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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.