Kingdom Priesthood Seminary University

ohibited. SECTION 1 Health and Safety
Students have the right to expect the Institution to take reasonable care (when available) to provide services that contribute to their health and safety. It is the responsibility of students to make themselves familiar with those services available and to utilize them as needed. SECTION 2 Spiritual Development
Students have the right to expect the Institution to provide reasonable opportunity for spiritual growth and well-being. Students are responsible for personal engagement in individual devotional life, chapel, church services, prayer meetings, and Christian service opportunities. SECTION 3 Academic Support
All students, whether learning on campus or through online learning, have the right to academic instruction, facilities, and classroom/lab if available that will provide reasonable opportunity for success in their field of study. It is the responsibility of students to invest adequate time and effort in their studies, to avail themselves of library and academic facilities (where available), and to engage with faculty in academic pursuits. SECTION 4 Co-Curricular Opportunities
Students have the right to expect reasonable opportunities for growth and development in social, and fine arts settings. It is the responsibility of students to participate in opportunities for social engagement, to consider participating in where there may be opportunity at the student’s level of ability, to personally practice and encourage in others good stewardship, and to participate in or attend events which may stimulate growth and encourage appreciation of the arts. Students wanting to organize campus-wide activities—whether by word of mouth or through social media—must first get permission from Dean of Student Activities. All student groups must have a faculty/staff sponsor and have approval from the Dean of Student Activities Office. The Dean of Student Activities Office will inform you of where you can meet. SECTION 5 Anti-Harassment
Students have the right to be treated with dignity, free from harassment in any form. Students are responsible to demonstrate Christian kindness and charity in all their relationships. It is the responsibility of any student who believes that he has been the subject of legitimate harassment (not frivolous or groundless allegations) to report the incident immediately to a representative of the Student Life Office who will follow the Institution due process in the investigation of the alleged harassment. Any student who is responsible for harassment will be subject to disciplinary action. SECTION 6 Non-Discrimination
Students have the right to access “WBSI” educational programs and activities without discrimination, based upon the Institution discrimination policy as follows:
Western Bible Seminary Institute offers access to its educational programs and activities based upon biblical standards and applicable laws that permit its right to act in furtherance of its religious objective. The Institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, s*x, or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and scholarship or loan programs. Should a student feel that discrimination has taken place in violation of this policy, it is the student’s responsibility to report the matter immediately to the Student Care Office. SECTION 7 Appeals and Grievances
Students have the right to expect the Institution to uphold its policies and to administer them accurately and equitably. If a student wishes to contest an academic or disciplinary decision, he or she may file an appeal or grievance without fear of retaliation or recrimination.
7.1 Academic Appeal
Students may request that a decision affecting their academic standing be reconsidered by submitting a written appeal of the decision to their division dean, department chair, or the registrar. Decisions that may be appealed include issues affecting program status, application of academic policy, the determination of a grade, and allegations of cheating or plagiarism. An Academic Appeal Committee consisting of division deans, department chairs, and the Academic Vice President will review the facts related to the case and determine whether the decision in question should stand. The decision of the Academic Appeal Committee is final.
7.2 Disciplinary Appeal
Students may request that a decision affecting their disciplinary record be considered by submitting a written appeal of the decision to the Deans offices. The written request must be submitted within two weeks of the disciplinary decision. An Appeal Committee consisting of a student representative, a faculty member, and a representative from Student Life will meet, hear the appeal, and determine if the penalties are warranted. The decision of the Appeal Committee is final.
7.3 Grievance
A grievance may be filed regarding any situation or action personally affecting the student that was caused by the violation, mishandling, or misapplication of a specific provision of a policy, rule, statute, or regulation of the Institution. Requests for reconsideration of decisions that affect a student’s status in keeping with standing policies are not grievances and should be handled through the appeals process. Grievances should be resolved at the lowest level possible. Most matters of student concern can be resolved informally and would not result in a formal grievance being filed. A student is expected to first discuss the problem with the direct supervisor of the given area and allow a reasonable opportunity for the problem to be resolved. Having done that without satisfactory results, it would then be appropriate to proceed with the grievance report procedure, if the student desires, without fear of retribution. The student may obtain a Student Grievance Report from the Deans Office. The student will return the form explaining the problem to the Deans Office within two weeks of the occurrence in question. Failure by the student to comply with this time limit will constitute a waiver of the grievance. The committee will meet with the student and a response will be given within two weeks of the grievance being submitted, with the exception of winter and summer breaks. The Deans Office maintains all records regarding grievances. Work grievances may be filed with Employee Services. Inquiries regarding compliance with accreditation policies and standards may be directed to TRANS Accreditation Commission International [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone (434) 525-9539; email: [email protected]].
7.4 FERPA
Although Western Bible Seminary Institution does not accept state or federal financial aid, the institution voluntarily abides by the general guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) as they apply to educational records. This privacy policy is extended to all enrolled students, whether taking courses on-site or through online learning.