Student Handbook 2016

God with all He has entrusted to us. Therefore students should:

• have respect for the rights and human dignity of others, especially in the conduct of relationships • respect the rights and needs of the Bluefield College community to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic study and personal life • not steal or destroy property or services belonging to the College or others, or knowingly have possession of stolen property whether occurring on College premises or at College sponsored activities. • not be involved in the destruction of College property or property belonging to others, vandalism, littering or dumping trash on College owned or controlled grounds or common areas • not possess firearms, explosives, dangerous weapons, etc. – this includes the use, or storage of firearms, fireworks, paintball guns, incendiary devices on College property. • not intentionally initiate or cause to be initiated any false report warning of fire, explosion, or other emergency on College premises or at College sponsored activities. 3. Practice individual integrity within the community Bluefield College values the privileges and responsibilities as members of the larger community of the Bluefield’s. We desire our students to be examples “in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity” 1 Tim. 4:12. Therefore students should: • respect the federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; • respect the authorities, policies, procedures, and regulations established by the College for the orderly administration of College activities and the welfare of the members of the College community • not engage in disorderly conduct, public intoxication, or lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on College premises, within the off campus community, or at College sponsored events or activities. • have tolerance and respect for the different backgrounds, personalities, beliefs, and spiritual traditions of students, faculty, and staff who make up the Bluefield College community • refrain from attending establishments such as bars, nightclubs and other similar establishments, whose primary activities are prohibited by the college. • avoid being involved with computer misconduct by violating the computer policy • have a willingness to assist others in need of support, guidance, or friendship 4. Practice self-discipline Bluefield College values growth in the areas of spiritual and emotional maturity, interpersonal relationships and social awareness, coupled with intellectual life. Jesus tells us in John 13:25 that He has set “an example” for us. Our desire is that every student would grow into a fully devoted follower of Christ. Therefore, this would be evidenced in their lives by not being involved in: • physical, mental, or emotional abuse by means of intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on College premises or at College-sponsored activities, or intentionally or recklessly causing a reasonable apprehension of such harm. This includes, but is not limited to, physical assault, verbal or written threats or abuse, racial or other forms of deliberate harassment, unlawful detention of a person against his/her will, or hazing of any kind.

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