Welcome to the Student Handbook

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Purpose of the Student Handbook

The Student Handbook outlines responsibilities of students enrolled at the college. The goals of this publication are to make students aware of general policies and procedures of the college and to assist in their academic, spiritual, personal, and social development. Within the Student Handbook, you will find guidelines and standards of personal conduct, violations, and related penalties.

Standards of Conduct

Brewton-Parker Christian University does not tolerate any known incident(s) which may produce psychological or physical stress to any of the residents, administrators, faculty, staff, or persons affiliated with the college. Brewton-Parker Christian University does not participate in or tolerate any lewd sexual behavior on the college campus, which may include-but is not limited to-verbal, sexual, physical, or psychological harassment.

While individual religious preferences and freedoms are allowed and respected, practices that ignore basic ethical principles and Standards of Conduct (defined hereafter) will not be tolerated. Any harassment based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other class protected under federal or state laws and regulations (“Protected Class”) will not be tolerated. Please be mindful that you chose to attend a Christian college, and thus our student body should adhere to Christian values. This conduct is expected on or off campus, including when engaged in off-campus activities.

The Student Experience

It is the desire of the college’s administration that each student has an awesome and memorable collegiate and spiritual experience at Brewton-Parker Christian University. The handbook serves as your guidebook to assist in this collegiate and spiritual journey during your college career.

About This Edition

This edition of the Student Handbook supersedes all previous editions. Students are responsible for becoming fully acquainted with the Brewton-Parker Christian University Catalog, Student Handbook, and other published policies and procedures, and for reading the chosen modes of communication of the college. The college reserves the right to amend, modify, clarify, or add to these documents or the rules, regulations, policies, or procedures applicable to students, and to respond to, as well as impose sanctions based on, specific situations in a manner that the administration deems appropriate under the circumstances.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brewton-Parker Christian University is committed to a policy of equal education and employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or disability.

Accreditation

Brewton-Parker Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of Brewton-Parker Christian University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (https://www.sacscoc.org).

Ownership & Governance

Brewton-Parker Christian University is a coeducational institution owned by the Executive Committee of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board (GBMB). The GBMB elects a board of 30 trustees, six chosen each year for a five-year term.