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University Practices
In addition to subscribing to biblical expectations,
members of the university community intentional-
ly commit themselves to following the university’s
institutional standards of behavior. This commit-
ment reflects the conviction that these standards
serve the good of the individual, the community
and the institution.
For further explanation of the implications of
these responsibilities, please refer to the
Columbia International University Standards and
Lifestyle Expectations.
Academic Responsibilities
The faculty has the responsibility to educate stu-
dents from a biblical worldview, so they are
equipped to impact the nations with the message
of Christ. Students have the responsibility to
embrace, inquire and refine their knowledge, criti-
cal thinking processes, skills and talents for serv-
ice to God and others. Most importantly, we
expect God to participate in the learning process.
His role is to transform and illumine the minds of
both students and teachers and to empower all
for a life of godliness and service.
Academic responsibilities include, but are not lim-
ited to:
• The responsibility to share with the faculty in
the maintenance of the integrity of scholarship,
grades and academic standards.
• The responsibility to learn the content of a
course of study according to standards of aca-
demic performance established by the universi-
ty and the faculty member for each course
taken.
• The responsibility to promote by words, attitude
and actions a classroom atmosphere that is
conducive to the teaching and learning process
for all concerned and to respect the standards
of conduct established by the university and
each faculty member.
• The responsibility for class attendance and to
submit all class assignments (e.g. examinations,
tests, projects, reports), by scheduled due
dates or accept penalties. If any problem arises
regarding coursework or attendance, the stu-
dent will be responsible for initiating contact
with the instructor.
• The responsibility for meeting degree require-
ments as provided in the university catalog.
• The responsibility to register, add and/or drop
courses in a timely manner to ensure that oth-
ers will have an opportunity to take courses.
Students are responsible to follow the university
guidelines if they desire an incomplete or need
to withdraw from the university.
• The responsibility for the financial cost of
attending the university.
Basic Rights of Students
Students enrolled at the university enjoy certain
rights, including, but not limited to:
Access
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The right to access the programs and services
of the university without regard to color, gender,
race, disability or national/ethnic origin.
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The right to receive counsel regarding financial
aid sources and implications of student debt
repayment prior to incurring financial obligation
to the institution.
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The right to withdraw without obligation within a
time frame published by the university.
Appeal
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The right to appeal decisions involving judicial
or administrative action.
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The right to appeal decisions involving grades.
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The right to seek exceptions to program
requirements or academic policies by petition.
Information
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The right to inspect and review educational
records except where a student has waived
such rights or where access is prohibited by the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of
1974.
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The right to receive a syllabus for each course
which states the goals of the course, the
requirements which must be met, the system of
grading and the attendance policy.
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The right to full disclosure of all expenses per
semester prior to becoming financially obligated
to the institution.
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The right of access to campus crime statistics.
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The right to data on advancement, retention
and graduation ratios.