Student Handbook 2018

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 alumniandfriends.Financialsupportcomes fromalumnianddonorsinmanyways,suchas: 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,allinanefforttopromote thecollege,itsfaculty,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 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 theOffice of Physical Plant Operations if you have a specific need.

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Dr. David W. Olive, President Mrs. Diane Shott,Assistant to thePresident 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 growin understanding of howto findmeaning and purpose in life. The President participates in campus activities and is accessible for conversation, whether casuallywhilewalking across campusormore formallythrough anoffice appointment.

BLUEFIELD COLLEGE ONLINE PROGRAMS

Welcome toBluefieldCollege!Whether this is your first time as a college student oryou 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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