c. When work hours conflict with approved special permissions, students are expected to work their hours. Students with outstanding work hours will be denied special permission applications.
d. All students assigned discipline work hours are to report to the assigned work area at the designated time. Skipping assigned work hours will be considered the equivalent of skipping a required activity. e. Discipline work hours may not be rescheduled. Those who are sick should see their RD to get reassigned. 5. Campusing a. At times, students may be campused in addition to serving discipline work hours. b. A student who is campused is not permitted to leave campus without permission from the Deans. c. Campusing cancels out any previously granted special permission. 6. D-point appeals
All disciplinary actions may be respectfully appealed as follows: a. Appeals must be made within 48 hours of receiving the D-point.
b. Appeals related to dorm life matters are to be brought to your Resident Director c. Appeals related to classroom matters are to be brought to the Academic Department. d. Appeals related to Service or Ministry Assignments are to be brought to the Ministries Department. e. Denied appeals may be brought to the respective Ministry and Student Life Deans, if necessary.
D. Suspension Students suspended for disciplinary reasons:
1. Will serve either an in-school suspension or an out-of-school suspension. 2. Will receive a variety of penalties from Academics, Student Life, and Ministries. 3. Will be required to meet with the Student Life Dean Staff upon completion of suspension.
E. Dismissal Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons:
1. Will be required to leave campus as soon as possible and may not be permitted to mix with other students. 2. May not be permitted to return for a period of time in order to provide an opportunity for growth under the ministry of their local church. 3. May have to sign an agreement that outlines the conditions for re-enrollment. In each case, a student must reapply. Conditions to re-enroll may include but are not limited to the following: 4. Engage in biblical counseling. A positive recommendation will be required from the counselor. 5. Demonstration of the fruit of repentance by a change of lifestyle and/or attitude. 6. Active involvement in a local church and regular time in the Word of God. 7. The following are examples of the types of behaviors that may result in disciplinary action or dismissal: • Sexual immorality • Harassment, including sexual harassment, assault, and stalking • Possession and/or consumption of alcohol, use of tobacco, use of drugs, or abuse of a substance otherwise legal or associated with those doing the same. • Theft or possession of stolen property • Violence or threat thereof to others or to oneself • Hazing
• Unauthorized possession or use of a weapon (see Word of Life’s Firearms Policy) • Violation of New York State or Federal criminal codes. This would include the possession of, trafficking in, or distribution of illegal drugs or alcohol. • Willful propagation of doctrinal error or teachings which are contrary to Word of Life’s Statement of Faith • Failure to comply with written or verbal directives from staff or faculty in the performance of their duties
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