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Policies for Students at BCHS
Baptist College of Health Sciences is a community that respects the rights of others, and seeks to contribute to the mission and goals we share. In order to ensure that a safe and secure environment exists that supports intellectual, spiritual, and personal development, BCHS has policies and procedures in place that all members of the community agree to follow. It is an expectation that our students adhere to high standards of behavior, and observe the college's policies and guidelines while at BCHS.
Please familiarize yourself with these student policies, procedures, and guidelines that assist in maintaining a positive atmosphere where learning and growth can flourish.
To view a PDF version of the Student Handbook, see the link on the left. You may wish to refer to the Table of Contents below as a reference.
| TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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| Student’s Responsibility for Content |
2 |
| President’s Welcome |
5 |
| Baptist College of Health Sciences |
6 |
| College Mission, Vision, and Values |
6 |
| College Seal |
7 |
| Alma Mater |
8 |
| Student Rights and Responsibilities |
9 |
| Student Rights |
9 |
| Student Responsibilities |
9 |
| Standards of Student Conduct |
10 |
| Honor Code |
13 |
| Reporting an Honor Code Violation |
13 |
| Academic Integrity |
14 |
| Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy |
15 |
| Campus Disciplinary Procedures |
20 |
| Campus Disciplinary Process - Violations |
20 |
| Disciplinary Sanctions |
22 |
| Disciplinary Proceeding Disclosures |
24 |
| Student Appeal Process |
24 |
| Policies |
26 |
| Alleged Discrimination Grievance/Complaint Policy |
26 |
| Appearance Standards |
29 |
| Children on Campus |
29 |
| Communication with Students |
29 |
| Complaints or Concerns from Students |
30 |
| Electronic Communications and Other Media |
31 |
| E-Mail Guidelines |
32 |
| Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act |
33 |
| Directory Information |
34 |
| Final Grade Appeals |
34 |
| Guest Behavior |
37 |
| Harassment |
38 |
| Health Insurance |
38 |
| Health Insurance Compliance |
39 |
| Inclement Weather Closings |
39 |
| Maintaining Eligibility for TELS Program |
39 |
| Missing Person Procedure for Students Residing on Campus |
48 |
| Non-Discrimination Policy - Students |
49 |
| Personal Status Change |
50 |
| Professional Licensure/Credentials |
50 |
| Solicitation and Distribution |
50 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use |
51 |
| Student Publications |
51 |
| Student Representation |
52 |
| Students with Disabilities-Procedures for Receiving Academic Accommodations |
52 |
| Sexual Assault Prevention and Response |
55 |