephone 834-1265, campus extension 265). 14 Hound 'N About Campus In addition to understanding the academic setup and knowing some of the people who help run things, you'll need to know where some departments and services are located. It's true that it takes new students only a few days to learn the campus, but the informa- tion 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 and vending machine refunds. 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 pro- vided here, including registered, certified, and insured mail, and purchases of money orders. An interoffice ser- vice is available through which mail may be forwarded to students and faculty on campus free of charge. Name and box number are required on mail sent to a student. All residence hall students are assigned a campus post office box in the Student Center Post Office. Students residing off campus may also obtain a box by dropping by the Post Office to sign up for one. Mail should be addressed: Joe Doe Box 00000 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 Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, lower level Student Activities Office The first office on the right as you enter the Student Center is the Student Ac- tivities Office, the hub of operation for many student groups and 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 informa- tion about all kinds of extracurricular activities. Snack Bar For just plain good eatin' or good "fast food," check out the Snack Bar in the Student Center. It offers a wide variety of good things to eat and beats the prices of almost any sandwich shop around town. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 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 opera- tion, students may use their meal tickets during designated hours to purchase items costing up to $1.75 at breakfast (7-11 a.m.) or $2.25 at lunch (11 a.m. -3 p.m.) or dinner (3-7 p.m.). If selections exceed the amount allotted for a meal, simply pay the difference in cash. Gamcroom The gameroom, located in the basement of the Student Center, features billiards, foosball, pingpong, pinball machines, and games. It is open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., Monday-Friday, from 12 noon un- til 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 base- ment of the Student Center. This photo I.D. card is a WGC student's permanent identification and does not normally have to be replaced as long as the student remains enrolled. Your I.D. card has many uses: as a meal card once you have paid for the meal plan and had your card validated, as your library card, as your free admission ticket to athletic events and plays, as official identification during registration, when cashing checks, when visiting the Health Center, and many more. There is a $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. Con- tact 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 cam- pus organizations on a reservation basis. To reserve a room, call Dr. Elmo Roberds at 834-1392, campus ex- tension 392. Other Services in Student Center T.V. Lounge, Notary Public service in the Student Ac- tivities Office, and WGC Print Shop (offers letter- press posters for a small fee. Contact the Stu- dent Activities Office at least five days in advance of need.) GYMNASIUM AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES H-PE Building and Pool -The Health-Physical Education Building is one of the most heavily scheduled 16 facilities 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, con- certs, or intercollegiate games are scheduled, however, the entire building is closed to all other activities. Other- wise, every attempt is made to keep the pool open to students during the scheduled hours, and routine prac- tices and intramural games arc scheduled in the gym dur- ing hours when the pool is open to students. Tennis Courts-Located adjacent to the H-PE Building arc 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 in- tramural 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, official- ly 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 ex- cept 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 col- lege community. RESIDENCE HALLS Twelve major structures on campus are residence halls, in which approximately 2,500 West Georgia students live. All freshmen and sophmores 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 mid- night 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 vise 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 the 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, current- ly 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.m. 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 re- quested them. The fine for a regularly loaned book is 25<^ 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 $25 health fee. The staff is 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 student has a serious illness or injury, his or her parents 17 are notified and the student is referred to other medical facilities. The student or his parents are responsible for all such bills, including specialist's fees. Most services provided by the Health Service, including many medical prescriptions, are paid for by the student heatlh fee. The student must, however, assume all ex- penses incurred through the use of off campus facilities and personnel. Discount rates are available to students through the Health Service for most laboratory work. To obtain emergency medical care, telephone the Heahh 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 Ju- ly 4 holidays and between quarters. PUBLIC SAFETY The Department of Public Safety, located on Aycock Drive, provides service to the college community on a 24-hour basis. The department's duties include, but are not limited to, the protection of life and personal liberties, protection of personal property, enforcement of college regulations and state 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 from a campus phone. For complete information concerning traffic regulations, parking, and traffic appeals refer to the TRAFFIC CODE pamphlet available at the Department of Public Safety. All students are 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. MANDEVILL^ 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, Developmental 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, Student Employment Referral Service, Financial Aid, Student Development Center (counseling), and the Registrar's Of- fice. Sooner or later, everyone needs to see someone in one of these offices, so you might as well learn where Mandeville Hall is and who can be found there. Ask in any office in the building for information and directions. FOOD SERVICES Still referred to by some as Z-6, its architectual designa- tion, 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 week- day 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 enter- tainment 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 $2.35 7:00-10:00 a.m. Lunch $2.90 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Dinner $3.70 4:30 6:30 p.m. Three weekday meal ticket plans are available, plus a weekend plan offering 2 meals daily on Saturday, and Sun- day ($80). The one-meal weekday plan ($180) is for any meal once each day in Food Services or for a set alloca- tion at the Snack Bar for one meal daily ($1.75 at breakfast, $2.25 at lunch or dinner). With the two-meal plan ($255), the student may choose any two meals each day at either location, and of course with the three-meal plan ($290), the student is entitled to three meals each day. Students may alternate locations of their meals on the same day but may not use their tickets for 2 servings of the same meal in one day. All meal plans arc 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 refer- red for disciplinary action. BUSINESS SERVICES In Melson Hall on Front Campus Drive, the Business Office maintains on the first floor a cashier's window where students, upon presentation of their I.D. cards, may cash personal checks up to $40. The cashier's window is open from 8:30 until 11:45 a.m. and from 1:00 until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This cashier's window is also where various student fees are paid, except during registration when special fee-payment stations are located elsewhere. For complete information about fees and charges. Business Office policies, refund regulations, cancellation deadlines, etc., see the catalog issue of the college Bulletin or the quarterly class schedule, or contact the Business Office (telephone 834-1400, campus ext. 400). Inciden- tally, 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 organiza- tions. ..social, recreational and athletic ac- tivities... religious and service group... fine arts for per- formers and onlookers... honorary and academic pur- suits... intramural and intercollegiate sports... student government... parties and entertainment... Opportunities for involvement are everywhere. Do something constructive, and HAVE FUN! 19 Student Government Religious Groups Any full time undergraduate or graduate student is eligi- ble 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, in- vestigates 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 represen- tatives. 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. The officers welcome you to visit the S.G.A. office and solicit your advice, participation, and support. The telephone number is 834-1364, campus ext. 364. Student Activity Fee Each student taking over 5 hours per quarter is required to pay a $50 student activity fee. For this fee, students receive free admission to student drama and fine arts pro- ductions, firee copies of the weekly campus newspaper The West Georgian, free admission to athletic events, and dis- counted 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 facul- ty and students makes recommendations each spring on how the activity fee should be allocated to various stu- dent groups and activities. Become involved in your Student Government Associa- tion and have a voice in saying where your activity fee money should be spent. Several religious organizations exist on the West Georgia campus, including the Baptist Student Union, Outreach, Wesley Foundation (Methodist), Newman Club (Catholic), the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Baha'i Club and the Latter Day Saints Student Association. 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. Bob- by Evans, 834-7588, Baptist Student Union; Rev. Bill Carpenter, 834-7803, Wesley Foundation; 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 ad- ministration 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 photography. Material should be submitted to Eclectic in care of the WGC English Department. A brief biographical publication sketch is requested. College Program Board The College Program Board, or CPB, provides a varie- ty of social, cultural, and educational programs and co- sponsors events with other campus organizations. In ad- dition to providing entertainment at least three nights a week, the CPB plans major events each quarter. Students are encouraged to offer suggestions and join the various committees which make up the Board. The committees include contemporary music, films, recrea- tion, special events, publicity, lyceum, and the technical committee. The Board is coordinated by an executive branch com- posed of a chairman, secretary, and the chairmen of the seven committees. The Director and Assistant Director of Student Activities act in an advisory capacity to the Board. Many events are free, and for others there is a nominal 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, cam- pus ext. 365. WWGC FM 90.7 The campus radio station WWGC is located in the Lear- ning 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 oppor- tunities for student performance. Both music and speech- theatre productions are scheduled year round with many performance groups active on campus. Several exhibit areas in the Humanities Building are the scene of frequent student and faculty art exhibits as well as occasional traveling exhibits. 20 Music The Concert Choir is a large choral group which makes concert tours both in and out of state and which has, on occasion, been selected for Eastern European tours. The Chamber Singers is a small choral group noted for singing madrigals. This group presents an annual Christmas celebration in full costume of old England. The West Georgia Wind Ensemble is the concert band, and the Jazz Ensemble is a different group which frequent- ly 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 cam- pus, and the West Georgia Marching Band made its debut in the fall of 1982. Theatre One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Diary of Anne Frank, and The Crucible arc among past theater produc- tions. Each fall a major drama is staged for a week-long run. Winter quarter offers major productions such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe as well as 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 pro- gram. 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 na- tional Debate Tournament. This was only the second time that any school in the southeast had received two first round bids. For more than ten consecutive years WGC has been invited to compete for the national championship. Debate coach Dr. Chester Gibson has received many awards for his work in the debate program and was recent- ly 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 schedul- ed so that every student has the opportunity to participate. Team sports include flag football, basketball, soccer, tug of war, volleyball, softball, wrestling, etc. Badminton singles, horseshoes, tennis singles, cross country, bike race, and weightlifting are some of the individual sports offered. Students desiring to participate may join existing teams or form their own. Regardless of the type of activity, every student must sign the "Waiver of Liability" and "Assump- tion of Risk" forms which are available in the Intramural Office in the Student Center. For additional information and schedules, contact Jim Docherty, Coordinator of In- tramurals and Recreation, telephone 834-1364, campus ext. 364. Intercollegiate Athletics West Georgia College has not only one of the most varied intercollegiate athletic programs among college divison schools nationally, but it is among the most suc- cessful as well. The College fields men's intercollegiate athletic teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ten- nis, and track, while women's programs are offered in basketball, cross country, softball, track, tennis and volleyball. All of West Georgia College's men's teams are affiliated with Division II of the National Collegiate 'Athletic Association (NCAA). Women's teams are members of the NCAA and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Each year. West Georgia College teams win numerous state and conference titles and are ranked among the na- tion's elite. Unique to West Georgia is that the Braves have to their credit the state's first and only national col- legiate basketball championship. Football was re-established at West Georgia in 1981 after an absence of 23 years, and a predominately freshman team startled the college football world by turn- ing in an unbeaten season and earning a number six na- tional ranking. In 1982, the Braves won the national championship in Division III, thereby making West Georgia one of only six schools in the nation ever to win national titles in both football and basketball. West Georgia is particularly noted for its women's in- tercollegiate athletic teams. The women's basketball team has been runnerup for the national championship in re- cent years and won the state title in the 1981 and 1982 seasons. Volleyball has been equally successful, having won numerous state championships. 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 op- portunities for students to develop lasting friendships, con- tribute to the broader community through service, and participate in social, cultural, and athletic activities. Six- teen Greek letter social organizations are represented on the West Georgia College campus. A Black Greek Council, Interfraternity Couiicil, and Fanhellenic Council exist to govern the fraternities and sororities. Among other responsibilities, the three coun- cils coordinate membership selection process standards (Rush) for group conduct, plan various activities such as Greek Week and service projects, and design public rela- tions publications. 21 Panhellenic formal Rush is held the week before classes begin for fall quarter. During the summer, registration forms are sent to all women accepted to West Georgia for the fall quarter. There is a minimal charge to cover the cost of activities for the week. Panhellenic, the Black Greek Council, and Interfrater- nity Council also hold open Rush functions the first two weeks of each quarter. Information can be obtained from announcements on bulletin boards, individual fraternity or sorority members, or the Student Activities Office. All students, depending upon individual fraternity or sorority rules, are invited to participate in Rush. The Greek social organizations are listed below: BLACK GREEK COUNCIL Fraternities Sororities Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma 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 Kappa Delta Chi Omega Phi Mu Deha Delta Delta 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. Beta Epsilon Society Encourages and rewards scholar- ship and accomplishment among students of business ad- ministration and fosters integrity in the conduct of business operations. Gamma Theta Upsilon An international honorary geographical society. Regular members must have com- pleted 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 approv- ed by members and must have a baccalaureate or earn- ed graduate degree in education. Phi Eta Sigma encourages and rewards high scholastic attainment among freshmen in institutions of higher learning. 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 in- vitation to seniors and graduate students. Phi Mu Alpha An honor society promoting excellence in music. Pi Gamma Mu The national honor fraternity for students of the social sciences. Its purpose is to promote interest in and to recognize excellence of students in the social sciences. Pi Sigma Alpha A national political science honor socie- ty. Members must attain high standards of scholarship in both political science and all their academic work. Presidential Scholars An organization whose dual pur- pose is to recognize superior scholarship and, through monthly meetings, to encourage faculty-student interac- tion. Membership is by invitation based upon academic performance. Sigma Tau Delta A national honor society for the pur- pose 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. Departmental Organizations and Professional Fraternities Accounting Club Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Administration) American Institute of Biological Sciences Computer Science Club Delta Mu (Women Music Majors and Minors) Delta Omega Chi (Pre-Med) Economics Club Engineering-Physics Club Geology Club Marketing Club Mass Communications Club Phi Beta Lambda (Business Education) Physical Education Majors Club 22 Psychology Club Recreation Council Society of Criminology Sociology Club Student Art League Student Council for Exceptional Children (Special Education) Student Georgia Association of Educators Student Music Educators National Conference Student Nurses Association West Georgia Physics Society Special Interest Groups Alpha Phi Omega A service fraternity, open to all students. Bravettes Drill Team Provides halftime entertainment during games and acts as a pep squad. Cheerleaders Promotes spirit during football and basketball games. Circle K Provides opportunities for leadership training in service to the campus and community and promotes good fellowship and high scholarship. College Republican Club Promotes the principles of the Republican Party among WGC students and aids in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government. Ebony 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. Fair Exchange Fosters continued research into existing social problems, their ramifications, and possible remedies. Farm A social brotherhood designed to help develop leadership and maturity among young male college students. Judo Club Develops its members physically to help them defeat their competitors in tournament play and en- courages the perfection of their characters. Majorettes Perform at half-time football and basketball games. Open to students who demonstrate experience in twirling. Minority Art Student League Brings together art students so that they might show their culture through the visual arts. National Organization for Women Brings women in- to full participation in the mainstream of American society 23 now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. Residence Hall Association Provides programming, development, and unity among campus residence halls. Open to representatives from each hall. Rugby Club Promotes the understanding and mastery of the skills in the sport. Soccer Club An intercollegiate club open to men who demonstrate a skill in playing soccer. Student League Promotes WGC by participating in orientation, visitation days, etc. Track Club Promotes fitness and running at WGC. United Voices Gospel Choir Promotes spiritual growth, fellowship, unity, and creates a spiritual at- mosphere among students by sharing through song and praises with the communities of Georgia. WGC Wheels Unites commuter students and en- courages car pooling. 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 of- ficial student groups. They enforce the college regulations and rules relating to student organizations, including the policies on hazing, the use of alcoholic beverages at stu- dent 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 gover- ning 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. 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 (834-1382, campus ext. 392): Student Center, Social Science Lecture Hall, Kennedy Chapel, Food Service Center (lower level), HPE Building, and the Pavilion. 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 of- fices 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 beverages, you must complete 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 alchololic 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 master- pieces 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 campus, must be approved by the Director of Student Activites before they are displayed on campus. 2. Notify Dr. Elmo Roberds, telephone 834-1392, cam- pus 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 person- nel 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. Contact 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 and/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 Stu- dent 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 cancellations shall be communicated to the sponsoring organizations 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 will- ing 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 Direc- tor 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. E. SPECIAL NOTE See the notice on p. 27 regarding the PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT FUNCTIONS SPONSORED BY CAMPUS ORGANIZA- TIONS AND PROHIBITION OF SERVING ALCOHOL AT RUSH FUNCTIONS. 24 Do's and Don't's 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 ex- perience 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 personal- ly responsible for what they do and say. This section of the handbook is designed to acquaint students with some of their rights and responsibilites 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 exam- ple, 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 concer- ning 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 department chairperson's office or to the appropriate school dean. Remember: if in doubt about anything you plan to do, consult this handbook or the appropriate office or document. Other college publications containing rules and 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 Department 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 o WGC and should be taken to heart: "Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation that they will have developed aceptable personal standards of conduct and ethics. Students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regulations and standards of the college, and the laws of the com- munity, state and nation, and to respect the standards of their fellow students. "College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or 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 available free of charge to students. There is a replacement cost of $10 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 transac- tions 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, and is validated as the student's meal ticket. Should a college official in carrying out official duties request that a student surrender his/her I.D. card, the stu- dent 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 make college ac- tivities 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, special 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 which are unrestricted so far as the zoning is concerned. The decal or parking permit affixed to the rear left bumper of vehicles 26 di'signates 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, hopeful- ly the area within the campus will not become more and more conjested. Inevitably, there are some students who flagrantly ig- nore parking regulations, and some of these will ac- cumlate parking ticket 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 prompt- ly within the three-day limit given. A Traffic Appeals Committee, headed by the elected Student Judiciary Chairman, meets regularly to hear ap- peals on parking tickets and related matters. All moving violations which occur on campus, however, are handl- ed through the city or county court systems and cannot be appealed through the Traffic Apppeals Committee. See the Traffic Code booklet, available from the Department of Public Safety, for complete details about registering vehicles, traffic and parking areas, and the appeals pro- cedure in parking related cases. Peaceful Demonstrations The following statement gives the policy of the college allowing peaceful demonstrations and expressions of dis- sent. See Appendix C for a full statement of the philosophy and policy of the Board of Regents of the University System regarding disruptive behavior. Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly as fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the 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 Ser- vices, 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 college community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or in any way interfere with the pursuits of teaching, lear- ning, campus activities, or any college process. Alcoholic Beverage Policy As of September 1, 1980, Georgia law requires that in- dividuals 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 alcohoHc beverages, see the Student Conduct Code of the college. Appendix A in this handbook. 1. Alcoholic beverages will not be served at any stu- dent function on campus. This includes social events for which a collection among members of a par- ticular organization or residence hall is taken. It also rules out the furnishing of free beer by beer com- panies at any social event on campus. 2. Consumption of alcohoHc 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 pur- chase alcoholic beverages. 5. BYOC'Bring Your Own") functions shall be limited to the lower level of the Food Service Building, the Pavilion, and Love Valley. AU 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. Advertising of off-campus events at which alcohol will be served must be approved by the Student Ac- tivities Office. Such advertising must be monitored in order to assure that there is no implied sponsor- ship by the college and that the college does not ap- pear 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 alcoholic beverages by underage persons on cam- pus will subject the violator to college disciplinary action and /or arrest. Dry Rush and No Sale of Alcohol Because Georgia law requires that persons be 19 or older in order to consume alcoholic beverages, the Col- lege does not permit the furnishing of alcoholic beverages at rush functions where the great majority of students pre- sent are not of legal age. Likewise, the College cannot con- tinue its affiliation with student groups which sell alcoholic beverages in any fashion. The legal definition of "sale" in- cludes exchange of money, before, during or after the event, including but not limited to coupons, admission charges, and "donations." The legal sale of alcoholic beverages in the state of Georgia requires a license. Hazing All hazing is forbidden at West Georgia. Both the Stu- dent Conduct Code, which defines acceptable limits on personal conduct, and policies approved for the operation 27 of student organizations strictly prohibit hazing of any kind. The Student Conduct Code says "All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation or orientation into col- lege life or into the life of any college group which tend to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering are pro- hibited." 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 writ- ten policy concerning the confidentiality of student educa- tion records and that students must be notified of this statement of policy and their rights under the legislation. In accordance with the Act, students at West Georgia Col- lege 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 the records. 3. The right to a hearing, if necessary, for a fair considera- tion 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 disclosure of the contents of the record. 6. The right to be informed of the existence and availabili- ty of the insitutional 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 custo- dians of those records and specific policies and procedures for administering the steps required by FERPA. "Home Away From Home" Carrollton, a growing suburban home of 16,000 peo- ple, is also the home-away-from-home for over 4,000 of West Georgia college's 6,000 students. You will be pleas- ed to find how much a city of its size has to offer to col- lege 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 CarroUton's rapid growth, you wil 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 CarroUton's resources and gotten to know its people. Community involvement is a valuable experience in your total education, and the Col- lege encourages you to "discover Carrollton" while you are here. Use of College Facilities As any WGC student who has attended summer school knows, facilities at the college are sometimes used by others than students and faculty. This is clearly demonstrated by the large number of drill teams, sports camps, band groups and others who visit the campus dur- ing the summer. The following guidelines have been adopted by the college to govern such use by non-college personnel. 1. Invited guests are allowed use of college facilities pro- vided they are: a. Invited by an individual student for a specific occasion. b. Invited by an agency of the college for con- ferences, special functions, tours or official visits. c. Invited by a recognized student organization to at- tend specific programs. 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 com- munity with viable linkages with a larger city com- munity on matters of social and cultural relation- ships and with public service projects or activities. b. Activities sponsored by recognized non-profit ser- vice 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 pro- grams are determined to be in the best interest of the college. Weather / Emergency Closing Because of the difficulty of making up lost time, classes are cancelled only in extreme circumstances. In the event of emergency cpllege closing, announcements will be made over the campus radio station as well as radio sta- tions in Carrollton, Newnan, Bremen, and Douglasville, and radio and television stations in Atlanta. Occasionally, students commuting to the campus from distant points encounter weather which makes travel dif- ficult; students are advised to use their best judgment in those situations and to consult with individual faculty members as to making up lost class time. The college reserves the right to schedule additional class sessions should some be cancelled. Official announcements about class cancellations will be made only by the offices of the President and/or the Department of Public Relations. Information on closing can also be obtained by calling the Department of Public Safety, 834-1260 (day and night), or the Department of Public Relations, 834-1390 (daytime only). 28 Student Voting Privileges Students are encouraged to vote in all federal, state, and local elections. Until recently, in fact, classes were canceled on election days for both Georgia and federal elections, but this is no longer the case. Board of Regents' policy now states: "A student whose class schedule would otherwise prevent him or her from voting will be permit- ted an excused absence for the interval required for voting." Students should plan to submit absentee ballots when they will be away from home on election days, and they should apply for the absentee ballot well in advance of the election date. Classification as a Georgia Resident or Nonresident A student is responsible for registering under the pro- per residency classification. A student classified as a nonresident who believes that he or she is entitled to be reclassified as a legal resident may petition the Registrar for a change in status. The petition must be filed no later than sixty (60) days after the quarter begins in order for the student to be considered for reclassification for that quarter. If the petition is granted, reclassification will not be retroactive to prior quarters. The necessary forms for this purpose are available in the Registrar's Office. Solicitation of Funds The following procedures are followed concerning the solicitation of businesses and private individuals for con- tributions to projects or organizations at the College: 1. There shall be no soliciting of funds for scholarships, loans, grants, equipment, or supplies, unless it is ap- proved by and in cooperation with the Office of the Director of Development and/or others expressly authorized by the President. 2. There shall be no soliciting of prizes or awards either in merchandise or money unless approved by and in cooperation with the offices of the Director of Develop- ment and/or others expressly authorized by the President. 3. The privilege of selling advertising is restricted to the West Georgian and the Chieftain unless specific authorization is granted by a committee consisting of the Director of Development, Director of Public Rela- tions and the Director of Student Activities. Psychological Instability Students showing evidence of psychological instability that may pose danger to themselves or to others, or may interfere with the normal functioning of the college, may be required by the Office of Student Services to see a psychologist or psychiatrist. If the student does not secure psychological help, or if the student's behavior warrants it, he or she may be withdrawn from the college. Confir- mation from a psychologist or psychiatrist that the stu- dent may return to the college without danger to self or others and will not disrupt the normal functioning of the college is necessary for readmission. 29 *^*ak *"*NK.*> 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 Charges 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 834-1256 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 Co-op Co-op Education Office Mandeville 834-1463 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 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 *// 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 WWGC FM Developmental Studies Office Student Development Center Registrar's Office Campus Bookstore Registrar's Office Residence Life Office Registrar's Office Information & Visitors Center Financial Aid Office 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 Office Student Center Mandeville Respective Office Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Humanities 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 834-1427 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 834-1364 834-1312 834-1414 834-1414 834-1414 834-1290 834-1416 834-1414 834-1260 834-1416 834-1265 *// dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. 32 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Department Chairperson Building & Room No. Telephone' Accounting & Finance Administrative Systems and Business Education Art Biology Chemistry Counseling & Educational Psy. Developmental Studies Early Childhood Education Economics Educational Leadership English Fine Arts Foreign Languages Geography Geology History Marketing & Management Mathematics & Computer Science Media Middle Grades Education/ Reading Nursing Philosophy Physical Education & Recreation Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Sociology/Anhropology Special Education Dr. Paul Baker Dr. Don Crawford Mr. Bruce Bobick Dr. Edward Gilbert Dr. Lucille Garmon, Acting Dr. Arthur L. Sanders Mr. Charles Wilson Dr. Verl Short Dr. C. Blair Housley Dr. Gerard F. Lentini Dr. James Mathews Dr. Robert Coe Dr. Douglas R. Hilt Dr. Jim O'Malley Dr. Sumner Long Dr. Stephen Hanser Dr. Frank Hunsicker Dr. Chatty R. Pittman Dr. Gerard F. Lentini Dr. George McNinch Ms. Jeanette Bernhardt Dr. David Higgins Dr. Thomas Leaming Dr. Herman Boyd Dr. Donald Wells Dr. Myron Arons Dr. Edna Edwards Dr. William T. Simons Dr. William Moeny Social Science, 123 Business, 101 834-1244 834-1348 Humanities, 321 834-1235 Biology/Chemistry, Main off. 834-1314 Biology/Chemistry, 106 834-1310 Education, 208-A 834-1335 Mandeville, 222 834-1472 Education, 204 834-1303 Social Science, 315 834-1340 Education, 204-205 834-1300 Humanities, 139 834-1220 Humanities, 105 834-1224 Humanities, 154 834-1230 Geography, Main Office 834-1353 Callaway, 101 834-1250 Social Science, 217 834-1345 Business, 13 834-1243 Math/Physics, 310 834-1380 Education, 129 834-1300 Education, 204-205 834-1303 Biology/Chemistry, 220 834-1407 Humanities, 144 834-1230 Health/Physical Education, 834-1357 201 Math/Physics, 208 834-1375 Social Science, 140 834-1342 Social Science, 317 834-1423 Education, 200 834-1327 Social Science, 117 834-1350 Education, 327 834-1332 *// dialing from a campus phone, dial onli; the last three digits. 33 DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES Department Location Telephone * Sanford Hall 834-1393 Mandeville Hall 834-1290 Alumni House 834-1263 Melson Hall 834-1396 Student Center 834-1256 Business School Building 834-1246 Melson Hall 834-1400 Auditorium, Basement 834-1430 Food Service Building, Z-6 832-1496* Adamson Hall 834-1360 Mandeville Hall 834-1463 Mandeville Hall 834-1416 Student Center 834-1364 Aycock Hall 834-1459 Mandeville Hall 834-1472 Education Center 834-1268 Adamson Hall 834-1461 Mandeville Hall 834-1265 Mandeville Hall 834-1386 Health Center 834-1338 Health-Physical Education Bldg. 834-1357 Student Center 834-1365 Student Center 834-8200** Mandeville Hall 834-1421 Irvin S. Ingram Library 834-1370 Mandeville Hall ' 834-1427 Student Center 834-1320 Sanford Hall 834-1388 Auditorium 834-1390 Aycock Hall 834-1260 Mandeville Hall 834-1414 Mandeville Hall 834-1200 Student Center 834-1364 Mandeville Hall 834-1416 Student Center 834-1364 Mandeville Hall 834-1312 Student Center 834-1364 Mandeville Hall 834-1292 Mandeville Hall 834-1472 Sanford Hall 834-1393 Student Center 834-1364 Geography & Learning Resources 834-1355 Bonner House 834-1392 Academic Affairs Admissions Alumni Affairs Arts and Sciences School Bookstore Business School Business Office Central Duplicating Food Services Continuing Education Cooperative 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 Student Activities Student Development Center Student Information Center Student Locator Service Student Government Student Services, Dean Testing Vice President, Academic West Georgian WWGC Radio Station Visitors Center 'If dialing from a campus phone, dial onIi> the last three digits. ' 'Not campus extensions. 34 Residence Hall Pay Stations AYCOCK HALL 2iid floor 834-9136 3rd floor 834-9137 BOWDON HALL Resident Manager 834-1445 1-A (101-116) 832-9113 IB (117-133) 832-9512 1-C (134-150) 832-9248 2-A (201-216) 832-9249 2-B (217-233) 832-9274 2-C (234-250) 832-9203 3-A (301-316) 832-9285 3-B (317-333) 832-9513 3-C (334-350) 832-9132 BOYKIN HALL Head Resident 834-1432 Alpha Gamma Delta 1-A (101-117) 832-9535 Kappa Delta 1-C (131-147) 832-9549 Chi Omega 2-A (201-217) 832-9270 Phi Mu 2-C (231-247) 832-9542 Alpha Kappa Alpha 3-A (301-317) 832-9126 Tri Delta 3-C (331-347) 832-9534 COBB HALL Head Resident 834-1426 1-East (101-122) 832-9264 1-West (136-150) 832-9289 2-East (202-225) 832-9574 2-West (226-248) 832-9541 DOWNS HALL Resident Manager 834-1443 Main Lobby 832-9533 IB (101-118) 832-9198 1-C (121-136) 832-9291 1-D (141-156) 832-9525 2-B (201-218) 832-9196 2-C (221-236) 832-9214 2-D (214-256) 832-9539 3-B (301-318) 832-9182 3-C (321-336) 832-9230 3-D (341-356) 832-9236 GUNN HALL Head Resident 834-1457 1-A (101-117) 832-9591 1-C (131-147) 832-9222 2-A (201-217) 832-9106 2-C (231-247) 832-9163 3-A (301-317) 832-9259 3-C (331-347) 832-9118 PRITCHARD HALL Resident Manager 35 (If dialing head residents or resident managers from a campus phone, 1-N (101-112) 1-W (121-135) 1-S (141-155) 2-N (201-216) 2-W (221-235) 2-S (241-255) 3-N (301-316) 3-W (321-335) 3-S (341-355) ROBERTS HALL Resident Manager 0-B (001-012) 0-C (013-020) IB (101-125) 1-C (126-150) 2-A (201-225) 2-B (226-247) 2-C (248-272) 3-A (301-325) 3-B (326-350) ROW HALL Head Resident 1-E (130-145) 2-E (202-219) 3-E (302-319) 1-W (107-121) 2-W (220-238) 3-W (331-338) STROZIER HALL Head Resident 1-N (104-121) 1-S (124-135) 1 Annex (136-157) 2-N (203-220) 2-S (222-240) 2 Annex (241-263) 3 Annex (301-323) TYUS HALL Head Resident Lobby 3rd 4th 5th WATSON HALL Resident Manager 1-A (101-120) IB (121-132) 1-C (133-149) 2-A (201-221) 2-B (222-234) 2-C (236-252) 3-A (301-321) 3-B (322-334) 3-C (335-352) Basement by Rec. Room dial the last three digits only.) 834-1441 832-9271 832-9104 832-9287 832-9260 832-9138 832-9290 832-9255 832-9286 832-9178 834-1447 832-9216 832-9124 832-9169 832-9128 832-9546 832-9194 832-9141 832-9136 832-9220 834-1446 834-9135 834-9131 834-9134 834-9133 834-9130 834-9132 834-1444 832-9581 832-9579 832-9583 832-9578 832-9577 832-9582 832-9145 834-1442 832-9195 832-9127 834-9208 834-9207 834-1466 832-9551 832-9540 832-9219 832-9561 832-9275 832-9283 832-9224 832-9197 832-9278 832-9159 APPENDIX A STUDENT CONDUCT CODE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation that they will have developed acceptable per- sonal standards of conduct and ethics. Students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regulations and stan- dards of the college, and the laws of the community, state, and nation, and to respect the standards of their fellow students. College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or withdrawal. By the act of registration the student implies an acceptance of the standards and regulations which are stated in this handbook and in other publications of the college. Students should realize that they may be held accountable through the college discipline system for their behavior, whether on or off campus, when an offense is directed at the college or a member of the college community and is a violation of the Student Conduct Code. Student Conduct Code I. Relation off College Code to Local, State, and Federal Laws Students are subject to the rules and regulations of the college and to local, state, and federal laws. Violations of the law are prohibited and may be referred to the discipline system. II. Academic Irregularity 1. No student shall give or receive, or otherwise furnish or procure, assistance not authorized in the preparation of an essay, report, examination, or other assignment in an academic course or in the fulfillment of program or degree re- quirements such as standardized examinations. 2. No student shall take, attempt to take, steal, or otherwise obtain, gain access to, or alter in an unauthorized man- ner any material pertaining to the conduct of a class or to the completion of any program or degree requirement, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory equipment, roll books, academic records, or electronically stored data. 3. Plagiarism is prohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student submitting them. Direct quotations must be indicated and ideas of another must be appropriately acknowledged. ' in. Alcoholic Beverages The misuse of alcoholic beverages is strongly discouraged. The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages by any student under legal age is strictly prohibited. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus is prohibited except in rooms occupied by students in residence halls and when authorized at social functions in residence halls, in the area adjacent to the student Center known as "Love Valley," in the Food Service Building, and in the Pavilion. 1. Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or a covering container. 2. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall public areas such as hallways, lob- bies, recreation rooms, lounges, or restrooms. 3. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition as made manifest by disorderly, obscene, or indecent conduct or appearance. See also the Alcoholic Beverage Policy on p. 29 of this handbook. IV. Drugs The possession or use (without valid prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited. V. Smoking Smoking is not permitted at any time in classrooms, laboratories, or in other posted areas. VI. Misuse off Property Damage to, destruction, removal or other misuse of property belonging to the college, a member of the college com- munity, or a visitor to the campus is prohibited. 36 VII. Disorderly Assembly 1 . No student shall obstruct the free movement of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of college facilities, or materially interfere with the normal operation of the college or with authorized events held on campus. 2. Outdoor meetings on campus grounds, cleared at least 48 hours in advance through the office of the Dean of Stu- dent Services, may be conducted in areas which are generally available to students provided such meetings are conducted in an orderly manner, do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings, and ceremonies, or with other events and processes of the College. 3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment is prohibited. Use of sound amplification equip- ment must be approved by the Office of Student Activities. VIII. Disorderly Conduct 1. Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervis- ed by the college or any recognized college organization is prohibited. 2. No student shall push, strike, physically assault, otherwise harass, or threaten to do the same to any member of the faculty, administration, staff, or student body or to any visitor to the campus. 3. No student shall enter or attempt to enter any event sponsored or supervised by the college or by any college organiza- tion without credentials for admission, e.g., ticket, identification card, invitation, or any reasonable qualifications established for attendance. 4. No student shall interfere with, give false name to, or fail to cooperate with any properly identified college faculty, administration, or staff personnel while these persons are in the performance of their duties. IX. Falsification of Records No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, counterfeited, or forged, any record, form or docu- ment used by the college. No student shall furnish false information to the college. X. Explosives No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind, including fireworks, on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. XI. Fire Safety 1. No student shall tamper with fire safety equipment. 2. The unauthorized possession, sale, furnishing or use of any incendiary device is prohibited. 3. No student shall set or cause to be set any unauthorized fire in or on college property. 4. No student shall set off a false fire alarm. XII. Weapons Students are prohibited from possession of firearms on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. XIII. Hazing All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation, or orientation into college life or into the life of any college groups which tend to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering are prohibited. See Appendix B for a more complete defini- tion of hazing. XIV. Joint Responsibility for Infractions Students who act with others to violate college regulations have individual and joint responsibility for such violation and such concerted acts are prohibited. XV. Littering The disposing of any form of litter on the campus other than in designated receptacles is prohibited. XVI. Student Identification Cards 1. Lending, selling or otherwise transferring a student identification card or meal ticket is prohibited. 2. The use of a student identification card or meal ticket by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited. 3. Students are required to present their identification cards when requested by any authority charged with the con- duct of student affairs or by a Public Safety officer. 37 XVII. Animals Animals, except for those needed to assist handicapped persons, are prohibited from all buildings on campus unless required for research or class experiments. XVIII. Payment of Fees, Charges, or Fines Students are required to pay fees, charges, and fines within the specified time. XIX. Local Addresses Students are required to maintain their current local addresses with the Registrar. XX. Theft 1. Students shall not sell textbooks not their own without written permission of the owners. 2. Students shall not take, attempt to take, or keep in their possession, items of college property, or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, student groups, or visitors to the campus without proper authorization. XXI. Unauthorized Use of College Facilities 1. No student shall make unauthorized entry into any college building, office, or other facility; nor shall any person remain without authorization in any college facility after normal closing hours. 2. No student shall make unauthorized use of any college facility or service. 3. Unauthorized possession or use of college keys is prohibited. 4. Students and/or student groups may not make reservations in their names for outside groups or organizations to use College space. XXII. Gambling Gambling is prohibited. XXIII. Repeated Violations Repeated violations of published rules and regulations of the college, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to conform to the standards of the college for student life, will result in the severest penalities applicable. .1 XXIV. Misuse of College Name Use of the college's name for soliciting funds or for some other activity without prior approval of proper college authorities, or any misuse of the college's name, is prohibited. XXV. Solicitation The following forms of solicitation, when approved by the appropriate administrative office, are permitted: 1. Fundraising activities by organizations related to the college. 2. Distribution of information in public areas. All other solicitation is prohibited. XXVI. Violations of campus motor vehicle regulations are prohibited. (see "Traffic Code") - XXVII. Violations of college housing regulations are prohibited. (see "Residence Hall Handbook") XXVIII. Changing Student Conduct Code Changes in the Student Conduct Code shall be approved by the Faculty Senate and the President of the college. 38 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES When a student is charged with violation of conduct regulations, disposition of the student's case shall be afforded according to college due process requirenments and in keeping with the procedures outlined below: 1 . All complaints of alleged violation by students shall be made in writing to the Office of Student Services. Each complaint shall contain a statement of facts outlining each alleged act of misconduct. 2. Students shall be notified in writing that they are accused of violations and asked to come in for a conference to be apprised of the complaint, the nature of the evidence against them, and the names of witnesses. During the con- ference, students shall be advised that their cases have been referred to the discipline system and they shall be asked to plead innocent or guilty of the charges. Students shall be advised of the following options and asked to indicate their preference: a. A hearing before the Student Judiciary Commission. b. A hearing before a college official. c. Waiver of a hearing. 3. Students are expected to notify their parents or guardians of the charges. Parents or guardians may request a conference with college officials. College officials will assume, unless notified otherwise, that the student is a dependent according to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152, and may at their discretion notify the student's parents or guardian of the disciplinary case. 4. Decisions reached by the Student Judiciary Commission shall be communicated in writing to the Dean of Student Services as a recommendation. The commission will specify the action requested and the rationale. 5. Students shall be notified in writing of final decisions and of their right to appeal. In cases of appeal, sanctions shall be suspended pending the outcome, except as specified in Item *8 under "Rights of Student Defendants." RIGHTS OF STUDENT DEFENDANTS Rights of students related to disciplinary procedures include the following: 1. The right to written and adequate notification of the hearing. 2. The right to written notification of the specific alleged violation. 3. The right to be present at the hearing without academic action resulting from class absence. 4. The right to have an advisor present. 5. The right to produce evidence, call and cross-examine witnesses, raise questions as to the procedure, or remain silent. 6. The right of access to a tape-recording or written summary of the proceedings which will be made available at the student's request. 7. The right to appeal disciplinary decisions. 8. The right to attend classes and to have access to college facilities until the hearing process is completed. Excep- tions are made when the student's presence may constitute a danger to self, others, or property, or may interfere with the normal operations of the College. In such cases, the Office of Student Services may impose temporary protective measures, including suspension, pending a hearing at the earHest possible time. 39 DISCIPLINARY MEASURES The following are possible disciplinary measures which may be imposed upon a student for an infraction of the Stu- dent Conduct code. This list may be enlarged or modified to meet particular circumstances in any given case. 1. Disciplinary warning an oral or written statement of disapproval to the student. 2. Disciplinary probation notice to the student that any further violations of college rules or regulations likely will result in suspension. Disciplinary probation may also include the setting of restrictions on participation in college activities or entry into certain college facilities. 3. Disciplinary suspension severance of the stduent's relationship with the college for a specific period of time. 4. Expulsion permanent severance of the student's relationship with the college. 5. Restitution reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property. 6. Service to the college. 7. Forced withdrawal from the academic course within which an offense occurred without credit for the course. 8. Change in grade by the instructor for the course in which an academic irregularity occurred. 9. Cancellation of a residence hall contract. APPEALS Within three days after a finding is rendered, a student may appeal a decision to the President, who may appoint a representative to hear the appeal. Appeals should be based on one or more of the following allegations: (1) that the procedures established for handling judicial matters were not followed at a lower level; (2) that the procedures used were so lacking in fairness to the student as to prejudice the opportunity for a fair hearing; (3) that the act for which the student is being subjected to disciplinary proceedings is not prohibited under the rules and regulations of West Georgia college; (4) that the sanction applied at a lower level is wholly out of proportion to the seriousness of the act, or represents bias and prejudice toward the student. On appeal, the President or the President's designated representative may decline to review a disciplinary decision, may affirm, nullify, or reduce the sanction issued, may restore the original sanction, or may return the case to whatever level of adjudication considered appropriate. The President may also review, on his/her own initiative, any disciplinary decision. The President may affirm, nullify, or reduce the sanction issued, may restore the original sanction, or may return the case to whatever level of adjudication the President feels is appropriate. Should the aggrieved student be dissatisfied with a decision of the President's representative, the student shall have the right to appeal within three days to the President and beyond the President to the Board of Regents. An appeal to the Board of Regents shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Board within a period of twenty days after the President's decision and shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. 40 APPENDIX B COLLEGE HAZING POLICY All rites, ceremonies or practices of initiation or orientation into college life, or into the life or membership or any college group or organization, should be of an educational, historical, functional, and inspirational nature consistent with the accepted principles of higher education at West Georgia College. Any rites of induction, practices, ceremonies, or behaviors which tend to occasion, require or allow mental or physical suffering are prohibited. Specifically, hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally or unintentionally, on or off cam- pus, which could be reasonably expected to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule, the violation of college rules and regulations, the violation of the laws or policies of the parent organization and/or the violation of any local, state, or national laws. All rules and regulations of West Georgia College as well as local, state, and national laws shall supersede those policies of national or local organizations. All assessments as to the appropriateness of an action will be considered within the context of the standards of the total college community. Activities considered to be hazing shall include one or both of the following elements: (1) coercion, either overt or covert, and (2) production of physical or mental discomfort in either the participants or spectators. Such activities sug- gested by a group or a member of a group to new or trial members will be considered covert coercion even if the activity is said to be "Voluntary." Several specific actions or practices that are considered to be hazing are: (1) Paddling in any form (2) Physical and psychological shocks (3) Performances producing excessive fatigue, physical exhaustion, or physical injury (4) Performances that are hazardous or dangerous in any way (5) Tasks of personal servitude (6) Physical disfigurements (temporary or permanent) (7) Wearing or displaying of improper apparel or other articles in public (8) Nudity in public (9) Any morally degrading or humiliating games or other activities (10) Any late work sessions or meeting which interfere with scholastic activities or requirements (11) Loud noises or other activities which disturb the neighborhood (12) Activities or actions that require or include theft (13) Any action which brings the reputation of the group or organization into public disfavor or disrepute. IMPLEMENTATION Each and every organization has the responsibility for informing its membership, both old and new, of any important college policies including those on hazing. All West Georgia College organizations are responsible for the actions of all visiting members, friends, and/or alumni who will be subject to the same behavioral standards and policies as members of the organization. The Student Activities Office staff members will assist in the proper implementation of these policies. Complaints and charges of violations will be investigated, and if substantiated, appropriate action will be taken. It is possible for either individuals or organizations to be held responsible in the event these policies are violated. Violations may result in College disciplinary action and/or legal action through the courts. College disciplinary action may include the withdrawal of college recognition from offending organizations through a due process hearing. NOTE: These policies apply to "Little Sis" groups, interest groups, pledges, associate member classes, and generally any activitity associated with any student organization recognized by the College. Each organization must file with the Student Activities Office by October 15 of each year a signed copy of the College Hazing Policy. If a copy is not filed by October 15, College disciplinary action may be taken. 41 APPENDIX C STATEMENT ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR The following is the policy of the Board of Regents regarding disruptive behavior in any institution of the University System. The rights, responsibilities and prohibitions contained in this Statement are incorporated as a part of these regulations. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia reaffirms its policies to support fully freedom of expression by each member of the academic community and to preserve and protect the rights and freedom of its faculty members and students to engage in debate, dec^.ion, peaceful and non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates specifically to the problem described below. It does not change or in an way infringe upon the board's existing policies and practices in support of freedom of expression and action. Rather, it is considered necessary to combat the ultimate effect of irresponsible disruptive and obstructive actions by students and faculty which tend to destroy academic freedom and the institutional structures through which it operates. In recent years a new and serious problem has appeared on many college and university campuses in the nation. Some students, faculty members, and others have on occasion engaged in demonstrations, sit-ins and other activities that have clearly and deliberately interfered with the regular and orderly operation of the institution concerned. Typically, these actions have been the physical occupation of a building or campus area for a protracted period of time or the use or display of verbal or written obscenities involving indecent or disorderly conduct. These actions have gone beyond all heretofore recognized bounds of meetings for discussion, persuasion, or even protest in that: (1) acquiescence to demands of the demonstrators is the condition for dispersal, and (2) the reasonable and written directions of institutional officials to disperse have been ignored. Such activities thus have become clearly recognizable as an action of force, operating outside all established channels on the campus, including that of intellectual debate and persuasion which are at the very heart of education. The Board of Regents is deeply concerned by this new problem. Under the Constitution of the State of Georgia, under all applicable court rulings, and in keeping with the tradition of higher education in the United States, the Board is ultimately responsible for the orderly operation of the several institutions of the University System and the preservation of academic freedom in these institutions. The Board cannot and will not divert itself of this responsibilty. Of equal, or even greater importance, such action of force as has been described above destroys the very essence of higher education. This essence is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak, and debate on any aspect or issue of life. This freedom, which reaches its full flowering on college and university campuses, is an essen- tial part of American democracy, comparable to the jury system or the electoral process. For these reasons and in order to respond directly and specifically to this new problem the Board of Regents stipulates that any student, faculty member, administrator, or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly obstructs or disrupts any teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary or public service activity, or any other activity authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System of Georgia is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross irrresponsibility and shcdl be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissed or termination of employment. The Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and have a mutual responsibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstuctive actions which interfere with academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities. The Board of Regents understands that this policy is consistent with resolutions adopted by the American Association of University Professors in April, 1968, by the Association of American Colleges in January, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Association for Higher Education in March, 1968, condemning actions taken to disrupt the operations of institutions of higher education. APPENDIX D PROCEDURES IN APPEALS ON GRADES Educational institutions have the responsibility for evaluating students by standards and a grading system which is publicized and known to faculty and students. The responsibility for determining the grade of each student rests on the faculty member who has responsibility for teaching the course in which the student is enrolled. A grade orginally assigned may be changed only with the consent of the faculty member responsible for the grade, unless the change is made for process reasons only. 42 A sludrnt who feels that the grade he/she received in the class is arbitrary or unfair is entitled to a hearing before an impartial committee of the faculty. However, before appealing to the Committee, the student should exhaust all ad- ministrative remedies through the department chairmen and appropriate deans. In order to guarantee procedural fairness to both the student and the faculty member involved, the following procedures shall govern such hearings: 1. The hearing committee shall be the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures. The Subcommittee shall be composed of those faculty members who con- stitute its regular membership. No member of the Committee who is otherwise interested in the particular case shall sit in judgment during the proceeding. 2. Both the student and faculty member shall be present during the hearings (except when the committee deliberates for its decision). Each shall be given opportunity to present his/her case and to refute the case presented by the other. 3. The burden of proof of arbitrary or unfair grading rests on the student. The student should realize such a charge is a serious one and refrain from taking capricious action. 4. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Commit- tee. The decision shall be based solely upon such matters. 5. Upon finding for the student, the Committee will in each instance attempt to counsel the faculty member to volun- tarily redress the grievance. In the event such counseling is ineffective, the committee may recommend disciplinary action against the faculty member to be taken by the appropriate administative official. APPENDIX E PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS ON UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION OR READMISSION The admissions policy of West Georgia College is designed to admit those students who will have a reasonable chance of success and who seemingly will profit from the educational program of the college. A student is considered for admis- sion without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin. Admission requirements are those stated in the most current issue of the West Georgia College Bulletin. Whenever an applicant for admission or readmission to the undergraduate school shall be denied admission or shall feel that his/her application has not been given due consideration, such applicant shall have the right to appeal in accor- dance with the following procedure: (Decisions on readmission are made by the Vice President and Dean of Faculties, who has the same responsibilities in readmisson cases as does the Director of Admissions in new admissions cases.) 1. The applicant shall submit his/her appeal in writing to the Director of Admissons (Vice President). The applicant shall explain the reasons for his/her appeal and enumerate all factors, both personal and academic, which he/she considers to be relevant to the appeal. The Director of Admissions (Vice President) may: a. reopen consideration of the individual's application on the basis of the additional factors presented by the ap- plicant; or b. refer the appeal to the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures, for recommendation regarding the case to the Director of Admissions (Vice President). The procedure in this instance is as follows: (1) The applicant shall be advised of his/her right to appear in person before the Committee; (2) The applicant appearing before the Committee shall have the right to be assited by an advisor of his/her choice; (3) The Committee will review all facts and circumstances connected with the case. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Committee. The decision shall be based solely upon such matters. 2. Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the Director of Admissions' (Vice President's) decision regarding his/her appeal, he/she shall have the right to further appeal as specified in Section J-2, Appeals, of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The procedure in this instance is as follows: a. Within five days of the decision by the Director of Admissions (Vice President), the applicant shall appeal in writing to the President of the College. b. In making his decision, the President shall refer to the appeals decision of the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals. c. After consideration of the Committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which shall be final so far as the College is concerned. d. Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the decision of the President, he/she shall have the right to appeal in writing to the Board of Regents. Such an appeal shall be submitted to the Executive Secretary of the Board within ten days after the President's decision and shall recite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous deci- sion. The Board or a committee of the Board shall investigate the matter thoroughly and make its decision which shall be final and binding for all purposes. 43 APPENDIX F ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID In order to remain eligible to receive financial aid at West Georgia College, students must meet the standards specified here for acceptable academic performance and for satisfactory progress toward the completion of their programs of study. The standards are established within the framework of applicable federal regulations specifically for the purpose of deter- mining the eligibility of students to receive aid under any of the federally funded Title IV programs, including Pell Grant, National Direct Student Loan, Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grant, College Work-Study, Guaranteed Student Loan, and Georgia Incentive Grant programs. A. Satisfactory Academic Standing Policies governing the academic standing of students are defined in the West Georgia College Undergraduate Catalog. Students must meet the standards listed below in order to remain eligible to receive financial aid. 1. Students in good standing may receive aid. 2. Students who are placed on academic probation remain eligible to receive aid in the initial quarter of probationary enrollment but lose eligibility for aid in the next quarter if they fail to earn a (2.0) or better GPA in at least 10 hours of work in the initial quarter of probation. 3. As long as students on academic probation continue to make satisfactory progress by earning a 2.0 GPA or better in at least 10 hours each quarter, they may continue to receive aid. 4. Students who have lost their eligibility to receive aid under this provision for satisfactory academic standing may reestablish their eligibility for future awards only upon regaining the academic status of good standing. 5. Under adverse, unusual circumstancs beyond the student's control, exceptions to policies governing the academic standing of students may be made in order not to penalize students unfairly. 6. Students are reminded that the 10 hour minimum referred to here does not alter the normal requirements that they be enrolled in a specified number of hours in order to be eligible to receive designated funds. Normally, students must take a full course load of 12 or more hours to be eligible for full financial aid benefits. B. Developmental Studies The college offers a Developmental Studies Program through which selected students are required to enroll in from one to three developmental courses before becoming eligible to pursue a degree program. Developmental studies students are normally allowed three quarters to complete successfully all program requirements. Academic standards for the Developmental Studies Program are printed in the WGC Undergraduate Catalog. 1. Developmental Studies students may receive financial aid for up to three quarters in the Developmental Studies Program provided they meet the institution's requirements for making satisfactory progress in the program. Those who do not make satisfactory progress are dismissed. 2. If, because of exceptional or extenuating circumstances and according to program guidelines, students are given one additional quarter to complete their Developmental Studies requirements, they may continue to receive aid this one additional quarter but will lose eligibility for aid in future quarters unless all program requirements have been met. 3. Students who meet all Developmental Studies Program requirements are eligible for financial aid in their next quarter of enrollment provided they meet the criteria given in the above section entitled "Satisfactory Academic Standing" as well as other applicable standards. C. Progress toward Program Completion Students receiving financial aid are expected to make satisfactory progress toward the completion of their program of study, and annually, before new awards are issued, their records are review- ed to assure that they meet the following provisions. 1. Students must earn passing grades in at least 60% of all hours for which they register and receive financial aid during the year in order to remain eligible for aid during the next award period. Grades of A, B, C, D, CP, and S are considered passing; grades of F, WF, I, U, and W axe considered unsatisfactory and are not passing for pur- poses of this review. 2. Students who have lost eligibility for aid under this provision may re-establish their eligibility for future awards by passing at least 15 hours with a GPA of C (2.0) or better in one quarter. 3. If students are forced to withdraw from courses or otherwise cannot satisfactorily complete a portion of their coursework because of extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, these factors may be considered mitigating circumstances in determining the student's continuing eligibility to receive aid. It is the student's responsibility to provide the Director of Financial Aid with a written explanation of such circumstances at the time of the occur- rence or shortly thereafter. 4. The Director of Finanical Aid may at any time cancel the remainder of a student's award if he becomes aware that the student is not actively pursuing his coursework, is habitually withdrawing from a majority of classes before midterm, or is reported by professors for flagrant non-attendance of classes. Such students may re-establish eligibility 44 to receive aid in future quarters by passing at least 15 hours with a GPA of C (2.0) or better in one quarter. D. Tit7}c Limit on Program Completion Students are expected to complete their programs of study within a reasonable period of time, and they may not receive financial aid after attempting the maximum number of hours indicated for their degree program. These limits, listed below, are exclusive of any required Developmental Studies courses and any prerequisite credit courses required by the student's academic department for admission to the degree program. Affected students will lose their eligiblity for aid following the quarter in which they reach or exceed the maximum number of hours allowed. Degree Program Number of Attempted Hours After Which No Aid is Allowed 90-hour Associate Degree 101-hour Associate Degree (Nursing) 196-hour Bachelor's Degree 45-50 hour Master's Degree 60-61 hour Master's Degree 45-hour Specialist Degree 115 130 245 60 75 60 Appeals Once the institution has determined that students are not meeting minimum academic standards or not making satisfactory progress according to its established guidelines, it cannot waive the requirement and disburse Title IV funds to the affected students. 1. Students who feel that they have been treated unfairly or that the College's policies have not been administered properly may, however, after attempting to settle their grievances with the Director of Financial Aid, appeal their cases in writing to the Dean of Student Services or his designee. 2. In all instances students are assured the rights of due process in the handling of their appeals. 3. The Dean or his designee may consider the case and render a decision or he may refer it to the standing Faculty Senate Committee on Student Services or to a subcommittee of that group for a recommended outcome in the case. 4. Should a student be dissatisfied with the decision received from the Dean of Student Services, the student may, within 10 days of the Dean's notification, appeal this decision in writing to the President of the College, who has final authority in all matters relating to the administration of the College. Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia govern all matters of appeal from this point forward. APPENDIX G FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, each West Georgia College student (past or present) has the right of access to all educational information and data maintained on him/her by the institution. I. A student has the right to "inspect and review" the following educational records in accordance with the limita- tions specified: Record Person to Contact a. Admission record or Student File except statements obtained before January 1, 1975, and ex- cept confidential statements obtained under the waiver of access right provision b. Permanent Academic record (courses taken, grades received, credits awarded, degrees conferred and re- ceived, and related information) c. Academic Advisement record (courses taken, grades received, and related information) d. Admission to Teacher Education record Registrar (The Director of Admissions or the Dean of the Graduate School may interpret items pertaining to admission in the Student File) Registrar Faculty Advisor Dean of the School of Education 45 e. h. k. Student Teaching record (placment information and evaluation) Academic or administrative department record Discipline record Financial aid record except confidential information or data submitted by parents Placement record except statements obtained before January 1, 1975, and except confidential statements obtained under the waiver of access rights provision Personal counseling record may be reviewed only by another counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist of the student's choice Medical record may be reviewed only by another physician of the student's choice Finanical record Director of Student Teaching Appropriate department chairperson or administrator Associate Dean of Student Services Director of Financial Aid Director of Placement and Cooperative Education Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Development Director of Health Services Director of Fiscal Affairs II. A student has "...the right to a response from the institution to reasonable requests for explanations or interpreta- tions" on the content of a record. A request for explanation or interpretation should be made to the person occupy- ing the position responsible for the record as indicated under Item 1. III. A student has the right to "challenge the content"of an educational record (Item 1) if she/he believes the informa- tion contained therein is inaccurate or misleading or violates his/her privacy or other rights. The procedure for challenging the content is to submit a request for a hearing to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures. The Appeals Subcommittee will recommend action to the Vice President. IV. Educational records are disposed of in accordance with the Georgia Records Act. Further information may be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Student Services. V. The educational records of a student are available to faculty and other college personnel who can demonstrate to the person in charge of the record that a legitimate need to know exists. For example, an academic advisor has access to the permanent academic record (Item 1) at any time during the enrollment of an advisee. VI. The educational records of a student are not available to persons other than those who qualify under Item V and Federal agencies as authorized by law such as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, unless the stu- dent gives written permission for release of the record to a specific individual or agency. VII. "Directory Information" about each student is made available to the general public by the College such as name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, classification, major, minor, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, participation in officially recognized activities, weights and heights of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous education agency or institution attended by the student. VIII. "Directory Information"(part or all) will not be released to the general public if a student submits a written request to that effect to the Registrar. In a case where "directory information" is to withheld from a publication, the re- quest must be received in sufficient time to prevent delay in processing. IX. Department of Public Safety records, employment records which are not related to an employee's status as an individual student, and personal records which are in sole possession of and not communicated to anyone other than the maker are not subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. X. Upon request a student will receive a copy of information and/ or data contained in an educational record at actual cost per page normally 10 cents. The copy will be made by personnel in the office with the responsibility of keeping the record. XI. The educational records of a student may be made available to parents of a student who have established that student's status as a dependent according to Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152. In order to gain access to their dependent student's records, parents must execute a notarized affidavit, obtained from the Registrar, and may be required to furnish cerified copies of their latest income tax return(s). The Registrar or other responsible college official will in each case make a reasonable attempt to notify the student of the disclosure. XII. In the processing of discipline cases, college officials may feel they should contact the parents or guardian of a student accused of Conduct Code violations. In such cases, or when a student has been arrested, college officials will assume, unless they are notified to the contrary, that the student is a dependent according to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152, and may at their discretion notify the parents or guardian of the disciplinary action or the arrest. 46 APPENDIX H PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS IN CASES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Traditionally educational institutions have established and maintained their academic environment by establishing high standards of scholarship and personal conduct for all members of the academic community. Corollary procedures are established to deal with those situations where these standards have been breached. * Our concern here is with cases involving alleged academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, falsification of academic records). It is assumed that most cases will be directly related to the classroom and an individual professor. It is further assum- ed that the professor will take appropriate corrective measures. * * The purpose of the Subcommittee on Academic Ap- peals is to formally review student complaints about these corrective actions if no satisfaction is realized through normal administrative appeal procedures (department chairman, dean of school. Dean of Faculties). In order to guarantee fairness and proper procedural safeguards for all concerned, the committee shall be guided by the following procedures when reviewing an appeals case: 1. The hearing committee shall be the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures. No member of the Committee who is otherwise interested in the particular case shall sit in judgment during the proceeding. 2. The Committee will hear the case only if the student has exhausted all administrative remedies through depart- ment chairmen, appropriate school dean, and Dean of Faculties. 3. The student shall be given written advanced notification of the time and the place of hearing. 4. The student appearing before the Committee shall have the right to be assisted by an advisor of his/her choice. 5. The burden of proof shall rest upon the officials or faculty member who originated the action against the student. 6. The student shall have the opportunity to testify and to present evidence and witnesses in his/her behalf. He/she shall have an opportunity to hear and question adverse witnesses. In no case shall the Committee consider statements against him/her unless he/she has been advised of their content and the names of those who made them, and unless he/she has been given an opportunity to rebut unfavorable inferences which might otherwise be drawn. 7. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be introduced into evidence at the proceeding before the Committee. The decision shall be based solely upon such matters. 8. In the absence of a transcript, a tape recording of the hearing shall be made. The department or office originating the case shall provide tapes for the recording. 9. The decision and recommendation(s) of the committee will be submitted in writing to the Dean of Faculties. 'See the Student Conduct Code, "Article II. Academic Irregularity." * * If preferred, the professor may refer the case in writing to the Office of the Dean of Student Services for processing through the discipline system of the college, in which case a decision regarding the matter will be rendered through the discipline system, and the appeal procedures specified in the College's "Disciplinary Procedures" will apply. 47 NOTES 48 ,^,Me SllllWft^ I o o OD 0) O 0) > - a 2 - 2 c =^ " 1. 5 ^ i (C C 3 V> C I I II S2