STUDENT SERVICES
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COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS The University has chosen to set a standard of behavior for all students, faculty and staff. In addition to those behav- iors and attitudes which the Scriptures specifically praise or condemn, the Board of Trustees has adopted the following statement of commun ity agreements whi ch are a require- ment for membership in the Biota community. Biola University has long recognized a value in maintaining certain behavioral standards that contri/Jute to the atmosphere on campus, foster fellowship with a wide range of Christians and, in 11lany instances, assist in strengthening our Christian testimony to mtr com11Zunity. In this light, Biola University asks both its students and emf1loyees to be suppmtive of these behavioral standards. This institution is for earn.est Ch1istians who am sensitive to the many principles of Ch,istian living that are found in the Bible. The institution also states amain specificguidelines for the conduct of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students. Although such regula- tions are not the basis of our standing in Ch1ist, and are not a neces- saiy consequence of it, they can be beneficial to the life and testimony of both the individual and the institution. To this end, Biola expects the Board ofT rm tees, faculty, staffand students to refrain fivlll the me of alcoholic beverages and tobaccoand fro Ill gambling. A/so, Biola does not allow social dancing at university-related or sponsored activities (that is, at any activity that involves any identifiable university group, is publicized on wmpus, and/or has the appearance of being univer- sity related, whether he/,d on or off campus). Furthel; the Board of Trustees, facuity, staff and students are expected to exercise discem- 1nent so as to abstain from all activities that tend to be r,wrally degrad- ing; this includes /Jut is not limited to individual decisions rega,ding r,wvies and televisiun programs viewed and other entertainment, rncre- ational and social activities. Biola University does not presume to be a censming agency for all activities; it does, h<Jweve,; expect tangi,ble evi- dence ofmaiming Christian convictions and discerning judgment. Bio/a reserves the right to dismiss a student, who, in its judg- 1nent does not confo11n either to the stated regulations governing stu- dent conduct or to the expressed principles, policies, programs and expectations ofthe University. These standards apply to the student while enrolled in any of the schools or progmms of the University on campus and off campus. Fu1the,; these standards apply to the Board of TT1.LStees, faculty and staffwhile part of the Biola community. In addition, 11umzbers of the Biola community will observe Sun- day as the Lord's Day and gi,ve p,imaiy attention to worship, rest, Christian fellowship and recreation, and service. The Student Handbook of each school of the University describes the major assumptions, biblical principles and general principles upon which the Community Agreements are based. Out of these also come such day to day issues as appropriate dress for the classroom. In addition to describing activities, se1vices and the University's spiritual life goals, the handbooks are also a resource for community activities and services. Copies of the Undergraduate Student Handbook are available on request from the Student Affairs office. Graduate students may obtain copies of their handbooks from their respective graduate schools.
Biota recognizes that education does not take place exclu- sively in the classroom; rather, the individual student is viewed as a "whole person " and we are committed to contributing to his or her development in the social, personal , physical and spiritual areas of life, as well as in the academic area. Toward that end, several departments are devoted to this emphasis. The Student Affairs Department is responsible for programs and activities both in the residence halls and throughout the campus community. Also, they supe1vise such areas as career planning, discipline, advisement to the student organizations, new student orientation, learning skills development, ethnic and international student relations and campus safety. The Auxi liary Services Deparunent is responsible for the business management of the residence facilities, food services, health services, the bookstore, the duplicating center, and the sched- uling of facilities for Biola's various non-academic programs. RESIDENCE LIFE The residence halls are more than a place for students to sleep and study. We also see the halls as a place for a person to develop in all areas of his or her life. For this reason programs and staff are available to provide an environment for such growth, We see the residence halls as an exciting, challenging place to live. Resident Directors and Resident Assistants are available in each hall to serve as a resource for students. THE RESIDENCE HALLS Most rooms accommodate two students and are equipped with individual studydesks, single beds, individual closets and a chest of drawers. Each residence hall has laundry rooms equipped with metered washing machines and dryers. Students are expected to supply their own linens (sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets, pillow, and bedspreads) and electric irons. No cooking equipment is allowed in the resi- dence hall rooms. GRADUATE/NON-TRADITIONAL HOUSING Single- and double-occupancy rooms are available for graduate students and for non-traditional (24 years and older) undergraduate students in suite-style rooms in Stewart Hall. Residents of graduate/ non-traditional housing may occupy their rooms year 'round. No meal plan is required. Four kitchens are available for the exclusive use of this community. ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS Two on-campus apartment buildings are available for occupancy by Biota students. Two-bedroom apartments may be rented by single students 21 years of age or older. Each apar tment will be occupied by four persons, two per bed- room. One-bedroom apartments designed for occupancy by two persons, are available primarily for married students. Information on deposits and rental rates may be obtained from the Auxiliary Services Office.
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