Student Handbook 2016

officials. Examples of inappropriate attire and/or appearance include but are not limited to: 1. Caps, do-rags and/or hoods in classrooms, the cafeteria, or other indoor venues. Do-rags should not be worn outside of the residence halls. This policy item does not apply to headgear considered as a part of religious or cultural dress. 2. Sun glasses or “shades” are not to be worn in class or at formal programs, unless medical documentation is provided to support use. 3. Jeans at major programs such as, President’s Convocation, Commencement, Academic Honors Convocation or other programs dictating professional, business casual attire, semi-formal or formal attire. 4. Clothing with derogatory, offensive and/or lewd messages either in words or pictures. 5. Top and bottom coverings should be worn at all times. No bare feet in public venues. 6. No sagging – the wearing of one’s pants or shorts low enough to reveal undergarments or secondary layers of clothing. 7. Pajamas, shall not be worn while in public or in common areas of the College. 8. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extracurricular activities of the College (e.g. athletic teams, the Band, Choirs, Forensics, PTL etc). • Speech and Conversation – members of the Bluefield College community seek to glorify God and build one another up through their conversation. Therefore, profane, slanderous, sacrilegious, obscene or suggestive language is inappropriate and is not acceptable. • Cohabitation – living with a non-related person of the opposite sex outside the bonds of marriage is not allowed • Hazing – infliction of physical or emotional harm calculated to embarrass or harass; any activity that would jeopardize the well-being of an individual; activities which involve forcible restraint and kidnapping is not allowed. • failing to comply or disruption of operation - failing to comply or showing uncooperative behavior with the directions of College officials, including but not limited to: resident assistants, residence hall directors, or campus security officers acting in the performance of their duties, or failure to comply with College rules, including without limitation, failing to appear and give testimony at College disciplinary meetings or hearings unless excused. Verbally threatening, abusing, or harassing any of the above in the performance of their duties. Intentionally or recklessly interfering with normal College or College sponsored activities, including but not limited to studying, teaching, research, College administration, coaching, or fire, police and emergency services. Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with this code. Intentionally interfering with the freedom of expression of others on campus or at College sponsored events or activities. Knowing presence of a violation of College policy, contributing to an atmosphere where College policies are being violated, or aiding, harboring, or engaging in behavior with a student who is in violation of College policies. • violating the college regulations - Violations of other published College

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