Academic Catalog 2020-2021

The Registrar’s Office maintains student records under the provision of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy act of 1974 (FERPA). The act seeks to protect the student’s rights by restricting access to the student’s records to persons authorized by the FERPA regulations. For additional information regarding accessing student’s records, please reference the Bluefield College Student Handbook. Easley Library Easley Library was built in 1956. It is named in memory of Frank Smoot Easley and David Milton Easley, both of whom served on the Board of Trustees. The three-story building consists of a main entrance level, a mezzanine or second floor, and a ground level which houses the Education Department. As an integral part of the educational program of Bluefield College, the Library provides instructional resources, services, and facilities to the college community. The Library has approximately 45,000 print volumes, 155,462 electronic books, 28 print periodical subscriptions, access to over 80,000 full-text journals online, and over 50 databases covering all subjects. Students are able to access and use electronic resources on and off-campus via the Library website. During the academic year the library is open 81.5 hours per week. A collaboration room with a PC and smartboard and a media lab/collaboration room with a green wall, a MAC computer, a PC and smartboard are available for student and faculty use as well. Academic Advising All students are assigned a faculty advisor from their major area. The goal of each faculty advisor is to further Bluefield College’s aim of providing a liberal arts education that will develop the whole person. Faculty advisors work in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office to develop and maintain an educational plan for each student. While Bluefield College’s advising system is designed to assist the student in understanding the College’s academic requirements, the student is personally responsible for knowing all degree requirements and for satisfying those requirements prior to graduation. Those students needing additional assistance in developing an educational plan are encouraged to seek assistance from the Center for Academic Excellence. Academic Computer Labs The Science Center houses four computer labs that are available during the day unless they have been reserved for a class. In the evening, a lab is open for students to work on assignments, conduct research, and perform job-search activities. Each lab has the ability to access the internet, print, and access College-provided software. Computer labs are located in SCI 102, SCI 103, SCI 106, SCI 109, Easley Library, the ACE Center, the Education Department, and the Art Building. Assistance for Students with Disabilities Students with documented disabilities are eligible to receive services and accommodations based on specific needs. To receive services at Bluefield College, students must provide recent documentation that supports their disability. Accommodations are made on an individual basis and are for the purpose of providing equal access to educational opportunities as specified in the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the

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