Student Life

2011-2012

As a Christian liberal arts institution, Georgetown College seeks to develop the whole person both inside and outside of the classroom. The Office of Student Life strives to nurture a healthy living-learning environment. The mission of the Student Life program is to provide high quality, student-centered services designed to complement each student’s academic experience. Each student’s individual gifts are to be nurtured by engagement in educational, spiritual, recreational, social, and leadership experiences in an effort to prepare them for service and a fulfilled life. The Office of Student Life aspires to provide an environment that challenges students to reach their fullest potential, affirm the self-worth of each individual, and awaken in students an awareness of their uniqueness.

In this regard, students are encouraged to become involved in the numerous activities and organizations available at Georgetown College. This involvement allows students to meet people of different backgrounds, lifestyles, and interests, thereby creating a diverse community which allows both individual and collective growth. An integral part of the college experience is the development of a sense of responsibility and self-discipline within each student. Every attempt is made to provide students with independence and the opportunity to make their own decisions. However, students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates courtesy and respect for others.

Contacts

Opportunities for Involvement

Some of the most popular opportunities for involvement include:

Religious Life

The Office of Religious Life at Georgetown College seeks to foster faithful Christian discernment and action on every level of our campus community. This Office is led by the Director of Religious Life with assistance from the Executive Director of the Marshall Center and the Campus Minister.

The Religious Life staff is responsible for equipping and empowering students, staff, and faculty to grow in their journey of faith. Part of this responsibility includes such things as pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, and ministerial mentoring. Another part includes leadership in worship. As such, the Religious Life Staff recruits, trains, and leads a team of students called the Chapel Team. This Team brainstorms, plans, and leads our campus worship services held regularly on Tuesday mornings in John L. Hill Chapel. The Office of Religious Life seeks to establish and nurture a network of relationships which includes the Baptist Campus Ministry, the Catholic Student Association, guest religious organizations, local church ministries to students, and other faith and denominational institutions. In addition, many of the housing units and other student organizations elect chaplains and sponsor regular devotions and service projects. Retreats, programs, and conferences (on and off campus) are scheduled throughout the year. All students are encouraged to spend part of a school break (fall, spring, or summer) sometime during their college years engaged in student missions.

The Religious Life staff also works with members of the faculty to assist in the Christian Leadership Scholars Program and the Ministerial Student Formation Program. In partnership with the Lilly Endowment, the College has opened the W. Peyton Thurman Meetinghouse at Georgetown College: A Place for the Theological Exploration of Vocation. Named for 1938 alumnus W. Peyton Thurman, the Meetinghouse is located on College Street across from the Cralle Student Center. It houses the offices of the Center for Calling and Career, as well as a conference room, lounge, kitchen, and library. The Meetinghouse sponsors retreats, promotes travel, and hosts receptions, banquets, lectures, and certain performances designed to assist faculty, staff, and students in discerning vocation.

Student Government Association

SGA is the student government association and serves as the “voice” of Georgetown students. The two branches (House of Representatives—one person from each Residence Hall and one commuter; Senate—students serving on Faculty Committees and the Board of Trustees) address student issues and student concerns and administer programs of educational forum. All students are eligible to be elected to and serve in this organization.

Harper Gatton Leadership Medallion Program

The program serves as a leadership development program for all students who want to explore issues of leadership and develop themselves further as leaders. The program is divided into four phases and focuses on five components; Leadership Theory, Personal Development, Organizational Development, Community Service, and Campus Involvement. The four phases allow students to learn the skills and traits of being a good leader as well as give them a competitive edge when entering the job market. Upon completion of the program, students receive the Harper Gatton Leadership Medallion at graduation.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Georgetown College is a member of the Mid-South Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). As a member, the College sponsors sixteen sports, dance team, and cheerleading. Women’s varsity sports opportunities include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. Men’s varsity teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and track. The college also offers junior varsity teams for women’s volleyball and soccer, as well as men’s basketball, baseball, football, golf, and soccer.

Intramurals and Recreation

Any student is eligible to compete in a number of recreational opportunities. There are over 15 sports offered through competitive recreation including softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, tennis, ping-pong, and billiards. Recreational opportunities include aerobics, open-gym, weight lifting, disc golf (on the College’s 18-hole course), and the Challenge Course. Our George H.W. Bush Center for Fitness is available for use by all students. The Center houses a gymnasium, fitness room, lounge, billiards, pingpong, and foosball tables.

New Student Orientation

Georgetown College prides itself on a comprehensive fall orientation program that involves all new students four days prior to the start of the fall semester. The small group format facilitated by faculty and student leaders allows for an intimate approach to the orientation to Georgetown College life. Emphasis is placed on getting to know one another, academic advising, discussion of social issues, and an introduction to the College’s resources.

Service Opportunities or Community Service

The college offers a unique opportunity that allows students to engage in meaningful community service while incorporating the educational components of the classroom experience, personal interests and career goals. Some community organizations students work with include; Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Quest Farm, Shriners Hospital, and the Ed Davis Learning Center.

Social Organizations

The college offers a unique opportunity that allows students to engage in meaningful community service while incorporating the educational components of the classroom experience, personal interests and career goals. Some community organizations students work with include; Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Quest Farm, Shriners Hospital, and the Ed Davis Learning Center.

Student Publications

The college offers a number of opportunities to become involved with the print media. The Georgetonian is the school newspaper published weekly. Also, the college publishes a campus literary magazine, Inscape, that invites student work in the areas of poetry and short stories. The college’s national literary magazine, Georgetown Review, is produced with help from student editors. The student radio station invites interested students to develop and implement radio programming.

Fine Arts

Students, regardless of major, may participate in music (Chapel Brass, Chorale, Concert Band, Lyric Theatre, Pep Band, Concert Choir, and Woodwind Quintet), speech and drama (Forensics; Maskrafters, producing at least two plays annually), and art (Kappa Pi).

Student Activities

The Georgetown Activities Council (GAC) and the Office of Student Life sponsor a variety of campus-wide programming throughout each semester. These night and weekend programs include cultural activities, wellknown speakers, off campus trips, and other large scale social events. All students are encouraged to participate.

Georgetown College Commuter Association

This organization brings together students who live off-campus. The Association attempts to address concerns of commuter students and provides social opportunities for its members.

Clubs and Special Interest Organizations

Virtually all academic departments have clubs providing a variety of opportunities for leadership, programming, and affiliation with professional organizations related to a specific discipline. Also, the College sponsors a number of special interest groups, including but not limited to the following: The Ambassadors of Diversity, College Democrats, College Republicans, Dance Team, Association of Computing Machinery, United Nations of Georgetown College, Lambert Law Society, Mathematical Association of America, Habitat for Humanity, Student Abolitionist Movement, and Assembly of Students Interested in Asia.

Academic and Honor Organizations

A complete listing of over 50 different organizations, activities, and extracurricular opportunities is published annually at the link above.

Student Services

Campus Mail Services

Stamps and envelopes are sold and packages may be mailed from Campus Mail. Insured mail and certified, certified return receipt, delivery confirmation, overnight mail, and ground service are provided. Students may use their G-Card to pay for any of the services offered by Campus Mail including the purchase of U.S. postage stamps. Visit the Campus Mail website for details of services offered.

Dining Services

Today our students are busier than ever before. We know the hectic and often stressful schedules our students are faced with each day – racing to and from class or en route to a meeting or workout. In order to meet the needs of our busy students, Georgetown College Dining Services offer a variety of dining locations and options.

Campus Dining Room (Caf)

The Caf located on the Main level of the Cralle Student Center provides many dining options. The Caf offers six distinct dining styles including a deli, grill and pizza station, traditional entrees, and our International and Italian bars. The Caf also offers a spectacular salad bar and many great fresh baked desserts. The Caf is the primary dining area on campus. In addition to the use of a campus meal plan, meals may be purchased by cash, G-card, or Tiger Dollars. The campus dining room is open for up to 19 meals per week.

The WOW Grille

The WOW Grille is located on the lower level of the Cralle Student Center and provides the students a change of pace from eating in the Caf. The WOW Grille offers a variety of made-to-order contemporary fast service meals. From hand-breaded chicken tenders to a good old-fashioned cheeseburger, you can find it in the WOW Grille. The WOW Grille accepts cash, as well as G-Card, Tiger Dollars, and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard). The Grille also offers a cash equivalency option. If a student missed eating lunch or dinner in the cafeteria, the student is given a $5.00 credit toward a meal in the WOW Grille. Please see dining services for more specific information regarding the use of cash equivalency.

Mulberry Café

The Mulberry Café is located on the main level of the Anna Ashcraft Ensor Learning Resource Center. The Mulberry Café proudly brews Starbucks coffee in addition to a variety of salads, sandwiches, and daily luncheon specials. The Mulberry Café accepts cash, credit cards, G-card, and Tiger Dollars. The Mulberry Café also offers cash equivalency from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

C-Store

The C-Store is located on the lower level of the Cralle Student Center. The C-Store stocks snacks, soft drinks, health and beauty products, and numerous other goods, services, and items of personal need. Items may be purchased with cash, check, credit card, or G-card. In addition, Tiger Dollars may be used by presenting your G-Card. The C-Store is open Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours are subject to change.

Laundry Areas

Laundry areas are located in every Resident Hall on Campus including East Campus. This equipment is coin-operated plus G-Card accessible in all residence halls with occupancy capacity of 45 or more. Any questions concerning this equipment or area should be directed to the Auxiliary Services Coordinator, Paula Faught, at 502-863-8351.

Publication/Duplication Center (Pub/Dup)

Pub/Dup is located on the bottom floor of the Cralle Student Center just down the hallway from Campus Mail. Pub/Dup offers color and black and white copy services, laminating, binding, and a full range of mail center services including envelope printing. In addition, this center is responsible for oversight of the satellite copiers located in various student-accessible areas around campus. G-Card is accepted at the majority of satellite copiers with coin operation on copiers inside the LRC and the Cralle Student Center. Also, Pub/Dup has oversight responsibilities for the “Equitrac” management system installed throughout campus. Students may print to any device on campus with the Equitrac . Paper waste reduction has been accomplished through the installation of this print management system. Any questions concerning these services may be directed either to the Dustin Brown, Manager of Publication/Duplication Center, at 502-863-8137 or Kay Blevins, Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services, at 502-863-8139.

Spirit Shop

This retail shop is located at Toyota Stadium. Hours vary depending on scheduled athletic events. For information concerning shop hours and inventory please contact Dustin Brown, manager, at (502)863-8137.

The Store

Located on the ground floor of the Cralle Student Center serves the entire College community. In addition to providing textbooks and course materials, The Store stocks general reading books, spirit-related items, clothing and office supplies. Students now have the option of visiting The Store’s website to review textbook requirements
prior to visiting The Store to purchase their textbooks. Items may be purchased
with cash, check, Visa/MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or G-card.
Normal hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10
p.m. to 2 p.m. The Store is open additional hours to accommodate special event
participants. For more information concerning The Store, please contact 502-863-8134.

The store offers return options for merchandise and textbooks. Please refer to The Store’s website for the complete return policy.

The Store sponsors SENIOR CELEBRATION DAY offering graduating seniors an opportunity to complete their graduation needs, including receiving their cap, tassel and gown, prior to Spring Break. Senior Celebration Day is next scheduled for March 7, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room. Graduation Announcements, Rings, and Diploma Frames may be special ordered at this time.

Vending (Drink & Snack Machines)

G-Card and coin operated drink machines are located inside the common areas of all resident halls plus various high traffic areas of campus.

Campus Safety Office

The Campus Safety Department provides a safe environment for Georgetown College community members. Georgetown College Campus Safety is staffed with personnel prepared to assist students and staff 24 hours a day. Campus Safety is located in the Cralle Student Center across the foyer from the cafeteria.

Career Development Services

The Graves Center for Calling and Career, or Career Services, is located in The Meetinghouse on College Street. The mission of the Graves Center for Calling and Career is to help students bridge their liberal arts education with their career journey. We accomplish this by offering a comprehensive range of services, including individual career counseling and group workshops. Our career services office assists students in understanding their skills, interests, and values while connecting this knowledge with various career options through quality services, assessments, links to employers, and hands-on experience. Additionally, since a successful job search will require a commitment to careful planning, preparation, and participation, we help to prepare students for success in their career goals by providing resources such as library materials and connections to employers through on-campus recruiting. We offer guidance and information on resumes and job search correspondence, graduate/professional school, and experiential education with internships, part-time jobs and full-time employment through a web-based career management system called “Tiger Net.” Our Internship Program is personalized and meets the needs of students in every major, focusing on careers and allowing them to gain experience that will be advantageous in whatever they choose to do.

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center offers services to students – Counseling Services, Disability Services, Health Services, and Wellness programming. The SWC is located at 407 Hollyhock Lane directly behind Flowers Hall. Please see the Student Wellness Center for more information and helpful links.

Counseling Services

Any student, staff, or faculty member of Georgetown College may receive confidential counseling through this service. Services are covered at no charge. Services include individual and group counseling. Testing and assessment services can be offered when available. In addition, staff members are available to speak on mental health topics to halls, classes, or campus organizations. To schedule an appointment, call (502) 863-7074. The Counseling Center is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you do not speak with a counselor in person, please leave a message, and a staff member will return your call. Let the counselor know how to contact you and if it is okay to leave a voice mail message. People see counselors for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loneliness, stress management, an eating disorder, or relationship issues. People also see counselors because they “just don’t feel right” or because they are ready for personal growth and insight.

Disability Services

Counseling Services also provides services to students with learning disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, and many other disabilities. Students should mail or bring copies of reports listing their diagnoses and recommendations to the Counseling Services. Counseling staff will act as a liaison with the student and his or her professor, writing a letter to the professors, listing recommendations and accommodations the student may need. It is important for these students to return to Counseling Services at the beginning of each semester with a list of classes for that semester so that new letters can be mailed, informing professors of their needs.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services are available for students’ medical needs and are provided by a Certified Physician Assistant. The clinic is open during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the last scheduled appointment at 3:30 p.m. You may call 502-863-8201 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in appointments are accepted, as necessary and when time permits. The on site clinic provides a wide variety of services including evaluation and treatment of illness and injuries, allergy injections, immunizations, women’s gynecological exams, routine and athletic examinations, and patient education. Students who require x-rays, lab testing, or emergency room visits will be sent to a hospital for these services which are provided on an outpatient basis. Tuition covers student visits to the clinic. However, the student will be responsible for any charges for services provided outside of the clinic. Private insurance may be billed whenever applicable. Students are often covered by their parents’ insurance, or they may purchase student health insurance. Insurance brochures are located in the Student Wellness Center and in the Cralle Student Center. Currently, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield provides affordable health coverage for students with a variety of plans and options available. Visit www.bcbscollege.com for more information. After clinic hours, on weekends, and holidays, students are advised to seek treatment from a local physician or a hospital. A partial listing of the local physicians, dentists, and hospitals are located on the Student Wellness center website and can be accessed at. If a medical emergency occurs on campus, either the student or bystanders are to notify Campus Safety at extension 8111 or call 911 as necessary. When emergency services are utilized, students will cover the costs independently or through their private insurance.

G-Card

This all purpose card serves as the sole means of student identification, library access, dining hall access, vending and copy services access; it is accepted in The Store, The Mulberry Café, and C-Store for purchases, as well. Some off-campus merchants accept the card for payment. For more information on off-campus merchants, visit the G-Card Website.

Campus Traditions

New Student Investiture Ceremony.

Each year new students participate in an inauguration ceremony which highlights the traditions and ideals of Georgetown College during the New Student Orientation Program.

President’s Reception

An annual reception is held during New Student Orientation at the home of the College President. Invited by the President, new students are welcome to meet faculty, administrators, and other students.

Opening Convocation

Held in John L. Hill Chapel at the beginning of the fall semester, Opening Convocation is a campus-wide assembly intended to create a sense of academic community and an understanding of our common purpose. All members of the faculty and administration are present in their full academic regalia for this official opening of the academic year.

Family Weekend

Each year, during the fall, one weekend is set aside for parents, grandparents, siblings, and other family members to visit campus as guests of the College, meet faculty and staff members, and participate in a program planned especially for them.

Greek Week/Greek Life Recognition Program

All students in the Greek Fraternities and Sororities gather together for a week of events to show their pride. The weekly activities include entertainment, community service, and

Greek games

The festivities conclude with a program to recognize the best chapters and highlight individual achievements.

Homecoming

This annual event draws alumni back to the Georgetown campus and is highlighted by campus-wide entertainment, Songfest, and afternoon football game. A Homecoming Queen and King, elected by the student body, are crowned during special football halftime festivities.

Hanging of the Green/Lighting of the Circle

This annual ceremony marks the beginning of the Christmas season at Georgetown College. Beginning in John L. Hill Chapel with a worship service, the event concludes outdoors with the lighting of Giddings Circle accompanied by the singing of traditional carols.

Founders Day

Held in Hill Chapel at the beginning of the spring semester, this service honors the traditions of Georgetown College by announcing Hall of Fame inductees and recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award.

Chapel/Bid Day

The sorority/fraternity recruitment process culminates with Chapel Day. Women receive membership bids inside Hill Chapel and enthusiastically exit to join their waiting sisterhood. A similar tradition exists for men; new members receive their bids and exit Cooke Memorial Building where they are greeted by their new fraternity brothers.

Grubfest

In mid-September on a Friday, you will find students congregating in the Quad. When the event is over, you will find students full of smiles, mud, and chocolate.

Belle of the Blue Scholarship Pageant

This is an annual scholarship pageant, sponsored and produced by the Georgetown Activities Council, where women representing the various housing units on campus compete for the title of Belle of the Blue and scholarships.

GLADD Week

Georgetonians Leading Against Destructive Decisions Week is held before spring break. The programs are designed to inform students about the effects of alcohol and ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. Events are both social and educational in nature.

Campus Housing and Residence Life

Each residence hall is supervised by a Resident Director and Resident Advisors who are familiar with all areas of the campus and who are willing to assist the students. All students, except those who qualify for a housing waiver, are required to live on campus. Requests for off-campus room and board waivers should be made through the Student Life Office by completing the waiver form. Every effort is made to accommodate special housing requests (private rooms, roommate preferences, etc.); however, students are cautioned that such requests are granted only as space permits and on a first-come basis. Early submission of housing applications is suggested for those with particular housing preferences.

Participation as a residential unit in such activities as intramural sports, social events, and other opportunities for involvement is encouraged. Georgetown College believes residence halls provide a valuable living-learning environment. Consequently, a variety of educational programs are offered throughout the academic year in each building. These programs are designed to enhance the residential experience and address a broad array of contemporary issues and co-curricular topics. Most student rooms are designed to accommodate two students, although one-, three- and four-person rooms are available in some residence halls. Each is equipped with desks, dressers, single beds (bunkbeds are also available), and closets.

All residence hall rooms include technology access ports to allow full access to campus network services, internet, cable television, and voice mail. South campus residence halls, Anderson Hall, and East Campus apartments are air-conditioned.

There are five distinct types of residence options at Georgetown College:

Flowers, Pierce, Allen, Collier Halls

Two of these residence halls bear the names of Georgetown graduates, S.H. Flowers, class of 1923, and Wright Allen, class of 1905. Pierce Hall was named for the parents of four graduates, Vinson, Conway, Stanton, and Dorothy Pierce. Collier Hall honors Mrs. Lula J. Collier, a housemother for many years. The four residence halls were built in the mid 1960s and house 86 students per unit. They are designed to enhance the sense of community among the residents. In each unit, a strong tradition has developed. Recreation rooms, kitchenettes, spacious lobbies, storage areas, study rooms, and laundry facilities are contained within the residence halls.

Herbert Anderson and Mary Francis Knight Halls

Anderson Hall is named for the father of Herbert Anderson, Jr., class of 1922. Knight Hall is named for the wife of Lucian B. Knight. Both halls provide housing for approximately 168 – 250 students. Recreation rooms and laundry facilities are available. The majority of first year students live in either Anderson or Knight Hall.

Fraternity and Sorority Housing

Four national fraternities, one local association, and four national sororities use houses built in the early 1970s. These residence halls along with four 86-student halls comprise the Robert L. Mills Residence Park and are situated around “the quad.”

Rucker Village

Made up of newly constructed townhouses set to open in the fall of 2011 on South Campus. There will be 14 townhouses that house six students each for a total of 84 beds. Two of the townhouses will be handicap accessible, and there will be a community building open to all residents. Each townhouse will be two floors with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living space, and a kitchen area. These townhouses are reserved for students who have already completed one full year of college, and assignments are made based on GPA and disciplinary history. A meal plan is required for all residents; housing and damage deposits are required. For those who reserve townhouse rooms, a $200 prepayment is necessary to hold the room. This prepayment will appear on the subsequent semester’s bill/statement as a credit to the account. Students living in Rucker Village are expected to abide by the same residential policies as those on main campus.

Apartment Living

A total of 32 four-person apartments are located on the east end of campus, adjacent to the Athletic Complex. These units are reserved for seniors and some juniors; assignments are based on grade point average, classification, and discipline history. All units contain four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and kitchen and living areas. A meal plan is required for all residents; housing and damage deposits are required. For those who reserve apartment rooms a $200 prepayment is necessary to hold the room. This prepayment will appear on the subsequent semesters bill/statement as a credit to the account. There are also four townhouses. Townhouses consist of three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. The college reserves the right to use townhouses as needed regardless of GPA. and classification.

Behavioral Expectations

Admission to Georgetown College is a privilege. The College seeks to provide a campus environment which will contribute to the growth of students as individuals, encouraging conduct which at all times reflects responsible membership in a Christian community. To promote this atmosphere, Georgetown College, as a private institution, reserves the right to establish certain rules and regulations. These specific regulations are published annually in the Student Handbook. Students are required to be familiar with the policies explained in the Handbook and with the spirit of the institution as identified by the policies found in both the Handbook and in this Catalog. All students enrolled at Georgetown College are expected to support the policies of college community living.

Student Conduct

Students accused of a violation of College policies and procedures are subject to disciplinary action that may include an administrative hearing or review by a member of the Student Life staff. These processes are specifically outlined in the Student Handbook.

Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs

Georgetown College follows a policy of total abstinence from alcoholic beverages within the College community. The storage of, possession of, consumption of, or being in the presence of alcoholic beverages on Georgetown College property is strictly prohibited. Likewise, the violation of any College policy, rule, or regulation after consumption or while under the influence of alcoholic beverages is not tolerated. Violation of this policy may result in suspension from the College and possible prosecution by civil authority. Federal, state, and local laws prohibit the use of illegal drugs. The non-medical use of these compounds is contrary to the aims and purposes of our educational community and detrimental to its individual members. Georgetown College, therefore, prohibits their use. The storage, possession, or use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, may result in immediate suspension of those involved and may result in prosecution by civil authorities.

Smoking

Georgetown College prohibits smoking in all indoor areas including residence hall rooms. Furthermore, the use of all tobacco products are prohibited in the library, chapel, gymnasium, cafeteria, grille, and classrooms.

Civil Law and the College

The College cannot protect students from judicial processes involving violations of federal, state, and local civil law. Incidents involving bank check irregularities, larceny (furniture, items from bookstore, etc.), and other like offenses will be dealt with by civil authorities. This could involve possible arrest, trial, conviction, and penalties.

Motor Vehicles

Students who wish to park on campus must register their vehicle with Campus Safety and obtain a current parking decal. Specific parking policies for Georgetown College are available at Campus Safety, on the college web page, and in the Student Handbook. The college is not responsible for any damage or loss that may occur to a student’s vehicle or contents.

Dress

Appropriate dress is defined more by occasion and place than in other ways. Students are expected to exercise mature judgment with regard to dress at more formal occasions. Health laws require that shoes be worn in all dining areas.

Events

Approval for organizational social events may be received from the Student Life Office. Off-campus activities by service, club, or social organizations are beyond the scope of control by the College. The listing of the function on the College calendar or any other College involvement with the club or organization or event shall not be construed in any way to cause the event to be a College event or an event over which the College, its agents, servants, or employees can supervise or control.

Room Inspections and Searches

The College reserves the right to enter any room, at any time, for the purpose of maintenance, health, safety, inspection, or other official business. The College also reserves the right to enter and conduct a search of any room if a violation of College regulations is suspected. All students are bound by the inspection and search procedures of the College as they now exist or may be amended.

Damage Deposit

A student who accepts College housing agrees in effect to a contract, and is responsible for maintaining the room in acceptable condition. Each student will be initially charged a $100 ($200 for apartment) deposit by the Business Office. Charges for damage to the room and residence hall (which are not the result of normal wear) will be deducted from the deposit. Deposit refunds will be sent by check to those students who officially withdraw from school, graduate, or do not return for the next semester and who have properly checked out of their room.

Personal Property

Reasonable efforts are made to protect personal property of Georgetown College students. Students are asked not to leave valuables in their residence hall rooms during vacations. Students are responsible for their personal belongings and books in the College cafeteria. Georgetown College is not responsible for the loss of or damage to students’ personal property. Georgetown College recommends a review of personal homeowner’s insurance policies for coverage of students living in the College residence halls.