m^cfi'^iii ^ A Student Guide to WGC UNCATALOG Uj People , . . Places . . . Facts Fun . . . Advice . . . Regulations J West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia The UnCatalog: WGC Student Handbook The contents of this student handbook are current as of the date of publi- cation. 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. West Georgia College is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all other applicable federal and state regulations. This means that we don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap, including disabled and Vietnam "Era" veterans. WELCOME TO WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE! Published by the Office of the Dean of Student Services Summer 1978 West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia 30118 Paid for from Student Activity Fees. TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE CALENDAR 2 WGC PEOPLE 4 "JUST FOR YOU. BAB\T'-THE STUDENT CENTER 12 ELSEWHERE ON CAMPUS 16 The Business OfBce and Student Fees 16 Food Sen/ice 17 Health Seivice 17 Ubraiy 18 Public Safety 19 ACAD:.. rH *ii !^ c fl n) "5 Q) 3 r LO 1 -o (0 (0 3 CM U Q 00 CO c = 1 c o 1^ C a -a (A (A 0) 'So 0) (A 3 3S -4-t c U ^ a^ 01 O <^ (0 OJ n 5 o< l-l J2 u a 2 ^ .2 .2 a: 1 ? I c a> o .S ft) c c (0 c 'w M -t-l "^ (0 (Q OO T3 c o c E (0 u ::5 a i Registratio Drop/ Add Classes Be O Early regis Early regis Thanksgiv Offices Clc M Cl. (0 -t-i u Ov CM 00 ^ ^ 11 CM CM CM CM r^ t^ ON o o i-H i-H 1-1 CM CM ) )-i Ix ^ U t^ Q) V 0) V U CM X) > X> X) Si ^ S E ^ a) a) Qj QJ a) -S +J -M -t-" -t-i -W O a a a a a-g w a> a) a> u i; (/) c/) c/) ;/) to O CO o ' ' ' r>. t^ O CM cc . . 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Those restless nights, it's guaranteed to put you to sleep when nothing else will! Class attendance is recommended by many students and is required by most faculty. Actually, each pro- fessor determines the attendance 20 policy in his/her class, but the student is always responsible for what happens in each class. Since classes and professors differ greatly, you should be certain you understand the attendance re- quirements for each course you're taking. Some profs even lower grades for excessive absences, and they may even drop a student who cuts frequently. Best advice: ATTEND REGULARLY! Each student is assigned a faculty member to assist in planning his/ her academic program. You should see your advisor each quarter before registering. The Admissions Office gives new stu- dents the names of their advisors. Should you experience difficulty in locating your advisor, ask for assistance from the office of the appropriate department chair- person. A Directory of Academic Departments is listed elsewhere in this handbook. Registration Registration is the quarterly process of selecting and signing up for classes. A quarterly Bulletin is published, listing all the courses to be offered that term. Pre-registration is recommended for a better selec- tion of courses, less hassle, and little or no waiting in lines. See the quarterly class Bulletin for details of registration, pre-regis- tration, and payment procedures. You may change your class schedule or "late" register during the first three days of classes each quarter, but this critical time, known affectionately by the Registrar's staff and other concerned members of the college community as "Drop-Add," should be avoided whenever possible. To drop or add a class, you must first obtain a form from the aca- demic department(s) concerned granting permission for the change(s) you want to make and then present this form in the Registrar's Office for processing. To avoid unruly mobs and long lines, register correctly and on time and avoid Drop-Add! In case you find you must completely withdraw from college during the course of a quarter, contact the Student 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 someone in the Student Develop- ment Center. At that time you'll be given further instructions for completing the withdrawal pro- cess. Who knows? You might even be due a refund. (The undergradu- ate catalog explains the refund policy on p. 37). ;ni School- Here's hoping it'll never happen to you, but those whose academic per- formance fails below standards prescribed in the catalog are placed on "Academic Warning" and may even receive notice of "Dismissal." (See p. 81 of the 21 catalog for details.) By all means, if you realize you're getting behind in your work or are having problems studying, ask for assistance. The first person to turn to is your professor in a particular course, but you may also want to talk with your faculty advisor. We definitely recommend that you go by the Student Devel- opment Center in Mandeville Hall. Tutorial assistance is available here, and so are professional counselors who may be able to help you individually or in a small group to develop better study skills. Appeals If, after getting your grades, you're not satisfied with them and believe that the instruc- tor 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 instruc- tor. If that fails, see the department chairperson 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 B. p. 44, later in this handbook for details of the appeals procedure. Also see the undergraduate catalog, p. 86. Likewise, a student who has been academically dismissed from college may appeal to be read- mitted 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 C, p. 44 for detailed procedures. Right to Review Your Records You have the right to review your educational records maintained by the institution except for those excluded by law, such as records maintained by a physician, confidential recom- mendations for which you have signed a waiver of your right of access, parents' financial state- ments. For a listing of what records are kept where and a full explanation for the procedures for reviewing them, see Appendix A, p. 42. You'll also find in this appendix how to "challenge the content" of your records as well as safeguards built into record-keeping procedures to assure the privacy and confiden- tality of your records. 22 ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Like to be involved in the world around you? We hope so! There's a place for everyone, and a job to be done by everyone, among the more than sixty chartered student groups at West Georgia. The following section comments on several campus-wide organizations and types of activities and lists many more student groups. THE STUDENT ^ GOVERNMENT \ ASSOCIATION ' Any full time undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to participate in Student Govern- ment. The S.G.A. enacts legisla- tion which is necessary for the general welfare of the students. It receives student complaints, investigates student problems and participates in decisions affecting students. S.G.A. is composed of an executive, legislative and judicial branch. The student body elects a President, Vice-President and Judiciary Chairman. A new constitution approved last spring APRIL 30*^u MAY6^ SPONSORED BY IFC & PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 23 quarter calls for a General Assembly 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 scheduled to move to the Student Center at the beginning of Fall Quarter. President Tony Jones welcomes all students to visit the S.G.A. office. THE COLLEGE The College Program Board provides a variety of social, cultural, and educational programs on the campus. CPB also co-sponsors events with other campus organizations. In addition to providing entertainment at least three nights a week, the CPB plans Fall Festival, Homecoming, and Spring Fling. Students are encouraged to offer suggestions and join the various committees which make up the Board. The committees include contemporary music, films, public relations, cultural events, recreation, and special events. The Board is coordinated by an executive branch composed of a chairman, financial chairman, and the chairmen of the six com- mittees. 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 admis- sion charge. The CPB office is located on the ground floor of the Student Center, and interested students are welcome to stop by. RELIGIOUS GROUPS Several religious organizations exist on the West Georgia campus, including the Baptist Student Union, Outreach, Wesley Foun- dation, and the Westminster Fellowship. There are several campus ministers who are available to work with students and will lend a friendly ear if you are interested in religious fellowship. They are Rev. John Caylor, 834-7588, Baptist Student Union; Rev. Ed Boye, 834-7803, Wesley Founda- tion; Sarah Juengst, 834-8144, Westminster Fellowship; and Father Michael Regan, 832-8977, Catholic Students. GRFFKS As in many other American colleges and universities, fratern- ities and sororities have played a distinctive role for many years at West Georgia College. They offer opportunities to develop lasting friendships, to contribute to the broader community through ser- vice, and to participate in social, cultural, and athletic activities. Seventeen Greek letter social organizations are represented on the West Georgia College campus. 24 An Interfratemity Council and Panhellenic Council exist to govern the fraternities and sorori- ties which seek membership into these councils. Both councils coordinate membership selection process standards (Rush) for group conduct and various activi- ties such as Greek Week, in addition to service projects among members of fraternities and sororities. The Greek social or- ganizations on campus are listed below: Fraternities Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Tau Omega Chi Phi Delta Tau Delta Omega Psi Phi Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu Sororities Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Kappa Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Delta Mu Rho Sigma PhiMu BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE The purpose of the Black Student Alliance is to cultivate and promote a general knowledge of the black culture and society on the West Georgia campus, to work toward goals of mutual benefit to all students, to bring about unity among black and other students on the WGC campus, to bring about better communication among students, faculty, and administration, and to serve when requested as spokesman or representative of the black students of West Georgia College in any issue or grievance. STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The West Georgian is the stu- dent edited and managed campus newspaper, distributed free at various campus locations on Fridays. All students arc 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 Chieftain, our college year- book, is published each spring quarter. The editor is selected by the Board of Student Publications from interested applicants and staff positions are filled by the editor. Interested students should stop by the office, located on the lower level of the Student Center. The Eclectic is a literary maga- ine published each spring quarter. It contains poetry, prose, art, and photography. Material should be 25 submitted to Eclectic in care of the WGC English Department. A brief biographical publication sketch is requested. Another campus publication which should be of interest to students is CUE (Campus Up- coming Events), distributed by the College Program Board to each residence hall. Commuters may pick up copies in the Post Office and at the Student Center Information Booth. It is published each Friday by Dr. Elmo Roberds of the Campus Visitor Center located in the Bonner House. WWGC FM 90.5 The campus radio station WWGC is located in the Media 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. FINE ARTS From Broadway plays to opera to jcizz bands. West Georgia College's fine arts department offers many opportunities for student performance. Both music and speech-theatre productions are scheduled year-round with many performance groups active on campus. MUSIC 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. Chamber Singers presents an annual Christmas celebration with members in full costumes of old England and makes concert tours. This group is noted for singing madrigals. Jazz Ensemble tours high schools and makes numerous other appearances, performing contemporary band literature. Opera Workshop presents a week-long performance of a major opera annually. SPEECH-THEATRE One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, The Diary of Anne Frank, and the Survival of Saint Joan are among past theatre produc- tions. Each fall a major drama is staged for a week-long run. Winter quarter offers, on occasion, major productions such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe as well as a festival of student directed one-act plays. Last year, over 500 area children viewed a relatively new offering in a children's theatre production. Music and theatre combine in the spring for a week- long per- formance of a musical such as South Pacific, Man of La Mancha, and Carousel. INTRAMURAL SPORTS West Georgia College provides an excellent program of year- 26 round intramural athletic activities for both men and women. A variety of team and individual events is scheduled so that every student has the opportunity to participate. Team sports include flag football, basketball, soccer, tug of war, volleyball, softball, 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 "Assumption of Risk" forms which are available in the Intramural Office in the Student Center. For additional information and sched- ules, contact Don Price, Coordi- nator of Intramurals and Recreation, telephone 834-1364, campus exL 364. For daily up-to-date information on intramurals, call the Intra- murals Hotline: 834-8200. For postponement of games due to weather conditions, the decision will be made by approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of the contest INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS West Georgia College is proud to have one of the most well- rounded, successful intercollegiate athletic programs for men and women in the state. Nine teams compete intercollegiately at West Georgia, and three teams compete on a sports club basis. For the men, basketball, base- ball, cross country, golf, tennis and track are offered, and teams compete as members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division II). Soccer is offered as a sports club, and the team competes against other colleges and universities, as well as against other soccer clubs. Women compete intercollegi- ately in volleyball, basketball and tennis; and softball and track are offered as sports clubs. The women's intercollegiate teams are members of the Association of 27 Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). The highlight of West Georgia College's athletic program came in 1974 when the men's basketball team claimed the state's first national championship ever. In 1975, the women's basketball team was runnerup for the national title. Numerous West Georgia athletes have been accorded All- America honors, including three in the past year off the college's baseball team, which won the conference championship and was ranked * 1 in the country for four weeks. Tryouts are held in each of the nine sports, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Students are admitted to all athletic events free of charge on presentation of their WGC student I.D. cards. CAMPUS HONORARY GROUPS Accolade A leadership honorary for junior and senior men and women. Alpha Kappa DelU An honor society in sociology, open to students with 3.0 average in sociology courses and a 3.0 overall GPA. Alpha ! omhda Delta- Encour- ages superior scholastic achieve- ment among students in their first year, open to students who have completed 15-45 quarter hours with a GPA of 3.5 or better. Alpha Psi Omega- A national dramatics honorary fraternity established to advance the theatre arts as a part of culture. An in- ternational honorary geographical society. Regular members must have completed 3 courses in geography with a 3.0 average and have a 3.0 overall GPA. Kaooa Mu Eosilon- A national mathematics honor society. Mem- bership is based on excellence in math courses and a superior college academic record. An in- ternational honor society of economics which promotes in- terest in professional economics. Phi Alpha Theto An interna- tional honor society in history. Membership is based on an overall GPA of 3.0 and 3.0 in twenty hours of history. Phi Delta Koppc A professional education fraternity. Prospective members must be recommended and approved by members and must have a baccalaureate or earned graduate degree in education. Encourages and rewards high scholastic attain- ment among freshmen in institu- tions of higher learning. Phi Kappa Phi Emphasizes scholarship in the thought of college and university students 28 and stimulates mental achieve- ment by the prize of membership, which is by invitation to seniors and graduate students. Pi Gamma Mu National honor fraternity for students of the social sciences, it promotes interest in and recognizes excellence of stu- dents in the social sciences. Presidential Scholars An organ- ization whose dual purpose is to recognize superior scholarship and, through monthly meetings, to encourage faculty-student interaction, membership is by invitation based upon academic performance. DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Accounting Club Alpha Kappa Psi (Business) American Marketing Association Anthropohg^i Club Council for Exceptional Children Delta Mu (Music) Economics Club Geologic Club HPER Club (Health. Ph\^sical Education & Recreation) Physics Club Phi Beta Lambda (Business) Political Science Club Ps\;cholog\j Club Sociologi^ Club Student Association of Educators Student Music Educators National Conference SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Alpha Phi Omega a service fraternity, open to all students. _. encourages physi- cal fitness and body development. pro- motes dignity and increases understanding through the ex- changing of ideas between black and other students. The BSA sponsors the annual Black Aware- ness Week every spring. Bravettes Drill Team- provides halftime entertainment during games and acts as a pep squad. Chamber S/ngers cultural. education, and social enrichment through ensemble performance. Conceit Band- provides experi- ence in music for West Georgia's music majors, though member- ship is open also to non-majors. Concert Choir- provides choral experiences for music majors/ minors and students from the college at large. The concert choir annually goes on tour and per- forms in high schools, colleges, and churches. Deb provides WGC students an opportunity to participate in a competitive inter- collegiate debate program. The Debate Team has won many outstanding national awards and honors. Ebonx; P/ayers/ Dancers dramat- ic and creative dance group with the single purpose of providing students on campus with an outlet to expand and develop their own creativity. 29 Far^' a social brotherhood designed to help develop leader- ship and maturity among young male college students. Go]^ Consciousness Group aids in the education of the non-homo- sexual community about homo- sexuality in order to promote understanding. International Student Club open to all foreign students, foreign faculty, and interested students. The club promotes activities that will enhance the sharing of cultures. Pershing Rifles encourages, reserves, and develops the highest ideals of the military profession as exemplified by the life of General John J. Pershing in order to provide appropriate recognition of high degrees of military ability coupled with responsible citizenship. organizes and pro- motes safe and enjoyable activities among scuba divers. It is open to students with scuba certification or an intent to take scuba certifi- cation course within 6 months. Student Art League unites art students and provides activities that benefit art students and the school. Members must be art majors, minors or students who are enrolled in art classes. promotes interest in the theatre arts and supports WGC theatre produc- tions. Membership is open to anyone who has at least a 2.0 GPA and has been involved in one WGC theatre production. United Voices Gospel Choir- promotes spiritual growth, fellow- ship, unity, and creates a spiritual atmosphere among students by sharing witness through song and praises with the communities of Georgia. West Georgia Grotto of the Inter- national Speleological Society an organization dedicated to the conservation, exploration, and scientific study of caves and caverns. WWGC The college radio station serves the college in two ways. The most important service is providing entertainment, infor- mation, and educational program- ming. WWGC also provides experience to students in radio who feel they might be interested in broadcasting. 30 MISCELLANEOUS COLLEGE POLICIES: STUDENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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 handbook, speci- fically in the Appendices. Read these at least once so that you'll know where to look in the hiture. If you're unsure about any policies mentioned here, there are some places to go for infor- mation. For example, if you're planning an event and need assistance, stop by the Student Activities Office in the Student Center or telephone 834-1364, campus ext 364. Questions con- cerning personal conduct should be directed to the residence hall staff or the Dean's office in Stu- 31 dent 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. Some of the topics covered by policy statements in "Appendices" of the Handbook: Use of campus facilities Sponsorship of events Alcoholic beverages and drugs Disruptive behavior Academic integrity Appeals procedures Rights to privacy and to inspect records Prohibition of firearms and explosives Student conduct and disciplinary procedures Demonstrations Hcizing Recognizing student organizations Solicitation HOW TO'S FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS There are some right ways and some wrong ways for student groups to conduct their affairs. In hopes that everyone will do every- thing right the first time, we are including a section in the appen- dices of the handbook for the guidance of those in responsible positions in student organizations. Officers of student groups espe- cially should familiarize them- selves with this information and should contact the Activities Office at any time for further advice on the following subjects: 1. How to be recognized as a campus organization. 2. How to publicize an event. 3. How to reserve a campus facility. 4. How to invite a speaker to campus. See Appendix F, p. 55 of the handbook for more information about the above topics. STUDENT I.D. CARDS Each student who registers and pays fees receives a photo iden- tification 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 $5 should the card be lost or destroyed. Cards are made in the Student Activities Office. 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 finan- cial transactions with the Business Office, as an admission ticket to sporting and cultural events, for identification purposes by personnel in the Registrar's Office, Testing Office, Health Service and Public Safety Department Should a college official in 32 carrying out official duties request that a student surrender his/her I.D. card, the student is obligated to comply with the request. If a student withdraws from school, the I.D. card must be turned in to the Student Development Center in Mandeville Hall. In addition to official college functions, you'll find the student I.D. is also very useful off campus, especially when cashing checks in town or confirming your student status for discount admissions, student promotions and the like. WEATHER/ EMERGENCY Because of the difficulty of making up lost time, classes are cancelled only in extreme cir- cumstances. In the event of emergency college closing, announcements will be made over the campus radio station as well as radio stations in Carrollton, Newnan, Bremen, and Douglas- ville, and radio and television stations in Atlanta. Occasionally, students commut- ing to the campus from distant points encounter weather which makes travel difficult; students are advised to use their best judgment in those situations and to consult with individual faculty members as to making up lost class time. The college reserves the right to schedule additional class ses- sions 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 Depart- ment of Public Safety, 834-1260 (day and night), or the Depart- ment of Public Relations, 834-1390 (daytime only). 33 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 permitted an excused absence for the inter- val required for voting." It is suggested that students plan to submit absentee ballots when they will be away from home on election days. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Student Information and Ticket Booth in the Student Center. CARROLLTON" YOUR "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" Carrollton, a growing suburban home of 15,000 people, is also the home-away-from home for over 3000 of West Georgia College's 5500 students. Less than an hour from Atlanta and an hour and a half from Birmingham via Interstate 20, students have access to two major urban entertainment and cultural centers. But you don't have to leave Carrollton to satisfy your off-campus needs. You will be pleased to find how much a city of its size has to offer to college students. The students of West Georgia College and the people of Carrollton have traditionally enjoyed a mutually cooperative relationship. Despite Carrollton's rapid growth, you will find that it still possesses a friendly, down- home atmosphere. The College urges you to treat Carrollton, your home-away-from home, as you would your own home . . . with respect for its laws, its property, and its people. Many students have utilized Carrollton's resources and gotten to know its people. Community involvement is a valuable experi- ence in your total education, and the College encourages you to "discover Carrollton" while you are here. 34 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE Problem Where To Go Place Telephone* I Academic X Advisement Academic Advisor Respective Office i Probation Associate Dean of Faculties Sanford 834-1393 i Regulations Associate Dean of Faculties Sanford 834-1393 1 Activities Student Activities Office Student Center 834-1364 t Add or Drop Courses Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 i Addresses Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 i Athletics i Intercollegiate Athletic Department H/PE 834-1357 I Intramurals Student Activities Student Center 834-1364 \ Auditing Classes Registrar's Office Mandeville 834-1414 1 Bills, Fee Charges Business Office Melson 834-1400 t Books & Supplies Campus Bookstore Student Center 834-1256 i Caps & Gowns Campus Bookstore Student Center 834-1256 i Catalogs Admissions Mandeville 834-1290 1 Campus Bookstore Student Center 834-1256 1 Changing Majors Associate Dean of Faculties Sanford 834-1393 % Check Cashing Business Office Melson 834-1400 i Commencement Public Relations Auditorium 834-1390 4 Continuing Education Continuing Education Office Adamson 834-1360 I Counseling 1 Academic Advisor Respective Office 1 Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 I Career Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 t Financial Aid Financial Aid Office Mandeville 834-1265 '$ Personal Student Development Center Mandeville 834-1416 ^^ 'If dialing from a campus phone, dial onfy the last three digits. 35 Prob!??T? Whoro To Go pla'"*' TelfTthnne' Credit by Examination Declaring Majors Degree /^plication Dining Facilities Emergencies Employment Events & Activities Fees & Payments Final Exam Schedule Financial Aid Foreign Student Afbirs Fraternities GI Bill Benefits Grades Graduate School Graduation Honors Program I.D. Cards Internships Jobs Testing Office Associate Dean of Faculties Registrar's Office Food Service Center Snack Bar Public Safety Financial Aid Office Information Center Student Information Center Business Office Associate Dean of Faculties Financial Aid Office Associate Dean of Student Services Student Activities Office Admissions Office Professor Registrar's Office Graduate School Office Registrar's Office Honors Committee Student Activities Office Public Services Financial Aid/ Placement Mandeville Sanford Mandeville Food Service Center Student Center Aycock Mandeville Bonner House Student Center Melson Sanford Mandeville Alumni House Student Center Mandeville Respective Office Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Classroom Arts Student Center Adamson Mandeville 834-1472 834-1393 834-1414 832-7570 (Dial complete No.) 832-3959 ( Dial complete No.) 834-1260 834-1265 834-1392 834-1364 834-1400 834-1393 834-1265 834-1263 834-1364 834-1290 834-1414 834-1386 834-1414 834-1220 834-1364 834-1237 834-1265 ' If dialing from a campus phone, dial only; the last three digits. 36 Problem Where To Go Place Telephone* Legal Advice Library 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 Office WGC Campus Library Public Safety Campus Bookstore Health Services Student Activities Office Public Safety Business Office Student Government Office Financial Aid/Placement Campus Post Office Public Safety WWGCFM Special Studies Office Student Development Center Registrar's Office Campus Bookstore Registrar's Office Residfsnce Life Office Registrar's Office Information & Visitors Center Financial Aid Office Registrar's Office Student Activities Office Student Center Library Aycock Student Center Health Center Student Center Aycock Melson Student Center Mandeville Student Center Aycock Geography Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Student Center Mandeville Mandevil'e Mandeville Bonner House Mandeville Mandeville Student Center 834-1437 834-1370 834-1260 834-1256 834-1338 834-1364 834-1260 834-1400 834-1437 8341265 834-1320 834-1260 834-1355 834-1472 834-1416 834 1414 834 1255 8341414 834-1200 8341414 834-1392 8341265 834-1414 834-1364 * If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. 37 Problem Where To Go Place Telephone* 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 Government Office Student Services Office Registrar's Office Registrar's Office Registrar's Office Admissions Office Associate Dean of Faculties Student Development Center Admissions Office Public Safety Student Center Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Mandeville Sanford Mandeville Mandeville Aycock Professor & Departmental Office Student Development Center Mandeville Financial Aid Office Mandeville 834-1437 834-1312 834-1414 834-1414 834-1414 834-1290 834-1393 834-1416 834-1290 834-1260 834-1416 834-1265 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Department Chairperson Building & Room No. Accounting & Hnance Art Biology Business Education Chemistry Counseling & Educational Psy. Early Childhood Education Economics Educational Leadership Dr. Paul Baker Mr. Derrill Maxwell Dr. Edward Gilbert Dr. J.G. Bryson Dr. William Lockhart Dr. Arthur L. Sanders Dr. Verl Short Dr. Siegfried Karsten Dr. Thomas Carrere Telephone* 38 * If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. Social Science. 123 8341246 Humanities. 321 834-1235 Biology/Chemistry, Main OfHce 834-1314 Business. 101 834-1246 Biology/Chemistry. 106 834-1310 Education. 208-A 834-1300 Education. 204 834-1303 Social Science. 315 834-1340 Education. 204-205 834-1300 Department Chairperson Building & Room No. Telephone* Elementary Education English Fine Arts Foreign Languages Geography Geology History Marketing & Management Mathematics 8r Computer Science Media Nursing Philosophy Physical Education 8r Recreation Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Sociology/ Anthropology Special Education Special Studies Dr. Dano Falres Dr. James Mathews Dr. Robert Coe Dr. Douglas R. Hilt Dr. John Upchurch Dr. Sumner Long Dr. Stephen Hanser Dr. Frank Hunsicker Dr. Chatty R. Pittman Ms. Mary Baxter Ms. Jeanette Bernhardt Dr. David Hlgglns Dr. Thomas Leamlng Dr. Herman Boyd Dr. Donald Wells Dr. Myron Arons Dr. Edna Edwards Dr. William Simons Dr. William Moeny Mr. Charles Wilson Education. 204-205 834-1303 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. 13 834-1246 Math/Physics. 310 834-1380 Education. 129 834-1325 Biology/Chemistry. 220 834-1407 Humanities. 144 834-1230 Health/Physical Education. 201 834-1357 Math/Physics. 208 834-1375 Social Science. 140 834-1342 Social Science, 317 834-1423 Education. 200 834-1327 Social Science. 117 834-1 350 Education. 327 834-1332 Mandeville. 222 834-1472 Department DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES Location Academic Affairs Admissions Alumni Affairs Arts and Sciences School Bookstore Business School Business Office Central Duplicating Sanford Hall Mandeville Hall Alumni House Melson Hall Student Center Business School Building Melson Hall Auditorium. Basement * If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. Telephone* 834-1393 834-1290 834-1263 834-1396 834-1256 834-1246 834-1400 834-1430 39 Food Services Continuing Education Counseling College Program Board Day Care Center Education School Evening Studies Financial Md Graduate School Health Services Intercollegiate Athletics Intramural Athletics intramural Hot Line Library Placement Post Office Piesldent Public Relations Public Safety ROTC Unit Registrar Residence Life Special Studies Student Activities Student Development Center Student Enformailon Center Student Government Student Services, Dean Testing Vice President West Georgian WWGC Radio Station Visitors Center Food Service Building. Z-6 832-7570 (Dial complete number) Adamson Hall 834-1360 Mandeville Hall 834-1416 Student Center 834-1404 Aycock Hall 834-1459 Education Center 834-1269 Adamson Hall 834-1237 Mandeville Hall 834-1265 Mandeville Hall 834-1386 Health Center 834-1338 Health-Physical Education BIdg. 834 - 1 357 Student Center 834-1365 Student Center 834-8200 Ubrar^' 834-1370 Mandeville Hall 834-1265 Student Center 834-1320 Sanford Hall 834-1388 Auditorium 834-1390 Aycock Hall 834-1260 Aycock Hall 834 1294 Mandeville Hall 834-1414 Mandeville Hall 834-1200 Mandeville Hal! 834-1472 Student Center 834-1364 Mandeville Hall 834-1416 Student Center 834 - 1 364 Student Center 834-1437 Mandeville Hall 834-1292 Mandeville Hall 834-1472 Sanford Hall 834-1393 Student Center 834 - 1 366 Geography ^ Learning 834-1355 Resources Bonner House 834-1392 RESIDENCE HALL PAY STATIONS BOWDON HALL Head Resident 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 HAI I Head Resident 8341432 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 PhiMu 2-C (231-247) 832-9542 Alpha Kappa Alpha 3-A (301-317) 832-9126 Tri Delta 3-C (331-347) 832-9534 If dialing from a campus phone, dial only the last three digits. (If dialing head residents or resident directors from a campus phone, dial the last three digits only.) 40 PRITCHARD HALL WATSON HAIL Head Resident 834-1441 Resident Director 834-1466 IN (101-112) 832-9271 1-A (101-120) 832-9551 1-W (121-135) 832-9104 IB (121-132) 832-9540 IS (141-155) 832-9287 1-C (133-149) 832-9219 2-N (201-216) 832-9260 2-A (201-221) 832-9561 2-W (221-235) 832-9138 2-B (222-234) 832-9275 2-S (241-255) 832-9290 2-C (236-252) 832-9283 3-N (301-316) 832-9255 3-A (301-321) 832-9224 3-W (321-335) 832-9286 3-B (322-334) 832-9197 3-S (341-355) 832-9178 3-C (335-352) 832-9278 Basement bv Rec. Room 832-9159 ROBEKI b HALL Residen t Director 834- 1447 D\/':A' ;'*; j) M.:*LL OB (001-012) 832-9216 Resident Director 8341443 0-C (013-020) 832-9124 IB (101-118) 832-9198 IB (101-125) 832-9169 1-C (121-136) 832-9291 1-C (126-150) 832-9128 ID (141-156) 832-9525 2-A (201-225) 832-9546 2-B (201-218) 832-9196 2-B (226-247) 832-9194 2-C (221-236) 832-9214 2-C (248-272) 832-9141 2-D (241-256) 8329539 3-A (301-325) 832-9136 3-B (301-318) 832-9182 3-B (326-350) 832-9220 3-C (321-336) 832-9230 3-D (341-356) 832-9236 SIKOZIER Third Floor 832-9145 GUNN HAIL Head Resident 834-1457 TYUS HALL 1-A (101-117) 832-9591 Head Resident 834-1442 1-C (131-145) 832-9222 Lobby 832-9195 2-A (201-217) 832-9106 also 2-C (231-245) 832-9163 832-9127 3-A (301-317) 832-9259 3-C (331-345) 832-9118 (If dialing head residents or resident directors from a campus phone, dial the last three digits only.) 41 APPENDIX A PRIVACY OF INFORMATION ACT Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, each West Georgia College student (past or pre- sent) has the right of access to all educational information and data maintained on him/her by the institution. I I. A student has the right to "inspect and review" the following Record a. Admission record or Student File except statements ob- tained before January 1, 1975. and except confidential statements obtained under the waiver of access right provision b Permanent Academic record (courses taken, grades re- ceived, credits awarded, degrees conferred and related information) c. Academic Advisement record (courses taken, grades re- ceived, and related information) d. Admission to Teacher Education record e. Student Teaching record (placement information and evaluation) f. Academic or administrative department record g. Discipline record h. Financial aid record except confidential information or data submitted by parents i. Placement record except statements obtained before January 1, 1975, and except confidential statements ob- tained under the waiver of access rights provision. j. Personal counseling record may be reviewed only by another counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist of the student's choice. educational records in accordance with the limitations specified: Person to Contact Registrar (The Director of Admissions or the Dean of the Graduate School may interpret items pertaining to admission in the Student File) Registrar Faculty Advisor Dean of the School of Education Director of Student Teaching Appropriate department chairperson or administrator Assistant Dean of Student Services Director of Financial Aid Director of Financial Aid and Placement Assistant Dean of Student Services for Student Development 42 k. Medical record may be reviewed only by another phy- sician of the student's choice. 1. Financial record 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 interpretations" on the content of a record. A request for explanation or interpretation should be made to the person occupying the position re- sponsible for the record as indicated under Item 1. III. A student has the right to "challenge the content" of an educational record (Item 1) in which "inaccurate, misleading or other- wise inappropriate data" is believed to be in violation of 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 Appeals Subcommittee of the Faculty Senate. 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. TTie educational records of a student are not available to persons other than those who qualify under Item V and Federal agen- cies as authorized by law such as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, unless the student 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 be withheld from a publication, the request 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 stu- dent, 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 of normally 3 to 10 cents. The copy will be made by personnel in the office charged with the responsibility of keeping the record. 43 APPENDIX B 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 originally assigned may be changed only with the consent of the faculty member responsible for the grade, unless the change is made for process reasons only. A student who feels that the grade he/she received in the class is arbitrary or unfair is entitled to a hearing before an impartial com- mittee of the faculty. However, before appealing to the Committee, the student should exhaust all administrative remedies through the department chairmen and appropriate deans. In order to guarantee procedural fairness to both the student and the faculty member in- volved, the following procedures shall govern such hearings: 1 . The hearing committee shall be the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Faculty Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures. The Subcommittee shall be composed of those faculty members who constitute its regular membership. No member of the Committee who is otherwise interested in the particular case shall sit in judgment during the proceeding. 2. Both the student and faculty member shall be present during the hearings (except when the Committee deliberates for its deci- sion). Each shall be given opportunity to present his/her case and to refute the case presented by the other. 3. The burden of proof of arbitrary or unfair grading rests on the student. The student should realize such a charge is a serious one and refrain from taking capricious action. 4. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be introduced during the proceedings before the Committee. The deci- sion shall be based solely upon such matters. 5. Upon finding for the student, the Committee will in each instance attempt to counsel the faculty member to voluntarily redress the grievance. In the event such counseling is ineffective, the Committee may recommend disciplinary action against the faculty member to be taken by the appropriate administrative official. APPENDIX C 44 PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS ON UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION OR The admissions policy of West Georgia College is designed to admit those students who will have a reasonable chance of success and who seemingly will profit from the educational program of the College. A student is considered for admission without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin. Admission requirements are those stated in the most current issue of the West Georgia College Bulletin. Whenever an application 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 accordance with the follow- ing procedure: 1. The applicant shall submit his/her appeal in writing to the Director of Admissions. 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 may: a. reopen consideration of the individual's application on the basis of the additional factors presented by the applicant; or b. refer the appeal to the Subcommittee on Academic Appeals of the Senate Committee on Academic Policies and Pro- cedures, for recommendation regarding the case to the Director of Admissions. The procedure in this instance is as follows: (1) The applicant shall be advised of his/her right to appear in person before the Committee; (2) The applicant appearing before the Committee shall have the right to be assisted by an advisor of his/her choice; (3) The Committee will review all facts and circumstances connected with the case. All matters upon which the decision will be based must be 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' decision regarding his/her appeal, he/she shall have the right to further appeal as specified in Section C-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, 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 decision. The Board or a committee of the Board shall investigate the matter thoroughly and make its decision which shall be final and binding for all purposes. 45 APPENDIX D STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 46 Students are admitted to West Georgia College with the expectation that they will have developed acceptable personal standards of conduct and ethics. Also, students are expected to have a responsible attitude toward regula- tions and standards of the college, and the laws of the community, state and nation, and to respect the standards of their fellow students. Students assume responsibility for their own conduct, and through their hall councils and the student judiciary system, accept responsibility for the behavior of their fellow students. College regulations go into effect at the time a student matriculates and continue until the time of graduation or 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 any behavior which re- flects adversely upon the students of West Georgia College or upon the College will make the individual involved liable for disciplinary action. This is true whether the incident occurs on campus or off campus. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE /, ACAn^^^^ inRFnr JT ARHY 1. No student shall receive or give assistance not authorized by the instructor in the preparation of any essay, laboratory report, examination or other assignment included in an academic course. 2. No student shall take or attempt to take, steal or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the conduct of a class, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory equipment and roll books. 3. No student shall sell, give, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized person material which can be shown to contain the questions or answers to any examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent date in any course of study offered by the college, without authorization *rom the instructor. 4. Plagiarism is p.ohibited. Themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements must be the work of the student sub- mitting them. When direct quotations are used, they must be indicated, and when the ideas of another are incorporated in the paper, they must be appropriately acknowledged. \^nY PROCEDURE When a student is charged with academic dishonesty the case shall be referred to the Faculty Senate Sub-Committee on Aca- demic Appeals where it will be reviewed with full assurance of procedural due process. ///. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The drinking, possession, or transportation of alcoholic beverages is discouraged. The drinking, possession or transportation of alcoholic beverages by any student under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited. No policy or regulation of the college sanctions either the use of alcoholic beverages or actions in contravention of State, Federal, or local laws regarding their purchase or consumption. Such laws are strictly applicable. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus is prohibited with the exception of rooms leased by students in residence halls and when authorized at social functions in residence halls, in the area adjacent to the Student Center known as "Love Valley," and in the Food Service Center. 1. Alcoholic beverages which are being transported to or from private living quarters must be in a bag or their covering container. 2. Consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in residence hall non-private areas such as lobbies, recreation rooms, lounges, or community baths. 3. No student shall be in an intoxicated condition at any time or on any occeision on or off campus, eis made manifest by bois- terousness, rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or by vulgar, profane, lewd, or unbecoming language. A^ DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Malicious or unauthorized intentional damage or destruction of property belonging to the college, to a member of the college community, or to a visitor to the campus, is prohibited. . .- /. V. DISORDERLY ASSEMBLY 1. No student shall assemble on campus for the purpose of creating a riot or disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal operation of the college. This section should not be construed so as to deny any student the right of peaceful, non-disruptive assembly. 2. No student or group of students shall obstruct the free movement of other persons about the campus, interfere with the use of college facilities, or materially interfere with the normal operation of the college or with authorized events being held on the campus. 3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment indoors or outdoors during classroom hours is prohibited. (Any use of sound amplification equipment must be cleared through the Student Activities Office.) . ; VI. uiSOhUti ' . ~^ 1. Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace on college property or at any function sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization is prohibited. 2. No student shall push, strike, or physically assault, or threaten to do the same, to any member of the faculty, administration, staff or student body or any visitor to the campus. 3. No student shall enter or attempt to enter any dance or social, athletic or any other event sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization without credentials for admission, i.e., ticket, identification card, invitation, or any rea- sonable qualifications established for attendance. At such college functions a student must present proper credentials to properly identified college faculty and staff upon their request. 47 4 No student shall interfere with, or give false name to, or fail to cooperate with, any properly identified college faculty, adminis- tration or staff personnel while these persons are in the performance of their duties. 5. The following are expressly prohibited: harassment of, or interference with, firemen, policemen or other persons engaged in the performance of their official duties, forcible detention of any person on College property; loitering on the campus especially in the areas adjacent to the Student Center, gymnasium or residence halls. V i: ^ - The possession or use (without valid medical or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or dangerous drug controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited. VllL FALSIFICATION OF RECORDS No student shall alter, counterfeit, forge, or cause to be altered, counterfeited, or forged, any record, form or document used by the college. No student shall furnish false information to the college. LUSIV::- No student shall possess, furnish, sell or use explosives of any kind on college property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. X. 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. The possession or use of fireworks on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization is prohibited. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, or detonation. 5. No student shall make, or cause to be made, a false fire alarm. XI- WE\PONF Student are prohibited from possession of firearms on college property or at events sponsored or supervised by the college or any recognized college organization. The possession or use of any other offensive weapons is prohibited. All rites and ceremonies of induction, initiation or orientation into college life or into the life of any college group which tend to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering are prohibited. 48 Kill JOINT RESPONSIBILHY FOR BSIFRACTIONS Students who knowingly act in concert to violate college regulations have individual and joint responsibility for such violation and such concerted acts are prohibited. XA^ 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. XV. THEFI 1. No student shall sell a textbook not his own without written permission of the owner. 2. No student shall take, attempt to take, or keep in his possession, items of college property, or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, student groups or visitors to the campus without proper authorization. XVI. UNAUTHOPI^^^ f^NTRY OR USE OF COllFGE 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 building after normal closing hours. 2. No student shall make unauthorized use of any college facility. 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. The playing of cards or any other game of skill or chance for money or other items of value is prohibited. XV7//. REPEATED VIOLATIONS Repeated violations of published rules or regulations of the college, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to conform to the standards of the college for student life, will result in the severest penalties applicable. X/X VIOLATION OF OUTSIDE LAW Violation of local, state, or federal law, on or off the campus, which violative act constitutes a clear and present danger of material interference with the normal, orderly operation and processes of the college, or with the requirements of appropriate discipline, is prohibited. XX 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. 49 XXI. SOLICITATION With the following exceptions, solicitation on the West Georgia College campus is prohibited: 1. Any organization sponsoring fund raising activities on campus by selling doughnuts, candy, cakes, cookies or other novelties generally accepted as fund raising items. 2. Distribution of information. 3. Military recruitment or other recruitment activity under sponsorship of the Placement Office. 4. Visits by company representatives to residence hall must be by appointment only unless sponsored by a hall council as an educational program. 5. Sale of tickets to college sponsored activities. 6. Requests for financial support from student organizations by nonprofit or charitable organizations. Any activities involving solicitation must comply with existing regulations regarding use of college facilities. All types of door to door solicitation in the residence halls is specifically prohibited. /v/ . ^ OF CAMPUS TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS (See the Department of Public Safety for a copy of the current Traffic Code.) Anyone registering a vehicle on behalf of another student is subject to a fine of $25.00. X/Lui OLLEGE HOUSING REGULATIONS (See the Department of Residence Life for a copy of current residence hall policies and regulations.) oirr^^TKnTC 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, decision, peaceful and non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates specifically to the problem des- cribed below. It does not change or in any 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 occupa- tion of a building or campus area for a protracted period of time or the use or display of verbal or written obscenities involving inde- cent or disorderly conduct. 50 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, oper- ating 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 appli- cable 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 institu- tions. The Board cannot and will not divert itself of this responsibility. Of equal, or even greater importance, such action of force as has been described above destroys the very essence of higher edu- cation. This essence is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak, and debate on any aspect or issue of life. This freedom, which reaches its full flowering on college and university campuses, is an essential part of American democracy, com- parable 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 irresponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly resulting in dismissal or termination of employment. The Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are under a strong obligation and have a mutual responsibility to protect the campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which interfere with academic pur- suits 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 Univer- sity Professors in April, 1968, by the Association of American Colleges in January, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Asso- ciation for Higher Education in March, 1968, condemning actions taken to disrupt the operations of institutions of higher education. (Minutes, 1968-69, pp. 166-169). DEMOni S i K/\ i iOhi a Recognizing the rights of free speech and peaceful assembly are fundamental to the democratic process, the College supports the rights of students to express their views or to peacefully protest and peacefully dissent against actions and opinions with which they disagree. On-campus demonstrations, cleared at least 48 hours in advance through the office of the Dean of Student Services, may be conducted in areas which are generally available to students provided such demonstrations are conducted in an orderly manner, do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, do not interfere with classes, scheduled meetings and ceremonies, or with other events and processes of the College. Non-members of the college community shall not be permitted to engage in activities which disrupt, obstruct, or in any way inter- fere with the pursuits of teaching, learning, campus activities, or any college process. 51 CHA' "^ The Student Government Association shall be empowered to recommend desired changes through the offices of the Dean of Student Services and the President of the College. Students shall be notified of approved changes through announcement in the West Georgian. Changes will become effective upon publication. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES When a student is charged with violation of conduct regulations, disposition of the student's case shall be afforded according to Constitutional requirements, due process and in keeping with the procedures outlined below: 1. All complaints of alleged violation by a student 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. The student shall be notified that he/she is accused of a violation and will be asked to come in for a conference to discuss the complaint. 3. At the above mentioned conference, the student shall be advised that: a. The case is being referred to the disciplinary system. b. He/she may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation, waive all further hearing, and request that the college officials take appropriate action. c. He/she may, in writing, admit or deny the alleged violation and request that the case be referred to the college disciplinary system for a hearing. 4. The student is expected to notify his or her parents or guardian of the charges, and these persons may request a conference with the college officials prior to the hearing in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 referred to earlier in this Handbook. 5. The decision reached by the hearing board shall be communicated in writing to the Dean of Student Services as a recommendation. It will specify the action taken by the hearing body and the interest of the college which has been adversely affected by the conduct which necessitated the disciplinary action Upon the request of the student or his parents or guardian, a summary of the evidence will be communicated 6. The student shall be notified in writing of his or her right to appeal the decision of the hearing body. In cases of appeal, any action assessed by the hearing body shall be suspended pending the outcome of the appeal to the President of the college. A copy of the final decision shall be mailed to the student and, if the student is a minor or if he so requests, to his parents or guardian. RIGHTS OF STUDENT DEFENDANT In formal hearings, the student defendant shall be afforded all rights required by due process including: 1. The right to an advisor of his or her choice. 2. The right to question the complaintant. 3. The right to present evidence in his or her behalf. 4. The right to call witnesses in his or her behalf. 52 5. The right to remain silent and have no inference of guilt drawn from such silence. 6. The right to cross examination. 7. The right to appeal if suspension or expulsion is imposed. 8. A tape recording and/or summary transcription of the proceedings shall be kept and made available at the student's request for the sole purpose of appeal from a decision of suspension or expulsion. The student may also have a verbatim transcript made at his own expense. The college shall also have this option at its expense. 9. The right to be advised of his right to appeal. 10. The right to attend classes and required college functions until a hearing is held and a decision is rendered. Exceptions to this would be made when the student's presence would create clear and present danger or material interference with the normal operation and processes or the requirements of appropriate discipline at the college. In such case, the Office of Student Services may impose temporary protective measures, including suspension, penning a hearing, which may be reasonably necessary. Such temporary protective measures may be applied where the student is accused of violation of a college regulation or of a local, state or federal law or regulation. It is understood that such temporary protective measures, if applied, will be without avoidable prejudice to the student. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES The following are possible disciplinary measures which may be imposed upon a student for an infraction of the Student Conduct Code. This list shall not be taken to be exhaustive and may be enlarged or modified to meet particular circumstances in any given case. 1. Expulsion permanent severance of the student's relationship with the college. 2. Disciplinary Suspension temporary severance of the student's relationship with the college for a specific period of time, though not less than one quarter. 3. Disciplinary Probation notice to the student that any further major disciplinary violation may result in suspension; disciplinary probation might also incude one or more of the following: the setting of restriction, the issuing of a reprimand, restitution. 4. Reprimand; Oral Reprimand an oral disapproval issued to the student. Letter reprimand a written statement of disapproval to the student. 5. Restrictions exclusion from enjoying or participating in; A Social activities B. Identification card privileges 6. Restitution and Fines reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property; this may take the form of appropriate service or other compensation. 7. Forced Withdrawal from the academic course within which the offense occurred without credit for the course. 8. Change in Grade for the course in which the offense occurred. 53 APPELLATE PROCEDURE When a student is expelled or suspended by action of the judicial system, such student shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedures; 1 . The person aggrieved shall appeal in writing to the President of the college within five days after notification of the decision of which he complains. The President shall within five days appoint a committee composed of three members of the faculty of the college or he shall utilize the services of an appropriate existing committee. This committee shall review all facts and make its finding and report thereon to the President. After consideration of the committee's report, the President shall within five days make a decision which shall be final so far as the institution is concerned. 2. A student may appeal on grounds that the evidence was not sufficient to find him guilty or other specified relevant grounds. In either case he shall clearly state his grounds for appeal in his written statement to the President. 3. The President shall be given a tape recording and/or written summary of the proceedings in the original hearing by the judicial system If a verbatim transcript has been made, it shall be made available to the President for his consideration. 4. When the President of the college has rendered his decision in writing on any appeal, the student will be considered to have ex- hausted his remedies on the local level. 5. Should the aggrieved person be dissatisfied with the decision of the President, he shall have the right to appeal in writing 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 ten days after the President's decision and shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision, the President is authorized to review any student discipline case and take such action as he deems appropriate with respect thereto. His review may be based upon (1) the record made before the judiciary system, (2) oral or written arguments made to him by the parties or their representatives, (3) a de novo evidentiary hearing before him, or (4) any combi- nation of the foregoing methods. APPENDIX E USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES BY NON-COLLEGE PERSONNEL 54 1. Invited guests are allowed use of college facilities provided they are: a. Invited by an individual student for a specific occasion. b. Invited by an agency of the college for conferences, special functions, tours or official visits. c. Invited by a recognized student organization to attend specific programs. The use of the facilities by a guest is limited to a specific occasion to which he/she is invited and is not to be interpreted to in- clude regular repeated use of the facilities. Public Service programs of meetings are commonly scheduled: a. Programs of a special nature which are principally designed to provide members of the college community with viable linkages with a larger city community on matters of social and cultural relationships and with public service projects or activities. b. Activities sponsored by recognized non-profit service organizations for which no other suitable facilities are available within the local area and for which it can be clearly demonstrated that a major public or institutional benefit would be rendered. c. Programs sponsored by outside organizations or groups, mainly in the summer months, in which pre-college students participate and when such programs are determined to be in the best interest of the college. APPENDIX F HOW TO'S FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS I. HOW TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A CAMPUS ORGANIZATION If ten of your friends want to form an organization, write a constitution, or hold meetings in campus facilities, then \;ou will want to be recognized by the college as a viable campus organization. Come by the Student Activities Office to pick up the necessary forms and chat with the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities concerning the recognitions procedure. Remember, however, all organizations must pass the following criteria: Recognition shall be granted only to organizations whose purpose and proposed activities are clearly related to the educational goals and mission of the college. Recognition shall be denied if evidence presented shows that the proposed organization will present substantial likelihood of material interference with the educational function and daily operation of the college or if its activities will be in conflict with the laws or public policies of the State of Georgia and the United States. Application Form An organization seeking recognition must submit the following required information in writing to the Student Government Asso- ciation Executive Committee and to the Student Activities Office on the form furnished by that office. 1. Name 2. Purpose (including explanation of why the organization is desirable on campus) 3. Qualifications for membership 4. Constitution and By-Laws, including (a) fees, dues, and other considerations for membership; (b) officer and leadership structure; (c) time and manner of election of officers; (d) time and location of meetings. 5. Names of students to join (minimum of 10 required) 6. Faculty sponsor (required) 7. Explanation of any extra-campus affiliation ( e.g., national parent organization) 8. Names of prospective members who will serve as spokesmen for the organization during recognition procedure and after (two must be named). 55 Review Procedure After the required information for recognition is received in vAmting by the Student Government Executive Committee and the Student Activities Office, the following steps must be completed: 1. Forwarded to the Student Senate for approval. a. The Student Senate may at its discretion request a formal hearing of the proposed organization. Upon approval by the Student Senate, the proposed recognition is: 2. Forwarded to the Office of Student Services for approval. a. The Dean may request a hearing for presentation of oral and documentary evidence supporting or opposing recognition. b. A recording or transcript of the hearing may be made and preserved for use in possible appeals and reviews. c. Following approval by the Oftice of Student Services, the proposal is: 3. Forwarded to the Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate for approval, then 4. Forwarded to the Faculty Senate for a recommendation to the President of the college for final approval. If the Student Government Association, the Office of Student Services, Student Activities Committee of the Faculty Senate, or the Faculty Senate disapproves recognition, the organization may appeal to the next highest individual or committee in the recognition procedure. (The appeal shall be in such form as the reviewing individual or committee may require.) I. W TO PUBLICIZE AN EVEN X So you want everyone on campus to know about and participate in your backgammon tournament. How do you accomplish ^ this? Good question. ^ 1. Start with your handy-dandy poster. Either have it printed at the Student Center print shop or get out your crayons. Remember ^ you cannot hang your posters on glass doors or windows or on outside walls of any campus building. Confine your master- ^ pieces to bulletin boards only. 2. Notify Dr Elmo Roberds, telephone 834- 1392, campus ext. 392, of your event and he will put it in the Campus Upcoming Events, better known as CUE. CUE is distributed to all campus residents, faculty and staff. 3. Stop by the campus radio station WWGC and fill out a public service message form. WWGC will be pleased to announce your date in their public service format. 4. Visit the Public Relations Office, and the staff will be happy to help you publicize your event in the community. 5. Send a letter to the editor of the West Georgian and request coverage. If you follow steps 15 news of your event should reach just about everyone. III. n^. T^ -. -r.- ...:^w A recognized student organization may make room reservations for the following facilities by contacting Dr. Elmo Roberds in the Bonner House (834 1392, campus ext. 392): Student Center, Serial Science Lecture hall, Kennedy Chapel, Food Service Center (lower level), and HPE Building. 56 The Fine Arts Department, located in Room 108 of the Humanities Building (834-1224, campus ext. 224), reserves the following facilities: Cashen Hall, Studio Theater, and the College Auditorium. Other facilities may be reserved by contacting the offices of the appropriate school dean; Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. There is no rental if a planned function is non-profit. If admission is charged, a fee schedule is available from Auxiliary Enterprises at the back of the college Bookstore (834-1258, campus ext. 258). Student organizations have priority for the use of rooms, after the scheduling of academic and campus wide affairs. It is advisable to reserve a room as far in advance as possible to insure the reservation. Requests for room facilities MUST be made at least two working days before a scheduled event, or equipment and furnishings cannot be guaranteed. IV. HOW TO INVITE A SPEAKER TO CAMPUS 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 preparation and scheduling, the student group must request and receive permission through the offices of the Dean of Student Services or the Vice President and Dean of Faculties as appropriate. Invitations to outside speakers must always represent the desire of a chartered group and not the will of an external individual or group. It should be made clear to the academic and larger community that the sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply approval or endorsement of the views expressed either by the sponsoring group or of the institution. The president of the college or his authorized representative 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. Thanks to the following people who helped prepare sections of this handbook: Bob Bolding, Marci Bolt, Sue Konrad, Patt\; Laida, Lee McWhorter, Dan Minish, Nina Morano, Keith Pruett, W.H. Smith, and Lisa Wiley. 2,000 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUI^ITY INSTITUTION $1,999.00 WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE Carrol Iton Georgia LEGEND 1. John f. K*nndy Mmoriol Chopal 15. Cunn Halt 29. Pritchard Hall 2. Thomoi Bonnr Hous* (Comput Visitors C*nt*r] 16. Boykin Hall 30. Roberts Holl 3 Cobb Hall 17. Downs Hall 31. Educotion Center ' 4. Molson Hall (Business OHico) 18. Bowdon Hall 32. Biology-Chemistry 5. Adomson Hall (Public S.ryicos) 19. Math-Physics Building 33. Food Service Building i. Mandovlllo Holl (Studont Sorvicos. Admijjions. 20. Library 34. Tyus Hall Rosidonc* Lifo. Counsoling. Rsgistror) 21. Sociol Scioncos Building 35. Plant Operotions 7. Sanford Hall (Prosldant ( Vlu-Pr>sldenl) 22. Classroom Arts Building 36. Landscaping ft Grounds S. Hoallh Cantor 23. Physical Educotion Building 37. Alumni House 9. Mortho Munro Building 24. Student Center 38. President's Home 11. Goography Building 25. Row Hall 39. Baptist Student Center 12. Auditorium 26. Aycock Hall (Public Sofety) 40. Wesley Foundation 13. School of Business 27. Watson Hall U. Calloway Building (Caology) 28. Stroiier Hall