BCAcademicCatalog2016

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Bluefield College is a private, four-year liberal arts college but adheres to the equal

opportunity provisions of all applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and regulations

and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, race, national or ethnic origin, age,

disability, military service or genetic information in the pursuit of its educational goals or

in the administration of personnel policies and procedures.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE

Bluefield College adheres to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws

restricting the use of alcohol or drugs on school properties. The use of alcohol or any illegal

drug on its property will not be tolerated and can result in the immediate suspension of a

student.

MEMBERSHIPS

Bluefield College professional memberships include: the Council for Christian

Colleges and Universities, the Council of Independent Colleges of Virginia, the Council of

Independent Colleges, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities,

the Appalachian College Association, the Virginia College Fund, the American Library

Association, the Southwest Library Information Network, the Virtual Library of Virginia/

Virginia Independent College & University Library Association, the American Association

of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Southern Association of Collegiate

Registrars and Admissions Officers, the National Academic Advising Association, the

Teacher Education Accreditation Council, the Virginia Association of Colleges for Teacher

Education, the Private College Consortium for International Studies, Consortium for

Global Education, the Tuition Exchange, Inc., The Appalachian Athletic Conference,

Mid-South Conference, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the National

Christian College Athletic Association, the National Association of Student Personnel

Administrators, the National Association of College and University Business Officers,

the Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers, the Greater Bluefield Chamber of

Commerce, the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, Yes We Must Coalition, and

NETVUE, the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (founding member).

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Office of Public Relations manages the college’s media relations, community

relations, advertising, marketing and the development and/or distribution of its publications

in an effort to promote the college, its faculty, staff, students, alumni, activities and

accomplishments. Staff members are expected to communicate to the Office of Public

Relations the appropriate details of any college event, action or accomplishment that

warrants publicity. In the event that an activity or program is cancelled, postponed or

changed in any way, the appropriate staff member should immediately notify the PR Office

so that publicity can be amended. In addition, all publications, publicity or promotional

material (including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, posters, news releases, solicitations

and newsletters) must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Public Relations prior

to distribution to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality. Photos, videos, quotes and

common knowledge information about students, faculty, staff and alumni may appear in

BC publications and other marketing material. Students, faculty, staff and alumni who

prefer not to be included in promotional content must notify the PR Office in writing.