Student Administrative Withdrawals
CONDUCT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
BOARD OF REGENTS’ STATEMENT ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS POLICY STATEMENT
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The college complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act and with the Americans with Disabilities Act by providing reasonable
accommodations for those who are otherwise qualified. Students with physical,
mental, emotional, or hearing impairment should contact the college at least
two weeks prior to the first day of class with appropriate documentation of the
disability. Students with physical disabilities who plan to live on campus must
give the college three months advance notice so that living accommodations can
be arranged.
Anyone with a impairment should contact the Vice President
and Dean of Student Affairs located on the second floor of the J. Lamar Branch
Student Center at (912) 386-3232.
For reasonable accommodations to be made the student must
present acceptable documentation prior to the start of school.
Federal law1 provides that it shall be unlawful,
discriminatory practice for any employer, because of the sex of any person, to
discharge without just cause, to refuse to hire, or otherwise discriminate
against any person with respect to any matter directly or indirectly related to
employment or academic standing. Harassment of an employee on the basis of sex
violates this federal law.
Sexual harassment of employees or students in the
University System is prohibited and shall subject the offender to dismissal or
other sanctions after compliance with procedural due process requirements.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic
standing; or
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by
an individual is used as a basis for employment or academic decisions affecting
an individual; or
3. Such conduct unreasonably interferes with an
individual’s work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile,
or offensive work or academic environment.
A
student who feels subjected to any type of sexual harassment should consult
with the Director of Health Services or the Vice President and Dean of Student
Affairs.
It is the policy of Abraham Baldwin College to conduct and
provide programs, activities and services to students, faculty, and staff in an
atmosphere free from racial harassment. Racial harassment is any behavior that
would verbally or physically threaten, torment, badger, heckle, or persecute an
individual because of his/her race. Racial harassment of college faculty,
staff, students, or visitors is prohibited and shall subject the offender to
appropriate disciplinary action including dismissal.
Students, faculty and staff who feel they have been
subjected to racial harassment can seek advice from:
Civil Rights Issues (Students)—Dr. Tim G. Wise, Vice
President and Dean of Student Affairs, Branch Student Center (second floor),
912-386-3232 and Ms. Tammy Groover, Director of Health Services, Evans Health
Center, 912-386-3224.
Civil Rights Issues (Faculty)—Dr. Bettie Horne, Vice
President and Dean of Academic Affairs, Tift Hall, room 27, 912- 386-3238 and
Ms. Bertha Daniel, Division of Social Science, Bowen Hall, Room 214, 386-3259.
Civil Rights Issues (Staff)-Dr. Homer Day, Director of
College Services, Tift Hall, Room 30, 386-7232.
The Student
Development Center (formerly the Counseling, Testing, Career Development &
Job Placement Center) services are available without charge to any student to
facilitate achieving maximum educational development. In addition, services are
available to the College’s faculty, staff, employers, alumni, prospective
students, and community members. Priority is given to currently enrolled
students.
The Student Development Office is located on the second
floor of Branch Student Center. Direct correspondence to Director of Student
Development, ABAC 48, 2802 Moore Highway, Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, GA
31794. The telephone number is (912) 386- 3231. The FAX number is (912)
391-2515. The e-mail address is mmartin@abac.edu.
The Counseling and Testing component provides a wide
variety of services to promote personal growth and development and to help
students address problems of daily living. These services include personal,
individual or group counseling, career exploration, study skills assessment
programs, crisis intervention, and interpersonal skills training. Other
educational opportunities such as leadership training, human relations skill
building, assertiveness training, decision making, and stress management are
provided. In addition, proactive and preventative group workshops, programs and
outreach services are available. Consultation and referral services are also
provided. National and college-wide test administrations are offered such as
the NSAT, ISAT, ACT, CLEP and the Regents’ Test. Individual testing services
are utilized by the counselors when appropriate.
The Career Development component of the Student Development
Center assists students in assessing choices of academic majors and career
alternatives. These choices are guided through individual career counseling
utilizing interest, skills, values and abilities inventories, and other
testing. The Career Center also offers the use of the computerized career
planning program, DISCOVER. Information about other colleges and universities
is available for students desiring to transfer to a four-year institution.
The Job Placement Office component of the Student
Development Center is staffed by a full-time Coordinator of Job Placement. The
Job Placement Office helps a career program student maximize the benefits of
education by providing assistance with all aspects of the job search process. A
career oriented student may take advantage of one-on-one assistance and
workshops on topics such as networking procedures, resume writing, completing
applications, honing interview skills, follow-up procedures after interviews,
and more. A student should register three semesters prior to graduation to
establish a placement file and become eligible for career placement services.
All students are encouraged to meet with the Coordinator in their first
semester on campus to initiate plans for gaining experiences that will help
build their resumes.
The Job Placement Office also has an Employment Interviewer
from the Georgia Department of Labor. The Interviewer provides a wide range of
services, including employment referral opportunities for all college work
study students and for all other enrolled students seeking part-time and
full-time, on-campus or off-campus employment.
The Georgia Hire
program is a job listing database and resume referral system to assist in
employment searches. Via the Internet, Georgia’s college students and alumni
can search job openings and enter their resume into the system at no charge.
Employers may access the resumes free of charge and/or choose to post their job
openings for a small fee.
The Job Placement Office is located on the third floor of
the Student Center. Direct correspondence to Coordinator of Job Placement, ABAC
48, 2802 Moore Highway, Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, GA 31794. The
telephone number is (912) 386-7111. The FAX number is (912) 391-2515.
Student Administrative Withdrawals
A student may be administratively withdrawn from the
college when in the judgement of the Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs
in consultation with the Director of Student Development and/or the College
Physician, it is determined that the student suffers from a physical, mental,
emotional, or psychological health condition which (a) poses significant danger
or threat of physical harm to the student or to the person or property of
others or (b) causes the student to interfere with the rights of other members
of the college community or with the exercise of any proper activities or
functions of the college or its personnel, or causes the student to be unable
to meet institutional requirements for admission and continued enrollment, as
defined in the Student Conduct Code and other publications of the college.
Except in emergency situations, a student shall, upon
request, be accorded an appropriate hearing prior to final decision concerning
his/her continued enrollment at the College. (Complete medical withdrawal
policies and procedures and appeal procedures may be obtained from the Student
Development Center or the Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs.)
The institution provides a student with health services and
educational programs consistent with its purpose and reflecting the needs of
its patients. Health Services is located in the E.L. Evans Health Center and
can be reached by telephone number at 912-386-3224. The Health Center provides
a student with nursing care and physician care to handle minor illnesses and
injuries. First Aid and limited emergency care are also available.
Clinical hours:
Monday -
Thursday, 8:00 AM-11:00 PM
Friday,
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Appointments
are requested for all health care services.
A
Clinical Doctor and Pharmaceutical Services are available on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Appointments must be scheduled before 11:30 AM.
Some
over-the-counter medication and prescriptions are available during pharmacy
hours. Students registered for 6 or more hours pay a health fee to obtain
services and co-payments are made to cover available medical supplies and
medicine.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS: Each student must submit a medical history form and
certificate of immunization to the Admissions Office prior to admission to the
college. This information is held in strict confidence by the Health Center
staff. Every precaution is taken to ensure a healthy student population.
MMR: If
born before 1957, Rubella immunity certificate only. Any other student must
have two required MMR (measles,
mumps, rubella).
TB: Tuberculin
skin test, required prior to
admission.
Tetanus: Recommended within the last ten years.
The college dining hall furnishes well-balanced meals three
times a day to all boarding students; meals are also provided as an option to
those students living off-campus. A snack bar and a vending area are located on
the second floor of the J. Lamar Branch Student Center. The snack bar and
vending area are available to anyone on campus on a cash only basis.
The Office of Student Life is located on the second floor
of the J. Lamar Branch Student Center. The mailing address is ABAC 24, 2802 Moore
Highway, Tifton, Georgia 31794-2601 and the telephone number is (912) 386-3234.
Approximately one-third of the student population resides
on campus. A professional hall director holding a masters degree lives in each
residence hall. Male students are housed in Comer Hall, Branch Hall, Fulwood
Hall, and Mitchell Hall. Female students are housed in Fulwood Hall and
Chandler Hall. Because of the implementation of Title IX by the Department of
Education, it is illegal for any college or university receiving federal funds
to impose curfew on any student on the basis of sex. Residence halls do not
have enforced curfew regulations. Outside doors are locked 24 hours per day.
Residents are issued keys and come and go at their own discretion.
Normally, two students share a room. Under special
circumstances, however, private room accommodations may be available in
designated residence halls. All private room requests will be handled by the
Housing Coordinator based on the availability of space and the student’s individual
circumstances. An additional charge will be made for private rooms.
A student residing in college residence halls should
furnish a study lamp, iron, bed linens, towels, mattress cover, waste basket,
and other personal items. A student with less than 30 semester hours of college
credit is required to live in a residence hall, except those who are (1)
married; (2) can show proof of financial independence; (3) living at home with
parents or guardians. Other exceptions are made only if room is not available
in a residence hall, and each exception must be approved by the Director of
Student Life.
The college’s residence halls close during the
Thanksgiving, Spring breaks, and between semesters. A student who wants to stay
on campus during those times may make special arrangements with the Housing
Coordinator for available space at a modest fee.
CONDUCT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
An Abraham Baldwin College student is expected to show
proper respect for order, morality, and the rights of others. Conduct which is
normally reprehensible or which is of a disorderly nature and in violation of
written policy shall subject the student to disciplinary action.
Anyone registered as a student at the College is subject to
the regulations outlined in the Student Handbook. He/she is also subject to
city, state, and federal law. The College will not intervene nor will it ask
special treatment for a student who has violated any law.
College regulations apply to both on- and off-campus
students.
The College reserves the right to apply the code of conduct
to a student’s actions which occur off-campus when the student’s behavior and
conduct pose a risk or threat to the ABAC community and/or the normal operation
of the College.
A student who violates college regulations regarding
conduct may be sanctioned by warning, social probation, probated suspension,
restitution, curfew, special sanction, community service, suspension, or
expulsion. The nature of the offense will determine the severity of the punishment.
The procedure for suspending or expelling a student is the
same. A student who has broken a regulation may be referred to the Student Life
Hearing Panel. The student will be given written notification of a hearing at
least three days before the hearing is scheduled. He/she will also be informed
of the charges against him/her and of his/her right to legal counsel. The Panel
will hold a hearing and make its recommendations regarding disciplinary action.
Appeals may be made in accordance with the Student Handbook and the published
policy of the Board of Regents.
Any student who is charged with or indicted for a violation
of state or federal law is subject to disciplinary action by the College while
the case is pending. When very severe violations of state or federal law occur,
a student may be administratively suspended until the hearing is concluded.
Any student who is guilty of violating college regulations
or who is financially indebted to the college will not be eligible for
readmission until he/she receives the appropriate clearance. Under these
circumstances, a student’s ineligibility for readmission will become a part of
his/her record.
In addition to the Student Code of Conduct, which may be
found in the Student Handbook, the following stipulation exists:
Notwithstanding any provision of this Code, 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 Student Judiciary; (2) oral or written arguments made to
him by the parties or their representatives; (3) a denovo evidentiary hearing before him substantively following the
procedures set out herein for hearings before the Student Judiciary; or (4) any
combination of the foregoing methods. A student defendant may appeal the
decision of the President in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Board of
Regents within a period of twenty days after the President’s decision and shall
cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision.
BOARD OF REGENTS’ 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 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, discussions, peaceful and
non-disruptive protest and dissent. The following statement relates
specifically to the problem described 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 serious problem has appeared on many
college and university campuses in the nation. Some students, faculty members,
and others have on occasion engaged in demonstrations, sit- ins, and other
activities that have clearly and deliberately interfered with the regular and
orderly operation of the institution concerned. Typically, these actions have
been the physical occupation of a building or campus area for a protracted
period of time or the use of display of verbal or written obscenities involving
indecent or disorderly conduct.
These actions have gone beyond all heretofore recognized
bounds of meetings for discussion, persuasion, or even protest, in that: (1)
acquiescence to demands of the demonstrators is the conditioning for dispersal,
and (2) the reasonable and written directions of institutional officials to
disperse have been ignored. Such activities thus have become clearly
recognizable as an action of force, operating outside all established channels
on the campus, including that in intellectual debate and persuasion which are
at the very heart of education.
The Board of Regents is deeply concerned by this problem.
Under the Constitution of the State of Georgia, under all applicable court
rulings, and in keeping with the tradition of higher education in the United
States, the Board is ultimately responsible for the orderly operation of the
several institutions of the University System and the preservation of academic
freedom in these institutions. The Board cannot and will not divest 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 education. The
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, comparable to the jury system or the electoral process.
For these reasons and in order to respond directly and
specifically to this 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, or attempts to obstruct or
disrupt 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 pursuits of teaching,
learning, and other campus activities.
The Board of Regents understands that this policy is
consistent with resolutions adopted by the American Association of University
Professors in April, 1968, and by the Executive Committee of the Association
for Higher Education in March, 1968, condemning actions taken to disrupt the
operations of institutions of higher education.
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS POLICY STATEMENT
In order to comply with the Drug Free Schools and
Communities Act Amendments of 1989, (Public Law 101-226) signed by President
George Bush on December 12, 1989, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College hereby
prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by
students and employees on the properties of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College and will impose sanctions on students and employees which are
consistent with local, state, and federal law. (See Student Handbook,
and the Policy Manual.)
Abraham Baldwin is committed to the philosophy that in a
total educational process the student activity program should supplement the
academic program and that such a program should be student oriented. Faculty
and staff members act as advisors but students plan and implement the programs.
The College provides a variety of extra-curricular activities that not only
supplement the academic program but also provide training and leadership
opportunities as well as entertainment. In order to keep the student activity
program one of the best in the state, each student is personally encouraged to
take part in one or more of the programs offered. The Student Handbook
contains more detailed information about the student activity program.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
SENATE—The Senate is
made up of student-elected representatives from on and off-campus, two
representatives from the Inter-Activity Council, residence hall presidents,
freshman and sophomore class officers, and officers of the Student Government
Association. The body meets one night each week to plan and discuss activities
and other matters which concern the student body. This group tries to maintain
and strengthen the bonds among students, faculty, and administration,
recognizing that a characteristic of an educated person is the ability to
cooperate with colleagues. The Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs is
the administrative advisor for the Senate and faculty advisors are selected by
the Senate.
INTER-ACTIVITY
COUNCIL—The Inter-Activity Council is made up of one representative from
each of the chartered clubs. The purpose of this council is to coordinate
activities among the clubs and to bring about quicker, more effective action
concerning these organizations. The Director of Student Life shall serve as the
administrative advisor for the Inter-Activity Council and a faculty advisor may
be selected by the council.
Listed below are the clubs and activities on campus that
are dependent upon student participation for their existence: ABAC Cattlemen’s
Association; AET Club (Agricultural Equipment Technology); Alpha Beta Gamma;
Baptist Student Union; Campus-Wide Bible Study; Criminal Justice Majors; Family
and Consumer Sciences; Forestry Wildlife Club; Future Farmers of America;
Georgia Association of Nursing Students; Horticulture Club; International Club;
MASDA (Minority Academic Social Development Association); Mu Alpha Theta; Music
Educators National Conference (MENC); Pre-Vet Club; Phi Theta Kappa; Radio
Club; Rodeo Club; Science Club; Student Georgia Association of Educators
(SGAE). A more complete description of each club can be found in the Student
Handbook.
Student communications media on the Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College campus include the following:
STALLION—The campus
newspaper is published biweekly to provide news and features focused on campus
events as well as present opinion and comment. For several years, the newspaper
has earned national recognition and has been named Georgia’s top two- year
college paper.
PEGASUS—This annual
literary magazine provides a means for creative expression among students,
faculty, and alumni. The magazine features poetry, essays, fiction, articles,
art, and photography.
HAPPENING—A calendar of
events which lists regularly scheduled activities, special events, and club
meetings is published each semester by the Student Life Office.
WPLH-FM—The College
radio station, located at 103.1 on the FM dial, has studios located in the J.
Lamar Branch Student Center.
Through a program of intramural sports including
basketball, softball, touch football, and volleyball, the Department of Health,
Physical Education and Recreation and the Student Activity Program offer to
every student the opportunity to engage in sports and recreational activities.
Participation is entirely voluntary; however, varsity athletes are not allowed
to play intramural in the sport in which they participate. The desire for fun,
exercise, social contact, and friendly competition in a wholesome, satisfying
atmosphere furnishes the stimulation for the activities and tournaments
offered.
Intercollegiate athletics, both male and female, are an
integral part of both the Department of Health, Physical Education and
Recreation and the student activities program. The College participates in
seven intercollegiate sports - men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s
and women’s tennis, women’s softball, and rodeo. Each full-time student is
invited and strongly encouraged to try out for collegiate athletic teams.
The College is a member in good standing of Region 17 of
the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association and the National Junior College
Athletic Association. The “Golden Stallions” and “Fillies” are always strong
competitors against the best two-year college competition available, and
successful academic endeavors are stressed to athletes. All home athletic
contests are free to full-time students.
Supporting the athletics program and college recruitment
through the Student Activities Program are the Golddusters and Cheerleaders. A
full-time student is eligible to try out for these groups.
Musical groups on the Abraham Baldwin College campus are
open to all students and include the following groups: Jazz Ensemble, Concert
Band, Concert Choir and Jazz Choir. These groups perform at various high
schools, civic group events and community festivals.
The Art Students League sponsors student art exhibits,
craft shows, demonstrations, field trips to art museums, and lectures. As part
of their learning experience, league students provide drawings and graphics for
campus and community publications.
The Baldwin Players, consisting of students from throughout
the college who are interested in theater, stage two major productions each
year, present one-act plays and other small-scale productions, and encourage
attendance at other theatre performances.