Undergraduate Catalog - Fairmont State University

Student affairs
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Student Government at Fairmont State actively seeks to
supplement the academic atmosphere with intellectual, cultural,
and social activities. Student Government members are involved
in all aspects of life on campus and work cooperatively with the
college administration.
Every segment of the student body is represented in the
Government. Members are elected each spring by the student body
and receive special training for their positions. The association
comprises a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer,
parliamentarian, representatives of the four classes Board of
Governor’s Representative, House of Representatives, Board
of Advisors Representative, Advising Council Representative,
Multicultural Representative, and Residence Hall Representative.
A faculty advisor is assigned by the Vice President for Student
Affairs.
Student Government meets every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in
128 Hardway Hall. All meetings are open and any student is
welcome to attend.
THEATRE
Fairmont State offers an active theatre program for the benefit
of performers, technicians and theatergoers.
The Masquers, the official student theatrical organization
since 1923, presents annually a season of plays, varied in style
and period, usually in Wallman Hall during the fall and spring
semesters. The plays are directed by the Communication and
Theatre Arts faculty, and designed by faculty or students under
faculty supervision. Acting roles and positions on the production
crews are open to the student body on a voluntary or coursecredit
basis. Performances are open to the public. Membership
in Masquers is open to the student body and is earned through
participation with the theatrical productions.
Since 1960, the Masquers’ Town & Gown Players has also
presented a season during the summer months. Students enrolled
in summer theatre courses work along with the members of the
Resident Company (selected students receiving a grant for fulltime
acting and technical work) and members of the community.
The Players bring a season of light theatre fare (comedies,
musicals, children’s plays) to Northern West Virginia theatergoers
and provide a cultural, recreational, and educational outlet for
all participants. The plays are directed, designed, and supervised
by the professionally trained members of the Communication
and Theatre Arts faculty and/or guest artists. Acting roles and
positions on production crews are open to the public as well as to
the students, faculty, and staff at Fairmont State on a volunteer or
course-credit basis.
The Studio Theatre presents student-directed and facultydirected
presentations in a studio/experimental setting in Room
314 Wallman Hall. Acting roles and positions on production crews
are open to the student body. Students who have demonstrated
scholastic and production excellence are offered membership
in the Alpha cast of Alpha Psi Omega, the National Dramatic
Honorary.
Campus Life
GENERAL REGULATIONS
In matters concerning student rights, responsibilities, and
social conduct, special reference should be made to the published
Student Handbook and the Parking and Vehicle Regulations
brochure.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Fairmont State maintains four residence halls, which
accommodate approximately 844 students. Each residence hall
provides a learning environment which is designed to enhance
academic and social life. Prices vary by residence hall. For
additional information, contact Residence Life at (304) 367-
4216.
Fairmont State also owns and operates College Park
Apartments, which consists of 110 rental units. Apartment tenants
are required to sign a 12-month lease and abide by all rules and
regulations as described therein. Prices vary based on apartment
type. For more information, contact the Complex Manager at
(304)367-4949.
1. All unmarried freshman and sophomore students who are
under 21 years of age are required to live in campus housing,
so long as space is available.
2. All residence hall assignments are made for the entire academic
year; students may not move or transfer from any residence
hall, except to graduate, to withdraw for the remaining part of
the academic year, to marry and live with their spouse, or to
move to a different environment for approved health reasons.
3. Students must pay an application deposit in order to reserve
a room. Written notice of cancellation for the fall term must
be received by Residence Life by May 15 or the deposit is
forfeited. The deposit, less any damages, will be returned at
the end of the occupancy period. The deposit is also required
of students who wish to reserve a room for the spring term
only. Written notice of cancellation for the spring term must
be received by Residence Life by December 15 or the deposit
is forfeited. The deposit, less any damages, will be returned at
the end of the occupancy period.
4. All residence hall students and their parents or guardians
are responsible for being familiar with the code of behavior,
and all other regulations that are listed and explained in the
Residence Life Handbook.
5. The institution reserves the right to limit the number of
students in the residence halls under its control.
6. Students who live in the residence halls must purchase a meal
Plan for the Dining Hall.
7. Room and board fees must be paid in full for a semester before
the first day of classes.
8. Morrow, Pence and Prichard Halls will be closed during
all academic breaks including the Thanksgiving, Winter and
Spring breaks. Bryant Place will remain open during the
academic break periods for students requiring break housing.
Contact the Residence Life Office for information if you are
interested in break housing.
9. In cases where a preponderance of circumstantial evidence
exists of policy violation or criminal action, the student’s
room will be searched in accordance with the Residence Life
Handbook.
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