l&Mt* far 19XZ-X9 Student (Suede to- 70 eat (%eo>iyuz, @otteye 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, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Deans of Schools. It is the responsibility of each student to keep himself or herself apprised of current graduation re- quirements for a degree program in which he or she is enrolled. West Georgia College is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all other applicable federal and state regulations. This means that we don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap, including 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 1800s and rose to the rank of brigadier general in the American army under his friend General Andrew Jackson. The nearly 200-year-old granite rock from which West Georgia College's logo was designed has been on the campus since 1916 when it was moved from the Mcintosh reserve and used as the cornerstone in a girls' dormitory. It now rests in a park located on Front Campus Drive. Published by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, Summer, 1988 West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 A Unit of the University System of Georgia AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION 7<^& o &*Hte*iU WELCOME... page 3 1988-89 COLLEGE CALENDAR page 4 ACADEMICS page 6 Information, advice, and step by step instructions for surviving academically . . . Advisement, Registration, Add/Drop, Withdrawals, Transcripts, Credit Hours, and Staying in School. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS page 10 Find out where to go for what by reading here about the many services, offices, recreational facilities, and opportunities highlighted in this section. ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES page 16 Good times to be had by anyone who seeks them... Here are ways to fill those leisure hours with fun and relaxation, healthful exercise, intellectual stimulation, and pro- fessional development. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES page 22 Rules and regulations, I.D. cards, traffic code, smoking, drinking, hazing, park- ing. ..Find out about these and more in this section on the freedoms and respon- siblities of college students. DIRECTORY page 27 See the "Problem Solving Guide" to find the location and telephone number of an office or person you need to contact. Also listed are all academic departments, other departments and offices, and telephone numbers for residence hall pay stations. APPENDICES page 32 A. Student Conduct Code and Disciplinary Procedures B. College Hazing Policy C. Statement on Disruptive Behavior D. Procedures in Appeals on Grades E. Procedures for Appeals on Undergraduate Admission and Readmission F. Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid G. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Confidentiality of Student Records H. Confidentiality of Library Patron Records I. Procedures for Appeals in Cases of Academic Dishonesty J. Appeals to the Board of Regents ATHLETIC SCHEDULES page 45 ALMA MATER page 47 Welcome Dear Students of West Georgia College: Each fall quarter at West Georgia College is a time of renewal. Whether you are a new student or a returning student, your experiences at the College should contribute to a broader frame of reference. Hopefully, your involve- ments in the classroom and in campus life will provide you with new insights, clearer perceptions, and renewed con- victions which can only come about from relating to the people and challenges to be encountered. Welcome to West Georgia College for Fall Quarter, 1988. Accept its challenges and be rewarded for the experiences you will have. Sincerely, Maurice K. Townsend President Dr. Maurice K. Townsend President Dear West Georgia College Student: On behalf of the Student Government Association and the student body of West Georgia College, I would like to welcome you to the finest four-year institution of higher education in Georgia. At no other college will you find the spirit of cooperation more evident among students, faculty, and administration than at West Georgia College. As you continue your higher education, remember that the sum total of your experience is not just text- books and classrooms, but people as well. Those in- teractions with professors and other students, par- ticularly evident at this institution, can enhance your knowledge and broaden your horizons further than you dream possible. I wish you best of luck in your future at West Georgia. Sincerely, ChristyCy. Horn, President Student Government Association Dr. John T. Lewis Vice President and Dean of Faculties Dr. Bruce Lyon Vice President of Student Services d"^ WFf^ 71 ^ Mr. Kenneth Batchelor w~i -~ Vice President of j Business and Finance i/r% Ms. Christy Horn Student Government President /tcademic &Ue*tda* t9$$-$9 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W T F s SMTWTFS SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 3 1 12 3 4 5 12 3. 4 5 6 7 6 9 10 2345678 6789 10 11 12 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 Fall Quarter, 1988 September 1 1 Residence Halls Open September 11-14 Orientation for New Students ! September 14 Registration for Classes September 1 5 Classes Begin September 15, 16, 19 Add/Drop and Late Registration September 28 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W October 21 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing November 22 Last Day of Classes November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess (Offices Closed November 24-25) November 28-30 Examinations December 1 -2 December 4 Graduation December 4-January 2 Christmas Recess December 26- Offices Closed January 2 i JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH i S M T W T F S 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SMTWTFS 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 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Winter Quarter, 1989 January 2 January 2 January 3-4 January 4 January 5 January 5, 6, 9, January 16 January 19 February 1 3 March 1 6 March 17,20-23 March 25 March 27 -31 5 Holiday-Offices Closed Residence Halls Open at 3:00 p.m. Orientation for New Students Registration Classes Begin Add/Drop and Late Registration M.L. King Holiday-Offices Closed Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing Last Day to withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing Last Day of Classes Examinations Graduation Spring Recess APRIL MAY JUNE S M T W T F S SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 12 3 4 5 6 12 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Id 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 Spring Quarter, 1989 April 2 Residence Halls Open April 3-4 Orientation for New Students April 4 Registration April 5 Classes Begin April 5-7 Add/Drop and Late Registration April 18 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W May 10 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing June 12 Last Day of Classes June 13-16 Examinations June 18 Graduation JUNE JULY AUGUST S H T W T F S SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 3 1 12 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 Summer Quarter, 1989 June 25 Residence Halls Open June 26-27 Orientation for New Students June 27 Registration June 28 Classes Begin June 28-30 Add/Drop and Late Registration July 4 Independence Day Holiday-Offices Closed July 12 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with an Automatic Grade of W, (for Classes Meeting throughout the Quarter) July 27 Last Day to withdraw from a Course with a Grade of W, if Passing (for Classes Meeting throughout the Quarter) August 21 Last Day of Classes August 22-25 Examinations August 27 Graduation rfcademicb 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 direc- tory 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 vicini- Dr. Richard Dangle Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Dr. David Hovey Dean, School of Business Dr. Evelyn Fulbright Dean, School of Education Dr. Jack O. Jenkins Dean, Graduate School ty as the departmental office, but there are some ex- ceptions. Inquire in the departmental office about the location of a specific faculty member's office if you have difficulty finding it. Normally, faculty members post on their office doors regular hours when they are available to see students, and most are willing to schedule additional times if the student is unable to come by during the posted hours. You should feel free to contact faculty members in their offices to discuss your progress, any particular problems you're having in one of their classes, your concerns about career and professional plans, or any matters of mutual concern. In 99 cases out of 100, you will find faculty members to be cor- dial, concerned and helpful. Quarters and Credit Hours West Georgia is on the quarter system with the calendar year divided into four approximately equal blocks of time the fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. A normal academic year of study consists of three quarters, but many students attend college year round or take breaks from school during other quarters than the summer. The credit value of a course is determined by the number of hours it meets each week. For example, a course with five 1-hour lecture sessions per week is a 5-quarter-hour course. As a rule of thumb in accoun- ting 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 normally earn 45 credit hours, plus physical education credits. The Catalog The West Georgia College Undergraduate Catalog con- tains a complete statement of academic policies and pro- cedures, courses required for each program of study, retention and graduation requirements, and many more essential items of information for the successful student. It is a very important book to have, study and follow. If you don't already own a current copy of the Catalog, you should get one now. The Admissions Office gives one free copy to each With over 1,000 individual course offerings, 70 or more undergraduate programs of study, and almost 300 teaching faculty, a student at West Georgia has a wide variety of learning experiences from which to choose. The faculty, whose members come from across the nation and around the world, is among the best anywhere, with approximate- ly three-fourths of its members holding doctoral degrees in their fields. 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 pro- fessor to explain why, they may be dropped to make room for others who need it. Since classes and pro- fessors differ greatly, you should be certain you understand the attendance requirements for each course you're taking. Some profs lower grades for ex- cessive absences, and they may even drop a student who cuts frequently. Academic Advisement Each student is assigned a faculty member to assist in planning his/her academic program. Freshmen and sophomores and all business majors must see their advisors and obtain their signature on a registration form before completing registration each quarter. The Admissions Office notifies new students of the names of their advisors. Should you experience difficulty in locating your ad- visor, 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 faculty advisor, selecting the courses you wish to take, arranging these into a schedule to fit available time slots, signing up for these classes ac- cording to the prescribed procedure and paying fees. The quarterly Schedule of Classes lists all courses be- ing offered and gives step-by-step instructions for completing all registration procedures. Students in good standing may register early in a more leisurely fashion or on the afternoon before classes begin each quarter along with several thou- sand others. Early registration is definitely recom- mended for a better selection of classes, more freedom in obtaining the schedule you want, less has- sle in general, and little or no waiting in lines. Students occasionally do not obtain their desired class schedule during early registration. If this occurs, you may notify the Registrar's Office by the announc- ed deadline to cancel this schedule so that you can register the day before classes begin, or yOu may choose to keep this schedule and make adjustments and additions to it during the Add/Drop period the first three class days each quarter. No student, however, who has a schedule of classes from early registration is allowed in the registration arena at regular registra- tion when other students are attempting to register for the first time. See the Schedule of Classes for complete details on how to register, early register, and pay fees, and go by or call the Registrar's Office (836-6438, campus ext. 6438) for answers to particular questions. Add/Drop You may change your class schedule or register late during the first three days of class each quarter, but Financial Aid Rick Lamberson, Director Carol Ferling Sue Myers DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES Some students accepted to West Georgia are required to enroll in one or more Developmental Studies courses before entering an academic major. Charles Wilson coordinates these courses and advises Developmental Studies students about their programs of study. Go to see him if you have questions about Developmental Studies. Office in Mandeville Hall. Charles Wilson Developmental Studies Coordinator this is not a particularly easy thing to do. This is a critical time of the quarter, and the process of getting approval to enter classes late is fairly complicated. The student must go to each academic department affected to obtain approval for whatever change is be- ing 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 re- main on the student's record for the quarter, and a symbol of W, indicating withdrawal without penalty, or a grade of WF, indicating the student was failing at the time of withdrawal, will be entered on the record. The first ten class days each quarter are a sort of grace period, and the student who withdraws dur- ing this time automatically receives a W for the course. After that time, however, and until the mid^ point of the quarter, the professor may assign a W or WF, depending upon the work the student has done in the class up to the time of withdrawal. After the mid- point of the quarter, the grade of WF is automatically assigned unless the School Dean approves an excep- tion based on unusual or emergency circumstances beyond the student's control. At any rate, be certain to withdraw officially if you cannot complete a course. Withdrawals from School In case you find you must completely withdraw from college during the course of a quarter, contact the Registrar's Office in Mandeville Hall (telephone 836-6438, campus ext. 6438). If your reason for leaving is lack of funds, check with the Financial Aid Office in Mandeville Hall first. They may be able to help. Regardless, you cannot officially withdraw without talking with someone in the Registrar's Office. At that '-'-" .,' ,-'7] Nalda Otka w JH Bonnie Stevens : * I Dr. Gordon Finnie, Registrar i fS mM 'tit Registrar's Office time you'll be given further instructions for com- pleting the withdrawal process. Who knows? You might even be due a refund. (The undergraduate catalog explains the refund policy in detail.) Staying in School Here's hoping it will never happen to you, but those whose academic performance falls below standards prescribed in the catalog are placed on "Academic Warning" or "Probation," or they may receive notice of "Suspension" or "Dismissal." See your catalog (Undergraduate Academic Policies) for complete in- formation on requirements for staying in good academic standing. By all means, if you realize you are getting behind in your work or are having problems studying, ask for assistance. The first person to turn to is your pro- fessor 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 during their college careers. If you entered WGC with an "undecided" major and now want to declare a major, or if you simply want to make a change, the procedure is simple: Go to the office of the academic department which offers the major you want and obtain a change-of-major form. Com- plete the steps indicated on the form and turn it in to the Registrar's Office for processing. You will be reassigned to a faculty advisor in your new area of study, but because these new assignments are pro- cessed only during certain times of the quarter, you may experience a delay of several weeks before your name shows up on the new department's list of majors. The Academic Record or Transcript The Registrar's Office maintains permanently for every student who has ever been enrolled at West Georgia an academic record card listing personally identifying information about the student, every Fran Boerner Coordinator of Testing and Assistant Director of Developmental Studies TESTING If life seems to be one big test, guess what? Tests don't stop at college. Francie Boerner is in charge of administering many of the tests required of all college students, suchastheS.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. Francie Boerner may be one of the first and last people you'll see at WGC. Office in Mandeville Hall. 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 permanent record which is sent to other institu- tions, agencies, and employers when the student re- quests that a transcript of his/her record be sent. You have the right to review your educational records maintained by West Georgia, except for cer- tain types of confidential information which are defin- ed 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 section how to "challenge the content" of your records as well as safeguards built into the record- keeping system to assure the privacy and confiden- tiality of your records. Appeals If, after getting your grades, you're not satisfied with them and believe that the instructor made a mistake with yours, go to the instructor immediately. It may have been a simple clerical error. If there is a dispute, try and work it out with the instructor. If that fails, see the department chairman and, if necessary, the school dean. After following these steps, if you are not able to resolve the issue, you may appeal the grade to a faculty committee. See Appendix D for details of the appeals procedure. Likewise, a student who has been academically dismissed from college may appeal to be readmitted through a sub-committee of the Faculty Senate. This appeal must be initiated in writing by the student through the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Faculties. See Appendix E for detailed procedures. Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid In addition to all the paperwork required to receive financial aid at the college, students must meet several major academic requirements to remain eligible for aid. For example, after attempting 90 hours or 6 quarters, whichever comes first, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative gpa. They must also complete annually at least 60% of their attempted hours with satisfactory grades in order to obtain aid the following year. In addition, there is a limit on the total number of hours for which students may receive financial aid. All programs of study have specified course re- quirements 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 cer- tain aid programs. See Appendix F for specific details of how all these policies may apply to you. If you have questions about them, contact the Financial Aid Office in Mandeville Hall (telephone 836-6421, campus extension 6421). ACADEMIC AFFAIRS As Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Pat Hughes coordinates many of the academic services with which students routinely come into contact. She serves as executive secretary to the Honors Program, coordinates the WGC 101 orientation class and academic advisement services, and advises all students who are jointly enrolled in high school and West Georgia. Office in Sanford Hall. Pat Hughes Assistant to Vice President for Academic Affairs EVENING STUDIES Mr. Andy Davis is Coordinator of Evening Studies. As his title in- dicates, classes are available from 5:30 until 10 p.m. for students who have family or career responsibilities and cannot attend daytime classes. Office in Continuing Education building across Maple Street from front campus. Andy Davis, Coordinator Evening Studies Senviceb o* Students THE STUDENT CENTER The Student Center is the big round building in the center of campus on Brumbelow Street. It's the focal point of activity for many student services, organiza- tions, and functions. Read on for details. Auxiliary Enterprises - The Auxiliary Enterprises Office is in the front of the bookstore on the top floor of the Student Center. This is where you'll go to have your I.D. card validated as a meal ticket if you buy a meal plan. Ji Dr. Jimmy Stokes Director, Auxiliary services Dr. W.H. Smith Associate Dean of Student Services I Dr. Joo Rogers Director Patricia Causey Angie Horrison Residence Life Office HiMBI 9TWM Sheila Walls i Br**-. ' -^f! Dr. Mary Miles, Director : . ; Doug Almon / ! i/ji . r JL Mary Schoenberger Health Services Auxiliary Enterprises personnel also handle refrigerator rentals and vending machine refunds. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Bookstore The top floor of the Student Center is the home of the college bookstore. In addition to textbooks and all of the supplies you will need for classes, the bookstore stocks a number of other items such as gifts, toiletries, gym shorts, jerseys, records and tapes, etc. Post Office The college Post Office is on the main level of the Student Center. All U.S. Mail services are provided here, including registered, certified, and insured mail, and purchases of money orders. An in- teroffice service 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 on the lower level of the Student Center. Don't be bashful ! Drop by with a suggestion or offer to help out. You'll be welcomed! Student Government Association Student Activities Council (SAC) The West Georgian newspaper office Interfratemity Council and Black Greek Council Student League Student Activities Office - The first office on the right as you enter the Student Center is the Student Activities Office, the hub of operation for many student groups and functions. The director and her staff have their offices in the area, and they coordinate all offerings of the Student Activities Council (SAC), serve as advisors for student organizations, organize Homecoming and many student related events throughout the year. Stop by for information about all kinds of extracurricular activities. 10 In addition to understanding the academic setup and knowing some of the people who help run things, you'll need to know where some departments and services are located. It's true that it takes new students only a few days to learn the campus, but the information and tips listed in this section are intended to make that job easier. 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 operation, students may also use their meal tickets during designated hours to purchase items at breakfast, lunch or dinner. If selections exceed the amount allotted for a meal, the student simply pays the difference in cash. Gameroom The gameroom, located in the base- ment 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 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday. Hours may vary, depending upon demand and availability of personnel. I.D. Cards Student I.D. cards are made in the 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 iden- tification during registration, when cashing checks, when visiting the Health Center, and many more. There is a $10.00 charge for replacing a lost I.D. card. Except during registration and add/drop each quarter, I.D. cards are made only during the posted hours. Contact the Student Activities Office in the Stu- dent Center for information about when to have a replacement card made (836-6526, campus ext. 6526). Conference Rooms Seven meeting/conference rooms are available in the Student Center for use by campus organizations on a reservation basis. To reserve a room, call Dr. Elmo Roberds at 836-6481, campus extension 6481. GYMNASIUM AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES H-PE Building, Pool and Student Recreation Center The Health-Physical Education Building is one of the most heavily scheduled facilities on campus. Classes and team practices and games are given highest priority for use of the building, but regular hours for free swim are scheduled in the pool area, generally from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from the first to the last day of classes each quarter. The Student Recreation Center, known as "the pavilion" because it was once an open pavilion which has now been enclosed, is the main facility scheduled for open recreation. It is used for classes in the mornings and early afternoons, and intramural competition is also held here. Check with the Intramural and Open Recreation Office for a current schedule of open recreation times each quarter. These hours do vary depending upon seasonal athletic activity. Tennis Courts Located adjacent to the H-PE Building are six tennis courts which are open to students on a first-come, first-serve basis. As with other athletic facilities, classes and official team ac- tivities do have priority for use of the courts, which remain lighted until midnight. SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED The college extends the opportunities of higher education to the physically and learning disabled as well as to the able-bodied. Han- dicapped students who have special needs should talk with Ms. Mary Williams in the Student Development Center. She coordinates services for disabled students, including pre-enrollment interviews, counseling, and readers. Office in Mandeville Hall. Ms. Mary Williams Services For the Disabled 11 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 intramu- ral playing fields. These areas may be scheduled for group activity by contacting the Coordinator of Intramurals and Open Recreation at 836-661 7. As always, officially sched- uled intercollegiate or intramural team practices and games take priority over an individual's use of any facility. The Baseball Field, which is located adjacent to the Biology-Chemistry Building, is off limits to everyone except the baseball team and those participating in official team related activities. Fitness Trail A one and one-half mile fitness trail is located in the area around the track and behind the Food Services Building. Look behind Food Services for the starting point of the trail, which is open year round to all members of the college community. RESIDENCE HALLS Twelve major structures on campus are residence halls, in which approximately 2,500 West Georgia students live. All freshmen and sophmores who are not married or do not live at home with parents are required to live on campus, and many upperclassmen choose to do so. Some halls are for men or women only, while others are co-educational with separate wings for men and women. Except in the case of Tyus Hall, visitation hours for guests and those who do not live in the halls are limited. Visitation hours begin at noon every day and end at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. After 9:00 p.m., men must have a female escort when in a women's hall and vise versa. No escort is needed before 9:00 p.m. or in the main lobby of each building. On-campus residents as well as all guests in the halls are subject to the residence hall policies and regulations published in the Residence Hall Handbook distributed by the Department of Residence Life. The map of the campus and the listing of numbers for all telephone pay stations in the residence halls, both of which are published in this book, will assist you in locating and contacting friends who live on campus. LIBRARY The Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library, located on Brumbelow Street in the center of back campus, cur- rently houses over 257,000 volumes, more than Library Charles Beard, Dir. Jane Sapp Jan Ruskell Betty Jobson John McPhearson Dianne Atwater 12 136,000 U.S. Government documents, and approx- imately 743,000 microforms. It features study and con- ference 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 loan- ed for a period of two weeks and are renewable if no one else has requested them. The fine for a regularly loaned book is 10
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Placement and Cooperative Education
Not only do the staff in this office help find jobs for graduates and place
students in coop positions, but they also help currently enrolled
students find parttime jobs during college and fulltime jobs during the
summers and Christmas breaks. Office in Mandeville Hall.
Patti Rogers
Jessica Lee
Dr. Bruce Brewer, Director
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Student Development
The counselors in the Student Development Center assist students
with personal, career, and educational concerns. They offer a pro-
fessional, confidential counseling service to enrolled students, and
the services are free, except for a small fee for career placement tests.
Offices in Mandeville Hall.
Dr. Ann Phillips, Mary Williams, Sylvia Shortt
and Jerry Hall, Assistant Dean of Student Services
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DAY CARE
CAMPUS COMPUTING
The Campus Day Care Center is operated for the
children of students, faculty and staff with first priori-
ty given to students' children. Enrollment is limited
to 15 three and four year olds. Weekday hours are 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the schedule of regular
class davs each quarter.
A fee of $50 per month is charged and a non-refundable
registration fee of $35 is required. For applications and
further information, contact the Department of Early Child-
hood Education at 836-6559. Registrations for the follow-
ing year are held on spring quarter registration day each
March.
The Computer Center at West Georgia College of-
fers a host of computing and related support services.
All faculty and students have access to the academic
mainframe computer and to several microcomputer
labs located throughout the campus. These resources
are generally available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday and Sunday afternoons.
For further information about the computing
resources, prospective users should refer to the
"Handbook of Academic Computing Resources."
WGC is also tied into the University System Com-
puter Network (USCN) which supplies computing
resources to all of the state colleges in Georgia.
The Handbook and specific policies are available in
the following locations.
M/P Apple Lab
Business PC Lab
Advanced PC Lab
Education Apple Lab
Sch. of Arts & Sciences
Terminal Cluster
Math/Physics bldg. rm. 11 836-6609
Sch. of Bus. bldg. rm. 134 836-6401
Business Annex bldg. 836-6474
Education Center 836-6573
Humanities bldg. 836-6409
Library 836-6609
Information and assistance is available from Academic
User Services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (836-6604).
SOFTWARE AND INTELLECTUAL RIGHTS
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse
and enterprise. This principle applies to works of all authors and publishers
in all media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgement, right
to privacy, and right to determine the form, manner, and terms of publication
and distribution.
Because electronic information is volatile and easily reproduced, respect
for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in com-
puter environments. Violations of authorial integrity, including plagiarism,
invasion of privacy, unauthorized access, and trade secret and copyright
violations, may be grounds for sanctions against members of the academic
community.
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Student Government
Any full time undergraduate or graduate student is
eligible to participate in Student Government. The
S.G.A. enacts legislation which is necessary for the
general welfare of the students. It receives student
complaints, investigates student problems and par-
ticipates in decisions affecting students.
S.G.A. is composed of an executive, legislative and
judicial branch and the Freshman Council. The
student body elects a President, Vice-President and
Judiciary Chairman. The constitution calls for a
Student Congress consisting of 17 voting
representatives. Five of these are from the student
body at large and three each from the four schools.
The S.G.A. office is located on the lower level of the
Student Center across from the game room. The
officers welcome you to visit the S.G.A. office and
solicit your advice, participation, and support. The
telephone number is 836-6526, campus ext. 6526.
Officers for 1987-88 are Christy Horn, President;
Chuck Harper, Vice President; Gina Bryant, Judiciary
Chair.
Student Activity Fee
Each student taking over 5 hours per quarter is required
to pay a student activity fee. For this fee, students receive
free admission to student drama and fine arts productions,
free copies of the weekly campus newspaper The West
Georgian, free admission to athletic events, and dis-
counted admission to all events of The Student Activities
Council. Activity money is also used to fund fine arts,
athletics, debate, the concert band, opera workshops, and
many other college activities. A joint committee of faculty
and students makes recommendations each year on how
the activity fee should be allocated to various student
groups and activities.
Become involved in your Student Government
Association and have a voice in saying where your ac-
tivity fee money should be spent.
Student
Activities
Chris Geiger
Tim Evans
Torrie Hornsby
Linda Picklesimer,
Director
Student Organizations Handbook
A Student Organizations Handbook is available
from the Student Activities Office. It is an absolute
must for all officers of student organizations. In ad-
dition to many practical suggestions, such as how to
write a constitution and how to run a meeting, the
booklet contains detailed instructions and procedures
for reserving campus facilities, using college-owned
vehicles, getting material printed on campus, publiciz-
ing an event, inviting speakers to campus, posting
notices on bulletin boards, mailing to students and
others, soliciting for funds and prizes, controlling haz-
ing, and permitting alcoholic beverages at events. The
publication is also useful to anyone interested in for-
ming a student organization.
The staff of the Student Activities Office conducts
an annual review of all student organizations to deter-
mine their eligibility to be registered as official stu-
dent groups. They enforce the college regulations and
rules relating to student organizations, including the
policies on hazing, the use of alcoholic beverages at
student functions, posting of advertisements for
public events, and other related matters.
Contact the Student Activities Office for a copy of
the organizations Handbook and drop by the office if
you have questions about any particular group, regula-
tions governing student groups, how to become a
member of a group, or how to get a group organized.
Don't let the sometimes frantic activity in this office
put you off. Hang in there and let someone know what
you want. A staff member will be glad to help you.
Student Activities Council (SAC)
The Student Activities Council provides a variety of
social, cultural, and educational programs and co-spon-
sors events with other campus organizations. In addition to
providing entertainment at least three nights a week, SAC
plans major events each quarter.
Students are encouraged to offer suggestions and join
the various committees which make up the SAC. The
committees include contemporary music, films, recreation,
special events, publicity, lyceum, and the technical commit-
tee.
The SAC 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.
Many events are free, and for others there is a nominal
admission charge. The SAC office is located on the ground
floor of the Student center, and interested students are
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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 50 registered student
groups at West Georgia. Departmental organizations. ..social, recreational and athletic
activities.. .religious and service group. ..fine arts for performers and patrons. ..honorary
and academic pursuits. ..intramural and intercollegiate sports. ..student govern-
ment. ..parties and entertainment. ..Do something constructive, and HAVE FUN!
welcome to stop by. The phone number is 836-6526,
campus ext. 6526.
Religious Groups
Several religious organizations exist on the West
Georgia Campus, including the Baptist Student Union,
Campus Outreach, Wesley Foundation (Methodist),
United Voices Gospel Choir, and World Changers
Ministry.
There are several campus ministers who are available to
work with students and will lend a friendly ear if you are
interested in religious fellowship. They are Rev. Bobby
Evans, 834-7588, Baptist Student Union; someone new,
834-7803, Wesley Foundation; and Father Michael
Regan, 832-8977, Catholic students.
Progressive Student Alliance
"Black Students in Action"
The purpose of the Progressive Student Alliance is
to promote positive cultural understanding through
academic and social events. It organizesand promotes
knowledge of African heritage and presents it through
extracurricular programming. PSA "BSA" is open to all
members of the WGC community who wish to gain a
greater understanding of African culture.
Student Publications
The West Georgian is the student edited and
managed campus newspaper, distributed free at
various campus locations on Wednesdays. All
students are invited to work on the staff in news,
sports, arts, and photography. The office is located
on the lower level of the Student Center and the phone
number is 836-6527, campus ext. 6527.
The Eclectic is a literary magazine published each
spring quarter. It contains poetry, prose, art, and
photography. Material should be submitted to Eclec-
tic in care of the WGC English Department. A brief
biographical publication sketch is requested.
WWGC FM 90.7 and Campus Closeup
WWGC-FM, the college radio station, is managed
and operated by students and provides change-of-
pace entertainment for the campus and surrounding
area as well as valuable instruction and experience for
those students in the mass communications field.
West Georgia Closeup, which airs quarterly on the
local cable TV network, provides similar opportunities
for those students interested in television production.
The Arts
From Broadway plays to opera to jazz bands, West
Georgia College's fine arts departments offer many
opportunities for student performance. Both music
and speech-theatre productions are scheduled year
round with many performance groups active on
campus.
Several exhibit areas in the Humanities Building are
the scene of frequent student and faculty art exhibits
as well as occasional traveling exhibits.
Music
The Concert Choir is a large choral group which
makes concert tours both in and out of state and
which has, on occasion, been selected for Eastern
European tours.
The Chamber Singers is a small choral group noted
for singing madrigals. This group presents an annual
Christmas celebration in full costume of old England.
The WGC Marching Band is one of the larger
musical groups on campus. The West Georgia wind
Ensemble is the concert band, and the Jazz Ensemble
is a different group which frequently tours high
schools in the state performing contemporary band
literature.
Opera Workshop is another highly entertaining
musical activity and has for several years presented
performances of major operas. There are a number of
other small choral and instrumental groups which per-
form quarterly on campus.
Theatre
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Diary of
Anne Frank, and Crimes of the Heart are among past
theater productions. 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.
Ruth Dicks
Director of
Intramurals
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Music and theatre combine in the spring for a week-
long performance of a musical such as South Pacific,
Fiddler on the Roof, and Oklahoma.
Debate
West Georgia College has an outstanding debate
program. In 1979 the college's top team ranked third
in the entire nation, and in the 1980-81 season, two
West Georgia teams received first round bids to go
to the national Debate Tournament. This was only the
second time that any school in the southeast had
received two first round bids. For more than ten con-
secutive 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 recently presented the National Coach of the Year
award by the Philodemic Debating Society of
Georgetown University.
Intramural Sports
West Georgia College provides an excellent pro-
gram of year-round intramural athletic activities for
both men and women. A variety of team and individual
events is scheduled so that every student has the op-
portunity to participate. Team sports include flag foot-
ball, basketball, soccer, tug of war, volleyball, softball,
wrestling, etc. Badminton singles, horseshoes, ten-
nis 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 ac-
tivity, every student must sign the "Waiver of Liabili-
ty" and "Assumption of Risk" forms which are
available in the Intramural Office. For additional information
and schedules, contact the Coordinator of Intramurals and
Recreation, telephone 836-6617, campus ext. 6617.
Intercollegiate Athletics
West Georgia College has not only one of the most
varied intercollegiate athletic programs among col-
lege divison schools nationally, but it is among the
most successful as well.
The College fields men's intercollegiate athletic
teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football,
golf and tennis, while women's programs are offered in
basketball, cross country, softball, tennis and
volleyball. All of West Georgia College's men's and
women's teams are affiliated with Division II of the Na-
tional Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Each year, West Georgia College teams win
numerous state and conference titles and are ranked
among the nation's elite. West Georgia is unique in the
fact that the Braves have the state's first and only
national collegiate basketball championship title.
When football was re-established at West Georgia in
1981 after an absence of 23 years, a predominantly
freshman team startled the college football world by
turning in an unbeaten season and earning a number
six national ranking. In 1982, the Braves won the na-
tional 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 also noted for its women's
intercollegiate athletic teams. The women's basket-
ball team has been runnerup for the national cham-
pionship in recent years and won the state title in the
1981 and 1982 seasons. Volleyball has been equally
successful, having won numerous state champion-
ships.
Greeks
As in many other American colleges and univer-
sities, fraternities and sororities play a distinctive role
at West Georgia College. They offer opportunities for
students to develop lasting friendships, contribute to
the broader community through service, and par-
ticipate in social, cultural, and athletic activities.
Eighteen Greek letter social organizations are
represented on the West Georgia College campus.
A Black Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, and
Panhellenic Council exist to govern the fraternities
and sororities. Among other responsibilities, the three
councils coordinate membership selection process
standards (Rush) for group conduct, plan various ac-
tivities such as Greek Week and service projects, and
design public relations publications.
Panhellenic formal Rush is held the week before
classes begin for fall quarter. During the summer,
registration forms are sent to all women accepted to
West Georgia for the fall quarter. There is a minimal
charge to cover the cost of activities for the week.
Panhellenic, the Black Greek Council, and Inter-
fraternity Council also hold open Rush functions the
first two weeks of each quarter. Information can be
obtained from announcements on bulletin boards, in-
dividual fraternity or sorority members, or the Student
Activities Office. All students, depending upon in-
dividual fraternity or sorority rules, are invited to par-
ticipate in Rush.
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The Greek social organizations are listed below:
Fraternities
Black Greek Council
Sororities
Alpha Phi Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Zeta Phi Beta
Interfraternity Council Fraternities
Alpha Tau Omega Pi Kappa Alpha
Chi Phi
Kappa Sigma
Sigma Nu
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Panhellenic Council Sororities
Alpha Gamma Delta Kappa Delta
Chi Omega Phi Mu
Delta 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 Gamma Sigma National business honor socie-
ty, encourages scholarship among business students
and fosters integrity in the business operations.
Delta Omega Chi Pre-med honor society for juniors
and seniors, with invitations to membership based on
academic excellence and interest in the medical field.
Gamma Theta Upsilon An international honorary
geographical society. Regular members must have
completed 3 courses in geography with a 3.0 overall
GPA.
Ingram Scholars An organization whose dual pur-
pose is to recognize superior scholarship and, through
monthly meetings, to encourage faculty-student in-
teraction. Membership is by invitation based upon
academic performance.
Kappa Delta Pi An honor society for junior, senior
and graduate students who excel in the area of
education.
Kappa Mu Epsilon A national mathematics honor
society. Membership is based on excellence in math
courses and a superior college academic record.
Omicron Delta Kappa A leadership honorary for
junior and senior men and women.
Order of Omega A national Greek leadership society
based on scholarship and service to the Greek system.
Phi Alpha Theta An international honor society in
history. Membership is based on an overall GPA of 3.0
and 3.0 in twenty hours of history.
Phi Delta Kappa A professional education fraterni-
ty. Prospective members must be approved by
members and must have a baccalaureate or earned
graduate degree.
Phi Eta Sigma encourages and rewards high
scholastic attainment among freshmen in institutions
of higher learning.
Phi Kappa Phi Emphasizes scholarship and
stimulates mental achievement by the prize of
membership, which is by invitation to seniors and
graduate students.
Phi Mu Alpha An honor society promoting ex-
cellence in music.
Phi Sigma lota Foreign language honor society for
juniors, seniors, grad students and faculty. Requires
overall B average and B average in foreign languages.
Pi Gamma Mu National honor fraternity for the
social sciences, it promotes interest in and recognizes
excellence of students in the social sciences.
Pi Sigma Alpha A national political science honor
society. Members must attain high standards of
scholarship in both political science and all their
academic work.
Sigma Alpha lota A national honor society for female
students studying toward a degree in music. Members
must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in music classes.
Sigma Tau Delta A national honor society for the
purpose of stimulating interest in literary activities.
Members must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in English
courses.
Departmental Organizations
and Professional Fraternities
Accounting Club
Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Administration)
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Anthropology Club
Computer Club
Engineering -Physics Club
French Club
Geology Club
Phi Beta Lambda (Business Majors)
Society of Criminology
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Student Georgia Association of Educators
Student Nurses Association
West Georgia Theatre Company
Special Interest Groups
Aikido Club Promotes the arts of Aikido, both the
martial arts skills and philosophy of life.
Bravettes Drill Team Provides halftime entertain-
ment during games and acts as a pep squad.
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Cavaliers ClubAssists Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
with its projects and activities.
Cheerleaders Promotes spirit during football and
basketball games.
Chess Federation Provides recreation and promotes
the art of chess on the campus.
Circle K Provides opportunities for leadership train-
ing in service to the campus and community and pro-
motes good fellowship and high scholarship.
College Republicans Promotes the principles of the
Republican Party among WGC students and aids in the
election of Republican candidates at all levels of
government.
Entrepreneurs Club - Primary emphasis is to aid WGC
students to start their own businesses.
Flag Corps Coordinates halftime performances with
the Marching Band during football season and pro-
motes school spirit.
Honors Council Represents students participating in
the WGC Honors Program and plans events of interest
to Honor Students.
International Club With membership open to all in-
ternational students at WGC, the group learns about
lifestyles and culture of the U.S. and other countries,
makes trips, and informs others of various cultures
of the world.
Judo Club Develops its members physically to help
them defeat their competitors in tournament play and
encourages the perfection of their characters.
Majorettes Perform at half-time football and basket-
ball games. Open to students who demonstrate ex-
perience in twirling.
Men's Volleyball Club Organizes men who
demonstrate a desire to participate in a competitive
non-contact sport in the form of volleyball.
National Organization for Women Brings women in-
to full participation in the mainstream of American
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Position One Dance Company - A contemporary dance
group, whose male and female members are selected by
audition, performs jazz, country, and modern dances.
Progressive Student Alliance - Addresses minority con-
cerns through social and educational programs.
PSI Club - Designed to increase the awareness and
understanding of psychic phenomena.
Residence Hall Association - Provides programming,
development, and unity among campus residence halls.
Open to representatives from each hall.
Soccer Club - An intercollegiate club open to men who
demonstrate a skill in playing soccer.
Sports Medicine Club - Composed of athletic team train-
ers and other interested students, the group promotes
knowledge of athletic training and sports medicine.
Student Activities Council (SAC) - Produces, promotes
and presents social, cultural, and entertainment programs
funded by Student Activity Fees.
Student League - Promotes WGC by participating in ori-
entation and visitation days and promotes leadership de-
velopment among student groups.
Students for America - Promotes the principles of eco-
nomic freedom, political liberty, responsible government
and Judeo-Christian values among WGC students.
United Voices Gospel Choir- Promotes spiritual growth,
fellowship, unity, and creates a spiritual atmosphere
among students by sharing through song and praises with
the communities of Georgia.
West Georgia Right to Life - Educates the student body
on the issue of abortion.
WWGC - Student-run campus radio station.
Young Democrats - Promotes the policies and practices
consistent with the highest principles of the Democratic
Party, supports Democratic candidates and promotes po-
litical power by young people.
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