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illegal activity, sexual impropriety, and other inappropriate behaviors may lose financial aid
awarded on the basis of Christian character. Students may appeal to the financial aid office
for replacement of funds and may reapply for the lost scholarship after the probationary time.
Alcohol and Drug Policy
The College expects its students to obey the law. Therefore, a violation of alcohol or drug
laws while admitted to the College, wherever that violation occurs, is a violation of the
College’s expectations.
Further, it is a violation of the College’s expectations for a student to drink, possess, or
be impaired by drinking alcoholic beverages, or to possess, use, or be under the influence
of illegal drugs, on campus or at any event sponsored by the College or by a College-
approved student organization. Without limiting the foregoing, this prohibition specifically
includes any College sponsored trip. The College encourages students to notify their parents
or guardians if the student is found to have acted in violation of this policy. If the College,
through its disciplinary procedures, determines that a student has violated this policy, the
College may disclose the violation to a student’s parent or legal guardian if the student is
under 21 years of age at the time of notification.
Violation of this policy may result in any sanction deemed appropriate by the College,
including, but not limited to, required participation in a drug or alcohol treatment or
rehabilitation program, suspension, or expulsion.
Sexual Misconduct
The College urges anyone who has been a victim of an act of sexual misconduct to: seek
medical attention immediately, seek counseling and support, inform the College of the
assault and consider pursuing criminal charges. If you are a victim of sexual misconduct, you
are encouraged to use the resources the College provides. While it is your choice whether
or not to utilize the College disciplinary process, Bluefield College required by federal law
to investigate any reports of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, 20 U.S.C. Sec.1681, et seq., prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any
federally funded education program or activity. The requirements of Title IX cover sexual
violence and require colleges to take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual
violence.
You may want to report an act of sexual misconduct to both College and criminal authorities.
One option is to immediately call 911 for assistance. Another option is to report the assault
to the Vice President of Student Development Office (276-326-4206). Allegations of sexual
misconduct are taken seriously and are investigated thoroughly. If you need assistance to
pursue the option of criminal charges, the Student Development staff can help you. Another
option is to report the assault directly to the Bluefield College Campus Security (276-326-).
An officer will assist in investigating the complaint and will help you file a criminal report
with the Tazewell County Magistrate’s Office. The complainant may report the incident
to the Commonwealth Attorney who will consider the case and decide whether or not to
prosecute. In this option, the Commonwealth of Virginia accuses the alleged perpetrator and
the complainant may serve as a witness for the Commonwealth.
Students who are victims may also wish to seek confidential counseling or support from the
Office of Student Development (276-326-4207).