Student Handbook 2016

Monday through Friday 24/7 and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weekends, students should report all emergencies or incidents of criminal activity to the security officer on duty, their Resident Assistant, Residence Area Coordinator or the Director of Campus Safety. The Bluefield, Virginia Police Department and Rescue Squad will respond at any time to calls from individual members of the campus community reporting emergencies or incidents of criminal activity on campus. A list of emergency phone numbers is included in the student handbook and the campus telephone directory. Campus safety requires the active cooperation, assistance, and support of the campus community which it serves. Students are encouraged to say something if they see something suspicious. It is important to report, accurately and promptly, all emergencies and incidents of alleged criminal activity occurring on campus. Furthermore, students are encouraged to report any violations of the Community Living Standards. Students reporting such incidents are ensured access to the campus disciplinary system and/or local police. Students can report such incidents to the OCS, College Administrators, Residence Life Staff or local police. All persons on campus are entitled to courteous and respectful treatment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or handicap. The Campus Security Act and A Student’s Right to Know, requires that the OCS report crimes to the United State Secretary of Education and that information on certain crimes be made available. All detailed incident reports are on file in the Office of Student Development and are available for any student/faculty to peruse at any time. Campus crime statistics reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies: 2011 2012 2013 Murder 0 0 0 Rape 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Agg. Assault 0 0 0 Burglary 1 6 1 Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Alcohol 0 2 3 Drugs 0 2 2 Weapons 0 0 0

Student Activities Kelly Bittler, Director of Counseling & Student Activities Office: Shott Hall, ext. 4256

The role of the student activities department is to complement the academic mission of the College and enhance the over-all educational experience through the development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, spiritual, and leadership programs. The Student Activities Staff is consists of the Director of Residence Life, Events Coordinator, and Student Union Board – SUB.

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