The document provides course information and requirements for a Public Safety program. It includes: 1) A course template that lists the courses required each semester over 3 semesters, including course codes, titles, and start and end dates. 2) Requirements to complete the program, including 36 credits of program courses, 41 credits of general education, and 49 credits of electives for a total of 126 credits. 3) Information on registering for courses, financial aid, withdrawing, and other policies for online students in the program.

1. Welcome to the
Public Safety Program

2. Public Safety
Program Specific Course Template
A student in an online learning cohort is enrolled for a full 16-week semester of courses. Semesters are divided into
two eight-week subterms. Students are to complete courses in sequential order. Reference the following course
template, which is specific to your program, for course start dates.
Term Subterm Course Code Course Title Course Start Course End
Semester I 10 CRJ 3143 July 2, 2012 August 26, 2012
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Semester I 10 INT 3063 Learning and Research Skills July 2, 2012 August 26, 2012
Semester I 15 CRJ 4003 Terrorism August 27, 2012 October 21, 2012
Semester I 15 CRJ 4133 Public Safety Agencies & Public Policy August 27, 2012 October 21, 2012
Semester II 10 CRJ 3093 Social Research Methods October 22, 2012 December 16, 2012
Semester II 10 CRJ 4023 Mgnt. of Public Safety Organization October 22, 2012 December 16, 2012
Semester II 15 HSE 3003 Homeland Security & Emergency Mngt January 7, 2013 March 3, 2013
Semester II 15 HSE 3013 Emergency Planning & Incident Mgnt January 7, 2013 March 3, 2013
Semester III 10 HSE 3023 The Intelligence Community & Proces March 4, 2013 May 4, 2013
Semester III 10 HSE 4033 Weapons of Mass Destruction March 4, 2013 May 4, 2013
Semester III 15 HSE 4053 Behavioral Dimensions of Disaster May 6, 2013 June 30, 2013
Semester III 15 HSE 4093 Legal/Const Issues in HmdSec/EmMgt May 6, 2013 June 30, 2013
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3. MAJOR ASSESSMENT FOR DEGREE COMPLETION
 Total hours required in the Public Safety program . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
 General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
 Additional elective credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
• Possible sources of elective hours: Associate/General Studies Online
courses, training programs, C.L.E.P., or DSST.
• All sources must be approved in advance by the registrar.
 A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained.
 Minimum Credits Required for Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
• All degree requirements of the Bluefield College catalog in effect at the
time of first enrollment must be met.
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4. General Education Requirements
The inSPIRE Online program is primarily structured for the awarding
of Bachelor of Science, BS, degrees. However, sometimes a
student‟s previous general education course work is better suited to a
Bachelor of Arts, BA, degree. If you would prefer to earn a BA degree,
please contact the Registrar, at 1.800.872.0176 ext. 4397 or
tthomason@bluefield.edu.
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5. Ways to Earn Additional Credit
 Bluefield College‟s Associate/General Studies Online courses –
For course availability, MyBC.Bluefield.edu/ICS/Student .
 CLEP/DSST Testing – Transfer in up to 30 hours.
 Professional (PST) & Military Training - A combination of sixty credit hours for
military and professional training may be applied as transfer credit. This credit
must be submitted to the Registrar‟s Office using special guidelines. Some
professional training will be evaluated only after the student begins the
inSPIRE online program.
 Please contact Terri Thomason, Assessment
Counselor, 1.800.872.0176 ext. 4397 or
tthomason@bluefield.edu prior to selecting
additional credit options.
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6. Registering for classes
• Registration for program specific (core) courses is completed
automatically each semester by the registrar‟s office.
• Although classes are 8 weeks in duration, registration is for the full 16
week semester in order for the student to be eligible for financial aid.
• Registration for additional general education and elective courses is not
automatic. Student‟s desiring to register for these courses must do so
through their MyBC account, after registration has been opened for the
coming semester.
MyBC.Bluefield.edu/ICS/Student .
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7. Participation and Drop Policy for inSPIRE Program Specific and General
Education Courses
• The semester officially begins Monday, July 2nd. (As a convenience to our students, the classes will
open to participation beginning Saturday, June 30th. )
• A student must participate (respond to a discussion thread or complete an assignment) by 9:00
p.m. of the second day of the semester/term to be considered enrolled.
• Failure to participate by 9:00 p.m. of the second day of the semester/term will result in an administrative
withdrawal and courses will be deleted from the student‟s permanent academic record. (See the Tuition
and Fees section of the catalog for the refund policy.)
• Once a student participates in an online course, it is his or her responsibility to withdraw from the college
or drop a course by officially notifying the Registrar‟s Office in writing. Charges and financial aid will be
adjusted according to the refund policy (prorated) at that point.
• Once enrollment has begun, failure to continue participating in class, without official notification of
withdrawal, earns a grade of „F‟. Full tuition charges will apply.
• Faculty monitor student participation and report to the Registrar‟s Office on a weekly basis.
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8. Questions or Concerns
• While you are in a totally online program please know you are not alone. We are
here to help you. Our goal is for you to be successful and enjoy your educational
experience.
• If you have questions or concerns please follow this process:
1. Review the syllabus and course instructions carefully. The syllabus has instructions
regarding your course and for MyBC.
2. Review the useful links and resources found within the course and on MyBC.
Technical or administrative issues should be directed to the responsible party. See
slide 32 for contact names and numbers.
3. Contact your course instructor.
4. If you have issues that cannot be resolved through one of the previous steps,
contact your Department Chair.
• Finally, feel free to contact your instructor or department chair just to chat or
fellowship.
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9. Withdrawal Information
If unforeseen “life circumstances” arise
• Do not stop participating in a course.
• Before making a decision to withdraw, you should discuss your situation with your
professor and/or your department chair as stated in the previous slide.
• Should you decide withdrawal is your best option, contact Dena Monroe in the
Registrar‟s Office, dmonroe@bluefield.edu or 1-800-872-0176 ext. 4550.
• If you withdraw from a class but remain enrolled with Bluefield College you will receive
a grade of „W.‟ If you withdraw from Bluefield College entirely you will receive a grade of
„DR‟ for all incomplete classes.
• If you do not officially withdraw, you will receive a grade of “F” for all classes not
completed.
• The Business Office will will mail you correspondence after caluculations on any credit
or outstanding balance have been completed..
• Please refer to the college catalog for the detailed withdrawal & refund policies. An
electronic copy is located on the college website, www.bluefield.edu, under “Academics”.
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10. Your Financial Investment (Summer 2012)
Bluefield College
Tuition and Fees - inSPIRE Online Students
2011/2012
Effective August 1, 2011
inSPIRE Online Program:
Tuition $ 325 Per credit hour
Application Fee $ 30
Graduation Fee $ 115
Non-refundable Registration Deposit $ 25
(New & Re-admitted Students)
*Tuition, fees, and deposits are based on present economic conditions.
The College reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of tuition, fees, and deposits.
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11. Your Financial Investment (Fall 2012)
Bluefield College
Tuition and Fees - inSPIRE Online Students
2012/2013
Effective August 1, 2012
inSPIRE Online Program:
Tuition $ 335 Per credit hour
Application Fee $ 30
Graduation Fee $ 115
Non-refundable Registration Deposit $ 25
(New & Re-admitted Students)
*Tuition, fees, and deposits are based on present economic conditions.
The College reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of tuition, fees, and deposits.
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12. Financial Aid Process
If you have not already done so, you should begin the Financial Aid
Process right away.
 If you plan to pay out of pocket or your employer will pay in advance, you
should make arrangements with the Business Office.
 If you plan to pay with Veterans Educational Benefits or Vocational Rehab
Benefits, you should notify the Financial Aid Office and begin completing
paperwork with Amanda Parks the college‟s Veterans Certifying Official and
Registrar.
 If you plan to pay your school bill with federal, state, institutional, outside
scholarships, or any other form of assistance, you should contact the
Financial Aid Office.
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13. What is the difference between employer payment
and employer reimbursement?
Employer Payment Employer Reimbursement
 The student must pay Bluefield College either by
 The Employer pays Bluefield College within 30 personal payment or by student loans at the beginning
days of class start date.
of each semester.
 The Bluefield College business office must receive
 The student is reimbursed by the employer after
a written statement on official letterhead stating full
providing grades to the employer.
employer payment.
 The Bluefield College Business Office will provide a
 Bluefield College will bill the student‟s employer.
receipt to the student after receiving an email request.
The receipt will include a breakdown of courses and
charges, as well as any grants and scholarships or
student payments.
 It is important to note that the reimbursement
agreement is between the student and the employer.
*Ultimately, the bill incurred by the student is the
responsibility of the student, should the employer
default in making payment.
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14. Financial Aid Steps
Financial Assistance may be available to help you pay for your inSPIRE online program.
We can help you obtain federal and state aid.
 Complete the FAFSA on the Web. www.fafsa.gov
 Obtain a PIN number to electronically sign your FAFSA www.pin.ed.gov
 If you are a Virginia Resident, complete the application form for the 12-13 Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant, and submit it
to the Financial Aid Office by July 31 to assure funding. Late applications are accepted through December 1 (awarded only
if state funds are available). The form is available on the BC website. The estimated award for 2012-13 is currently $1,400
for Fall and $1,400 for Spring.
 So that we may better understand how to proceed with your financial aid, we ask that you complete a Tuition & Fees
Agreement. The form is available on our website. This important form also helps us know who we can speak with
regarding your financial matters under the Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act.
 The Federal government selects around one-third of federal aid applicants for a process called Verification. If you are
selected, we will need copies of your signed tax documents, W-2‟s, and a signed Verification Worksheet. We will notify you
if you have been selected, and ask for additional paperwork. If you are selected for Verification for the subsequent
semester (Fall 2012 and beyond), the paperwork required for verification has changed. We will be in touch with you over
the Summer as needed to collect the Verification documents for the 12-13 school year.
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15. Federal Student Loans
If you apply for federal aid and wish to receive federal loans, there will be a number of
additional steps to complete.
 You must first complete the FAFSA and be eligible to receive Federal Direct Student
Loans.
 We will examine your eligibility based on past loans, grade level, dependency, and
load/status.
 You will need to complete a Loan Request Form and submit it to the Financial Aid
Office.
 You will need to complete a Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov
 You will need to complete Entrance Counseling at www.studentloans.gov
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16. Financial Aid Reminders
 Use your MyBC account online to keep up-to-date on your financial aid and school account. You
can see your financial aid awards on MyBC as well as any missing documents that may be holding
up your financial aid processing or disbursements.
 You will need to apply for aid each year by completing the Renewal FAFSA. This may be
completed as early as January for the upcoming Fall/Spring/Summer academic year. We ask
inSPIRE students to complete the Renewal FAFSA by March 15, but no later than the end of June to
ensure their aid is in place for the new year.
 You can only receive financial aid at one school per semester. If taking courses at a community
college or other school, ensure you only seek financial aid from one institution.
 You must be enrolled in a full semester to receive financial aid. For inSPIRE, a semester is made
up of two 8-week terms.
 You must be at least half time in a semester to receive federal loans.
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17. Financial Aid Reminders (cont.)
 You must be a Virginia resident and a full-time student to receive the Virginia Tuition
Assistance Grant (VTAG), and it is only available for Fall and Spring semesters.
 Our accelerated degree-completion program often spans more than the traditional
two semesters per academic year. If you receive Pell grants or federal loans, speak to
us about spreading your financial aid over 3 semesters rather than 2, so that you have
enough aid to cover your charges for all semesters.
 If you have to drop a course or withdraw entirely from school, be sure to complete the
proper paperwork and withdraw officially. Failure to do so could leave you owing a large
balance.
Be sure to read all letters, emails, phone calls, & requests we send you. Your $$
depends on it!
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18. Student Obligations
As an inSPIRE online student:
• You agree to assume financial responsibility for all tuition and fees for your education at
Bluefield College.
• You understand that payment is required at the beginning of each semester (unless you have
secured adequate financial aid, or your employer will pay the costs due to Bluefield College within
30 days of the start of the semester).
• You understand that your financial obligations are for an entire semester.
• You understand that you will be responsible for any and all legal collection costs if you fail to
keep your commitment to Bluefield College.
• You understand that certain types of financial aid are available if the non-core program
courses you are enrolled in for the semester collectively span a full 16-week semester, (i.e. at
least one course in the first 8 weeks of the semester and at least one in the second 8 weeks of
the semester); contact the financial aid office for aid eligibility details.
NOTE: Please refer to the college catalog for the detailed withdrawal & refund policies. An electronic
copy is located on the college website, www.bluefield.edu, under “Academics”.
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19. Bluefield College Email account
• After registration and prior to the first day of class, an email account will be
established for the student through Bluefield College.
(*Contingent upon completion of all required paperwork )
• You will receive a letter via USPS containing your Email user id and password.
• To access email go to https://mybc.bluefield.edu and click on “Student Email” in
the left panel titled “Quick Links”.
• To retrieve your specific information:
mybc.bluefield.edu/ics/My_Account_Information.jnz.
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20. Bluefield College Email account (cont.)
• Your Bluefield College email account is the primary avenue of communication
between you and the faculty and staff.
• Please do not use other email addresses such as hotmail, gmail, or yahoo to
contact the faculty or staff of the college. Communications from accounts other than
your BC email will not be received or responded to.
• Course instructors will only use this BC Email address to communicate with you.
• Important information and reminders from the Bluefield College staff will only be
sent to your BC Email address.
Please check it regularly!
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21. The Bluefield College Student Portal
 The MyBC portal is located at https://mybc.bluefield.edu
(do not use www in front of the address)
The MyBC login is your student ID number.
 The passwords for Email and MyBC are the same.
Click on the “Student” link to access your transcript, grades, student account,
financial aid information and other student information.
Click on “inSPIRE” to access forms, etc.
 The best way to learn what MyBC has to offer is log on and see.
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22. The Bluefield College Student Portal (cont.)
What to do if you forget your username or password.
 Go to mybc.bluefield.edu
 Click on „My Account Information‟ and fill out the form.
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23. Technology: Computer
• As an inSPIRE student, you will need regular, long term
access to a personal computer with a “broadband”
internet connection.
• The following table provides the minimum specifications
for this device.
Windows Apple
Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz or higher Intel-based
Memory: 2GB or higher 2 GB or higher
Operating System: Windows Vista or higher MAC OS 10.5 or higher
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24. Technology: Broadband Internet Connection
• A broadband connection refers to a high-speed DSL, Cable
Modem, or Satellite Internet Connection.
• Slower connections such as cellular and dial-up are not
sufficient to meet the online learning demands of the inSPIRE
program.
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25. Technology: Anti-virus protection
You will need to protect your computer from viruses and malware. These
programs will slow the performance of your computer and possible cause serious
damage.
• If you have already purchased an anti-virus program, it is important to
keep your subscription active and up to date.
• IST recommends Microsoft Security Essentials which can be
downloaded for free from Microsoft,
www.microsoft.com/security_essentials. It will update with your
regular Windows updates and protect your computer from viruses.
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26. Technology: Microsoft Office 2010
• You are required to submit all writing assignments using Microsoft
Office Word 2010.
• Your Bluefield College email account is equipped with Microsoft Office Web
Apps for free (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote). You may use the
applications to create, view and edit documents on the web while logged in to
your email account.
• If you would like to purchase a full version of Office for your computer,
please go to http://www.journeyed.com . JourneyEd offers a reduced student
rate that is generally lower than other sources.
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27. Text Books
If you are enrolled in core courses, you will receive free access to
e-text books as part of your tuition for those core courses.
 Each student is responsible for downloading e-texts. Prior to the beginning of
each term, the Academic Affairs office will send registered students a PIN number,
vendor information, and instructions detailing how to download the e-text books.
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28. Text Books (Cont.)
If you are enrolled in general education (non-core) courses, you will
need to purchase the text books for those courses.
 Information on specific e-texts and textbooks for each class, including the publisher
and the International Standard Book Number (ISBN), can be obtained on the course
syllabus and are published online on the MyBC student portal.
 To order textbooks from the Bluefield College Campus Store please contact Judy
Akers by calling 1.800.872.0175 extension 4260 or by email, jvannoy@bluefield.edu.
 If you intend to use your anticipated financial aid funds to purchase text books from
the Bluefield College Campus Store, please inform Judy prior to placing your order.
 The College is not responsible for text books purchased through other vendors,
and will under no circumstances engage in buying back texts or issuing refunds for the
cost of textbooks that have been purchased from another provider.
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29. Library Services
 To use the Easley Library website at Bluefield College,
go to http://www.bluefield.edu/library.
 Accessing library databases and e-books requires students to login with a user name and
password. For the user name use the beginning part of your BC email address, leaving off
the @bluefield.edu part. You will receive the password with your email access letter.
 Please note that if you change your MyBC or Email passwords, it will not change your
library password. To change this password, you will need to contact the Information Services
department, 1.800.872.0176 ext. 4603.
 You can additionally reach the Easley Library Website from the quick links panel in the
MyBC portal. It is recommended that you not be logged into the MyBC portal when you link
to the library. If MyBC “times out,” you will be kicked out of any library databases you have
open.
 For questions or help with using library databases or e-
books contact Paula Beasley, 1.800.872.0176 ext. 4238 or
pbeasley@bluefield.edu.
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30. APA Writing Style
• The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
(APA) contains what is known as the APA Writing Style. It was first
published in 1929, and is presently in its 6th edition, the Publication
Manual contains a standardized procedural writing protocol using a set of
style rules and that has become the basic platform for scholarly writing
used by business, psychology and the social sciences.
• Mastering APA writing style is an essential skill learned from courses
taught in the inSPIRE program.
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31. APA Writing Style
For specific help with APA Writing Style, go to MyBC and look at the bottom left hand corner.
Click on the Library Page or use this link ( http://www.bluefield.edu/how-to-cite-sources )
which is found on the Bluefield College Library Home Page. There you will find online guides
that are designed to help you navigate through APA Style:
• Using APA – (Online Writing Lab at Purdue University) contains examples.
• YouTube Video Tutorial: Setting up a paper in APA format in Microsoft Word
• Tutorials from the APA:
o The Basics of APA Style
o What's New in the 6th Edition
• Corrections to the 6th Edition
• Frequently Asked Questions about APA Style
• BLOG - about using APA style
• Contact the APA Style Experts at the APA if you have a question you cannot find the
answer to in the above guides.
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32. Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)
Writing assistance is available.
 Students can receive online writing assistance on any written assignment for
any class through our ACE Online Writing Lab.
 Students can submit their papers online and receive comments and
suggestions for improving writing. Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a response.
 Just go to MyBC, mybc.bluefield.edu, and click on the “ACE” quick link.
Once on the ACE portion of MyBC select ACE online writing lab from the left
menu on the ACE portion and follow the instructions located in the center of
the page.
 For questions or help with this service,
contact Crystal Kieloch, 1.800.872.0176
ext. 4660 or ckieloch@bluefield.edu.
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33. Faculty Evaluations
• In an effort to provide the highest quality educational
experience, Bluefield College has instituted a mandatory
evaluation process for every course in the inSPIRE program.
• The Academic Affairs office will send the evaluation request
via BC Email prior to the end of each course. The evaluation
is short, only requiring a few minutes of your time.
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34. Contact Names and Numbers
 Associate Vice President for inSPIRE Online Programs:
• Dr. Larry Sinsabaugh, 866.870.0293, lsinsabaugh@bluefield.edu
 Department Chairs
• Human Services: Dr. Larry Sinsabaugh, lsinsabaugh@bluefield.edu
• Criminal Justice: Dr. Robert Lange, rlange@bluefield.edu
• Pre-law
• Criminal Justice
• Management & Leadership: Dr. Mark Gettle, mgettle@bluefield.edu
• Nursing: Dr. Carolyn Lewis, clewis@bluefield.edu
• Public Safety: Dr. Robert Lange, rlange@bluefield.edu
• Homeland Security & Emergency Management
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35. Contact Names and Numbers (cont.)
 Main Campus 800.872.0176 (Offices are open 8:00 – 5:00 Monday through Friday)
• Director of Academic Programs: ext. 4456 - Ann Looney,
alooney@bluefield.edu
• Campus Store: ext. 4260 - Judy Vannoy, jvannoy@bluefield.edu
• Credit Evaluations: ext. 4397 – Terri Thomason, tthomason@bluefield.edu
• Financial Aid Info: ext. 4280 – Debbie Checchio, finaid@bluefield.edu
• MyBC: ext. 4219 – Chip Lambert, itdeapartment@bluefield.edu
• Library: ext. 4238 - Paula Beasley, pbeasley@bluefield.edu
• Student Account Info: ext. 4204 - A. Michele White, awhite@bluefield.edu
• VA Benefits: ext. 4348 – Amanda Parks, aparks@bluefield.edu
 CLEP & DSST Testing:
Bluefield Campus: 800.872.0176 ext. 4606 - Crystal Kieloch, ckieloch@bluefield.edu
Richmond Office: 866.870.0293 - Ken Newman, knewman@bluefield.edu
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36. Contact Names and Numbers (cont.)
Extended hours assistance:
For your convenience, the following offices are additionally
available from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Admissions: 276.326.4233
• Financial Aid: 276.326.4280
• Registrar: 276.326.4550
• Student Accounts: 276.326.4204
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37. THE HONOR CODE AT BLUEFIELD COLLEGE
"Honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Proverbs, 29:23
Bluefield College is committed to the pursuit of truth, the dissemination of knowledge, and
the high ideals of personal honor and respect for the rights of others. These goals can
only be achieved in a setting in which intellectual honesty and personal integrity are highly
valued and other individuals are respected. This academic code of conduct reflects our
corporate and earnest desire to live lives of honor that are above reproach, based upon
Christian principles. Each member of the community is called upon to understand and
agree to its concepts and to operate within its spirit.
Honor is an ideal and an obligation that exists in the human spirit and lives in the relations
between human beings. An honorable person shall not lie or cheat or steal.
In all scholarly work produced by community members, academic honesty is inherent and
apparent, the work being the original work of the author unless credit is given through the
use of citations and references.
In all relationships, the college community expects respect and integrity between its
members and toward all peoples and organizations. Honesty and civility are required
elements of an effective learning environment. Truthfulness and respect for others are
shared values of Bluefield College and are expected characteristics of its members.
Continued on the next slide:
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38. THE HONOR CODE AT BLUEFIELD COLLEGE
"Honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Proverbs, 29:23
Continued from the previous slide:
Students at Bluefield College commit to the ideals of integrity, individual responsibility, and
mutual respect when they sign the Honor Code during freshman orientation.
The Honor Code affirms the core values of Bluefield College to “develop students‟
potential through academic excellence and the intentional integration of faith, the liberal
arts and professional studies;” and to “create a caring community characterized by
respect, support and encouragement for each member of our College community.”
Membership in the student body of Bluefield College means agreeing to follow
those standards of conduct which govern an honorable person in every walk of life.
Because the integrity of degrees granted by Bluefield College depends upon the
Honor Code, all students in every class must regard themselves as bound by their
honor not to cheat in any form. “Honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
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39. Please be sure to:
1. Let us know if you have any questions.
• Call - 1.800.872.0176
• Email – admissions@bluefield.edu
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• It is very important that you complete this confirmation form. It will be added to your
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o Understand the material presented.
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40. Thank you for choosing Bluefield College’s
inSPIRE Online Program.
We look forward to learning with you.