Academic Catalog Spring 2019

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER Bluefield College is a private, four-year liberal arts college but adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of all applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or genetic information in the pursuit of its educational goals or in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE Bluefield College adheres to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws restricting the use of alcohol or drugs on school properties. The use of alcohol or any illegal drug on its property will not be tolerated and can result in the immediate suspension of a student. MEMBERSHIPS Bluefield College professional memberships include: the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges of Virginia, the Council of Independent Colleges, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, the Appalachian College Association, the Virginia College Fund, the American Library Association, the Southwest Library Information Network, the Virtual Library of Virginia/ Virginia Independent College & University Library Association, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the National Academic Advising Association, the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, the Virginia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Private College Consortium for International Studies, Consortium for Global Education, the Tuition Exchange, Inc., The Appalachian Athletic Conference, Mid-South Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the National Christian College Athletic Association, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers, the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce, the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, Yes We Must Coalition, and NETVUE, the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (founding member). PUBLIC RELATIONS The Office of Public Relations manages the college’s media relations, community relations, advertising, marketing and the development and/or distribution of its publications in an effort to promote the college, its faculty, staff, students, alumni, activities and accomplishments. Staff members are expected to communicate to the Office of Public Relations the appropriate details of any college event, action or accomplishment that warrants publicity. In the event that an activity or program is cancelled, postponed or changed in any way, the appropriate staff member should immediately notify the PR Office so that publicity can be amended. In addition, all media inquiries or requests for media interviews should be directed to the Office of Public Relations, and all publications, publicity or promotional material (including, but not limited to brochures, flyers, posters, news releases, videos, slideshows, solicitations, newsletters, and social media) must be reviewed and approved by the PR Office prior to distribution to assure accuracy, consistency and quality. Photos, videos, quotes and common knowledge information about students, faculty, staff and alumni may appear in BC publications and other marketing material. Students, faculty, staff and alumni who prefer not to be included in promotional content must notify the PR Office in writing at bcnews@bluefield.edu.

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