SMC
Student
Handbook
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LOCATION
Southern Missionary College is located near
Chattanooga, Tennessee, and two and a half miles
from Ooltewah, just off Lee Highway, U.S. 11.
and Interstate 75. If you arrive in Chattanooga or
Ooltewah and need taxi service, call the Dean of
Student's office — 396-4232.
"SMC" Second Quarter, 1974
Volume XXIV
No.
Published quarterly by Southern Missionary College,
Collegedale, Tennessee, Entered as second class matter
February 12, 1951, at Collegedale, Tennessee, under
act of Congress, August 24, 1912.
SMC
Student Handbook
1974-75
July, 1974
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preface 2
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Student Employment Service 3
Academic Policies 4
Residence Policies 5
Religious Activities 9
College Convocations 10
Social Standards 12
Dress and Grooming Standards 13
Motion Picture Policy 16
Music Standards 16
Swimming Pool Regulations 16
Organized Sports 16
Student Activities 17
Campus Facilities 19
Services 19
Selective Service 21
Financial Aid 22
Student Center 22
Placement Service 22
Student Vehicle Code 22
Citizenship Standards and Policies 25
Whom to Consult 31
Index 34
PREFACE
This handbook is prepared to provide a con-
venient reference to the principles and major
policies which characterize campus life at South-
ern Missionary College. One of the main reasons
for its distribution is to assist prospective students
in selecting a college which provides the type of
social and religious atmosphere in which they wish
to pursue a higher education. Since the college
seeks only those students who desire a campus
experience as outlined herein, when applying to
SMC, each student signs a pledge of full coopera-
tion with the policies and regulations governing
Southern Missionary College. A majority of these
policies and regulations are given in this hand-
book. However, more specific and complete infor-
mation concerning academic policies is given in
the College Catalog and regulations of a more
specialized nature are issued by such service areas
as the residence halls, student health service, cafe-
teria and library. Students who do not respect this
pledge will be subject to discipline to the extent
considered necessary to maintain the unique and
distinctive character of the college.
Southern Missionary College is pleased to
make its services available to residents of nearby
communities and welcomes among its students
anyone from these communities who does not
interfere with the attainment of the college's
objectives and whose conduct while on campus or
participating in college -sponsored activities is in
accord with the policies and regulations of the
college.
Southern Missionary College policies and regu-
lations remain in force at all times and, where
applicable, are binding on resident students, non-
resident students and guests of campus residents.
ARRIVAL
Before a student takes up residence on the
campus, either at the beginning of a school semes-
ter or for work prior to attending classes, he must
have a letter of acceptance from the Admissions
Committee.
Before a housing or room reservation may be
made, $50 of the advance payment as a deposit
must be paid. Tentative reservations may be made
without a deposit before July 15; however, the
deposit must be paid by that date in order to hold
the reservation. After July 15, requests for reser-
vations must be accompanied by the $50 deposit.
On arrival at the campus the student should;
1 . Present his official letter of acceptance
at the college cashier's office and make ar-
rangements for cafeteria privileges, advance
payment (if not paid in advance of arrival)
and safekeeping of personal funds.
2. Report to the residence hall (men at Talge
Hall) — (women at Thatcher Hall) for room
assignments.
3. Consult with the student finance director
regarding a work program and/ or other
financial assistance which may be necessary.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Students who accept employment assignments
on campus are expected to meet all work appoint-
ments with punctuality, up to and through exam
week.
Students may not be employed off campus at
any job where any part of their work involves the
serving of alcoholic beverages.
Residence hall students may not secure off-
campus employment without permission of the
Dean of Students.
Preference is given to residence hall students
for employment by the college or college operated
industries.
Excuses for class absences resulting from un-
scheduled or emergency work appointments are
available only by previous arrangements with the
Academic Dean.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Class Attendance
The student is responsible for punctual and
regular attendance at all classes and laboratories
for which he is registered. Missing instruction for
any reason may jeopardize one's class standing
and course grade. Emergency situations other
than personal illness affecting class attendance
(See Health Service, p. 20 for absence due to per-
sonal illness) should be reported to the Academic
Dean's office.
Academic Standards
Satisfactory scholarship is the chief criterion
of success in college. The quality of academic
work is designated by a system of grades and by
grade-point averages.
Withdrawal
A student who contemplates withdrawing from
college is encouraged to obtain counsel from one
or more of the following individuals:
Residence Hall Dean Faculty Counselor
Registrar Chaplain
Dean of Students Guidance and
Academic Dean Counseling Office
If, after obtaining counsel, it still seems advis-
able to withdraw, the following procedure should
be carried out:
1 . Secure and complete a drop voucher at the
Registrar's Office.
2. Obtain signatures as designated on the
voucher.
3. Check out with the residence hall dean
within 24 hours after steps one and two
have been completed.
Until the above steps have been completed,
students who have discontinued participation in
classroom activities will continue to be charged
for tuition and room rent.
RESIDENCE POLICIES
Off-Campus Residence
The college provides residence hall housing for
single students and a limited number of apart-
ments for married students. Information con-
cerning the availability of both school-owned and
private apartments may be found in the College
Manager's Office.
Single students who have not completed a bac-
calaureate degree and who do not live with par-
ents, close relatives or legal guardians in the vicin-
ity, live in the residence halls. In order to live else-
where they must present written request to the
Dean of Students. Such requests will be considered
if the student is not on Citizenship Probation,
demonstrates definite financial need which off-
campus living will correct, or other extenuating
circumstances making non-dormitory residence
necessary.
Requests to live outside the residence halls are
granted for a single semester only. If the student
wishes to continue his off-campus residence for an
ensuing semester, he must reapply to the Dean of
Students. No change in such off-campus residence
is to be made without permission of the Dean of
Students.
Off-campus residence policies apply to all
prospective students and to all college enrollees
regardless of their class load.
Residence Hall Privacy
The college residence halls are private homes
for their occupants. Community students and
others may visit in the residence halls during
residence hall hours (see p. 8) in accord with the
normal proprieties for visiting a private home.
Personal Equipment for Dormitory Rooms
The college residence hall homes are equipped
with twin beds, desk space, chairs, drawer space,
and window drapes. Residence hall students should
provide their own:
Sheets Bedspread
Pillow Towels and washcloths
Pillow cases Wastebasket
Blankets
Room Care and Inspection
Students are expected to keep their rooms
clean and orderly. The College reserves the right
for the residence dean or his representative to
enter and inspect a student's room at any time.
Pictures and other objects placed on the walls
must be supported in a manner which will not mar
the wall surface.
The $50 room deposit will be refunded when
a student checks out of the residence hall after the
first 30 days of residency provided all dormitory
obligations have been satisfactorily cared for and
the floor, walls, woodwork, and furniture of the
room are clean and undamaged. Redecorating is
to be done by the College.
Responsibilities of Residence Hall Students
Residence hall students are held responsible
for all activities which take place in the room
assigned to them.
The College is not responsible for personal
property stored in the residence hall, for loss of
money or other valuables on the part of students,
nor for any damage suffered by motor vehicles on
College property. To insure safety, students should
deposit all but small amounts of money in a stu-
dent drawing account at the Business Office or in
a bank. Adequate comprehensive insurance cov-
erage for bicycles and motor vehicles should be
maintained.
Change of Room Assignment
Any change in residence hall rooms must be
approved in advance by the residence hall dean.
Pets
Pets are not permitted in the residence halls.
Baby Sitting
Baby sitting in the residence halls is not
permitted.
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Firearms and Fireworks
Firearms or pellet guns are not allowed on the
campus.
Possession of or exploding fireworks or com-
bustible chemicals in the residence halls or on the
campus is expressly prohibited.
Violators of these regulations will be fined and
will be subject to suspension or dismissal.
Residence Hall Disturbance
Respect for the rights of others and elementary
courtesy as expressed in the golden rule demand
that those living in residence halls make no dis-
turbance which would prevent others from getting
the most out of the time available for study and
sleep. Sound equipment should be operated at a
volume level which does not annoy one's room-
mate or others in the residence hall.
It is expected, in addition, that radio programs
and recordings reproduced in the residence halls
will conform with the music standards set forth on
page 16.
Television sets are not permitted in students'
rooms.
Safety Regulations
Candles, open-flame lamps, fire hazards of any
nature are not permitted in the residence halls.
Fire Protection Equipment
The misuse of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, or
other fire protection equipment will subject a stu-
dent to a $50 fine and/ or other discipline.
Appliances
Refrigerators of 4.5 cubic feet maximum size
are permitted in student rooms. With the excep-
tion of electric fans, other household appliances
are not permitted in student rooms.
Visiting in Residence Hall Rooms
Mixed groups are not permitted in private
residence hall rooms.
Signing Out
Residence hall students are expected to sign
out for off-campus activities.
Residence Hall Hours
Residence halls will be open according to the
following schedule:
Sunday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Sabbath 6:00 a.m. to 1 1 :00 p.m.
Young men may call at the women's residence
halls according to the following schedule:
Visiting hours (lounge only)
Sunday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to Sunset
Calling hours (the above plus)
Friday Sunset to Vespers
Sabbath 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Late Leaves
Saturday night leaves until 12:00 p.m. may be
arranged upon request.
Overnight Leaves
Residence hall students are expected to remain
in their residence halls between closing time and
6:00 a.m. if they have not arranged an overnight
leave with the residence hall dean.
Printed forms for overnight leave requests are
available in the residence hall offices. If the period
of proposed leave from the campus includes a
work or class appointment, suitable arrangements
must be made with the work superintendent or
Academic Dean respectively.
Women students wishing a campus leave to
visit a home other than their own or that of close
relatives, should present a letter of invitation from
the hostess and, if under 21 years of age, also
authorization from their parents or guardians.
Overnight leaves in the surrounding commu-
nity (Chattanooga - Collegedale - Cleveland) are
not permitted unless the students are accompanied
by parents. Overnight leaves are cancelled at any
time students are present on campus or in the
surrounding community (Chattanooga - College-
dale - Cleveland) during the time of the leave.
If under 21 years of age, freshmen students
with less than a 3.00 grade-point average on a
minimum of 12 graded semester hours and stu-
dents who are on scholastic probation are limited
to overnight leaves which involve a maximum of
eight (8) nights of absence from the campus per
semester, excluding vacations. Students on citi-
zenship probation are limited to overnight leaves
which involve a maximum of two (2) nights of
absence from the campus per calendar month ex-
cluding vacations.
In case of an emergency requiring a leave
which is not provided for by regular policy, par-
ents should contact the residence hall dean.
Weekend leaves terminate at 10:30 p.m. Sun-
day. If an emergency situation makes it impossible
to return to the residence hall by 10:30 p.m., stu-
dents have the responsibility of telephoning their
residence hall dean to request an extension of
time.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Southern Missionary College exists for the
purpose of promoting symmetrical growth, men-
tally, socially, physically and spiritually. For this
reason, it must have guiding principles for spiritual
as well as mental, social and physical activities.
The College recognizes that legislation cannot
create spirituality, for this results only from intelli-
gent individual choice. The chief function of the
College is to provide an educational environment
in harmony with Biblical teachings and standards.
One does not have to live in this environment or
help provide it unless he chooses to become a part
of Southern Missionary College. Since environ-
ment depends on the people who make up an
institution, legislation is necessary to insure the
character of this environment.
Southern Missionary College students are not
required to be members of the Seventh-day Ad-
ventist Church or any other religious organization,
but the College administration does insist that no
student detract from or weaken the spiritual char-
acter of the College or interfere with the benefit
which might be received by those who wish to take
full advantage of the College's spiritual emphasis.
Prayer Rooms
The intensive pace of College life makes it
particularly important for each student to take
time for daily prayer and meditation. This will be
done most frequently in the environment of the
student's own room, but on many occasions added
strength and comfort will be found in the use of
the prayer rooms provided in the residence halls
specifically for personal communion with God.
Sabbath Services
A distinctive practice of Seventh-day Adven-
tists is the observance of the seventh day of the
week as the Sabbath. Southern Missionary College
expects all students on the campus to respect the
sanctity of that day by attending the Friday eve-
ning and Sabbath morning services and refraining
from all ordinary recreation and labor.
Student Religious Activities
Since spiritual growth cannot be obtained with-
out exercise, students are urged to participate in
the activities provided by the College.
COLLEGE CONVOCATIONS
College Convocations comprise residence hall
worships each evening Sunday through Thursday,
Friday evening sunset meditations and vespers,
Sabbath evening meditations and chapel each
Tuesday and Thursday.
These convocations are an integral part of
student life on campus and students are expected
to be in regular attendance.
Chapels: Attendance at the two chapel convo-
cations each week is required of all students.
Students are allowed two unexcused absences each
semester. Students whose unexcused absences ex-
ceed the two allowed each semester will receive
disciplinary action as follows:
One excessive absence — Letter of Counsel
Two excessive absences — Letter of Advice
Three excessive absences — Letter of Warning
Additional excessive absences — Subject to
further discipline.
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Record of chapel attendance is kept in the
Dean of Students' Office.
Residence Hall Worships: All residence hall
students are required to attend the worship service
that is held in the residence halls each evening,
Sunday through Thursday each week, and the Fri-
day sunset worship held during a part of the
school year. The Friday evening vespers and Sab-
bath evening meditations which are held in the
church are counted for residence hall worships.
Students are allowed two unexcused absences from
these meetings each week. Students who accumu-
late excessive absences each semester will receive
disciplinary action as follows:
Three excessive absences — Letter of Counsel
Four excessive absences — Letter of Advice
Five excessive absences — Letter of Warning
Additional excessive absences — Subject to
further discipline.
Absences which are not satisfactorily cleared
with a residence hall dean will be recorded as
unexcused.
A student may receive a letter of advice for
excessive absences from general College assem-
blies (chapels) independently of a letter of advice
for excessive absences from the daily residence
hall convocations. However, only one letter of
warning will be issued to a student each semester.
Thus, if a student has a letter of warning for exces-
sive absences from either of the two types of con-
vocations and places himself liable for a letter of
warning for the other type of convocation, he will
be liable for further discipline rather than a second
letter of warning.
Residence hall students will be notified of the
record of their absences following each worship
period.
During the fall and spring weeks of Religious
Emphasis the evening programs are counted for
residence hall worship attendance and the morning
programs are counted for chapel attendance.
Residence hall students who anticipate con-
flicts between regular work appointments and the
worship schedule are responsible for having a
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written statement of explanation sent from their
employer to their residence hall dean. No excuse
will be given for worships missed because of work
unless advance arrangements have been made
with the residence dean.
Information concerning work appointments
which conflict with the chapel schedule should be
directed to the Dean of Students' Office.
SOCIAL STANDARDS
Southern Missionary College is committed to
a concept of positive social development and
encourages broadening of the College experience
by participation in a varied program of cultural
and recreational activity which will provide oppor-
tunity for wholesome association and the develop-
ment of satisfying friendships. A properly coor-
dinated program of formal learning, cultural de-
velopment and recreational activity, each of which
involves wholesome association with the opposite
sex, is considered essential preparation for fully
successful living.
Chaperonage
All off-campus group activities involving mixed
groups, not sponsored by a campus organization,
require chaperonage and clearance by the resi-
dence hall deans. It is the responsibility of the
students involved to make proper arrangements
for the activity which includes arrangements for
chaperonage.
Parents and faculty members may serve as
chaperones and on certain occasions the Dean of
Women may grant approval for chaperonage by
married students. It is considered wise that there
be one chaperone for every 15-20 students.
Social Restrictions — Freshman
Freshmen students under 21 years of age may
single date off camrus with parental consent or
approved chaperonage.
Because of the difficulty that many freshmen
students encounter in adjusting to college life and
in the management of their time, they are strongly
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advised to remain on campus each evening Sunday
through Thursday in order to take advantage of
the study hours.
Public Display of Affection
The public expression of affection is in poor
taste. Students who do not demonstrate self-respect
and self-restraint in this matter are subject to dis-
cipline, which may involve their being asked to
withdraw from the College. Students can expect
members of the College staff to correct those
bringing discredit to themselves or to the College
through inappropriate display of affection. Being
seen in public with arms around one another is
inappropriate.
Marriage
Except by special permission of the Dean of
Students, student marriages are not permitted
while a school semester or summer session is in
progress. Students who fail to follow this pro-
cedure will be asked to withdraw from the college.
DRESS AND GROOMING STANDARDS
The faculty of Southern Missionary College
believe that every student will benefit from under-
standing the principles and practice of Christian
dress, namely, attractive, neat, modest, simple,
appropriate, tasteful and healthful attire. We be-
lieve that the application of these principles varies
from place to place and from age to age. There-
fore, we have a responsibility to all associated with
the College to interpret these principles for the
here and now.
"There should be no carelessness in dress. For
Christ's sake, whose witnesses we are, we should
seek to make the best of our appearance. ... In
all things we are to be representative of Him. Our
appearance in every respect should be charac-
terized by neatness, modesty, and purity. . . . Even
the style of the apparel will express the truth of
the gospel." Testimonies, Vol. VI, p. 96.
"A person's character is judged by his style of
dress. A refined taste, a cultivated mind, will be
revealed in the choice of simple and appropriate
attire. " Education, p. 248.
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All Students:
The personal appearance standard is one of
overall neatness.
Sabbath Attire: Students are expected to ap-
pear in appropriate attire that is consonant with
the tone and atmosphere of the Sabbath. As such
they are expected to be well-groomed and becom-
ingly attired.
Similar standards of dress apply to all students
who eat at the cafeteria on Sabbath.
Recreation and Sportswear: Bermuda or gym
shorts may be worn only while actively involved
in physical education classes or recreation in the
recreation area. Bermuda shorts may be worn
while cycling.
Jewelry: Jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces
(including medallions), earrings and ornamental
rings, as well as professional, fraternal and en-
gagement rings, are not allowed.
A person who in his dress, appearance and
conduct shows unwillingness to cooperate with the
expectations as outlined by the college, may be
asked to withdraw and/ or denied readmission for
the succeeding term.
Students are urged to request their guests to
respect the standard of dress at all times.
For Men:
1. Dress on the non-recreational area of the
campus may be casual.
2. Casual wear would include the wearing of
shoes or sandals. It would include the wearing of
slacks or neat, clean properly fitted jeans. Tight
fitting or bizarre clothing is unacceptable. Shorts,
sleeveless shirts and T-shirts are not acceptable
for general campus wear but they may be worn
when an individual is actively participating in reg-
ular sports events or physical education classes.
Shirts of sheer material require the wearing of an
undergarment.
3. Since the devotional chapel is held in the
sanctuary of the church each week, students are
encouraged to be especially careful in their dress
when attending that convocation.
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4. Shirtless attire is not appropriate outside the
residence hall.
5. Beards are not permitted.
6. Hair should be clean, well-groomed and
neatly styled. It should not reach below the top of
the collar in the back (while standing) or below
the bottom of the ears on the sides.
7. Mustaches and sideburns should be trimmed
and well-groomed.
For Women:
1. Dress on the recreational area of the cam-
pus must be neat and modest and may include
Bermuda or gym shorts or jeans when an indi-
vidual is actively participating in sport events or
physical education classes.
2. On the non-recreational area of the campus
(with exception as listed in No. 5 below) dresses
or skirts and blouses must be worn.
3. Although the acceptability of dresses de-
pends on the way they are made, how they fit, and
how and where they are worn, hemlines must be
of sufficient length to reach a point near the top
of the knee while standing.
4. Sleeveless attire, low necklines or backlines
and very sheer fabrics are unacceptable.
5. Slacks and blouses or pantsuits may be worn
to the campus shopping area, while attending sport
events as spectators at any time and for general
campus wear on Sundays and holidays. Blouses
should be of non-transparent material and should
be loose fitting. Sweatshirts or similar "sloppy"
attire is not appropriate for general campus wear.
6. Slacks or jeans, and blouses may be re-
quired by the teacher for certain academic labora-
tories. An outer garment should be worn over this
attire when it is worn to and from laboratories.
7. Jeans and overalls (with the exceptions as
listed above), hiphuggers, and any tight fitting ap-
parel are not appropriate.
8. Shoes are to be worn on the campus at all
times.
9. Students are expected to refrain from the
conspicuous use of make-up and nail polish.
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MOTION PICTURE POLICY
All feature length motion pictures must be
cleared by the Faculty Film Preview Committee
for showing by a student group either on or off
campus. The Student Association is permitted one
feature film showing per year for a public benefit
program. Campus organizations may be permitted
to show a feature film in a program restricted to the
membership of the sponsoring group and invited
guests. No campus organization will be allowed to
show more than one such film during an academic
year. Requests for the showing of any feature
length film should be directed to the Dean of
Students.
MUSIC STANDARDS
Music performed or reproduced anywhere on
campus is expected to be in harmony with stand-
ards of good taste applicable to the occasion and
in keeping with the ideals of spiritual commitment
and personal relationship with God to which the
College is dedicated. To assist with this responsi-
bility a screening committee is appointed by the
College president each year to screen all student
programs before they are presented.
Student groups should contact the chairman of
the screening committee in ample time before their
scheduled performance so that the committee can
be called for the screening. Failure to have a pro-
gram properly screened may cause cancellation of
the program.
A musical group organized by students for
public performances must be approved by the
Student Affairs Committee.
SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
Patrons of the College swimming pool should
note carefully the regulations posted in the
gymnasium.
ORGANIZED SPORTS
The College encourages intramural athletic
activities as a means of providing necessary physi-
cal exercise and relaxation from mental activity
and also as a means of providing experience in
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team relationships and developing good sportsman-
ship. Competitive play between a team represent-
ing the College and a team representing another
institution or organization is considered to be out
of harmony with the principles and objectives of
Southern Missionary College.
To be eligible to participate in intramural
sports a person must meet one of the following
stipulations:
For fall and spring semesters:
1. Reside in a college residence hall, or
2. Be currently enrolled for a minimum of six
(6) semester hours.
For summer terms:
1. Reside in a college residence hall, or
2. Be currently enrolled for a minimum of three
(3) semester hours, or
3. Be accepted as a student for the fall semester.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
In accord with its concern for the total devel-
opment of the individual and the preparation of
leaders, Southern Missionary College fosters a
broad range of extra-curricular activities. A listing
of the various campus clubs and organizations is
given in the College Bulletin.
Qualifications of Student Officers
For a student to hold an office in any student
organization including a publication staff or a
committee or in any non-academic organization
which performs publicly on or off campus, he
must have a record of good citizenship and a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
To run for or to hold any elected office in
a student organization, a student must have a
record of good citizenship and a cumulative grade
point average of 2.25 or a 2.50 grade point aver-
age for the previous semester with a minimum
cumulative average of 2.00.
Secondary school grade-point averages will be
calculated on major subjects only.
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Qualifications for Membership in Volunteer Fire Dept.
To be an active member of a volunteer fire
department or ambulance service, a first-semester
freshman student must have a secondary school
grade-point-average of at least 2.50 on major sub-
jects. Other students must have a cumulative
grade-point-average of 2.25 or 2.50 for the pre-
vious semester. All active members must maintain
a current minimum GPA of 2.00 at each grading
period.
Meetings of Student Organizations
Administrative policy of the College requires
that a faculty adviser be present at all meetings of
each student organization and at all meetings of
major committees serving student organizations.
Student Organization Records
Each student organization is required to place
an up-to-date copy of its constitution on file in the
Student Affairs Office.
Organization of New Clubs
Students who wish to organize a new club
should first consult with the Dean of Students. A
constitution should subsequently be drawn up
and approved by the Student Affairs Committee.
Club Activities
All social events sponsored by clubs or other
organizations terminate at least seven days before
test week begins.
Social Functions and Outings
All student organizations planning social or
recreational activities off campus must make
proper advance arrangements through the Dean of
Students' Office. Requests, complete with the
names of chaperones and the signature of the
faculty sponsor, are to be filed by 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday of the week preceding the proposed
activity with a description of proposed Sabbath
activities including Sabbath School and church
services.
Residence hall students expecting to take part
in any off-campus social activity must complete
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the regular residence hall leave form which must
be submitted to their respective residence hall
dean.
No approval will be given for overnight group
activities that are to take place during the final
three weeks of each semester.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
Use of campus facilities must be scheduled in
the President's Office.
SERVICES
Counseling Service
Southern Missionary College staff members
have a personal concern about the progress of
their students toward spiritual, intellectual and
social goals. In such an atmosphere, informal and
unstructured guidance activities are a part of the
normal daily contact between instructors and
students.
The Dean of Student Affairs administers a
formal program of counseling through the Testing
and Counseling Office. This program provides
various aptitude and psychological tests as well as
interest and personality inventories which are
available for students who wish to gain insight
into various problems which may be associated
with their college experience and planning for life.
College entrance examination results and other
personal data which may assist in counseling and
guidance are kept on file in the Testing and
Counseling Office.
Because the residence hall deans are counselors
as well as administrators and have opportunity to
become closely acquainted with students in their
dormitories, they are in a position to give particu-
larly helpful counsel. Students are encouraged to
take advantage of the counseling skills available
to them from the various members of the College
staff.
Food Service
In addition to its basic function of making
available attractive meals which will provide the
best possible nutrition, the College Food Service is
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equipped and organized to provide specialized
food service for lunches, picnics, receptions, lunch-
eons and banquets. While every effort is made to
accommodate requests for specialized food service,
it must be emphasized that due to the advanced
planning often required and to the possibility of
conflicting requests, the College Food Service can-
not be expected to provide specialized food service
unless planning for the occasion has been initiated
with the Director at least two weeks in advance.
Mealtimes provide some of the most valuable
educational and cultural experience on the college
campus. Users of the College Food Service are
expected to relate themselves in accord with the
cultural standards appropriate to a Christian
College.
Health Service
The Health Service is administered by the
Director of Health Service in cooperation with the
College Physician. Regular clinic hours are main-
tained by the staff. After clinic hours a nurse is
available at all times for emergencies by calling
396-4300. In order to provide maximum health
benefits to students, the following provisions are
made:
1. Instruction concerning reporting illness is
given to each student at registration.
2. In order to have a class excused because of
illness, residence hall students must notify
the Health Service prior to missing the
class. Village students should notify the
Dean of Students Office. Classes are not
excused for medical appointments immedi-
ately preceding or following vacations.
3. The College Physician makes daily calls at
the Health Service, Monday through Fri-
day, for a limited time at approximately
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Priority is given to bed
patients who make previous appointment.
4. An insurance brochure concerning informa-
tion about insurance coverage and details
about how and when to file a claim are given
to each student at registration. (All students
registered for a minimum of 8 semester
hours are covered by student insurance.)
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Post Office
Collegedale has a post office which serves the
College and community. Mail is picked up from
and delivered to each of the residence halls daily.
Mail should be addressed to Talge Hall for
men and Thatcher or Jones Hall for women. This
campus address should include the residence hall
room number. The zip code is 37315.
Student Bonk
The Student Bank for safe keeping of students'
funds is in the cashier's office in the administration
building.
Lost and Found
The lost and found department is in the Serv-
ice Department located at the rear of Lynn Wood
Hall.
College Plaza
The College Plaza is a convenient shopping
center for general merchandise, school supplies,
books, etc. It also houses the Campus Kitchen
where snacks may be obtained. Other facilities,
such as a barber shop, a bank and a beauty shop
are available.
Laundry
A laundry serving the students and the com-
munity is located in the College Plaza. The laun-
dry also handles dry cleaning and pressing.
Telephones
Each residence hall room is equipped with a
telephone. The telephones are restricted to local
calls. Personal arrangements for long distance
service may be made with the telephone company
by paying a deposit. Pay telephones are available
in the residence halls, in the College Plaza and in
the Student Center.
SELECTIVE SERVICE
Questions or problems dealing with the Selec-
tive Service should be referred to the Director of
Admissions.
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FINANCIAL AID
Questions or problems dealing with student
accounts, student aid or Veteran's benefits should
be referred to the Financial Aid Office.
STUDENT CENTER
The center houses a formal and an informal
lounge, a TV room, a recreation room, the Student
Association offices, a chapel, a snack room
equipped with vending machines and other mis-
cellaneous facilities.
PLACEMENT SERVICE
The Dean of Students operates a placement
service which issues announcements concerning
employment opportunities and provides potential
employers with data on graduates of the College.
The placement service is becoming increasingly
effective in assisting students to find satisfactory
professional employment. Registration with the
placement service is voluntary and should be made
at the beginning of the senior year.
STUDENT VEHICLE CODE
The use of motor vehicles on campus is con-
sidered to be a privilege. Motor vehicle privi-
leges may be suspended at the discretion of the
Judiciary Committee, the residence hall deans, or
the Dean of Students.
All Southern Missionary College students are
held responsible for acquainting themselves with
and conducting themselves according to the fol-
lowing motor vehicle code:
Section I — Motor Vehicle Privileges
1. Definition of motor vehicle privileges:
Motor vehicle privilege as understood in
this code means the possession or use of
a motor vehicle— motor scooters, motor
bikes, motorcycles, automobiles.
2. Individuals who have satisfactory citi-
zenship and meet any one of the follow-
ing stipulations qualify for motor vehi-
cle privileges:
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a. Completion of at least 12-graded
semester hours with a minimum
grade-point-average of 3.00 or a **B"
equivalent if earned by examination.
This GPA must be maintained at the
subsequent nine-week grading period.
b. Completion of a minimum of 24
semester hours.
c. Twenty-one years of age or older.
d. Off-campus resident.
3. Lending or borrowing of motor vehicles
is discouraged.
4. Disqualified Vehicles:
Unless previous arrangements have been
made with a dean of men or a dean of
women, residence hall students who do
not qualify for motor vehicle privileges
are not permitted to bring a motor vehi-
cle to the College or to the greater Chat-
tanooga-Cleveland area. Students who
violate this regulation will be disci-
plined and may be required to return
their vehicle to their home immediately.
Section II — Motor Vehicle Registration
1 . Any motor vehicle that is subject to the
use of a student must be registered with
the College in the student's name at reg-
istration time or within 48 hours of its
arrival in the vicinity. Provision has
been made for registration of motor
vehicles without charge during the regu-
lar college registration procedures and
at the residence halls.
2. Temporary registration for motor vehi-
cles brought to the campus for a short
period of time must be made with the
residence hall dean.
3. Secreting a motor vehicle, undeclared
and unregistered with the College, or
failure to register one's motor vehicle
is considered a serious infraction of
College rules.
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Section III — Parking
1. For each semester residence hall stu-
dents are charged a parking fee of
$12.50 for automobiles and $6.25 for
two-wheeled motor vehicles. Students
who bring cars during the course of a
semester will be charged on a pro-rated
basis. No refund on parking fees will be
made.
2. Residence hall student vehicle parking is
restricted to assigned parking in the
respective residence hall parking lots
and to non-restricted parking areas on
campus.
3. Students who live off campus may park
vehicles in areas approved for commu-
nity student use during the school day.
Section IV — Driving
1 . A residence hall student must have per-
mission from his residence hall dean for
use of a motor vehicle after residence
hall closing time, and between Friday
evening sunset and 1:00 p.m. Sabbath
afternoon.
2. Motor vehicles are not permitted to be
driven on lawns, sidewalks or other
places not intended for vehicular use.
Section V — Penalties for Violations:
1. Parking violations are subject to a fine
of $2.00 for the first offense, and $5.00
for each subsequent offense. Failure to
pay a fine within the time prescribed on
the ticket will result in an additional
charge.
2. Violations of the campus traffic code
such as speeding and failure to observe
stop signs will result in a fine of $10.00.
3. Secreting or failure to register a motor
vehicle with the College will result in a
$25.00 fine and possible disciplinary
action.
4. In the event of continued violations of
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the campus traffic code, the campus
security director may refer the case to
the Judiciary Committee for discipli-
nary action.
Section VI — Out-of -State Vehicles:
A student from a state other than Tennes-
see should check with the State High-
way Patrol in Chattanooga to determine
whether the vehicle license issued by his
home state is valid in the state of Tennes-
see, Purchase of a Tennessee State vehicle
license is necessary where reciprocity agree-
ments do not exist which validate the home
state license during residence in the State
of Tennessee.
Section VII — Damage, Loss or Theft:
Southern Missionary College assumes no
responsibility for loss resulting from theft
or accident, vandalism, fire and other
causes for damage of any vehicle or its
accessories on College property. Automo-
bile parts or tools left outside of automo-
biles may be hauled away without notice.
Section VIII — Bicycles:
1. All bicycles should be locked when not
in use.
2. Bicycles are not to be ridden on campus
sidewalks or on grassed areas of the
campus.
CITIZENSHIP STANDARDS AND POLICIES
Attendance at Southern Missionary College is
considered to be a privilege granted to those who
give satisfactory evidence that they can benefit
from the unique features which characterize the
College and that their presence among the student
body will contribute to the accomplishment of the
College's distinctive objectives. The administration
reserves the right to require withdrawal of any
student who does not give such evidence.
A student's citizenship standing is determined
largely by the following criteria: Observance of
social regulations; dining room, residence hall and
library conduct; attitude toward the religious ideals
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of the College, attendance of vesper, Sabbath
School, church and residence hall worship services;
compliance with campus automobile regulations;
dress and personal grooming; room cleanliness;
faithfulness in meeting appointments; honesty and
recreational standards.
A student who finds himself out of harmony
with the social policies of the College, who is
uncooperative, and whose attitudes give evidence
of an unresponsive nature may be advised to
withdraw without specific charge.
The citizenship standing of a student who en-
gages in any of the following practices is ques-
tionable:
1. Disseminating ideas which undermine the
religious ideals of the institution.
2. Displaying a detrimental influence or spirit
manifestly out of harmony with the standards or
basic philosophy of the school.
3. Using profane language.
4. Possessing or displaying obscene literature
or objects; indulging in lewd conduct or sugges-
tions.
5. Drinking or possessing alcoholic beverages,
allowing their use in one's room, or frequenting
places where such beverages are served.
6. Using tobacco, narcotics, or hallucinogenic
drugs in any form, having them in one's possession
or allowing their use in one's room.
7. Gambling and possession of playing cards,
dice or other gambling devices.
8. Stealing or possession of goods known to
have been stolen.
9. Any form of cheating, willful deception or
dishonesty.
10. Meeting persons of the opposite sex in a
secretive manner.
11. Violating college standards governing so-
cial conduct.
12. Immoral behavior.
13. Attending places of questionable amuse-
ment including movie and drive-in theatres.
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14. Entering or leaving residence halls by any
means other than the entrance designated for regu-
lar use at the time.
15. Unapproved absence from a residence hall
after closing hours.
1 6. Illegal possession or use of keys.
17. Failing to conform to the stipulations of
any disciplinary action.
18. Disruption of either the learning experi-
ence on the campus or the normal administrative
operation of the College.
Property Rights
Only individuals who have made appropriate
previous arrangements with the Administrator in
charge of the building involved are permitted
access to the roofs of College property.
Anyone responsible for damage to College fur-
nishings and other school property will be obliged
to make restitution for the damage and may in
addition be subject to discipline.
Distribution of Information
All announcements posted on the College cam-
pus and all announcements or materials distributed
on the campus must receive prior administrative
approval.
Levels of Disciplinary Action
Southern Missionary College recognizes several
levels of disciplinary action as indicated below.
The administration of discipline does not neces-
sarily begin with the first level and follow con-
secutively through the various levels as violations
may continue. A student whose negative behavior
is under consideration is subject to disciplinary
action at any level.
1. Counsel — The Dean of Students or other
administrative officers of the College may give a
student involved in a minor offense or a relatively
small behavioral deviation a written or verbal
word or letter of counsel.
2. Advice — The Dean of Students or other
administrative officers of the College may give a
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letter of advice to a student involved in a more
serious offense or behavioral deviation.
3. Warning — The Dean of Students or the
Judiciary Committee may give a letter of warn-
ing to a student involved in a serious offense or
behavioral deviation.
4. Citizenship Probation — The Dean of Stu-
dents or the Judiciary Committee may place a
student who is involved in a serious offense or
behavioral deviation on Citizenship Probation.
While he is on probationary status, any addi-
tional indication of non-cooperation with College
regulations will be sufficient cause for requesting
a student to withdraw from college or be subject
to formal dismissal. Students who are on citizen-
ship probation have restricted weekend leave
privileges and may be denied motor vehicle privi-
leges. They may not hold office in a campus or-
ganization, and they are not permitted to partici-
pate in off-campus public appearances which rep-
resent the College except when involved in class
activities. On-campus appearances will be limited
to participation as a member of a large organiza-
tion such as choir, band, orchestra, etc. It is the
student's responsibility to report his limited status
to those who may request his participation in an
activity not allowed by his probationary status.
Citizenship probation is normally a period of at
least six weeks duration.
5. Termination at end of semester or summer
session — The Judiciary Committee may suspend
a student but grant permission for the student to
complete courses in progress provided the stu-
dent's conduct is acceptable during the interim.
6. Suspension — The Judiciary Committee
may suspend a student from College for a definite
or an indefinite period of time. Students under
suspension will leave the campus during the entire
period of suspension unless specific arrangements
to the contrary have been made. A student who
has been suspended must submit his request for
College readmission to the Dean of Students.
7. Withdrawal — A student who is involved in
a single major misbehavior or who has accumu-
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lated a series of deviations, or who is insubordinate
in his relation to the College authority may be
advised by the Judiciary Committee to withdraw
from the College. A residence hall student who
accepts the privilege of withdrawing agrees to
move away from the College community; unwill-
ingness to do so may result in formal dismissal.
A student who has been suspended must have his
re-application approved by the Dean of Students.
8. Dismissal or expulsion — In severe cases of
discipline the Judiciary Committee may expel a
student from College. Such action may result from
a student's being involved in any of the three situa-
tions above under "withdrawal." Expelled students
will not be eligible for readmission to Southern
Missionary College.
Schedule of Fines
1. Campus buildings, being present on
top of or in other unauthorized places $25.00
2. Tampering with Fire Fighting Equip-
ment 50.00
3. Firearms or pellet guns, possession of 25.00
4. Fireworks and Combustible Chemi-
cals, possession of or exploding .... 25.00
5. Pets in residence halls 10.00
6. Television, possession in residence hall
room 25.00
7. Property, willful destruction of (fine
plus payment of damages) 25.00
8. Motor Vehicle:
Failure to register a motor vehicle 25.00
Failure to properly display parking
decal 5.00
Parking violations
First offense 2.00
Each subsequent offense 5.00
Surcharge for non-payment with-
in prescribed time 2.00
Surcharge for charge to account
as a result of non-payment . . 3.00
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Reckless Driving 10.00
Secreting unauthorized vehicle . . . 25.00
Speeding 10.00
Stop sign violation 10.00
Driving on lawns and in other
unauthorized places 10.00
Government Policy
All regulations adopted by the faculty and
announced to the students have the same force as
those published in the annual bulletin or in the
STUDENT HANDBOOK. Students and student
employees living in the residence halls or in the
community must conduct themselves in harmony
with these regulations which are binding upon
them from the time they reach Collegedale to
begin their program of study or work, and until
they withdraw permanently from the College and
leave Collegedale.
A student who is considered for discipline
which may involve suspension, advice to withdraw,
or dismissal, has the privilege of appearing in per-
son before the Student Government Committee
and also of having another person accompany him.
Any student under official college discipline
will be so informed by letter from the Dean of
Students. A copy of the official statement of dis-
ciplinary action will be filed in the student's per-
sonal folder in the Dean of Students' office and
additional copies will be sent to the student's par-
ents and to the Dean of Men or the Dean of
Women if the student is a residence hall student.
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WHOM TO CONSULT
Absence from Chapel
Dean of Student's Office
Absence from Classes
Academic Dean's Office
Accounts, State of
Student Finance Office
Administrative Policies
President
Admissions
Admissions Office
Registrar
Automobile Registration
Residence Deans
(Residence Hall Students)
Dean of Students
(Community Students)
Books and Supplies
College Bookstore
Calendar of College Events
Dean of Student's Office
Change of Registration
Faculty Counselor
Registrar
Academic Dean's Office
Chaperonage
Dean of Men
Dean of Women
Employment
Student Finance Office
Excuse from Chapel Attendance Requirement
Dean of Student's Office
Government
Dean of Student's Office
Residence Deans
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Grades
Class Instructor
Registrar
Illness
Health Center
Immigration
Director of Admissions
Improvements for Campus or Campus Life
Dean of Student's Office
Leave of Absence Permits Involving Classes
Academic Dean's Office
Loans and Scholarships
Student Finance Office
Lost and Found
Service Department
News
Public Relations Office
Southern Accent Office
Problems of Students
Counselor, Deans,
Dean of Student's Office
Promotion Trips
Public Relations Office
Psychological Testing
Testing and Counseling Office
Registration Problems
Counselor, Registrar,
Academic Dean's Office
Residence Hall Arrangements
Residence Hall Deans
Residence, Off-Campus
Dean of Student's Office
Residence Deans
Schedule of Classes
Academic Dean's Office
Registrar
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Scholastic Problems
Academic Dean's Office
Registrar's Office
Dean of Student's Office
Counseling Office
Selective Service Matters
Admissions Office
Social Affairs Clearance
Residence Deans
Dean of Student's Office
Sports
Physical Education Director
Student Affairs
Dean of Student's Office
Student Class Schedules
Registrar's Office
Traffic Violations (campus)
Dean of Student's Office
Use of College Facilities
President's Office
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INDEX
Absences from
Chapel 10, 11
Classes 4
Residence Halls 5, 9
Worship 1 1
Academic Policies 4
Academic Standards 4
Withdrawal 4
Acceptance, Letter of 3
Advice, Letter of 10,11,27
Announcements, posters 27
Appliances 7
Arrival 3
Attendance at
Chapel 10, 11
Class 4
Questionable Places of Amusements 26
Residence Hall Worship .. 11
Attitudes 25, 26
Automobiles
Damage, loss or theft 25
Disqualified 23
Driving 24
Lending or Borrowing 23
Out-of-state 25
Parking 24
Penalties, Fines 24,25,29,30
Privileges 22, 23
Registration 23
Baby Sitting 6
Banquet Arrangements 19,20
Bicycles 25
Cafeteria 19, 20
Chapel Attendance 10
Chaperonage 12
Cheating 26
Citizenship, Standards and Policies of 25-29
34
Clandestine Meetings 26
Class Attendance 4
Clubs 18
College Plaza 21
Conduct
General 25-29
Sabbath 9, 10
Counsel, Letter of 10,11,27
Counseling Service 19
Dating 12
Discipline, Levels of
Advice 10, 11,27,28
Counsel 10, 11,27
Dismissal or expulsion 29
Probation 28
Suspension „ 28
Warning 10, 11,28
Discipline Procedures 27-29
Dishonesty 26
Dismissal 29
Distribution of Information 27
Dress and Grooming Standards 13-15
Drinking Intoxicants 26
Electrical Appliances 7
Expulsion 29
Employment 3
Employment, Off Campus 3
Firearms .. 7
Fire Equipment, misuse of 7
Fireworks and Combustible Chemicals 7
Fire Hazards 7
Food Service 19,20
Gambling 26
Government Policy 30
Health Service 20, 21
Housing 5-9
Housing Deposit 3
Insurance 20
Jewelry 14
Laundry 21
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Leaves
Late 8
Overnight 8, 9
Weekend 8, 9
Lost and Found 21
Mail _ 21
Marriage 13
Motion Picture Policy 15
Motor Vehicle Code 22-25
Music Standards 7, 16
Off-Campus Functions 12, 18
Off-Campus Residence 5
Outings 18
Personal Property, Protection of 6
Pets 6
Placement Service for Graduates 22
Post Office 21
Prayer Rooms 10
Probation 28
Profanity 26
Property Rights 27
Public Display of Affection 13
Radios .._ 7
Record Players 7
Religious Activities 9, 10
Residence 5-9
Residence Hall Hours 8
Residence Halls, Privacy of 5
Residence Hall Students, Responsibility of 6
Residence Hall Worship 11
Room Information
Care of 6
Deposit 3, 6
Furniture 5, 6
Assignment, Change Off 6
Sabbath Services 10
Safety Regulations 7
Selective Service 21
Signing Out 7
Smoking ... 26
Screening Committee 16
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Social Activities, Approval of -..„. 18, 19
Social Functions 18, 19
Social Restrictions — Freshmen 12, 13
Social Standards
Chaperonage 12
Dating, Freshmen 12, 13
Marriage 13
Public Display of Affection 13
Sports 16, 17
Student Activities
Club Activities 18
Meetings of Student Organizations 18
Organization of New Clubs 18
Qualifications of Student Officers 17, 18
Social Functions and Outings 18
Student Organization Records 18
Student Bank 21
Student Officers, Qualifications of 17, 18
Suspension 28
Swimming Pool, Regulations of 16
Telephones 21
Television 7
Theft 26
Traffic Penalties 24, 25, 29, 30
Valuables 6
Vehicle Code, Violation of 24, 25
Vehicles 22-25
Village Residence ....- 5
Visiting in Residence Hall Rooms 7, 8
Warning, Letter of 10, 11,28
Weekend Leaves 8, 9
What to Bring 5, 6
Whom to Consult 31-33
Withdrawal from College
Volunteer, Procedures for 4
Requested 28
Work, Program of 3
Worships 10, 11
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