Ecclesia College Student Handbook 2018 - 2019
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Ecclesia College Student Handbook 2018 - 2019 August 1, 2018 1 College Statement of Mission ................................................................................................................... 7 Ecclesia College Code of Honor ..................................................................................................................... 9 1.0 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 11 1.1 EC Academic Catalog ................................................................................................................... 11 1.2 Attendance..................................................................................................................................... 11 1.3 Academic Standards & Regulations ......................................................................................... 11 1.4 Course Load ................................................................................................................................... 12 1.5 Course Repetition ......................................................................................................................... 12 1.6 Grading Policy & System ............................................................................................................. 12 1.7 Academic Mentoring .................................................................................................................... 12 1.8 Audit Policy .................................................................................................................................... 12 1.9 Program Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 12 1.10 Withdrawal Procedures .............................................................................................................. 12 1.11 Class Visitors .............................................................................................................................. 12 1.12 Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................... 12 1.13 Library .......................................................................................................................................... 12 1.14 Academic Appeal Process ........................................................................................................ 13 2.0 SPIRITUAL LIFE ................................................................................................................................ 14 2.1 Personal Devotions ...................................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Assembly at Ecclesia College .................................................................................................... 14 2.3 Worship and Intercession Gatherings ....................................................................................... 15 2.4 Mentor / mentee relationships (a part of Ecclesia’s distinctive Mentoring Program) ......... 15 2.5 Church Attendance ....................................................................................................................... 15 2.6 Counseling Services (a part of Ecclesia’s distinctive Mentoring Program) ......................... 16 2.6.1 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................. 16 2.6.2 Rationale for Counseling Services ..................................................................................... 16 2.7 Service Learning (a part of Ecclesia’s distinctive Mentoring Program) ................................ 16 2.7.1 Philosophy .............................................................................................................................. 16 2.7.2 Objective ................................................................................................................................. 16 3.0 Lifestyle Expectations ...................................................................................................................... 17 2 3.1 Standards of Student Conduct .................................................................................................... 18 3.1.1 Respect for the Institution ..................................................................................................... 18 3.1.2 Respect for Ecclesia’s Christian Purposes......................................................................... 18 3.1.3 Respect for Others ................................................................................................................. 18 3.1.4 Respect for Self ...................................................................................................................... 19 3.1.5 Respect for Property .............................................................................................................. 20 3.2 Disciplinary Process ...................................................................................................................... 21 3.2.1 Disciplinary Sanctions............................................................................................................ 21 3.2.2 Warning .................................................................................................................................... 21 3.2.3 Reprimand ............................................................................................................................... 21 3.2.4 Loss of Privileges ................................................................................................................... 21 3.2.5 Confiscation ............................................................................................................................. 21 3.2.6 Types of Disciplinary Probation ............................................................................................ 22 3.2.7 Restitution ................................................................................................................................ 22 3.2.8 Change in living assignment ................................................................................................. 22 3.2.9 Fines / Charges ...................................................................................................................... 22 3.2.10 Eviction .................................................................................................................................. 24 3.2.11 Behavioral contract .............................................................................................................. 25 3.2.12 Suspension ........................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.13 Expulsion ............................................................................................................................... 25 3.2.14 Disciplinary Education ......................................................................................................... 25 3.2.15 Suspension of Aid for Disciplinary Reasons .................................................................... 26 3.2.16 Disciplinary Procedures ...................................................................................................... 26 3.2.17 Appeal Process .................................................................................................................... 26 3.2.18 Student Comments and Grievances ................................................................................. 26 3.3 Harassment & Discrimination .................................................................................................. 27 3.4 Statement on Sexuality & Relationships ................................................................................ 29 3.5 Sexual Assault, Dating & Domestic Violence, Stalking & Harassment Policy ................................ 29 4.0 CAMPUS SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 32 4.1 General Office Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 32 4.2 Audio/Visual Equipment .............................................................................................................. 32 4.3 Business Office Policies .............................................................................................................. 32 3 4.4 Food Services ............................................................................................................................... 32 4.4.1 Serving Times ......................................................................................................................... 32 4.4.2 Meal charges ........................................................................................................................... 33 4.4.3 Dining Room General Guidelines ........................................................................................ 33 4.4.4 Buffet Line Courtesy .............................................................................................................. 33 4.4.5 Food Take-Out ........................................................................................................................ 33 4.4.6 Kitchen Access .....................................................................................................................