Rosedale Bible College : Dean of Students : Resident Policies 3

Chapter 3: Loving God with Our Minds

Empowering students to strengthen their Christian worldview is one of our primary goals. Developing and renewing the mind is part of the command to love God with our entire being, and at RBC you will be academically and intellectually stretched. We hope to deepen your understanding of the Bible. In every class, you will be challenged to evaluate truth claims through the lens of the Bible. You will also be encouraged to think critically, reason analytically, write proficiently, and speak effectively so that you can honor God with your mind and leave here equipped for more advanced study.

Academic Support:

The academic office is prepared to assist you in successfully completing your course of study at RBC. You will be assigned a faculty advisor who will walk with you through class selection, pray with you about needs you may have, and answer questions you may have regarding your time at RBC. You are encouraged to be proactive in getting to know your advisor and to be quick to ask for help anytime you need it.

RBC faculty and staff want to see students succeed academically. Students who struggle will be offered support that may include faculty or student tutoring, and help in developing successful study habits. If necessary, the academic dean may choose to place a student on academic probation.

Class Attendance:

Class attendance is a very important component for successfully completing your course objectives. Students are expected to attend each class period and each faculty member will maintain an attendance record. Points may be deducted for unexcused absences. If you need to miss a class due to a planned event, please speak with your professor or the Academic Assistant to obtain an excused absence prior to missing the class.

Academic Integrity:

Academic honesty is a mark of Christian character and a value embraced by the college. Unfortunately, research conducted by The Center for Academic Integrity shows that the majority of students report having engaged in at least some cheating. Types of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

Cheating on exams or quizzes
Plagiarism
Falsifying reading reports, ministry service hours, or attendance records.

The consequences for dishonesty range from receiving no credit for the assignment to failing the course, or even, depending on the seriousness of the offense, to dismissal from the college.

Class Dress:

We ask our students to avoid overly casual attire and athletic clothes in favor of slightly more formal and professional attire during class hours (8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.). However, on final exam day students are free to dress according to our casual dress code. In addition, class dress is not required for students when they are in the dorms, gym, or on the lawn. The following guidelines provide some general expectations while still allowing room for personal style preferences.

Men:

Dress or collared sport shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, slacks, and footwear (no jeans, T-shirts, hats, or shorts).

Women:

Skirts, dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts, and footwear (No pants, T-shirts, hats, or shorts).

Professors or student life staff may address non-compliance issues in matters of class dress, with disciplinary measures taken if needed.

For additional information concerning academic policies please contact our academic office or review the academic policies on the web..





	S T U D E N T H A N D B O O K Chapter 3: Loving God with Our Minds Empowering students to strengthen their Christian worldview is one of our primary goals. Developing and renewing the mind is part of the command to love God with our entire being, and at RBC you will be academically and intellectually stretched. We hope to deepen your understanding of the Bible. In every class, you will be challenged to evaluate truth claims through the lens of the Bible. You will also be encouraged to think critically, reason analytically, write proficiently, and speak effectively so that you can honor God with your mind and leave here equipped for more advanced study. Academic Support: The academic office is prepared to assist you in successfully completing your course of study at RBC. You will be assigned a faculty advisor who will walk with you through class selection, pray with you about needs you may have, and answer questions you may have regarding your time at RBC. You are encouraged to be proactive in getting to know your advisor and to be quick to ask for help anytime you need it. RBC faculty and staff want to see students succeed academically. Students who struggle will be offered support that may include faculty or student tutoring, and help in developing successful study habits. If necessary, the academic dean may choose to place a student on academic probation. Class Attendance: Class attendance is a very important component for successfully completing your course objectives. Students are expected to attend each class period and each faculty member will maintain an attendance record. Points may be deducted for unexcused absences. If you need to miss a class due to a planned event, please speak with your professor or the Academic Assistant to obtain an excused absence prior to missing the class. Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is a mark of Christian character and a value embraced by the college. Unfortunately, research conducted by The Center for Academic Integrity shows that the majority of students report having engaged in at least some cheating. Types of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to: Cheating on exams or quizzes Plagiarism Falsifying reading reports, ministry service hours, or attendance records. The consequences for dishonesty range from receiving no credit for the assignment to failing the course, or even, depending on the seriousness of the offense, to dismissal from the college. Class Dress: We ask our students to avoid overly casual attire and athletic clothes in favor of slightly more formal and professional attire during class hours (8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.). However, on final exam day students are free to dress according to our casual dress code. In addition, class dress is not required for students when they are in the dorms, gym, or on the lawn. The following guidelines provide some general expectations while still allowing room for personal style preferences. Men: Dress or collared sport shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, slacks, and footwear (no jeans, T-shirts, hats, or shorts). Women: Skirts, dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts, and footwear (No pants, T-shirts, hats, or shorts). Professors or student life staff may address non-compliance issues in matters of class dress, with disciplinary measures taken if needed. For additional information concerning academic policies please contact our academic office or review the academic policies on the web..