Student Life and Expectations

2. Trevecca Nazarene University is
a Christian community providing
education for leadership and
service

3. Students should take responsibility for:
• Their behavioral choices
• Knowing and following the
community living expectations
• Academic honesty
• Personal integrity
• Developing healthy study, eating
and sleeping habits

4. • Seeking academic assistance
when needed
• Being a positive member of the
campus community

5. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
• Our goal is to establish a positive environment
that will facilitate growth in all areas of a
student’s life, and will build on the foundation
that’s been laid at home.
• We believe you have chosen to attend Trevecca
because it is a Christian college offering you an
education based on Christian beliefs and
perspectives.

6. • The University takes a strong stand
against pre-marital or extra-marital sexual
activity
• The University takes a strong stand
against the use and/or possession of illicit
drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
• The University cooperates fully with local
authorities in the case of theft or any other
unlawful acts

7. Possible Disciplinary Procedures
• Fines
• Restitution and/or Reconciliation
(financial, community service)
• Restrictions and/or Sanctions
• Social probation
• Suspension
• Dismissal

8. Sexual Harassment
Unwelcomed conduct of a sexual nature
Examples:
• Unwelcome sexual advances
• Requests for sexual favors
• Other verbal, nonverbal, or physical
conduct of a sexual nature, such as sexual
assault or acts of sexual violence

9. Sexual Violence
Physical sexual acts perpetrated against a
person’s will or where a person is incapable of
giving consent (e.g., due to the student’s age or
drug/alcohol use, or because an intellectual or
other disability prevents the student from
having the capacity to give consent).
• -i.e.- rape, sexual assault, sexual battery and
sexual coercion

10. To File a Complaint or Grievance:
Student to Student
• Associate Provost and Dean of Student
Development- Dean Harris
All Others (Employee to Employee,
employee to Student)
• Director of Human Resources- Steve
Sexton

11. CAMPUS DRESS CODE
• TNU stresses “Christian simplicity” which is
characterized by modesty, neatness and
cleanliness in dress and overall appearance
• Not permitted:
– Short skirts/shorts
– Bare midriff/cleavage
– Leggings with inappropriate length tops
(must cover backside)
– Muscle shirt/ “Bro tank” top
– Tight athletic wear/biking shorts/Spandex