22-23 Eagle Student Handbook for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES As a Christian institution of higher learning, Carson-Newman strives to help students refine their Godgiven talents and abilities in order to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. We believe that humans are formed with a purpose, equipped to carry out the Kingdom work to which God calls us. Scripture teaches that “we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). And “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

Our educational programs and activities encourage intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and vocational growth in the context of Christian community. This community is defined by love for God and love for others. Jesus stated, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind”…”and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-40). This call to love God whole heartedly should motivate our decisions, actions and relationships. We believe that all people bear the image of God and are deserving of love and respect (Genesis 1:27). Our community seeks unity and embraces ethnic diversity as part of God’s design for His Kingdom (Rev. 7:9-10).

All who are admitted to study at Carson-Newman are welcomed into this special community and are expected to help sustain the university's values. The University Code of Conduct embodies foundational Biblical principles of honesty, self-control, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We seek to honor the name of Jesus in all that we do. 1 Timothy 4:12 says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

Carson-Newman’s expectations regarding student conduct commence when the university initially accepts a student. They apply to the student's conduct wherever the student may be, on or off campus, when the student is engaged in university related activities and when the student is not.

Carson-Newman students have the right to pursue an education in an environment that is supportive of academic, social, and spiritual growth. Individuals have freedom of expression and inquiry within legal parameters, university policy, and Christian values as noted within Carson-Newman’s mission statement. Students have the right to voice their concerns and opinions through various channels within the university community. Students who have been accused of violating the Carson-Newman Code of Conduct have the right to address specific concerns and opinions as outlined in the Student Handbook with an appropriate university administrator.

The Division of Student Services reserves the right to contact a student’s parent or guardian as appropriate in the event of problems associated with psychological concerns, health related problems, drugs or alcohol, or other areas covered under the Student Services umbrella. The President is authorized by the Carson-Newman Board of Trustees to require the withdrawal of any student whose 7