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GREEN and WHITE
1968-1969

The Student Handbook
SLIPPERY ROCK ST ATE COLLEGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
College Calendar .....................................................................................• 7
This Is Slippery Rock .............................................................................. 9
Student Services .... .................................................................................. 12
Student Financial Aid ............................................................................ 19
College Regulations ................................................................................ 23
Academic Policies .................................................................................... 31
Dress Regulations, Men .......................................................................... 27
Association of Women Students .............................................................. 35
Athletics ............. ......... .. .......................................................................... 46
Cooperative Activities .............................................................................. 52
Student Government ................................................................................ 56
Organizations and Activities .................................................................. 65
Whom To See .......................................................................................... 88

THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

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PUBLISHED THROUGH THE COURTESY
OF THE
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
AND EDITED BY THE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE
SLIPPERY ROCK, PENNSYLVANIA .

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THIRTY-SECOND EDITION

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1968-1969

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COJ.,LEGE CALENDAR
ACADEMIC YEAR 1968-1969
FIRST SEMESTER

Faculty Meeting .................................................................. Tues., Sept. 3
Freshmen Orientation ..........................................................Tues., Sept. 3
Scheduling ............................................................................Wed., Sept. 4
Classes begin ...................................................................... Thurs., Sept. 5
Last day to enter classes ..................................................Thurs., Sept. 12
Last day to drop class without penalty ............................ Thurs., Sept. 26
Mid-term grades due ................................................................ Sat., Nov. 2
Last day to drop class with WP ............................................ Sat., Nov. 9
Thanksgiving Vacation begins at 5 p.m ...........................Tues., Nov. 26
Thanksgiving Vacation ends at 8 a.m ................................... Mon., Dec. 2
Christmas Vacation begins at 5 p.m .....................................Wed., Dec. 18
Christmas Vacation ends at 8 a.m ....................................... Thurs., Jan. 2
Last day of classes .................................................................. Mon., Jan. 6
Free study day ......................................................................Tues., Jan. 7
Examination Week begins ......................................................Wed., Jan. 8
Midyear ·Commencement ................•..........•............................ Fri., Jan. 17
SECOND SEMESTER

Freshmen Orientation .................................... Tues. & Wed., Jan. 21, 22
Scheduling .......................................................................... Thurs., Jan. 23
Classes begin ............................................................................ Fri., Jan. 24
Last day to enter classes .......................................................... Fri., Jan. 31
Last day to drop class without penalty .................................. Fri., Feb. 14
Mid-term grades due ............... .'.......................................... Sat., March 22
Last day to d_rop class with WP ........................................ Sat., March 29
Spring Vacation begins at 12 noon .................................... Sat., March 29
Spring Vacation ends at 8 a.m ............................................. Tues., April 8
Last day of classes ................................................................ Tues., May 13
Free study day ...................................................................... Wed., May 14
Examination Week begins ................................................ Thurs., May 15
Alumni Day ............................................................................ S·at., May 24
Commencement .................................................................... Sun., May 25
SUMMER SESSION, 1969
Pre-Session begins .................................................................. Mon., June 2
Pre-Session ends ...................................................................... Fri., June 20

Regular Session begins ........................................................ Mon., June 23
Regular Session ends ................................................................ Fri., Aug. 1
Post-Session begins .............................................................. Mon., Aug. 4
Post-Session ends .................................................................... Fri., Aug. 22

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FOREWORD
The purpose of the Green and White is to provide information
about college life at Slippery Rock. It contains College history, customs,
traditions, ideals, and policies. It offers a description of many of the
campus organizations and their activities.

It is hoped that the material in this book will help you take advantage of every opportunity to participate in college life. A balance
between social and academic life may seem hard to achieve but both of
these .aspects should be emphasized in order to obtain the most meaningful college experience. Interest and initiative are both necessary for a
profitable and enjoyable college career.
Grateful thanks is hereby extended to all who aided in providing
material for this book.
Mark A. Shiring, Editor
P. Mancini, Asst. Editor
The Green & White

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This is Slippery Rock
The Legend
Legend reveals that Slippery Rock Creek received its name as white
men fled from Indians and made their escape good when the Indians
slipped and fell on the rocky bottom of the creek. The town of Slippery
Rock was originally located on the banks of the creek. The postmaster,
however, as a result of a land dispute, reportedly moved the post office
to higher ground. This new location continued to be known as Slippery
Rock. Since the location is in the heart of land once occupied by the
Delaware Indians, many believe the truth of the legend.

History
In 1887 the people of Slippery Rock and the surrounding district
began to plan for the establishment of an academy in order that their
young people might have the opportunity for education near their homes.
It was discovered that the eleventh district of the teacher training school
system of the Commonwealth was entitled to a normal school. Immediately the leaders widened their plans, sold stock, secured land, and in
1888 erected three frame buildings: two dormitories and a recitation
building and chapel.
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The application for the approval of the buildings and the establishment of a State Normal School was acted upon favorably by the State
Department of Public Instruction on the first day of February, 1889. In
the following month the first term of the new training school for teachers opened with an enrollment of 168 students. The first class of eleven
members was graduated in 1890.
On June 4, 1926, the State Council of Education authorized the
institution to grant the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Education and
Bachelor of Science in Health Education. On August 13, 1927, the State
Council changed the name of the State Normal School to the State
Teachers College at Slippery Rock.
On January 8, 1960, the name was officially changed to Slippery
Rock State College. On May 23, 1964, the State Council of Education
approved the College's application to offer courses leading to the B.A.
Degree, and on October 3, 1962, the State Council of Education approved the College's application to offer the Master of Education Degree.
Along with its historical heritage Slippery Rock State College also
has its share of traditions.

Traditions
HELLO!-The "hello" tradition is the essence of Slippery Rock
spirit and is in evidence everywhere on the campus. A cheery voice, a
genuine smile, and a "hello" for everyone. is in practice.

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SCHOLARSHIP-A Slippery Rock Student is expected to attain
the highest level of academic success of which he is capable. It has become a tradition for individual students to work for membership in the
honorary organizations of their major field of interest. It is also traditional for a number of campus organizations to work toward maintaining
a high academic average, for example the Greek Organizations award
trophies on an annual basis to the fraternity and sorority attaining the
highest average for the year.
TWIG AND BRANCHES-The Y.W.C.A. seeks to give each
Freshman girl a happy beginning in college life by providing her with
an upperclass sister. Acquaintances are made through letters written before school opens, and throughout the year the "branch" or upperclass
sister, does her best to make the "twig" happy in her new environment.
HOMECOMING DAY will be observed on Saturday, October 26,
1968. This day is sponsored by the Student Government for the alumni.
It is marked with many traditional activities. A bonfire ceremony is held
the evening before homecoming. At this event the Homecoming Que1n is
crowned and honored by festivities. The fall athletic teams are presented,
and a pep rally sets the stage for the athletic events of Homecoming Day.
On Homecoming Day a parade featuring floats and campus decorations carry out a chosen theme, and each fall athletic team has a contest.
The day is concluded with the traditional Homecoming Dance.
GREEK WEEK-The fraternities and sororities, under the direction of the Inter-Fraternity Council and the Panhelleeic Council, will
sponsor Greek Week during Springtime. These activities are sponsored
for the entire student body.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT-On the Sunday evening preceding
the Christmas recess, the College Choir and Glee Club presents a Christmas Concert. The people of the community of Slippery Rock are invited
as guests of the College to enjoy this timely program with the students.
MAY FESTIVAL-The 1951 May Festival was the ~rst one
held at the Slippery Rock campus. It now has become an annual affair.
The celebration will be climaxed by a dance sponsored by the May Week
Committee. A May Queen will reign over festivities.
ALUMNI DAY, May 24, 1969-Alumni of the College are invited to return to the campus and renew acquaintances on a special day
set at the end of the school year.
WEARING LETTERS-Athletic emblems or jackets with institution names other than Slippery Rock arc not recommended to be
worn on this campus. High school is behind you. Slippery Rock has
eleven major sports; win yourself a college letter. If you must wear
your jacket, it is suggested that you remove the emblem or name.
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ALMA MATER

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Where the Slippery Rock Creek wanders
With its sparkling falls.
There in stately grace and beauty,
Stand old S. R. halls.
(Chorus)
Sing her praises, loud resounding,
Speed them on their way;
We'll be true to thee, 0, S. R.
True for aye and aye.

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All the halls the day in dying
Crowns with golden light,
And the morn in waking splendor
Greets thee in thy might.

III
Long may you, our Alma Mater,
Shed your light abroad,
As your loyal sons and daughters
Live for you and God.
-Adda M. Elliott

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Services
S.R.S.C. provides a variety of services to enable the student to gain
from his years spent at S.R.S.C. and to assist him with problems that he
encounters. Student Personnel Services involve a program that facilitates
and supplements the academic work of the College, fosters the student's
adjustment and development in all phases of his life outside the classroom, and contributes to an understanding of his role as a citizen in the
College Community.

Main Offices
All of the college administration is dedicated to the welfare of students. In Old Main are the offic·es of President, Administrative Assistant to the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Public Relations, Registrar, Admissions, Graduate School, Arts and Science, Business, Financial Aid, and Student Personnel.
The Dean of Students Office, Dean of Men and Dean of Women
are located in the Student Personnel suite. Assistant Deans of Men
are located in Patterson Hall and the Assistant Deans of Women are
located in Rhoads Hall.
Other offices providing students services which are located in the
Education Building are: Student Teaching, Placement, Elementary
Education and Secondary Education. The Counseling Center is in Faculty Office Building #1.

Malt by Library
The library is the center of the college instructional program. As
educational research and sci·entific advancement grow · in importance,
so does the library's role. The · student must familiarize himself with
the library collection and facilities in order to use them.
LIBRARY COLLECTION AND SERVICES
As an instructional materials center, the library offers students the
best selected books, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, microfilm recordings, films, and filmstr,ips. The library is also a selective depository
for United States documents.
Reflecting its growing importance, the library's collection has
doubled in the past three years. There are now more than 135,000
books and periodicals. More than 1600 periodical subscriptions are regularly received. Some of the most important material for study is not in
book form but on microfilm or microcards. Students may use microfilm
reading machines in a basement reading room. Microfilm holdings in-

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elude many periodicals as well as the New York: Times from 1851 to
date.
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The library's facilities include a Xerox 914 photocopying machine
and a microfilm reader-printer which duplicate materials found in books,
magazines, and microfilm. A small fee is charged to help defray the
cost of the copy work:.
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New books received since November, 1967, have been classified
by the Library of Congress system. Previously, books were classified by
the Dewey decimal system. The library plans to reclassify the books
now in the Dewey system.
The k:ey to the collection is the public catalog, located near the
circulation desk. Catalog cards are prepared and filed alphabetically in
the catalog. Buff cards, stamped "Book on order," are also filed in the
catalog for books ordered but not yet ready for use. The catalog can
be used to find authors and titles of books as well as subjects of books.
A second floor catalog contains entries for young people's literature, instructional materials and audio-visual aids.
After deciding what will be useful, the student will find his own
materials. The library has an open stack system, which means that the
student may browse through the books and make his own choice. Any
materials needed for use outside the library must be taken to the circulation desk and charged to the borrower. Periodicals and reference
books do not circulate but are maintained in Maltby Library or in an
annex in Bard Hall for the use of all students and faculty.
Books are charged out for two weeks with the privilege of a single
renewal, unless the book has been requested by another student. Instructional materials circulate for one week with no renewal. Books
loaned for overnight use aPe charged out from 9 :30 P.M. to 9 :00 A.M.
the next morning.
FINES FOR OVERDUE BOOKS
While students are encouraged to make the fullest possible use of
library materials, fines must be charged for overdue materials. The fines
are to guarantee equal treatment, so that every student will have an
equal opportunity to use each book.
The following fines are charged for overdue library materials:
Two-week: loan books-five cents per day.
One-week books-ten cents per day.
Overnight-loan books-25 cents for the first hour and ten cents
each hour thereafter.
Each student is responsible for the proper care and prompt return
of all library materials charged to his registration number.

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LOCATION OF MATERIALS
Directories are posted in the library to help students find needed
books and periodicals.
Reserve books are housed at the main circulation desk:. Books placed
on reserve shelves by instructors have restricted loan periods .depending
upon the nature of assignments and the number of students in the class.
Several important research aids are located in the current periodicals room. These include periodical indexes such as The Reader's Guide,
containing references to general periodical literature, the Education Index, which indexes articles in educational periodicals, Public Affairs
Information Service, International Index, and others.
Abstract journals, shelved in the current periodicals room, are also
important in research. Biological Abstracts, for example, is published
with the cooperation of biologists and biological journals and contains
brief synopses of articles in numerous categories within the larger subject area of biology.
Reference materials, including encyclopedias and dictionaries, are
found in the first floor reference room.
Back: issues of periodicals and newspapers are divided between the
library basement and an annex in the basement of Bard Hall.
Instructional materials, college catalogs and young people's literature are among the important materials on the second floor.
LIBRARY SCHEDULE
During the regular academic year, the library will be open during
these hours:
Monday-Friday ................................ 8 A.M.-10 P.M.
Saturday ............................................ 8 A.M.- 5 P.M.
Sunday .............................................. 2 P.M.-10 P.M.
During vacations, registration periods and summer sessions, hours
of opening may vary. When classes are recessed between semesters and
on scheduled college holidays, the library will be open, but it will close
on national holidays. Summer session hours of opening will be planned
to serve the needs of students and faculty.
Hours of opening are posted on the front doors of the library.
Changes in the hours are noted in the college calendar and are posted on
the front door.
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Dining Hall.
I.

II.

SCHEDULED HOURS
A. Monday Thru Friday:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
B. Saturday Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sunday
Meals
C.
Breakfast
Lunch
Supper

Weisenfluh Hall
6:45-8:15
10:45-1:15
4:30-6:30

North Hall
Closed
11 :15-1 :15
4:30-6:15

7 :00-8 :15
10 :45-1 :15
4 :30-6 :15

Closed
Closed
Closed

8 :00-9 :15
11 :45-1 :00
4:30-6:15

Closed
Closet!
Closed

RATES FOR GUESTS
Breakfast ............................................................................$ .60
Lunch .................................................................................. .90
Dinner .................................................... ......... ................... 1.35
Room .................................................................. $1.50
8c tax

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Closing of Dining Hall
The Dining Hall will close after the evening meal of the day preceding a vacation period. It will reopen for the evening meal preceding
the reopening of school. At the end ef a semester, the Dining Hall closes
the meal following graduation or after the evening meal of a term in
which there is no graduation. The Dining Hall will remain open between the pre-, regular- and post-sessions of summer school.
Athletic teams and other groups desiring meals during periods when
the Dining Hall is normally closed must make arrangements with the
Dean of Students at least two weeks in advance.
Charges for groups, teams and individuals will be those listed per
meal in the Green and White, whenever the Dining Hall is requested to
serve meals at times when it is normally closed. Normally it is not financially economical to serve small groups at such times.
YE OLE GRILLE
Ye Ole Grille is a favorite social center of the campus where students can eat, enjoy music, and visit with fr,iends.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday ..... .8 :30 A.M. to 12 :00 Midnight
Friday ......................... .8 :30 A.M. to 1 :00 A.M.
Saturday ...................... 8 :30 A.M. to 2 :00 A.M.
Sunday .........................7 :00 P.M. to 10 :00 P.M.
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Any organization wishing to use the Grill in connection with the
Hut during a Major Dance may do so by petitioning Student Government provided that hours are after 9 :00 P.M.
Student groups wishing to use the Grill for their exclusive purposes
after regular student hours shall make arrangements through Student
Government and be scheduled by the Public Relations Director at least
two (2) weeks in advance of the date desired.
Non-student groups desiring to use the Grill must submit a request
to Student Government two (2) weeks in advance of the date to be
scheduled. Scheduling will then be done by the Public Relations Director.

Student Health Services
Any student is eligible, without charge, for the services provided
by the Student Health Service. Emergencies are cared for any time.
When emergencies arise after 8 :15 P.M. students can contact the
nurse either by phone or by ringing ,the buzzer at the Infirmary entrance
at the rear of North Hall.
When it seems advisable, students will be moved to the Infirmary
and given proper care. Boarding students are given the service of the
Infirmary for three consecutive days without charge. The charge then
will be at the rate of $1 per day. Non-boarding students are charged at
the rate of $3 per day, beginning with the day of admission to the
Infirmary.
To safeguard the health of the individual, as well as others on the
campus, students who become ill while at home on week-ends or vacation, are urged not to return to the campus until they are ready to attend
. classes.
DISPENSARY HOURS

Saturday .............................................................. 8 :30-12 :00 N.
Monday through Friday .................................. 8 :30-5 :00 P.M.
INFIRMARY VISITING HOURS

(when condition permits visitors)
2 :00 to 2 :30 P.M.

6 :30 to 7 :30 P.M.

Upon payment of activity fee, full time students are entitled to the
following:
1. The services of the College physician, who will be on campus
twice daily Monday through Friday. If you wish to consult the
physician please make arrangements with the nurse during Dispensary Hours.
2. Antibiotics when issued at the Infirmary.

Health and Accident Insurance
All students are required to be covered by health and accident insurance. This may be done by the student through an independent source

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or the student may elect to purchase coverage at the time of regi~tration. ,
The student must furnish evidence of comparable coverage if he wishes
to have a waiver granted for the purchase of the recommended policy.
The coverage procured through an independent source must be comparable to that recommended by the college. The college reserves the
right to determine comparable co-,.erage.
To take advantage of these benefits, students must report promptly
to the college nurse all cases of accident or illness requiring medical
attention.
Brochures, explaining the insurance coverage in detail, are supplied
by the insurance company holding the contract and are made available to
the students.

Selective Service
Under the Military Selective Service Act of 1967, a male student
is given four calendar years in which to complete his college education.
If he does not obtain the necessary credits in any given year, he must
utilize the summer sessions in order to maintain normal academic progression.
Upon reaching eighteen (18) years of age, a male college student
must submit SSS Forms 104 and 109 to his Local Board. SSS Form
104 must be obtained from the office of the Assistant Dean of Men and
submitted to the Local Board only once. Each year he must submit
SSS Form 109 verifying that he is a full-time student. SSS Form 109
is mailed to the student in his material for registration each year. If
he does not receive one, he may obtain one from the office of the Assistant Dean of Men.
Any questions pertaining to the Selective Service System should be
referred to the Assistant Dean of Men in Patterson Hall.

College Union
The College Union is the center of many activities on this campus.
The College Union program initiated in the Fall of 1963 has already
become an integral part of student life of the Slippery Rock State College campus.
A new College Union building is on the drawing board and construction should begin shortly. The new building will have the facilities
to house bowling lanes, billiards, pocket billiards, table tennis, snack
bar, music listening room, radio studio, lounge and numerous meeting
rooms. The present Union facilities which are located in the Hut, provide an opportunity for lounging, billiards, color television, table tennis,
etc.
Hut hours are:
Monday-Thursday .................. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday .... .................... ...... 10 :00 a.m.-12 :00 midnight
Saturday .................................... 10 :00 a.m.-1 :00 a.m .
Sunday ......................................2 :00 p.m.-12 :00 p.m.
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El Gato, the newly developed student-faculty coffee house, is located in the basement of the Hut. Although the El Gato did not open
until Spring of 1968, it has become a daily part of campus life. Such
things as poetry readings, student art exhibits, small group lectures,
student entertainment presentations, informal gatherings and off-broadway entertainment are programmed for the present year.
El Gato hours are:
Monday-Thursday .......... 12 :00 noon-12 :00 midnight
Friday ...................................... 12:00 noon-1:00 a.m.
Saturday .................................... 12 :00 noon-2 :00 a.m.
Sunday .............................. 2 :00 p.m.-12 :00 midnight
The charge to any organization for a dance is $10.00 paid to the
Cooperative Activities Office, room 20, Old Main. This fee provides
for the records, a disc jockey and all facilities set up before the dance
and the room cleaned after the dance. Any organization desiring decorations must provide their own decorations and are responsible for removing any decorations after the dance.
Proper conduct is expected of students at all times and students
are requested to respect these facilities. Waste receptacles and ash trays
are provided.

Assembly Programs
During the year a number of assembly programs will be held in the
Emma Guffey Miller Auditorium and Morrow Arena. These programs
are planned by a committee composed of students and faculty to provide
information, cultural experiences, and entertainment or to honor worthy
studen ts. The programs are a real part of college life, and attendance is
strongly urged for all students.

Seniors
Seniors are expected to notify the Registrar's Office during the
first week of the semester in which they are to graduate. If they expect
to meet degree requirements during the summer, they should notify the
Regis trar's Office by the first week of summer. A diploma is not ordered
until this requirement is met.
Seniors expecting to teach must have a physical examination and a
chest x-ray or tuberculin skin test during their senior year. Arrangements
should be made with the college Infirmary at least two months prior to
graduation.

Campus Ministry
The Catholic and Protestant churches of the community support a
ministry to students through two ordained persons. The Newman Center is located adjacent to the campus at 344 Normal Avenue. The
United Protestant Ministry is located at 206 Maple Avenue.
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Student Financial Aid
Scholarships
The State Scholarship program administered by the Pennsylvania
Higher Education Assistance Agency is to provide Scholarship funds to
worthy students for post-secondary school education. Awards range from
$200 to $1000 per year.
GROUP I SCHOLARSHIPS-Freshman Academic and NeedEach year approximately 5000 semifinalists are selected because they
scored highest on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Monetary awards are
dependent upon the student's demonstrated need. Students must take
the Scholastic Aptitude Test during the March or May administration
of their junior year in secondary school. The Agency forwards a scholarship application automatically.
GROUP IIA SCHOLARSHIPS-Freshman Financial NeedThe primary emphasis in this group is on the student's need for financial
assistance to pay educational costs. Students must score at least 800 combined Verbal-Math on the Scholastic Aptitude Test during their junior
year. Applications may be secured by contacting the secondary school
counselor or the Agency. Applications for Group IIA must be received
by P.H.E.A.A. no later than November 1 of the student's senior year
in high school.
GROUP III SCHOLARSHIPS-Special Freshman and Upperclassmen-These awards are designed for college sophomores, juniors
and seniors as well as freshmen who enter after a lapse of at least one
calendar year between secondary school graduation and college enrollment. Students must submit a completed application directly to the
Agency. Applications are available from the P.H.E.A.A. and in the
office of the Assistant Dean of Students. They must be submitted between April 1 and May 30 immediately preceeding the academic year
for which they are requesting scholarship assistance.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS are made
available to exceptionally needy students who would not be able to attend
college without a grant. Awards are from $200 to $800 per year, depending on need as shown by analysis by the College Scholarship Service.
Grants are matched with other financial aid. This may be done
through National Defense Education Act loans or Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency Scholarships, local scholarships and student
employment on the campus.
Through this plan an exceptionally needy student could conceivably
finance his way thrpugh college by the packaging of grants, loans and
employment.
Applications may be obtained from the office of the Assistant Dean
of Students and are due by April 1 of each year.
HANNAH KENT SCHOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.
(Awarded through the Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers
Association.) Two high school seniors entering Slippery Rock State

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College will be the recipients of a four-year scholarship in the amount of
$150 per year for four years. Applications should be sent to the Assistant Dean of Students no later than March 1.

J. V. RITTS SCHOLARSHIPS. Through the generosity of the
late J. V. Ritts, limited aid may be made available each semester for the
residents of Butler County who could not otherwise attend Slippery
Rock State College. A student must have attended Slippery Rock for at
least one semester to be eligible for one of these $50 awards. Applications for these scholarships are made to the Assistant Dean of Students.
Each applicant is interviewed by a special committee of college personnel. The following criteria have been established for making these
awards:
1. Actual financial need for this scholarship.
2. Quality of academic work completed at the college.
3. The assurance that the student will complete all college requirements and obtain a degree.
4. A pl,easant and suitable personality-a requisite for a good
teacher.
THETA XI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. Two
scholarships are awarded annually to upperclass men who have demonstrated scholarship, need and efforts at self support. Applications are due
May 1. Additional information may be obtained from the Assistant Dean
of Students.

Loan Funds
THE LOAN PLAN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY. The purpose of the
P.H.E.A.A. is to improve the higher educational opportunities of persons
who are residents of Pennsylvania and who are attending approved
institutions of higher learning in this state or elsewhere in the United
States, by providing loans for such persons to assist them in meeting
their expenses of higher education.
The Agency, through guaranty loan agreements with commercial
banks, will enable the banks of Pennsylvania to make long term, personal loans to qualifying students to help pay their college expenses. A student may apply for these funds at one of the participating banks. The
cooperation of the participating banks makes possible lower interest
charges (3 % if parents earn ,under $ 15,000 per year) and longer repayment periods (up to ten years) than are available'for ordinary personal loans. Additional information can he obtained from the Assistant
Dean of Students or from the P.H.E.A.A.
A maximum of $1000 per school year may be borrowed.
NATIONAL DEFENSE STUDENT LOANS. Slippery Rock
is participating in the National Defense Student Loan Program. To be
eligible for these loans, students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student. They
must carry at least one-half the normal full-time academic workload and
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begins one year after the completion of full-time study and may be spn;ad
over,_a ten-year period. The interest rate of 3 percent per year· 'on the
unpaid balance starts one year after the completion of full-time study.
According to the act, any student who teaches in the elementary
schools, secondary schools and institutions of higher learning will have
10 percent of the loan and interest cancelled per year of taeaching service
up to a maximum of '50 percent. Teachers of Special Education and
teachers in designated high P'ercentage of low income districts are eligible
to receive a 15 percent forgiveness up to a 100 percent cancellation of the
loan.
Upperclass students may obtain application forms and a Parents'
Confid,e ntial Statement in the office of the Assistant Dean of Students
anytime during the school year. Incoming freshmen may obtain an application from the Assistant Dean of Students, however, the Parents'
Confidential Statement must be secured from the high school office.
Application for loans for the summer and first semester and the
full academic year must be completed by April 1 and by November 1
for the second semester.
LEILA VINCENT LOAN FUND. A loan of one hundred dollars will be made to a senior woman each year from the Leila Vincent
Loan Fund. Applications should be made to the Assistant Dean of
Students.
THE Y.W.C.A. EMERGENCY LOAN FUND. The purpose
of the fund is to provide a limited (max. $30.00) short term loan. A
processing fee of 50c will be charged for each loan. The loan must be
repaid within one month, but must not exceed the school term in which
the application was processed. Applications are available in the office of
the Assistant Dean of Students.
ALUMNI STUDENT AID FUND. The alumni and friends
of the college have .established a fund for the purpose of aiding students
to obtain an education in this school. The student must be either a junior
or senior and must demonstrate evidence of need. He may borrow a
maximum of $300 which must be paid back at 6 percent interest within
one year after termination of education. Applications are available from
Mrs. Robert Smiley, 239 Normal Avenue, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
16057.
U. S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION TRAINEESHIPS FOR
STUDENTS PREPARING TO BECOME TEACHERS OF
SPECIAL EDUCATION. Slippery Rock State College, through its
Department of Special Education, received Federal Grants under Public Law 88-164 for the purpose of awarding junior-year and senioryear traineeships for students pPeparing to become teachers of mentally
retarded or physically handicapped children. The junior-year traineeships
provide $300 for use of the student in whatever way necessary, and
pays for his tuition. The senior-year traineeships provide an $800 grant
to the student plus payment of his tuition. These grants are designed to
assist worthy Special Education teacher candidates to pursue their
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training and add to the supply of qualified teachers of these tyP'es of
children; For further information on these grants, contact the Director
of Special Education, Slippery Rock State College.
OTHER LOAN FUNDS. Loans are also available for students
from industrial, professional and fraternal organizations such as the
Economic and Business Foundation, The William Henry Fitch Memorial Trust, The General Electric Company, The George M. Pullman
Educational Foundation, The Knights Templar Educational Foundation, the George W. Wright Student Aid Fund and many others.
Information concerning these loans may be obtained by writing to
the Assistant Dean of Students.
WARREN T. STRAIN GEOGRAPHY MEMORIAL
FUND. The Warren T. Strain Geography Memorial Fund was established to Zeta Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon, National Geography Fraternity, in memory of Dr. Warren T. Strain, w ho was Head
of the Geography Department from 1935 until 1961. From this fund
a scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior who has shown
outstanding ability and achievement in geography and has proven his
loyalty to the ideals of the college.
The trustees of the fund, composed of the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Students, and the Sponsor of Gamma Theta Upsilon
recommend the recipient of the scholarship.
THE DR. MATILDA BAILEY AWARDS-freshman, sophomore, and junior-are presented annually at the Kappa Delta Pi Awards
Assembly. Recipients are chosen by the English department on a basis of
scholarship, creativity and excellence in the field of English. Only English majors are eligible and each receives a scholarship award of $200.
Dr. Matilda Bailey, A.B., M .A., Ph.D., L.L.D ., who is nationally
and internationally known for the books she has written for the American Book Company in the field of English, began her teaching career at
Slippery Rock, and is still a visiting professor in the Englsh Department.
DR. MARGARET V. RHOADS TEACHER LAUREATE
A WARD. Annually, at the Kappa Delta Pi Awards Assembly, a faculty member may be elected by the students of all honorary fraternities
to receive a coveted teaching laureate award. A faculty member, to be
considered, must show high academic excellence in his subject field, an
ability to communicate and teach; he must have a humanitarian interest
in his students and his college, and he should be a contributor to recent
scholarship in his field.
A faculty member so elected will not be informed of his honor until
the time of recognition in the assembly. His name will be inscribed on
the plaque named for Dr. Margaret V. Rhoads, professor of mathematics,
who died in 1962 and who for over thirty years was an outstanding
teacher at Slippery Rock. The laureate professor receives a trophy. This
award, sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi has been accorded to: Dr. Robert
D. Duncan-1963, Dr. Albert Schmittlein-1964, Mr. Charles Shaw1965, Dr. Raymond Miller-1966, Mr. James W. McKay-1967, and
Mr. Thomas Lambert-1968.
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College Regulations
Housing Regulations
All women are required to live in a residence hall except those commuting from home, or those over twenty-one years of age.
Freshman men, except commuting students, are required to live in
a residence hall while upperclassmen may reside in college approved
housing in the community. Men over twenty-one years of age are not
bound by any housing restrictions.
The Assistant Dean of Men and Assistant Dean of Women are in
charge of assignments to residence halls. Information concerning housing
is sent to each student in May for the following school year. Final
housing assignments are made in August and is mad e on a yearly basis.
Changes are made only in unusual Circumstances.
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Students living in approved housing (including fraternities) must
notify the Dean of Men or Dean of Women immediately of any change
of address. Failure to do so will be a violation of college regulations and
disciplinary action may result.
Other than the Patterson, Summit, and Riviera Hall main lounges,
women are not permitted in any on or off-campus male residence quarters, with the exception of chaperoned social events in fraternity houses,
which have been approved by, and registered with, the college.
Commuting students are defined as those students residing outside
the Boro limits with a member of their immediate family.
College officers working in the area of student housing establish
and maintain standards of safety, health, comfort, and study conditions
in approved off-campus residences where undergraduate men reside. A
list of approved housing is available in the offices of the Assistant Deans
of Men or Women.
Students who reside in a residence hall must eat in college dining
facilities.
There are a limited number of rooms and apartments available for
eligible students in the community. Student teachers reside in private
homes or apartments in the community in which they teach.
Men are not permitted in women's living quarters on or off campus,
except during regularly scheduled open house visiting hours in the womens' residence halls or with the express approval of the Dean of Women.
All studen ts must register their housing address with the college
by completing a housing card each year.

Appliances In Dormitories
The dormitories are used as residence halls, not as light housekeeping units. Only the following appliances may be stored or used in student rooms, and these appliances are to be in safe operating condition:
clock, heating pad, lamps, radio, record player, shaver and hairdryer.

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Room Rates for Guests
Guests must be registered with the Director of the respective residence hall. The rate is $1.50 plus $.08 tax per night.

Soliciting
No business or soliciting is permitted in the residence halls unless
approved by the Office of the Dean of Men or Dean of Women.

Closing of Dormitories
Dormitories will be closed to all students during regular vacation
periods as listed on the college calendar, and also during the period between semesters or summer sessions.
All students will be expected to leave dormitories not later than
5 :00 P.M. on the day preceding a vacation per-iod and should not return
before 2 :00 P.M. the day preceding re-opening of school.
Between semesters the vacation period is interpreted to begin the day
following a student's last examination. The residence halls close at 5 :00
P.M. following graduation or at 5 :00 P.M. the day following examinations, if there is no graduation. Residence halls will remain open between
the pre-, regular- and post-sessions of summer school.
Exceptions to the rules reganling residence halls may be granted
by the Dean of Men or Dean of Women in unusual circumstances.

Fire Drill Procedure
Fire drill directions are posted in each classroom and in each hall of
the college buildings. Students are expected to act promptly according to
directions. It is to every student's advantage to become acquainted with
the proper exit from any location in the buildings on the Campus. Dormitory students are responsible for prompt action during fire drills.

Entertainment of Members of Opposite Sex
In Residence Quarters
Under no circumstances other than an approved· "open house" in
residence halls are students permitted to entertain members of the opposite sex in a room providing sleeping quarters.
Entertainment of members of the opposite sex is permissible in
specifically approved residence hall areas, and in fraternities during
chaperoned parties. No such entertainment is ever permitted in "approved" or "unapproved" housing.

Initiations
Students in charge of these activities are asked to conduct them in
such a manner that those being initiated will not be required or allowed
to appear in classes or the dining room peculiarly attired or accompanied,
and not to engage in any practices which are dangerous to the health
or welfare of individual students or the student body.

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Finan'Cial Obligations
Students failing to discharge any financial obligations owed the
College may be refused registration in the College for future work,
and/or may be denied transcripts of their grades.
Students must discharge their financial obligations to their householders.
Students who have failed to meet their just financial obligations
and whose conduct thus reflects unfavorably upon the College may be
subject to disciplinary action.
Library books and materials, laboratory and physical education
equipment and other College equipment available for loan to students
must be checked out according to established procedures, used with appropriate and reasonable care, and returned promptly.

Gambling
Gambling is prohibited by law in Pennsylvania.

Use of Alcoholic Beverages
Students are expected to observe laws of the State of Pennsylvania and the ordinances of the town of Slippery Rock inclwding those
which forbid the sale or gift of intoxicants to minors.
The possession or consumption of beer, or other intoxicating beverages by any student on College property, in residence halls, or student
rooming houses, approved housing and fraternities, will not be permitted
at any time.
For students twenty-one years of age and over, inappropriate behavior resulting from consumption of beer, or other intoxicating liquor
will not be tolerated.
No beer, or other intoxicating beverages may be served at any
student function on or off campus. Violation of this rule may result in
disciplinary action against the sponsoring organization as well as individuals involved.

Use of Drugs
The possession or use of narcotic drugs, as Opium and Marijuana,
or dangerous drugs, as Hallucinogenics including LSD, are prohibited
by Pennsylvania law. Possession or use of these drugs, either on or off
campus, may subject the user to disciplinary action including possib1'e
suspension from the institution.

Honesty
Honesty is essential to good citizenship. The College assumes
that its students will be honest in their contracts with the College and
their fellow students.

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Any student who furnishes false or misleading information on
admission, registration, personnel, or other College forms or who alters
College records is subject to disciplinary action. Dishonesty in class, laboratory work, or extra-curricular activities, or tests, is regarded also as a
serious breach of conduct and subject to disciplinary action.
Theft - Students involved in theft on or off the campus may
be subject to discipl-inary action by the college.

Group Conduct
Students who represent the College either as part1c1pants or
spectators at entertainment events, lectures, sports events, and the like,
either on campus or out of town are expected to behave in a manner
which will reflect credit upon Slippery Rock State College.
Student groups sponsoring social events are expected to be especially
careful to display thoughtfulness and courtesy to all guests.
Any student who participates in action which leads to a riotous
disturbance may be subject to disciplinary action.
Students involved in off-campus behavior which is detrimental to
the college or generally unbecoming a Slippery Rock student may be
subject to disciplinary action.

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Dress
Most college graduates will enter occupational fields in which the
common mode of attire will be semiformal. The college graduate, in the
community in which he resides, will frequently have social obligations
which dictate a relatively high standard of dress. He should be careful
in his selection of clothes and casual in the manner in which he wears
them. The college student should develop habitual neatness and clean°
liness, and an imtinctive sense of what constitutes appropriate dress.
The student shall use his own discretion concerning the appropriate
dress for -the various activities on campus.

Wom en's Hours
For specific hours on housing regulations for women, please refer
to living standards for resident students under the section ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN STUDENTS.

Student Publications
The student newspaper, The R ocket; the yearbook, Saxigena; and
the student literary magazine, Ginger Hill; are publications for and
managed by students.
The editorial policy for the above mentioned publications is established by the student editors and are in keeping with good responsible
journalistic practices.
The faculty sponsors serve in an advisory capacity.

Use of Student Records
Student records are considered confid.ential information. Academic
transcripts are released only at the request of the individual student. Student records are available only to authorized college persons. These
records are never released fo inquirers outside the college but may be
interpreted by authorized college officials. Registration with the Placement Office is considered authorization to release the Placement file to
prospective employers.

Illegal Use of Dining Card
The penalty for illegal use of a dining hall card will be a ten dollar fine each to the individual or individuals responsible for this violation.
Other disciplinary action may also be taken. Fine to be paid in the Fees
Office, within two weeks of the offense.
Students who have not paid dining hall fees and attempt to eat without payment will be required to purchase a dining hall pass for the
semester.

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Scheduling Social Events
For any group wishing to hold a social event the following procedure is necessary:
1. Procure an application for the special event from the Public
Relations office, and fill in the required information.
2. Have the sponsor sign the form and get any other required signatures as designated by the Director of Public Relations, i.e., the
Dean of Men or Dean of Women.
3. Return the completed application to the Director of Public Relations for scheduling.
This procedure is to be followed both when the event is scheduled
in the Green and White Calendar and when it is not. For formal affairs
the blank will need to be filed at least two weeks before the date desired.
For informal events at least a week is required.
The security officer is asked to dismiss any social meeting for which
he does not have an official notice.
Social events during the week will terminate in time for women
students to reach their residence halls by the scheduled closing hours as
listed in the Women's Living Standards.
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Motor Vehicles
I.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. All students who expect -at any time to drive a motor vehicle
to the college and who are eligible to park on campus are required to obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Assistant
Dean of Men or Assistant Dean of Women, and to purchase
a parking decal in the Fees Office.
B. The person in whose name the vehicle is registered and to
whom a parking decal is issued will be held responsible regardless of who is operating the vehicle.
C. Only senior students and bonafide commuting students are
permitted to posses and operate motor vehicles on the campus
or in the boro of Slippery Rock. Freshmen, sophomores, or
juniors who live beyond the limits of Slippery Rock Borough
and must use their cars to commute to the college are classified
as commuting students.
D. All appeals for exceptions to the above regulations must be
submitted, in writing, to the Parking Committee.
E. Penalties for violation of the above regulations are as follows:
1. Failure to register a vehicle legally allowed on campus •..
Fine $5.00
2. !legal possession or registration of a vehicle on campus or
in the borough ... Fine $15.00
3. Second violation of registration procedure will result in disciplinary action from the office of the Dean of Men or
Dean of Women.

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II.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
A. A student owner or driver of a motor vehicle to be parked on
campus during the academic year must obtain a certificate of
eligibility from either the Assistant Dean of Men or Assistant
Dean of vVomen. T _his certificate will be granted by producing
proof of ownership for the vehicle, proof of eligibili,ty, and
proof of insurance.
B. All vehicles belonging to eligible students must be registered.
The registration will be handled in the Fees Office upon the
presentation of a certificate of eligibility. A decal must be
purchased at the cost of fifty cents. The decal must be displayed
on the upper portion of the rear bumper of the car or in an
equally conspicuous place on other vehicles.

III.

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
A. Parking is restricted to assigned areas.
B. Driving on campus streets shall always be with care and
caution.
C. All traffic signs must be obeyed:
D. The drive in front of Miller A~ditorium is reserved for
visitors.
E. Interference with Security Officers will result in disciplinary
action.

IV.

PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS:
A. The following penalties will be enforced:
l. First offense ... Fine $ 1.00
2. Second offense ... Fine $3.00
3. Third offense ... Fine $5 .00
4. More than three violations will result in disciplinary action
from the office of the Dean of Men or Dean of Women.
5. Illegal removal of signs will result in disciplinary action
from the office of the Dean of Men or Dean of Women.
6. Failure to pay fines will result in the withholding of grades
and records.
B. Fines are to be paid in the F ees Office, within two weeks of
the date of violation.
C. All excessive violations are subject to referral to the Committee
on Student Affairs.

V.

TEMPORARY PARKING. T emporary parking permits are
available for limited time periods by contacting the Assistant Dean
of Women or the Assistant Dean of Men.

VI.

COOPERATION IS NECESSARY in solving the traffic and
parking problem on the Slippery Rock Stare College campus.

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Types of Disciplinary Action
The Committee on Student Affairs is responsible for dealing with
behavior unbecoming a Slippery Rock student. It meets only when there
is a possibility a student should be suspended from the college. (The
Dean of Men or Dean of Women may place a student on Social Probation without referral to the Committee.) All decisions of the Committee are referred to the President of the college for approval. Possible
actions by this Committee are as follows:

Disciplinary Dismissal-A permanent dismissal from college without possibility of reinstatement. All fees paid are forfeited.
Disciplinary Suspension-A suspension from college for a period
of time specified by the Committee. Reinstatement is possible by applying to the Committee on Student Affairs for permission to apply for
readmission. All fees paid are forfeited.
Students suspended are denied permission to visit the campus.

So cial Probation includes:
1. Permission to remain in college with the understanding that
further behavior difficulty may result in a reconsideration of all misconduct and appropriate actions taken;
2. Possible denial of permission to represent the college in intercollegiate activity while on probation;
3. Denial of permission to student teach while on probation;
4. Social Probation may also include restrictions pertaining to:
( 1 ) place of residence
( 2) place of dining
( 3) participation in campus activities
( 5) time due in individual residence hall and in specified room
( 6) other restrictions as deemed necessary.
5. An individual may he placed on Social Probation by the O££ice of
the Dean of Men or Dean of Women without referral to the Committee on Student Affairs.
Official Warning and demerits are actions imposed by the Offices of
the Dean of Men and Dean of Women and are defined by those offices.
Students may be referred to this committee by the Dean of
Men, Dean of Women, or Dean of Students.

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Academic Policies
Student Absence Policy
Each faculty member is at liberty to determine the absence policy
for his classes except that attendance cannot be required for classes or
field trips held outside the regular schedule. Each faculty member should
clarif y his absence policy during the first class meeting. It is understood
that absence does not excuse a student from course work and responsi-.
bility.

Classification of Students
Four distinct fields of preparation are open to students, namely, the
elementary curriculum, the secondary curriculum, the health and physical
education curriculum, and the liberal arts curriculum. The classification
of a student is determined by the number of semester hours he has completed in his chosen field. The semester hour requirements for class
standing are as follows :
95 semester hours or more ................................................ Senior
63-94 semester hours ........................................................ ] unior
28-62 semester hours ..................................................Sophomore
Fewer than 28 semester hours .................................... Freshman
The student should consult the dean of instruction concerning any
question pertaining to classification.

Advisory Program
Each student will be assigned a faculty advisor by a department
chairman. Both the faculty member and th e student will be within the
same curriculum. Secondary Education students will have faculty advisors who teach in their major field. The purpose of the advisory system
is to provide a means whereby students can discuss the problems they
encountered in both professional and practical situations. Advisors will be
assigned in the freshman year and continue throughout the sophomore
year.

Scholarship R equirement Policy
REPORTING
A report of a student's grades is sent to his home address at the close
of each semester. A report for freshmen is also sent at the close of each
nine-week period.
GRADING SYSTEM
The following system of marking has been adopted by the faculty:
A-Excellent
F-Failure
B-Good
I-Incomplete
C-Satisfactory
WP-Withdrawal Passing
D-Credit
WF-Withdrawal Failing
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QUALITY POINT CONVERSION
The grade symbols are translated into quality points as follows:
each semester hour with a grade of A counts four ( 4) quality points;
B, thriee (3) points; C, two (2) points; D, one (1) point. A grade of
F and WF has no (0) quality point value.
QUALITY POINT RATING
The quality point rating is computed by dividing the total quality
points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Courses
taken at other colleges for transfer are not computed in the quality point
rating.
ACADEMIC STANDING

A student whose cumulative quality point rating is 2.0 or higher
has satisfactory academic standing.
UNSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC STANDING
A student with a cumulative quality point rating of less tha~ 2.0
is either placed on academic probation or is subject to academic suspension
under the provisions of Academic Probation and Suspension.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION
1.
2.

A student has unsatisfactory academic standing whenever his cumulative quality point rating is less than 2.0.
A student receiving a quality point rating of less than 1.0 for any
semester will be suspended unless their cumulative quality point
average is above 2.0.

3.

Students on academic probation may not register for more than
fifteen (15) semester hours during the subsequent semester and
may be restricted to fewer hours by either the academic advisor or
the dean of the school in which he is enrolled.

4.

If at the end of the junior year, or its equivalent (95 semester
hours), a student has a cumulative quality point rating of less than
2.0, he w ill automatically be suspended. The student is not eligible
to be readmitted to Slippery Rock State College.
A stud,e nt will not be continued on academic probation for a period
of more than three semesters.
A student with a standing of academic probation must reduce his
quality point deficiency by ½ during each succeeding semester
of attendance.

5.
6.

Example:

A student carrying fifteen (15) semester hours and receiving the following grades for the semester would
have a quality point rating of 1. 73.

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1st course~3 sem. hrs.
2nd course-2 sem. hrs.
3rd course-3 sem. hrs.
4th course-3 sem hrs.
5th course-3 sem. hrs.
6th course-I sem. hr.
15 sem. hrs.

C
D
A
D
F
B

3 x 2= 6 quality pts.
2 x 1= 2 quality pts.
3 x 4=12 quality pts.
3 x 1= 3 quality pts.
3 x 0= 0 quality pts;
1 x 3= 3 quality pts.
26 quality pts.
26--;---15= 1.73

The student should have a minimum of thirty (30) quality points
( 15 x 2.0) to be in good academic standing. Therefore, the deficiency
is four ( 4) quality points ( 30-26). The student would be required to
remove two (2) quality points of the deficit ( ½ of 4) during the next
semester of attendance, or in other words, earn two (2) points above
the "C" average during the next semester.

Readmission
1.

Any student suspended from Slippery Rock State College for academic reasons is entitled to apply to the Dean of Academic Affairs
for readmission after two semesters of suspension.

2.

A student is not eligible to return to Slippery Rock State College
after receiving two academic suspensions.

3.

Credits earned at another college while a student is either on academic probation or suspension cannot be transferred to Slippery
Rock State College for credit.

Student Load
The number of credit hours a student may carry will be determined
by the cumulative quality-point rating as follows:
A. If the cumulative quality-point rating is less than 2.000, the maximum credit hour load is 15 semester hours, inclusive of any repeat
courses which are scheduled.
B. When the cumulative quality-point rating is 2.000 or above, but less
than 3.000, a normal credit hour load ( 15 to 18 semester hours) is
permitted.
C. If the cumulative quality-point rating is 3.000 or more, a course load
up to a maximum of 20 semester hours is permitted, provided that
prior approval is secured from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
D. Under certain conditions it is possible for students to take courses by
examination and for credit in a subject field. Registration for the
courses is mandatory. Further information may be obtained from the
Dean of Academic Affairs.
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Cheating
1.

The disposition of the problem as it relates to class activities is to be
made by the individual teacher.

2.

The teacher is to inform the department chairman of the problem
and its resolution.
The department chairman is to forward this information to the
Dean of Academic Affairs' office; this information will be given to
the Dean of Students and placed in the student's permanent folder.

3.

Dean's List
Each semester a scholarship list, known as the Dean's List, is made
public. To be eligible for inclusion on this list a student must attain a
quality point average of 3.25 or better. The student must be carrying
at least 14 semester hours of classes. Summer school grades are not used
in calculating quality point average for the Dean's List.

Graduation Honors
To acquire honors for graduation the following quality point rating
should be attained:
Cum Laude ............................................................................ 3.250 - 3.490
Magna Cum Laude ................................................................ 3.50 - 3.749
Summa Cum Laude ................................................................ 3.75 - 4.00

Final Examinations
At the termination of a course a two-hour examination is administered covering the work. Class work is suspended at the close of each
semester when the final examinations are given.

Foreign Language and The Liberal Arts Student
Candidates for admission to the Liberal Arts at Slippery Rock arc
strongly encouraged to complete at least two years of one foreign lan·
guage in their high school programs.

In electing his foreign language, a Liberal Arts student will be
placed in a course, the level of which shall be determined by placement
tests.
All Liberal Arts students will be required to complete satisfactorily
a minimum of six semester hours in a modern language at the second
year level or above unless excused by virtue of proficiency or by virtue of
credits transferred from another accredited college.

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Associated Women Students
The Associated Women Students, A.W.S., is the women students'
governing body of Slippery Rock State College. It is the organized
group of undergraduate women, and concerns itself with creating a
sense of unity and fellowship, legislating and enacting social regulations
and acting as a coordination of all women's activities. The nucleus of
A.W.S. is the General Council which is composed of the officers, two
representatives from each class and a representative from every recognized women's activity on campus. The legislative branch of A.W.S. is
Women's Senate and the House Councils and the Women's Judicial
Board is the judicial branch of A.W.S.
Advisor: Miss Dina Natali, Assistant Dean of Women

Women's Sen ate
Women's Senate is the legislative branch of A.W.S. Membership is
comprised of the elected president of Senate plus the president of each
House Council and the House Council representative to Senate. This
group meets bi-weekly to establish living standards, to consider special
permissions for dormitory women and to review legislative decisions.

House Councils
Each women's residence hall has a House Council whose members
are elected from that residence hall and who enforce regulations made
by Senate and goV'e rns itself according to Senate's provisions. This group
meets bi-weekly to establish a college democracy in the residence halls
as a form of social control, to develop good qualities of leadership, to
establish college spirt and academic atmosphere within the residence hall
and to handle minor judicial cases.

Women's Judicial Board
Women's Judicial Board is the judicial branch of A.W.S. It consists of fiv>e appointed members: one senior, two juniors, one sophomore,
and one freshman who meet when necessary to handle cases of women
students' infractions of residence halls and/or campus policies that are
of a too serious nature to be handled by House Councils and that are
referred to the Judicial Board by House Council, or by the Dean of
Women or one of her staff. It is an organization designed to aid in the
development of the individual in her social responsibilty and maturity.

Living Standards for Resident Women
1968-1969
Approved April 1, 1968 by Senate
Published by the Women's Senate
Slippery Rock State College
Slippery Rock State College counts life in women's residences an
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effort is made to provide physical comfort, privacy for each student and
at the same time opportunity for companionship and constructive group
activity. Simple, attractive decor is planned in the knowledge that the
atmosphere of one's campus home has an important relationship to her
total well-being.
The College entrusts to elected undergraduate student leaders the
making and enforcing of general regulations with regard to hours, study
conditions, and social standards. The group so empowered is known as the
Women's Senate, a branch of A.W.S. This endorsement of student
government means that the College not only has faith in student judgment, but also sees, in their assuming this type of responsibility, educational value for all women students. Serious problems are always referred to the Dean of W ome'1 and her staff for counseling or action.
The items which follow represent the best thinking and accumulated experience of elected women student leaders in consultation with
other students and staff members. Each woman student is held responsible
for a knowledge of the contents and for cooperation in spirit and in fact.
These rules have been made up in accordance with the day-to-day needs of
the resident women. It is realized, however, that unusual circumstances
do arise. In such an occurrence, the student should see either the H all
Advisor on her hall or the Residence Director. Through wise guidance,
through understanding the potential of group living for personal enrichment of each member of a household, through constant growth in sensitivity to the rights and needs of others, and through the exercise of selfrestraint, living in the College community can be a rich and rewarding
experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.

Laundry Facilities:
Each girl living in r-esidence is responsible for the launderi ng of her
own clothing and towels. Bed linen is laundered by the College. _Coin
operated w ashers and dryers are provided. No laundering is permitted in the individual bathrooms. Ironing boards are provided and the
students furnish their own irons. Ironing is done in the laundry
rooms or ironing rooms.

2.

Meals:
Meal service begins the first day of the Freshmen Orientation as
stated on the calendar, and continues until the last day of the term,
except during stated recesses of the College. Every undergraduate
resident receives a meal ticket which she must show each time she uses
the cafeteria for meals.

GENERAL HOUSING RULES:
As any other community, the College has rules which every student
upholds. Women residents agree to observe the rules set forth in this
booklet by the Women's Senate.

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1.

The "\Vomen's Senate, branch of A.W.S., is the body authorized
by the C-Ollege to establish and maintain regiilations for all undergraduat,e women residents. The Senate works cooperatively with the
Dean of Women and her staff.

2.

Men are not permitted above or below the main floor without permission of the Residence Director except from 2 :00 p.m. to 5 :00
p.m. on Sundays or other special visitation days.

3.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any college residence.

4.

Women students may not leave the residence alone after 10 :30
p.m., Sunday through Thursday without special permission of the
Residence Director.

5.

Students who wish to babysit or work in the evening should inform
the Residence Director. Women will be granted free 12:00's Sunday through Thursday; until 1 :00 a.m. on Friday and 2 :00 a.m.
on Saturday for babysitting or work.

6.

Window screens must remain in the windows at all times. Blinds
or drapes are to be closed at any time when lights are turned on in
in the rooms.

7.

Animals or pets are not permitted in the residences.

8.

Individually owned sunlamps are prohibited but are available in
the Infirmary to be used under the direction of a physician or a
nurse.

9.

Selling or soliciting in the VVomen's Residence Halls without permission from the Dean of Women's Office is prohibited. All Residence halls shall ke-ep their present policies for announcing sales as
set up by the individual House Councils. There will be NO
soliciting from door to door. Time for selling is from 10 :00 p.m.
to 10 :30 p.m. or 7 :00 a.m. to 9 :00 a.m. in the lobby only.

10.

Food delivered to the dormitory lobby will be accepted up until the
following times:
Sunday through Thursday ........................ 12 :00 p.m.
Friday ........................................................ 1 :00 a.m.
Siaturday .................................................... 2 :00 a.m.
During the week the girls ordering food must go to the lobby door
with the money after 10 :30 p.m. This also includes Sunday. The
delivery man will not be permitted in the lobby after 10 :30 p.m.

11.

GUESTS: In each lobby, a gentleman guest gives his name, and
the name of the woman he wishes to see, to the receptionist at the
desk. She, in turn, telephones the girl and announces the caller.
The girl comes to the lobby to meet her guest. The guest may not
speak from the desk phone. In case of a woman guest, the woman
resident may request that the guest be permitted to go to her room.
Any guest not abiding by this regulation will forfeit the right to
visit in the residence halls.

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12.

Senior women and commuters are permitted to have automobiles
on the campus, if they are registered with the Assistant Dean of
Women's Office. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are NOT
permitted to have automobiles while living on campus. In an emergency, temporary arrangements for a car may be made through the
Assistant Dean of Women's Office.

13.

No resident may stay overnight in town or in another residence hall
Sunday through Thursday, other than the one to which she is officially assigned, without special permission fr om the Dean of
Women. Intradorm overnight visitation is permitted on weekends.*

14.

No state owned property may be removed from any room. Privately
owned residence halls have their own rules and these should be
followed.

15.

No painting or redecorating of rooms may be done without permission of the D ean of Women.

16.

All women should feel responsible for maintaining neatness and
order in the resi dence hall lounges, halls, and utility rooms. It is up
to the Hall Advisor to give a demerit, at her own discretion, if a
girl is found to be careless or destructive in her use of residence hall
facilities.

17.

Sunday afternoon visiting hours are from 2 :00 to 5 :00 p.m. Only
the family may visit the · girl's room. No boyfriends are permitted
above or below the ground level, except with permission of the
Residence Director ( unless accompanied by parents) . All men must
be out of the rooms by 5 :00 p.m. A man may help a girl move in
or out of the room. However, he must leave the room immediately.
The Residence Director must be informed if a man is to be above
the ground level.

18.

There is to be no talking out of the windows or up to the windows.
One week of Social Campus will be given for these violations.

19.

Fraternity houses, men's residences off-campus, men's rooms, and
rooms in private homes are off-limits at all times, except at special
parties when a chaperone is present. This does not include permission to visit in men's residence hall lounges or rooms at the hours
as stated and controlled by the men's government.

20.

Women 21 years of age and over are permitted to live off campus.
They will not need to have prior approval and will make their own
housing arrangements; however, they must notify the college, by
the given deadline, prior to the opening of the semester, and must
submit thei r housing address. They may be required to live on campus if proper notification is not given before the deadline stated,
or for disciplinary reasons. Any student 21 years of age or over,
who would decide to live off campus after the beginning of the
semester has begun, would forfeit her housing payment.
*The visitor must check in with the Residence Director of the
residence hall which she is visiting.

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HOUSE GUESTS: CARE OF ROOM AND RESIDENCE:
House Guests;
1. Weekend house guests are permitted when suitable facilities are
available. Each guest must have a hostess. A guest must be registered at the residence desk on the day or her arrival and a fee of
$1.58 paid in advance.
2. If a student is away, her bed may not be occupied without her
consent.
3. House guests are expected to abide by all the rules of this residence.
The hostess must assume responsibility for any infraction of rules
by her guest.
Care of Room and Reside-nee Halls
1. Each ~irl is responsible for keeping her own room in good order
and for taking care of all property and facilities. Any damages will
be charged.
2. Each girl is expected to keep her room clean and presentable at all
times.
3. The staff of the Dean of Women will make periodic, announced,
room checks for cleanliness of the room and safety of electrical appliances in each room.

WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY PERMISSIONS:
W ee'kend Permission
A. The Dean of Women must have, for every woman student who is
under 21 years of age, a permission form stating that she may be
away from the residence on weekends. The form must be signed by
the parents and will be kept on file. A student is permitted to be
absent from her residence only as indicated on the permission form.
B. No girl under 21 years of age shall stay in an out-of-town hotel or
motel, unless a letter from the girl's parents or guardian is sent to
the Residence Director, giving permission for each separate occasion. Any girls affected by regularly scheduled activities of College
Organizations should see their Residence Director to make arrangements for specific trips.
C. Weekends away from the residence means Friday and/or Saturday
nights. Everyone must be back in her residence Sunday evening at
12 :00 p.m., if returning on Sunday.
D. Any time a resident student returns to campus during the weekend
period, even if it is before her planned time of return, she must sign
in from the weekend. If she plans to go out during the weekend
period, she must sign out again. First semester freshmen must send
postcards home each time they sign out for the weekend.
Weekend Boo'k:
The Weekend Book will be signed in full at the exact time of departure for the weekend. If a girl is delayed later than her intended

return, it is her responsibility to call the Residence Director. If a girl
fails to call the Residence Director upon missing her curfew, she will
receive one week of Strict Campus. First semester freshmen are required
to send postcards for each weekend they le.ive campus.
Overnight Permission:
Girls are permitted to sign out in the weekend book during a weekend, or sign out for an overnight during the week, up until their respective class curfew hour. No calls will be made to the student's home
before these stated hours unless the student is going to a place other than
home. An overnight permission may be granted by a Residence Director
or Hall Advisor.
Holiday Permission:
The hour of return from an official college holiday will be 12 :00
p.m. the evening preceding the scheduled start of classes, if returning that
day. The hour above will also be in effect for the evening preceding the
first day of a new semester.
Signing-In:
Women students will not be penalized for failing to sign in before
their respective curfew hours, whether it be during the week or week-end.
SPECIFIC HOUSING RULES:
Recreation Hours:
The time between 4 :00 p.m. and 7 :00 p.m. and the time between
10 :00 p.m. and 11 :00 p.m. have been set aside as weekday break hours.
On the weekend the following hours are to be determined by the respective residence hall House Councils:
Friday night .......................... 11 :00 p.m. to 1 :30 a.m.
Saturday night ...................... 11 :00 p.m. to 2 :30 a.m.
However, during the rest of the day the residence hall is to be kept
quiet to permit studying or rest.
Study Hours:
Study hours from 7 :00 p.m. to 10 :00 p.m. are those times when
quiet should be observed in the residence hall in order that those who
wish to study or rest may do so.
During Study Hours:
1. Showers may be used. (Since noise carries over running water,
conversations in bathrooms should be brief and low. BR doors
should be closed.)
2. Room door should be closed if anyone is typing in that room.
3. Quiet visiting is permitted, provided the one visited doesn't
mind.
4. Any travel in the hall should be done quietly.
5. There will be no loud talking in the halls, and no running in
the halls.

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A.

B.

If aq OFFICIAL BUSY sign (which may be obtained from the
Residence Director) appears on a door, no one should violate it.
The only exceptions should be telegrams, long distance phone·
calls, or other emergencies. Be sure to turn the signs or remove
them when not busy. Be considerate.
TV, radios, and phonographs: only restrictions on the use of these
is that they be played with consideration of others. None of these
should be placed on a window sill.

Quiet Hours:
Quiet hours are those times when extreme quiet will be observed
throughout the residence hall in order that those who are sleeping or
studying may not be disturbed. REMEMBER: STUDY has top priority at an institution of higher learning. After 11 :00 p.m. is a period
of quiet study Sunday through Thursday nights. After 1 :30 a.m. Friday
and after 2 :30 a.m. Saturday, there will be quiet. The time from 11 :00
p.m. - 1 :30 a.m. Friday and 11 :00 p.m. - 2 :30 a.m. Saturday will be
regulated by House Council.
Social Hours:
A. If you wish to use the telephone:
1. Restrictions on hours for the use of pay telephones will be set
by the individual House Councils.
2. No telephone calls may be charged. They must be reversed or
paid for.
3. Incoming calls cease through the switchboards at 10 :30 p.m.
every night except Friday at 1 :00 a.m. and Saturday at 2 :00
a.m.
4. After these hours, emergency incoming calls may be made
through the office of the Residence Director.
B. Any restriction made corncerning the use of showers, hair dryers,
and typing, are made by the individual House Council.
C. The girls at the check-in desk and switchboard have heavy responsibility. Please do not socialize with them when they are on duty.
It is their responsibility to enforce the rules of the school. Please
do not embarrass them by requesting exceptions for yourself. You
not only make it difficult for them, but you also jeopardize their
jobs. The clock above the desk is the one acepted as the correct time
for signing out and in. BE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR
WATCH WITH IT.
Closing Hours:
1. Women students have a graduated curfew set according to their
class.
2. All women students will receive:
12 :00 p.m.-Sunday
1 :00 a.m.-Friday
2 :00 a.m.-Saturday

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The graduated system of curfews for the weekdays is as follows:
Freshmen .................................................... 10 :30 p.m.
Sophomores ................................................ 11 :00 p.m.
Juniors ........................................................ 11 :30 p.m.
Seniors & women 21 years of age or over unlimited 12 :00 p.m.
No men will be permitted in the main lobby of the residence hall
after 10 :30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; Friday 1 :00 a.m.; and Saturday 2 :00 a.m.

In the case of House Council meetings, residence hall meetings, or
hall meetings, the respective groups holding the meeting would have to
call mandatory meetings. In the case of studying with another person in
another residence hall, the following will hold true:
1.

The visiting student would be permitted to study in the residence hall until 10 :30 p.m.

2.

In order to study in another residence hall after the hour of
10 :30 p.m. it will be neoessary to get the permission of the Residence Director in the residence hall where the student is visiting.
SPECIAL 12 :00's PER YEAR
Freshmen .................................................................. 12
Sophomores ....... ....................................................... 16
Juniors ...................................................................... 20

Seniors and women 21 years of age and older unlimited 12 :00's
One special 2 :00 a.m. permission for formal parties, which are on
Friday night, is given to each Fraternity or Sorority per semester,
upon application by the group to Woman's Senate at least two weeks
before the event.
Those on Academic Probation will receive only four 12 :00's for
the semester they are on probation.
Utilities:
Certain areas are set aside in each resid·ence hall for ironing and
limited cooking. Each individual House Council determines where and
when electrical appliances may be used.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Social Campus:
Loss of one week social privileges means loss of your curfew hour,
loss of free privileges ( Monday through Sunday, excluding Saturday),
no evening library hours, no activities, no parties, and no meetings. This
does not include classes, mandatory rehearsals, or work. Any special library dispensation is to be granted by the House Council. The girl having
a Social Campus must report to the Residence Director or Hall Advisor
on duty at 8 :15 p.m. Any person on Social Campus who does not report
will be given one night of Strict Campus for each night she doesn't re-

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port. One week Social Campus can be changed to three (3) nights Strict
Campus which will include Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights
consecutively.
Strict Campus:
Loss of all privileges ( except evening classes). You must report to
the Residence Director or Hall Advisor at 7 :15 p.m. and to your own
room immediately afterward; remain in your room until 6 :45 a.m. (no
visitors and no visiting). You will not be permitted to accept any phone
calls except in the case of extreme emergency.
A sign must be on your door indicating a Strict Campus. A Strict
Campus lasts from Monday through Sunday, excluding Saturday night.
Social and S'trict Campuses must be taken the week and nights received, except in case of an emergency which will be determined by the
Residence Director or House Council.
Spot Campus:
The Spot Campus is equal to one night of Strict Campus. Two (2)
demerits will result in one Spot Campus.
If the Spot Campus is received before 7 :15 p.m., it must be taken
that night.

PRIVILEGES:
Day Privileges:
Any girl who is leaving campus must sign out and sign in.
Evening Privileges:
When leaving the residence hall or when in the lounge or lobby
with company after 8 :15 p.m., it is necessary for each girl to sign herself out (and in) on the provided lists. All doors are locked, except the
one at the reception desk, at 8 :15 p.m. The curfew for Sunday night
is 12 :00 p.m. Anyone going home for the weekend must return before
12 :00 p.m. Sunday night, if returning on Sunday.
Mistake,s We Should Not Make:
1.

Leaving for the weekend without signing out will result in one ( 1)
week of Strict Campus.

2.

Failure to sign out during the week will result in one week of Social
Campu~.
One late minute will be given for incorrect sign out sheet procedures:
a) The girl should be as specific as possible concerning her destination.
b) The location or destination record•ed should be where the girl
honestly thinks she will be for the longest period of time.

3.

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c)

The place or location should be stipulated in such a way that
an attempt could be made to locate her, if there should be an
emergency.
d) The girl must sign the first and last names of the person she is
going with.
In the case of not really knowing, it is possible to stipulate the city
or county as a last resort.

4.
5.

6.

7.

Women students will not be penalized for failing to sign in until
their respective curfew, whether it he during the week or weekend.
Signing out using another girl's name will result in one week Strict
Campus. If the girl whose name was used gave permission to use
her name she, also, is given one week Strict Campus.
If you forget to sign in, you will receive the penalty of one late
minute; however, this penalty may be determined by individual
House Councils.
Any person signing another person in or out will receive one week
Social Campus.

CAMPUS DECORUM AND DRESS:
Slippery Rock women should take pride in their appearance. Also,
they should remember that their behavior reflects on the college and on
themselves as members of the student body.
Smoking:
/
Please remember that many people do not smoke and many don't
like the smell of smoke. Also, public rooms, and bathrooms are for everyone, so please be considerate. Residents and guests should observe the
following:
1. Smoking should be confined to the smoker's own rooms. Fire
ordinance demands no smoking in the halls.
2. Each girl must provide her own fireproof ashtray and fireproof
wastebasket. Smoking in or near the bed is a hazard.
LATE MINUTES:
Any girl who is late a total of five (5) minutes will receive a Social
Campus for one week; each additional five minutes will mean an additional week's loss of privileges. If any girl wishes to appeal her case before House Council, she may do so.
DEMERIT SYSTEM:
Demerits are given for infractions of rules of the Residence Hall,
as determined by the House Council of that Residence Hall.
One (1) demerit will be given as a warning. Upon getting the second demerit, the violator will receive a Spot Campus for the following
evening, whether that evening be a weeknight, a Friday, a Saturday, or
a Sunday.
Demerits are also given for those actions which deserve penalty as
determined by House Council and/or Hall Advisors.
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THE WOMAN HALL ADVISOR
On each hall in the women's residence halls there is a minimum of
one Hall Advisor. She is there 'to explain and interpret rules and regulations concerned with living in the residence hall.
She is also available and trained to work with her peers in an advisory capacity. The Hall Advisor, therefore, spends part of her time
discussing with students personal issues or problems which they may
encounter during their college career.
Finally, the Hall Advisor works closely with the House Council in
helping to maintain the highest standards of college living in the residence hall.
THE WOMAN RESIDENT ADVISOR
In each Residence Hall there is a Resident Advisor-a student who
is assigned to lead the staff of Hall Advisors in the Residence Hall. She
works very closely with each Hall Advisor, with the Resident Director,
and with the president of House Council in maintaining standards in
the Residence Hall.

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Athletics
Intramural
The intramural athletic program, improved and organized as it is
today, offers many advantages to all students desiring to participate. It
is wise for every college student to take part in a branch of athletics
suited to his physical ability and needs. Athletics should aid the studen t
in his school work, not handicap him. There is evidence that a student can
participate in athletics and still excel in scholarship. Athletic enthusiasm
should be tempered according to the limits of bodily endurance. Athletics
as referred to at Slippery Rock include ( 1) many of the recognized competitive sports; (2) most of the activities of the recognized intramural
program.
CONSTITUTION FOR MEN'S INTRAMURAL SPORTS
PROGRAM AT SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE

Article I Eligibility
Section 1. Any student officially enrolled in college may participate
in the Intramural Sports Program excepting:
a. Students who have earned a varsity award in the current school
year at Slippery Rock may not participate in the Intramural Sport in
which they earned their award.
b. Students enrolled as post-graduates are ineligible to participate
in any phase of the intramural program.
c. Students who, during any varsity, freshman or junior varsity
sport season, participate in the first or any subsequent scheduled varsity
freshman or junior varsity contest, or remained on one of these squads
during the practice after the first scheduled contest, shall be declared
ineligible to compete in the same intramural sport that season.
NOTE: Students enrolling in the second semester will become ineligible if they participate in the first regularly scheduled game following
enrollment, or if they remain on one of these respective squads and continue to practice after the first regularly scheduled game following enrollment.

Article II. Protests
Section 1. All protests must be made in writing to the Intramural
Council Officers within 48 hours after the contest in question.
Section 2. Each team shall be permitted two members of their
organization to present their version before a decision is made, along
"vith the officials of the game in question.
a. The decision shall consist of a majority vote of the Intramural
Council present.

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Article Ill. Schedules
All schedules must be posted 48 hours in advance of all contests on
the Official Intramural Bulletin Board.
Article IV. Forfeits
Section 1. If a team fails to appear at the appointed place within
fifteen minutes the director or manager in charge may at his own discretion declare the contest forfeited to the team or contestant who is
ready to play.
Section 2. A team winning by forfeit may count all players present
at the time of the forfeit as having played in that game.
Article V. Postponeme,n t
Section 1. A scheduled contest may not be postponed except when
in conflict with a regularly scheduled college event.
Section 2. In league tournaments postponed contests shall be rescheduled by the committee in charge of each particular sport.
Article VI. Sele ction of Teams
Section 1. Teams should be organized according to part1c1pant
interest or fraternity membership. Thi., is up to the individual student
desire. Anyone wishing to join a team should contact the Director of Intramural Athletics.
Section 2. The schedule will be posted three days after official lists
are turned in.
Section 3. Team personnel will be posted on the bulletin board.
Section 4. Each team will select one manager. Intramural Council
will appoi0.t managers for teams who do not select one. Each team will
select an alternate manager.
Article VII. Intramural Council
The Intramural Council will be made up of students who are taking
the Principles of Recreation course.
Article VIII. Duties and Responsibilities of Team M anagers
Section 1. Managers will be elected or appointed after the official team lists have been completed and before the schedule is completed.
( See Article VI, Section 3.)
Section 2. The president of the Intramural Council will meet with
managers of the teams before the official schedule has been posted in each
sport.
Section 3. Managers must notify their team members of the date,
place and time of each contest.
Section 4. Managers must arrange a new date for postponed
games. ( See Article V, Section 2.)

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Section 5. Managers are to · familiarize their team with the eligibility rules and sports rules.
Section 6. Managers are to write initials and names of all players
in the scorebook before every contest.
Section 7. Managers of winning teams must hand scores to the
Intramural Council.
Section 8. Managers must check the official bulletin board daily
and assume responsibility of scheduled contest of their sport.
Section 9. Managers will be provided with copies of the Official
Sports List. ( See Article VI, Section 4.)

Article IX. Officials
Section 1. The Intramural Council will furnish officials for all
contests; also timer and scorekeeper. The Intramural Council will work
with the Officials Club in the discharge of this duty.
Article X. Rules
Section 1. Rules for each sport will be published prior to the first
regularly scheduled contest.
Section 2. These published rules will govern all competition. Rules
may be amended by two-thirds vote of the Council.
Section 3. A representativ<'- will be appointed to cover event for
The Rocket paper.
t1rticle XI. Awards
Section 1. The Intramural Council, in cooperation with the faculty appointed director, will have sole responsibility for the granting of
awards.
Section 2. Awards will be presented to the individual members of
the winning teams in each sport.
Article XII. Extramurals
Section 1. The Intramural Council will encourage desirable extramural participation.
Article XIII. Co-Curricular Credit
Section 1. Members of Intramural Council and team managers
shall receive co-curricular credit subject to approval by the Intramural
Sports Director.
VARSITY
All athletes must have a complete physical examination before participating in practice or competition. The physical examination will be
given by the College Physician. Arrangements for the examination must
be made by the coach through the Athletic Office.

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ELIGIBILITY RULES
Eligibility Rules are regulated by action of the Pennsylvania State
Colleges Board of Presidents. The President of each college shall be
responsible for his Athletic Program. He or his authorized representative
shall accompany any team which represents the college in any athletic
contest. Each college shall use and apply the eligibility rules of the Conference, Regional or National Association to which it belongs, whichever
is more stringent.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATHLETIC LETTERS
Baseball

1.

Infielders and outfielders who have played at least half the total
number of innings. Battery requirements are approximately
one-half those for infielders and outfielders.

Basketball
1. Men who have played m at least half the total number of
halves.
Cross-Country
1. Scoring members of the team which wms half its scheduled
meets.
Football

1.

Men who have played in at least half the number of quarters.

1.

Golfers who win half of their scheduled individual matches.
Qualifier in the National Collegiate meet or any championship
meet.

Golf

2.

Gymnastics
1. Men who compete on the average of one or more events per
meet for the season.
2. Men who tie or break a varsity record in scheduled competition.
Soccer

1.
2.

Must play one half the number of quarters.
Must complete the season unless disabled.

Swimming
1. Men who score on the average of one point or more per meet.
2. Men who tie or break a Varsity Record in scheduled competition.
3. Men who place in a Conference or other championship meet.

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Tennis

1.
2.

Men who have played in at least half the matches, and who
have earned at least one point during the season.
Men who place in the National Collegiate meet or other championship meets.

Track and Field
1. Men who score on the average of two points or more per meet.
2. Men who place in the N ational Collegiate meet or other championship meets.
3. Men who tie or break a Varsity Record in scheduled competition.
4. Men who score on relay reams which win half of their races
may be lettered on the recommendations of the track coach and
and the Director of Athletics.
5. Must complete the season unless disabled.
Wrestling
1. Men who score one-third of the total possible points.
2. Men who participate in one-half the total number of matches.
3. Men who place in the State College Tournament or other
championship tournaments.
EXCEPTIONS
Letters may be awarded to players who:
A . Are unable to meet the reqiurements for earning a letrer bebecause of an injury sustained during the playing season,

B.

Have been on the Varsity squad three years and who, in the
opinion of the coach and the Director of Athletics, have been
of sufficient value to the team to warrant recognition.

STUDENT MANAGERS
A student manager shall receive his letter with an "MGR." on it at
the end of his second year of service to the team, provided he has been
recommended by the coach and the Director of Athletics.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Don Copley Memorial
This award, donated in memory of Don Copley, former Slippery
Rock Football player, is given annually to the outstanding football player who has made the best contribution to Slippery Rock State College.
Members of the Varsity Football Squad who have competed in a regularly scheduled game, the senior manager, and the coaching staff will vote on
the selecting of the candidate. The name of the recipient of the award
is inscribed on the trophy.

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Joseph T. Lytle Trophy
This trophy is a basketball sportsmanship award in memory of
Joseph T. Lytle, Captain, U. S. Army. Letter winners of the basketball
squad, the senior manager and coaches select a candidate. The basis of
the award shall be the degree of hard, honest effort, team value and
sportsmanship. The name of the recepient is inscribed on the trophy.
Bernard Berman Trophy
The Bernard Berman Trophy is sponsored by an alumnus soccer
player to be awarded to the most valuable player. Members of the Varsity Soccer squad, who have competed in a regularly scheduled game, and
the senior manager will vote on selecting the candidate. The name of the
recipient of the award is inscribed on the trophy.
William E. Albitz Memorial Plaque
This award, donated by Mrs. W. E. Albitz, in memory of her
husband w ho was an avid follower of the Slippery Rock Track Team
from 1956 until his death in 1960, is presented annually to the outstanding senior member of the Track team.
William E. Storer Outstanding Senior A th!ete Award
Each year in the Springt,ime the Varsity Club names the outstanding
senior athlete of the year. This award is named in the memory of the
late William E. "Pop" Storer, coach and athletic director at Slippery
Rock State College.

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Cooperative Activities
I.

HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF COOPERATIVE
ACTIVITIES

Cooperative Activities was developed as the result of an op1mon
rendered by the Attorney General of Pennsylvania in 1934. That opinion
provided that each of the then State Teachers Colleges could organize a
student cooperative association which w ould operate the bookstore, establish and control the financial operations of the athletic program, finance
student publications, and provide for a wide range of co-curricular activities not financed by the state, but which are designed to contribute to
the improvement of the College program. Specific duties are listed in the
Student Government Constitution. In addition the Advisory Board will
make recommendations to the President of the College relative to the
hiring or dismissal of all non-student employees engaged in Cooperative
Activities work. The engaging of student employees is subject to the
approval of the Dean of Students.
II.

PUBLICITY OF COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES
AFFAIRS

The reg ular meetings of the Cooperative Activities Advisory Board
are open to a representative from the College newspaper staff who will
report on matters of interest to the student body.
III.

A.

POLICIES OF COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES
Budget

1.

General Policy
( a ) All activities or organizations under the administration of
the Cooperative Activities Advisory Board are financed by
the Committee's budget.
(b) An annual budget request must be submitted by each organization by March 1 to the Secretary of the Board.
a. The budget request must include a detailed account of
the organization's needs for the year. Approval will be
given for requests for funds only if they are to be expended in the interest of the general student body.
b. The Committee will evaluate all budget requests and
inform each organization of its allocation by April 1.
c. Any organization which desires reconsideration of its
allocation must petition for same in writing by April 15.
In any event, all organizations will be notified of final
budget allocations by May 15.
(c) Final acceptance of yearly budgets is subject to the approval of Student Government and the President of the
College.

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, ( d) Any organizaton whose yearly expenditures exceed its established budget will have such deficit charged against the
following year's allocation.

B. Procedure for Admission to or Removal from Cooperative Activities
Support.

a. Any organization which desires inclusion in the Cooperative Activities budget must submit a request in writing to the Chairman of the Cooperative Activities Advisory Board in support of
such a request prior to the preparation of the budget.
b. If the Board questions continued financial aid to an organization,
it must report its judgment to the organization. Financial support to the organization in question will be discontinued within
one month of such notification unless the organization can furnish evidence in writing to substantiate continuance of financial
aid.

C.

Fees
Payment of the General Service Fee will entitle the full-time student to all privjleges and programs sponsored by Cooperative Activities.
The fee is payable by check or money order drawn to Cooperative
Activities.

IV. GENERAL SERVICE FEE
A. One to Three Credits ............................................ $ 3.00
B. Four to Six Credits .............................................. $ 7.00
C. Seven to Eleven Credits ........................................$15.00
D. Twelve or More Credits ...................................... $30.00
E. Summer S,chool ...................................................... $ 1.00 per week
The General Service Fee is to be paid by undergraduare, post ba.:calaureate, and graduate students.
All privileges due full-time students are not available to part-time
students.
Refund of the General Service Fee is granted students as outlined
in the college refund policy.
BOOKSTORE
The Bookstore is owned and operated by Cooperative Activities with
the Cooperative Activities Advisory Board being responsible for general
policy.
Credit will be extended to students for books and classroom supplies. All accounts are payable before the close of the semester in which
incurred.
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All accounts under Cooperative Activities will be handled through
the Bookstore. Organizations desiring to bank through Cooperative Activities may establish special accounts.
The deposit and withdrawal of funds is to be carried out according
to adopted procedure.
VENDING
Vending by machine or otherwise is under the direct control of the
Cooperative Activities Advisory Board. Sanction for any vending activity
must be applied for in writing through the Board and approved by Student Government.
CAPS AND GOWNS
Arrangement for the rental of caps and gowns for commencement
is to be made through the general manager of Cooperative Activities.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ON CAMPUS
No club, fraternity, sorority, or any other organizations or persons
may engage in business that is in competition with Cooperative Activiti~s
enterprises.
Requests to engage in financial enterprises of any nature must be
secured by filing the required form with the necessary signatures. Secure
the form from the Public Relations Director and proceed as indicated.
STATION WAGONS
Four station wagons are operated by Cooperative Activities and
are at the disposal of approved student groups who are making trips of
educational school-related purposes. A faculty member must accompany
any student group, although a student may drive. Requests for the use
of these vehicles must be made through the general manager of Co Complete insurance coverage is maintained on these vehicles, a record of which is on file with the general manager of Cooperative Activities.
Use of thes,e vehicles is given on a priority basis; first to Student
Government, second to athletic teams, third to other student organizations approved by Student Government, and fourth to individuals representing student organizations. Organizations which claim a priority must
notify the organization to be replaced at least two weeks in advance of
the scheduled date.

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COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES BUDGET

1968-69
Activity

Budget

Operational Expense....

$ 79,760

Activity

Budget

Loans (N.D.E.A.)

16,500

Art Exhibits ..................

1,000

Medical Services ..........

11,300

A.W.S. ..........................

400

Musical Activiti,es ........

21 ,995

Athletics ........................

50,625

New Equipment ..........

7,000

Orchesis

1,355

Printing

2,700

Awards Assembly ........ - 0 Budgetary Reserve ........

8,125

Capital Outlay ..............

25,000

Public Relations ....... ...

900

................

750

Renovations ..................

3,500

Colege Union ................

17,250

Rocket ..........................

10,600

....

23,000

Rocklettes .... .......... ......

810

....................

7,660

Saxigena ........................

22,500

Entertainment ..............

5,000

Senior Class .. ................

200

Forensics

······················

1,145

Sophomore Class ..........

200

Freshmen Class ............

300

Station Wagons ............

7,000

Gen-eral Expense ..........

14,725

Student Govt. ................

6,850

Cheerleaders

Cultural Committee
Dramatics

General Welfare Fund .. -0-

Student Memorial

Ginger Hill ..................

2,500

Fund..........................

100

Green and White..........

3,275

Summer School ............

7,170

Gym Suit Services ........

10,785

Teas ..............................

1,000

House Council Fund....

1,300

I. D. Pictures................

800

Intramurals (Men) ....

1,500

W.N .F.T. ....................

3,820

Junior Class ..................

200

W.R.A. ........................

4,400

Tournament
Contingency .............. -0-

$385,000

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Student Government
The Student Government of Slippery Rock State College, has the
responsibility of coordinating the clubs and organizations on campus and
serves as the official voice of the student body at Slippery Rock State
College. Student Government was organized twenty-nine years ago on
this campus. Four years ago it was reorganized in order to he of more
benefit and service to the students and the college. The Student Government is the highest ranking student body on this campus. No other student organizations shall hold meetings or activities at the same time that
Student Government holds its regularly scheduled meetings. The regularly scheduled meetings of Student Government are on the second and
fourth Mondays of each month at seven o'clock.
Many of the activities and programs of the Student Government are
carried on through committees appointed by this body. These major activities include Homecoming, Orientation, Campus Elections, May
Week, and Cooperative Activities ( the group responsible for the disbursement of all student funds collected through the General Service
Fees, Bookstore, Grill, Athletic events, and Vending). Any group desiring to establish themselves as a permanent organization or activity on \ he
campus must obtain the approval of the Student Government.
The officers and members of the Student Government are elected
each spring to serve for the following academic year.
Officers and Members. for 1968-69
President-Paul R. Onuska
Vice President-James E. Coates
Corresponding Secretary-Betty Berkely
Recording Secretary-Barbara Vent
Treasurer-Brenda Caputo
Parliamentarian-Andrew Jones
Men's Representative-Al Kaufman
Women's Representative-Rita Busse

SENIOR CLASS (First Semester)
President-] oe Perry
Vice President-Barbara Blackson
Secretary-Pat Bohince
Treasurer-Pam Minoski
Student Government Representative-Judy Mooney
SENIOR CLASS (Second Semester)
President-Bill Singer
Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer-Pam Minoski
Student Government Representative-Jayne Stevens

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JUNIOR CLASS
President-Bob Watson
Vice President-Tom Antus
Secretary-Pam Vallente
Treasurer-Gaylen Faller
Stud,ent Government Representative-Dick Stevens
SOPHOMORE CLASS
President-Jack Worley
Vice President-Dave Schuler
Secretary-Pat Jablonski
Treasurer-Audre Ferris
Student Government Representative-Ray Sword
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
OF
SLIPPERY ROCK STATE COLLEGE
CONSTITUTION

In order to provide a representative self-government to advance the welfare and common interests of the students and the College, and to provide an opportunity for effective student participation with the faculty
and administration in matters relating to the college community, we, the
students of Slippery Rock State College, hereby, establish this Constitution.
ARTICLE ONE - NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Student Government of
Slippery Rock State College.
ARTICLE TWO - REPRESENTATION
Section I. All undergraduate students enrolled at Slippery Rock:
State College shall be fully represented in the Student Government of
Slippery Rock State Colleg;e.
Section II. Membership of Student Government.
A.

The Representatives to Student Government shall consist of the
following:
1. The Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes.
2. One representative elected by and from each of the four ( 4)
classes.
3. One man elected by and representing all men students.
4. One woman elected by all women students to serve as representative to Student Government and as President of Association of Women Students.
5. One representative elected by and representing all commuting
students.

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6.
7.

B.

One representative elected by the Interfraternity Council and
representing all fraternity men.
One representative elected by the Pan Hellenic Council and
representing all sorority women.

After a class has exceeded 1000 in number, it shall receive an additional representative and shall be eligible for an additional representative for every increase of 500 students.

C.

All representatives and officers of the Student Government shall
maintain at least a Quality Point Average of 2.25 on the four-point
system or be subject to suspension from Student Government.
D. The terms of office of all representatives and officers shall be one
year lasting from the beginning to the end of each academic year.
The academic year shall begin at the first regularly scheduled meeting in September.

E.

All representatives shall be considered members of the lower class
level if they shall be members of two classes during their term of
office.

ARTICLE THREE - OFFICERS AND REQUIREMENTi
Section I. The officers of Student Government shall be elected by
the student body and shall consist of:
A.
B.
C.

President
Vice President
Treasurer
D. Recording Secretary
E. Corresponding Secretary
F. Parliamentarian

A.

B.

A.

Section II. Qualifications of Officers
The President shall be a member of the Junior or Senior classes
while in office and shall not student teach during either semester of
his term.
All officers must be at least first semester Sophomores while in office and shall be full time students for the academic year.
Section III. Duties of Officers
President shall:
l. Have relinquished officership in all other campus organizations
•pon election, except minor offices found acceptable and approved by Student Government.
2. Have an inaugural period when newly elected and required to
witness all Student Government activities which the past President performs during his last month in office.
3. Preside at all meetings of the Student Government.

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4.

5.
6.
7.
8.

9.

Recommend to the Student Government for consideration such
measures as are expedient and necessary to carry on the business
of the Student Government.
Call special meetings.
Be an Ex-Officio member of all standing committees.
Be a member of the Cooperative Activities Advisory Board.
Make appointments to fill all vacancies in Student Government
with persons recommended by the Election Committee, and approved by the Executive Committee.
Appoint chairmen of standing and special committees with the
approval of the Executive Committee.

B.

Vice-President shall:
1. Assume the duties of President in his absence.
2. Supervise and be a member of all committees working under
Student Government.
3. Be a member of Cooperative Activities Advisory Board.
4. Receive notification of all committee meetings as well as transcripts of minutes of the meetings.

C.

Treasurer shall:
1. Be Comptroller of Student Government.
2. Submit a written financial report at each meeting.
3. Be Chairman of the Financial Committee.
4. Be a member of the Cooperative Activities Advisory Board and
the College Union Advisory Board.

D.

Recording Secretary shall:
I. Keep a record of all proceedings of the Student Government.
2. . Duplicate and distribute necessary minutes of Student Government to the representatives, student bulletin boards, and administrative officials of the College.
3. Be a member of the Election Committee.

E.

Corresponding Secretary shall:
1. Receive all correspondence and distribute it to the designated
addresses.
2. Carry on all correspondence for Student Government.
3. Be Chairman of the Conference Committee and handle all aspects of Conference participation by Student Government.

F.

Parliamentarian shall:
I. Advise on Parliamentary Procedures at all meetings.
2. Prepare recommendations of club constitutions submitted to Student Government as to whether such constitutions should be
passed or not and the reasons for his decision.
3. Be a member of the College Union Advisory Board.

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ARTICLE FOUR- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section I. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President,
Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Parliamentarian of Student Government.
Section II. The Executive Committee shall recommend action on
all major policies brought before Student Government and shall approve
all Presidential Appointments to positions.
ARTICLE FIVE Section I.

MEETINGS AND QUORUM

Meetings

A.

The Student Government shall meet bi-monthly during the academic year.

B.

Special meetings may be called by the President.

C.

All meetings of the Student Government shall be conducted according to Parliamentary Procedures based on Robert's Rules of Order,
(Rev. Ed.) as interpreted by the Parliamentarian.
•.

D.

A quorum shall be a majority of the members of Student Government. A majority vote of the members present at any meeting shall
be sufficient for the adoption or refusal of any motion.

E.

A meeting or vote of the student body may be called by:
1.

A vote of two-thirds of the Student Government.

2.

Petition of one-fourth of the members of the student body.

3.

The President of Student Government, with the approval of
the Executive Committee.

F.

A specific item in the agenda shall be set aside in each meeting to
recognize members of the student body, who attend any regularly
scheduled meeting of the Student Government to observe and/or
express opinions-without the privilege to vote.

G.

All members of Student Government shall attend all meetings. Any
member who is absent from three meetings, regular or special, during his term of office, without having had excused absences, shall
be automatically removed from his position.

H.

There shall be three faculty consultants to the Student Government, consisting of two representatives of the Student Personnel
Staff, and a member of the faculty chosen and recommended by the
Student Government yearly and subject to the approval of the
President of the College.

I.

The faculty consultants shall attend all meetings or send representatives in their places to such meetings which they are unable to
attend; or be subject to replacement by Student Government if
more than three unexcused meetings are missed.

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Section II.
A.

B.

Recall
1.

Any member of the Student Government or member of the
student body with a petition of the signatures of 1/ 6 of the
members of the student body may initiate proceedings for recall
at any scheduled meeting.

2.

Any officer, representative, committee member, or committee
chairman is liable for recall.

3.

The entire Student Government shall act as a court with the
highest ranking officer presiding. A vote of two-thirds of the
entire Student Government shall remove the accused from his
position.

Initiative
1. When the students of Slippery Rock State College wish to initiate action by the Student Government, they may present a
petition signed by 1/6 of the student body.
2.

C.

Recall, Initiative, Referendum.

When the President has received the petition it will be mandatory, provided the Student Government does not take the desired action in the meantime, that the Student Government hold
an election upon the specified issue within two weeks after the
presentation of said petition.

Referendum
1.

When the students of Slippery Rock State College feel that
action taken by the Student Government was contrary to their
best interests, they may present a petition to that effect, signed
by 1/6 of the members of the student body.

2.

Provided that the Student Government does not in the meantime take the action desired by the signers of the petition, the
issue shall be voted upon at an election within two weeks after
presentation of said petition.

3.

A majority vote at this election shall compel the Student Government to take such action as specified by the students on the
given time.

Section III. Vacancies shall be filled by Presidential appointment
from candidates recommended by the Election Committee and subject to
the approval of the Executive Committee.
A.

Vacancies, except a Presidential vacancy, in the body of officers,
shall be filled by a representative from Student Government. A
Presidential vacancy shall be filled by the Vice-President. ln the
event of both Presidential vacancies, the Election Committee shall
nominate candidates, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, who shall be voted upon by the members of Student Government.
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B.

Vacancies in the Representative Body shall be filled by Presidential
appointment from candidates recommended by the Election Committee, and subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

C.

The replacement representative must be of the same class or constituency whose representation has been decreased.
ARTICLE SIX -

FINANCE

Section I. The Cooperative Activities Advisory Board is a committee responsible to the Student Government and to the President of
Slippery Rock State College and shall have the power to collect the Student Activities Fee from all undergraduate students and administer efficiently the Cooperative Activities Budget.
Section II. The Cooperative Activities Advisory Board shall make
recommendations for the Cooperative Activities Budget and supervise the
operation of the College Organizations and Activities included in the
budget. In addition, the Board shall collect the Student Activities Fee
which has been previously approved by the Board of Trustees of the
College and by Student Government, maintain all necessary records of
the financial transactions, and assume full responsibility for the provisions
of tRe budget.
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Section III. The Cooperative Activities Advisory Board is composed of two administrative members, two faculty members, and the
President, Vice-President, and Treasurer of Stuilent Government.
Section IV. During the months of March and April, Cooperative
Activities shall prepare a tentative budget which shall be presented to
the Student Government for revision and approval on or before the next
to the last meeting of Student Government. Upon the approval of Student Government, this budget shall be considered the final budget for the
next academic year.
Section V. Cooperative Activities shall post a monthly statement
as to the status of the budget.
Section VI. The financial affairs of Cooperative Activities shall
be audited by representatives of the Auditor-Generals Depar tment of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at such time as the audit of the financial
affairs of the College is made.
ARTICLE SEVEN -

COMMITTEES

Section I. There shall be the following standing committees appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee
except where noted contrary in this Constitution.
A. Finance Committee composed of the Treasurer as Chairman, the
President and Vice-President of Student Government. Its duties will
be to report the recommendations, expenditures, and budgeting of

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all funds submitted to Cooperative Activities Advisory Board. It
shall submit a complete financial report at the close of each term
to Student Government.
B.

A Public Relations Committee, headed by the President of Student
Government shall relate academic and social areas in publicizing
the student activities and coord·i nating the dissemination of student
news by means of the school radio, school paper, yearbook, and bulletin boards. The members of this committee shall be the Editor of
the Rocket, Editor of the Saxigena, General Manager of the Radio
Station, Representatives from Interfraternity Council and Pan
Hellenic Council, President of Association of Women Students,
Student Director of the College Union, and the Public Relations
Pirector of the College, and any other deemed necessary by the
President of the Student Government.

C.

An Orientation Commi.ttee who shall recommend and coordinate
and assist in carrying out Orientation Activities.

D.

A Concert-Lecture Committee who shall work with the Faculty
Committee on selecting the assemblies for the year.

E.

College Union Advisory Board will make recommendations coordinating the social and recreational facilities of the College Union.
The membership of this committee will consist of the Parliamentarian and Treasurer of Student Government, a Faculty Advisor,
the General Manager (acting Chairman) and the Student Director
of the College Union, plus three other students.

F.

An Election Committee whose duty it shall be to officiate as well as
adjudicate all class and Student Government elections and make
recommendations for filling vacancies in Student Government.
1.

The Election Committee shall be required to:
a. Publish all rules for seeking candidacy for a position, which
are decided by Student Government and this Constitution
tw o weeks before petitions are due.
b. Place the names of candidates meeting the specified qualifications on the official ballot.
c. See that each candidate for office shall submit a petition signed by 100 students following the Official Rules of Student
Government.
d. The number of votes needed for election shall be a plurality
vote at the election.
e. Each person shall be allowed to emlorse only one candidate
for each office by placing his signature on the petition following the rules published by the Election Committee.
f. The Election Committee shall supervise all College elections
held by Student Government.

Section III. Special Committees may be formed by the President
of Student Government when deemed necessary by Student Government.

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ARTICLE EIGHT - CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Section I. Studen ts may freely form any club or organization they
so desire with the approval of Student Government. Such clubs, as well
as present clubs, will be subordinate to Student Government.
A.

B.
C.

Section II. Steps for Student Government recognition:
Distribution of copy of Constitution to each member of the Student
Government.
Constitutions shall be considered for two weeks by each member of
Student Government.
A vote will be taken in Student Government two weeks after the
presentation of the proposed Constitution.

Section III. The Student Government retains the right to review
or revoke a Constitution at any time that it is deemed necessary.
ARTICLE NINE - POLICIES
Section I. Student Government shall be responsible for maintaining a book edited by the Public Relations Office entitled "yreen and
White" which shall contain the policies endorsed by Student' Government.
ARTICLE TEN A.

AMENDMENT

Section I. This Constitution may be amended as follows:
By proposal of amendment to this Constitution by a two-thirds vote
of Student Government or by a petition signed by 1/6 of the members of the student body.
ARTICLE ELEVEN -

RATIFICATION

Section I. This Constitution shall become effective wh en approved
by a majority vote at a Student Election and shall supercede the previous
Constitutions and their By-Laws.
Ratified April 15, 1966

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Organizations
and Activities
Service
ALPHA PHI OMEGA
Alpha Phi Omega is the National Service Fraternity for college and university men. It was established at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania on
December 16, 1925. Today, Alpha Phi Omega is active on more than 490 campu ses in the United States. Our Chapter was established on Slippery Rock's
campus in 1951, and was installed as the Iota Upsilon chapter.
As a member of Alpha Phi Omega, students have an opportunity to develop
Leadership. There is an opportunity for Fellowship and association with a
cross-secti on of campus men, representing diverse interests and backgrounds.
The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega is to render Service which will bring benefit
to others and bring satisfaction to the members. The necessary social activities
that promote brotherhood are not neglected by Alpha Phi Omega either.
The only requirement for membership in our Fraternity is a desire to
serve others. Alpha Phi Omega is not in competition with any other campus
group. Because of this fact, a member of Alpha Phi Omega may also belong to
a Social Frate rnity. Our Fraternity seeks the cooperation of other organizations
to broaden the scope of Service.
OFFICERS

President .................................................................. .................................... Walter N age!
First Vice-Pre sident ... ................................................................................. Glenn Humes
Second Vice-President .................................................................................... Evan Rowe
Recording Secretary ............................................................................................ Max Ace
Corresponding Secretary .......................................................................... Daryl Safreed
Treasurer ... .....................................................................................................Edward Pete
Alumni Secretary ..............................................................................................Tom Cook
Sergeant at Arms ........................................................................................ Bruce Pittney
Advisor ...... .... ...... .... ..................................................................................Dr. Larry Cobb
SERVICE CLUB
The Slip pe ry Rock State College Service Club is a new club founded in 1966.
The purposes of the Service Club are to aid social agencies and other similar
instituti ons in projects designed to benefit the underprivileged and the mentally,
socially, physically, and emotionally handicapped; to assist in volunteer work in
local ho sp ital s, institu tions, state schools, etc.; and to incre ase and stimulate interest in the social problems of our area.
Membership is open to all students of Slippery Rock State College who desire to affiliate and who have paid their dues.
Officers will be elected in the Fall.

Clubs
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS
(Student Section)
In D ecember of 19 66 physics majors and all interested students
the AIP student section. This organization has no other requirement
bership other than inter est in physics.
Every month an activity is planned for the group. This activity
tri p, movie, guest speaker, etc. Also included with membe rship is the

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organized
for memis a field
magazine

"Physics Today" and other publications of the national organization. The purpose of this activity is to promote interest and understanding in physics.
OFFICERS

President .................... .......................... .. ...... ................... .. .................Leonard Thompson
Vice President ..................... ... .................................................................. Kenneth Cotton
Secretary-Treasurer .............................. ...................................................... Glenn Humes
Sponso r ............... ... ... .... ...... ....... ......................................... ................... .............. Dr. Miller
THE APHOBIANS
This orga nization was founded in the sp ring of 1963 for the purpose of
promoting free thought and expression. The monthly meetings are designed to
encourage students to think. Guest speakers are invited whenever possible, and
the top ics are chosen by a vote of all members. Membership is open to all interested students.
ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL
ACEI is a branch member of the national organization of the Association
for Childhood Educati on International. All students in the elementary education
fi eld are eligible for member ship. Its program features professional speakers and
discussions as well as get-togethers and social events.
OFFICERS

Presid ent ........................ ................................ ..................... ............... .......... ...... Lin'da Beck
Vi ce President .................... ............................................................. ....... ........ Janet Horner
Secretary ........................................................................................................Kathy Florek
Trea surer .... .......................................................................................... Lucy Chiarolanza
Sponsor ...................................................... ............................ ............ .. Dr. Miriam Overby
BIOLOGY CLUB
The purpose of the Biology Club is to stimulate inte rest in th e biological
sciences and to advance the scientific knowledge of its memb er s. Any student
of Slippery Rock State College who has an interest in biology may become a
member of this Club.
OFFICERS

President ................. ................................. ................................... .................John Obringer
Vice-President ......... ................................... ... .......................... .......... ... .... Randy Anderson
Secretary ...... .......... ........................ ... ................................... .................... ...... Beverly Faux
Trea surer ............................. ....................... .... .................... ............. ....... Karen De Vinney
Sponsors ........................ ....... ...... .. ................................................. Mr. John, Mr. Hoffman
CH EERLEADERS
The cheerleading squad at Slippery Rock State College is made up of twelve
members, six var sity and six junior v arsity. It is the duty of the JV cheerleaders to cheer at socce r gam es and JV basketball games. The varsity cheerlead ers
cheer at footb all games and varsity basketball games.
Tryouts are held each Fall. Freshman girls are eligibl e for the JV squad
only. Announcements concerning time and place of tryouts will be made during
Ori entation ·wee k.
COMMUTERS CLUB
This organi zation affords commuting students a mean s of organized contact
with the college. The down stai r s area of old Main, the Hub, affords a place for
me eting and discussion.
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The Slippery Rock State College Student Chapter of the Council for Excep·
tional Children was organi zed along with the Special Education Department in

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1963 to provide a professional experience for students interested in helping
handicap ped children. Vi sitations to school and clinical facilities, mov ies, speeches by professionals from medicine, psychiatry, social work and education give
depth and bre adth to the students' preparation in Special Education. Attendance
at regional and state conventions of CEC a r e highlights of the year. Chapter
meetings are held in the Special Education Building. Membership is open to all
interested students.
OFFICERS

P resident ..... ... ....... ......... ....... ..................... ................................... ............... ..Donald Etter
Vice-Presid ent of Programs .. ................................................................ Hel en Ma rianov
Vice-President of Committee s ...... .... ................................................ Mary A nn Bshero
R ecording Secreta ry ............. ............... .. .. ..... ...................... ............................. Linda Beck
Corresponding Secr etary .......... ............ .......... ........ .................... ....... ............. Lynn Olsen
Tr easur er ............. .. .... ....... .................. ...................... ................ ................ ..............Ann Och
M embership Chairman ....................... ........................................... ...... Linda Cr a ighe a d
Sponsors ...................... ................................ D r . Jack C. Dinger, Miss Ca rol A . Nogy

DEBATE CLUB
Students who wish to participate in extr a -curricular oratory, public speaking, and debate do so th rou gh the D ebate Club. In addition to public presentati ons on campus, the Club sponsors Slip pe ry Rock entrants in intercollegiate debate tournaments, oratory, and individu al events, contests, and student congr es ses. All interested students are welcome to membership.
OFFICERS

Presid ent ....... ................................... ............ .................... ......... ................... } amie Bodnar
Vice-President ........................................................................................ ........} oyce J antzer
Secreta ry-Treasurer ................................................................................ Kris McGowan

GEOLOGY CLUB
Th e G eology Club was found ed in the Spring of 1968 to promote interest
and to di ssemina te know ledge to all w ho are intere st ed in the Earth Sciences.
Field trips to famous geologic localities, movie and slide programs, and speakers
a r e an int egr al part of the Club program. Officers are chosen at the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Spring Semester.
M embership is op en to all interested students.
OFFICERS

President ................ ... ....... ..........................................................................Vincent Yakicic
Vice-Pre sident ....... ...........................................................................................Paul Sylves
Secretary .............................. .......................................................................... Diann Stuckie
Treasurer ........................... ...........................................................................James Yarger
Sponsor ........................................................................................ Dr. Albert N. Ward, Jr.

GEOGRAPHY CLUB
The Geog raphy Club is a newly formed organi zation to stimulate interest
in geography and to allow for informal discu ssion between faculty and students.
The club conducts field trips, spon sors guest lecturers and initiates intellectual
debates. Membership is open to all interested students.
Officers will be elected in the fall.
Sponsor ............. ..................................................................................... Mr. Richard Boyle

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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB
The Health and Physical Education Majors Club is an organization that is
interested in enhancing and furthering interest in the field of Physical Education.
It serves as the first professional affiliation for the maj or student and provides
opportunities for personal and professional growth.
OFFICERS

President .... .... .. .................................................................................................. Rich Lomax
Vice Pre sident .......... .......................................................................................... Ray Inman
Secretary ....... .................................................................................................Susie Corfield
Trea su rer ..................... ........... ................... ................................................. Judy Peterman
Women's Program Chairman .................................................................... Cathy Town
Men's Prog ram Chairman ............................................ ............................ Pat Ballintine
HISTORY CLUB
The purposes of the History Club are to promote a n active interest in the
study of history, to broaden areas of outside study, and to develop a closer relationship between the students and faculty of the History Department.
Membership is open to history majors and minors, and to those other students shari ng an interest in history.
Activities of the club include guest speakers, field trips, films, and social
events. Such activities are planned by the officers at the suggestion of the members and with the approval of the faculty sponsors.
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Officers are elected in the spring semester for the following year. Officers
for 1968-1969 are:
President ....................... ....................................................................................... Dave Rice
Vice President ........ .......... .......................... .. ............................... ............. Diane Fabianich
Secretary ...................................................... .......................................................... Pete Bell
Treasurer ...... .................................. ................. ..................................... Ruth Durschinger
Co-Sponsors ....... ...............................................................Dr. Laing and Dr. Stackman
INTERCOLLEGIATE CONFERENCE ON GOVERNMENT
The Slippery Rock chapter of the Intercollegiate Conference on Government
is composed of students who are interested in learn ing about their government
by participating in mock governmental activities. The highlight of the year's
activities is the annual session in Harrisburg in which the students act as delega tes to mock national political conventions or serve as members of mock sessions of the state legislature or th e national congress.
Membership is open to any inter ested stu dent.
OFFICERS

President ................ .......................................................................................... Robert Huth
Vice President ............................ ......... ....... ................................................ Paula Wagner
Secretary ......... ........ ............................... ................................................. ........... Dodie Rock
Treasurer ...... ...................................................... ............... ................... ... ...Edward Daley
Sponsor ............................... ..................................................................................... Dr. Cobb
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB
The International Relations Club includes those students interested in studying and discussing modern world prob lems. Outstanding guest speakers, eyewitne ss panels, and field trips for comparative student comment are some of the
attraction s offered.
OFFICERS

President .. .......................................................................................................... Don Wygal
Vice President ............................................................................................ Remy Fontaine
Secretary-Treasurer .... ............................... ..................................................... Linda Beck
Program Chairman ....... ...............................................................................Paul Bursich
Advisor ................... ..................................................... ................ Dr. Donald F. Megnin

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OFFICIALS CLUB
This club is open to all male students who are interested in becoming
P.I.A.A. officials, and to those students taking the officiating course. The main
objective of this club is to provide experience in officiating for its members.
Experience is provided through intramural athletics and the requirements are:
that the person has a good background in athletics, and is of sound judgment.
OFFICERS

President ..................... ............................................................................. Hank Sembower
Treasurer ...................................................................................................... Dave Geitner
Advisor .... ..................................................................................................Mr. McFarlane
PHILOSOPHY CLUB
Formed in the spring of 1966, the Philosophy Club hop es to extend an opportunity fo r open di scussion and thought to all students interested . Topics discussed are chosen by the members. Other activities include guest speakers, panel
discussions, and any other expression by groups to encourage thought . The club
also hopes to found an award for an outstanding student writer in any pha se of
philosophy. Membe rship has no requirement; any students are welcome to join.
OFFICERS

President ........................................................................................... ........... Patty Sch am us
Vice President .......... ........................................................................ Ronald DeMarchais
Sponsor ............................................................................... ................................... Dr. Wells
PRESS CLUB
Th e Press Club endeavors to support hi gh journalistic standards, to fost er
and ma intain press writing of the highest standa rds, and to look at news impartially and without favor.
Membership is open to all students who are interested in journalism. Gu est
speakers are invited to monthly meetings, and field trips are mad e to press conferences and local newspapers whenever possible. Meetings are held the third
Monday of every month. Officers w ill be elected in the fall.
Advisor ............, .................................................................................. ... Mr. J. P. Mancini
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
Th e ne w ly established Psychology Club was formed in 1966 and has been
active &ince its origin. The Club is primarily an interest group which strives to
promote know ledgtt of psychology beyond classroom and textbook experiences
and to facilitate th e development of the individual member's goals through informal, open, intelligent discussion of opinions and ideas. The Club ha s brought
several distinguished speakers in the fi eld of psychology to Slippery Rock's campus. Membership is based only upon an interest in psychology and the payment
of due s.
Sponsors ...................... ........................ ........ Dr. Jerome

J.

Platt and Dr. Alex Darbes

READERS' THEATRE
Readers' Theatre was initiated in the fall of 1963 as an extra-curricular
outlet for th e interpretive arts. Script-in-hand readings of prose, poetry, or
drama by individuals or g roups composed of both faculty and students aim to
provide enjoyable opportunities without becom ing an involved burden. Programs are presented once a month, on the third Monday, at seven o'clock, in
Sheehy Theatre and everyone is welcome. Outstanding contribution to the work
of Readers' Theatre constitutes eligibility for membership in Kappa Gamma.
OFF ICERS

President ............................................................................................................ Diane Ealy
Vice President .................... .......................................................................... Lynne Stover
Secreta ry .......... ....... ....................................................................................... Anne Halusic
Publicity Director ...................................................................................... Daryl Safreed
Treasurer ...................................................................................................... .... Beth Fairly
Sponsor .......................................................... .................................... ............Miss Cushman

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ROCKLETTES
The Rocklette s are the girls' marching drill team on campus. Organized
in the spring of 1960, they have been an active group since that time. The
Rocklettes perform at all football games and march in area parades. Tryouts
for the 32 Rockl ettes, as well as the Rocklette Captain and Co-Captain, are held
each Spring for the following academic year. Only those who maintain a qualitypoint of 2.00 and have at least 1 year of dancing experience are eligible.
OFFICERS

Captain ... ....... ............................ ............ ........................................................ Sharon Balogh
Co-Captain ............................................................................................ Charlene Kleiman
Secretary .......... .......... ...................... ................................................................ Carol Eazer
Treasurer ........ .......... .................................................................................... Linda Rossetti
Sponsor ....... ..... .................................................................................... Miss Mj Sedletzeck
SKI CL UB
The Ski Club was organized in February of 1967 to promote skiing interest
through films, exercise, demonstrations, lectures, a.nd ski trips. Skiers as well
as those interested in learning to ski are welcome to join the club.
Some of th e advantages of the club are: to enjoy skiing at reduced club
rates, to learn different ski techniques, and to meet a variety of pllOple.
OFFICER

President ............ ...... ............... ........................................................................... Rick Lomax
STUDENT PSEA
The Lois J. Harner Chapter, open to students from every curriculum and
every class, provides members with opportu nities for developing personal growth
and professio nal competence; for gaining an understanding of the history, ethics,
and prog ram of the organized teaching profession; for active professional membership on the local, state, national and world levels. It is the one professional
organizati on on campus that is all inclusiv-e, the parent of all professional ones.
It is affiliated with the state organization (PSEA) and the national organization
(NEA) .
OFFICERS

President .... .......... .... ...... ... .... ...... .................. ........................... ..........Robert F. Jones, Jr.
Vice President .. ................ ...... ... .............. ...... ......... .. ........ .... To be elected in September
Secretary ................................. ............................... .................................... Linda J anssens
Treasurer .............. ............ .......................................................................... Sharon Walsh
Sponsors ............................................ ............................ Dr. Gamberoni and Dr. Walker
STUDENT SPEAKER'S BUREAU
Th e Speech Department through its Student Speaker's Bureau provides opportunities for students to present sp eeches and oral readings to groups in this
area. Students who participate must have skill in speaking or reading, be willing
to travel off camplls to appear before their audiences, and must pre-p are a speech
or program of oral readings. Interested students should contact Dr. Kub.r at the
Department office, West Gym I.
STUDENT TUTORING SERVICE
A Student Tutoring Service is sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, the men's
service fraternity. Tutoring is provided free of charge for subjects in all areas.
Those de siring to tutor, or be tutored, can receive information at the Student
Tutoring Service desk in the College Union or in the Office of the Dean of Men.
VARSITY CLUB
The Varsity Club is the organi zation of male students who have earned a
varsity let ter in one or more of the many intercollegiate sports of the college.
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and have achieved junior standing. Each graduating senior receives a sports
trophy from the club.
The Varsity Club operates all concessions at all athletic events. The club
sponsors the annual varsity club banquet and the varsity club dance.
Each year the club attempts to sponsor a trip for its members to see a professional sporting event.
OFFICERS

President ..................................................................................... ............... .......... Ron Boller
Vice President ................................ .. .............................................. .... .. ............ Tom Horne
Secretary .... .............. .. .......................................................................................... Ray Inman
Treasurer ..................................................... ............................................. Rich Shoemaker
Duty Roster ............................................ ........................................................ Dick O'Brien
Sponsor .............. .......................................................................... ...... Mr. Henry H. Baierl
WNFT
The purpose of Slippery Rock State College Radio Station WNFT is to
help the college in presenting a well-rounded educational environment. Such
an environment is encouraged by providing the college with educational and
recreational radio programming and by offering practical experience to those
students interested in radio communication.
General Manager .......... ...................................................................... Daniel B. Laporte
Business Manager .. ....................................... ............................................... Edward Pete
Chief Technician ........ .. .................................................................................. Dayne Baird
Pr,o gram Director ..............................................................................Daniel McGuigan
WOMEN'S RECREATION ASSOCIATION
The Women 's Recreation Association is for all women students attending
Slippery Rock State College. In an attempt to meet the interests of all women
students who wish to participate in recreational activities, WRA offers such activities as: arch ery, bowling, camping, fencing, fishing, gymnastics, knitting, modern dance, synchronized swimming, field hockey, volleyba ll, basketball, track and
field, softball and tennis. Activities are added or dropped in relation to student
interests. Such activities as badminton, table tennis or cards may be added to
the program provided the interest is shown.
WRA has advanced groups in many of the activities for those students who
are highly skilled. These groupe participate with other schools that have similar
groups. Students who are interested in learning certain skills in a specific activity may join the interest groups, many of which are taught by students who
are highly skilled in the specific activity. For competition on our campus, WRA
has set up its intramural program on the basis of living quarters and sororities.
A student may participate either for her sorority or for her dormitory. A traveling trophy for each intramural sport is given to the dormitory winning the
highest percentage of games for the season. Along with the previously mentioned activities, WRA will be participating in playdays and sportsdays and
sponsoring co-recreational activities each semester.
OFFICERS

Pr.esident ...... .................................................................................................. Sharon Walsh
Vice President ................................................................................................ Linda Argall
Treasurer ................ ........... ............................................................................. Kathe Rudd
Recording Secretary ........................ .................................................... Linda Honsperger
Corresponding Secretary ............................................................................Vivian Stoner
Advanced Group Chairman .................................................................... Nancy Greene
Interest Group Chairman ............................................................................ ] anie Homer
Intramural Chairman ............................................................ .. ...................... Janice Todd
Specialist Representative .............................................................................. Sandy Keith
Budget Director ............................................................................................Shirley Pearl
Art Director .................................................................................................. Leslie Herod
Senior Advisor .......... ........................................................................................ ] udy Jacko
Sponsor .......................................................................................................... Miss Williams

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WRA sponsors an interest group in synchronized swimming which is open
to all men and women. The group hopes to revive interest in this aquatic activity in order to reactivate Rocket Ripplers. In the past, excellent water shows
were presented annually by this group.
Orclzesis (Dance Club), also part of WRA, is a club open to all who have
an interest in dances of all types, primarily modern. Orchesis meets each Tuesday, 7 :00 to 9 :00 p.m. During the past year, Orchesis put on various shows on
and off campus. Included in this group of shows was their own dance show.
Routines are choreographed by the members to provide them with the opportunity to perform. No previous dance training is needed for membership in the
club.
If you are interested in dance, Orchesis is the club for you.
Sponsors ................................................................................ Miss McKeag, Miss Talag

YOUNG DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The expansion of Slippery Rock State College into a Liberal Ar.ts college
has attracted a record number of students interested in political science. These
students, on January 30, 1968, formed the Young Democratic Club to offer
greater advantages for activ e political participation. The club is open to any
student with an interest in the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party.
The Young Democratic club hosts various speakers from the state and
national political arenas in an effort to stimulate in the student body an active
interest in governmental -affairs. These programs integrate education and J;>O·
litical participation in order to increase political understanding.
OFFICERS

President ...................................................................................................... Joseph Vranich
Vice-President .............................................................................................. To be elected
Secretary .............................. ..... ....................................................................... To be elected
Treasurer ......................................................................................................To be elected
Advisor ...................................................................................................... Dr. Larry Cobb

Honorary Fraternities
ALPHA DELTA NU
Alpha Delta Nu is an honorary science and mathematics society established
January 8, 1962, to acknowledge scholastic achievement.
Membership is based on scholastic standings, a 3.0 q.p. in the major field
and a 2.75 q.p. over-all average being required. Members must have completed
forty-eight semester hours and be enr.olled as a full-time student.
OFFICERS

President .......... .................................................................................. Shirley Gildersleeve
Vice President ......................................................................................John N. Anderson
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Historian .................................... ...................................................... Mary Ann Mastroddi
Sponsors ................................................................ Mr. John, Dr. Pagano, Dr. Kearney
ALPHA PSI OMEGA
This honorary dramatic fraternity was organized at Slippery Rock in 1934.
Its purpose is to stimulate interest in -the dramatic activities on the campus.
Requirements are: (1) An accumulation of sixty points awarded for participation in extra-curricular dramatic activities. (2) Twenty points must be
earned in acting and twenty points must be earned in technical theatre. Technical theatre includes such work as stage manager, business manager, carpenter,
property master, electrician, painting, design, or costuming. The remaining
twenty points may be earned in either area or a combination of both areas.
Sponsors ....................................................................................Mr. Carless, Mr. Wallace

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DELTA PSI KAPPA
This national professional physical education fraternity for womm was installed on the Slippery Rock campus in 1956. The purpose of the organization is
"to recognize worthwhile achievement of women in physical education, to develop interest therein, and to promote greater fellowship among women in this
field of activity."
The requirements: a woman must be a physical education major of high
scholastic standing and high professional ideals and at least a second semester
sophomore in rank.
OFFICERS
President ........... ...................................................................... ..... ..... ........... Pat Wilkinson
Vice President .. ................................................................ .......................... Judy Peterman
Secretary ..................... ................... .......... ............ .................................. Marrianne Jessey
Treasurer .................................................................................................. Mickey Minnich
Chaplain ........................................................................................................ Gail Slatterly
Publicity ........ ................................................................................................Kendra Moser
Foil Editor .................................................................................................. Gaylen Fowler
Historian ........... ............................................................................................. Cathy Towne
Sergeant-at-Arms .............................................................................. Carolyn Thompson
GAMMA THETA UPSILON
Zeta Chapter of this honorary geography fraternity was installed at Slippery
Rock in 1932. Its purpose is to further professional interest in geography and to
advance the professional status of geography as a cultural and practical subject for study ana investigation.
Requirements are: Students majoring or minoring in geography; students
who have completed one year's work with a standing equal or above the median
of the school.
President .......... ............................................................... ...................................Paul Sylves
Vice-President .................................................. ............................................ Douglas Goss
Secretary-Treasurer .......... :....................................................................... Carol Werner
Sponsor .................................................................................................................. Mr. Davis

KAPPA DELTA PI
The Delta Tau Chapter of the honorary society in education was established
in Slippery Rock in 1938. Its purpose is to encourage in its membership a high
degree of devotion to sociaJ service by fostering high intellectual and personal
standards during the period of preparation service in the field of education.
Requirements: junior or senior ranking (bot h men and women), scholastic
standing of "B" or better, and high educational ideals.
Kappa Delta Pi sponsors the Dean's List Tea and the Academic Awards
Assembly.
Sponsors ........................................................................ Dr. Schmittlein and Dr. Hagen
OFFICERS-First Semester
President ........................................................................................................ Steve Spencer
Vice President ............... ................................................................................. Gloria Glick
Secretary .............................................................................................................. Pat Hazen
Treasurer ............................................................................................................ Pat Weidl
OFFICERS-Second Semester
President ............................................................................................................ Larry Muir
Vice President .................................................................................................. Jill Emrick
Treasurer ............................................................................................................ Pat Weidl

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KAPPA GAMMA
The Slippery Rock Chapter of Kappa Gamma was originally organized on
our campus in 1932. It was re-organized in 1966 and dedicated to the purpose
of recogni zing and encouraging interest and achievement in extra-curricular
speech activities, specifrcally in radio and broadcasting, in oral interpretation
and Reader's Thea.ter and in debate, discussion and public speaking. To be
eligible, a student must: 1) be at least a spohomore, 2) ha ve participated in
extra-curricular speech activities, for at least two semesters, and 3) have
achieved a satisfactory scholastic average.
OFFICERS

President ..............................................................................................................Mike Tile
Sponso r .......... ................................... ............................. .............................. Dr. M. I. Kuhr
LAMBDA EPSILON DELTA
Lambda Epsilon Delta is a n honorary elementary education society established to encourage in its members a high degree of inte ll ectual and personal
standards during the period of preparation to be teachers.
Membership is based on scholastic standings of a 3.00 q.p.r. in all work
taken prior to initiation and the minimum of sixty semester hour s of course credit.
Spon sor .............. ........................... ................................................... Dr. Mary Shinaberry
MU KAPP A GAMMA
Mu K appa Gamma, th e honorary music fraternity, seeks to support the
hig hest possi ble type of mu sical activity in the coll ege. Stud ents are eligible for
member ship on the basis of stated requirements of college mu sical organi za tion
participation and sch?lastic a chi ev ement.
Monthly meetings and soci al functions are scheduled events.
OFFICERS

President ....................................................................................................Susan Haggard
Vice-President .................................................................................... Carol Eichelberger
Secretary ............................ .............................................................................. Carol Clark
Treasurer .............................. ..... ........................................................... Patricia Stevenson
Historian ........................................................................................................Walter Nagel
Sponsors ... ............................................................................... Mr. Swope and Mr. Sims
PHI EPSILON KAPP A
As a re sult of rising interest in an organization to recognize outstanding
men majo ring in health and physical edu cation at Slippery Rock State College,
Beta Epsilon chapter of Phi Ep silon Kappa was initiated in January, 1962.
Beta Epsilon was found ed with 22 charter members and three sponsors. The
requirements for membership include holding a minimum over-a ll quality point
rating of 2.5 and being at least a first semester sophomore in rank.
The objectives of the fraternity are to promote scholarship and elevate
standards, id ea ls and ethics of those engage d in the teaching of health, physical
education, and recreation.
OFFICERS

President .......................................................................... ................................ Gale Shields
Vice President .................................................................................................. Bob Robbins
Secretary .......... ........................................................................................Randy Schaeffer
Treasurer ... .................................................................................................Lance Gordon
Sergeant-at-Arms ........................................................................................ Richard Lohr
Sponsor ...... ................................... .................................................................... ..... Dr. Meise

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PI DELTA EPSILON
Pi Delta Epsilon, national honorary fraternity in journalism, is the newest
honorary fraternity on campus.
The code of Pi Delta Epsilon includes intellectual honesty, freedom of
thought, tempered with responsibility, leadership of collegiate publications, accuracy in journalism, good taste, and consideration for the reader.
Requirements: Outstanding participation on the Rocket Staff for at least
three consecutive semesters; or outstanding participation on the Saxigena staff
for at least two consecutive semesters.
OFFICERS

President ............................................................................................... ............. Judy Houck
Secretary-Treasu rer ............................................ ........................] oan Mary Passantine
Advisors .................................................................................... Mr. Mancini, Mr. Walsh
PI DELTA PHI
Pi Delta Phi, n 2tional honorary French fraternity, was established at Slippery Rock State College in 1963. This fraternity, whose Greek letters mean,
"Let us go forward faithful friend s of France," strives to promote French culture and the French language on the Slippery Rock campus.
A student with a general grade point average of 2.8 and at least a 3.0 average in French may be considered for membership. In addition, the student should
have completed seventeen hours of F r ench courses including at least one on
the advanced level.
OFFICERS

Presid ent .. ..... ....... ............... ........................................... ..................................Carol Stright
Vice President (1st sem.) .................................................................... Darlene Galiano
Vice President (2nd sem.) ......... ............................................................. Larry Rybicki
Secretary ( 1st sem.) .................................................. .................................... Paula Figley
Secretary (2nd sem.) .............................. .. .................................................. Pam Vellente
Treasurer (1st sem.) .................... ................................................................ Susan Dodds
Treasurer (2nd sem.) ............................................................................ Pamela Minoski
Sponsor ...................................................................................................... Mrs. Alma Ladd
PI GAMMA MU
Pi Gamma Mu is an honorary social science fraternity for students with 20
hours or more of "B" average work in the social sciences. This national honorary fraternity was active on campus from 1929 until shortly after World War II
and it was reactivated in 1957. Its primary purpose is to honor those who achieve
distinction in the social sciences.
OFFICERS

President ..................... ..................................................................................... David Boyer
Vice President ......................................................................................Roland Vendeland
Secretary-Treasurer ..................................... ... ................................................ Mr. Frazier
Sponsor .................................................................................................................. Mr. Shaw
SIGMA DELTA PI
Epsilon Nu chapter of the National Spanish Honorary Fraternity, Sigma
Delta Pi, was established at Slippery Rock in 1964. Active membership in the
honorary is extended to students of Spanish who have completed at least three
hour s of Spanish literature with a minimum 3.0 average in Spanish and who
rank in the top third of their class. In addition, they must manifest an active
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In 1967-68, membership was extended to Linda Duncan, who received the
award as the outstanding Spanish student.
Members are: (professors) Robert A. Duca, Fiore T. Matteis, Dr. Rosa
Pallas, Alex Pilotti, and James Wentz. (students) Carolyn Brattin, Linda
Duncan, Remy Fontaine, John McChesney, Susan Peel, Christine Riheley, Joseph
Rupert, Andrea Sleigh, Linda Shartle and Carol Taggart.
Sponsor ........................................................................................................ Dr. Rosa Pallas
SIGMA TAU DELTA
Thi s honorary English fraternity was organized at Slippery Rock State
College in 1935 . Its purposes are promoting the mastery of written expression,
encouraging worthwhile reading and fostering a spirit of fellowship among students of the English language.
Requirements are: English major; 16 or more hours in English; a "B"
average or better in English courses.
OFFICE RS

Presid ent .... ..... ... ........ ................ ....... .................... .................................Denise Zahuranec
Vice President ................................................................................................Kathy Milto
Secretary-Trea surer ....... ............................. ...................................... Marian Goodwald
Sponsor .......... ......... ............................. ..............................................................to be named
SENIOR WOMEN'S HONORARY
Th e Senior vVomen's Honorary Group has been established in order to
recognize outstanding senior women students for scholastic achi evement, as well
as for leadership and service.
The selected women are tapped at the Awards Assembly at the end of the
junior year, for active membership during the senior year.
Requirements are a Quality Point Average of 3.25 or above at the end of
the first semester of junior-standing, and eagerness to continue the outst anding
leadership and service shown as underclassmen.
SOPHOMORE WOMEN'S HONORARY
The Sophomore Women's H onorary Group stresses scholarship, leadership,
and service to the college. It ha s been established in order to recognize outstanding women students for contributions made during the freshman year, and
to promote the same qualities throughout the remaining college years.
The selected students are tapped in the beginning of the Sophomore year,
for active membership throughout the sophomore year.
Requirements are a Quality Point Average of 3.0 or above for the freshman
year, and a demonstrated potential for further leadership and service.

Religious Organizations
INTER-VARSITY CLUB
The Slippery Rock Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Organization sponsors an hour of Bible Fellowship and prayer each week. This non-denominational and non- sectarian organization is devoted to Christian living and sharing.
OFFICERS

President ............................................................................................ ................ Gary Boyle
Vice President .................................................................................................... Sue Harris
Secretary ................. ........................... ........................................................ Claudia Boyles
Sponsor .................................................................................................................... Mr. Renn

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NEWMAN CENTER
Newman Club, an old national institution of American college s and universities, is an organization for all students. It's purpose is to foster the spiritual,
intellectual, and social interests of the students, while they are on campus and

off.
New officers to be elected in the fall.
Sponsor ....................... ..................................................................................... Mr. Wall ace

Y.W.C.A.
The Young Wom en's Christian Association extends a hearty welcome to
every girl on th e Slippe ry Rock campus. Looking forward to the new school year,
the members are grateful for the Christian experience and relationship which
will be theirs. Regardless of interests, there is a place for everyone in the
activities of this organization.
OFFICERS

President .......................................................................................................... Abbey Teed
Vice President ........................... ........................................................................... Su e Lohr
Secretary-Treasurer .................................................................................... Linda Rankin
Program-Project Chairman ..................................... .................................Elaine Grabb
Social Service Chai r man ........................................................................ Sherry Hopkins
D evotion al Chairman ..................................................... ............................... Barb White
Sponso rs .................... Mr s. Neely, M rs . Severa nce, Miss Perrin, Mrs. McClymonds

College Publications
GINGER HILL
A literary magazine, published by Co-oper ative Activities in Winter and
Spring of each year. This student publication includes creative and critical
writings of stud ents at the College. Staff: editor, art director, plus assistants.
Prose and poetry contribution s accepted.
Sponsors .............. ............................................ ................ .. ....Mr. Kuzma, Mr. Flannigan
THE ROCKET STAFF
The Rock et Staff is re spo nsible for publishin g th e offici al college newspaper,
The Rocket. A se lected staff elects its ow n editors who try to maintain th e hig h
standards of journalism set by the Columbia Press and the Penn sy lv a nia State
Coll ege Press Association. The experience gained in helping to publish the
paper provid es a valuable supplement to class wo rk. Any stua ent is eligible for
membership on the staff.
As a fr ee vo ice car rying stud ent news and stud ent v ie ws, Th e Rock et r epr esents the Slippery Rock Campus.
Editor .. ............... .. ..................... ................. ....................... .......... ....................Pat McCorkle
Sponsors ......... ................................................... Mr. Mark Shiring, Mr. J. P. Mancini
SAXIGENA STAFF
The staff publishes Th e Saxigena which is th e ye arbook of the college. The
name is d erived from two Latin words, Saxum , meaning "Rock," a nd signo, "to
spring." The name was su ggested by th e late Dr. L. Hamm, former profe ssor
of Latin and German at th e college, an d has bee n use d since 1912.
The staff is chosen largely from th e Junior class but it is sometim es supplemented by members of other cl asses. The work involves the planning and p repa·
ration of a pictorial and editorial summary of college functions, organizations,
and athletic programs.
Editor .................................. .................................... .......................................... Judy Houck
Sponsors .................................................................................. Mr. Shiring, Mr. Mancini

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Music Organizations
COLLEGE CHOIR
College Choir consists of seventy members selected on the basis of tryouts
at the beginning of the fall semester. This group participates in a Christmas and
a spring concert presented for the campus, as well as a tour each semester to
the surrounding areas. This tour often includes television appearances.
OFFICERS

President .. ..... ................................................................................. .... David L. Malcomson
First Vice-President .................................................................................... Joseph Rupert
Second Vice-Presid-e nt ...................................................................... Christine Arbuckle
Secretary-Treasurer .......................................................................................... Joy Bilger
Co-Chairmen of Pr.operties .................................... Connie McCurdy, Daryl Safreed
Sponsor .......................................................................................... Mr. George W. Bente!
COLLEGE CHAMBER SINGERS
The Chamber Singers is a smaller and more highly selective group chosen
from the College Choir. This group specializes in singing music especially designed for smaller groups, as well as music of a more difficult nature.
Sponsor .............................. ............................................................ Mr. George W. Bente!
WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB
Women's Glee Club consists of sixty women's voices selected on the basis
of tryouts at the beginning of th e fall semester. They participate in the Christmas and spring concerts, as well as other local appearances.
OFFICERS

President ........................................................................................................ Patricia Reda
Vice-President .............................................................................................. Deborah Coen
Secretary-Treasurer .................................................................................... Jane Fausold
Sponsor .................................................................................................. Miss Doreen Kurr
ROCKET MARCHING BAND
The Rocket Marching Band as it is known during the fall sport season, is
the spirit behind the student body and is a colorful and musically effective feature at home and a way football games. Our Marching Unit numb ers 110
strong. A breakdown of this figure is: 96 Bandsmen, 8 Majorettes, 1 Head
Majorette, 4 Colorguards and 1 Drum Major. This Unit a long with th e RockJette Organization returns befo re the opening of the fall semester to learn
routines for presentation during football season.
Membership is open to all students and application forms may be initiated
by contacting the director. Instruments are available for those wishing to have
one on loan.
Officers will be elected in the fall.
Director of Bands .............................................................................. Mr. Blase Scarnati
Arranger .................................................................................................... Mr. John Byers
CONCERT BAND
The Slippery Rock State College Concert Band devotes its time to the rehearsal and performance of the finest musical literature. The 80 piece Concert
Band presently presents a Spring Concert and tour.
Membership is open to all stud.ents and application forms may be initiated
by contacting the director. Instruments are available for those wishing to have
one on loan.

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OFFICERS

President .............................................................................. ............ .............. Sally · Sheaffer
Secretary ...................................................... ............................................ ...... Virginia l\1ay
Keeper of the Files ......................................................................... ....... Virginia Seaman
Director of Bands ..................... ......................................................... Mr. Blase Scarnati
Arranger ...................... .......................................................................... Mr. John Byers
STAGE BAND
The Slippery Rock State College Stage Band is a newly formed group performing at last year's Spring Concer.t. Its main purpose is to explore jazz as a
fre sh vital art.
This year the Stage Band will be presented in concert.
Membership is open to all students and application forms may be initi ated
by contacting the director.
Director ............ ................. ......................................................... ..........Mr. Blase Scarnati
Arranger ............. .......... ....... .................................... .......... ........................ Mr. John Byers
BRASS ENSEMBLE
Although membership in the Brass Ensemble is available to all brass instrumentalists, performers are chosen through qualifying examinations. The
selected instrumentalists receive training in chamber music requirements and
stylistic perfo r mance practices through the interpretation of various brass ensemble compositions.
Director ................................................................................................ Mr. Calvin Holden

Greek Organizations
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
Panhell enic Council is an organi zation composed of two representatives and
one advisor from each women's s0cial fraternity on campus. Its purpose s include
maintaining satisfactory interfraternity r elations and high scholastic and soci al
standings, cooperation with the colle ge a dministration; and, designing rules governing rushing , pled g ing and initi atio n of members.
OFFICERS

President .......... .. ..... .. ..................... .......... ...................................................... Mary Hughey
Vice President ...................................................................................... .... Suzanne Pelzar
Secretary ................ ................................... .. .......... ................... .......... Ruthann Ackerman
Treasure r ................ ........................................................................................ Judith Evans
Sponsor .................... ... ............. ................ .................. Ellen H. Perrin, Dean of Women
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL
The lnterfraternity Council of Slippery Rock State College was formed immediately upon the establishment of social fraternities on our campus. The
council is composed of members of each of the campus social fraternities. The
main purposes of the council are to act as both a coordinating and regulating
body in all matters dealing with our fraternal system, to perpetuate cooperation
and similarity of action among the fraternities on this campus, and to further
strengthen the bond of union between the College and the fraternity men.
The lnterfraternity Council presents awards such as:
1. The outstanding Greek Athlete
2. The Top Greek Scholar
3. Semester Scholarship Award

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The Council helps to sponsor such major campus events· as:
1. Greek Week
2. May Week
3. Spring Week End and many other campus events.
OFFICERS

President .......................................................................................................... Loftus Lucas
Vice President .......... ...................... ......... .. ....................................... Carl F. Simmons IV
Secretary ..... ........... :....... ............. ........ ............................................................ ]a mes Tonks
Treasurer .................................. .. ........... .....................................................Brian Speicker
Corresponding Secretary ..... ....................................................... .. .. ...... ] ames Crawford
Parliamentarian .......... ... ................................... ................................................ Robert Noe
Advi sor ...... ............................................Mr. Richard A. Hud son, Asst. Dean of Men
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA
Lambda Chi Alpha has recently established a colony on the campus of
Slipp ery Rock State College. The initial founding of Lambda Chi Alpha was
at the University of Pennsylvania on November 2, 1909. Today the fraternity
is comprised of nearly 100,00 men with over 180 chapters in the United States
and Canada. Although Lambda Chi is basically a social fraternity, its two
motto s "Every Man a Man," and "Naught Without Labor," illustrate the high
standards of the fraternity. Lambda Chi stresses scholarship, adjustment, active
participation in a,thletics, respect and loyalty to the fraternity and the college.
The Lambda Chi Alpha frat ernity opens its door s to all men of hig h ethical
character, good academic standing and those seeking a well rounded college
life.
OFFICERS

President ...................... .................................................................................. John Sinichak
Vice-Presid ent ............. ... .............. ..................................... ............................... Robert Noe
Secretary ............. ........ .. .............................................. ..... ...... ................ Edwin Germanski
Treasurer ............ ............ ........................ ...................................................... Kenneth Kerr
Ru sh Ch airman .......... .......... .................... .......................................... ..Philip Spampinato
Pledge Train er .................................................................. .......................... Gary Thomas
Social Chairman ........................................ ............................................... ... Ger ard Daher
Ritualist ............... .............................................................................. ....... Richard Ganster
Sponso rs ................................................ ............................................ Dr. Powell, Dr. Cobb
SIGMA PI
Sig ma Pi Fraternity was founded February 26, 1897, at Vince nnes University, Vincennes, Indiana. Toda y Sigma Pi has chapters located at many colleges
throu g hout the United States, and has 10 chapters loca ted in P ennsylvania.
Ou r chapter was established as a colony at Sli ppe ry Rock in the fa ll of 1961,
and was installed as th e Gamma D elta cha pter on December 2, 1962.
The purpose of Sigma Pi is to organize men into a brother hood to advance
soci al, athl etic, and aca de mic act ivities durin g their college life. We are striving
to d eve lo p character, to w id en one's opportunities for person a l contacts, and to
d eve lop a se nse of be longing and loya lty.
To be eligible for membership a college male must be willing to maintain
good scholar ship , participate in worthy college activities, and have a sincere
inter est in Sigma Pi and its id ea ls.
OFFICERS

Presi d ent ... ................. .... ............. .. .................................................................. .] ohn Wimer
Vice President ....................... ... .... .................................................. .............. Joseph Rupert
Secretary ............................................................................................................ Robert Zona
Tr easu rer ........................ .......... ... ............................................................. George Howard
Sergea nt at Arms .......................................................................................... Dennis Potter
Heral d .......... ......... ..... ... ........................................................................... ...... Donald Pierce

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SIGMA TAU GAMMA
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, Beta Tau Chapter, was the fi i st social
Greek organization to receive recogn ition fr om the executive board of Slippery
Rock State College. On March 2, 1961, Beta Tau Chapter also became the first
national fraternity on campus. Since that time Sigma Tau Gamma has do·ne
much to remain in its po sition as th e college's fir st fraternity through its social,
cultural, scholarly, recreational, fraternal accomplishments.
Beta Tau Chapter, which has selected brothers from all curriculums offered
by the college, has done much to furtlrer the college ideals by placing Sigma Tau
Gamma brothers in campus governmental positions such as Student Advisors
and I.F.C. officers, and by taking ari active part in all college events, whether
they be athletic, social, or otherwise.
OFFICERS

President .......... .................... ..........................................................................} ames Hurley
Vice President ............................................................................................ Ronald George
Recording Secretary .......... ........................................................................ Richard Beech
Corresponding Secretary ............................................ :.................Thomas McCullough
Treasurer .......................................................................................... William Wentworth
Social Chairman ...................................................................................... Glenn Schreiber
Pledge Master ...... ................ ........................................................................ Ralph Bozell a
Chaplain .................... ............................................................._....................... Dave Wilson
Sponsor ........................................................................................................ Mr. Kondr'acki
TAU KAPPA EPSILON
Tau Kappa Epsilon is the world's largest social fraternity, with over 235
chapters. TEKE was founded at Illinois Weslyan University in 1899 and has
spread to all parts of the United States and to Mexico and Canada.
On the Slippery Rock campus Iota Eta chapter is noted for its diversification, organization, leadership, and its outstanding ability to incorporate new
ideas into the social life of the student body. TEKE can boast of having its
members as leaders in almost all major sports and organizations. TEKE also
stresses unity, friendship, and all other character building traits among its
members. Our motto "Above all else, Tau Kappa Epsilon stands for MEN .••
not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character."
To be eligible for membership, a student must show a desire to participate
in fraternity life, maintain a 2.0 grade average, and above all, have an outstanding desire to be a MAN.
OFFICERS

President ............................................................................................................ Bill Parker
Vice-President ...................................................................................................... Bob Begg
Secretary ......................................................................................................} erry Johnston
Treasurer .............................................................................................................. Jim Smith
Historian .......................................................................................................... Jim Cristello
Chaplain .......................................................................................................... Bill Brennan
Pledge Trainer ............................................................................................ Carl Simmons
Sergeant-at-Arms ................................................................................................Ron Conte
Rush Chairman .............................................................................................. Jim Mitchell
Advisors .............................................................................. Mr. Lambert, Father Ragni
ORDER OF DIANA
The Order of Diana is an organization of women affiliated with the men
of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Eligible for membership are those related, lavaliered,
pinned, engaged, or married to a brother of TEKE. Each semester, one woman
who is closely associated with the TEKE's yet does not satisfy the formerly
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The purpose of the Order of Diana is to "help the TEKE's develop socially
and culturally into worthwhile citizens of the United States." The organization
is a national one with active chapters on many college campuses across the
nation. The Slippery Rock Chapter of the Order of Diana was organized in
1965.
OFFICERS

President .................................................................................................... Lynette Silvestri
Vice President ......................................................................................................Pat Wied!
Secretary ........................................................................................................ Brenda Quinn
Treasurer ...................................................................................................... Barb Fleming
Chaplain ..................................................................................................................Jan Dice
THETA CHI
Zeta Alpha Chapter was organized at Slippery Rock in 1964. Since this
time it has grown into a large and active campus organization. Theta Chi
stands for true friendship. A strong bond of brotherhood has always been the
main objective of Theta Chi. Leadership is a quality sought in our organization,
and many Theta Chi's have been active in positions of leadership in campus
affairs.
Membership in Theta Chi is open to a-11 male students who are capable of
meeting the requirements of Theta Chi in brotherhood and friendship. Our
national motto of the more than 130 chapters of Theta Chi is: "Alma Mater
first, and Theta Chi for Alma Mater."
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OFFICERS

President ............................................................................................................ Carl Hykes
Vice President ............................................................................................ Donald Feigart
Secretary ........................................................................................................ Greg Thomas
Treasurer .............................................................................................................. Ed Nahas
Pledge Master ....................................................................................................Tom Antus
Corresponding Secretary ..............................................................................Jack Marino
Sergeant-at-Arms ................................................................................................... Al Scott
Chaplain ..............................................................................................................Tim Leary
I.F.C. Representatives ........ Dave Geitner, Carl Hykes, Lofty Lucas (I.F.C. Pres.)
Advisors ...................................................................................... Dr. Hawkins, Mr. Stahl
THETA XI
Theta Xi national social fraternity was founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute on April 29, 1864. It was the only fraternity founded during the Civil
War. Theta Xi endeavors to assist each member to develop intellectual curiosity,
better mental and physical health habits, sincerity, responsibility, leadership,
extra-curricular interests, and spiritual interests.
On February 7, 1966, Omega Xi, with a membership of 30 men, became a
local Fraternity on the Slippery Rock campus. The Omega Xi's became the Beta
Up silon chapter of Theta Xi national on May 14, 1966, thus becoming the newest
national social Fr aternity on campus.
OFFICERS

President .......................................................................................... .......... Frank Morrone
Vice-President ........................................................................................ Bernard Connolly
Secretary ...............................................................................................Charles Donaldson
Treasurer ................................................................................................ Gary Lowenstern
House Manager ........................................................................................ James Bickford
Pledge Master .............................................................................................. Robert Barnes
Scholarship Chairman ............................................................................ James Crawford
Advisors .................................................................................... Mr. Wallace, Dr. Holton

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ALPHA OMICRON PI
Alpha Omicron Pi, a national social sorority, was established at Barnard
College of Columbia Univ ers~ in New York on January 2, 1897. The Sigma
Rho Chapter wa s installed on Slippery Rock's campus on April 30, 1966 as the
eighty-fourth national chapter of A O II.
In Alpha Omicron Pi, membership is serious and enduring; it is a lifetime
bond. The goals for which AO Il's strive are several. Scholarship is the first.
The second goal is participation in campus and fraternal a ctivities, in order
that members will become more fully developed persons. Knowledge of our fraternity i s the third goal, because it is important to be interested in the origin,
beliefs, accomplishments and ritual of the organization. The fourth goal is the
development of good -taste, good manners and high moral character in all members.
Alpha Omicron Pi is nationally known for being a friendly sorority. The
Sigma Rho chapter works regularly on our national charity, the Arthritis
Foundation, and local service projects. The sorority color is cardinal, and the
flower is the J acqueminot r ose, the deepest of all the red roses.
OFFICERS

President .... .......... .................................................................................... Beverly Joy Faux
Vice-President ........................................................................................ Maryellen Baran
Recording Secretary ................................................................................ Susan Laughrey
Corresponding Secretary ...................................................................... Madge McCurdy
Treasurer .......................................................................................................... Linda Wise
Rush Chairman ............................................................................................Lynn Tanney
Adv isors .................................. Mrs. Marks, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Amon
ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
A lpha Sigma Alpha was founded on November 15, 1901, at Longwood College, Fa rmville, Virg inia, a nd is a member of the Nat ional Panhellenic Conference. Alpha Sigma Alpha was formally established as Gamma Xi Chapter on
Slippery Rock's campus on April 30, 1966.
A founder of Alpha Sigma Alpha w rote "The foundamental object of a
sorority is to cultiv at e those qual iti es w hich will help its members to meet more
happily and successfully the events of life. A sorority is the training ground
for the cultivation of the art of living in harmony with other people." Alpha
Sigma Alpha members know the value of sharing common ideas and organized
activities with their sisters in a nation-wide sorority.
The sorority colors are burgundy and w hite and the jewels a r e the pearl and
the ruby. The fall flower is the aster and the spring flowe r is the narcissus.
The N ational Phila nthropic Proj ect of Alpha Sigma Alpha is " Service" to the
mentally r etarded children. The local philanthropic project is to assist at the
Mercer Children's Home in M ercer, Pa.
He r e at Slippery Rock ASA pledges can be recognized by the burgundy and
white octopi they carry. In addition to the annual sister-pledge softball game,
Alpha Sig ma A lphas have a Christmas formal and a spring formal.
The qualities of scholarship, high social and moral standards, and friendliness ar e the basis by which Alpha Sigma Alpha chooses its members.
OFFICERS

President ............................................................................................................ Kathie Frey
Vice-President ............................................................................................Barbara Zokvic
Secretary .......... ..............................................................................................Mary Rippole
Treasurer .................................................................................................... Suzanna Latsko
Pledge Trainer .................................................................................... Mary Ann Carlson
Editor ................................................................................................................ Fran Brown

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Chaplain ............................................................................................................ Sandy Allen
Sergeant-at-Arms ........................................................................................ Marty Mogus
Corresponding Secretary ................................................................................ Sue Mason
Co-ru sh Chairmen ... ........................................................... Holly Hoffman, Pat Wilson
Junior Panhellenic Representative ...................................................... Barbara Zokvic
Sponsors .. .............................................................................. Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Arena
Adv isors ....... ................................................................................. Mrs. Cobb, Mrs. Szucs

ALPHA SIGMA TAU
Alpha Sigma Tau was founded on November 4, 1899, at what is now Michigan State University. The Alpha Pi Chapter at Slippery Rock was granted an
official charter and the chapter members and pledges were initiated on April
24, 1966.
One of the main traditions of Alpha Sigma Tau is the adoption of one of
the pledges by an active si ster. The brothers of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity have adopted us, and made us their "little sisters."
The n ati ona l philanthropi es consist of financial aid to the Pine Mountain
Settl ement School, scholarship s to American Indian students, and other projects
selected each year.
The flower of the sorority is the yellow rose, and the colors are emerald
green and gold. The object of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the scholastic,
ethical, cultural, and social development of its m embers. Th e open motto, Active,
Self-Reliant, Tru stworthy, is carried with every Alpha Sigma Tau woman
throu g hou t her life, perpetuating th e warm friendships established in her colleg e days.
OFFICERS

President .......... ......................... ........... ........ ..........................................Susannah M. Cole
Vice Pre sident ............. ......... .......................... ................................................Paula Samay
R ecording Secr etary ........ ....... ..................................................................... Laura Succop
Corresponding Secretary ............ ..............................................................Linda Zearley
Treasure r ............... ..... ....... .....................·................................................ Olivia Crawford
Advisor ... .... ....... ......... ................. .............. ..................................Mrs. Mary Hannah Fox

ALPHA XI DELTA
Alpha Xi Delta was formally recognized at Lombard College, Galesburg,
Ininois, on April 17, 1893. The 104th chapter, Delta Kappa, was established on
the Slipp ery Rock campus on April 6, 1963, as the result of the merger of two
local sororities.
Alpha Xi Delta has a monthly service project. Among their projects were
the collection and distribution of used clothing to the needy children at the lab
school, the distribution of food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas for
underprivileged families and the supporting of an orphan in Greece through the
Foster Parents' Plan. The sorority endeavors to do all it can for the help and
improv ement of the college and community. Alpha Xi Delta actively supports
all school fun ctions and promotes school spirit by attending games and pep assemblies as a group. In addition, the sorority strives to keep high scholarship of
its members as one of its primary goals.
Double blue and gold are the colors of Alpha Xi Delta and their badge, the
quill, is worn by 60,000 young women throughout the nation, 64 of whom are
members of the Delta Kappa Chapter on the Slippery Rock campus.
The Founders of Alpha Xi Delta had the vision of a fraternity th at "seeks
to cultivate a true spirit of friendship among its members that encourages, aids
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acts the highest of honor and duty." A true and close bond of sisterhood is clearly evident ia Alpha Xi Delta.
OFFICERS

President ....................... ....................................................................................... Beth Irons
Vice-President ................................................................................................ Diane Davis
Membership Chairman .................................................................................... Judi Houck
Recording Secretary .......................................................................................... Linda Gill
Treasurer ............................................................................................ Joanne McAnallen
Corresponding Secretary ..............................................................................Bev Swallow
Historian .................................................................................................. Marlene Santillo
Marshall .............................................................................................................. Diane Inks
Chaplain ........................................................................................................ Karen Martin
QuilJ Chairman .............................................................................................. Rita Monico
Panhellenic Representative ........................................................................ Bobbi Grimm
Chapter Director ................................. ,.................................................. Mrs. Ross Sams
Advisors ................................................ Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Ligo, and Mrs. DiMuccio
DELTA ZETA
Delta Zeta was founded at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1902. The
Zeta Phi chapter of Delta Zeta at Slippery Rock State ColJege was chartered
on November 18, 1962. There are 170 chapters of Delta Zeta on colJege campuses
throughout the United States.
The colors of Delta Zeta are rose and green; the flower is the Kilarney
rose; the jewel is the diamond. The badge is the lamp which lights the
way to the magic circle of friendship, sharing, and love. The goals are high
standards of moral integrity, scholarship, felJowship, and social development.
Delta Zeta is known nationalJy for its philanthropies, such as financial support, which is given to Gallaudet ColJege, the only college in the world for the
deaf and to Carville, La., where victims of Hansen's disease are treated. Baskets
for needy families in the Slippery Rock area are provided at Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and Easter.
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Delta Zeta offers to its members the opportunity for physical, mental, and
social growth, so as to provide a background for a fulJer, richer life in the
future.
OFFICERS

President ..... ............................................................................................... .... Carol Perkins
Vice-President (Rush) ............................................................................ Colette Yesline
Vice-President (Pledging) ........................................................................ Karen Kistler
Recording Secretary .................................................................................. Dorothy Liptak
Corresponding Secretary .............................................................. Dara Jean Crawford
Treasurer .................................................................................................. Linda Williams
Panhellenic Representative ...................................................................... Mary Hughey
Historian ...., ................................................................................................... Kathy Barnes
ColJege Chapter Director ............................................................................... Mrs. Storer
Faculty Advisor .............................................................................................. Miss Hudak
Advisors ................................................................ Miss Curcio, Miss Boyts, Mrs. Rose
KAPPA DELTA
·Kappa Delta, a na.tional social sorority was founded on October 23, 1897,
at w'hat is now Longwood CoJlege, Farmville, Virginia. Gamma Omega, the
101st. chapter of Kappa Delta, was established on the Slippery Rock campus on
October ,25, 1963.
Emerald green and pearl white are the sorority colors and the white rose is
the flower. The open motto is Ta Kala Diokomen: ''Let us strive for that which
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to promote true friendship among college girls of our country by inculcating
into their hearts and lives those principles of truth, of honor, of duty, without
which there can be no true friendship. The object of Kappa Delta Sorority is
the forma tion and perpetuation of good fellowship, friendship, and sisterly love
among its members; the encouragement of literature and education; the promotion of social interest; and the furtherance of charitable and benevolent purposes.
The Crippled Child ~en's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, is the site of
Kappa Delta 's philanthropy. Since 1921 Kappa Delta's throughout the country
have taken part in aiding crippled children. We point with pride to the fact
that Kapp a Delta was the first Panhellenic group to work with crippled children
as its nati onal philanthropy.
OFFICERS

President .... ....... .....................................................................................Sheila Ellenberger
Vice President .................................................................................... Cathy Cadwallader
Secretary ........................................................................................................ Martha Smith
Treasurer .............................................................................................. Mary Jo Callihan
Editor ........................................................................................................ Margaret Jacobs
Membership Chairman .......................................................................... Chariene Genes
Panhellenic Representatives .................................... Christine Gaibis, Faye Benedict
Sponsors ....................................................Mrs. Duncan, Dr. Haverstick, Dr. Overby,
Mrs. Smiley, Mrs. Gillon

SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
Sigma Sigma Sigma, a national social sorority, was founded at Longwood
College, Farmville, Virginia on April 20, 1898. On April 12, 1961 Tri Sigma
granted a charter to Gamma Zeta chapter, thus making it the first national
sorority on Slippery Rock campus.
As a sorority dedicated to lifelong friendship, Tri Sigma offers many rewarding and enriching experiences to its members. Social, cultural, and service
programs develop character, poise, personality, and civic responsibility. Sigma
Sigma Sigma supports the educational aims of the college and requires its members to maintain a good grade average. Members of Gamma Zeta chapter are
active in honorary fraternities as well as participating in most other campu1
extra-curricular activities.
The national social service work of the sorority, which centers around the
theme "Tri Sigma Serves Children," has as its main project the Robbie Page
Memorial's rehabilitation therapy program for children in the North Carolina
Memorial Hospital at Chapel Hill. Tri Sigmas at Slippery Rock annually donate to this program by sponsoring a "Campus Creep" Contest. The proceeds
from this fun-filled campaign are contributed to this project of helping children.
As a local service the sisters care for faculty children each month during the
Faculty Wives Meeting.
The sorority colors are royal purple and white, the flower is the purple
violet, and the jewel is the pearl. The open motto, "Faithful unto Death," signifies the bond that unites the sisters in the enduring friendship of Tri Sigma
now and always.
OFFICERS

President .......................................................................................................... Diane Pethick
Vice-President ....................................................................................................Rita Busse
Treasurer .................................................................................................... Rebecca Craig
Recording Secretary .................................................................................. Cathy Bowman
Corresponding Secretary ............................................................................] eanne Weidl
Keeper of Grades .......................................................................................... Diane Foryt
Membership Chairman ..................................................................................Judy Mason

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ZETA TAU ALPHA
Zeta Tau Alpha was the first women's fraternity to be chartered in the state
of Virginia and the only one ever to be granted a charter by special act of the
legislature. It was founded at what is now known as Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, October 15, 1898. Zeta Eta chapter at Slippery Rock was recently
founded April 23, 1966.
Turquoise blue and silver are the colors of the Fraternity, and the white
vi olet is the flower. A small gold shield is the badge of Zeta and is · worn by all
regularly initiated members.
Zeta Tau A lpha ha s al w ays sponsored and generously endowed projects of
service in many fields and has pioneered in types of aid to one of its current
major philanthropies-that of cerebral palsied children.
Zetas believe that fraternity membership gives those participating very
definite and real values. To us, a Fraternity is a design or pattern for living by
means of which each membe r develeps a richer, fuller life. We believe the
following qualities are v alues te be found in our fraternity: Friendship, Scholarship, Acti vities, Social and Personal Development, Organization, Improving
Standards, Lifetime Associations.
OFFICERS

President ......................................................................................................Kathryn Weed
Vice President .............................................................................................. Cindy Simpson
Recording Secretary ..............................................................................Linda Salvatora
Treasurer ....................................................................................................Paula Minnick
Historian ..................................................................................................Kathryn Dickson
Ritual Chairman .......................................................................................... Deborah Rich
Membership Chairman .......................................................................... Dorathy Stump
N.P.C. Delegate ...................................................................................,.......... Micki Fisher
Advisor s .............................................................. Miss Nogy, Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Boyer

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Whom to See
Academic Problems .......................................... Dean of Academic Affairs
Cancelled Classes .............. ................................ Dean of Academic Affairs
Class Excuses ........................................................... .Individual Professors
Class Schedule Changes ..... ............................... Dean of Academic Affairs
Dance Scheduling .......... .............................. Director of Public Relations
Dormitory Problems (heat, light, furnishings) .. Student Advisors or Asst.
Employment ....................................................Assistant Dean of Students
Employment-Residence
Hall Staff-Women ................................Assistant Dean of Women
Men ... .......................................Assistant Dean of Men
Fee Deferment .......................................................................... Fees Office
Fee Payment .................................... .......................................... Fees Office
Grade Difficulty .... Individual professors, Student Advisors or Assistants
Housing-Men ......... ;.... ......................................... Assistant Dean of Men
Women .......... :...............................Assistant Dean of Women
I.D. Cards ..................... ................................................... Dean of Studen,ts
Illness ......................... ................................................................. Infirmary
Information not listed here ........ Read Green and White, if not covered,
check with Student Advisors or Assistants
Insurance ............................. ... ........................................ Dean of Students
Loans ......... .....................................................Assistant Dean of Students
Parking Permits .................. ................ Assistant Dean of Men or Women
Party Scheduling ............................................ Director of Public Relations
Payroll ................... .......... ............................................. Payroll Supervisor
Posting signs or notices ........................................ Residence Hall Director
Room Payment-State-owned .... .............................................. Fees Office
Privately owned .................... Dormitory Head Resident
Approved .... ................................................ Householder
Scholarships .................................................... Assistant Dean of Students
Selective Service Information .............................. Assistant Dean of Men
Tutoring ................. .Individual Professors or Student Tutoring Service
Veterans Affairs .............................................................. Dean of Students

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INDEX

j,'age
Absence Policy ..................................................................•.....................31
Academ,ic Dismissal ................................................................•............... 32
Academic Policies ...............................................................•.................... 32
Advisory Program .................................................................................... 31
Alma Mater ............................................................................................ 11
Alumni Day ............................................................................................ 10
Alpha Delta Nu ...................................................................................... 72
Alpha Omicron Pi ....................................•.............................•...•.......•... 83
Alpha Phi Omega ...........................................•........................................65
Alpha Psi Omega .....................•.....................................•........................ 72
Alpha Sigma Alpha ................................................................................ 83
Alpha Sigma Tau ........................................•......................................;.... 84
Alpha Xi Delta ..............................................................•......................... 84
American Institute of Physics ............................................................•... 65
Aphobians ..........................................................................•.................•... 66
Appliances in Dormitories ..............................................................•....... 23
Assembly Programs ................................................................................... 18
Association for Childhood Education International .............................. 66
Association of Women Students .............................................................. 35
Athletic Awards ...................................................................................... 50
Awards ........................................................................•.......•................... 22
Bands ........................................................................................................ 78
Biology Club ............................................................................................ 66
Bookstore .......................................................................................... :....... 53
Business Enterprises ................................................................................ 54
Calendar .................................................................................................. 7
Caps and Gowns ............................................................................. ;........ 54
Cheating .................................................................................................. 34
Cheerleaders ............................................................................................ 66
Choirs ...................................................................................................... 78
Christmas Concert .................................................................................. 10
Classification of Students ........................................................................ 31
Closing of Dining Hall .......................................................................... 15
Closing of Dormitories ............................................................................ 24
College Regulations ................................................................................ 23
College Union .......................................................................................... 17
Commuters Club ....................................................................................... 66
Cooperative Activities .............................................................................. 55
Council for Exceptional Children ................................•......................... 66
Cumulativ,e Quality Point Rating .......................................................... 32

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Dean's
List ..............................................................................................
34
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Debate Club ............................................................................................ 67
Delta Psi Kappa ·········'.············································································ 73
Delta Zeta ................................................................................................ 85
Dining Hall ............................................................................................ 15
Dress Regulations, Men .......................................................................... 34
Drugs ..·........................... :........................................................................ 25
El Gato .................................................................................................... 18
Final Examinations ................................................................................ 34
Financial Obligations .............................................................................. 25
Fire Drill Procedure .............................................................................. 24
Gambling .................................................................................................. 25
Gamma Theta Upsilon ............................................................................ 73
General Service Fee ................................................................................ 53
Geography Club ...................................................................................... 97
Geology Club .......................................................................................... 67
G.inger Hill .............................................................................................. 77
Grading System ........................................................................................ 31
Graduation Honors .................................................................................. 34
Gre_ek Week ............................................................................................ 10
Grill ........................................................................................................ 15
Group Conduct ........................................................................................ 26
Health and Accident Insurance .............................................................. 16
Health and Physical Education Majors Club ........................................68
Hello ........................................................................................................ 9
History .................................................................................................... 9
History Club .........................................................................................•... 68
Homecoming Day ..........................._......................................................... 10
Honesty .................................................................................................... 25
House Councils ........................................................................................ 35
Housing Regulations ....................................._......................................... 23
Hut .......................................................................................................... 17
Illegal Use of Dining Card .................................................................... 27
Initiations ................................................................................................ 24
Intercollegiate Conference on Government ............................................68
lnterfraternity Council .......................................................................... 79
International _Relations Club ..................................................................68
Inter-Varsity Club .................................................................................. 76
Intramural Athletics ................................................................................46
Kappa Gamma ........................................................................................ 74

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Kappa Delta ............................................................................................. 85
Kappa Delta Pi ........................................................................................ 73
Lambda Chi Alpha .................................................................................. 80
Lambda Epsilon Delta ............................................................................. 74
Language Requirement (L.A.) .............................................................. 34
Legend ....................................................................................................... 9
Living Standards for Resident Women .................................................. 35
Loan Funds .............................................................................................. 20
Main Offices ............................................................................................ 12
Maltby Library ........................................................................................ 12
May Festival ............................................................................................ 10
Mu Kappa Gamma .................................................................................. 74
Newman Club ........................................................................................ 77
Officials Club .......................................................................................... 69
Orchesis .................................................................................................... 72
Order of Diana ........................................................................................ 81
Panhellenic Council ................................................................................ 79
Phi Epsilon Kappa .................................................................................. 74
Philosophy Club ...................................................................................... 69
Pi Delta Epsilon ...................................................................................... 75
Pi Delta Phi ............................................................................................ 75
Pi Gamma Mu ........................................................................................ 75
Press Club ................................................................................................ 69
PSEA, Student ........................................................................................ 70
Psychology Club ...................................................................................... 69
Quality Point Conversion ........................................................................ 32
Quality Point Rating .............................................................................. 32
Readers' Theater ...................................................................................... 69
Readmission after Suspension (Academic) ............................................ 33
Readmission after Suspension (Disciplinary) ........................................ 26
Rocket Band ............................................................................................ 78
Rocket Staff ............................................................................................ 77
Rocklettes ................................................................................................ 70
Saxigena Staff .......................................................................................... 77
Scheduling Social Events ........................................................................ 28
Scholarships .............................................................................................. 19
Scholarship Tradition .............................................................................. 10
Selective Service ...................................................................................... 17
Senior Women's Honorary .................................................................... 76
Service Club ............................................................................................ 65

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Services .................................................................................................... 12
Sigma Delta ............................................................................................ 75
Sigma Pi .................................................................................................. 80
Sigma Sigma Sigma .................................................................................. 86
Sigma Tau Delta .................................................................................... 76
Sigma Tau Gamma ................................................................................ 81
Ski Club .................................................................................................. 70
Soliciting .................................................................................................. 24
Sophomore Women's Honorary .............................................................. 76
Station Wagons ........................................................................................ 54
Student Health Services .......................................................................... 16
Student Government Constitution .......................................................... 57
Student Government Officers ................................................................ 58
Student Load .......................................................................................... 33
Student Speaker's Bureau ........................................................................ ~O
Tau Kappa Epsilon ................................................................................ 81
Theta Chi ................................................................................................ 82
Theta Xi ..................................................................................................82
Tutoring .................................................................................................. 70
Traffic ...................................................................................................... 29
Twig and Branches .................................................................................. 10
Use of Intoxicants .................................................................................. 25
Varsity Athletics ...................................................................................... 48
Varsity Club ............................................................................................ 70
Vending .................................................................................................... 54
Wearing Letters ...................................................................................... 10
Whom to See ............................................................................................ 88
WNFT ....................................................................................................71
Women's Glee Club ................................................................................ 78
Women's Recreation Association ............................................................ 71
Women's Senate ...................................................................................... 35
Young Democratic Club .......................................................................... 72
Y.W.C.A ................................................................................................. 77
Zeta Tau Alpha ...................................................................................... 87