Student Handbook Explain These

2020 – 2021

Contents

Music Practice Rooms ...... 14 WELCOME! ...... 1 Noise Curfew ...... 14 Our Mission ...... 1 Outdoor Equipment & Athletic Supplies ...... 14 Our Affiliation...... 1 Parking ...... 14 Personal Property ...... 15 Photocopying/Printing ...... 15 COLUMBIA’S COMMUNITY 2 Possession, Use and/or Sale of Nonmedical The Basics of Life at Columbia ...... 2 Drugs ...... 15 The Core of Community ...... 2 Posters & Notices...... 15 Columbia’s Values and Expectations ...... 2 Postal Service ...... 16 Guiding Principles ...... 3 Pranks ...... 16 Community Standards ...... 3 Prohibited Activity ...... 16 Self-Care Policy...... 4 Recreation ...... 16 Relationships ...... 17 Skateboards/ rollerblades ...... 17 STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR Safety & Security...... 17 LIVING IN COMMUNITY ..... 6 Social Dance...... 18 Academics ...... 6 Solicitation ...... 18 Account Information ...... 6 Spiritual Life and Service ...... 18 Alcohol ...... 6 Student Council (StuCo) ...... 19 Animals on Campus ...... 6 Student Leadership ...... 19 Athletics ...... 6 Weapons ...... 19 Auto Insurance ...... 6 Bicycles ...... 7 LIFE AS A COMMUTER ..... 20 Bookstore ...... 7 Co-Ed Living ...... 20 Cannabis ...... 7 Commuter Events ...... 20 Clothing and Appearance ...... 7 Commuter Lounge ...... 20 Computers ...... 7 Commuter Lunch ...... 20 Counselling Services ...... 8 Dining Options ...... 20 COVID-19 and Campus ...... 8 Lockers ...... 21 Disability Services ...... 9 Off-Campus Housing ...... 21 Explosives...... 9 Parishes ...... 21 Fines ...... 10 Fire & Safety ...... 10 Health Care ...... 10 LIFE AS A RESIDENT ...... 22 ID Cards ...... 12 Cleaning ...... 22 Leisure and Entertainment ...... 12 Damage Assessment ...... 22 Library Services ...... 12 Damage Deposit...... 22 Lost & Found ...... 13 Dining Services ...... 22 Mailboxes...... 13 Dietary Restriction ...... 23 Microsoft Teams ...... 13 Fire Safety ...... 23

Furniture ...... 23 Columbia Values ...... 29 Keys ...... 23 Guiding Principles for Student Discipline ...... 30 Laundry ...... 24 Student Disciplinary Process ...... 31 Maintenance Requests ...... 24 Appeal Process...... 35 Open Dorm Hours ...... 24 Protection of Privacy & Information ...... 36 Pets ...... 24 Discrimination & Harassment Policy ...... 37 Residence Directors ...... 24 Sexual Misconduct Policy ...... 38 Residence Leaders ...... 24 Policy on Disease Management ...... 38 Room Assignments ...... 25 Residence Requirement ...... 39 Room Décor & Furnishings ...... 25 Campus Closure Policy ...... 39 Room Inspections ...... 25 Financial Policy ...... 40 Room Standards ...... 25 Payment Policies ...... 42 Senior Housing ...... 26 CBC Wireless Usage Policy ...... 42 Sign In/Out ...... 26 Residence Policy ...... 43 Single Rooms (Redekop Hall) ...... 26 Emergency Procedures ...... 48 Sleepovers...... 26 A Guide to Mask Wearing at Columbia ...... 49 Storage...... 27 Summer Housing ...... 27 Visitors ...... 27 CONTACT INFORMATION . 50 Withdrawals ...... 27 On Campus Numbers ...... 50 On Campus Emergency Numbers ...... 50 Off Campus Non-Emergency Numbers ...... 50 COLUMBIA POLICIES ...... 29 Off Campus Medical Clinics ...... 50 Responsibilities of Membership Agreement ... 29

WELCOME!

Welcome to Columbia Bible College! We are for instruction of others and for effective pleased that you have chosen to study at Christian living and ministering. Columbia and look forward to journeying with you. This handbook is full of helpful information Preparation for Ministry to guide you through your time with us, so To teach practical obedience to Christ through please take the time to familiarize yourself with the application of Biblical principles to all areas the contents. of life and to equip our students as workers for practical ministries in the church and in the Our Mission world. The mission of Columbia Bible College is to equip people for a life of discipleship, ministry, Our Affiliation and leadership in service to the church and Columbia Bible College represents the community. The College seeks to affirm peoples’ Mennonite Churches of BC: the Conference of gifts and equip them for effective ministries in Mennonite Brethren Churches and the their homes, churches, and communities. The Mennonite Church of BC. The school exists program of the College is governed by this primarily to undergird the ministry of the local mission and is guided by the following church and is dependent upon its support, objectives: counsel and prayers. Based on the Bible- centered Anabaptist heritage of its supporting Spiritual Formation churches, Columbia seeks to motivate and To develop Christian character in the lives of equip its students for life-long discipleship, students by means of spiritual disciplines, service and leadership. classroom instruction, service, outreach and community life. Columbia is accredited by the Association for Biblical Worldview Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and the EA, To enable our students to think and act HCA and OL programs are registered with the Christianly; to see and evaluate social values on British Columbia Private Training Institute the basis of Scriptural principles informed by Branch (PTIB). the teaching and example of Jesus Christ. Foundation for Growth

To develop skills in Biblical interpretation which provide the basis for continued personal study,

Columbia’s Community

expectations and responsibilities in detail. We The Basics of Life at hope you will choose to spend time thoughtfully Columbia exploring this information, and to make truth, commitment, respect, and integrity the As Christians, we believe the values of truth, commitment, respect and integrity are biblically foundation of your Columbia Bible College based, and should be lived consistently and experience. without compromise. We believe everyone should be treated with The Core of Community respect. We also know that truth and respect At Columbia, we speak often about the can be earned or lost by what other people see “community” of the College. We are brought and hear in our actions, words, and attitudes. together by our common commitment to Jesus People come to Columbia from a wide variety of Christ, and the desire to learn more about that life experiences. Some are new Christians; commitment and its transforming power in our others have been Christians for many years. lives. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be Some students will live in residence, while conformed to the image of Christ, not the others will commute. Students, staff and faculty images of this world (Romans 8:29; 12:2), and may also come from many different countries. to love one another (1 John 4:7), reflecting the In order for this community to find and respect character of Christ in all our relationships the “common ground” of our life together, it is (Colossians 3:1 – 4:7). When you enrolled at necessary for the College to set certain Columbia, you became part of this local guidelines and expectations for its members. community of believers. These guidelines are designed to encourage the spiritual, social and academic growth of all community members. Columbia’s Values and It is possible that you may not agree with all the Expectations issues or expectations that are addressed in Community expectations at Columbia reflect these community standards. Whatever you may and preserve the core values of our distinctly feel about these standards, the College believes Anabaptist character. These core values include: that your decision to attend Columbia equals a commitment to live within the community The Lordship of Jesus Christ: expectations as you participate in the life, We understand that Jesus is Lord and Saviour of studies, activities and ministries of the College. everyone who has responded by faith to His When you applied to attend Columbia, you person and work. He is present as the Holy were asked to read and sign the Community Spirit in the individual and the community. He Expectations and Responsibilities commitment accomplishes His purposes in the world, form. This was an important part of your particularly through communities of believers. Admission to the College. The following pages The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture: of the CBC Student Handbook explain these

We believe that the whole Bible is the supreme seek your own advantage, but that of others” (1 and final authority in all matters of faith and Corinthians 10:23-24). life. The Word became alive in the person Jesus Christ and in His teaching. The person and activity of the Holy Spirit continues to give life Community Standards to the Word in the experience of the believer Columbia Bible College encourages all people to and the church. enter a relationship with the life transforming person of Jesus Christ. We seek to help people The Pursuit of Personal Holiness: know God better, experience life as God We believe that each one of us is called to grow intends, and find hope for today and tomorrow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We in the midst of trials and struggles. Students are believe in pursuing a life of discipleship, in encouraged to learn the Community Standards conformity to the teachings of Christ in the principles and evaluate how they will be Scriptures, as evidence of living faith and practically lived out in their own lives. Among effective service. the areas in which a high level of commitment and responsibility are expected are the The Community: following:

Followers of Jesus are naturally drawn into the Healthy Sexuality: fellowship of believers, committed to support, accountability, correction, and ministry. In the We expect students to refrain from practices Columbia community, we place the welfare of that are contrary to biblical teaching. Abstaining others and the larger community above from involvement in practices and behaviours personal preference. This means living with of inappropriate sexuality includes integrity, credibility, and a good reputation. This pornography, adultery, homosexual activity and may also mean limiting personal freedoms for any form of sexual activity conducted outside of the sake of the group, or the growth of a monogamous marriage of one man and one another’s faith and walk. woman. Columbia recognizes that some members of the Columbia community (students, faculty, and Guiding Principles staff) may self-identify as having same-sex “…God has bought you with a great price. So attraction or a non-heterosexual identity, and use every part of your body to give glory back to this alone is not in contradiction with our God” (1 Corinthians 6:20 LB). Community Standards. All individuals are May all your choices and behaviours be “…the welcome into the learning community, and we light so shining before others…that they…give will not tolerate any form of harassment or glory to your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16 discrimination. Regardless of sexual orientation NRSV). or identity, all students, faculty and staff are expected to reserve sexual intimacy for “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, marriage, which we believe the Bible upholds as mind and soul and love your neighbor as a lifelong covenant relationship between one yourself” (Matthew 22:39b NIV). man and one woman. “…all things are lawful, but not all things are beneficial…but not all things build up. Do not

Use of Substances: behavior, their ability to engage in the demands of college life (including coursework), or may The use or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse raise concerns regarding their safety or the of prescription drugs is unacceptable for safety of others. Enacting appropriate self-care members of the Columbia Community. Drug methods, including utilizing campus resources abuse interferes with spiritual development as (academic support and counselling services), well as scholastic performance, and is a major are appropriate responses to these cause of premature exits from colleges and circumstances. Self-care expectations for universities. Columbia rejects drunkenness as Columbia students include, but are not limited an acceptable behavior and strongly encourages to: caring for one’s physical and emotional abstinence. Alcohol is not permitted on campus health, dealing appropriately with life (including residences) or at off-campus college- challenges, making adequate academic sponsored events. Smoking and tobacco use is progress, and not causing, or threatening to also prohibited on campus. The College strongly cause, harm to one’s self or others. discourages the use of tobacco (including e- cigarettes, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, etc.) Students are encouraged to prioritize their or cannabis in any of its forms and any of its health and safety and take steps toward derivatives, for reasons of individual and recovery, even if academic progress must be community health as either a habit or an delayed. The college will support sustainable occasional choice. student-initiated self-care plans, and/or initiate actions that consider the welfare of the student, Involvement with the Occult: to ensure students are free from harm and able Involvement with the occult is prohibited to fully engage in the educational process while including the use, distribution, and/or at the same time consider the limited capacity promotion of occult symbols, objects, games, of staff, faculty and other students. reading/viewing material, except for the If self-care expectations are not met students approved purposes of academic research. will be held accountable for their behavior and the impact on the community. Accountability Self-Care Policy may include a requirement to move out of residences and/or withdrawal or Columbia Bible College is a community suspension from the college. committed to education and learning. We care deeply about the physical and mental health of Students needing accommodation due to a all of our students, and strive to foster a documented disability or significant, ongoing supportive community where students can medical condition are required to contact the succeed personally and academically. Academic Support Services to discuss accessibility issues. There are times when students experience circumstances that may negatively affect their

Student Guidelines for Living in Community

and competes in the following athletic Academics conferences. The Academic Manual is available on the Columbia website and contains all policies  Pacific Western Athletic Association regarding attendance, assignments, (PACWEST) examinations and more. Students are expected  Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association to inform themselves of all academic policies by (CCAA) reading the manual.

Bearcat home games take place on campus at Account Information Columbia Place. For more information about the Bearcats and their game schedule visit the Each Columbia student has access to a student athletics website at portal MyCBC (available through logging onto www.columbiabc.edu/athletics or stop by the the website), which provides account gym. And remember, come on out and support information, including invoices, class schedules, your Bearcats! Go ‘Cats Go! and current progression to graduation.

Alcohol Auto Insurance The laws of British Columbia require out-of- Columbia rejects drunkenness as an acceptable province drivers, who are bringing a vehicle into behavior and strongly encourages abstinence. BC, to purchase BC insurance (including plates) Alcohol is not permitted on campus, which within 30 days of arrival. Students registered at includes residences, and off-campus college- post-secondary institutions, however, may sponsored events. Students who are under legal apply for a “Student Exemption Permit”. Failure age (19) who partake in alcohol will be subject to do so could invalidate their insurance and to the Disciplinary Process. may result in being charged with an offense under the Motor Vehicle Act. Animals on Campus To apply for the Student Exemption Permit: For the benefit of the community (consideration  Call ICBC (Insurance Corporation of BC) at 1- for those with allergies), as well as the 604-443-4624 consideration of our Facilities staff, Columbia asks that students keep their animals at home.  Identify yourself as an out-of-province driver studying at Columbia Bible College  Ask for a “Student Exemption Permit” Athletics application to be sent to you at 2940 Our varsity athletics program consists of the Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 2Z8. Men’s and Women’s Volleyball and Basketball 6

We recommend that student vehicles (whether registered by students or parents) carry a Clothing and minimum of $2 million Third Party Liability Appearance insurance. Students are expected to wear appropriate apparel at all times. We desire to honour Christ Bicycles in all things including appearance and fashion styles. Community members are expected to Bicycles are to be parked in designated areas dress in such a way that their witness and only; they may not be kept in rooms, halls, relationships are not impaired. In the choice of stairwells or walkways. Bikes should be locked all clothing and fashion, please be guided by when stored. Insurance is highly recommended. modesty and sensitivity to others. Particular expectations will apply with respect to instances Bookstore where students are representing the College either on or off campus (as in service practicum, The Columbia Bookstore is located on the first internships, ministry teams and/or athletics). floor of the Resource Center beside Reception. The Bookstore carries all current semester The following are not appropriate clothing textbooks and a limited supply of past semester choices for classes, chapel, dining hall, textbooks. Hours are Monday through Friday, library, or other common areas: bare feet or 8:00am – 4:30pm. For more information on chests, bathing suits, sleepwear, revealing or textbook lists and return policy, see the exceptionally tight clothing, clothing with Columbia website. offensive or inappropriate advertising or slogans and dirty and/or sweaty work or gym Cannabis attire. For reasons of individual and community health, the use of cannabis in any of its forms, Computers possession of cannabis or paraphernalia, and/or Personal computer use is welcomed and distribution of cannabis on Columbia property, encouraged. Wireless Internet access is at any Columbia sponsored event or on a available throughout the campus, and direct Columbia sponsored trip are all prohibited. Due internet access is available via ethernet cable in to the highly addictive nature and inherent all dorm rooms. Students can find the WIFI health risks associated with cannabis, Columbia password by logging onto the CBC website. strongly encourages abstinence for all students. Specifically designated wired network ports are Student Development staff will address available in the Library. members of the Columbia student body who abuse or use cannabis. Students who are under Use of 3rd party Internet providers (i.e. Shaw, legal age (19) who partake in the use of Telus) is strictly prohibited. cannabis will be subject to the Disciplinary Columbia requires that all computers Process. connecting to any of its networks have current and up to date antivirus software running, in order to protect everyone. Many new computers come with free trial antivirus products that last for a limited time, and then

stop running until purchased. If a student does Columbia’s IT Services are designed to assist not wish to pay for an antivirus product, there with the College-based systems and networks are many free solutions available. (workstations, WIFI, etc.), not students’ personal computers or software. For Windows 8 and newer computers, Windows Defender is built in.

For Apple computers, Columbia recommends Counselling Services avast! Counselling services are available to all full and part time students who are currently registered Guidelines for Computer and Technology at Columbia. If your daily life, school work or “Best Use” relationships are feeling off balance, our  Please remember that public workstations counsellors provide a safe place to explore that are property of Columbia and are provided with you. for student use only. Students can receive counselling for a nominal  Please be considerate of the needs of all fee of $15.00 per session. Please keep in mind students regarding the amount of time you that students who miss appointments, without spend working at a station in any single notifying their counsellor ahead of time, will be session. This is especially important during charged $30.00 for their missed session. the high-volume times around mid-terms, finals, and due dates. The counselling offices are located on the second floor of the Student Centre building.  Please refrain from consuming food while using College computers. Covered drinks Columbia respects the right to privacy, and are acceptable. keeps counselling appointments confidential.  Sharing of wireless passwords is prohibited. During the intake appointment, the Counselling Services Supervisor will discuss guidelines and  Use of College-owned computers and networks is subject to Columbia Bible limits of confidentiality. College policies. With the use of social For inquiries, students can contact networking sites (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, [email protected]. To book YouTube, etc.), all e-communication should a counselling session, students must complete be guided with dignity, honour, and respect. an online application form as the first step.  Viewing inappropriate material or Students will be contacted within a few days to communication while using any of schedule an intake interview; following this Columbia’s workstations or network interview the student will be assigned a services is strictly prohibited and will be counsellor. Weekly or bi-weekly sessions are addressed according to the Disciplinary available. Process guidelines. IT Services works diligently to ensure problems are addressed efficiently, appropriately, and COVID-19 and Campus permanently. If a student is having trouble As Columbia strives to continue in-person connecting to Columbia’s student wireless classes and community life, students are network, or any college systems, they are required to wear face masks on campus in a encouraged to visit the 1Card Services Office in variety of locations. See A Guide to Mask the Student Centre. Keep in mind that

Wearing at Columbia at the end of this  Students are not required to use Access document. Equity support while at Columbia. Students who live with limitations imposed by Prior to starting classes each day students are disability, but who do not choose College- asked to complete the BC Health Assessment supported assistance, will be assumed by online; if symptomatic, students are to follow the College not to be in need of the BC Health protocols issued by the accommodations for equitable access. Assessment, and to contact the COVID Card  Appropriate (reasonable) accommodations Coordinator on campus at in structures or procedures within [email protected] who will further Academic, Community Life (Residence or instruct them regarding protocols for Columbia Commuter), Registration, Food Service or related activity. other departments will be recommended by AE Services as necessary. Students should Please note: throughout this handbook, be aware that accommodation solutions are amendments to campus life due to COVID are developed on an individual basis, and will highlighted in red, italicized font. be designed in keeping with the best interests of the individual student, the College community, and Columbia’s Disability Services academic standards. Students living with identified disabilities  It is important to be aware of the (including physical, sensory, learning, or mental differences between the terms “equity” and health), may find it necessary to request some “equal” as applied at Columbia Bible adaptation to reduce barriers in learning or College. Where the concept “equal” living situations at College. The Student concerns the state of being identical in Development department includes Access number, size, amount, position, status or Equity Services, designed to assist you as an treatment, the concept of “equity” pursues effective self-advocate in the pursuit of equity justice, fairness, and a reasonable and reasonable access and accommodation. equivalency of treatment or position across Access Equity also assists the wider CBC differing situations. CBC’s Access of Equity community to develop appropriate responses Services are designed to promote equitable, not equal, circumstances. towards issues of ability, disability and access on our campus. Here are some general, but important, If a student would like to explore Ability, details to keep in mind: Disability, and Access Equity Services, they should contact Student Development staff.  Access Equity Services must be initiated by self-identification; without it, the College will not implement any accommodation Explosives plan. Students who believe their specific Unauthorized explosives, fireworks, flammable circumstances require accommodation will be required to supply appropriate substances, and dangerous chemicals are not documentation in a timely manner, and to permitted on College property. participate fully in the access development process.

Fines Throwing Snowballs at Buildings, or at Non- Participating People It is the desire of Student Development staff to educate rather than reprimand. Therefore when 2nd offence $75 plus damages students display negative behaviour we will Throwing Food in the Dining Hall come alongside and help students to understand the adverse effects their behaviour 2nd offence: $75 plus damages is having on the greater community. Fines then, Messy Room (Lacking Cleanliness, are a redemptive tool, rather than punitive measure. Inappropriate Posters, etc.) 2nd offence: $75 plus damages In all events, the first offence (unless otherwise merited) will result in a warning. The second Noise Curfew Violation offence will result in a fine (plus any damages), 2nd offence: $75 as listed below. The third offence will result in disciplinary process. The following are meant to be examples and do Fire & Safety not comprise an exhaustive list. On-campus fires are not permitted, due to municipal fire regulations, and for the safety of Open Flame (candles, incense, etc.) our community. Disassembling, mishandling, or 2nd offence: $200 plus damages tampering with exit signs, fire extinguishers, hoses, valves, alarms, sprinkler heads, heat Disrespecting Authority (Staff/Faculty and sensors, or smoke detectors for any reason Student Leaders) other than an emergency, is prohibited. It is a 2nd offence: $100 criminal offence to pull a fire alarm as a prank. Jeopardizing the safety of our community is a Inappropriate Behaviour (Drunkenness, serious offence, and will be dealt with through substance abuse, foul language) the Disciplinary Process. nd 2 offence: $100 plus damages In the event of a fire alarm, all students are Disrespecting/Damaging School Property required to exit the building immediately and report to staff and student leaders. Students are 2nd offence: $100 plus damages not permitted to re-enter the building until the fire department, or appropriate designate, Women in Men’s Residence/Men in grants permission. Women’s Residence nd 2 offence: $75 Health Care Violating Other’s Personal Property Columbia is located just minutes by ambulance (Including pranks or practical jokes that or private vehicle from Abbotsford’s hospital; in cause damage) the event of an emergency, quality medical 2nd offence: $75 plus damages attention is readily available. Additionally, students can access general health care at Airsoft, Paintball or Water Fights several walk-in or family practice clinics close to 2nd offence: $75 plus damages

the College (a current Physician Referral List is eligible for extended health insurance available at the Student Development Office). through an employee benefits plan to which the student, the student’s parents, or the Together with College Athletics and Recreation student’s spouse belongs. programs, Columbia’s Wellness Services aim to promote sustainable healthy lifestyles.  Canadian Students from Provinces Programs and resources through this free Other Than BC service are available on a limited basis and Students may remain on the medical include: insurance provided by their home province if  First Aid it remains their permanent address. If British  Referral Information: To physician, dental, Columbia becomes the student’s permanent physiotherapy, and related health-care home while studying at Columbia, the services in the community. student must enroll in BC’s health insurance plan (see above section for British Columbia  Fraser Health Authority Public Health Students). bulletins and advisories: Applicable to the Abbotsford area and/or Columbia campus.  International Students (Including the  Information about, and links to, community- United States) based wellness events and resources: Such In accordance with the province of British as blood donation drives, flu shot clinics, diabetes screening, depression screening, Columbia, all students who are non-residents smoking cessation supports and more. of Canada, and remain in BC for more than 6 months, are required by law to register for Medical Insurance Coverage BC Health Care. Therefore, if you are All students are required to have valid and studying at CBC (or in BC) for 2 semesters or adequate medical insurance coverage for the more, you must apply for BC Health. When entire period of attendance at Columbia, you provide CBC with proof of coverage from whether living in residence or as a commuter. BC Health, we will cancel your Guard.me Columbia Bible College does not provide Health coverage and you may be given a pro-rated Care Insurance for students during any portion refund if it applies. BC Health charges of the academic or calendar year. international students $75/month.

Expenses for ambulance, emergency, hospital Online Link to apply for BC Health (students (in- or out-patient), physician’s clinic visits, or in BC more than 6 months) other health-care services are the responsibility Apply when you arrive. There is a 3 month of the individual student, and will not be paid or waiting period (month you apply plus 2 reimbursed by the College. months). Information required: passport,  British Columbia Students study permit. BC residents not included on their parents’ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health Medical Services Plan are required, by law, /health-drug-coverage/msp/bc- to enroll in BC MSP. Check the provincial residents/eligibility-and-enrolment/how-to- health insurance plans for important details enrol on student coverage; in BC find it at Leaving BC - the effects on BC health www.hibc.gov.bc.ca. Students may also be

Students who are on BC Health and decide to secure student discounts at various vendors leave BC permanently, must cancel their within Abbotsford. coverage directly with BC Health. If a student loses their ID card, they must notify Study Permit Expiry and Extension an IT Dept or Student Development staff member immediately, so that a hold may be BC Health coverage will not cover you past placed on the card in order for its use to be your Study Permit Expiry date. When you disabled. In order to maintain campus security, receive a new study permit, please notify BC students are highly encouraged to disclose the Health of your new study permit expiry date incident of a lost card. If the card is not found, so your coverage is not cancelled. the student can purchase a replacement card Health Insurance Plan (per semester) for a $25 fee.

3 months of coverage $182

All students who are non-residents of Leisure and Canada will automatically be registered for Entertainment Student Guard each semester. If a student Students are expected to be discerning and to leaves before their projected program exercise informed, critical thinking in their completion date they may be eligible for a entertainment choices both on and off campus. pro-rated refund if applicable. It is expected that such discernment, caution, The cost of your plan will be charged to your and avoidance (where needed) will be applied student account. Please note that this plan to all of the following: TV, movies (theater and is for emergency care, a doctor or hospital home), music, dances, Internet, reading visit, but does not cover extended health materials, and computer/video games. costs or dental maintenance. (Check out the Above all else, we encourage CBC students to coverage here: spend their leisure time on those “…things that https://www.guard.me/guard-me.php) are good and deserve praise; things that are Students who have existing extended health true, noble, right, pure, lovely and honorable” coverage through a parent or spouse should (Philippians 4:8, NIV). The College expects check to see if they are covered during their community members will avoid any activity, study period. venue, or material which compromises their Please note that it is the responsibility of own commitment to Jesus Christ and His each student to ensure he/she has adequate church, which can undermine the spiritual life of fellow Christians, or which may compromise Medical Insurance. their Christian witness and credibility. ID Cards Student ID cards are issued for the following Library Services The Library, located on the second floor of the use: athletic event admission, meal plan Resource Centre, serves the Columbia purchases, signing out library resources, community and its constituency, and is open to building access, printing/scanning, laundry, the public. Please note: COVID-19 guidelines vending machines, security verification, and to regarding both activity in the library, and

timeline for loans, will be provided by library staff. Lost & Found General student lost and found is located at the Students can borrow materials from the Library Student Development Office on the 2nd floor of using their student card. The maximum number the Student Centre. All valuable items (i.e. rings, of items loaned out at one time is 15. Failure to keys, ID cards), will be located at the front office pay accrued fines will affect a student’s ability reception. Columbia Place also has a lost and to register for courses, receive graduation found located in the foyer of the gym. certificates, or receive transcripts. Hours during the Semester are: Mailboxes Monday: 8:45am – 9:00pm At the beginning of each year, resident students are assigned a mailbox, and given a mailbox key. Tuesday: 8:15am – 9:00pm Any mail sent to the school for the student will Wednesday: 8:45am – 9:00pm be placed in the student’s mailbox. The mailboxes are located on the first floor of the Thursday: 8:15am – 9:00pm Teaching Centre.

Friday: 8:45am –5:00pm Students who have a mailbox must return these Saturday: 11:00am – 5:00pm keys upon leaving in order to receive their full deposit refund. The library is closed on Sundays and on statutory holidays. Students who wish to receive mail at the College must register for a mailbox, and provide *Please note, the circulation desk closes 15 the following address: minutes prior to library closing time.

For information on loan periods, fines, guides Student Name for research and writing term papers, and policies on holds and reference materials, c/o Columbia Bible College please view Columbia’s library website. 2940 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC In addition to the Columbia Library, all CBC V2T 2Z8 students are eligible to register with the Trinity Western University (TWU) Library, and the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), at no cost; If a package is sent and is too large to fit in the students simply need to present their student mailbox, an email or a Facebook message will card when registering. TWU is located in be sent to the student telling them that they Langley at 7600 Glover Road; the local FVRL have a package at reception. (Clearbrook) is conveniently located just two blocks from Columbia at 32320 George Ferguson Way. Microsoft Teams As a Columbia student, you will be assigned a Students may also register at no cost with the log-in to Microsoft 365, including Teams. This University of the Fraser Valley Library, located format is utilized for all classes (assignments, in Abbotsford at 33844 King Road. Students class notes, etc.) and also for communication must present a valid CBC ID Card and Photo ID.

between various “teams” on campus, such as No late night, outside activities are Residents or Commuters, for example. permitted on campus. Students wishing to Students are expected to be regularly checking continue socializing should take advantage of their Teams for updates and correspondence the Student Rec Room, located on the lower with the college. level of the Student Centre, or one of the Student Lounges on the second floor of the Music Practice Rooms Student Centre. Designated individual music practice rooms are Students must also respect the need for available on the first floor of the Teaching quiet for our neighbours in nearby Centre. The Bunker, a room also available for condominiums or apartments (especially group music practice, is located in the basement Montecito Place and Arbor Court to the east level of the Student Centre, within the Rec and Dahlstrom Manor to the south). Disregard Room. A sign-up sheet is available for the for this will be taken very seriously by the Bunker, and priority is given to Chapel and College in its desire to be a good neighbour and Vespers teams, as well as Travelling Ministry positive witness within the community. Team. Students are reminded that the general campus quiet hours are between 10:00pm – 7:30am. Please note: COVID-19 guidelines for Outdoor Equipment & the music practice rooms will be posted on the Athletic Supplies doors of these spaces. Outdoor equipment and athletic clothing is to be stored only in the areas designated by the Noise Curfew Athletics and Outdoor Leadership Departments. Dirty work clothes and other equipment must The city of Abbotsford by-law states that there be kept out of the residences. should be no noise after 10:00pm. In an effort to be good neighbours, this noise curfew will be upheld on campus and in the residences. Parking Excessive noise, especially when technically Columbia requires all vehicles to be registered amplified, will not be tolerated at any time of with the college to park on campus. Vehicles the day. that are not registered, do not have a parking The residences are primarily places for spiritual, pass displayed, are not parked in the correct academic and social development. In light of designated area, or do not have valid insurance this, please be especially sensitive to the noise are subject to a fine and may be towed at the levels in the lounges and hallways. Residences owner’s expense. Abandonment of a vehicle or are expected to be quiet places between keeping a vehicle that is not in operating 11:00pm and 7:30am. Please ensure that condition on campus is also prohibited. when you enter the residences that you do so Students are encouraged to ensure all valuables quietly. The RDs and RLs together with the are removed from their cars, and to consider Security Office will monitor noise levels. Serious using an anti-theft device. and/or repeat offenders will be noted and become subject to fines or discipline. Academic Year Permits are valid from September 1st to April 30th of each academic year.

The costs are as follows: Printers are available in the Library, the lower floor of the Teaching Center, and the Student • Commuters $160 +GST Center Quiet Lounge. • Residents $190 From any internet-connected computer, Students must register their vehicle on MyCBC students can submit documents in PDF format before coming to the Front Reception Office to for printing. This is done by using a browser to purchase and pick up a parking pass. Passes sign in to http://printing.columbiabc.edu and may be purchased at any point in the academic logging in with the student number and student year at a prorated rate. If for any reason you portal password. Print jobs can then be released decide to no longer park on campus, you may from any available printer. Students are only return your parking pass to the Front Reception charged for pages printed, not documents Office to receive a refund on a prorated basis. submitted to the queue. Documents that have Students are permitted to park in the parking not been printed are deleted from the queue lot on the west side of the Student Centre with after 24 hours. the exception of the reserved spots designated for visitors. Parking in reserved spots may be Photocopying, scan to E-mail, and scan to USB fined. are also available at any of the three printing locations. Camping, overnight sleeping or residing in or under any parked vehicle on College property, including the construction of temporary or Possession, Use and/or permanent shelters is strictly prohibited. Sale of Nonmedical Personal Property Drugs The use or distribution of non-prescription and Columbia does not assume responsibility for abuse of prescription drugs is unacceptable for loss of, or damage to, personal property members of the Columbia Community. Drug belonging to students. Please keep room doors abuse interferes with spiritual development as (for residence students) locked when away, and well as scholastic performance, and is a major store your property in designated areas (lockers cause of premature exits from colleges and for commuter students). Obtain your own universities. insurance if you are not covered by your parents’ policy. Be aware that theft does occur on campus, so take appropriate measures to Posters & Notices protect your belongings. Posters and Notices are to be posted only on bulletin boards throughout campus, and not be Photocopying/Printing placed on glass doors or windows on campus; the only exception to this rule is provided for Student printing/photocopying is available for a chapel posters created by the Chapel Design fee throughout the campus. Students must Team. Posters, notices, or decorations deemed have money in their general account for these offensive, excessive, or objectionable shall be services to function. removed.

Postal Service Recreation Students wishing to mail a letter can do so at Campus Recreation exists to promote and reception (cash only). Current rates are: CAN provide opportunities for fitness, fun, and $0.90, US $1.25, and $2.45 INTL. Postage rates fellowship through participation in a variety of are subject to change. Students wishing to send recreation programs including intramurals and a package can do so at Canada Post. Two tournaments, fitness classes, and other convenient locations near the college include recreation events, as well as drop in gym and the Canada Post on South Fraser Way (near fitness center times. In providing a broad range Safeway), and a smaller postal center located of activities, we seek to offer an opportunity for within Shoppers Drug Mart (also on South every student to engage in a lifestyle of physical Fraser Way, next to the Trethewey activity and wellness. If you have any intersection). A nearby mailbox to drop off questions, suggestions or requests, please feel items with postage is located at the intersection free to visit or call us in Columbia Place. We of Tims Street & George Ferguson Way. look forward to serving you!

Facilities available to students for recreation Pranks include: Pranks in the community can be fun, although  Columbia Place - gymnasium, fitness center, they can also cause inconvenience, conflict, change rooms, therapy room costly physical damage, and loss of personal  Sports Field dignity. Often starting as harmless pranks, situations tend to escalate so that successive  Rec Room –ping pong, lounge area, TV, Holy pranks become more destructive than the Grounds (a student led coffee shop) preceding. Activities that harm individuals  Women’s Only Fitness Room in Redekop physically, emotionally, or that damage Hall – due to COVID-19 protocols, this room personal or College property are prohibited. will be closed for 2020-2021 Students participating in pranks that cause All facilities are available during scheduled damage to personal or College property will be hours unless previously booked. All students responsible to cover any costs incurred. must possess their CBC student card for entrance into the fitness center and gymnasium, and must sign-in upon arrival. Prohibited Activity During the school year, please see the gym Air soft, paint ball and water fights are schedule posted at Columbia Place for regular prohibited on campus, as these activities are hours. harmful to belongings, furnishings, and buildings. Students in violation may be fined ** Note: Proper gym attire (including non- and/or subject to disciplinary action. marking gym shoes) is required at all times Accessing the roof of any building on campus is during facility use. Lockers are available for use also prohibited due to risk of injury and/or free of charge. Locks are NOT supplied so damage to buildings. Students in violation may please bring your own. be fined and/or subject to disciplinary action. Intramurals take place throughout the year. Students are encouraged to join and meet other students. Events may include (and are not

limited to): flag football, ultimate Frisbee, sleep without being disturbed by noise or other indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, and dodge intrusive actions. ball. For the 2020-2021 school year, recreation Exercise wholesome patterns of speech and will be creative due to COVID-19 protocols! communication; refrain from indulging in For students interested in other fitness options, gossip, profanity, or questionable sexual the following community recreation facilities communication. are available to meet a variety of needs: Please Be purposeful in the use of inclusive language. note that due to COVID some of the following facilities have restricted hours or activities; we Social and Dating Practices suggest looking online for more info. While social interaction is a natural and  Matsqui Rec Centre - skating, swimming, essential part of life, it should not distract from aerobics and weights. the main purpose of attending Columbia,  Bolt Fitness and Centre Ice - skating, group namely to prepare spiritually and mentally for a exercise classes, weights, squash, and life of discipleship, ministry and leadership. racquetball. Couples should avoid developing relationships in which they become preoccupied with each  Rotary Stadium - running track. other, and isolated from others.  Exhibition Park - baseball diamonds, soccer and rugby fields. Expectations for dating couples are as  Abbotsford Rec Centre – skating, swimming, follows: aerobics, weights, group exercise, open gym The public conduct of couples should at all and various sports. times be discreet and inoffensive. Excessive and intimate displays of affection should be Relationships avoided. Special attention should be given to conduct in lounge areas where physical contact Each student is expected to follow by the basic by couples may offend or embarrass others. principles of care, courtesy, and respect when interacting with other members of the Columbia community. The following are Skateboards/ important examples reflecting this expectation (they do not, however, present an exhaustive rollerblades list): Skateboards and rollerblades are not to be used in any buildings on campus. Respect Respect the rights, opinions, space and property of others. Safety & Security No fireworks, firearms, ammunition, or other Receive permission before entering another’s dangerous weapons or devices are to be kept room/home, or using or borrowing possessions, and/or used anywhere on campus. Violation of etc. this rule is a serious infraction and will be dealt Be sure that roommates and house-mates are with at the appropriate level in the discipline able to study, think, pray, communicate, or process.

Security is responsible for the security of Devotional Life persons, possessions, and buildings and each At Columbia, we stress the importance and night is required to keep a written record of all sacredness of relationships. The most coming and goings and unusual incidents. fundamental of all relationships is the one we Students must notify Security immediately in have with God; this one too, must be nurtured. case of fire, suspicious movement, and other Each person needs to set aside a regular time emergencies. Security will be in contact with when he/she will be free and undistracted in appropriate community agencies. The security the pursuit of God through Bible reading, phone number is found under Emergency prayer, and other spiritual disciplines (i.e. Procedures at the end of this handbook. journaling, meditation, etc.). During this time, each person can evaluate him/herself and find Social Dance forgiveness for sin and failure, wisdom for attitudes and action, and power for effective No organized dancing will be permitted at any living and witness. Columbia Bible College sponsored event or in any of the buildings on campus, unless Church Attendance approved by the Dean of Students. Weekly attendance at a local church worship service is expected. Fellowship, instruction, Solicitation encouragement and discipline of regular Any student wishing to sell goods or services on attendance at a local church are necessary for campus must secure approval from the Dean of growth in the Christian life. We urge students to Students. It should be noted that this is become involved in one particular church as generally discouraged. Any non-CBC individuals soon as possible, along with participation in or organizations wishing to fundraise or solicit Sunday School and other events. This discipline goods must also be pre-approved by the Dean provides opportunity to build relationships of Students. outside of the College setting. If a service practicum placement is carried out at a local church, the student is encouraged to attend Spiritual Life and that church. Service Prayer Groups Spiritual growth does not happen by itself; it is Special times of prayer and meditation are the result of obedience and discipline. It arranged throughout the year as times of involves devotion to God and His Word and spiritual refreshment and special focus on the occurs in the context of fellowship and through needs of the College community. Praying with practical involvement in service and ministry: groups large enough to include the entire “…train yourself to be godly. For physical College family, or small enough to include just training is of some value, but godliness has one other person, provides numerous value for all things, holding promise for both the opportunities to develop reliance on God in present life and the life to come” (1 Timothy practical ways. Regular and impromptu prayer 4:7b-8, NIV). meetings are often organized by students. The Spiritual Life Committee organizes and promotes such times of prayer, serves to help identify the spiritual needs of the community,

and acts as initiator in meeting those needs. The Committee Chairs: Students are also encouraged to seek out Spiritual Life, Social Life, Missional Life, Arts and Student Development staff (or other Communications and Global Connection staff/faculty) for prayer. The Prayer Room in the committee. Student Lounge is available for individuals or The Dean of Students acts as the StuCo advisor. groups for times of prayer. Student Initiatives Chapels Students who have ideas for new events, clubs, Regular attendance at Chapel is strongly or general initiatives, are encouraged to fill out encouraged. These gatherings invite student a Student Initiative Proposal and submit it to involvement, and relevance to student Student Council, for approval and potential experiences and needs are actively pursued. It is funding. important that the community gathers regularly for worship and discipleship, to share, to learn and to be encouraged. Due to COVID-19 Student Leadership protocols, students will be requested to register Student Leadership is a great way to get ahead of time for their chapel time slot, and involved on campus, and to build leadership potentially confirm that registration upon skills, while serving peers. Student Leadership arrival. positions are available in the dorms (Residence Leaders), in the commuter lounge (Commuter Student Council (StuCo) Hosts), through Student Council (Executive positions and Committee Chairs), in the Athletic The purpose of Student Council is to serve and Program (Campus Reps and Recreation) and for lead the students of Columbia Bible College. The select positions with Worship Arts, UMD, members of StuCo do this by being visible and Admissions, and Columbia One. Applications are visionary Christian leaders, demonstrating and open in February for the following year. encouraging Christ-like behaviour and creating Students who wish to apply for Student an environment that fosters good friendship Leadership must fulfill the prerequisites for the and community. They also encourage and position they are seeking prior to application. enable students to get involved and interact For job descriptions and applications, students with the general student body, faculty/staff, are encouraged to look at the Columbia website and the wider community. or visit the Student Development Office. The Constitution, Policy Manual, and Bylaws are available for those interested on the Columbia Website. Minutes from StuCo meetings are Weapons available for your viewing outside the Student Weapons of any kind, including but not limited Council Office (located on the second floor of to, firearms, ammunition, replica firearms, the Student Centre). slingshots, hunting knives or other large blades, BB or pellet guns, air-soft guns, or paintball The StuCo positions consist of: guns, are not permitted on campus or at

College-sponsored activities and events. The Executive: President, Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Finance.

Life as a Commuter

Co-Ed Living The College will not tolerate co-ed living The Commuter Lounge is open Monday arrangements for unmarried students on or off through Friday, 7:45am – 9:00pm. campus. Attitudes and opinions regarding co-ed living differ significantly across cultures, society and families, however for reasons of individual Commuter Lunch safety, responsibility, and Christian witness, as Commuter students are invited to partake in a well as in the interests of community support free lunch, provided by the Commuter Host and confidence, the College has chosen not to team, one Wednesday each month during the allow co-ed living as a community standard. lunch hour. Lunch is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and is available for commuters only. Additionally, a commuter snack will be Commuter Events served on another Wednesday each month Twice a semester, the Commuter Host team will during the lunch hour. Due to COVID-19 organize events especially for commuter protocols, Commuter Lunch options will be students. Commuter students should check changing. Commuter Hosts will notify students their email, look for posters in the Commuter of these changes throughout the school year. Lounge, and utilize Instagram and Facebook pages for Columbia Commuters to find out more. Dining Options Commuter students are welcome to store and eat their bag lunches in the Commuter Lounge. Commuter Lounge Microwaves are available for use in both the The commuter lounge is a “home away from Dining Hall and the Commuter Lounge. Students home” for all commuters. Located on the should note that due to COVID-19 protocols, for southeast corner on the second floor of the the 2020-2021 school year, supplies such as Student Centre, the Commuter Lounge offers a dishes and cutlery will not be provided in the kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, Commuter Lounge. Students will be asked to microwave, dining space and a comfy lounge to follow additional cleaning protocols regarding relax in. It is the perfect place to make friends, dining space. Use of the stove will also be build relationships and become a part of the suspended until further notice. Columbia community. We invite and encourage Meals, snacks and beverages are available for each of our Commuter students to become a cash/credit/debit purchase during all hours of part of the community experience here at regular operation in the Dining Hall. Meal Plans Columbia. Come & check it out! Due to COVID- are also available for commuter students. 19 protocols, kitchen access will be limited to the use of microwaves, toaster oven and An honour bar is also available in the Commuter refrigerator only. Lounge for at-cost purchase of snack items (cash only). 20

rent or are looking for a roommate, use the off- Lockers campus housing board as a resource. Limited locker space in the commuter lounge is available on a first come, first serve basis. Students are required to supply their own lock, Please remember, co-ed living arrangements and must remove all contents (and the lock) at are not acceptable while studying at Columbia. the end of the school year (locks will be cut during the summer months if left on). Students should note that locker access is only available Parishes during commuter lounge open hours. Due to Each commuter student is assigned to a COVID 19 protocols, we encourage students to Commuter Host (CH) for the purpose of use the same locker as much as possible. communication and connection to the Columbia community. As part of a CH’s “parish”, commuter students will receive weekly emails Off-Campus Housing from these student leaders, containing need-to- Students are expected to know the know information on events, campus news, and requirements of their particular living encouragement. Commuter Students who do arrangements. As a renter, you will be agreeing not wish to receive the emails should notify to live by the expectations of the landlord (i.e. their Commuter Host directly, or communicate signed contract, payments, additional this with the Associate Dean. guidelines, etc.).

An Off-Campus Housing Board is located on our website. If you would like to post a room for

Life as a Resident

Cleaning Residence students are responsible to keep Damage Deposit their living spaces clean. It is the students’ All residents are required to pay a $300 damage responsibility to purchase cleaning supplies and deposit. All rooms must be thoroughly cleaned work with others in their Unit to maintain by their occupants as found when the student cleanliness in their bedrooms, bathrooms, first moved in, and all private belongings and common spaces (fridges, kitchen areas) and furnishings must be removed when leaving the lounges. It is up to the students to form a College. Charges will be made against your cleaning schedule with their roommates and room deposit for damages, missing items, and members of their Units. If excessive and additional clean up that may be required. The consistent uncleanliness occurs, students will be damage deposit will be returned at the end of fined. Due to COVID-19 protocols, standards for the College year provided that the student: cleaning of common spaces will be higher for  has returned all assigned keys the 2020-2021 school year. Custodial services  has properly cleaned their room and the will assist with general “touch points” room contains no assessed damage throughout the dorms, but students are responsible for ensuring that excess cleaning is  has no outstanding library or parking fines completed, especially if room- or podmates are symptomatic. Dining Services Food Services in the Dining Hall caters to all Damage Assessment students, faculty, staff, and guests throughout If you damage College property, you will be held the day. Limitations on capacity within the responsible to repair and/or replace items dining hall due to COVID-19 protocols will damaged. The value of repair/replacement will prioritize resident student access to the Dining be assessed, and you will be responsible to pay Hall services for 2020-2021. The Dining Hall is this immediately upon being billed. If this located in the Student Centre and offers a cannot be paid immediately it will be billed to variety of food choices. your account with a possible service charge. The Meal Plan is mandatory for all residence Damages must be reported at once to the RDs. students and is conveniently accessed through Unreported damage in rooms will be assessed the student ID card. The meal card operates on to their occupants, while damaged hallways, a declining balance. Each individual purchase bathrooms, lounges, etc., will be charged to all made in the dining hall is deducted from the occupants of a given wing if no one is identified total semester’s balance. The entire dollar as the “cause”. RDs and Administrative staff will amount needs to be used during the academic do damage inspections throughout the school year of purchase; limited roll-over privileges for year. A detailed assessment will be conducted those students who continue as residents may after the school year is over. take place from the Fall to the Winter semester,

but will not be permitted after the Winter semester. A statement of account transaction is Dietary Restriction available throughout the year upon request; the Students with special dietary needs are asked to cash register will show the student their current indicate their needs with a doctor’s note by st balance upon swiping their card. For more August 1 . The College will make a strong effort details regarding Meal Plans, please see the to accommodate dietary restrictions (if FAQs on the CBC website. confirmed by a doctor), but may not be able to meet every need. Therefore, early Comments of praise or concern regarding our communication with the College about this is food services are welcome at important. Contact Student Development staff [email protected]. if you have any dietary needs to be addressed. The College is unable to accommodate lifestyle Students are asked to maintain a special dietary choices and no meal plan exemption will sensitivity to noise levels in the Dining Hall, and be given for this. After communication in to show consideration of others. Any throwing August, students with dietary restrictions are of food is unacceptable and will be handled asked to come and talk with the Chef to identify with disciplinary action. Students are also asked themselves. to demonstrate respect for furniture and flooring, and to help us ensure longevity of both; therefore standing on, or moving tables is Fire Safety not appropriate, unless otherwise directed. Candles and other open flame items, including Dining Hall dishes, cutlery, and other kitchen incense, are not to be used in the residences supplies may not be taken out of the Dining Hall due to the fire hazard. or the Clearwood Room. Dining Hall service hours are typically as follows Furniture (note they are adjusted seasonally and Each room in residence is provided with a desk, occasionally for specific events; students will be chair, bed, and dresser or wardrobe. notified of these changes):

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 6:15pm (closed 9:30am - 9:45am; 10:45am - Keys 11:15am; 1:15pm - 2:15pm) Each resident will be issued keys and will sign for them when checking into the residence. If Friday: 8:00am - 6:15pm students are locked out of their room, they should contact their Resident Leader (RL) for re- (closed 9:30am - 9:45am; 10:45am - entry. If students lose their keys, they should 11:15am; 1:15pm - 2:15pm) contact the RD immediately. Failure to return your keys at the end of the year (or when withdrawing) will result in forfeiting part or all Saturday: 9:00am – 1:30pm; 5:00 – 6:15pm of your damage deposit. Costs are as follows: Sunday: 9:00 – 1:30pm; 5:00 – 6:15pm $75 for room key and $25 for mailbox key. Unauthorized possession or duplication of keys will result in a minimum fine of $100 and other possible disciplinary action.

 We ask that you abstain from Public Laundry Displays of Affection during open dorms. Laundry is available for residence students only.  Be respectful of others’ property, Laundry facilities are located in the Redekop remember this is their home away from basement and on the second floor of Columbia home. Hall. In order to use the laundry machines, students must load money onto the general Resident Leaders have the right and the fund of their ID card. responsibility to shut down any inappropriate activity. Talk to a RD if you have any questions about these guidelines.

Maintenance Requests Please Note: Permission for a man or woman to Our Maintenance team at CBC does an excellent come into the opposite gender’s residence job keeping things on campus running outside of these times can only be granted by smoothly. Sometimes however, things may be the RD. overlooked, or come up suddenly. The way to get these things repaired is by logging on to MYCBC and completing a maintenance request. Pets Students must include their full name, room Students are not allowed to have pets in number and request in the email. residence. The only exception is for small fish kept in proper aquariums or fish bowls Open Dorm Hours (maximum size: 5 liters). Open Dorm is a time to socialize and let others that normally are not allowed in your room a Residence Directors time to check out your space. One male and one female RD each reside in the Junior Housing Hours College residences and are responsible for supervision of those communities and in Please note: Due to COVID-19 protocols, open particular, the Residence Leaders. They are dorms for junior housing will be suspended until supervised by the Dean of Students. They will further notice. connect with individuals and groups of students In Junior Housing, dorms are open to the to build relationships, disciple, answer opposite gender Saturday (12pm-10pm) and questions, and address concerns. RDs both Sunday (12pm-8pm). These hours apply to Male represent the College to the students, and and Female Residences. advocate for students to the College. Senior Housing Hours In Senior Housing, dorms are open to Senior Residence Leaders Residence Leaders (RLs) are returning students Housing students of the opposite gender, by who have been selected as leaders to oversee invitation, Tuesday-Sunday (12pm-10pm). smaller groups of students within the Open Dorm Guidelines residences. They work closely with the Residence Directors. They are your most  Doors need to be fully open if you have accessible leaders in the residences and have visitors responsibility for discipleship and spiritual

formation through leading weekly Unit not to be moved, and no furniture is to be meetings, guiding quality of life (including removed from the room. Additional furniture housekeeping, noise control, and atmosphere), can be brought in only upon explicit permission and encouragement of living according to the of your RD and must be removed at the end of College’s standards and procedures (i.e. fire, the school year. Failure to remove additional overnight sign out). furniture at year-end will result in a $50 disposal fee per item left in your room from Room Assignments your damage deposit. Based on information provided in student applications, as well as a lot of prayer, students Room Inspections are placed together by the Residence Directors. Keeping your room clean often reduces conflict. If students have specific requests (i.e. room Resident Leaders will regularly do room number, room location, roommate), a Housing inspections in an effort to keep students on top Request form must be submitted prior to of having a living space that each roommate can August 15th. Decisions will be subject to be comfortable living in throughout the school availability and the discernment of the Housing year. Common areas such as the bathroom Advisory Committee. If students are requesting (shower, toilet & sinks) and the floor space will a roommate, both potential roommates must be the focus of these inspections. These room submit the form; if only one person requests inspections aim to share in the responsibility of the roommate, the request will not be keeping the room clean and to prevent from honoured. having to do one major cleaning session at the end of a semester. It also prevents the buildup of mildew, grime and soap scum in the Room Décor & bathrooms. The frequency of room inspections are left up to the discretion of each Resident Furnishings Leader; however, a room inspection will take Resident students are welcome and encouraged place near the end of each semester and will to make their room their home by decorating involve staff to check for damage and areas that and adding little touches of their own. Bulletin need to be cleaned before a student can leave boards and shelving have been provided for for Christmas or Summer break. students to put decorations and pictures on. However, students are not permitted to put decorations on the walls or ceiling outside of Room Standards the allotted areas using pins or sticky-tack as it Students are expected to conform to can rip off the paint and ruin the walls. reasonable standards of neatness and order for Costs for resulting damages from affixing their benefit and for the longevity of the decorations outside these designated areas will residence buildings. When students live in a be the Resident’s responsibility. The Resident is clean and orderly home, they are able to study not permitted to place posters, etc., on ceilings more effectively, and will often experience or put anything up on common area walls more harmony with roommates. Students are except if given permission from the Residence encouraged to ensure: Director(s). This is in order to best preserve our  the bed is made facility for future users. Secured furnishings are  clothes are in their proper place 25

 the floor is clean and free of litter students will be required to re-apply each  pictures and posters reflect positive values academic year, even if currently living in Senior Housing. Students currently residing in Senior  bathrooms are kept clean Housing are not guaranteed a placement for the  lounges (especially fridges) are kept clean following year. and expired items disposed of Please note that room and common area cleanliness standards will need to meet Sign In/Out COVID-19 protocols, as issued by the RDs Students leaving campus overnight, on and Custodial staff. weekends, or during Holidays (Thanksgiving, Reading Week, etc.) must sign out on the sheet posted (for the women and senior men, in the Senior Housing lobby of Redekop Hall and for the junior men, To be considered for Senior Housing a student by the east exit on the first floor of Columbia needs to meet the following criteria: Hall). Include information on departure and return times, phone number and address of  The student must make a formal request via where you can be reached in case of Student Development to live in Sr. Housing emergency. (Forms are available on the website).  The student must be 20 years of age or older as of September 1st. Single Rooms (Redekop  The student needs to have made a room deposit. Hall) Women’s Junior Housing in Redekop Hall is  Preference is granted based on the made up of Units. Each Unit has two Pods which following priority sequencing: consists of two large rooms housing two or o Priority is given to 3rd and 4th year three students and one single room. The single students. rooms are equipped with a single bed, closet o Next, it is given to mature older first and desk. There is no outside window, however year students coming into residence there is a fogged window between the single room and one of the double rooms that allows o Finally, any 2nd year student that is some extra light. There is also an air intake eligible may be placed in Senior Housing if there is room remaining switch which allows fresh air to move into the after the first two criteria are met. room. If you are the type of student who needs their own study space and desire your own Note: Room Deposit - The date that the room, you can fill out a Housing Request Form student’s room deposit is made will also that is found on the Columbia website. For the determine priority if the need arises. For 2020-2021 school year, the single rooms in example, if there are two 2nd year students Redekop will serve as self-isolation/quarantine applying and only one spot remaining in senior rooms. housing then the person who got their room deposit in first will receive priority.

All placements are subject to the approval of Sleepovers the Housing Advisory Committee. Placement We encourage community among fellow will be granted on a case by case basis and residents and understand that they may want to 26

spend the occasional night in each other’s rooms. Because of the impact that continuous Visitors sleepovers can have on roommate We welcome visitors to Columbia and desire relationships, as well as the larger residence that they will leave with a positive experience. community, we ask students to limit the We expect each visitor to abide by our number of nights they sleep in another standards and to exercise the sensitivity of a resident’s room to no more than one per week. welcome guest. The hosting student is Resident lounge and hallways are a common responsible to acquaint his/her guest with the space for all resident students to enjoy. To expectations and rules of the College. Discipline ensure all students are able to use the lounge may occur for unauthorized overnight guests. equally, residents are not allowed to sleep Guests may stay free of charge for two nights. A overnight in the lounges unless given special fee of $10 per night will be charged to the guest permission by the RD. Due to COVID-19 or student whom they are visiting for any protocols, sharing of rooms will not be additional nights up to a maximum of five nights encouraged. per semester. Meals are not included, but may be purchased in the Dining Hall. Due to COVID- 19 protocols, guests will not be permitted in the Storage residences until further notice. There is a storage room reserved for all senior housing students and female junior housing students in the basement of Redekop Hall. Withdrawals There is also a storage room for male junior On occasion students withdraw from residence housing students in the basement of Columbia either mid-semester or at the end of the Fall Hall. During the school year these rooms will semester to switch to commuter status or to remain locked; however, access is available withdraw from Columbia entirely. upon request. Students who are returning to If a student chooses to withdraw from Residence in the Fall will have the option of residence mid-semester (for non-disciplinary renting bin(s) to be placed in the storage room reasons) they may be eligible to receive a during the summer. prorated refund for their room expense and the Bicycle storage for both male and female remaining balance on their meal plan. The students is available in Columbia Hall. Please Residence Director(s) should be notified as soon contact the Male RD if you need to store your as the student decides to withdraw. bicycle. Students withdrawing from residence will have room and board fees refunded, based on their official withdrawal date, according to the Summer Housing following schedule: Summer housing is available between April and August in a select number of rooms in senior  Within two weeks of registration – Students housing in Redekop Hall. All inquiries regarding may request a fully prorated refund on availability, price, etc. can be made through the residence fees and the unused portion of Director of Hospitality Operations. their meal plan less applicable GST charges. The residence damage deposit would be forfeited.

 After two weeks from registration – One- refunds. The residence damage deposit half of the residence fees are refundable at would be forfeited. NOTE: An a prorated calculation for the unused administration fee of 15% of the refunded portion in residence. A partial week shall be amount or $100 (whichever is less) will be considered a full week in residence for applied to any room or board refunds. purpose of calculating this refund. The If you do not plan on returning to Columbia unused portion of the meal plan is fully Bible College as a resident student for the refundable less applicable GST charges. The residence damage deposit would be winter semester you must give written forfeited. notification to the Residence Director(s) prior to November 15th in order to receive any of your  Within three weeks or less of the end of $300.00 Room Reservation Fee/Damage semester – There will be no room or board Deposit back.

Columbia Policies

THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. We Responsibilities of understand that Jesus is Lord and Savior of Membership everyone who has responded by faith to His person and work. He is present as the Holy Agreement Spirit in the individual and the community. He Columbia Bible College is a Christian College, accomplishes His purposes in the world, committed to preparing students for lives of particularly through communities of believers. discipleship, ministry and leadership in the contemporary world. Admission to Columbia THE INSPIRATION AND AUTHORITY OF (through application and invitation) is open to SCRIPTURE. We believe that the whole Bible is any qualified person regardless of age, the supreme and final authority in all matters of denomination, ethnicity, gender or social status. faith and life. The Word became alive in the person Jesus Christ and in His teaching. The In partnership with, and accountable to the person and activity of the Holy Spirit continues Christian Church of the evangelical Anabaptist to give life to the Word in the experience of the tradition (Mennonite and Mennonite Brethren), believer and the church. Columbia seeks to equip and affirm students as workers for various ministries of nurture, THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL HOLINESS. We service, education and evangelism in the church believe that each one of us is called to grow in a and society. personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe in pursuing a life of discipleship, in In pursuit of this goal, the College seeks to conformity to the teachings of Christ in the promote and maintain an atmosphere of Scriptures, as evidence of living faith and community consistent with our profession of effective service. Christian faith; one that is conducive to the growth and development of disciples of Jesus THE COLLEGE'S MISSION. The mission of Christ. It is the expectation of the College that Columbia Bible College is to prepare students persons joining in the partnership of this for a life of discipleship, ministry and leadership. community (students, faculty, staff and A concerted effort is made to maintain an administrators) will be guided by Biblical values acceptable balance between being "in the concerning personal holiness, respect, world", but not "of the world", and between responsibility, integrity and grace. conformity and individual freedom, in the development of responsible Christian character. Columbia Values THE COMMUNITY. Followers of Jesus are Community expectations at Columbia Bible naturally drawn into the fellowship of believers, College reflect and preserve the core values of committed to support, accountability, our distinctly Anabaptist character. correction and ministry. In the Columbia community, we place the welfare of others and These core values include: the larger community above personal preference.

This means living with integrity, credibility and a while living as members of the College, good reputation. This may also mean limiting married persons are encouraged to seek the personal freedoms/Christian liberties for the support of the Christian community in sake of the group, or the growth of another's taking every step possible to move toward a faith and walk. With these values in mind, renewed, restored and reconciled Columbia Bible College anticipates that relationship and to avoid divorce. members joining its community of disciples will  Refrain from practices including (but not be thoughtful and responsible in all their limited to): drunkenness; swearing/profane actions, associations, attitudes, choices, language; gossip; harassment/violence; relationships and speech, both on and off involvement in the occult; and sexual sins. campus. (Exodus 20:13; Psalm 139:13-116; Proverbs 12:22; Acts 19:19; Romans 2:26-27; 1 There may be instances in which a person will Corinthians 6:12-20; Galatians 5:19; not be in complete or personal agreement with Ephesians 4:17-24, 28-29, 5:4,18; Colossians every expectation or community value 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; 1 Timothy 1:9- discussed here, and detailed in the CBC Student 10; James 3: 1-12). Handbook. Whatever you may feel about these responsibilities, we believe your decision to attend Columbia Bible College is an expression Guiding Principles for of your commitment to live within the Student Discipline community expectations as you participate in Failure to uphold the stated expectations and the life, studies, activities and ministries of the guidelines within the student handbook will College. result in the coming alongside of a Student All members of the CBC community are Development staff member in order to facilitate responsible to: and encourage academic, social, and spiritual success.  Obey civil laws, and the expectations/values of this College, and are to conduct Foundational Matters themselves as responsible citizens, Counsel and discipline are integral parts of the contributing to the welfare of the greater growth process of life at Columbia. Students are community (Romans 13:1-7). encouraged to seek fellowship and counsel at  Obey Jesus' commandment to His disciples any time regarding spiritual, social, academic, (John 13:34-35), and echoed by the Apostle vocational and personal concerns. Faculty and Paul (Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8:13) to love staff are most willing to be of assistance. one another. Discipline includes both the giving of  Apply careful judgment in the exercise of encouragement and the exercise of restraints, personal freedoms for the sake of others, and is intended to assist the individual in the larger community and personal witness reaching personal and community goals. As and growth. (Galatians 5:16, 6:10; Romans outlined in Matthew 18:15-17, responsibility for 12:1-15; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 13:1-13; this process is shared by every member of the Ephesians 4:17, 6:18; Colossians 3:1-4,6; 1 community. That is, members have high Thessalonians 4:1-5,24). expectations of each other and show our care  Value marriages. This community holds a for each other by encouraging responsible Biblical vision of the sanctity of marriage; in choices as well as confronting and correcting the event of marital difficulties encountered

those choices which are irresponsible, and subject, of course, to the legality of such which undermine the covenant to which we disclosures. If such disclosure is deemed have committed ourselves. necessary, the student involved will be encouraged to make the initial contact. At Columbia, we want to extend to you trust and respect that is both given and earned through taking personal responsibility for your Student Disciplinary own conduct. When you sign the Responsibility of Membership form, you commit to the Process standards described in this handbook. In the event that incidents occur where there has been a violation of the lifestyle Guiding Principles commitments a student has made, the  Accountability for choices made is required restraining aspect of discipline is employed. A if students are to grow in responsibility and course of action is taken to assist the student in character. following through with renewed commitment to the expectations of the Columbia  No applicant will be accepted as a student community. The disciplinary process will at the College until she/he has signed the Responsibility of Membership form (agreed generally follow the stages outlined below. to in the Application for Admission), Stage One: Warning thereby indicating that the expectations of the College have been carefully studied,  All students attending Columbia Bible clearly understood, and accepted without College have committed themselves to reservation. carefully abide by the College’s standards and regulations as spelled out in the  It is important to understand that Columbia Responsibility of Membership and the is a covenant community where Student Handbook. membership is described first and foremost with such principles as commitment,  Additionally, each student is expected to loyalty, and accountability; rules, “look out for the welfare” of others in the regulations, and discipline procedures only Columbia community; this includes come to the fore when the covenant is reminding each other of College standards violated. and even approaching peers about actions and attitudes which are inconsistent with  Expectations, regulations, and guidelines College standards. exist to serve the needs of people. Therefore, their administration must be  The Student Leaders in the residences pursued with sensitivity to both the (Resident Leaders, RLs) and among individual and the community. commuters (Commuter Hosts, CHs) have special responsibility to approach their  Discipline seeks to ensure the greatest good fellow students about violations of College of both the individual and the College standards and regulations. It is assumed community. Therefore, it always aims at that many disciplinary matters will not need being redemptive rather than punitive. to be brought before Student Development  At times, it may become necessary to staff because caring sisters/brothers have include parents and/or church leaders in personally worked the matter through with the support community; they would then be the student(s) involved and have been informed of negative behaviour patterns assured there will be no repetition. and/or disciplinary action being taken,

 RLs and CHs will write a brief description of Stage Three: Probation (Level 2) the incident in an Incident Report and submit them to Student Development staff. A student moves to this stage because of repeated or more serious offenses.  Note: In the case of more serious infractions, the incident must be reported  The student will meet with the Dean of immediately to Student Development staff, Students and his/her respective Student who will then decide the Stage (see below) Development staff to consider carefully all at which the consequences will be the relevant factors and appropriate determined. courses of action. Again, a group of peers including his/her CH and RL may also be Stage Two: Probation (Level 1) present. This stage responds to those relatively minor  Some, or all, of the following consequences violations of College standards that have not shall be applied: assignment to support been able to reach resolution between the group or counseling; curfew; suspension or Student and Student Leaders (see Stage One). It removal from leadership positions, sports is also the response to more significant and ministry teams, etc.; a statement to the infractions as reported to, or observed by, student body; a fine; a special work Student Development staff. assignment; suspension from college; and Financial Aid and/or Student Work (if any) The student will meet with his/her respective may be affected as well. Student Development personnel (i.e. Commuter  A “Memo of Understanding” will then be Director, RD, Director of Athletics), to carefully developed; it will summarize the nature of consider all relevant factors and appropriate the infraction, indicate the student’s stage responses to this infraction. in the disciplinary process and the consequences to be applied. Upon being  Some, or all, of the following responses may signed by the student, the Dean of Students be included in this stage: an appropriate will be consulted; it will be placed in the work assignment, a response paper, a fine, student’s Student Development file (with curfew, etc. reference in Academic’s Student file as  The student will be asked to sign a “Memo necessary). of Understanding” to ensure that she/he is  The time frame of the “Memo of fully aware of all aspects of the infraction, Understanding” may extend to the end of of her/his stage in the disciplinary process, the school year, and lack of cooperation and and of the consequences of moving to the progress may negatively affect the student’s next stage. application to return to Columbia for the  A copy of the “Memo of Understanding” following school year. will be kept in the student’s file in the

Student Development Office, and the Dean of Students will be informed in detail as NOTE: The Columbia community will view well. positively any initiatives by the student which  A specific time frame for the period of demonstrate a sincere desire to re-establish probation will be set in place: usually to the him/herself as a responsible member of the end of the semester, but not shorter than community. six weeks.

Stage Four: Dismissal not all the options listed in each stage of the disciplinary process need to be applied in a  A student moves to this stage, either given situation. It is also important to be aware because of repetition of serious disallowed behaviour (including failure to keep that the circumstances of an individual situation reaffirmed commitments), unwillingness to could warrant skipping one or all of the first abide by community standards and three stages. expectations, or because of the Other Details severe/sensitive nature of his/her first or subsequent infraction.  The Dean of Students will assemble a  The Dean of Students will assemble a Mediation Team comprised of at least two Mediation Team. The Mediation Team will Student Development staff, a RD, and a meet with the student to consider all Student Leader. When this team meets to relevant factors and to determine if any consider disciplinary action, one more of other consequence short of dismissal would the following may be added: respective RL be in the best interests of all concerned. or CH, Faculty Advisors, and/or a faculty (The student may request an advocate – member of the student’s choice (as special student or staff/faculty – to participate in advocates). this process.)  The Lead Team consists of the following  If dismissal remains the only option, the members: President, Academic Dean, Dean Dean of Students asks the College’s Lead of Students, and Business Administrator. Team to ratify this decision. Upon  NOTE: Violations in the last month of the ratification, the student is informed of the school year will be dealt with more strictly decision in writing, including his/her right of than described above. Since there is not Appeal and the processes through which an enough time left to go through the Appeal is conducted. discipline process, the use of heavier fines  Students living in residence are required to or other measures as a form of discipline move off campus 48 hours following the must be implemented. All fines will be ratification by the Lead Team to dismiss a doubled and must be paid within five (5) student. school days. Serious infractions will carry a heavier discipline plus a fine. In severe  In the case of a dismissal, details are noted cases, Student Development may be left in the student’s permanent record. with no choice but to recommend a Dismissal will usually be for at least one student’s dismissal regardless of how much year; special conditions for readmission or little time is left in the academic year. shall apply.  Fines collected for infractions are deposited Rationale into the College’s Student Aid Fund. Fines must be paid within two weeks of notice. The underlying goal of the disciplinary process Failure to do so will receive the following and support structures is to provide appropriate response: assistance to students who desire to live in o harmony in the College’s community; First reminder: fine is doubled occasionally it serves to ascertain whether a o Second reminder: fine is doubled “parting of ways” may be necessary. To provide again the most suitable and immediate assistance, or o After two reminders, the issue will to respond most appropriately and concretely, be raised to the “serious infraction”

level and will be dealt with accordingly; the accrued amount will then be added to the student’s account.

NOTE: (1) Fines cannot be paid out of the student’s room deposit and (2) Students with unpaid accounts will not be permitted to register for the next semester/year and will also not be issued transcripts of completed course work.

Appeal Process  The original decision is upheld.  The original decision is overturned. Disciplinary Decisions:  Sanctions can be modified, which may Should a student choose to submit an include increasing the sanctions application to appeal a decision following originally levied. ratification of the Lead Team, they must do so The President shall provide a written in writing to the President within 36 hours of response to the student. the decision. The application for appeal will be evaluated by the President on one of the All decisions made by appeal are final. following three grounds:  Bias and/or unfair treatment - i.e. Student Due Process: procedural error, improper investigation, discrimination, etc. It is the desire of Columbia Bible College to deal with all student complaints regarding the  The sanction does not suit the College in a fair and equitable manner. The infraction/behavior. student will not be subject to any form of  New information has become available - i.e. retaliation as a result of filing a complaint. new witness, a fact unknown when the original decision was made. If a concern occurs, the College invites the following procedure:

(If the concern is of a very serious nature and is Disciplinary Appeals Committee directed at a person mentioned in Step One, the The Disciplinary Appeals Committee will be process should be engaged at Step Two. If the appointed by the President and should be complaint is regarding a Senior Administrator comprised of the following: mentioned in Step Two, the complaint should be addressed to the President.)  Dean of Students (chair) (Non-voting)  Student’s Program Director Step 1:  1 Faculty The student should address his/her concern verbally within 10 business days of the incident  1 Staff to the appropriate person as follows:  2 Students appointed by the Student Association  Academic Concern – To the Instructor of a course or Registrar, in the case of academic policy (i.e. attendance policy, final examination policy, academic probation, Terms of Reference etc.) The Committee Chair shall convene a meeting  Student Development Concern – To the of the Disciplinary Appeals Committee within 3 appropriate personnel (Residence Director business days of the written appeal. – women or men, or Commuter Director – commuters) The Committee Chair shall provide written response to the President that would outline  Financial Concern – To the appropriate one of the three options: Financial Officer (Accounts Receivable, Student Accounts or Financial Aid)

Step 2: the student complaint within 20 business days. The written statement of the Senior If not resolved satisfactorily, the student should Administrator is final. submit a formal written complaint to one of the individuals mentioned below within 20 business A record of formal complaints and actions taken days of the incident. (The student and/or to resolve the issue shall be maintained by the advocate may present their complaint to the college. Senior Administrator.) Addendum:  Academic Concern – to the Academic Dean. Students wishing to make a complaint regarding  Student Development Concern – to the the violation of one of the Standards of Dean of Students. Accreditation may notify Columbia’s  Financial Concern – to the College Business accreditation agency, The Association of Biblical Administrator. Higher Education (ABHE)  If the Senior Administrator mentioned By phone: (407) 207-0808 above is absent or named in the complaint, please submit the complaint to the Or by mail: President. The Association of Biblical Higher Education 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Suite #130 A determination of the complaint will be made by Orlando, FL 32822 the Senior Administrator (or President) based on: If the student is or was enrolled in an approved  An investigation of the complaint. program of the Private Training Institutions Branch, is dissatisfied with the determination,  An evaluation of the rationale for the complaint. and has been misled by the institution regarding any significant aspect of that program, he or she  A formulation of the college response. may file a complaint with the Private Training Institutions Branch The appeal will be evaluated by the Senior (www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca). Administrator based on the following grounds:

 Bias and/or unfair treatment - i.e. procedural error, improper investigation, improper application of policy, Protection of Privacy & discrimination, lack of respect for the student, etc. Information In accordance with the laws of British Columbia,  Extenuating circumstances – academic work or behavior affected by circumstances students have the right to access information beyond student control. that is in their student file. The exception to the above right is information that has been  New information has become available submitted to the college in confidence by a since Step One - i.e. a fact unknown when third party (e.g. references). In addition, the original response was made. students have the right to have their information protected. Thus, Columbia Bible The departmental Senior Administrator will College may not give out personal information make a determination and respond in writing to

regarding any student without the student’s simple statement that the conduct is permission. unwelcome. Such notice is not a prerequisite to a complaint as power and status disparities between the alleged harasser and the person Discrimination & who has been subjected to harassment may make it impossible or unreasonable for the Harassment Policy latter to confront the alleged harasser. If the Guidelines for Students in the Administration Complainant is not comfortable taking that of the Discrimination and Harassment Policy initiative, he/she may approach the appropriate Statement of Intent Officer (listed below) for assistance. The assistance may involve advice on how to resolve The College is committed to providing a the matter informally, or it may involve a community in which all individuals are treated mediated conversation between the with respect and dignity, free from harassment. Complainant and the alleged harasser with the Harassment is contrary to Biblical standards and help of the appropriate Officer or designate. is a form of discrimination prohibited by law. The College does not tolerate such conduct. Contact Person Harassment infringes on a student’s right to a If students have any concern about possible comfortable work and educational harassment, the Contact Officer is the Dean of environment. The College considers harassment Students. The Officer will seek to advise the a serious offence and will not tolerate harassing person about the procedures for making a behaviour that may undermine the respect, complaint and will support the Complainant in dignity, self-esteem, or productivity of any working through the process. If the situation or student, faculty, staff, or administrative complaint involves the person identified as the member. Officer above, individuals should bring their Policies and Procedures situation or complaint directly to the President of the College. If the President is also involved, The Discrimination and Harassment Policy is the individual should then approach the Chair of available in the Student Development Office. the Board of the College. This document contains sections on policy, definitions, roles and responsibilities, complaint Confidentiality procedure, investigation procedure, appeal Confidentiality shall be maintained to the process, results of investigation, and records of greatest extent possible within the complaint. requirements of completing a reasonable Preferred Action investigation. However, ultimate responsibility for determining the resolution of a complaint The College encourages anyone with a possible lies with the College, and where there is any risk harassment complaint to carefully consider the to other students, faculty, staff, or informal resolution process which is available as administration, disclosure will be made to the part of this policy (Stage One). This involves extent necessary to remedy the situation. directly approaching the person whose conduct Furthermore, disclosure may be made to has caused offence. Frequently, people are appropriate authorities where required by law unaware that their conduct is offensive and all or where necessary to complete the process that is needed to prevent its repetition is a contemplated in these procedures.

Receipt of Written Complaint a complaint. It also includes criticisms of the Complainant, the person accused (the Should an individual wish to make a formal “Respondent”), or anyone providing complaint they must meet with the Officer, who information with respect to the complaint (an will advise the individual regarding the “Informant”). For the purposes of this Policy, provisions within the policy and the process for retaliation will be treated as harassment and filing a formal complaint. If the individual will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy wishes to proceed, they must do so in writing when it is experienced and reported. and submit it to the Officer within three months of the latest alleged incident. For a complete description of Columbia’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, and An investigation will be completed within thirty corresponding Procedures, please refer to the (30) working days or at a later date mutually document available in the Student agreed to by both parties and a report Development Office. submitted in writing to the Officer and Lead Team. If a formal investigation reveals evidence to support the complaint of harassment, the harasser will be disciplined appropriately considering such factors as the severity of the Sexual Misconduct harassment, whether such was intentional or unintentional, whether the incident was an Policy isolated one, and any mitigating circumstances. The Columbia Bible College Administration, with Discipline may include, but is not limited to, a the support of the entire CBC Community, will letter of reprimand, revocation of privileges, not tolerate any form of sexual suspension or expulsion. misconduct. The College considers sexual misconduct a serious offence and will not Appeals Procedure tolerate behavior that may undermine the respect, dignity, self-esteem, or productivity of All appeals must be commenced within thirty any student, faculty, staff, or administrative (30) days from the date the person wishing to member. For a complete description of appeal is advised of the investigator’s findings. Columbia’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, and Normally all appeals will be heard by a corresponding Procedures, please refer to the committee of the College established by the documents available on the Columbia website Lead Team, whose procedures will be at https://www.columbiabc.edu/cs/safe- determined by that committee. Its decision will community be final and binding on all parties, including the College, the Complainant, and the Respondent. Notes Policy on Disease Retaliation will not be tolerated. Retaliation Management includes actions or comments that trivialize the The health of the College community depends complaint or the person making the complaint on the health of every individual within it. The (the “Complainant”) and includes any action effects of a contagious/communicable disease taken against the Complainant for having upon a campus community can be quite serious. invoked this Policy, or against anyone else that With this in mind, Columbia expects that: participates or cooperates in an investigation of

 Students will be in compliance with Columbia’s residence for one year (two recommended immunization schedules for semesters). You may choose to live off campus, young adults. The College reserves the right provided any one of the following conditions to refuse admission or residence to applies: students who are not in compliance with preventative immunization  You are age 20 as of September 1st recommendations. The College also expects  You are married that students will practice appropriate habits of cleanliness and hygiene, in both  You have 60 or more credits complete and personal lifestyle and community living recognized by Columbia spaces. NOTE: Exemption from residence may be  College members will comply with any and granted provided a student will be living with all Public Health advisories (including his/her parent(s) and/or an immediate family recommendations, precautions, alerts and member who is at least 20 years of age as of quarantines) that may be applied to the September 1st and/or his/her legal guardian or if larger community of the Fraser Health a student has extenuating medical Region (www.fraserhealth.ca) or other circumstances that preclude him or her from areas designated by the Fraser Health living in residence. Applications for exemption Authority. can be filled out and should be submitted prior  In the event that a reportable to August 1st for the fall semester. communicable disease is identified within the College community, it will be referred to the Abbotsford Health Unit of the Fraser Health Authority for appropriate management/intervention. Referrals of this Campus Closure Policy type made by College personnel (i.e. Dean The College will remain open regardless of of Students) will be made in confidence, extreme weather or emergency conditions with sensitivity to both individual and because there is a continuing need for service in community needs. several areas, defined as essential services, such The College is not responsible for the as Food Services, Facilities and Grounds and transference, spread, or infection of reportable maintenance of certain Student services. Class or non-reportable infections or diseases (as cancellations and building closures will be designated under current Health Canada posted on the CBC website home page as criteria). In the event that First Aid may be follows: necessary, qualified First Aid responders will  by 6:30 am for classes that begin before apply universal precautions (as prescribed by 1:00 pm; Health Canada and/or credentialing authorities)  by 11:00 am for classes that begin between in the administration of appropriate aid to ill or 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm; injured students, staff/faculty, or community members.  by 3:00 pm for classes which begin after 5:00 pm. Residence Requirement Single students under the age of 20 (by September 1st) are required to reside in

Financial Policy

Payment Methods 2. Deferred Payment Plan Columbia offers several ways for students to The Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is make payments to their student account: designed to allow students to break up their tuition and fees into three  Online/Telebanking: Columbia is set up payments each semester. Students with most major banks and Credit Unions. enrolled in 6 credits or less are not Simply add Columbia Bible College as a eligible for the Deferred Payment Plan. payee and use your Student ID as your Please note that a documentation fee account number. applies (see Tuition & Fees on the CBC  Cash/Cheque: Please bring payment to website for more information). Reception (1st floor of Resource Centre)

during regular business hours. If mailing a cheque (do not mail cash), envelopes must DPP Payment Due Dates (Fall Semester) be post stamped before the payment Payment #1 Aug 15, 2020 deadline to avoid late payment fees. 50% of total  Debit: Only available at Reception.

 Wire Transfer: Please contact Reception to receive more information regarding wire Payment #2 Oct 15, 2020 transfer procedures. 25% of original total  Passport to Education: Can be dropped off at Reception or mailed ATTN: Financial Aid. The passport must be received by the Payment #3 Nov 15, 2020 college prior to the payment deadline to be Remaining balance used towards that semester's fees.

Payment Plans & Dates DPP Payment Due Dates (Winter 1. Standard Payment Plan Semester) The Standard Payment Plan is for Payment #1 Dec 15, 2020 students who wish to pay the full 50% of total amount of tuition and students fees at the beginning of each semester. Student enrolled in 6 credits or less are Payment #2 Feb 14, 2021 required to select the Standard Payment Plan. 25% of original total Payment Due Dates Fall Semester Aug 15, 2020 Payment #3 Mar 13, 2021 Remaining balance Winter Semester Dec 15, 2020

3. Student Loan Payment Plan The Student Loan Payment Plan is for Modified Payment Schedule - Fall any student using a government

student loan to pay all or a portion of Aug 15, 2020 10% Payment their tuition and fees. Students enrolled in 8 credits or less are not eligible for the Student Loan Payment Plan. Please Sept 10, 2020 15% Payment note that a documentation fee applies (see Tuition & Fees on the CBC website for more information). Oct 1, 2020 25% Payment

To set up a Student Loan Payment Plan, Oct 15, 2020 25% Payment students must submit the Agreement

Form along with any required documentation by August 10, 2020. Nov 15, 2020 25% Payment

If the September disbursement of the Modified Payment Schedule - Winter loan covers the amount owed to Columbia, the student is not required to pay anything out of pocket. All loan Dec 15, 2020 10% Payment funds will automatically be directed to Columbia and must be received by September 14, 2020 (end of add/drop Jan 15, 2021 15% Payment week). Jan 31, 2021 25% Payment If the September disbursement of the loan does not cover the amount owed Feb 14, 2021 25% Payment to Columbia, the student is responsible to pay any amount not covered by the payment due date (see above). The Mar 13, 2021 25% Payment portion covered by the student loan must be received by Columbia by September 14, 2020. Payment amount calculated from initial balance owing. If a student loan is not yet approved, students must submit the Student Loan Payment Plan Agreement Form along

with proof that the loan application has been submitted and is pending approval. Students will be placed on a modified payment schedule until proof that the student loan has been approved is received by the Financial Aid Office.

Only payments received in excess on a student Payment Policies account will be available for a refund after Add/Drop Week. Requests must be made at the Front Office Reception desk. An approved Payment Deadlines: student loan is only deemed received after the If a payment deadline falls on a weekend or funds have been wire transferred to Columbia or a cheque has been received by Columbia. statutory holiday, payments must be done Payments received from a parent/legal guardian within regular office hours on the previous will only be refunded into the parent's/legal business day. Late payment will be subject to guardian's name unless otherwise stated. late fees. Failure to finalize payment within a reasonable amount of time (as determined by Columbia) will result in withdrawal from the Bookstore Charge Authorizations: College. Bookstore charge authorizations will only be issued to the maximum amount of credit available on the student's account. Payments After Due Date:

Missing a payment without prior approval of a new Deferred Payment Plan by the Student CBC Wireless Usage Accounts Office will result in a $150 charge. If a Policy student cheque is returned for any reason, a fee CBC provides students with access to the of $25 will be charged to the student’s account. internet via campus-wide Wi-Fi network and Students with unpaid accounts will not be public workstations in the Library (including permitted to return the following semester and wired network ports). appropriate steps will be taken to collect outstanding accounts. Payments will be applied By using CBC web services, you agree that you first to room/board costs, secondly to all other will not: non-tuition related fees, and lastly to tuition.  Harass, stalk, defame, abuse, threaten or otherwise violate a person's legal rights including their privacy rights. Student Loan Information:  Mass collect information about others All student loans are required to be payable to (harvest), including e-mail addresses, mailing address and phone numbers. Columbia Bible College until such time as the account has been paid in full. Any resulting  Create a false identity for the purpose of overpayment of tuition and fees will be misleading others. Impersonate someone available for a refund as stated below. Student else. loans not approved at the time of registration  Promote or Post any profane, harassing, will not be considered as approved for the threatening, obscene, defamatory, purposes of the Columbia Bible College unlawful, vulgar, hateful, or indecent Financial Agreement. material.  Promote or Post any files that contain images or software protected by intellectual Refunds from Student Accounts: property laws, copyright or trademark laws without proper permission from the owner.

Upload files that contain viruses, worms, or Residences provided they apply for any similar program that may cause harm to permission through Student Development. another’s computer or data. • Living in residence is a full year  Use our web systems in connection with commitment. If you do not plan on spamming, pyramid schemes, chain letters. returning to Columbia Bible College as a student for the winter semester you must  Prevent another user from accessing the give written notification to the Residence site or the tools therein. Director(s) prior to November 15th in order  Attempt to hack into, deny service to, or to receive any of your $300.00 Room disrupt service to any CBC web system. Reservation Fee/Damage Deposit back.  Promote, Post, or Participate in any activity • If the Resident moves off campus mid- in violation of our Community Standards. semester due to personal choice (i.e. found  CBC reserves the right to remove any an apartment, wants to move back with information deemed inappropriate or family, trying to save money, avoiding infraction of these terms of use at its sole roommate, etc.) they will forfeit the $300 discretion. CBC also reserves the right to damage deposit. If the move is due to terminate anyone’s access to our services extenuating circumstances (i.e. health without notice, at any time, for any reason. issues, death of a family member, etc.) a written request with rationale must be submitted to the Residence Director before the$300 deposit is refunded. It is subject to the approval of the Housing Advisory Residence Policy Committee. The Resident, and/or any person who has been • The $300.00 Room Reservation Fee will granted permission to enter the Columbia Bible become your Damage Deposit once you College Residence(s), shall comply with all rules move into residence. The Damage Deposit and regulations pertaining to the Columbia will be returned when all assigned keys are Bible College Student Handbook and Residence returned and there is no outstanding library and Dorm Damage and Repair Policy (Appendix or parking fines, or unpaid assessed damage A). The following are highlights from these or cleaning fees. documents. • The Resident is required to participate in the meal plan provided by Food Services. • Requirements Regarding Residency for Residences ARE CLOSED over the Christmas Break. Residents are expected to vacate Columbia Students the residences by 3 pm, December 18, 2020 • All single, full-time (12 credit hours or and are unable to reenter until 9 am, more), under the age of 20 as of September January 10, 2021. The Resident is expected 1st for Fall entry or January 1 for Winter to find alternative housing during this time. entry are required to live in Columbia’s There are no exemptions. In the Winter residence for one academic year (two Semester Residents are expected to vacate semesters) unless living with their rooms by 12 noon on the Sunday parents/guardians or close family members following Graduation (April 25, 2021). (i.e. grandparents, older sibling, aunt/uncle, • The Residence Leader(s) or Residence etc.). A student taking less than 12 hours Director(s) must approve the length of stay credit hours may live in Columbia’s for any guest(s) or visitor(s).

Altering one’s Room or Damages repairs in excess of the Damage Deposit will be the responsibility of the Resident. • The Resident will identify any pre-existing Repairs are to be done by College damage or required repairs to the unit by personnel. completing an online “Resident Check in Form” within 48 hours of occupancy. The College will assume that no pre-existing Storage damage exists if the Resident does not complete this form within the time period • There is a storage room reserved for both allotted. male and female students in the basement of Redekop Hall. During the school year, • The Resident shall not use his/her room or these rooms will remain locked, however a any of the common spaces for any purpose key is available upon request in order to be other than that of a living facility, including accessible to the Resident at all times. any illegal act, trade, or business. • Bicycle storage for both male and female • The Resident is permitted to place students is available in Columbia Hall. All decorations, posters etc. only in designated bikes must be registered with reception areas where cork boards or wall hangers prior to storage. Bikes that remain after have been provided. Costs for resulting April 30th and are not tagged will be damages from affixing decorations outside removed and donated to a local charity. these designated areas will be the Residents Columbia Bible College is not liable for responsibility. The Resident is not permitted damage or theft. It is strongly to place posters etc. on ceilings or put recommended that Residents obtain Tenant anything up on any common area walls Insurance to protect against damage or loss except if given permission from the of property. Residence Director(s). This is in order to best preserve our facility for future users. • The Resident will not bring into his/her Safety and Security room a pet of any kind except fish. Only small fish tanks (less than 5 liters) will be • Each resident will be issued keys and a permitted. Direct or indirect costs caused student card when checking into the by water damage are the responsibility of residence. Lost or unreturned keys will the Resident. result in forfeiting part or all of your damage deposit. Costs are as follows: • The Resident shall keep all common areas, $75.00 for each room and $25 for a mailbox including hallways and stairwells, free from key. NB: Unauthorized possession or boxes, bicycles, sports equipment, and duplication of keys will result in a minimum other personal belongings, due to cleaning fine of $100.00 and possibly other and fire escape requirements. disciplinary action (see “Disciplinary • The Resident will be responsible for the cost Process”). of repairs to his/her room or any common • The City of Abbotsford by-laws state that a spaces that has been damaged because of 24-hour a day noise curfew is in effect. This the abuse or negligence of the Resident or applies to the Columbia campus and his/her guest. Any unclaimed damages will residences as well; excessive noise, be assigned to an individual, unit, or the especially when technically amplified, will residence community at the discretion of not be tolerated at any time of the day. the Residence Director(s) in conjunction Special care and attention to “Peace and with the Director of Facilities. Cost of

Quiet” is expected and will be enforced on • The College provides general insurance to campus and in residences between 10:00 the property and buildings. However pm and 7:30 am. Residents are not protected against the contents of your room. It is strongly • Open flames, including candles, incense, recommended that Residents obtain Tenant etc. are not permitted in the residence, due Insurance to protect against damage or loss to serious safety concerns. Failure to of property. comply will result in a $200 fine and possible dismissal from the residence. • Any non-observance or non-performance of the Columbia Bible College Responsibility of • Firearms, firecrackers, paintballs, hunting Community Membership, and/or Residence knives and other materials or equipment Policy as fully discussed in the Columbia that may be dangerous to others or self are Student Handbook could result in the not permitted in the residence or other Resident being removed from the public areas of the campus. residence. Refer to Academic Calendar for • The possession and use of Airsoft guns in financial implications and the Student the residence is prohibited. Handbook for the appeal process. • False fire alarms will result in a fee from the City Fire Department of $500.00 or more that will be the responsibility of the Appendix A to Residence Policy: Policy & Resident(s) involved. Procedures for Residence Maintenance & Custodial Services • The distribution, possession and/or consumption of alcohol, cannabis or The primary purpose of this policy is to ensure tobacco (including e-cigarettes/vaping), that the College’s facilities are maintained at a and/or illegal drugs by the Resident are high standard of condition and repair. Our prohibited in all Columbia Bible College Facilities Team does its utmost to ensure that all owned or leased property and buildings. of our residences are clean and well • Any overnight outside guests (student or maintained. We expect occupants of the non-student) are required to check in with residences to respect and maintain a clean their Resident Director prior to arrival. living space. Before occupancy, all dorm rooms Overnight guests must comply with the are completely cleaned and repaired where Visitors policy outlined in the Student necessary. Handbook. Dorm Damage Insurances Damage repair costs will be the responsibility of the person or persons who caused the damage. • Columbia Bible College shall not be liable To avoid being charged for preexisting damage for damage to person or property or loss of it is important that you accurately complete property for any cause whatsoever, your “Resident Check in Form” within 48 hours whether the same be caused by default or of occupancy. Your Resident Leaders will assist negligence of another Resident, or any you in ensuring that this form is accurately person, whether lawfully or unlawfully upon the premises, and the Resident shall completed. Damage is defined as damage to a indemnify Columbia Bible College against facility that exceeds a physical condition that any such claim out of or in any way related would be expected from normal wear and to the actions of the Resident. tear.

What happens if we do not know who • Bathrooms need to be completely and caused the damage? thoroughly cleaned The costs of repairs and additional cleaning • Toilets cleaned inside and out required in a dorm room will be equally divided • Bathtubs and tub walls completely cleaned - between the residents of the room. The costs of no black grime or mildew to be left repairs and additional cleaning required in • All cabinets to be cleaned inside and out common areas will be charged out to all residents of the building on a shared basis. • Desks to be wiped down including the inside of the drawers

• Bed to be wiped down including under the Moving Into Dorms mattress and the storage compartment under the bed All students will be asked to fill out a “Resident Check in Form”. It is the responsibility of the • All linoleum floors to be washed. new resident to record any preexisting damage • All stains on walls to be removed or custodial/cleanliness items or issues that • All garbage removed from unit and placed need addressing. As well, occupants must in the appropriate dumpster record their bed, desk and chair numbers, as identified by number marked on each item. Damage and custodial/cleanliness work will be Damage deposit assigned to the appropriate Facilities staff (Custodial or Maintenance) to perform All residents will be charged a $300.00 damage necessary work. Only with the consent of the deposit at the beginning of each semester. The resident will an item be removed from the balance of this deposit will be returned after all report. dorm and building inspections and repairs are completed. For the Winter semester, deposits will be returned by May 30.

Semester End Inspections

During the first week in December and April, Staff will perform room inspections according to the minimum requirements outlined in this policy (see below). If the room fails to meet minimum cleaning requirements the staff will complete a report along with cost of cleaning and repairs. All damages will be recorded, repaired and charged to the Resident’s account.

Minimum Requirements Expected at Semester End • Carpets must be thoroughly vacuumed and stains must be removed with a proper carpet stain remover.

Student Dorm Facilities Charge out Price List cost of Linoleum floor damage repair Stains on curtains $25 Cleaning Charge $75/hr Holes in walls Carpet Cleaning $35/hr Small 6”X6” repair area $50 Medium 12”X12” repair area $75 Key replacement $75 Large repair area $100

Chair missing or broken $25 Holes in doors (door must be $75 replaced) Bed missing $150 Closet doors broken $75 Dresser missing $100 Closet doors missing $75 Lamp missing or broken $30 Kitchen or bathroom cabinet cost of CFL Bulb missing $3 each damage repair

Garbage can $10 Window screen missing or $35 damaged Bed needs repair due to misuse (example - drawers or doors $75 Smoke detector missing or $100 missing) damaged

Mattress missing $150 Drapes damaged or missing $75

Mattress Cover damaged or Blinds damaged or missing $50 $65 missing

Desk needs repair (example countertop damage, drawers $75 missing or broken)

Carpet stains $50

cost of Carpet damage repair

Emergency Procedures For safety concerns, call Security 604-853-7010 (24 hours).

1. Call 911 immediately IF: the person is unconscious, has trouble breathing, has chest pain or pressure, is bleeding severely, appears to have been poisoned, has injuries to the head, neck or back, or has fallen (from considerable height). a. Give the following information:  Your full name & status  Nature of the emergency  The exact location of emergency (Campus address is 2940 Clearbrook Road, but do indicate which entrance the emergency responders should come to)

b. Call Campus First Aid personnel (listed below) to assist patient until emergency vehicle arrives. c. Send someone to meet the emergency responders and show them where on campus to go. 2. In case of minor injury or illness: Call for, or send person, to one of the Campus First Aid personnel (listed below).

3. In case of COVID-19 symptoms: Email the Covid Care Coordinator at [email protected]

4. In case of fire: Activate the alarm as needed and call 911 immediately. Then call Security 604- 853-7010 (24 hours).

5. In case of accident: Call the female Residence Director (604-853-3567 ext. 421), male Residence Director (604-853-3567 ext. 321), or the Student Development Office (604-853-3567 ext. 423).

6. In case of disturbance, intruder, suspicious persons/activities or any other safety concerns: Call 604-853-7010.

7. In case of emotional crisis: Call the Counselling Services Supervisor (604-853-3567 ext. 326), Student Development Office (604-853-3567 ext. 423) or the Dean of Students (604-853-3567 ext. 354).

8. For emergencies related to facilities: Call the Residence Director.

9. Immobile Elevators: Call 604-853-7010 and then call the Campus First Aid personnel

A Guide to Mask Wearing at Columbia

When Masks are Required Students, staff, faculty and guests must wear masks: • In all indoor classes, chapel and hallways/stairwells • Upon entering all campus buildings • In meetings and community gatherings where physical distancing is not possible • Waiting in line to be served in the Dining Hall, and when circulating in the Dining Hall • Dining Hall tables during non-food services hours if distancing is not possible • Using any on-campus washroom Masks will be worn by all Food Services staff in the Dining Hall and Holy Grounds. Masks are required in the Teaching Centre due to length of time in classes, the possibility of learning activities where physical distance is difficult, and air flow considerations.

When Masks are Recommended Though recommended, masks are optional for students, staff and faculty so long as physical distancing is possible: • In outdoor classes and groups • In the Metzger Collection • In the library • Eating or drinking in the Dining Hall, Holy Grounds and the Faculty Lounge • Indoor meetings where distancing is possible • Student Lounges and Rec Room when distancing is observed

When Masks are Not Required Students, staff, and faculty may freely choose to not wear masks when: • Staff and faculty are alone in their office • Students are in their dormitory floor or apartment • In the gymnasium and fitness room • Practicing a musical instrument alone

We recognize that some within our community will not be able to wear masks for health-related reasons. If you require an exemption from these requirements, email the Registrar’s Office ([email protected]). We are committed to being gracious with one another as we navigate these dynamics as a community, understanding that we share a commitment to one another’s safety and wellness.

Please note: The Quest program has taken extra pre-cautions to reduce Covid-19 transmission by functioning as a “household” and socially distancing from other people/groups. This will create some unique exceptions to these guidelines for mask wearing on campus.

Contact Information

On Campus Numbers CONTACT CERTIFICATION LOCATION PHONE NUMBER Chris Dyck Advanced Certificate Teaching Centre 604-853-3567 ext. 351 Glenallen Christo First Aid Student Centre 604-853-3567 ext. 321 Niamh Reynolds First Aid Student Centre 604-853-3567 ext. 421

On Campus Emergency Numbers For Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance), call 911.

Off Campus Non-Emergency Numbers Non-Emergency Abbotsford Police Number: 604-859-5225 Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911

Off Campus Medical Clinics There are a number of available medical clinics in Abbotsford. Listed below are clinics which do not require a family doctor. Students must bring a provincial health care card or medical insurance card to visit the medical clinic.

CLINIC NAME ADDRESS WALK IN HOURS PHONE # Abbotsford M-F: 9am –8pm #302-3050 Sumas Way 604-504-7145 Village Sat & Sun: 9am – 5pm M-F: 9am - 5pm Allwood #102-2752 Allwood St 604-850-6893 Sat: 9am - 2pm Cannon Clinic #4-2151 McCallum Rd. Sat: 10am – 4pm 604-853-3311

Clearbrook Rd #172-2655 Clearbrook Rd. M-F: 9am – 3pm (varied hours) 604-852-8030

M-Th: 8am – 9pm #2-32442 George Ferguson Dahlstrom F & Sat: 9am – 5pm 604-853-6667 Way Sun & Holidays: 10am – 3pm M-F: 9am – 6pm Gladwin #106-2955 Gladwin Rd. 604-851-5677 Sat & Sun: 9am – 1:30pm M-F: 5:30pm – 9pm Meadowfair #8-31940 South Fraser Way 604-864-9082 Sat, Sun & Holidays: 9am – 9pm