Academic Catalog 2020-2021

RESIDENCE LIFE Bluefield College seeks to provide an environment that is compatible with and supportive of personal, spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual development. Specifically, the mission of the Department of Residence Life is to provide a living/learning community that is clean, attractive, well maintained, safe, comfortable, and considered by residents to be a positive and desirable community living arrangement. Personal growth and maturation occur in the residence hall as students learn the fine art of getting along with others. Learning to co-exist peacefully and productively with other individuals is fundamental to overall success in life. Central to this concept is the development of a genuine concern for other human beings. STUDENT ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP Student activities complements the academic mission of the College and enhances the overall educational experience through the development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, recreational, spiritual and leadership programs. Student Activities coordinates programming that includes concerts, special events, group trips, coffeehouses, lectures, etc. All students are encouraged to participate in the various activities, clubs and organizations to further cultivate social skills and develop leadership abilities. For a complete list and description of clubs and organizations on campus, students should consult the Student Handbook. CAMPUS MINISTRY / SPIRITUAL LIFE AND ACTIVITIES Campus Ministry seeks to minister to the needs of students for spiritual awareness, growth, and service through developing student Christian leadership and creating opportunities for students to nurture and explore matters of faith and life. Bluefield Collegiate Ministry (BCM) is a fellowship of college students who are seeking to find and implement God’s purpose for their lives and their world. The Bluefield Collegiate Ministry is a multi-faceted program of, for, and by students, with the assistance of the Campus Pastor, and is open to all students regardless of religious denomination. Along with many social activities, BCM has Bible studies, mission projects, statewide programs including conventions, conferences, and retreats as well as other ministry opportunities in which to participate. The BCM Council is the leadership committee of the BCM. Every member of the Council coordinates a particular aspect of the campus ministry experience such as publicity, creative worship, impact team, missions, Bible study, prayer, residence hall outreach, athletic FCA coordinator, secretary, and Residence Hall representatives.   Activities and programs contributing to the development of spiritual growth are available to all students of Bluefield College. The Office of Campus Ministries and the BCM Council coordinates the programs of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and the following campus organization and activities: 1. ELEVATE: these weekly events, sponsored by the BCM Council, are open to all students. 2. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) : a national organization open to all students. Its primary outreach is to athletes. Its stated goal is “to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving

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