[front cover] PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2001-2002 [page 1] 2001-2002 STUDENT HANDBOOK PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE [page 2] A Greeting from Our President Welcome to Pensacola Christian College. It is our prayer that this year will be one of the happiest and most spiritually enriching years of your life. Life is a blend of privileges and responsibilities. When you learn to balance these ingredients, you have personal fulfillment and harmonious relationships with others. This is a vital part of your education and your overall spiritual growth. This Student Handbook contains the regulations and procedures that govern student life and a description of the many student services provided for you at Pensacola Christian College. I trust that you will willingly accept both the privileges and the responsibilities. If you have questions regarding any part of the handbook, feel free to contact the Student Life Office. We want to assist you in any way we can. May God bless you as together we seek to serve Him. Sincerely, (signed) Arlin Horton, LL.D. President/Founder [page 3] PCC STUDENT HANDBOOK CONTENTS Administrators...................4 Student Services Employment.......................6 Dining Facilities................6 The Bookstore....................7 Student Organizations............7 Faxes............................7 Pan-Hellenic Mail System.........7 Post Office......................7 Recreation and Athletics.........8 Medical Needs....................9 Student Responsibility College Standards................11 College Functions................11 Closing of the Semester..........11 Vehicle Responsibility...........11 Safety...........................12 Emergencies......................12 Financial Responsibility.........12 Solicitation.....................13 Music Responsibility.............13 Personal Electronic devices......14 Residence Hall Life Courtesy.........................15 Furnishings/Electrical Items.....15 Telephones.......................16 Daily Activities.................17 All Students.....................17 Staff Apartments.................18 Residence Manager Offices........18 Guests...........................18 High School Residence Students...18 Laundry Rooms....................18 Ice Machines and Microwaves......18 Televisions......................18 Storage..........................18 Trash Chutes.....................18 Inspections......................18 Women Students...................18 Off-Campus Privileges............19 Residence Hall Bell Schedule.....20 Residence Hall Students 23 Years Old and Older......21 Spiritual Life Personal Devotions...............22 College Chapel...................22 Church Services..................22 Christian Service................22 Scriptural Positions.............23 Student Development Personal Standards...............24 Dating...........................25 Dress Code ......................26 Marriage.........................28 Regulations and Policies Demerit System...................29 General Regulations..............30 Academic Life Grading System...................32 Transcript of Records............33 Attendance.......................33 Withdrawal.......................33 Exams and Papers.................34 Code of Computer Ethics..........34 Faculty..........................34 College Buildings................34 Town Students Beginning of Semester............36 Church...........................36 Employment.......................36 Illness..........................36 Attendance Requirements..........36 Recreational Facilities..........37 Miscellaneous....................38 College Hymn.....................39 Eagles' Fight Song...............40 Pensacola Christian College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. [page 4] Our Administrators... A team of Friendly, Caring Professionals [Captions under pictures] Dr. Beka Horton Senior Vice President A-4 Dr. Matt Beemer Vice President for Academic Affairs/Asst. to the President A-1 Dr. Greg Mutsch Vice President for Administration/Senior Pastor A-4 Dr. Joel Mullenix Vice President for Public Affairs A-4 Dr. Joseph Rammel Vice President for Institutional Relations A-4 Dr. Dell Johnson Dean, Pensacola Theological Seminary MK-4 Dr. Joel Porcher Dean of Basic Sciences/Engineering Asst. to VP for Academic Affairs A-1 Mr. Bruce Hockema Dean of Arts and Sciences/Asst. to VP for Academic Affairs A-1 Mrs. Teresa Haughton Dean of Nursing MK-3 Dr. Karl Stelzer Dan of Division of Bible A-1 Mr. Jim Hutchinson Dean of Communicative Arts CA-2 Dr. William Crawford Dean of History and Languages A-1 Dr. Phyllis Rand Dean of Education A-1 Mr. John Cirone Dean of Business A-1 Miss Darlyn Bradford Asst. to Dean of Communicative Arts CA-2 Dr. Shane Smith Asst. to Dean of Basic Sciences/Engineering AC-200 Dr. Donna Smith Asst. to Dean of Business AC-200 Mrs. Pennie Martin Registrar A-1 Dr. Mark Smith Associate Registrar AC-1 Mrs. Doris Hayward Library Director L-1 Mr. Reggie Sellers Director of Promotion AE-2 [page 5] AC-2 Dean of Student Life Dr. Paul Ohman Associate Dean of Student Life Miss Barbi Baer Mr. John Hurst Collegian Advisor Deans' Assistants Mr. Jeff Springs Mr. Tim McLaughlin Mr. Peter Harrington Miss Dawn Wray Miss Sarah Quinn Miss Melissa Covey Residence Managers Mr. Joel McCraw Ballard Mr. David Graves Coberly Mr. Mark Linder Young Tower Miss Teresa Reeck Bradley Tower Miss Joy Tibbetts Griffith Tower Miss Lauren Potter Dixon Tower Dr. Jeff Adams Counselor AC-2 Dr. Don Smith Counselor AC-10 Mr. Jamie Coppola Director of Ancillary Services AC-15 Mr. Kris Marion Student Employment Director AC-18 Mr. John Prickett Placement Officer/ Student Accounts Officer AC-3 Location Key: Academic Center--AC Adm. Bldg.--A Adm. East Wing--AE MacKenzie--MK Library--L [page 6] STUDENT SERVICES As you become familiar with Pensacola Christian College, you will discover that the College provides many services for you. They are designed to make your stay at PCC more profitable and enjoyable. These services will only be as valuable as you make them. A. EMPLOYMENT The College desires for students to devote as much time and attention as possible to their studies and college activities. However, many students find it necessary to be employed to meet their financial obligations. 1. Work Assistance Program is available to assist students working their way through college, such as, offices, bookstores, and other facets and affiliates of PCC. Students interested in the program should complete a Work Assistance Application and send it to the Admissions Office, AC-4. Preferences for specific work areas may be indicated on the application; however, assignments will be based on the overall needs of the College. 2. Work Responsibilities--Those students who are employed on campus will be expected to work the full nine months of the school year. A work student should never take a leave of absence from work responsibilities without making prior arrangements with his supervisor or employer well in advance of the intended absence. No student is exempted from his job responsibilities during exam time. If his scheduled exam time conflicts with his work time, he is to let his work supervisor know well in advance and return to his job the same day to make up any time lost because of the exam. Students may not borrow items from any work area and should not enter these areas unless they do so as part of their assigned work or by prior permission of the staff supervisor of that area. The Academy, PCC Print Shop, and the distribution center are off limits to college students except for class activities of work responsibilities. 3. Keys--No student is to have in his possession any key belonging to the Academy or College unless he has been assigned that key to perform specified duties. The use of keys for unapproved reasons will be dealt with by the Discipline Committee. Duplicating keys is forbidden. A fee will be charged to anyone unable to turn in a key that he has checked out. 4. Illness--If a student is ill and has to miss his work responsibility, he is required to contact his work supervisor in advance of the time he would report to work and let the supervisor know he has checked in with the Graf Clinic. 5. Off-Campus Employment--Students should practice good work ethics with their employers. Therefore, any student employed off campus is expected to give a sufficient notice of no less than two weeks to his employer and the Student Life Office if he intends to terminate his employment. Students may not work on Sundays and may not obtain employment in any establishment where they would need to handle alcoholic beverages. Town students and resident men must obtain the approval of the Student Life Office before accepting off-campus employment. Resident women must be 25 years of age before being permitted to work off campus. Permanent off-campus permissions for work may be obtained from the Student Life Office. High school residence hall students may not work off campus. B. DINING FACILITIES An exciting array of choices is available at each meal for all residence hall students. Enjoy associating with others in the relaxing atmosphere of the dining rooms. Refer to the Activities Calendar for the schedule of meal times. 1. General--All meals are on a continuous-serve basis. Admittance to Varsity and Four Winds is by scanning your current PCC card. Students may eat any meal in either dining facility, however, they may not eat at both dining facilities for the same meal. Students who scan their PCC Card more than once for any meal time will be charged the guest price for the meal. Meal tickets for guests can be purchased in the lobbies. Meal ticket prices: Breakfast--$3.75, Lunch--$4.75, Dinner--$5.50 Men and women students may be together at breakfast, but they must meet and part inside [page 7] the facility lobby. Social hours begin Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Sun., 9:25 a.m. For the noon and evening meals, couples may meet on the Terrace 15 minutes prior to the meal. Students are expected to observe proper table manners and social etiquette at all meals. We ask that students not study or converse between tables and that they refrain from boisterous conduct. Food may not be brought in or taken out of the dining facilities (except for designated meals). 2. Four Winds--Men may enter and exit Four Winds by either the east or west lobby doors anytime both entrances are open. Women may enter and exit the east entrance only at lunch. During social hours couples and mixed groups may walk to their destinations via Main Drive. After the evening meals, men may walk their dates back only tot he residence halls via Main Drive. C. THE BOOKSTORE Textbooks, school supplies, Bibles, books, cards, sportswear, gifts, and many other items may be purchased in The Bookstore located in the Commons. The Bookstore hours are posted an are also in the Activities Calendar. D. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Meetings of groups other than those listed must be approved in advance through the Student Life Office. 1. Mission Prayer Band is a voluntary student organization which meets to hear selected missionary speakers and to pray for mission endeavors in specific areas of the world. Mission Prayer Band meets each Mon. at 6:15 p.m. in the Social Hall Lecture Hall. Couples who wish to go to Mission Prayer Band together need to meet and part at Mission Prayer Band. On Thurs. evenings, students meet for prayer. The locations for the prayer times are listed in the Activities Calendar. 2. Collegians--All students have membership in one of the 44 men's and women's collegians--student organizations which provide opportunities for service, leadership, sports competition, and social activities. Collegians are listed in the front of the Activities Calendar. 3. Pan-Hellenic Council is composed of the presidents and vice presidents of the collegians and assists the College in coordinating collegian activities. All fundraising by groups of students must first be approved by the Administration and by the Pan-Hellenic Council. E. FAXES Students who want to send a fax should go to the Library. Faxes may be sent using your telephone authorization code. This is available for the cost of the phone call. Students may also send and receive faxes from the Business Office. When sending a fax from the Business Office, your account will be charged as follows: Local $1 per page Long-Distance $2 first page $1 each additional page International $4 first page $1 each additional page If the Business Office receives a fax for you, a worker will immediately send it to your box. Your account will be charged $1 per page. The fax number is (850) 479-6577. F. PAN-HELLENIC MAIL/PACKAGE DELIVERY The Pan-Hellenic Council provides students with a mans of written communication through an evening mail system. The Pan-Hellenic system delivers notes between the residence halls at 9:25 p.m. each evening. Notes should be placed in the Pan-Hellenic mailboxes in Ballard and Coberly lobbies, on the third floor of the Library, and on third and sixth floors of Bradley, Dixon, Griffith, and Young. Notes to town students can be sent to the Pan-Hellenic box in the Library. Town students should check the box regularly to see if they have mail. Several collegians offer package delivery. Packages should be taken to the residence hall lobbies between 9 and 9:20 p.m. Notes and packages should be neatly addressed with the receiver's first and last name, his room number, and a return address. Only mail that is properly addressed can be delivered. G. POST OFFICE 1. Mailboxes--Your mail will be placed in your mailbox in the Commons. Students are to check their mailboxes daily. Those who fail to answer call slips will be given demerits. If there is an official conflict with the call slip time, [page 8] the student is responsible to contact the faculty/staff member in advance and arrange an alternate time. Notes to faculty and staff may be placed in the faculty/staff mail slot. Your name and box number must be in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. Al notes from students to other students must be sent through the Pan-Hellenic mail system. If you receive mail in your mailbox that does not belong to you or to a person sharing your box, mark in pencil "wrong box" and place it in the faculty/staff mail slot, not in the outgoing U.S. Mail slot. Students are not to tamper with or prop open their mailboxes or another's mailbox. Mailboxes should be kept locked for the security of mail. Problems with combinations or locks should be reported at the Post Office window. 1. Stamps and Shipping--There is a stamp machine in the Commons. The Commons Post Office does not ship packages or weigh packages for shipping. Therefore, only prestamped packages and letters should be placed in the U.S. Mail slot in the Commons. The U.S. Postal Service states that all domestic mail weighing 16 ounces or more must be presented to a retail clerk at a U.S. Post Office. 3. Package Pickup--A student receiving a package at the Post Office must present his own PCC Card and package notice. Failure to present your own package notice can cause a delay in package pick up. 4. Lost and Found--Lost articles may be claimed at the Lost and Found window at the Commons Post Office at $.50 per article (fee subtracted from PCC Card). Items not claimed by the Fri. before the Lost and Found sale will be sold. Clothing lost in the Field House may be claimed from the receptacles in locker room B for women and locker room C for men. Clothing lost in the residence halls may be claimed by contacting the Residence Manager. Clothing lost in the Swim Center may be claimed from receptacles in each dressing room. Items lost in the Dale Horton Auditorium may be recovered from the DHA lost and found with the assistance of an usher. Items not claimed from the DHA within one week are taken to the Commons Post Office. Money and valuable items such as rings, wallets, etc., should be turned in to the Business Office. If you lose money or an item of value, go to the Business Office to identify the item and where you lost it. 5. Return to Sender Packages--Any packages that need to be returned to sender must be brought to the Commons Post Office window for endorsement. If packages have been opened, they must have more postage applied. H. RECREATION AND ATHLETICS The Lord has blessed our College with an abundance of recreational and athletic facilities. It is our desire that these facilities provide a needed "break from studies" for our students. Clean court shoes must be worn in the Sports Center Arena and Field House and on the tennis courts; jogging shoes are not permitted. Skateboards or Rollerblades (R) may not be used anywhere on campus. 1. Sports Center--Students may use the Sports Center according to the schedule in the Activities Calendar. Students enter the arena through the ground level of the Sports Center. Women should use the southwest stairwell near the ice rink, and men should use the northwest stairwell near the miniature golf course. For Eagles games and church overflow, students should enter the arena by the front steps or ramps. 2. Swim Center provides our students a wonderful opportunity to exercise and enjoy a refreshing swim. 3. Tennis Courts a. Main Tennis Courts The women's main tennis courts are behind the Academic Center. During the afternoons, if a class is not using the courts, women students and dating couples may use the courts ant the same time. Couples must sign up in advance at the Student Life Office. b. East Tennis Courts The east tennis courts are across Rawson Lane at the north end of the East Campus. These courts are available for men students any time a class is not using them. 4. The Field House--Basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, and weightlifting facilities are located in the Field House. Men and women may be in the Field House together only when it is opened for dating events. Students must be dressed fro athletic participation when using the basketball court. Cut-off pants are not acceptable as basketball trunks for collegian basketball. Players who are waiting to play in a game or who have already played must be dressed in appropriate spectator attire. An emergency phone is in the east hallway to contact Security in case of emergency. [page 9] No food or drink is permitted inside the Field House. 5. College Field and East Campus Fields--The college soccer field behind Griffith Tower is reserved for women when not in use for official games. For their safety, women may not jog before 6 a.m. Women who jog between 6 and 7 a.m. or after sunset must be in groups of two. The east soccer and softball fields and the south field are reserved for men. Men should jog on the east soccer field. Cleats should not be worn on the asphalt tracks. AN emergency phone is on the south end of East Campus near the water fountain to contact Security in case of emergency. 6. West Campus--The Lord has provided for us a beautiful beach area about a half hour from the main College campus, where students may enjoy sailing and kayaking. A sign will be posted at the Welcome Center and by the East Campus skywalk notifying students when West Campus is closed because of bad weather. Directions to West Campus are available at the Information Desk. I. MEDICAL NEEDS 1. Graf Clinic is located between Bradley Tower and Coberly. Medical professionals (including a medical doctor, nurse practitioner, and registered nurses) are available at this location to assist with health care for minor illness or injury during these hours: M-F 7:30 a - 4:30 p Sa 1:00 p - 4:00 p Su 7:30 a - 9:30 a Illness and injuries of a serious nature are referred to off-campus medical facilities. Students may call the Baptist Health Source (434-4080) to speak to a registered nurse at any time. Baptist health Source also provides a medical doctor's referral service and will assist students with scheduling off-campus doctor's appointments, if necessary. 2. Regulations--Classes or other required activities may not be missed except for illness. Those who miss activities because of illness must go to the Graf Clinic prior to missing the activity; during non-clinic hours, call 4357 (HELP) to have the residence manager on duty paged. Those with a minor illness or injury will recover in their room. Roommates are expected to assist each other by bringing them a meal, picking up a prescription, providing transportation to and from an off-campus doctor, etc. Roommates and others should be considerate of a student that is sick and avoid gatherings in the room or other unreasonable disturbances. Following a student's initial visit, you must report to the Graf Clinic each day prior to your first scheduled activity until you recover. Students will be expected to stay in their room throughout the course of the day. If you are able to go to the dining hall during normal meal times, you may scan out of your room to eat on campus. You may not go off campus for meals if you are sick. After meals, you must immediately return to your room, scanning in at the lobby desk when you return. You may also scan out and in to go to an off-campus doctor or to a local medical facility. Residence managers and/or floor leaders may periodically check in on a student. 3. Medication and surgery--Students who take medication regularly or who have chronic illnesses should see a Graf Clinic representative within the first week of school. It will be the student's responsibility to coordinate times with the Clinic to gain access to their medicine stored in the Graf Clinic's refrigerator. Students scheduling elective surgery must clear this with the Student Life office before scheduling the surgery. 4. Doctor's Appointments--The Graf Clinic has a medical doctor and nurse practitioner available during weekdays. Students may go to the clinic during regular hours to have their medical needs evaluated and, if necessary, make an appointment with the Graf Clinic's doctor. Doctor's appointments should be made for times when students are not in class, chapel, or work. The [page 10] Student Life Office must approve any off-campus appointments made during these times. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to off-campus doctor's appointment. As a last resort and after making every attempt to find transportation on their own, transportation arrangements can be made through the Graf Clinic; however there will be a transportation fee of $7 per trip (each way) and $12(each way) to the Navy Hospital. 5. Graf Clinic Fee charged residence hall students at registration entitles each residence hall student to one clinic visit each month. Return visits ordered by the Graf Clinic staff will not incur an additional fee for the clinic visit; all other visits in the same month will incur a $10 clinic visit fee. Multiple clinic visit fees, lab fees, and other related clinic charges (including prescription medicine delivered through the Graf Clinic) will be applied to the student's college account. [page 11] STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY A. COLLEGE STANDARDS It is the purpose of Pensacola Christian College not only to give the best academic training possible but also to instill in its students the principles and standards of the Word of God. Every student is expected to maintain the standards of the College as well as do all within his power to encourage other students to maintain the standards. Students who know or suspect that another student intends to violate any rule of the school and do not attempt to prevent the violation may be dealt with by the Discipline Committee. B. COLLEGE FUNCTIONS 1. Required Activities--Attendance at official college functions is required unless students are ill or have official responsibilities approved by the Administration. Concerts, Vespers, banquets, receptions, an other extra class functions are an integral part of college education. The Activities Calendar lists the official functions. Attendance at the evangelistic meetings at the beginning of each semester, the spring Bible Conference, and the Missions Conference is required of all students. Town students need to make necessary arrangements and should consult the Town Student section of the Student Handbook for further information regarding attendance policies. Weekend cuts that conflict with Bible Conference, White Glove, Thanksgiving activities, or Collegian Rush will not be granted. Cuts that conflict with Vespers, Fine Arts programs, or other required activities are not recommended since demerits will be given for the activities which are missed. Cuts are granted only to visit immediate relatives. Students traveling in mixed groups while on cuts should have at least three persons in their automobile. 2. Fine Arts Tickets are distributed on the Academic Center third floor mall area on the dates listed in the Activities Calendar. Students need to gather computer cards of those who wish to sit together prior to getting gin line. For the Thanksgiving production, students who will have guests on campus may purchase guest tickets on the first day of ticket distribution, along with receiving their own tickets. Students with out guests may obtain tickets on the second distribution day. For all other performances (excluding November and May productions, seniors may obtain their tickets on the Friday prior to the regular ticket distribution. This advance ticket distribution is limited to seniors plus one underclassman attending with them. Seniors who need tickets for a group of underclassmen should wait to obtain tickets until the regular distribution on Monday. Those who fail to pick up their Fine Arts Series tickets as announced in chapel will have to purchase a ticket the night of the performance. Demerits will also be issued to these students. 3. Attendance Check--Students who are required to scan in or turn in computer attendance cards must scan or turn in only their own card. They should not scan in or turn in an attendance card for another student. C. CLOSING OF THE SEMESTER No one may leave early at the close of either semester. Please do not request--or have your parents request--an exception to this policy. When leaving at the end of the semester in a mixed group, at least three people should be in the automobile. D. VEHICLE RESPONSIBILITY 1. Parking Stickers and Spaces--All student automobiles should be registered with the Student Life office and he parking stickers placed on the car on registration day. Vehicles not registered properly or not displaying the parking sticker properly will be assessed a $10 fine. College window stickers should be removed if a student sells his car. [page 12] Residence hall and town students' cars are to be parked in their appropriate spaces. There is a 15 m.p.h. speed limit on campus. Residence hall students should follow these steps when someone is in their assigned space. a. Call Security at 4357. b. Give the sticker number of the vehicle in your space. c. Park in the designated area listed on the vehicle regulations sheet until your space is open. Periodically check to see if your space is open. A $10 fine will be assessed for parking and speeding violations. Neither resident nor town students may drive an automobile/motorcycle on campus unless they have proof of insurance coverage and are on the title of the vehicle as a co-owner. Residence hall students are not to drive to the Sports Center. High school students may not have automobiles. 2. Motorcycles and Bicycles--Motorcycles should be registered and the parking sticker placed on the left front fork. Motorcycles must be parked in the designated area. Student bicycles should be registered and the registration sticker displayed on the main frame area. Bicycles should be locked when not in use. The College cannot assume responsibility for the protection of any bicycles, motorcycles, or automobiles which students have on campus. 3. Parking Areas--Men students may never be in the women's parking areas including the parking garage. Women students may never be in the men's parking lots. If you ever see a stranger in the garage, walk away and call Security. The phones in the garage labeled "Security only" are to be used only in case of emergency. If your car needs to be repaired, you must check in with Security and accompany the repairman/tow truck driver to the garage. Repairmen/tow truck drivers will not be admitted unless they have been identified to the security guard. Vehicles cannot be worked on while on campus. This would include changing the oil. When entering and exiting the parking garage, pedestrians should always use the steps rather than the ramp. 4. Town Student Information--All vehicles used by town students (except for evening division students [classes after 6 p.m.]) must display a PCC sticker on the left side of the rear window. Temporary stickers for one week are available for town students whose registered cars are not available (and who therefore are using another car) from the Student Life Office. Parking spaces are limited on campus; therefore, the following regulations are necessary. a. During the day, town students must park in the designated are listed on the vehicle regulations sheet. b. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, town students may park in any space on campus except numbered, reserved, or guest spaces. c. Several "15-minute" parking paces are available for town students to use when checking their mail and/or returning library books. 5. Accidents--Students are to report any traffic tickets, automobile accidents, or other events involving the police to the Student Life Office on the day the event occurs. E. SAFETY Students who walk in the streets rather than on the sidewalks do so at their own risk. F. EMERGENCIES If you ever come upon a situation where a student is very seriously injured or is in a life-or-death situation, call ext. 555 immediately. Emergency calls to this extension are recorded 24 hours a day. G. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Enrollment and transcripts--When Pensacola Christian College accepts a student, it is understood that it is for a nine-month period; if a student does not intend to stay for the second semester, he must fill out a cancellation form during the last two weeks of the semester. If he has not given written notification one week prior to the official opening of the semester (Tuesday in September/Monday in January), he must pay within 30 days 25 percent of the full semester's tuition. No transcripts will be issued until this is paid. Students should allow three weeks after the end of the semester for the release of transcripts so that the College can clear all accounts. Students owe the Academic Program Fee based on the declared major as stated in the Records Office at the end of Drop/Add. 2. Payments and Financial Arrangements--Students are responsible for their financial obligations whether they or their parents pay the account. Therefore, each student should familiarize himself with how much he owes, his schedule of payments, and the amount of each payment. Envelopes for making payments are at the Business Office and Information Desk. Payments should be dropped off in the box outside the Business Office doors (after [page 13] hours or in the cabinet lobby of the Business Office. There is a charge of $20 for returned checks. If a student is having a problem with his account, he needs to take the initiative and meet with someone in the Business Office regarding this. If a student owes more than $50 (phone bill included) at the end of a semester, his grade report will be held until payment is received. The college deans do not make financial arrangements or employment agreements with students; these matters are handled by the appropriate departments. 3. Financial Services--PCC has worked closely with AmSouth Bank of Florida to proved college students a convenient and inexpensive package of banking services. Included in the services available to all PCC students is a minimal-cost checking account (no minimum balance required) and two automatic teller machines in the Commons which are connected to the nationwide networks for ATMs. Parents may deposit checks to the student's personal checking account at home if the student can access his checking account at home through the networks; the student may then withdraw funds from one of the ATMs on campus. The bank charges a nominal fee for such ATM transitions. AmSouth Bank will make members of its staff available to counsel and instruct students as to the proper way to administer a checking account. Any form of stealing, whether or not it is related to ATM code numbers, may result in the dismissal of the student from the College. 4. Personal and College Property--Pensacola Christian College is not liable for damage to personal belongings of students under any circumstances including the event of a catastrophe such as, but not limited to, windstorm, hail, flood, riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, explosion, fire, smoke, vehicle or aircraft accident. Neither is the College liable for theft of personal belongings of students. Students should not keep money in their residence hall rooms, but should use the ATM system available in the Commons. Those who overload elevators will be charged the cost of repairs. Everyone on the elevator will be charged. The elevators in the Commons, Sports Center, Communicative Arts Center, and Dale Horton Auditorium are for the handicapped. 5. PCC Card serves as a cash card. Students should not damage or punch holes in this card. There are machines in the Library, Commons, Sports Center, each of the six residence halls, and by the Information Desk to put money on PCC Cards. These cards are to be used in the Sports Center, the Palms Grille, The Bookstore, and in vending, copy, and laundry machines. Students who bank at AmSouth can use their PCC Card as their ATM card. If a student's PCC Card is lost or taken by the ATM, he can obtain a duplicate card from the Reservation Office (AC 442). During the evening and on weekends, he may obtain a temporary card from the Information Desk. 6. Student Services Fee/Yearbook--Full-time college students (either residence hall or town students) who have paid the Student Services Fee both semesters are entitled to receive a college yearbook. Seniors who complete their college work in the first semester are also entitled to a yearbook. H. SOLICITATION Students may not participate in the selling of products or solicitation of any nature on campus, except that residence hall Academy students may sell candy for the official Academy candy sale. Students are not to be involved in chain letters or pyramid schemes. There is to be no collection of money from students for any reason without prior authorization from the Administration. I. MUSIC RESPONSIBILITY 1. Music Standards--At Pensacola Christian College, we feel it important that our students learn to appreciate and be involved in music that enhances their Christian testimony. Therefore, students are encouraged to listen to classical, semiclassical and good Christian music. The fine arts staff of the College acknowledges its responsibility to provide musical experiences designed to develop the appetites of our students for such music. The following types of music are not permitted: a. Current popular music b. Jazz, rock, rap, folk, "Nashville" type, or new age music c. Religious music performed in the folk, western rock, or gospel rock style d. Soundtracks from movies rated PG-13, PG, or below [page 14] Because the easy-listening music on local radio stations is consistently rock music, the only station we recommend in Pensacola is 89.5 Rejoice Radio. 2. Music Checks--It is the students' responsibility to be certain they listen to music that meets the college standard. Music that does not meet the standard must be turned in immediately. Students who have questions regarding specific tapes, records, or CDs should turn them in to the residence manager to be checked. Approved music will be returned to the music. Unsuitable music will be retained by the College until the semester concludes. Headphones and earphones should not be brought to the campus. 3. Student Music Groups--All music performed by individuals or groups in church, Sunday school, Christian service activities, or other programs on or off campus must be memorized, checked, and approve before it is used. Soundtracks may be used as background music. Consult the Activities Calendar for the regularly scheduled music checks. Student musical groups must follow these guidelines: a. All members of a musical group must be members of the same collegian. This includes the accompanist and the leader. Mixed groups may contain men from one men's collegian and women from one women's collegian only. b. The maximum number of members in a group is eight plus one accompanist. c. Exceptions are allowed only for groups of brothers and sisters (only one family per musical group) and groups assigned by the music faculty as an academic requirement. d. The leader of the group will be approved similar to a collegian officer. As is true with collegian officers, the leader's participation in the group will be reviewed if he reaches 75 demerits. e. The leader of the group must sign an Agreement to Follow Music Guidelines. Those are available at Music Check. f. Pan-Hellenic service pointes will be given for collegian music groups' participation. g. Groups may perform only twice per month. h. Performing groups may not use any of the PCC recording studios for rehearsals or the making of recordings. i. Music must be approved through Music Check. j. Male and mixed groups may perform in any college Sunday school or adult Bible study class. Female groups may perform in any adult or student class where a faculty sponsor is present. k. All group members must return to their respective Sunday school classes when finished performing. 4. Practice Studios--Music practice studios are located in the Communicative Arts Center, Bradley Tower, and Young Tower. Women may use the Communicative Arts Center studios whenever the building is open or the Bradley Tower studios. 5. Musical Instruments--Musical instruments are to be used only in those places and times designated by the music department. This applies to all students, whether or not they have been assigned to practice sessions. Guitars may be used for Sunday school, banquets, or Christian Service as special music or on outings if no piano is available. A taped piano accompaniment is recommended if a piano is not available at the meeting location. J. PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES 1. Cell Phones, Pagers, Palm Pilots, or Other Wireless Devices that utilize cellular or wireless technology for the purpose of receiving or transmitting telephone calls, pager messages, e-mail, Internet, or any other electronic message may not be used on the campus of Pensacola Christian College. Students may have a standard cell telephone (without e-mail or Internet service), provided it remains in their automobile. Misuse of a cellular phone on campus may result in the student having to turn it in to the Residence Manager. 2. Personal Computer--Students may have a personal computer and printer to assist them with fulfilling their academic requirements, but they may not use them during class sessions. Also, computers may not be connected to Internet or e-mail services including wireless services. Students that own a computer will be held responsible for their computer as well as any files stored on their computer or medium played over their computer. Therefore, students should take every precaution to avoid others using their computer. Computers may not be used to play CD or DVD movies. The content of all files, CDs, or DVDs must conform to PCC policy and standards noted elsewhere in this manual. PCC reserves the right to check the computer files on any personal computer on campus if, in the opinion of the Administration, it is reported or suspected that said files or related medium may be in violation of the policies and standards of the College. [page 15] RESIDENCE HALL LIFE Some of the most lasting friendships of life have been a result of acquaintances started as roommates at college. The experiences you have with your roommates will be a source of spiritual strength during your college years and a source of pleasant memories for the rest of your life. To assure that your say in the residence hall will be a pleasant one, the College Administration feels that the following regulations are necessary. A. COURTESY For everyone's mutual protection and benefit, there is to be no borrowing or renting of another person's property--including everything from ties to automobiles. Borrowing or using umbrellas without permission is considered stealing and will be dealt with accordingly. Students may borrow from each other items needed for official college stage productions as long as there is proper agreement between the students. Practical jokes, horseplay, or boisterous conduct all too often offends someone or results in damage of property or persons and will not be permitted. There is to be no running or excessive noise in the residence halls or rooms. No students should ever be in another person's residence hall room unless a resident of that room is present. Students may not conduct surveys or circulate petitions without prior approval of the Administration. B. FURNISHINGS/ELECTRICAL ITEMS 1. Furniture and Air Conditioning--Room furniture (except chairs) may not be moved. Wet items should be hung in the bathroom only. Beds and room furniture should be kept clear of wet hanging items as this causes rust on the beds and stains the wood furniture. Drying racks should be used in the bathrooms or laundry rooms. To allow for proper ventilations, no furniture or personal belongings should be placed in front of air-conditioning units, nor should decorations cover the air-conditioning vents. To protect the carpet, wet umbrellas should be left in the umbrella rack outside the residence hall or put in the shower or bathtub. Wet umbrellas should not be left in the hallways. Those breaking thermostats by forcing them past the preset temperatures are responsible to pay for damages and labor costs (approximately $75). If there is a problem with temperature in your room, ask your floorleader to contact maintenance. Damage to furniture, plumbing, door handles, etc., should be reported to the floorleaders immediately. 2. Walls and Doors--Students should not put nails, tacks, pins, or screws into the walls, ceiling, or woodwork of the rooms. Regular straight pins may be used in the corners of the ceiling as long as the walls are not damaged. The name plate on the exterior of each door should have a card mounted with the residents' names. There should be no other exterior door decoration. Tape or Plasti-tak(R) may not be used on any surface. All exterior residence hall doors are to be locked at all times except for the front doors, Coberly and Ballard south end doors, and the Young west end door. For security purposes, please do not prop open any doors. 3. Blinds and Windows--Beginning in late afternoon before sunset, all room blinds, except those on the first floor, should be tilted upward so that a student in the room can see the sky; this keeps people on the outside from seeing into the room. Blinds on the first floor should be tilted downward so that the ground is visible. Students will be required to pay for damaged or bent blinds. The residence hall windows on all floors of the residence halls are to be kept closed and locked, except periodically for airing out purposes approved by the residence manager. There is to be no communication through the windows of any building. [page 16] 4. Electrical Items such as lights, irons, curling irons, radios, etc., are to be turned off when no one is in the room. Radios, table lamps, irons, hair dryers, curling irons, and electric razors may be used in the residence halls, but please no microwaves, hot plates, electric skillets, electric fans, heating coils, sun lamps, coffee pots, televisions, television video games, radios designed to pick up television stations, electric blankets, or extra furniture. Small bookcases may be used in the rooms. Hot pots and popcorn poppers may be used in the laundry or vending rooms. Electric Christmas lights are not permitted, but battery-operated lights may be used. Students may iron in their rooms; however, when not in use irons should always be placed on the bathroom counters rather than left in the room. Irons should never be placed on the carpet. Irons should not be kept in the laundry rooms. C. TELEPHONES 1. Authorization Code--Each student at Pensacola Christian College receives a telephone authorization code number. This authorization code is a blank check. Under no circumstances should it be given to anyone else. The student is completely liable and will be billed for all calls made on his authorization code number. Unauthorized use of another person's authorization code will be treated as stealing. 2. Incoming Calls--Pensacola Christian College operates an automated residence hall switchboard which allows incoming calls to student rooms. Parents may call students by dialing (850) 476-8000. The caller then enters the 7-digit student phone number that the student has previously given them, and the call is transferred. Those who call asking for women by name or asking for their phone number will be referred to our message center rather than being transferred to the room. This is to protect students from unwanted phone calls. Messages will be sent to mailboxes. Of course, people dialing the automated switchboard with the correct telephone number can be connected directly to their room. Students should not give their phone number to anyone except those from whom they want to receive calls. The residence hall switchboard directs calls to students' rooms from 6:30 a.m. to 10 pm. (Central Time). Students should inform their parents that in case of an emergency between 10 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., parents my call (850)478-8496. Please ask your parents to call during those hours only if it is an emergency. 3. Calling Instructions For On-Campus, dial XXXXXXX or XXXX (7-digit student no.) (4-digit extension no.) Local Calling, dial *6- XXXXXX- 9- XXX-XXXX (authorization code) (local nubmer) Long Distance, dial *6- XXXXXX -9-1- (XXX) XXX-XXXX (authorization code) (area code) (number) *0+ Calling, dial *6- XXXXXX -9-0- (XXX) XXX-XXXX (authorization code) (area code) (number) *These are calls billed to calling card, collect, or third number and will be assessed an operator-assisted surcharge by AT&T. The telephone system operates for outgoing calls from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (CT). Telephone calls being billed to your account may be placed to the United States and Canada. Students may sign up to have their telephone access expanded to include international dialing. A special agreement would first need to be signed with the Business Office. 4. Courtesy--Use proper courtesy when answering the phone. If the caller asks to speak to someone who is not present, offer to take a message. If the person is in the suite, do not yell to him; instead, go get the student. Out of courtesy for those desiring to place long-distance calls, calls between residence halls and local calls are to be limited to 30 minutes. Calls may be made between residence halls from 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Mon through Thurs. and until 10 p.m. Fri. through Sun. Students should not call faculty, staff, or administrative offices. If a student has business to take car of, he should go by and make an appointment to see the individual. 5. Voice Mail--As part of the telephone service, each student is provided with a personal voice mailbox. Callers who dial a student's 7-digit extension number will be given an opportunity to leave a recorded message when the phone is not answered or is busy. It is the student's responsibility to check voice mail periodically for messages. The recording of inappropriate greetings or messages will result in the removal of the voice mailbox. 6. Charges (subject to change) Local calls..............................no charge BellSouth information calls (411), each.......$.85 Long-Distance U.S.A (M-F) (per min.)..........$.15 Long-Distance U.S.A (Sa/Su) (per min.)........$.10 Long-Distance information calls, each........$1.40 800 calls................................no charge Others......................AT&T Direct Dial rates All long-distance calls will be itemized and billed on the student's regular college statement. For long-distance wrong numbers, fill out a Telecom- [page 17] munications Inquiry form, giving the date, the time of the call, and the phone number you were attempting to reach. The telephone service fee of $40 per semester is for all students living in the residence halls. This fee is payable in four payments of $10. Grades and transcripts will be held until accounts are paid. Any telephone account unpaid at the due date will be subject tot termination of service. If service is canceled because of nonpayment, the account and a $10 reconnection fee must be paid before reinstatement of service. 7. Telecommunications Inquiry Forms--If you have questions about telephone service or your billing statement, please complete a PCC Telecommunications Inquiry form. These are available at the Information Desk and Bradley, Dixon, Griffith, and Young lobby desks. 8. Equipment--Do not hang anything on the exposed wire of the phones. Students should not close the phone cord in the doors as this will damage the cord. Lost, damaged, or stolen telephone equipment will be billed at replacement cost to the students in the room to which the equipment was assigned. Any type of hookup to your telephone, including a second phone, a modem, or an answering machine is not permitted. If your phone is not working properly, write out a description of the problem on a Telecommunications Inquiry form. 9. Courtesy Phones--When using the courtesy phones, students should limit their calls to 10 minutes if someone is waiting to use the telephone. When waiting to use the courtesy phones in the residence hall lobbies, students should not lie down on the couches or on the floor. Courtesy phones are available in the Sports Center, Commons, residence hall lobbies, and by the Information Desk for on-campus, local, and long-distance calls. D. DAILY ACTIVITIES 1. Room Check--Each day residence rooms will be inspected beginning at 7:35 a.m. (Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.). Each Saturday showers will be thoroughly checked, and beds must have clean linen by lights out. On Sundays specific room jobs will not be checked; however, beds should be made and the room should be neat. Students may be asleep during room check as long as their beds are made. If a student is away on cuts, he is responsible to arrange for his roommates to cover his responsibilities. Only students whose work requires it may rise before 5:30 a.m. There may be no showers or hair dryers before 6 a.m. Anyone who rises early should be quiet in order not to disturb those who are sleeping. 2. Prayer Group/Hall Meeting--All students should be in the residence hall by 10:15 p.m., Mon. through Thurs., and 10:25 p.m., Fri. through Sun. Group prayer meeting is held from 10:15 to 10:30 p.m. on Mon., Tues., and Thurs., and from 1:30 to 10:45 p.m. on Fri. Hall meeting is each Sat form 10:30 to 10:45 p.m. 3. Quiet Hours--To provide an atmosphere conducive to study, Quiet Hours will be maintained in the residence halls Mon through Thurs. from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wed. Quiet hours are from immediately after church until 10 p.m. There should be no talking or noise in the hallways. 4. Lights Out is at 11 p.m. and all students are to be quiet and in bed. Students are not to be in someone else's room after lights out. 5. Senior Study Hall--Seniors and those 21 and older may attend senior study hall Mon. through Thurs. from 11 until 11:45 p.m. The men's study halls meet in the Ballard and Coberly lobbies and Young Tower fourth, sixth, and eighth floors. The women meet on the fourth, sixth, and eighth floors of Bradley, Dixon, and Griffith Towers. Students are to arrive before the 11 p.m. bell and remain until study hall ends. All Quiet Hour regulations are to be observed; there is to be no food, drink, talking, or typewriters. Women students may be dressed for bed but should wear a robe. Men students should wear street clothes. All students should be in bed by 12 p.m.; there may be no noise or lights when they return to their rooms. E. ALL STUDENTS There is to be no selling of products of solicitation of any nature in the residence halls, except that residence [page 18] hall high school students may sell candy for the official school candy sale. Matches, lighters, candles, or incense are not to be burned in the residence halls or anywhere on campus. Animals, including fish, are not allowed. Weights or barbells should not be used in the residence halls. Students should not have food from local restaurants delivered to campus. No firearms, ammunition, fireworks, large knives, swords, or similar weapons may be kept in a student's possession but must be turned in to the Student Life Office. Men are not to be behind Bradley or Coberly except when going to and from the Graf Clinic. When going to East Campus, workers are to walk between Coberly and Ballard. F. STAFF APARTMENTS Students are not to be in any staff member's room in the residence hall without having obtained written permission. They may not knock on the residence manager's door except in an emergency; otherwise, they should leave a note. Normal problems should be reported to the desk worker or to a floorleader. G. RESIDENCE MANGER OFFICES You are welcome to see your residence manager regarding any problem or question that you have. Put a note under the office door with a list of your free hours. Your residence manager will set up a specific time to meet with you. Residence managers see students by appointment; however, any time the office door is open, students may feel free to stop in. Ballard 1102 Bradley 3109 Coberly 2101 Dixon 4128 Young 6003 Griffith 5113 H. GUESTS Prospective and former students are the only guests permitted to stay in the residence halls. Prospective students are to be in ninth through twelfth grades and are limited to no more than three nights. Former students are asked not to stay more than two nights in the residence halls. Prior arrangements should be made with the Reservation Office (AC 442). There may be no overnight guests in the residence halls the first or last three nights of each semester. I. HIGH SCHOOL RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS High school residence hall students are required to attend all Bible Conference services. When the College is in session on high school holidays, high school students are expected to attend chapel and other college programs, unless they are away on official cuts. J. LAUNDRY ROOMS The laundry rooms may be used from 6:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. We ask our students to use liquid laundry detergent and nonchlorinated bleach. For those students whose clothes get greasy or oily as a result of work, we have designated one washing machine in Coberly South, Young Tower, and Dixon Tower to be used for such clothes. Greasy or oily clothes are not to be washed in the other washers. K. ICE MACHINES AND MICROWAVES There are ice machines and microwaves in each residence hall. The ice machines are in Ballard and Coberly main lobbies, Dixon and Griffith third floors, and all floors in Bradley and Young. The microwaves are in Ballard and Coberly main lobbies and on the fifth floors of Bradley, Dixon, Griffith, and Young Tower. L. TELEVISIONS Televisions are in Ballard and Coberly lobbies and in Bradley, Dixon, Griffith, and Young Tower fourth-floor dayrooms for students to watch news during scheduled viewing times. M. STORAGE Items such as trunks, suitcases, and boxes that are not going to be used during the school year may be stored for the year. The College is not responsible for damaged or lost items. Each student is responsible for his own belongings. Name and room number must be properly attached. Students may keep suitcases under their beds as long as they are totally out of sight. Trunks may not be kept in the room. N. TRASH CHUTES Students should put all disposable items smaller than a shoe box in the trash chute. Larger cardboard boxes should be broken down and placed in designated locations in each building. Styrofoam (R) pellets should be placed in a container when disposing of them, since loose ones will blow away when the dumpster is emptied. O. INSPECTIONS Where there is a reasonable indication that a student is violating a school policy, designated college staff may search a residence hall room or vehicle for evidence only upon proper approval from the Dean of Student Life. P. WOMEN STUDENTS 1. Security--Women should use the main lobby doors to enter and exit the building. Current PCC Cards must be shown to enter the women's [page 19] residence halls. The end doors of the women's residence halls are locked at all times and are only emergency exits. 2. Baby-Sitting--Girls who wish to baby-sit for faculty members should complete a baby-sitting form which will be passed out at hall meeting. Baby-sitting is not permitted in the residence hall. Q. OFF-CAMPUS PRIVILEGES 1. Check-Out Procedure--Resident students are responsible to personally check out and in at the residence hall when leaving and returning to campus, which includes seeing that their name appears on the off-campus pass or that their PCC Card has been scanned. Written off-campus passes should be obtained at one of the permission times, punched out, and filed in the pass box when leaving campus and punched in and left in the pass box at the desk when checking back on campus. Students should indicate on their pass whether they are missing a required activity, not missing a required activity or obtaining a blanket pass. Students must leave campus at the time they check out and must check in immediately upon returning. When walking off campus, students are to walk out the front campus gate, rather than walk down Rawson Lane. Students may not leave the campus before 5:30 a.m. Those who are out shopping and doing other routine things are required to be checked in by 10 p.m. However, students who are out with parents or out-of-town guests, baby-sitting, or visiting in a local home are permitted to come in at 10:25 p.m. on Fri., Sat., and Sun. 2. Written Permissions--An off-campus pass is necessary in these instances: a. To miss a required activity b. To visit in faculty, staff, or local homes c. To visit the Campus House d. To visit a faculty or staff apartment on campus e. Off-campus dating or mixed groups f. *To be off campus overnight (individual pass required) g. To destinations not on computer Failure to obtain written permission for the above activities will result in restriction to campus and demerits. *Students may only stay off campus overnight with parents, grandparents, married aunts and uncles, or married brothers and sisters. 3. Parental permissions--Written permission must be received from the parents of women under 21 or high school students (boys or girls) who wish to take cuts. It should be mailed directly to the Student Life Office (it may not be brought in by the student), and the letter must state the destination and means of transportation. A telephone call from the parent is also acceptable, though a letter is preferred. 4. Computer Check-out--In using the residence hall computer s to check off campus, use these steps. a. Touch "check-out." b. Scan the PCC Cards of those leaving together. c. Touch the destinations where you are going (limit of 10) d. Indicate whether you will be off campus in a mixed group. e. Touch the time you will be back. To scan in from off campus: a. Touch "check-in." b. Scan PCC Card. Women students under 21 must have parental permission to go off campus with anyone other tan PCC students or staff members an off-campus pass must be obtained in situations which require parental permission. On Sunday, students may scan out for 2 1/2 hours to go to a local restaurant. 5. Permission Locations--Written permissions are given to men students at the Ballard lobby desk and to women students at the Dixon Tower residence manager's office (4119) according to the schedule listed in the Activities Calendar. Passes will also be given at the residence hall lobby desks when the residence managers are on duty. 6. Voiding Permissions--Unused off-campus passes must be returned to the person giving [page 20] permissions no later than the next scheduled permission time. 7. Late Permissions--If a student fails to obtain a pass at one of the permission times, a residence manager is available Mon. through Thurs. evenings in the Commons. On weekends a residence manager can be contacted through the Information Desk. Demerits will be given to those who forget to obtain passes; however, if you receive surprise guests or a late invitation from campus parents, you will not receive demerits for obtaining a late pass. 8. Missing Required Activities--The residence hall computers do not give permission for missing a required activity. Students may only go off campus for a five-hour period of time during the week and an eight-hour period of time on weekends, except for weekend cuts or when with campus parents. 9. Beaches a. Fort Pickens: Women--For their safety and well-being, women going to the beach must be in groups of at least five and must stay together as a group. Each group must be accompanied by a junior or senior chaperone who is an APL or PL and has been a student at least two years at the College. There should be one chaperone per car. Students should not take a taxi to the beach. Women are to turn right after the toll bridge and drive west toward Fort Pickens to go to the beach. They may never drive east toward Navarre. During the fall semester and spring after March 1, women should drive past the Fort Pickens gate to avoid the crowded beaches. b. Navarre: Men--For their safety, men going to the beach must be in groups of at least three. Men are to bear left after the toll bridge and drive east no more than five miles past the residential area to the open beach space between Pensacola Beach and Navarre. They may never drive west toward Fort Pickens. c. Public beaches--Students are not permitted to be at the beach where there are a number of other people. The main public beach areas are off limits. d. Sunburn--Students who allow themselves to sunburn so that they are unable to attend class are subject to the standard penalty for missing class. 10. Women--For their safety and well-being, freshmen and sophomore women may go off campus in groups of three and juniors in twos. Seniors and those 21 and older may go off campus by themselves before 5 p.m. A group of two is required after 5 p.m. and is advisable during the day. A senior may take a freshman or sophomore off campus without a third person. Women who go off campus after 7 p.m. must go by automobile. For safety reasons we ask our women students not to go to the County Market/Brent Oaks Shopping Center after dark. During daylight hours, women students may go to this shopping area by walking down Brent Lane and over the overpass. Women students are never permitted to walk down the dirt road by the railroad tracks, nor are they permitted to go down Sycamore and cross the tracks under the overpass when going to the County Market shopping center. 11. Off Campus (Miscellaneous)--Circle K stores and the Boardwalk Mall on Santa Rosa Island are off limits to all students. The Chimneys and Bluffs areas along Scenic Highway are off limits at all times. High school students must obtain a pass and be in a group of at least three residence hall students when off campus and must have a college junior or senior in the off-campus group. Students may visit staff member sin their homes one time each month. Campus parents may be visited more often. The gate by the railroad tracks is kept locked during the weekend; students should walk down Brent Lane. Students are not to go to a destination which was not indicated when they checked off campus. College standards should always be maintained, even when students are off campus with their parents. R. RESIDENCE HALL BELL SCHEDULE Mon.-Fri. A.M. 7:50 Leave for Period I 8:50 Leave for Period II 9:50 Leave for Chapel 9:55 Residence Halls Close 10:45 Chapel Ends 11:50 Leave for Period IV P.M. 12:50 Leave for Period V 1:50 Leave for Period VI 2:50 Leave for Period VII 3:50 Leave for Period VII 4:50 Leave for Period IX 7:00-9:30 Quiet Hours (M, T, R) 10:15-10:30 Prayer Group (M, T, R) 10:55/11:00 Lights Out Sat. P.M. 10:30-10:45 Hall Meeting 10:55/11:00 Lights Out Sun A.M. 8:10 Leave for Early Service 9:40 Leave for Sunday School 9:45 Residence Halls Close P.M. 5:40 Leave for Church 5:45 Residence Halls Close 10:55/11:00 Lights Out [page 21] Exceptions Wed. P.M. 6:40 Leave for Church Service 6:45 Residence Halls Close 10:00 Quiet Hours End Fri. P.M. 10:30-10:45 Prayer Group 10:55/11:00 Lights Out Sat. P.M. 3:10 1:55/7:25 Pick up dates for FAS Sun. P.M. 3:10 Leave for Vespers 3:15 Residence Halls Close S. RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS 23 YEARS OLD AND OLDER 1. Off Campus--Residence hall students who are 23 years old or older should always scan or sign out or obtain a pass when leaving campus. They may be away on overnight cuts as well as weekend cuts; however, attendance at College functions such as Fine Arts Series, Vespers, Bible Conference, Commencement Contests, etc., is required. Procedures for going to the beach are the same as for others students except that 23 and older students may go in groups of two. Students should always leave the beach before dark. On Fri.-Sun., 23 and older students may sign out until 10:25 p.m.; however, on Mon.-Thurs., they must return to campus by 10 p.m. Since Sun. is considered a day of rest, shopping should be handled on another day. Twenty-three and older students may date off campus without a chaperone. For testimony's sake students should never go to the beach as couples, be at a park after dark, or visit in the home of unmarried members of the opposite sex. 2. Residence Halls--Older students are assigned to one area of the residence hall so that the atmosphere on the floor will be quieter and less disturbing. A floorleader will come into rooms in that area at 11 p.m. to be sure students are in the building, however older students are not required to be in bed. Those who stay up after 11 p.m. should be quiet so they do not disturb sleeping residents. They may stay up in their room or in the hall. 3. Sunday School/Collegian Meeting--Older students may attend the Sunday school of their academic classification or the 23 and older class. Collegian meetings are optional for 23 and older students. Since the residence halls are locked, they may go to the Library to study. [page 22] SPIRITUAL LIFE The Christian life does not develop spontaneously, but the wonderful atmosphere at PCC will help you cultivate and maintain your Christian growth. As you take advantage of the opportunities at PCC, your life will be blessed, and you will mature as an adult and as a Christian. A. PERSONAL DEVOTIONS The most important part of your day should be your time alone with the Lord. Your own private devotional time will do much to help you claim God's promise of perfect peace to those whose minds are stayed on Him (Isa. 26:3). The Scriptures say our time with the Lord should be private. "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." (Matt. 6:6) Prayer rooms are located in each residence hall and provide a quiet place for you to have your devotions. Couples desiring to have devotions together are permitted to do so in the Social Hall during regularly scheduled hours. B. COLLEGE CHAPEL Daily chapel services are a time when the college family meets together to hear the Word of God preached. Because of the important role which the chapel services play in our college life, full-time students and residence hall graduate students are required to attend. Chapel seats are assigned each semester. If a student has guests who wish to attend chapel, he should ask the usher to seat the guests in the area reserved for them. The student should sit in his assigned seat. All students, including high school resident students, should read the student bulletin boards daily. Chapel announcements are posted on the Academic Center bulletin board for the benefit of those who did not attend chapel. C. CHURCH SERVICES The focal point of the spiritual life at Pensacola Christian College is Campus Church which provides a home church away from home. Opportunities are available for students to be involved in the youth ministry, Awana program, children's churches, and nursery. Students involved in these ministries should miss only one church service per week. Residence hall and town students who are not permanent residents of this area attend the church services of Campus Church. These services include Sunday school, the Sunday morning and evening services, and the Wednesday evening service. To help us get everyone seated before church begins, students may not congregate outside the Dale Horton Auditorium before church services. Students should plan to meet their dates and friends at the residence halls rather than in front of the auditorium. Once you meet your date or friends you should go into the Dale Horton Auditorium without loitering outside or in the lobby. All students are to be seated five minutes before the service is to begin. Couples may not linger in the church following services as the Dale Horton Auditorium is considered an unchaperoned area immediately after the service. Students are required to attend Sunday school classes, class meetings, etc., on the basis of their official classification. The official classification is listed on the student's welcome card. Any question about classification should be referred to the Records Office. Since practicing sign language or song leading during church services or at other public gatherings is distracting, students who practice sign language during church services should sit in the deaf section. Cameras and tape recorders are not permitted in church, chapel, classes, or any college program. D. CHRISTIAN SERVICE The College believes that every student should be involved in Christian service. Therefore, we encourage each student to go out weekly on a Christian [page 23] service activity. The exercise of your faith in various Christian service activities will contribute to your spiritual growth and effectiveness in the Lord's work. 1. General--Christian service groups should consist of at least three students. Questions regarding Christian Service should be directed to the Student Life Office. Music performed must pass the music check. 2. Women students may go in groups of two on daytime door-to-door visitation in neighborhoods approved by the Student Life Office. They may not enter a home unless the wife is present. A male student may drive for a women's Christian Service providing he is not dating a member of the group. 3. Check-Out Procedures--When leaving campus, student should scan out indicating where they are going on Christian Service by touching the number corresponding with their particular activity. When returning to campus, they should scan in. 4. Dress--Students leaving campus for Christian service activities are expected to dress in keeping with College standards and should remember that they represent the College as well as the Lord. E. SCRIPTURAL POSITIONS 1. Charismatic Movement--Pensacola Christian College takes a definite stand against the modern-day charismatic movement. We stand against the un-Scriptural emphasis that is espoused by the charismatic movement, the erroneous interpretation of the Scriptures by the movement, and the divisiveness that the charismatic movement often creates. Without meaning to be unfriendly or unkind to anyone, we feel it is only fair to say the above at the very outset of our relationship. Students are not permitted to participate in or promote charismatic activities. 2. Hyper-Calvinism--It has been the observation of the College that students who take a stand for hyper-Calvinism tend to spend time discussing these beliefs instead of accepting their responsibility of witnessing to others. Therefore, Pensacola Christian College does not permit the promotion of hyper-Calvinistic beliefs. [page 24] STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Pensacola Christian College has a self-contained campus very much like a city with a full range of services and activities available to campus members. These services and activities range from campus security to a full-time local church, Christian service activities, chapel services (four per week), athletic programs including men's intercollegiate basketball and wrestling and women's intercollegiate volleyball, as well as an intramural sports program involving 44 men's and women's collegians. Students experience a full social life with friendships and dating to Campus Church activities, many intercollegiate and collegian sports activities, fine arts programs (plays, opera, concerts, Vespers services), and speech and music recitals. Students also enjoy spending time with a "friend," sharing a snack at the Palms Grille; meeting for breakfast or lunch in Varsity; playing tennis; playing Ping-Pong, miniature golf, racquetball, or wallyball, or bowling or ice skating in the Sports Center; dating in the Social Hall; and attending off-campus dating outings and other special off-campus dating experiences. A myriad of social opportunities allows students to cultivate healthy relationships which honor the Lord Jesus Christ. Such wholesome activities foster communication, spiritual growth, and lasting relationships. Leadership opportunities abound--whether it be class or student body offices, collegian offices, residence hall floorleaders, sports teams, cheerleaders, ushers, ensemble members security, work leadership, etc. More than 1,000 work assistance campus jobs provide students opportunities to work their way through college. These pluses are made available through our "city," where students have the opportunity to receive the best in educational experiences at an affordable price! Some policies may vary for male and female students for safety and personal security reasons. A. PERSONAL STANDARDS The College has as its stated purpose to train young people for Christian service while it equips them for their professional field. The standard for Christians contemplating such leadership is considerably high than standards of the world or even standards for local church membership. The College desires that each student develop personal standards based upon such Biblical principles as yieldedness and obedience to God, concern for others, and a close walk with God. Based on these expectations from the Lord and as a distinctively Christian institution, Pensacola Christian College has designed policies to aid students in developing their Christian testimony and in living lives that are above reproach. Therefore, students at Pensacola Christian College may not participate in worldly activities such as dancing, gambling (including the lottery), renting or watching video movies, movie-going, and card playing, whether on campus or off campus. Of course, the possession or use of liquor, nonmedical drugs, or tobacco, or the use of profanity or obscenity in any form is not allowed. Under no circumstances will pornography, premarital or extramarital sex, homosexuality, or other sex perversions be allowed. Students who participate in the above activities will be subject to administrative withdrawal. It is further expected that students exercise Christian discretion and restrain in the choice of entertainment, including, but not limited to, radio, recordings, and various forms of literature, such as fleshly magazines and books. Video or board games that are of the occult, Satanic, or contain graphic violence or nudity are not permitted. Pensacola Christian is above all else a Christian institution in both philosophy and practice. We firmly believe there is no place at PCC for worldly practices or divisions so common among other institutions of higher learning. Pensacola Christian has the reputation of having a student body with an excellent spirit with every student treated equally and fairly regardless of nationality, race, or background. Therefore, any student who promotes division or a divisive spirit through symbols, pictures, writing, flags, banners, slogans or any divisive activism is out of harmony with the standards and Christian philosophy of Pensacola Christian and may be withdrawn or refused reenrollment at the discretion of the administration. The College is well aware that observance of these regulations does not comprise man's total responsibility to God and hence does not necessarily indicate that a person is living a life of complete commitment to Christ. However, the willingness to adhere to these regulations exhibits maturity and spiritual concern for [page 25] the well-being of others and is generally characteristic of those diligently seeking to do God's will. B. DATING In a day of moral decay such as America is experiencing, it is important that the believer take special care to see that his conduct reflect Biblical standards. This is especially true in the realm of dating. To assure that our students conduct themselves above question with members of the opposite sex, students must observe the following regulations. 1. Dating Events--Students may date at church services, certain weekend sports activities, special College functions such as recitals, Vespers, plays, and Fine Arts Series, as well as at other specified times. Students may arrive at collegian games 15 minutes before game time and 45 minutes before Eagles games. Men students may meet women students at the residence halls before church services, Fine Arts Series, and Vespers, but not before meals. Couples may walk back to the residence hall from church services, meals, Fine Arts Series, and Vespers, but not from any other evening events. 2. Social Hours begin at 7:30 a.m. Mon. through Fri., 8:30 a.m. Sat., and 9:25 a.m. Sun., and end following the evening meal. Students of the opposite sex are not to be together before social hours except for approved Christian service activities or breakfast. Students who eat breakfast before social hours need to meet and say good-bye at breakfast. Couples may walk across campus together during social hours, provided that one member of the couple has business at the destination. Couples may not walk together to the Academy. Couples and mixed groups including dates who are not students, may be together after social hours inside the Commons and Sports Center and at approved sports events, but must meet and part inside that location. 3. Commons/The Palms Grille--Couples may socialize in the Commons during the following times. M-R 7:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. F 7:30 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. Sa 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. Su 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Couples may also socialize in the Palms Grille after they have made purchases. Students may study in the Commons and the Palms Grille during the day and in the evenings when the Sports Center is open (purchase necessary in the Palms Grille). Because of crowded conditions, students may not study in the Commons after 7 p.m. on Wed. and Sun. Students may not leave personal belongings in the Commons during chapel. Items left in the Commons will be taken to Lost and Found. Students should purchase food from the Palms Grille rather than bringing food from local restaurants into the Commons or the Commons Plaza. Games may be played by dating couples or mixed groups in the Social Hall rather than the Commons. Men should wear ties in the Commons on Sundays, and appropriate behavior and attire is expected at all times. We ask students not to tilt chairs or place feet on furniture. For the benefit of all, students are to place all food items and wrappers in the trash receptacles as they leave the area. If a vending machine does not work properly, please do not shake or bang on the machine, but report the problem to The Bookstore cashier. When the Commons closes, women students are to exit through the northwest doors by the Palms Grill and men students exit through the northeast doors by the mailboxes. Students may reserve the Patio Room and the Gazebo Room for parties by signing up at least two days in advance at the Palms Grille. 4. Commons Plaza--Students may be on the Commons plaza Mon. through Fri. from 7:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. or dusk, whichever comes first. Sat. and Sun. students may use the plaza (Sat. from 9 a.m. until 5:45 p.m.; Sun. after church until 3 p.m.) 5. Social Hall--Students may take guests to the Social Hall any time the Social Hall is open. The stair towers for going to the Social Hall are as follows: Men--the outside stairs by The Bookstore; Women--the inside stairs by the Post Office. Women students are to sign in and out at the Social Hall desk. Men should wear ties on Sundays. The Social Hall is closed during Eagles home basketball games. Siblings who want to make conference calls home may use the extension phones in the conference room. 6. Sports Center--Students can enjoy bowling, racquetball, wallyball, table tennis, miniature golf, checkers, and ice skating at the Sports Center. There are also two weight rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Chewing gum in the Sports Center is not permitted. [page 26] Management reserves the right to limit the use of the Sports Center to anyone at any time. Everyone participating in all Sports Center activities (including racquetball and ice skating) does so at his own risk. Pensacola Christian College does not provide accident insurance. PCC Cards are needed for admission to the Sports Center. If you have out-of-town guests that you want to visit the Sports Center, they need a visitor's name tag from the security guard on duty at the Sports Center. Your guests must accompany you while in the Sports Center. Guests must meet the students' dress code to enter the Sports Center. Guests that do not meet the dress code and yet who want to see the facility need to be encouraged to go on the tour of the facility that regularly meets and leaves at the Information Desk. Students who have their own skates pay the same fee to skate as others. Those not paying the skating fee or bowling, racquetball, and wallyball fees will receive up to 100 demerits. Men and women must meet and say goodbye inside the Sports Center. Students should not arrive at the Sports Center before the building opens. Women students walk to the Sports Center down the Main Drive sidewalk between the Dale Horton Auditorium and CoGeneration Plant. Men students should use the sidewalk east of the Library and tennis courts. To reserve a party time, sign up at The Hub. 7. Tennis Courts--Two or more couples or one couple and two additional girls may use the main tennis courts on Mon. through Fri. afternoons and Sat. from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Couples must sign up in advance in the Student Life Office. Students may change into their recreational attire in the residence halls. Men should wear long pants when women are present. Court shoes, not jogging shoes, must be worn on the tennis courts. 8. Dating Reminders--Couples may not loiter at any place on campus but should visit at the designated places and times. Students may not socialize on the benches in front of the residence halls or other unchaperoned locations on campus. Couples are not permitted to be alone in classrooms or other areas of any building or unchaperoned. Students should not visit with guests of the opposite sex in the residence hall lobbies but should go over to the Commons to visit. There is to be no physical contact between members of the opposite sex. 9. Off-Campus Dating--Residence hall women may date off campus when accompanied by an approved chaperone. High school students (both men and women) are to be accompanied by an approved chaperone when dating off campus. The chaperone is considered the guest of the students and campus dating standards apply. A list of approved chaperones is available in the Student Life Office. Questions regarding chaperoning should be directed to the Associate Dean of Student Life. Residence hall women may date their student boyfriend (undergraduate, graduate, or GA) off campus with his parents as chaperones to University and Cordova Malls and local restaurants. Parental permission is needed for women students under 21. Students who are going off campus in mixed groups must declare this when obtaining their passes or scanning out. Any students who meet off campus as couples or in mixed groups without written permission and without an authorized chaperone will be automatically withdrawn from the College. This includes someone who is not a student. 10. Miscellaneous Dating--Residence hall men may date town students with written permission from the Dean of Student Life. Men 20 years old or juniors may date faculty/staff members off campus without a chaperone to local homes and restaurants. They may also date on campus, as can women students dating faculty/staff, to the Social Hall, the Palms Grille, at church services, Fine Arts Series, Vespers, and recitals. Students must meet and leave their dates at these on-campus locations. They may also date off campus in the home of married faculty/staff and other local homes (no more than once per month in a particular home). Resident men may date a woman student in her home provided a parent is present. Campus dating standards apply. 11. Graduate Students/23 and Older Students--Graduate students may date each other on or off campus without approved chaperones. Graduate [page 27] students may date undergraduates if the undergraduate students are at least 20 years old or juniors. Graduate men may date undergraduate women on or off campus provided an approved chaperone is present. Graduate women may date undergraduate men off campus without a chaperone. Graduate students may also date faculty/staff members on or off campus without chaperones, provided the faculty/staff member is not the student's instructor. Students who are 23 years old and older or who have a bachelor's degree have the same dating privileges as graduate students. C. DRESS CODE We do not feel that "clothes make the person." You will find that our emphasis at Pensacola Christian College is on the inward quantities of character. With this in mind, you will not need a large, expensive wardrobe. 1. Men--Hair should be cut in such a way that it does not come over the ears, eyebrows, or collar. Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear. Styles related to counterculture, such as hair style or color, clothing, and jewelry, are not acceptable. Men must be clean shaven--no beards or mustaches are permitted. Belts should be worn with pants which have belt loops. Socks should always be worn. Attire/Occasion Formal or Semiformal: Tuxedo or dress suit with shirt and tie/Banquets, Fine Arts Series Sunday Dress: Coat with matching or complementary slacks, dress shirt and tie, dress shoes/Church services, evening meals, Sunday meals, recitals, Vespers, forums, and seminars Morning Dress: *Dress slacks, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes/Morning classes, chapel, and breakfast Afternoon Dress; Neat, collared shirt (no tie necessary) and *dress slacks/Afternoon classes, off campus, Saturday meals, Friday evening meal, sports events Casual Dress: Jeans (no stone-washed denim), sweatsuits, sweatshirts, T-shirts, tennis shoes/Work, recreation, designated areas. Corduroy jeans and jean-style pants made of any fabric are considered jeans. Men should wear long pants and shirts to and from the beach. Tennis shoes may not be worn off campus except when going to the beach. Jean jackets or stone-washed denim may not be worn. Sports Center: Casual pants (Dockers, Bugle Boy, etc.) , nylon jogging suits. We ask that no caps, Levi's/jeans, denim, sweatpants, sweatshirts, or spandex be worn. Collared shirts (no writing or pictures) should be worn. PCC T-shirts and sweatshirts are appropriate. Physical Education Classes: Pensacola Christian College gym trunks and T-shirts (purchased on campus) and white gym shoes and socks. *no pegged or patch-pocket pants. 2. Women--Dress and skirt lengths and slits should come no higher than the top of the kneecap when sitting and standing. Culottes, split skirts, and walking shorts should meet the skirt length standard and be full enough to look more like skirts than pants. Dress necklines should be modest; no sundresses or spaghetti straps. Except for participation in recreational activities and on campus on Saturdays, our ladies wear hosiery outside the residence hall. Anything immodest, tight, formfitting, scant, backless, and low in the neckline is unacceptable. Shirts with tails should always be tucked in. Styles relating to counterculture, such as hair style or color, unusual nail color, clothing, and jewelry, are not acceptable. No pants or shorts, please. Young ladies should dress in a manner that others will focus on the face and particularly the eyes, for some say, "the eyes are the mirror of the soul." Although the wearing of multiple earrings has become common in the world, PCC ladies are asked to wear a maximum of two sets. These should be worn in the ear lobes only. Attire/Occasion Formal or Semiformal: Formal, semiformal dresses/Banquets, Fine Arts Series Sunday Dress: Dresses, skirts and blouses or sweaters, dress suits/Church services, recitals, Sunday meals, Vespers forums, and seminars School Dress: Casual dresses, jumpers, skirts and blouses or sweaters/Classes, chapel Casual Dress: Jean skirts, culottes, walking shorts, split skirts, and tennis shoes/ Work where casual wear is appropriate, recreational activities. No pants or shorts are permitted. Jean jackets or stone-washed denim may not be worn. Swimsuits should be one-piece and not French-cut. Sports Center: General activities--Skirts, culottes, or loose-fitting walking shorts (to the top of the kneecap). No sweatshirts, sweatpants, jean skirts, denim, spandex, tank tops, T-shirts, caps, or writing or pictures (except PCC shirts) on clothing. Ice skating--Skirts, culottes, loose-fitting walking shorts (to the top of the kneecap) with optional opaque tights or spandex tights. Loose-fitting nylon jogging suits may be worn. Change into skating attire in the skating area restrooms; change back to general activity attire before entering the recreation area. Physical Education Classes: Royal blue culottes or walking shorts (loose-fitting and to the top of [page 28] the kneecap), a royal-blue polo shirt, and white gym shoes and socks. The shirt, culottes, or walking shorts may be purchased on campus. 3. All Students a. Returning to Campus Students returning to campus following holidays or the summer must be dressed and have haircuts according to College standards when they arrive on campus. Students should dress according to College standards when leaving for cuts or holidays. b. Sweatshirts and T-Shirts Sweatshirts and T-Shirts are acceptable wear for participation in recreational activities and for work responsibilities where casual wear is appropriate. Students should not wear sweatshirts or T-shirts to classes, to evening meals, in the Commons, as spectators at athletic events, in the Sports Center, or off campus. Shirts or jackets with pictures or words (other than your name) may not be worn outside the residence halls or in the main lobby of the residence halls. The exception is official PCC shirts (including official collegian shirts) which may be worn any time as afternoon class dress. Men are not required to wear a tie to morning classes on collegian meeting days; however, a collared shirt must be worn with their collegian shirt. In order to promote an esprit de corps, it is traditional at most colleges for students not to wear articles of clothing which have names of high schools, other colleges, or schools attached. In keeping with this tradition, Pensacola Christian College students may not wear jackets, sweaters, or any other articles of clothing which are identified with other institutions. c. Denim Chambray and denim-type articles of clothing may be worn only where casual attire is permitted. They may not be worn as class dress. d. Tennis shoes Tennis shoes are appropriate for casual dress, P.E., and the Sports Center. e. Hats Hats may be worn where casual wear is permitted. Hats may not be worn backward. Since class dress is required for spectators at sporting events, hats may not be worn. D. MARRIAGE A residence hall student must have completed his junior year or be 21 years of age and have permission of the Student Life Office to get married and remain a student at the College. [page 29] REGULATIONS AND POLICIES Just as every other community must have policies for the citizens to follow, so PCC has policies for the overall well being of the PCC campus. Within those policies or regulations, it is the desire of the Board of Directors and Administration to have a "clean," God-honoring student body where the students can place their heads on their pillows each night with clean hearts and minds before God. Within this wholesome atmosphere, the student has the opportunity to grow spiritually and mature in the Lord, to develop personal responsibility, to select the right kind of true friends, to excel academically, and to prepare for Christian leadership. With these goals in mind, the PCC policies are reinforced through a demerit system, which we have found to be a reasonable system. When a total of fewer than 15 demerits is received, the demerits are canceled at the end of the semester. Approximately 33 percent of all students receive fewer than 15 demerits, which reflects the individual's growth in self-discipline and personal responsibility. A. DEMERIT SYSTEM 1. Definition of Terms a. Student Demerit Record A student demerit record is a listing of the number of demerits a student has accumulated. This total is on the Individual Demerit List. The student may also request his total at Discipline Committee or from the Student Life Office. b. Discipline Committee The members of the Discipline Committee are representatives of the Student Life Office and faculty members who meet to hear the student's information on a reported violation when the violation is of such a nature not to jeopardize the student's enrollment in the College. The student meets before the representative who assesses the demerits or adjusts some penalties according to the code listing. The Discipline Committee is located in AC 411. c. Student Court The Student Court is an appeals court for students desiring an appeal of the Discipline Committee decision. Student Court meets each Wed., Thurs., and Fri. at 4 p.m. in AC 411. The court includes a student, a faculty representative, and an administrator from the Student Life Office. d. Appeals Committee The Appeals Committee is for a student whose number of possible demerits would subject him to dismissal from the College. Committee members will include those who normally participate in the College discipline program, as well as those who are not in its day-by-day function, including a representative of the student body. This committee is called into being by the Student Life Office when they become aware that a student may reach 150 demerits. The student may appear before the Appeals Committee to present his case. Once the student presents his information, the Appeals Committee then must act on the evidence and inform the student of the consequences of his action. e. Campused List A list of campused and socialed students (see #3, p. 30) is entered into the computer each Friday afternoon. 2. How the Demerit System Works--When a student violates College regulations, he is reported to the Discipline Committee by means of a demerit slip. Each Fri. afternoon the "check-out" computers in the residence halls and the DC computer in the Library will be updated for the current demerits coming through Discipline Committee. Each student is responsible to check his DC listing by scanning their PCC Card each weekend to determine if he must attend D.C. If a student required to attend fails to appear before the Discipline Committee, he will receive demerits for being absent from Discipline Committee. If a student has demerits coming through DC which he feels are not accurate but which do not [page 30] require him to attend DC, the student must attend DC that same week to appeal those demerits. Form time to time, a student may feel he has been wrongfully assessed demerits at the Discipline Committee. The student may set up an appointment at the Student Life Office, and if the administrator determines the student was given demerits unfairly, he may cancel or reduce the number of demerits. If the student still feels he has not been dealt with fairly, he may submit within one week a written explanation of his case to the Office of Collegian Activities receptionist to bring before the Student Court. The Student Court will consider the appeal and make a final decision. There are times when the Student Life Office must deal with a situation immediately rather than allow the demerit system to run its course. When this occurs, the student will be called in to give an explanation for his actions. If the infraction falls within specified demerit guidelines, these demerits are assessed. The student again has the option of appealing to the Deans, and if another appeal is desired, may appeal in writing to the Dean of Student Life, who will present the appeal to the Student Court. If it appears a student is entitled to 150 or more demerits, an appointment may be set up with the Appeals Committee whereby the student may personally appeal and thereby await the Appeals Committee. 3. Disciplinary Action--Whenever students behave inappropriately with members of the opposite sex, they are "socialed." For two weeks they may not communicate with anyone of the opposite sex. The student signs a form stating he will abide by this regulation. When a student accumulates 50 demerits, a letter is sent home to his parents, informing them why he has received those demerits. When a student accumulates 75 demerits, he is "campused" for two weeks and may not leave campus except for work responsibilities. The student is required to sign a form stating that he will comply by not going off campus. At 75 demerits, a student may also be removed from elected offices that he may hold. At 100 demerits, he is again campused for two weeks. If a student accumulates 100 demerits for two consecutive semesters, he is denied reenrollment the following semester. At 125 demerits, he is campused a third time for two weeks. Students who receive 150 demerits in a semester will be dismissed from the College. Students who are dismissed must follow a withdrawal process conducted by the Student Life Office. Dismissed students are required to leave campus within 24 hours. 4. Possible Dismissal--When a student is perceived by the Administration to have been involved in disciplinary problems that could result in possible dismissal, he is placed with a floorleader until the disciplinary situation has been thoroughly investigated and resolved and the student is either allowed to remain on campus as a student or is asked to leave. Students in this position may not communicate with persons other than the floorleader and may not make phone calls, with the exception of calling parents or legal guardians. 5. Communication with Pastor/Parents--The College reserves the right, at its discretion, to communicate with a student's parents and/or pastor on any situation involving a student. B. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR WHICH DEMERITS ARE GIVEN 1-3 Demerits *Minor residence hall violations (such as failing room inspection, quiet-hours and lights-out violations, etc.) *Tardiness Failure to follow pass procedure Littering Failure to follow dining hall procedures *Improper dress *Chewing gum in buildings 5 demerits Failure to answer official call slips or notes Residence hall violations such as cooking in room, studying after lights out, failure to pass White Glove, etc. Failure to follow ushers' instruction Borrowing *Improper off-campus dress/immodest women's dress Violation of hair code 10 demerits Absent from required meeting, rehearsal Horseplay, practical jokes *Disrespect, bad attitude, or disobedience Questionable magazines *Music violations *Profanity, foul language Setting off library alarm *subject to increased demerits for repeated violation 25 demerits Absent from required activity Borrowing automobile Improper use of assigned keys Off campus without a pass or scanning out 50 demerits Improper social behavior (plus possible social campus) Possession or use of fireworks Plagiarism (plus zero on paper) In another room after lights out Malicious horseplay (plus any financial restitution) Lying, giving false information, or any form of deception 75-100 demerits Cheating (plus zero on test or grade) Unauthorized possession of firearms or weapons Possession or use of tobacco Obscene or abusive language or behavior Attendance at a movie theater or viewing of video/DVD movies Possession of and/or viewing of pornographic material Illegal use of computer software [page 31] 75-100 demerits Disruption of a public gathering or function Discharging a false fire alarm Tampering with a fire alarm or smoke detector 150 demerits Forging an official document or falsification of information on an official document Couples or mixed groups meeting off campus without written permission Possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs, or association with those involved Cheating on midterm or final exams Stealing or possession of stolen property, telephone, or computer fraud Duplicating keys Sexual misconduct, immorality (and/or any state of undress) Visiting in a residence room or motel room of the opposite sex Participation in unauthorized petition, newsletter, demonstration, protest, or riot Assault or attempted assault Violence or threat of violence Involvement with witchcraft, séances, or any other satanic or demonic activity Gambling Accumulation of 150 demerits will automatically withdraw a student from the College. The Administration reserves the right to make any changes in the discipline procedures as the situation warrants. The above list is general and not comprehensive. [page 32] ACADEMIC LIFE Pensacola Christian College is dedicated to excellence in academics and committed to training young adults for Christian service, regardless of their chosen vocation. Therefore, it is assumed that your primary purpose for attending college is to become well-prepared for life and your chosen vocation. Naturally, in college a large portion of your time will be spent in academic pursuits. Since the Lord has given you the opportunity to attend college, satisfactory academic achievement is important not only to please the Lord, but also for your continuation in college. The information provided concerning academic life is to help you understand how the academic program functions at Pensacola Christian College. Being aware of the following academic information will help prevent misunderstandings. Additional academic information may be found in the current college catalog. A. GRADING SYSTEM Grade reports are issued at midterm and after semester final examinations. Midterm grades are not entered on the student's permanent record. The grade report will include the letter grade you have earned, the number of credit hours you have completed, the grade points you have received, your grade point average for the semester, and your cumulative grade point average. If you think there is a discrepancy on your grade report, it is your responsibility to contact the course instructor through a written letter addressed to the Registrar. 1. Grade Symbols and Codes--"A" indicates a SUPERIOR grade. It indicates a high degree of attainment and reflects independent work, originality, completeness and accuracy of knowledge, as well as effective use of knowledge. "B" indicates GOOD work, which is considered achievement considerably above the accepted standard. It involves taking the initiative to produce quality work, the ability to organize work, and the ability to comprehend, retain, and apply subject matter. "C" indicates AVERAGE work. It is the average grade earned by a student of normal ability who allows an appropriate amount of time for his studies and who puts forth consistent effort. "D" indicates a PASSING grade. It denotes a limited knowledge of the subject matter, and the work falls below the acceptable standard in quality or quantity. However this grade is sufficient to be counted in the hours for graduation if it is balance by good or superior work in other courses. Normally, a "D" grade is not transferable to other colleges. "F" indicates a FAILING grade. It represents an inadequate attainment and signifies that the student is not capable of doing the work or has made little or no effort to do so. I-incomplete P-passed W-withdrew AU-audit WF-withdrew failing NG-no grade WU=withdrew auditing CR-credit 2. Grade Point System--Each letter grade a student earns is worth a numerical value called grade points. Grade points are assigned according to the following scale: Grade Grade points A = 4 per credit hour B = 3 per credit hour C = 2 per credit hour D = 1 per credit hour F = 0 per credit hour WF = 0 per credit hour *I = 0 per credit hour W, P, AU, NG CR = 0 grade points (These are not computed in the grade point average) *When a student completes the work for the course, the "incomplete" is erased and the student's grace point average is adjusted accordingly. All "incompletes" must be made up before the first day of midterms the following semester. 3. Grade Point Average (GPA)--For graduation a student must earn a 2.00, "C" grade point average at Pensacola Christian College. The GPA is simply a numerical measure of a student's overall academic achievement. The grade point average is found by dividing total grade points earned by total credit hours taken. The procedures on p. 33 are used in computing the GPA. [page 33] When a course is repeated, the highest grade is calculated into the grade point average. Procedure for computing GPA Grade Credit Grade Course Points Hours Point No. Grade Earned Attempted Totals BI 101 A 4 X 2 = 8 EN 101 C 2 X 3 = 6 HI 101 B 3 X 3 = 9 MA 111 B 3 X 3 = 9 PE 101 A 4 X 1 = 4 SP 101 C 2 X 3 = 6 ___ ___ 15 42 Grade Point Average: 42/ 15 = 2.80 4. Grade Point Deficiency--Students are routinely informed of a grade point deficiency (grade point average less than the 2.00 required for graduation). This information is based on course work taken at Pensacola Christian College and is not affected by transfer work. 5. Classification--A student's classification is determined by the number of credit hours he has earned, not attempted (including transfer credit). The number of credit hours needed to attain each classification is listed in the current college catalog. 6. Graduation--Seniors and all other upcoming graduates bear complete responsibility for having earned the proper credits and sufficient grade points for graduation. 7. Academic Honors a. Semester Scholastic Honors--The Registrar's office will publish the President's List of those students who achieve a grade point average of 4.00 for the semester grading period and a Dean's List of those students who achieve a grade point average of 3.00 or higher for the semester grading period. A student must be carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours and must not have any "Incompletes," "Ds," "Fs," or "WFs" for that semester in order to qualify for these honors. b. Graduation Scholastic Honors--To qualify for academic honors, a student must have earned at least a 3.50 grade point average for his entire academic record, have completed at least 60 hours at Pensacola Christian College, and have completed all graduation requirements for a four-year degree. The scholastic honors are as follows: Cum laude--3.50-3.69 grade point average Magna cum laude--3.70-3.84 grade point average Summa cum laude--3.85-4.00 grade point average B. TRANSCRIPT RECORDS Each student's academic achievement is recorded on a permanent record which is kept in the Records Office. A student who submits a signed request will receive a copy of his permanent record. The first transcript or copy of a student's academic record will be issued without charge. Any additional copies will be issued at a fee of $5.50 each. The Records Office will not issue any transcripts of a student's record for any student whose account is not paid in full. C. ATTENDANCE 1. Class Attendance--All students taking a course are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Students missing more than a week of scheduled classes automatically lose one full letter grade; students missing more than two weeks receive "F" for the course unless otherwise exempted by the Administration. 2. Because of concentrated semesters and Interterm break in January, class cuts are not granted. D. WITHDRAWAL 1. From a Course--To withdraw from a class, a student must obtain written permission from the Registrar and submit it to the Records office. For a student to change his major, he must obtain written permission from the Registrar and submit it to the Records Office. To drop a course without receiving a failing grade, a student must withdraw from the course by the end of the first four weeks of the semester. Courses dropped after this time will show a grade of "WF." A drop fee will be charged. 2. From the College--After a student has enrolled in the College, any action that would cause the student to leave the College before routine completion of the semester (voluntary or involuntary) will be considered a withdrawal. A student whose circumstances force him to withdraw from college must have a withdrawal form properly executed by the Student Life Office during regular office hours. Refunds from a student's PCC Card will be put on the student's account. PCC Cards will be collected from the student and destroyed upon withdrawal. The student should contact AmSouth Bank for a replacement ATM card. If the withdrawal is deemed honorable by the Student Life Office and if all financial obligations have been met, the student's permanent record will show an honorable withdrawal and a grade of "W." Unregistered withdrawals and other dishonorable withdrawals will show a dishonor- [page 33] able withdrawal and a grade of "W." A student who does not follow proper procedures will be given a dishonorable withdrawal. Students who become involved with civil authority or the law in such a manner that the College deems it reflects upon the College's Christian testimony will be required to withdraw from the institution. A student who finds it necessary to withdraw from the college should consult the current college catalog for the college policy regarding refunds. E. EXAMS AND PAPERS 1. Originality of Work a. Cheating--Dishonesty of any kind, including cheating, is a clear contradiction of Scriptural principles and will not be tolerated. Any student who cheats may place his continued college enrollment in jeopardy and will be dealt with by the Discipline Committee. Any student who cheats on a midterm or final examination will be dismissed. b. Plagiarism is academic dishonesty; it is the failure to give proper credit in the acceptable manner for the work of another. Any work submitted by a student in any course is expected to be his own unless proper credit is given to the source. Any student who plagiarizes will receive a zero for the work and will be dealt with by the Discipline Committee. 2. Typing of Papers--The College standard for appropriate style and form for term papers is found in Kate Turabian's A Manual for Writers (6th Edition). Each student should be familiar with the guidelines in this book and should follow those guidelines when writing term papers. Those who type papers for other students are expected to reproduce copy verbatim. Corrections, whether grammatical, spelling, or otherwise, should be done by the author. Students should not ask office personnel to do any typing for them. F. CODE OF COMPUTER ETHICS Students will have use of the computing resources of Pensacola Christian College. Copyright laws and licensing agreements govern the computer software used on these resources. Under United States copyright laws, no person may duplicate or distribute a work without the express permission of the author(s). Commercial software vendors do not generally grant permission to duplicate their products; however, there are two categories of software which do allow copying and distribution of the product: public domain and "shareware." Pensacola Christian College stringently obeys these laws and agreements. Students having access to PCC computer resources must adhere to general copyright laws and licensing agreements as well as this Code of Computer Ethics: 1. It is unlawful for any student to make copies of computer software that is owned by the College. 2. Any program designated by the author(s) as "shareware" may be freely copied and distributed according to the express permission of the author(s). If a student continues to use a program, he is expected to register that program with the author(s) by paying a fee. Students continuing to use unregistered shareware products may be in violation of United States copyright law. 3. It is wrong to tamper with someone else's computer. If you have permission to use another machine, make sure that you leave everything the way you found it. Pensacola Christian College subscribes to this Code of Computer Ethics and requires that all students adhere to it completely. G. FACULTY 1. Availability to Advise--Faculty will be glad to help you with any academic problem during their posted office hours or by special agreement. However, we ask our students to remember that faculty offices are private and are designed to be used for business purposes. Faculty are not available during midterm or final examinations to discuss grades or help students study; these matters should be taken care of before exam week. 2. Appropriate Attitude--Students should exemplify a Christian spirit of kindness and courtesy in their dealings with other students and a Biblical respect for authority in their relationships with faculty and staff. Insubordinate, rude, or discourteous speech has no place in the Christian life. Faculty and staff are to be addressed by their appropriate titles (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dean). "Brother" and "Sister" are not considered appropriate college titles. Students are not permitted to attend faculty/staff social functions, such as parties, showers, etc., or vice versa. H. COLLEGE BUILDINGS 1. Academic Center--Men and women may be together in the Academic Center until 5 p.m. if they are going to or from classes. Couples may be together in the hallways and mall areas between classes. Out of courtesy for other students and teachers, students should not loiter in the corridors during classes. Students should not sit on the floor in the hallways or mall areas. The east hallways (near the back stairs) are nonsocial areas. Therefore, couples and mixed groups should never [page 35] be in those areas. Couples and mixed groups should not linger in the Field House mall area. Men and women students may not be together inside the Academic Center after 5 p.m. or on Saturdays except inside the classroom for evening classes. Dating couples may not be together in the computer labs. Students not in class must sign in and out at the desk in the second-floor mall area. The Academic Center is closed on Sundays except for Sunday school. Women using the Academic Center should use the D elevators, stairs, and exit area. Men should use the C elevators, stairs, and exit area. Between classes the north back stairs may be used by men and the south back stairs may be used by women. Elevators do not operate after 5 p.m. Items may be left on the shelves in the Academic Center during chapel. Computers in the typing classrooms are available for practice purposes by keyboarding and speedwriting students only. 2. Communicative Arts Center is considered an unchaperoned area except when students are in a room for class or going to and from classes. Students may not loiter anywhere inside the building. During the day, students using the Communicative Arts Center may enter and exit through the front doors, Recital Hall entrance, or the practice studio entrance. Women may use stair tower 1; men may use stair tower 2. Stair tower 3 is off limits. Students using the building after 6 p.m. must enter through the main entrance and sign in and out at the desk. All artwork must be completed in the art classrooms since art materials may not be taken into the residence halls. Art students may use the classroom during their regularly scheduled times. Men and women students are not to be together in any art classroom after 6 p.m. unless a chaperone is present. Dating couples may not be together in the computer labs since they are considered art classrooms. Other students should not be in the art classrooms. 3. MacKenzie Building is considered an unchaperoned area except when students are in a room for class or going to and from classes. Students may not loiter in the hallways or lobby. Only nursing students should be in the Nursing Lab. During the day, students may enter and exit through the stair tower doors or the first-and second-floor DHA entrances. Women may use stair tower A and elevators 1 and 2. Men may use stair-towers B and C and elevators 3 and 4. Items may be left on the shelves in the MacKenzie building during chapel. Students attending class in the Great Hall should enter and exit through the South entrance. No other area on the first floor is open to students. In the evenings and on Sat., students not in class must sign in and out in the first-floor lobby. The MacKenzie building is closed on Sun. except for Sunday school. 4. Library--To ensure a quiet atmosphere, there should be no loud talking, eating, or socializing. The Library is considered an unchaperoned area; therefore, men and women should use separate tables and may not be together in the Computer Lab. Students who access the Internet are responsible to view appropriate material only. 5. Dale Horton Auditorium--Couples must use the monumental stairs to go to and from the balcony. Women may use stairways A, B, C, and E; and men may use stairways D, F, G, and H to exit the balcony. Women students using the backstage area of the Dale Horton Auditorium should always use stairway A. Men students should always use stairway B. Students not involved in a production or a class are not permitted backstage. Students are required to be seated five minutes before the beginning of all Fine Arts Series, Vespers, recitals, or other special performances. 6. Administration Building/Commons/Library--Students are not permitted to go to the fourth floor of the Administration Building without permission from the Information Desk. Books and other personal items are not to be left in the Library or Commons during meals, etc. [page 36] TOWN STUDENTS The Student Handbook has important information for all students. This section contains policies which apply to town students only. It will help them coordinate home, church, work, and college responsibilities. A. BEGINNING OF SEMESTER 1. Registration-- Married town students with off-campus employment may pick up a first-day registration pass from the second-floor deans' receptionist. 2. Opening Revival Services--All town students are required to attend the three nights of revival services at the beginning of each semester and to scan in after each service by the elevator and on the south side of the monumental stairs in the Dale Horton Auditorium or by the elevator on the arena level of the Sports Center. B. CHURCH The hub of spiritual life at the College is Campus Church. The following are guidelines regarding church attendance. 1. Town students are required to attend Sunday school, Sun. morning and evening services, and Wed. evening services. 2. Students who have moved to the area to attend college are not considered permanent residents and are therefore expected to attend all Sun. and Wed. services at Campus Church. 3. All town students must fill out a church attendance report at the Information Desk after the last church service of each month. There will also be a special attendance report to be filled out for the first week of each semester. 4. Students who attend local churches may not participate in so-called Christian rock groups or musicals. C. EMPLOYMENT The majority of our town students are employed by various local employers. Periodically, job opportunities available to town students or their spouses are posted on the Academic Center bulletin board. When securing employment, please keep the following things in mind: 1. Students need to plan their work schedules ahead of time if at all possible. Please keep in mind that you need to attend certain required college functions (see attendance requirements). 2. Students may not work on Sunday and may not work in any establishment where they must handle alcoholic beverages. Women may not accept positions which require them to wear slacks. 3. Students must have their off-campus jobs approved by the Student Life Office. D. ILLNESS Students who miss activities because of illness must call in each day of the absence--men, ext. 2050; women, ext. 2500. On the weekend, the student should notify the Information Desk. If a student is too ill to attend classes, we consider that he is also too ill to work and vice versa. E. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Classes--All students taking a course, regardless of classification, are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Classes missed the day before and/or after holidays are counted as double absences. Students missing more than a week of scheduled classes automatically lose one full letter grade; students missing more than two weeks receive "F" for the course unless otherwise exempted by the Administration. 2. Chapel--All students are required to attend chapel every Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. For town students to miss chapel, they must not have classes before 12 noon and must not be on campus before that time. Excused absences from chapel must be approved in advance by the Student Life Office. During final exam week, town students are required to attend chapel if they will be on campus before 12 noon on that particular day. If they will not be on campus before 12 noon and [page 37] wish to be excused from chapel, they must get this approved through the Student Life Office (second floor). 3. Collegian Meetings--Town students taking nine hours or more are to attend collegian meetings at 10 a.m. On those Wednesdays stated in the Activities Calendar. Town students who do not have classes before 12 noon on Wed. and will not be on campus before that time may be absent from collegian meetings if they obtain prior approval from the Student Life Office. Students who are married or at least twenty-three years old are excused from Wed. morning collegian meetings. Students excused under this provision must leave campus or go to the Library or Administration Building during collegian meeting. 4. Class Meetings--All students taking nine hours or more are required to attend class meetings according to their classification. Town students who do not have a class before 12 noon on Wed. and will not be on campus before that time may be absent from class meetings if they obtain prior approval from the Student Life Office. Graduating seniors are required to attend all class meetings during their final semester. 5. Student Body--All students taking nine hours or more are required to attend Student Body as scheduled in the Activities Calendar. Town students who do not have classes before 12 noon on Wed. and will not be on campus before that time may be absent from Student Body if they obtain approval in advance from the Student Life Office. 6. Fine Arts Series/Vespers--Students taking 12 hours or more are required to attend the Fine Arts Series and Vespers programs as listed in the Activities Calendar. Students who live more than 20 miles from the College are only required to attend on Fine Arts Series program and one Vespers per semester. Turn in a note to the Student Life Office receptionist by September 15/February 1 indicating which performances you will attend. Students taking 11 hours or fewer may purchase season tickets for $30 per person. The same price would apply to the spouse and children of town students Town students may bring children who are in the seventh grade or above, but younger children will not be admitted. Students who are required to attend should turn in an attendance card. 7. Recitals--All music, music education, speech, and speech education majors and minors are required to attend senior music/speech recitals. Other students taking a speech or music course are required to attend senior recitals as directed by their instructors unless they live more than 20 miles from the campus. In this case, they are required to attend only one senior recital per semester. Faculty recitals are optional. 8. Missions Conference--Students taking 12 hours or more are required to attend each Missions Conference service. Students should bring their PCC Cards to scan in after each service in the auditorium lobby. 9. Bible Conference--Students taking 12 hours or more are required to attend all Bible Conference services during the spring semester. On Wed., there are two services. On Thurs. and Fri., there are five services. Students taking fewer than 12 hours must attend two Bible Conference services per day. Students should bring their PCC cards to scan in after each service in the auditorium lobby. 10. Commencement Week--Students taking 12 hours or more are required to attend Commencement Week activities and should scan in for attendance. F. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Married town students and their families may use the college recreational facilities during regularly scheduled times that students and faculty/staff use them. 1. Swim Center--Single town students and married town students and their spouses ma