Student Handbook 2016

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).

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