Student Handbook 2016

outside scholarship opportunities through their church, community, and civic organizations. Students are also encouraged to check their Bluefield e-mail and MyBC accounts for periodic announcements, changes to awards, reminders of deadlines, and scholarship opportunities. Contact the financial aid staff in BC Central to discuss the availability of aid for you, for application procedures and deadlines, and anytime you have a question regarding your financial aid. You may also email us at finaid@bluefield.edu. InstitutionalAdvancement, Alumni relations, & Public Relations The College’s institutional advancement, alumni relations, and public relations offices are responsible for securing financial support for the College and for building relationships with alumni and friends. Financial support comes from alumni and donors in many ways, such as: cash gifts, gifts-in-kind, establishment of scholarships, gifts of stock, planned giving programs, and memorial gifts and honorary gifts made by family and friends. The Office of Alumni Relations plans and coordinates all alumni activities, and serves as the primary point of contact for alumni to the institution. The Office of Public Relations manages the college’s media relations, community relations, advertising, marketing and the development and/or distribution of its publications, all in an effort to promote the college, its faculty, staff, students, activities, and accomplishments. Student organizations or individuals are expected to communicate to the Office of Public Relations the appropriate details of any college events, actions, or accomplishments that warrant publicity. In the event that a student activity or program is cancelled, postponed, or changed in any way, the appropriate organization or individual should immediately notify the Public Relations Office so that publicity can be promptly amended. In addition, all publications, publicity or promotional material (including but not limited to brochures, flyers, posters, news releases, solicitation and newsletters) must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Public Relations prior to distribution to assure accuracy, consistency and quality. Physical Plant Operation Blair Taylor, Supervisor Office: Maintenance Building ext. 4262 or 4282 The Office of Physical Plant is committed to providing a healthful, and attractive environment for the campus community. The departments of maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds combine to ensure these duties are fulfilled. You should not hesitate to contact the Office of Physical Plant Operations if you have a specific need. President’s Office Dr. David W. Olive, President Mrs. Diane Shott, Assistant to the President Office: Lansdell Hall ext. 4201 Dr. Olive has a strong affinity toward students and desires that each strive to reach his or her God-given potential and grow in understanding of how to find meaning and purpose in life. The President participates in campus activities and is accessible for conversation, whether casually while walking across campus or more formally through an office appointment. V.P. for Institutional Advancement Office: 30 College Drive (ext. 4556)

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Welcome to Bluefield College! Whether this is your first time as a college student or you are a returning student we hope your time at Bluefield College will be rewarding. Please take the time to read through this handbook and familiarize yourself with the services that are available to you.

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