Student Handbook 2018

The atmosphere of chapel should be one of worship. It is expected that students will give respectto thespeaker byrefrainingfromtalkingandwillstayuntiltheprogramisdismissed. Cell phones, headphones, newspaper, food, drink and hats for men are not appropriate in convocation. Male students wearing hats are to remove them before entering into Harman Chapel. Students who fail to comply with the standards will be asked to leave and no credit will be given forthatconvocation. Chapel exemptions Students may request an exemption fromchapel on a semester-by semester basis. Students mustprovethat theyhaveadirectconflictwith thechapelhourbecauseoftheiremployment status or class required such as student teaching. All request for exemptions will be given due consideration.Arequest does not guarantee an exemption. Decisionsmaybe appealed. The appeal must be submitted in writing by the student to the campusminister. Convocation All full-time students are required to attend five (5) approved convocation events semester. Convocation will focus on Inquiry, Character, Citizenship and Wellness. Convocation attendance is required. The attendance policy and schedule of programs are available through the Office of Academic Affairs. All students will have the ability to monitor their attendancethroughtheirMyBCaccount. Counseling services is an office within the Division of Student Development at Bluefield College, whose primary purpose is to assist students in overcoming emotional, spiritual, and relationshipbarriersthatstand in thewayofacademicsuccess. TheCounselingservices that are provided hope to enhance the student’s total educational experience by providing a confidential and supportive environment where student concerns can be shared and explored.Weseek to assist in the creation andmaintenance of a Christian environment that will foster thewell-being and personal development of itsmembers. BluefieldCollege offers short-termindividual counseling for avarietyofconcerns such as: • Depression • Anxiety • Loneliness • Anger Management • Feelings of inadequacy • Uncertainty about major/career • Problems studying • Problemsrelatingtoothers • Visitinghome for theholidays • Addictive behavior • Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Abuse A student’s first contact is through a brief screening appointment with the Director of StudentActivities andCounselingServices. Thismeetingwill determine the severityofthe situation, how to best address their concerns, and to determine if an off-campus referral is appropriate. COUNSELING SERVICES General Information

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