Student Handbook 2018

• haverespect fortherightsandhumandignityofothers,especiallyin theconduct of relationships • respect the rights and needs of theBluefieldCollege community to develop andmaintain an atmosphere conducive to academic studyand 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 premisesoratCollegesponsored 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 groundsorcommonareas • 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 orderlyadministration ofCollege activities and thewelfare of the membersoftheCollegecommunity • not engage in disorderly conduct, public intoxication, or lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on College premises, within the off campus community, or at Collegesponsoredeventsoractivities. • 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 fromattendingestablishments such as bars, nightclubs andother similar establishments,whoseprimaryactivitiesareprohibitedbythecollege. • 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 relationshipsandsocialawareness,coupledwithintellectuallife.JesustellsusinJohn13:25 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 causingphysicalharmtoanypersononCollegepremisesoratCollege-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 threatsorabuse,racialorotherformsofdeliberateharassment,unlawfuldetention of a person against his/her will, or hazing of any kind.

• sexual misconduct - this would include rape, attempted rape, other non- consensual sexual activity, sexual battery, and sexual harassment, including but not limited to non-consensual verbal or physical conduct related to sex

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