Gordon-Conwell Student Handbook (2022–2023) by gcts-chris

2022-2023 Student Handbook

Welcometothenewacademicyear!

TheBlessings!GCTS

ThepoliciescontainedintheHandbookarenotcomprehensive.Pleaseconsultindividualofficesforcomplete detailsregardinganyspecificpolicy.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminarydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,gender,nationalorethnic origin,age,handicap,orveteranstatus.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminarydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,gender,national orethnicorigin,age,handicap,orveteranstatusinadministrationofoureducationalpolicies,admissions policies,scholarshipandloanprograms,employmentoffacultyandadministrativestaff,useoffacilities, athleticprograms,otherextracurricularactivities,andotherSeminaryadministeredprograms.

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TheGCTSStudentLifeTeamiseagertohelpsupportyouduringyourtimeatGordon Conwell.Wewillworkwithyoutowardgrowthinyourpersonalandministrylife.This handbookiswrittentohelpyouthroughthisprocess,whetheryouengageatoneofour physicalcampuses(SouthHamilton,CUME,Charlotte,Jacksonville),digitally,aspartofahub, oraspartofatraditionalmaster’sprogram,theLatino&GlobalMinistriesprogram,orthe DoctorofMinistryProgram.

TheStudentHandbookisanofficialdocumentthatisessentialandbindingforallstudents.Itis basedonthecurrentstructureandpoliciesoftheSeminaryPleaseusethishandbookasa referenceguidetoacademicandstudentlifeatGordonConwell.Itcontainsinformation regardingpoliciesandproceduresthathaveadirectinfluenceonstudents.Eachstudentisheld responsiblefortheinformationcontainedintheStudentHandbook Policyandprocedurechangesthatmightbemadeduringtheyearwillbeconveyed expeditiouslytominimizeinconvenience.Whenchangesaremade,itisthepolicyofthe Seminarytogivesuchnoticeaswillensureadjustmentwithoutundueinconvenience. However,therighttomakewhateverchangesmaybedeemednecessaryatanytimeis specificallyreserved. AsreflectedintheStudentHandbook,GordonConwelltakesseriouslyourroleinhelping studentstobepreparedaswholepersonswhoarecalledtovariousformsofministryinGod’s world.Weextendawarmwelcometonewandreturningstudentswhoareherefromaround theUnitedStatesandtheglobe.MayGodgrantusallhisgraceandmercyasweencourage oneanothertoseekfirstHiskingdomandHisrighteousness,trustingthatallthatisneededto accomplishHispurposesHewillprovide!

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GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryadmitsstudentsofanyrace,color,gender,nationalandethnic origin,age,handicap,orveteranstatustoalltherights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerally accordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheSeminary.

TherootsofGordon‐ConwellTheologicalSeminaryreachbackover100yearstotwourban EastCoastschools:theBostonMissionaryTrainingInstituteandtheTempleProgramin PhiladelphiaThetwoschoolssharedmuchincommon.Itwasthelate1800sandimmigrants werepouringintotheircities,onlytodiscoverlittleaccesstoeducation.Bothschoolsdesired toengagethesenewresidentsinministryandpreparethemforthechurchandformissions.

GordonConwell’sfirststudentslearned,studied,dined,andlivedinKerrBuilding,oneofthe

Throughtheyears,theseschoolswouldthriveandgrow,changetheirnames,andultimately mergein1969asGordon‐Conwell.ButtheircommitmentstotheBibleandtotheGospel mandatesteadfastlyremained.WearegratefultoGodforthisrocksolidfoundationandfor thewisemenandwomenwhohavesustainedandnurtureditformorethanacentury.

INTRODUCTION

Priortothemerger,boththeConwellSchoolofTheology(previouslyTempleProgram)and theGordonDivinitySchool(previouslytheBostonMissionaryTrainingInstitute)hadstrong commitmentstodevelopingministriesinurbanenvironments.Thisdesiretoengage meaningfullyinthecitywascarriedforthinthecreationofGordon‐ConwellTheological Seminary,andfinallymaterializedin1976whentheCenterforUrbanMinisterialEducation (CUME)openeditsdoorsundertheleadershipofDr.EldinVillafañe.InpartnershipwithDr. MichaelHaynes,retiredSeniorPastorofthehistoricTwelfthBaptistChurchandTrusteeof Gordon‐Conwell,andDr.DouglasHall,PresidentoftheEmmanuelGospelCenter;CUMEwas createdinordertoprovidecontextualizedtheologicaleducationforpastorsandministry leadersinurbancommunitiesservingamongHispanic,AfricanAmerican,Caribbean,and Asianpopulations.

HistoryofGordonConwell

WhatbetterplacesthanintwourbanBaptistchurches:theClarendonBaptistChurchin Boston,whereRev.A.J.Gordonservedaspastor;andGraceBaptistTempleinPhiladelphia,led byRussellConwell.Openingtheirdoorstomenandwomenofallracesandethnicities,each introducedministryeducationdesignedspecificallyforpeoplelivinginthecity.Underpinning theeducationatbothschoolswasabiblicalfoundationthatstillanimatesourSeminarytoday: acommoncommitmenttotheauthorityofScripture,theexperienceofthenewbirthinChrist, biblicalorthodoxycenteredinChristandtheIncarnation,andthegreatthemeofmissions.

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AfterthemergerofGordonDivinitySchoolandConwellSchoolofTheologyin1969,the newlyformedGordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryputdownrootsinSouthHamilton,MA. ThepropertywasoncehometoadevoutCatholicfamilywhowilledtheirlush118acreestate totheCatholicChurch.Aftertheowners’death,theChurchtransformedtheinheritedestate intoaCarmeliteJuniorSeminary.RelicsofthatSeminary’sdayscanbeseenaroundcampus.

HistoryoftheBostonCampus

HistoryoftheHamiltonCampus

TheAcademicCenterand12residencehallshavesincebeenadded.

HistoryoftheJacksonvilleCampus

onlybuildingsoncampusuntilthemuchneededGoddardLibrarywasconstructedin1971.

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Classesareofferedonweekends,evenings,andinoneweekintensives;andstudentscan secureadegreeentirelythroughweekendclasses.Studentsalsocoupleacademiclearningwith practicalministryexperiencebypartneringwithaprofessorandaseasonedChristianleader throughapprenticeshipatalocalchurch.

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TheCharlottecampusbeganclassesin199293drivenbythevisionofcontextualized theologicaleducationPresidentCooleyandothersofvisionintheGordonConwell communitywantedtoaddressthespecificneedsofthechurchintheSoutheast,astronghold ofGordonConwellgraduates.Theprimaryobjectivewastocreateaprogramoftheological study,whichwouldutilizethecontextofministryasaprimaryingredientintheteaching learningprocess.Asaresult,theCharlotteprogramcontextisidentified,described, encountered,andutilizedasaprincipalfacetinthecurriculum.Theclassicalmodelof theologicaleducationhasbeenintegratedwithamentoredministryconcept.Thus,theoryis movedimmediatelytopractice,andpracticalapplicationbecomestheavenueforengaging theorytheology.Technologyisutilizedtoenhanceandfacilitatetheteachinglearningprocess. Today,theprogramhasbecomeamodelforintegratedtheologicaleducation.

Referredtoasthe“HolyHill”bylocals,GordonConwellsitsatthehighestelevationin Hamilton.OurfamilyfriendlycampusissituatedjustnorthofBostonandafewmilesfromthe ocean,allowingstudentsandfamiliestobenefitfromNewEngland’srichheritageand resources.

HistoryoftheCharlotteCampus

GordonConwell Jacksonvillewasfoundedin2006attheimpetusofacommitteeofalumni pastorsinJacksonvilleandotherchurchleaderswhowantedtobringourcommitmentto educationalinnovation,academicrigor,andfaithfulnesstotheGospeltostudentsalready engagedfulltimeinministryorthemarketplace.InitiallyanextensionsiteoftheCharlotte campus,GordonConwell Jacksonvilleisnowourfourthcampus.

TheJacksonvillelocation,whichgraduateditsfirstclassin2010,offersthreeATSaccredited degrees:theMasterofDivinity,theMasterofArtsinChristianLeadership,andtheMasterof Arts(ChristianThought).Itsadultlearningformat,modeledonthatoftheCharlottecampus, emphasizesbothhandsontrainingandinclasslearning.

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 4 TABLEOFCONTENTS GORDONGORDON..........................................................................................................................................................0CONWELLTHEOLOGICALSEMINARYMISSION......................................................................7CONWELLTHEOLOGICALSEMINARYMISSION&PURPOSE...................................................7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ......................................................................................................................8 INFORMATION GUIDE........................................................................................................................9 COMMUNITY LIFE AT GORDON CONWELL ........................................................................................10 Community Life Statement............................................................................................................10 Theology of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity....................................................................................11 Cultural Awareness Statement.......................................................................................................12 Automobile Information and Parking .............................................................................................13 Happenings On Campus and Off Campus 13 International Students (F 1) 13 Public and Personal Safety on Campus 14 Student Spouses 16 SPIRITUAL LIFE.................................................................................................................................17 PierceDenominationalChapel..........................................................................................................................................17Groups................................................................................................................17CenterforDisciple Building (Programming for Master’s Level Students) ...............................18 Spiritual Formation (Networked Education) 19 SERVICES AND RESOURCES...............................................................................................................20 WritingStudentStudentMeetingMedicalLostLibraryInformationHousingEmploymentEmergencyCareerBookstore.....................................................................................................................................20Services.............................................................................................................................20StudentNotification....................................................................................................21.................................................................................................................................21........................................................................................................................................22TechnologyServices...................................................................................................22Services24&Found26Insurance(HamiltonandBostonCUME)27RoomReservations27Guidance(Hamilton,CUME,Charlotte,andJacksonville)28Lounges...........................................................................................................................28Center..............................................................................................................................29

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................29 Disability Accommodation Policy ...................................................................................................29 Policy on Alcohol Use, Marijuana Use, and Smoking on Campus ......................................................30 Policy and Procedure for Disciplinary Action...................................................................................31 Policy on Drug and Alcohol Abuse 34 Policy & Procedures on Sexual Misconduct and TITLE IX 40 Definitions 41 Policy and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment 46 Hazing 48 Policy on Information Technology 50 Policy on the Reproduction of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary’s Copyrighted Materials..........50 Policy on Sales & Services on Campus ............................................................................................51 Policy on Use of Facilities for Political Activities/Events...................................................................51 STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE.........................................................................................................51 FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................51 Educational Costs..........................................................................................................................51 Tuition Rates ................................................................................................................................52 Special TuitionStudentPaymentMedicalFees..................................................................................................................................52Insurance.........................................................................................................................52ofBills............................................................................................................................53ServicesFee53RefundPolicies54 HAMILTON CAMPUS INFORMATION.................................................................................................56 Automobile Information and Parking .............................................................................................56 Happenings On Campus and Off Campus.......................................................................................57 Public and Personal Safety on Campus...........................................................................................58 Student Association (Hamilton) .....................................................................................................58 Student Spouses...........................................................................................................................58 Student Wellness Groups (Hamilton) 59 SPIRITUAL LIFE.................................................................................................................................59 Other Spiritual Life Activities (Hamilton).........................................................................................59 Prayer Rooms...............................................................................................................................59 SERVICES AND RESOURCES...............................................................................................................59 Athletic Services 59 Campus Grounds (Hamilton) 60 Campus Safety (Hamilton) 60 Children’s Playroom (Hamilton).....................................................................................................61 Clothing and Household Goods: Give & Take (Hamilton) .................................................................61 Counseling Services (Hamilton)......................................................................................................62

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 6 Dining Services (Hamilton).............................................................................................................62 Early Childhood Program (Hamilton)..............................................................................................63 Fax Information (Hamilton) ...........................................................................................................64 Game Room (Hamilton).................................................................................................................64 Housing Services (Hamilton) 64 Mail Services (Hamilton) 65 Media Services (Hamilton) 67 Notary Public (Hamilton) 68 Office Hours (Hamilton Administrative) 68 Student Accounts (Hamilton) 68 FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................69 Apartment Rates (monthly) (Hamilton) ..........................................................................................69 Dormitory Rates (per semester) (Hamilton) 69

MISSION&PURPOSE

ToencouragestudentstobecomeknowledgeableofGod’sinerrantWord,competentinits interpretation,proclamation,andapplicationinthecontemporaryworld. TomaintainacademicexcellenceinthehighesttraditionofChristianscholarshipinthe teachingofthebiblical,historical,andtheologicaldisciplines.

Totrainandencouragestudents,incooperationwiththeChurch,tobecomeskilledin Toministry.workwiththechurchestowardsthematuringofstudentssothattheirexperiential knowledgeofGodinChristisevidencedintheircharacter,outlook,conduct,relationships,and involvementinsociety.

MISSION ToadvanceChrist'sKingdomineverysphereoflifebyequippingChurchleaderstothink theologically,engageglobally,andlivebiblically.

Toprovideleadershipandeducationalresourcesforshapinganeffectiveevangelicalpresence inChurchandsociety. TodevelopinstudentsavisionforGod’sredemptiveworkthroughouttheworldand formulatestrategiesthatwillleadtoeffectivemissions,evangelism,anddiscipleship.

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THEOLOGICALSEMINARY

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WelcometothecommunitythatisknownasGordonConwellTheologicalSeminary.Asyou probablyknow,weareaSeminarythatisbothnorthern(Hamilton,MAandBoston,MA)and southern(Charlotte,NCandJacksonville,FL),bothtraditionalandcohortbased,inpersonand online,bothurbanandrural.WeareadiversecommunityofChristianscommittedtothebest inacademicscholarshipinserviceofGod’sKingdom. Inmymonthsbeforecomingintothepresidency,Ilistenedtoallofthefacultyandmany adjunctfacultymembers,aswellasmostofthestaffonfourcampusesandmanyofthe alumni.WhatisitthatmakesGordonConwellspecial?Here,Ilistthemaincharacteristics thatwerementionedbymostpeople:  PervasiveandrespectfulstudyoftheBible alltheBible  CommitmenttoGod’sglobalmission forallofus  Diversityofevangelicalismanddiversityofculturesandpeoples  RenewalandplantingofnewchurchesinNorthAmerica  RenewalofthechurchthroughtheunityofChristians  Highacademicstandardsanddeeppiety WetrustthatyouandyourministrywillbenefitgreatlyfromyourinvolvementinsuchaSeminary OurcorecommitmentsrevolvearoundthesavingworkofJesusChristandtheHolyScripturesthat pointtoHimandhiswork.OurcommonconcernisthatGod’smissionbecarriedoutinbothrenewal ofchurchesintheWestandreachingtheunreachedintherest.Wetrustthatyouwillgrowinhumility andgentlenessevenasyougrowinwisdomandknowledge.Ifthishappens,wecanfeelthatwehave carriedoutourdutiesfaithfully. Weareawarethatmoststudentstodayarestudyingwhiletheyareworking,manyareinthemidstof ministrywhiletheyarestudyingforministry.Knowingthis,wearetryingtomaketheological educationavailableinmultiplewaysusingtechnologyandcreativeteachingmethods.Wealsohope thatyouwilllearnfromothersinyourclasses,aswellasfromthefacultyandfromcourseresources. MayGodblessrichlyyourstudiesatGordonConwellTheologicalSeminary!

Scott W. Sunquist Presidentand Professorof Missiology

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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 9 INFORMATIONGUIDE AddressChanges Registration ByingtonApplication DeanofHamilton CancellationofClasses Registration ChapelSchedule ChapelOffice Counsel,Support,Encouragement FacultyandStaff DegreeProgramChange Admissions DenominationalInfo./MentoredMinistry Hamilton Charlotte Jacksonville DisabilityAccommodations Hamilton Boston Southeast EmailAccount ITHelpDesk EmergencyServices Dial911 EmploymentOpportunities OncampusandOffCampus HumanResources Offcampus(ministry) CareerServices EnrollmentVerification Registration F1VisaInformation Registration Graduation Registration HamiltonAutomobile/BicycleRegistration HamiltonMailroom HamiltonFacilities Children’sPlayroominRetreatHouse StudentLifeServices Picnicarea/Playground PhysicalPlant ReserveRoomforMeeting EventandGuestServices StudentLounges(AcademicCenter,Kerr, andPierceGreatRoom) StudentLifeServices HamiltonPublications AutoandPublicSafety StudentLifeServices FridayAMElectronicPublication FridayAM(inMailroom) TheHilltopeNewsletter StudentLifeServices NortheastChurchDirectory StudentLifeServices OutandAboutintheNorthShorearea StudentLifeServices Immunizations Registration MedicalInsurance Registration

WeaffirmthattheScripturesoftheOldandNewTestamentsaretheultimateguidefor ourvalues,attitudes,andbehaviorsinallrelationships.Ourstatementoffaithprovides ourcommoncommitmenttoScriptureinWhatWeBelieve.

5. Wewillvalueourfamilies,attendingtotheiremotional,spiritual,andphysicalhealth andwellbeing,aswellasourown.Wewillaffirmthefullvalueofsinglenessalongside marriage,childlessalongsidechildren;andwewillresistactionsthatthreatenthese values,suchasunaddressedaddictions,domesticabuse,anddivorce.

Communityisthesoilinwhichhumansgrowanddevelop.AtGordonConwell,our communitystemsfromthepremisethatgrowthanddevelopmentareshapedbyour surroundingsandthatavaluablepartoftheSeminarylearningexperienceisspentoutsidethe classroom.Webelievethatrelationalministryisattheheartofthegospelandthatallofus playaroleincultivatingauthentichumanconnectionwithinthecontextofasafe living/learningcommunity.Withthisinmind,wehaveprovidedaframeworkforourChrist centeredlearningcommunity.TheCommunityLifeStatement,below,guidesourlifetogether.

OurcommunitylifeatGordonConwellisboundedandilluminedbyScripture.Werecognize theuniquecallingwehaveasaninstitutionoftheologicaleducationandseektolivefaithfully toourmissionofformingwomenandmentoservetheglobalchurch.Weseektobea thoughtful,loving,andChristcenteredcommunityofglobaldiscipleship,whetherinpersonor indigitalspaces.Assuch,thefollowingareourcommitmentstoeachotherforthesakeofour loveforChrist,andforoursanctificationandwitnessasweseektothriveandflourishinthis place.1.

3. WewillkeeptheunityoftheSpiritthroughthebondofpeace,andingentleness, patience,andhumility;wewillacceptoneanotherinlove.

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CommunityLifeStatement

4. WewillencourageoneanothertomatureinChristlikenessbyempatheticallyspeaking thetruthinloveinallareasofourcommonlife.

6. Wewillrespectandencourageeachperson’suniquenessinChrist,whichincludesour diversityofdenomination,race,culture,personality,experience,gifts,andgoals.

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2. Wewillfosterthedevelopmentofspiritualmaturitybydeepeningapersonal relationshipwithJesusandthroughparticipatingincorporateworshipandprayerand othercommunalactivities.

7. Wewilleachbecomeinvolvedindividuallyinalocalchurchandministeringto spiritualandsocialneedswithinandbeyondourowncommunity.Wewillpractice

11.Wewillseektopracticeahumbleattitudeofmutualsubmissionaccordingtothemind ofChrist,recognizingthatattimesourpersonalfreedomsmustbeputasideforthe sakeofothers'conscienceandthegoodofthecommunity.Wewilldosojoyfully.

TheologyofDiversity,Inclusion,andEquity

TheBoardofTrusteesisthefinalarbiterwithrespecttodeterminingwhatisinconformitywiththe CommunityStandards.ApprovedMay2021

AsaChristianlearningcommunitywhosemissionistopreparemenandwomenforministry, wehaveacharge“toworkwithchurchestowardsthematuringofstudentssothattheir experientialknowledgeofGodinChristisevidencedintheircharacter,outlook,conduct, relationships,andinvolvementinsociety.”Inthiswork,weareguidedbythefollowing theologicalunderstandingofdiversity,inclusionandequity.Thefoundationforour understandingofdiversityasanessentialelementinDivineunityis:creation,theTrinity,the Gospel(Luke4:1630),theChurch’smission(Matthew28:1620),andeschatology(Revelation 7:910). God’screationistremendouslydiversewhilealsounifiedinbringingglorytotheone,triune God.God’screationofhumansisdescribedas“verygood,”andthatincludedthediversity

9. Wewillseekjustice,rootedinanunderstandingthatwe,asmenandwomencreatedin theImagoDei,willtreateachotherwithrespectandlovewithoutregardtoacademic abilities,socioeconomicstatus,race,ethnicity,nationality,age,disabilitystatus,orany otherGodordaineddistinction.InjusticeandprejudicehavenoplaceatGordon ConwellTheologicalSeminary

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 11 hospitalityandregularrhythmsofrestandworship.

10.WebelievewhereconflictorsinoccursintheGordonConwellcommunity,abiblical process,suchasstatedinMatthew18:1520,shouldbefollowedtoseekcorrection, forgiveness,restitution,andreconciliation.Wewillseektruthandpeaceinlove.

12.Wewillseektoencouragetheexerciseofsuchspiritualattributesaslove,joy,peace, patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,gentleness,andselfcontrol.Whetherweare physicallypresentorindigitalspaces,weintendtoloveourneighborswell.

8. Weholdtoabiblicalstandardforhumanflourishingandthuswillleavebehindall behaviorsanddesiresScripturecallssin,suchasgossip,falsehood,stealing, drunkenness,racism,violence,anunforgivingspirit,andsexualimmoralityofalltypes, suchas,byexampleonly,pornography,andanysexualactivitiesoutsideofthe covenantofmarriagebetweenonemanandonewoman,includingpremarital intercourseandadultery.

Godcondemnsallinjusticeandoppression,butespeciallypreyingontheweakormarginalized (Isaiah10:14).God’sgreatlovebroughttheincarnation,anditsexpressiononearth culminatedinthecrossasJesusdiedforoursins.Divineloveflowedfromdivinejustice towardhealinghumaninjusticepreeminentlythroughChrist’sselfsacrifice.God’sholiness, justice,andresurrectionpowerisourhopeforreconciliationwithGodandthefoundationfor ourlifetogetherasthepeopleofGod(Ephesians2:1418). Godcallsustowardacommunityoflove,justice,andrighteousness.Asmembersofthe householdoffaith,wecometogetherinourdifferences wecannotbethefamilyofGod withoutthosewhoaredifferentfromus(Romans12:38).Thisinclusionaryposture, characterizedbyloveinourcommunities,ourdiscipleship,andourmissionisevidenceoflife intheSpiritofGod(1Corinthians12:1227).Additionally,wemustbeajustcommunity one ofequityandrespectasweserveandhonoroneanotherasbetterthanourselves(Philippians Amid2:3).

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CulturalAwarenessStatement GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryisadiversecommunitythatreflectsculturespresent withintheUnitedStatesandacrosstheglobe.BecauseweaffirmChristcenteredunity(1Cor 1:10),weseektodevelopourculturalintelligence ourcapacitytoeffectivelyrelatetoeach othercrossculturallywithtruthandlove.Wewanttobecomestudentsoftheculturesand historiespresentwithinourlearningandministerialcommunitiesandtobeaplacewhere

TheologicalSeminary 12 alreadypresent(Genesis1:31).ThisdiversityinimagebearersreflectstheTrinity’sunityin diversity. AdamandEve’srebellionandthebrokennessoftherelationshipbetweenhumansandGodhas marredallhumanrelationships,includingbrokenrelationshipbetweenracesandethnicities.

aworldthatisfarfromtheGardenofEden,wefindeasyevidenceofevilintheformof corruption,discrimination,abuse,enmity,slander,hatred,andmore bothinsystemsandin individualpractices.Therefore,welamentandrepentfromanywaywhichwehave participatedinthisevil,activelyorpassively,andpursuethemanifestationofGod’slove, seekingforgivenessfromeachotherandfromtheLord.Godintendsforustoliveinshalom, andwelongforthevisionofRevelationinwhichhumanityflourishestogetherworshippingin theunmediatedpresenceofGodinHisholycity: “AfterthisIsawavastcrowd,toogreattocount,fromeverynationandtribeandpeopleand language,standinginfrontofthethroneandbeforetheLamb.Theywereclothedinwhite robesandheldpalmbranchesintheirhands.Andtheywereshoutingwithagreatroar, ‘SalvationcomesfromourGodwhositsonthethroneandfromtheLamb!’”(Revelation7:9 10,NLT) Whilewewait,wearecalledtoprayforandworktowardacommunitythatreflectsthenature ofthetriuneGod:oneoflove,justice,andrighteousness.

CommunityLife(Hamilton)Residential StudentswillreceiveperiodicemailsaboutCommunityLifeatHamiltonandalsoshould attendtothedigitalsignageandbulletinboardsaroundcampusformoreinformation.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 13 differencesarevaluedinmeaningfulandrespectfulways.Shouldtherebeexchangeswhere culturalsensitivityisnotpresent,weinviteparticipantstohaveaconversationaboutthe offenseandasktheoffendertoengageinfurtherlearningtobetterunderstand.Weprayand worktowardspeacemakingandreconciliation(2Cor5),aswellasjusticeandhospitality(Is 1:17,Micah6:8,Zech7:9,Col3:117).Inthismanner,wecanservenotonlyforbutalsowith thosewithdifferentbackgroundsforthesakeofGod’smissionintheworld

Forinformationonparkingatotherlocations,pleaseseestafforpublicationsatthatcampusas needed

HappeningsOn-CampusandOff-Campus

StudentshaveaccesstoaCommunityLifeHubonCanvaswheretheycanobtaininformation aboutstudentorganizations,specialevents,studyresources,spiritualformationgroupsand MentoredMinistry,andjobopportunities.

CommunityLifeHub(Charlotte,Jacksonville,NetworkedEducation)

AutomobileInformationandParking GeneralParkingInformation(Charlotte)

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Forsecuritypurposes,studentstakingcoursesintheeveningsareencouragedtoparkas closelyaspossibletothebuildingandwalkinpairswhenleavingthebuilding.Inaddition, studentsareencouragedtosecuretheirvehicleswhileoncampus;theSeminaryisnot responsibleforanylossofpropertyordamagetovehicleswhileonthepremises.Overnight parkingispermittedprovidedpermissionhasbeengrantedbytheCharlotteCampusManager; longtermparkingisprohibited.

InternationalStudents(F-1) GCTSsupportsourinternationalstudentcommunitythroughavarietyofservices.Inaddition tohelpingF1studentswithF1NonimmigrantStudentVisarelatedmatters,wehostan orientationfornewF1master’slevelstudentsandprovidesupportandguidanceforadjusting tolifeintheUnitedStates.AccordingtoUnitedStatesimmigrationlaw,F1visastudentsare requiredtolawfullymaintaintheirvisastatusthroughouttheirentirestayintheU.S.GCTS assistsF1studentswiththisrequirementbyprovidingguidanceforabidingbytheprovisions andrestrictionspertainingtoF1student(andF2dependent)visastatus,including(butnot limitedto)fulltimeenrollmenteachsemester(7credithoursormore)andauthorizedon

PleasenotethatguidancegivenfromGCTSisnotlegaladviceandyoumaybeadvisedto consultwithanImmigrationAttorney.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryisincompliancewiththeCampusFireSafetyRightto KnowRegulationsfromtheHigherEducationAct(HR4137).

CampusSafety(BostonCUME) CampusSafetyattheBostonCampus(CUME)involvescommonsenseonbehalfofour studentsandstaff.Pleaselockyourcar,removeallelectronicdevices,andbringthemintothe buildingwithyou.AnytimesomeoneenterstheBostonCampusbuildingtheyareaskedto signinandprovideidentificationtothepersonatthefrontdesk.Duringregularbusiness hoursareceptionistmonitorsthevisitorsintothecampus,andintheeveninghoursduring classesthereisasecurityguardatthefrontdesk.Ourpremisesaremonitored24‐7bya recordedvideo‐surveillancesystembothinsideandoutsideourbuilding.Itisimperativethatif acrimeoccurstoyouwithinthevicinityoftheschool,itshouldbereportedimmediately,not onlytotheBostonPolice,butalsototheadministration.Note:Intheeventofanemergency thatrequirestheBostonPoliceDepartment,FireDepartment,oranambulance,alwaysdial 911,immediately.Formoreinformationandonlineforms,pleasevisitCampusSafety’s webpageontheGordon‐Conwellwebsite.

Fireandlifesafetyprogramsmustreceivecommunitywidesupporttobeeffective. Cooperationfromstudentsandresidentsatfiredrills,announcedandunannounced,is expectedStudentsandresidentswhodonotobservetheseregulationsjeopardizethesafetyof othersonthiscampusand,therefore,willbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

PublicandPersonalSafetyonCampus CampusFireSafetyandRighttoKnow

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GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 14 campusemployment.TheRegistrationOfficealsoassistsmaster’slevelstudentswith applicationsforpracticaltrainingandapplicationsforSocialSecuritycardsanddriver’s Thelicenses.CohortBasedEducation(CBE)programsarenotdesignedforfulltimeresidencyinthe USunderanF1visa.CBEstudentsareallowedtoentertheUS30daysbeforeacourse beginsandtostayupto60daysafteracourseends.ItisrequestedthatInternationalStudents applyforanI20nolessthanthreemonthsor90daysbeforearesidencybegins.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryisconcernedaboutthesafetyofeveryindividualon campusand,therefore,hasverystrictfiresafetyregulations.GordonConwellTheological SeminaryprovidesanAnnualFireSafetyReporttoinformthecampuscommunityof importantfireandlifesafetyinformationpertainingtotheirresidencesoncampus.

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TheBostonAnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReportcanbefoundatthiswebpage.

Toaccessthe2021CampusSafetyandSecurityReport(CleryAct),pleasegotothislink,or obtainpapercopiesoftheCampusSafetyandSecurityReport,HamiltonCampus,bycontacting CampusSafety,attheCampusSafetyOfficeintheNorthWingoftheKerrBuilding.

TheJacksonvilleAnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReportcanbefoundatthiswebpage.

 Don’tleavevaluables,suchaslaptops,purses,wallets,orjewelryinorondesksorfile cabinetsunattended.

 Don’tleavevaluablesinyourvehicle;keepthemoutofsight,lockedinthetrunk,if possible,andalwayslockyourvehicle.

 Promptlyreportallcrimesand/orsuspiciousactivityto o HamiltonCampusSafety(9786464180),ortothePoliceDepartment(911).

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TheHamiltonFireSafetyandReportcanbefoundatthiswebpage.

o CUME:6174277293afterdialing911 o Charlotte:7045279909afterdialing911

Fireworks Fireworks,firecrackers,andanysimilarexplosiveorincendiarydevicesareprohibitedunder Massachusetts,NorthCarolina,andFloridastatelaws,andtheirpossessionoruseisprohibited onschoolproperty. CrimePrevention Peoplelivingandworkinginacommunityarethemostimportantpartofanycrime preventionprogram.Studentsareurgedtotaketheirownpersonalsecurityprecautions. Throughtheirefforts,peopleareabletogreatlyenhanceordetractfromoureffortstokeep criminalactivityatthelowestpossibleleveloncampus.Byalwaysprotectingyourproperty, youreducetheopportunityforathieftocommitacrime.

o Jacksonville:9043544800afterdialing911

AnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReport(Charlotte)

AnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReport(Hamilton)

 Don’tleavekeysorvaluablesinyourcoatpockets,ifyouleaveyourcoatinthe coatroomoronacoatrack.

 Markyourvaluablepropertywithsomesortofpermanentidentification.

 Walkwithotherswhenoutside,especiallyatnight.

 KeepinmindthatSeminarycampusesandotherlocationswhereclassesareheldare opentothepublicandthatnonSeminarycommunitypeoplehaveaccesstothe groundsandmanybuildings.

AnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReport(Jacksonville)

AnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReport(BostonCUME)

TheCharlotteAnnualFireSafetyPolicyandReportcanbefoundatthiswebpage

Thepossession,useorsaleofﬁrearms,ammunition,oranyotherweaponsprohibitedby MassachusettsGeneralLaw,Chapter269Section10,isforbiddenoncampusandissubjectto Seminarydisciplinaryactionandpossiblecriminalprosecution.UndertheNorthCarolina generalstatute14269.2,itisaClassIfelonyforanypersonknowinglytopossessorcarry, whetheropenlyorconcealed,anygun,rifle,pistol,orotherfirearmofanykindoneducational propertyortoacurricularorextracurricularactivitysponsoredbyaschool.

Firearmsareprohibitedfrombeingbroughtontocampusorintoanycampusbuilding,except bylawenforcementpersonnel. Ifaﬁrearmoranyotherproscribedweaponisbroughtontocampus,itmustbesurrendered immediatelyCampusSafety. Theuseofanytypeofhuntingortargetbowoncampusisforbidden.

IMPORTANTNOTE:UnderMassachusettsGeneralLaw,Chapter269,Section10,Subsection J,theSeminaryisrequiredbylawtoreportfirearmsviolationstolawenforcementofficials.

TheBartleyFoxLawimposesamandatoryoneyearjailsentenceforanypersonconvictedof possessingorcarryingahandgun,riﬂe,orshotguninMassachusettswithouttheproper MassachusettsLicensetoCarryorFirearmsIdentiﬁcationCard,asapplicable.

StudentSpouses

Weapons

 Hamilton:RegisterallbicycleswiththeMailroom,andsecurethemwithalockwhen parkedorstoredaway.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 16  Hamilton:Keepyourdormorapartmentdoorclosedandlockedatnightandwhen unoccupied.

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AtGordonConwell,webelievethatpreparationforhealthyministryisinclusiveoftheentire family.Studentspouses(bothmaleandfemale)areanintegralpartofourcommunity. Therefore,inanattempttoprovideopportunitiesforpersonalandspiritualdevelopment,the Seminarystronglyencourageseachspousetobecomeactiveintheeventssponsoredby GordonConwell whethersocial,spiritualoracademic.Spousesmayauditonemaster’slevel coursecourtesyauditpermajorsemester(FallandSpring)atnoexpense.Thecourtesyauditof aclassmaybelimitedbyspaceorbyprofessorialpreference.Allsuchauditsmustbeapproved bytheRegistrationOfficepriortothebeginningofclass.PleaseseetheAuditingCourses (courtesyaudit)informationintheAcademicStudentHandbookorcontacttheRegistration Officeformoreinformation.

worshipisthespiritualcenterofGordonConwellTheologicalSeminary.We gatherasonecommunitytoworshipGodthroughthepreachedword,congregationalsinging, andprayer.Wealsoencouragetheartsinworshipandoftenmembersofourcommunity contributetoworshipthroughliturgicaldance,drama,choir,orpainting.Ourgatherings reflecttherichdiversityofourglobalcommunityaswesharefromourtraditionsandcultures.

SPIRITUALLIFE

OnTuesdaysandWednesdaysofficesanddepartmentsareclosedduringthechapelhourso thattheentirecommunitytogathertogetherinworship.Weencouragethosenotphysically presenttostreamtheservicesontheChapelwebpageorFacebookpage

TheCareerServicesOfficestronglyencouragesallstudentswhoseekeventualministerial credentialing(license,ordination)toprayandtoconsiderseriouslygoingundercarewitha denominationoftheirchoiceSupport,networking,andemploymentopportunitiesaremuch greaterwhenworkingwithinadenominationalfamilyornetwork.Tobeginthesearch, studentsareinvitedtobrowsetheonlineGCTSDenominationalChartandOrdinationChart

Chapel TheSeminarycommunitygathersatKaiserChapelinHamiltononTuesdaysandWednesdays duringtheFallandSpringsemestersfrom11:10amto12:00pmtoworshiptogether.We encouragethosenotphysicallypresenttostreamtheservicesontheChapelwebsiteor Facebookpage.Eachserviceisledbystudents,faculty,staff,administrators,and/orspecial Communityguests.

ThroughtheleadershipoftheOfficeoftheChapel,weseektoliveoutourconvictionthatthe holisticdevelopmentofhead,heart,andhandsareintegraltoyourtheologicaleducation. Hence,prayer,worship,meditation,andreadingofGod’sWordarekeypartsofyouroverall experienceandnotsupplementaltoit. ThecommonlifeinJesusChristsharedbystudents,faculty,administrators,andstaffprovides abaseforspecialspiritualfellowship.Thevaryingecclesiologicalandpersonalbackgrounds enrichthissharing.AChristiancommunityisenjoyedinavarietyofphysicalanddigital spaces!

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WearedelightedtobepartoftheformationGodhasforyouinthisseasontostudy,aswellas tobeapartoftheGordonConwellCommunity.Oneofthejoysofthisseasonoflifeisthe privilegeofseeingGod’sworkinoneanother’sjourney.

TheCareerServicesOfficealsohasinformationonvariousnondenominationalcredentialing Eachagencies.Fall,theCareerServicesOfficesendsoutthehomechurchanddenominational informationofvariousGCTSstaffandfaculty.As“ambassadors,”thesestaffandfacultyare availabletotalkwithanyinterestedstudentsabouttheirknowledgeandexperienceintheir churchand/orwiththeirdenominationStudentsareencouragedtotakeadvantageofthis opportunitytoconnectwithstaffandfacultyinthisway.

VisionofthePierceCenter

 ToequipGordonConwellstudentstoinviteothersintothebiblical,prayerful, transformationaldisciplebuildingprocess(e.g.,throughSoulCareGroups,Soul Sabbaths,retreats,trainingevents,practicalresources,etc.)

 Toexplorecreativeandbiblicalapproachestostimulatedisciplebuildingamongthe widerbodyofChrist(e.g.,throughscholarlyinquiryandprayerfuldialogue,which

StrategicFocus

Itisunderstoodthatdisciplebuildingisanintentional,HolySpiritempowered,biblically based,andprayerfultransformationalprocess,whichGordonConwelldesiresallstudentsto experienceastheybecomemorelikeChristandpreparetoleadothersinChristiandiscipleship andspiritualformation. Wewillstrivetofulfillourvisionandmissionthroughthefollowingministrypriorities:

ByGod’sgrace,andforHisglory,welongtoseeGordonConwelllivingjoyfullyasa communityofChristcentered,HolySpiritempowereddisciplebuilders.

MissionofThePierceCenter

 ToencourageGordonConwellstudentstoengageinintentionalspiritualformation: IncreasinginintimacywithJesusChristandmaturinginChristlikecharacterand conductinthecontextofalovingChristiancommunity(e.g.,throughhabitsofthe heart/spiritualdisciplinesoftheWord,prayerandreflection,onetoonediscipling relationships,retreats,etc.)

WithinthecontextofalovingChristiancommunity,weinviteoneanothertoprioritizelife longintimacywithJesusChristwhiledevelopingasincarnationaldisciplebuilders.

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Occasionallyinanygivenyear,theformationofformalorinformaldenominational(or denominationalfamily)groupsmaybeinitiatedbyinterestedstudents,staff,facultyorlocal denominationalrepresentativesTheCareerServicesOfficedesiresandisavailabletohelp arrangeforandadvertisetheseeventsand/ormeetings

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PierceCenterforDisciple-Building (ProgrammingforMaster’sLevelStudents)

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 19 sharpensthemind,deepensthesoul,andpreparestheleaderforgreatereffectiveness inministry).

Formoreinformationaboutone-on-onespiritualformationopportunitiesorSoulCare groups,contactsoutheastcommunitylife@gordonconwell.edu.

InadditiontothePierceCenterstaffteam,ourcommittedfaculty,theDeansofStudents, StudentLifeServices,staff,andpastorsofchurcheswherestudentsattendshouldbe consideredasresourcesforencouragingspiritualformationandintentionaldisciplebuilding throughouttheiryearsatGordonConwell. StudentscanfindoutmoreinformationaboutthePierceFellowshipandrelatedactivities availabledigitallyandatvariouscampuses.

SpiritualFormation(NetworkedEducation)

GCTSNetworkedEducationweavesspiritualformationintoeveryaspectoftheseminary journey.Facultymembersdesigncoursessothatstudentsjoininwrestlingwiththespiritual implicationsoftheirintellectualjourney.

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Outsideofclassenvironments,studentscanconnectforoneononeprayerandspiritual carewithfellowstudentsandalumniwhohavereceivedspiritualformationtraining. StudentsalsoareinvitedtomeetinSoulCaregroupsonlineoroncampuseverySaturday throughoutthefallandspringsemesters.SoulCaregroupsareofferedasasafeplacewhere studentspracticeclassicspiritualdisciplinesof:  ListeningtoGodinadeeperway  Listeningtooneanother  Listeningtooneself SoulCaregroupsrevolvearoundtheancientpracticeofcontemplativelistening,orwaitingon God.ThesegroupsarenotaBiblestudy,prayergrouportheologicaldiscussion.Amidstthe demandsandpressuresoflife,SoulCareoffersauniqueinvitationtoenterinto stillnessofheartandmindasyouexperienceGod’spresencemorefullywithother studentsandtrainedleaders.AndrewMurraysaid,“Thewholecreationisruledbytheone unalterablelawofwaitingonGod!”

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RegularBookstorehoursinCharlotte Sunday Closed Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday 10:00am 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am 5:00pm StudentsalsomaypurchaseonlinethroughtheGordonConwellwebsiteandtheGCTSOnline Bookstore. ReturnPolicy Booksmaybereturnedwithinsevendaysofpurchaseifunused,unmarked,andinsaleable condition.Thereturnmustbeaccompaniedbyareceipt.Damaged/defectivebooksalsomaybe returnedforreplacement.Seebookstoremanagementforfurtherdetails.

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TheCareerServicesOfficeseekstobearesourceforstudentsindiscerningtheirdesignand call,aswellasgiveguidanceinthejobhuntingprocess.Servicesofferedinclude,résuméand portfoliowritingseminarsandcritiqueanddenominationalandordinationinformation. TheCareerServicesofficealsooverseesinformationalandrecruitingvisitsfromvariouspara churchandchurchdenominationalrepresentativesthroughouttheschoolyearonthe Hamiltoncampusand/orviaZoomforallcampuses.

TheGordonConwellBookstoreiscommittedto:1)providingqualitybooksandGCTS merchandiseatacompetitivepricetotheGordonConwellcommunity,thegreaterNorth Shorecommunity,andbeyond;2)assistingstudents,staff,faculty,andalumniwithbuilding theirpersonallibraries,meetingtheireducationalgoals,andfurtheringtheirministries;and3) partneringwithpastorsandchurchestobearesourceforChristianeducation,Biblestudy,and ministry.

RegularBookstorehoursinHamilton Sunday Closed MondayFriday 9:00am 4:00pm Saturday Closed Hoursmayvaryinthesummer.

Uponnotificationofadeath,seriousillness,oraccidentinastudent'sfamily,duringclassroom hours,aStudentLifeServicesstaffmemberwillattempttolocatethestudentinclass.Official notificationtoprofessors,campuscommunity,and/orfamilywillcomefromtheDeanof StudentsOffice.

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Employment StudentEmployment

Studentspousesareeligibletoworkinashorttermcapacityundercasuallaborarrangements. Theseopportunitiesaresubjecttocertainearninglimitationsandareonanasneededbasisby variousSeminarydepartments(seeInternationalStudentsonF2spousevisaandemployment).

StaffEmployment

EmergencyStudentNotification

Studentsandstudentspousesmayapplyforanyopen,fulltimeorparttimeposition.Regular fulltimestaffpositionscomewithanexcellentbenefitpackage.Openingsforstaff employmentalsomaybefoundontheEmploymentwebpage CasualLaborOpportunities

Asaservicetothechurch,ourstudents,andouralumni,theCareerServicesofficehoststhe GordonConwellprofessionaljobsearchwebsite,https://ministrylist.com/.Herehundredsof professionalministrypositionsinchurches,ministriesandfaithbasednonprofitsintheU.S. andinternationallyareposted.AllGCTSgraduatingstudentsandalumniareencouragedto lookregularlyatMinistryist.comfornewpostingsastherearenewandcontinuingpostings everyday.

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TherearemanypositionsavailableoncampusfornoncohortstudentsandGCTSmayhave remotepositionsavailable.Positionsareavailableforbothworkstudyeligiblestudentsand nonworkstudystudents.Studentssecurethesepositionsoncetheyarriveoncampus.Typical positionsincludegroundsworkers,officeassistants,generalmaintenanceworkers,andlibrary assistants,tonameafew.Studentemployeesmayworknomorethan25hoursperweekin total.ThemostcommonwaytolocatepositionsistochecktheEmploymentpageofour websiteortoobtainalistofdepartmentsupervisorsfromthestudentemployment/human resourcesofficeandcontactthesehiringmanagersdirectlyregardinganyavailablepositions. StudentswhowishtoworkremotelymustliveinoneofthefourstatesHRapproves(MA,FL, NC,OH).

internalresources, includingadministrativeportal,learningportal,printing,andlibraryresources.All

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findtheanswerstoyourquestionsinFrequentlyAskedQuestions Toreportanincidentortechnicalissue,contactTechnologyServices. ITServiceDesk Phone Email HamiltonWalkUp Twitter

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AlthoughtheCharlottecampusdoesnotprovidestudenthousingforthosewhocommute fromadistance,however,wehavemadearrangementswithlocalhotelstomakerooms/suites availabletoourstudentsatadiscountedrate.Foranupdatedlisting,pleaseseetheCommunity LifehubonCanvasoremailtheSoutheastCommunityLife.Studentsalsomayposttheir lodgingneedsbyemailtotheSoutheastCommunityLife. belowintheHamiltonsectionforhousinginformationatourresidentialcampus.

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ThedepartmentisresponsiblefortheSeminary’sITequipmentandmaintenanceofthe school’sITinfrastructureandservicesatalllocations.Wirelessinternetisavailabletoall students,staff,andfacultyateachcampus.TheITServiceDeskexiststoservetheentire GordonConwellcommunityandaddresstechnologicalincidentsandrequestsastheyrelateto accessingseminaryservicesandresources. ThecampusbasedAVteamsprovideclassroomtechnologysupportandaudio/visual technologysupportformeetingsandevents. youneedassistance,startbyvisitingtheTechnologyServiceswebpage (tech.gordonconwell.edu)tofindhelpfulresourcesand may 978646 (4357) tech@gordonconwell.edu 370 @itgcts

TheTechnologyServicesdepartmentconsistsoftheITServiceDeskandAVTechnology Services,alsoknownasMediaServices.

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BruceJacksonLibraryComputersandPrinting(BostonCUME)

HaroldLindsellLibraryComputerLab(Charlotte) Computers and printers for student use are available in the Harold Lindsell Library. The computers provide students with access to the Internet, Microsoft programs, and library resources. Students can schedule usage and are encouraged to consult with Library staff for assistance. Students are limited to one-hour of usage if there are others waiting to use the workstations. Students may not connect personal laptop computers to the computers or printers.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 23 password are used to access email, portals, printing and library resources. In most cases, the student username is the student’s first initial plus last name. For example, John Smith’s user ID would be jsmith, and his email address would be jsmith@gordonconwell.edu. If there is more than one user with the same first initial and last name, the system automatically assigns a number at the end of the username (example: jsmith9). Instructions for logging into systems are provided during the matriculation process, as well as during new student orientation. For more information, visit our website GoddardLibraryComputersandPrinting(Hamilton)

ComputersandprintersforstudentuseareavailableintheGoddardLibrary.Student printer/copier/scannersinthelibraryareaccessedusingtheSeminary’sprintermanagement system(PaperCut).Eachstudentreceivesaninitialcopying/printingcreditinPaperCutand canpurchaseadditionalcopying/printingcreditsattheMailRoomasneededtoaddtotheir printingaccount.Toprintfromapersonalcomputerordevice,connecttotheGordonConwell campusnetwork(viaWiFiorEthernet),navigatetomobility.gordonconwell.edu,andfollow theinstructions.

ByusingtheSeminary’scomputingandinternetresources,studentsagreeasaconditionofuse toacceptpersonalresponsibilityforconsiderate,ethical,andresponsiblebehaviorintheiruse oftheavailableresources. StudentsareresponsibletousetheresourcesincompliancewithapplicablelawsandSeminary standards,policies,andprocedures.AllstudentsagreetoabidebytheAcceptableUsePolicy Violationsmayresultindisciplinaryactionwhichcouldincludesuspensionorrestrictionof access.TheSeminaryreservestherighttomonitorandrecorduseractivitiesandmayprovide theresultsofsuchmonitoringtoappropriateauthorities.

ComputersandprintersforstudentuseareavailableintheBruceJacksonLibrary.Students canloginusingtheirGordon‐ConwelluserIDandpassword.Thelibraryprovidesaprinterfor printingandcopyingat10centsperpage.Adedicatedscannerisavailabletoproducehigh qualitypagescansthatcanbeemailedorsavedtoaUSBdrive.Whenscanning,we recommendcheckingyouremailorUSBdrivetoconfirmeachscanhasarrivedbeforeleaving thelibrary. StatementofLibraryComputerUserResponsibilities

Studentsareresponsibleforusingtheresourceswithsensitivitytotherightsofothers.Itisthe student'sresponsibilitytoavoidintrusionsintotheprivacyofothersand/ortoavoidcreating

GoddardLibrary(Hamilton) Academicyear& J-term Summerclasses Noclassesbetween SummerSessions andFallSemester

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MondayThursday 7:45am9:00pm 8:00am9:00pm 8:00am5:00pm Friday 7:45am5:00pm 8:00am5:00pm 8:00am5:00pm Saturday 9:00am9:00pm 9:00am5:00pm Closed Sunday Closed Closed Closed

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*Hoursmaychangeduringholidaysorwhentherearebreaksbetweensemesters.Pleasecall thefrontdeskorchecktheschedulepostedonthedoortoconfirm. ToscheduleavisitoutsideofthepostedlibraryhourspleasecontactMichaelFremeauat 6173181653.

Studentsareresponsiblefortakingstepstoavoidbeingavictimoranunwittingdistributorof computervirusesorotherdestructivecomputerprograms.TheSeminaryassumesno responsibilityforavoidanceoforfortheimpactofcomputervirusesorothersuchdestructive programs.Studentsshouldbeawarethatelectronicfilesarenotnecessarilysecureandthat emailisextremelyvulnerabletounauthorizedaccessandmodification.Therefore,the Seminarydoesnotassumeresponsibilityfortheconfidentialityofauser’sfiles.

TheBruceJacksonLibraryisopenondayswhenthereareclassesheldoncampus.Pleasecall thefrontdeskorcheckthepostingontheLibrarydoorifyouwouldliketousethelibraryona daythatthereisnotaclassoffered.Typicallythescheduleisasfollows: Monday Thursday 11:00pm 4:00pm* Friday Sunday Closed

*Pleasenote:ThelibraryiscurrentlyclosedonSaturdaybecausetherearenoclassesbeing heldonSaturday.ItwillbeopenonSaturdayswhentherearescheduledclasses.

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StudentsenrolledinaGordonConwelldegreeprogrammayrequestuptosixlibrarybooks fromGoddardLibrary,themainGordonConwelllibrarylocatedinSouthHamilton,through thefollowingemailaddress.Studentsmustprovidethefollowinginformation:name,address, phone,studentIDnumber.Inaddition,studentsmustprovidetheauthor,title,andcallnumber foreachbookrequested.GoddardLibrarywillfillrequestsbasedonavailabilityofbooksand policiesregardingborrowing.Studentsareresponsibleforreturningbooksbymailbythedue datelistedontheinsidefrontcover.GordonConwellstudentsusingGoddardLibraryservices aresubjecttoGoddardLibrarypolicies,includingfines.

HaroldLindsellLibrary(Charlotte) The Harold Lindsell Library contains approximately 50,000 volumes focusing on biblical studies, theology, church history, counseling and psychology, and Christian ministry. The library also features an extensive collection of digital resources (including print journals, dissertations, books and videos) through the Digital Theological Library (Home Home LibGuides at Digital Theological Library (thedtl.org) Students should review the library module in the online New Student Orientation presentation for instructions on how to access electronic resources.

Lindsell Library hours: Sunday Closed MondayFriday 9:00am4:00pm Saturday 9:00am2:00pm Holidays Closed Hours are subject to change during the summer semester and depending on class schedules. Students are encouraged to check the hours posted on the library website for more up to date hours of operation. The library staff is available to help students with a variety of research needs. Library staff can be reached by phone (704 527 9909)or through the Lindsell Library email (HLlibrary@gordonconwell.edu) if students need to schedule a meeting face to face or via Zoom options. Forinformationonlibrarypoliciesandprocedures,seethelibraryinformationsheetpublished annuallybythelibrary.Itisavailableatthecirculationdesk.

Closed:Wednesdays11:00am 12noon(duringtheacademicyearforchapel).

Closedthefollowingholidays:  MemorialDay  IndependenceDay  LaborDay  ThanksgivingDayplusFridayandSaturday  ChristmasthroughNewYear’sDay

Lost&Found (BostonCUME) TheFrontDeskmaintainsaLost&FoundcollectionforthebenefitoftheSeminary community.TheLost&FoundislocatedacrossfromRoom213.Itemswillbekeptfor30days, afterwhichtheymaybeconsideredabandonedpropertyanddisposedofinanappropriate manner.

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Thelibrarydoesnotchargefinesforoverduebooks,butbooksmorethanfourweeks(28days) overduearedeclaredlostandstudentsarechargedaminimumof$100feeperbookfor replacementandprocessingcosts.Studentsmaynotborrowbooksunlesstheyreviewandsign theoverdue/lostbookpolicyAlso,patronswithoverdueCourseReservematerialswillbe charged$10.00peritem,perday. StudentsfromotherinstitutionsintheCarolinasTheologicalLibraryConsortium(CTLC)may checkoutuptofivebooksforuptothreeweekswithonerenewal.CTLCstudentsmaynot borrowbooksplacedonreserveforGordonConwell Charlottecourses.CTLCstudentsmust seetheLibraryDirectororanassistanttocheckoutbooks.

CurrentlyenrolledGordonConwellstudentshaveborrowingprivilegesatmemberinstitutions oftheCarolinasTheologicalLibraryConsortium.Studentsareresponsibleforabidingbythe policiesofmemberlibrariestheychoosetouse.Pleaseconsultthelibrarydirectorfor informationaboutCTLCmemberlibraries.

Library(Jacksonville) Sunday Closed MondayFriday 8:30am10:00pm,studentsonlyafter4:30pm Saturday 8:30am2:00pm,studentsonly Thelibrarycanbeaccessedbystudentsafterofficehoursbythesingledooratthebackofthe library.Seethelibrarianorotherstaffforthedoorcode.Thelibraryisclosedondayswhenthe campusofficesareclosed,unlessotherwisenoted. Scannersandprintersforstudentuseareavailableinthecampuslibrary.Digitalcopiesand scanningareencouraged.Therearefeesperpageforprinting.

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GordonConwellstudentidentificationcardsfunctionaslibrarycards.Studentscurrently enrolledinGordonConwellmayborrowbooksandareresponsibleforreturningthem accordingtothelibrarypolicies.Allcurrentstudentsarerequiredtoreadandreviewthe libraryborrowingpolicy.Ifanotherstudentneedsabookthatyouhavecheckedout,we reservetherighttoaskyoutoreturnthebookbeforethesemesterduedate.

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MassachusettslawrequiresthatallGordonConwellstudentsattheHamiltonorBoston campusesenrolledin6ormorecredithours(fullorthreequartertime)have“suitable”health insurancecoverage.Tohelpstudentsmeetthisrequirement,GordonConwelloffersahealth insuranceplanthroughBlueCross/BlueShield.ThisplanismanagedthroughtheRegistration OfficeandUniversityHealthPlans.Studentsenrolledin6ormorehoursintheFalland/or SpringsemestersmustparticipateintheSeminaryplanorwaiveinclusionintheSeminary planbyprovidingproofofanotherinsuranceplandeemedbytheMassachusettsDivisionof HealthCareFinanceandPolicy(DHCFP)as“comparablecoverage”totheplanofferedbythe Seminary.Students,whowaivecoverage,mustdosobythepostedwaiverdeadlineeachyear. Studentsenrolledinlessthan6credithoursarenoteligiblefortheSeminaryplanandarenot requiredtosubmitawaiver.

(Jacksonville) TheLibrarymaintainstheLost&FoundfortheSeminarycommunity.

MeetingRoomReservations

TheDean’sOfficeoperatestheLost&FoundservicefortheSeminary.Itemsturnedinto“Lost andFound”willbeheldfor30days.After30days,unclaimeditemsareconsideredtobe abandonedpropertyandaredisposedofinanappropriatemannerbytheSeminary.

TheStudentLifeServicesofficemaintainsaLost&Foundcollectionforthebenefitofthe Seminarycommunity.TherealsoisaninformalLostandFoundboxforitemsleftinthe AcademicCenteronthemainleveloftheAcademicCenterbythestairsgoingtotheupper level.

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ThosewishingtoreservespaceforSeminaryrelatedandsponsoredevents,aswellasfor personalreasons,mustdosothroughtheFSDirectapplicationontheSchoolDudesystem. Allreservationsmustbemadewellinadvance.Aminimumofthreeworkingdaysisrequired forasimpleroomreservation.Anythinginvolvingfoodservices,maintenance,ormedia servicesrequiresatwoweekadvancenotice. Outsidegroupsareallowedaccesstocampusfacilitieswhenspaceisavailable(withthe exceptionofRetreatHouse).Feeswillbechargedtocovermaintenancecosts,custodial services,andcrowdcontrolmanagementwhennecessaryforuseofcampusfacilitiesby approvedoutsideorganizations,withreducedratesforpersonalusebystudents.

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TheSeminarylimitstheuseoftheRetreatHousetocurrentSeminarystudentsandtheir families.OutsideguestsarenotpermittedtoreservetheRetreatHouse. Students(and/orspouses)wishingtoreservetheretreathouseforsocialevents(babyshowers, bridalshowers,bookclubs)shouldgothroughSchoolDudeStudentswishingtohostevents whereasignificantnumberofoutsideguestswillbeinvited(weddings)willneedtogain approval.Also,asmallfeewillbechargedfortheuseofthefacility.

StudentGuidance(Hamilton,CUME,Charlotte,and Jacksonville)

Studentsneedingspiritualandvocationalguidanceaswellasadditionalformsofsupportcan reachouttotheirStudentSuccessrepresentative,totheSoutheastCommunityLifeoffice,orto StudentLifestaff. ThePastoralGuidanceCommitteeisavailabletohelpstudentswhomaybeexperiencing personaloremotionaldifficultieswhichcouldpotentiallyleadtoadisciplinarygrowthprocess. Referraltothecommitteemaycomefromfaculty,administration,staff,orstudentswithor withouttheaffectedstudent’sknowledge.Thefocusofthecommitteeispastoral.Incases wherethecommitteedeterminesitisinthebestinterestofthestudentandtheSeminaryfor thestudenttoseekprofessionalhelpoutsidetheschoolortorequirethestudenttowithdraw toattendtopersonalmatters,thecommitteehastheauthoritytotakesuchaction.Thestudent retainstherighttoappealthecommittee’sdecision.

allowedaccesstocampusfacilitieswhenspaceisavailable.Feeswillbe chargedtocovermaintenancecosts,custodialservicesandsecurityforuseofcampusfacilities byapprovedoutsideorganizations,withreducedratesforpersonalusebystudents.Feesrange basedupontypeofoccasion/facility.Allreservationsfromnon‐Seminaryaffiliatesmustbe madethroughtheCampusOperationsManager

StudentLounges (Hamilton) StudentshavetheopportunitytoretreattothePierceGreatRoomloungeintheKerrBuilding. StudentsalsomayavailthemselvesofthewirelessInternetconnections.ThePierceGreat Room,onrareoccasions,willbeusedforlargefunctions,whichrequiresittobeclosedfora dayortwo.Whenthisoccurs,studentswillbegivenadvancenotice.Studentsalsocantakea

ReservingRetreatHouse(Hamilton)

ThosewishingtoreservespaceforSeminary‐relatedandsponsoredevents,aswellasfor personalreasons,mustdosothroughtheRegistrationServices.Allreservationsmustbemade wellin Outsideadvance.groupsare

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TheSeminaryisincompliancewiththeprovisionsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.The followingpolicystatementdescribestheprocedurestheSeminarywillfollowin accommodatingpersonswithdisabilities.

1. Itisthestudent’sresponsibility,afterbeinginformedofadmission,toinformthe institutionthroughthefollowingofficesofhisorherdisabilityandoftheneedfor accommodation:  Hamilton:DeanofStudents  CohortBasedEducation:AssistantRegistrar  BostonCampus:CUMEAssistantRegistrar  Digital,JacksonvilleandCharlottestudents:DeanofDigitalStudents.

WritingCenter

POLICIESANDPROCEDURES

TheGordonConwellWritingCenteroffersprofessionalonlinerevisionandeditingservices foracademicandministerialwritingproducedbyGordonConwellstudents.Editingservices involvedetailed,sentencebysentencefeedbackongrammar,spelling,punctuation,word choice,andwritingstyle.(Notethateditingdoesnotincludespecificfeedbackonformatting.)

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GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 29 breakinthelounge,locatedintheAcademicCenter241andinKerr429,betweenthePierce GreatRoomandtheNorthWing.Anyquestionsabouttheloungesshouldbedirectedtothe StudentLifeServicesoffice. (Charlotte) TheCharlottecampusoffersvibrantcommunityspaceandquietstudyplacesthroughoutthe campus.Outsidecommunityareasarelocatedonthefirstfloorcourtyard;studyandgathering areasarelocatedprimarilyonthesecondfloor.

DisabilityAccommodationPolicy

Revisionservicesinvolvedetailedfeedbackon"bigpicture"ideasinawrittentext,suchas: introductions,thesisstatements,paragraphdevelopment,organization&cohesion,transitions, integrationofresearch,analysis,conclusions,andevenvisualappeal.TheGordonConwell WritingCenterwillreviewmosttypesofwritingthatareproducedbyGordonConwell studentsforschoolorministry.Suchtextsmightincludeacademicresearchpapers,reflection essays,bookreviews,PowerPointpresentations,ministrywebpages,writtensermons,résumés forministrypositions,churchnewsletters,Christiannonprofitpublications,faithbasedblog posts,ministrygrantproposals,etc.Additionally,theWritingCenterofferslivevirtual consultations.AllpaidservicesareavailableinEnglishorSpanish.Tolearnmoreaboutthese servicesandaccessfreewritingguides,enrollintheWritingCentersiteinCanvas.Please emailtheWritingCenterwithanyquestions.

5. Documentationmustbesubmittedpriortothefirstclassforwhichthestudentis requestingaccommodation.Thedesignatedofficewillkeepthedocumentationinthe student'spermanentfile.

7. TheDSC,inconsultationwithfacultymembersandstudent,willdeterminereasonable accommodationineachparticularcaseandforeachclass.AformalDisability AccommodationPlanwillbedraftedanddisseminatedtoallnecessaryparties.

8. Priortothestartofeachfollowingsemester,thestudentmustcontacttheDSCin writingtoensuretheDAPissharedwiththerelevantfacultymember(s)foreach particularclass.

3. Acceptablesourcesofdocumentationforsubstantiatingastudent’sdisabilityand requestforparticularaccommodationscantakeavarietyofforms.Pleasevisitour websiteforspecifics.

Theuseofalcoholicbeveragesortobaccoproductsisnotpermittedonanycampusorother locationswhereclassesarebeingheld.Medicalandrecreationalmarijuanauseisprohibitedat GordonConwellasitspossession,use,orcultivationisprohibitedbyFederallaw.Smokingis notpermittedonanycampusorinconnectionwithanyschoolsponsoredactivityorinany offcampusofficesandclassrooms.Formoreinformation,pleaseseeourDrugFreeSchools andCampusesregulations.

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2. AstudenthavingadisabilityrequiringaccommodationmustprovidetheSeminary withcurrentandrelevantdocumentationfromaspecialistcertifiedtodiagnosethe particulardisability.

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9. Bythefirstdayofanygivenclass,thestudentalsomustnotifyhisorherprofessorthat adisabilityexiststhatwillrequireaccommodation.

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4. Documentationrequirementsvarybysituation.TheDisabilityServicesCoordinator (DSC)designatedforthecampus/programwilltalktothestudentaboutdocumentation duringtheinitialconversation.NostudentshoulddelaymeetingwiththeDSCoutof concernfornothavingappropriatepaperwork.

6. Ameetingmustbescheduledbetweenthestudentseekingaccommodationsandthe DSCtoexplorecollaborativelypreviouseducationalexperiences,pastuseof accommodations,andwhathasbeeneffectiveandineffectiveinprovidingaccess.

SuchdisclosureofneedshouldbedoneassoonaspossiblesothattheSeminarycan makenecessaryplans,preferablywithatleastfourweeksnotification,asaminimum, requested.ForHamiltonstudents,pleasecompletetheRequestforAccommodations (RAF)formfoundatonline.Forotherstudents,pleasecontactthoselistedasthe appropriatecontact.

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f. Keepthoroughandcompletedocumentationofinvestigativeprocess.

PolicyandProcedureforDisciplinaryAction

Thepurposeofastudentdisciplinaryprocessistodetermineifastudenthasengagedin misconduct,andinthosecasesinwhichitisdeterminedthatthestudenthasengagedin misconduct,toimposeappropriatesanctionsbecausethegoalisalwaysrestoration.Romans 2:4statesthatitisGod’skindnessthatleadsustorepentanceandtheSeminaryseekstofollow thepatternsfordisciplinedescribedinScripturethroughcampusspecificguidance committees.Thefollowingproceduresareemployedinfulfillingthispurpose.Pleasenotethat situationsthatfallundertheumbrellaofTitleIXorVAWAwillfollowadifferentprocedure.

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StatementofStandardforDisciplinaryAction

TheSeminaryreaffirmsthebiblicalprinciplessetforthinitsCommunityLifeStatementasit seekstosupportstudentsintheirtheologicalendeavors.TheSeminary'scommitmenttoits missionstatementrequiresthatallstudentsbeaffordedanenvironment,whichpromotes intellectualandspiritualgrowth.Tothisend,theSeminarymayengageininvestigations, whichcouldresultinaprocessdesignedtobringaboutrestorationforthestudenttothe community,shouldheorshebefoundinviolationofanyaspectoftheCommunityLife Statementoranyotherinstitutionalcodeofconductthatinterfereswithorlimitsthestudent’s, aswellasthecommunity’s,abilitytofulfilltheiracademicgoals.

ProcedureforConductingaMisconductReview

1. Thecampusspecificguidancecommitteewillconductaninvestigationofthe allegationsbroughtagainstastudent.Theinvestigationincludesthefollowingsteps: a. Confirmthename/identityofthestudentinquestion. b. Gatherallmaterialfacts. c. DetermineallegedinfractionasstatedintheCommunityLifeStatementorother publishedinstitutionalcodeofconduct. d. Ifnecessary,takeanyappropriateactions,includinggovernmentand/orlaw enforcementagencies. e. Seeklegalcounselasdeemedappropriate.

2. TheChairoftheGuidanceCommitteewillnotifythestudentinwritingofthe a.following:Astatementofallegedchargesagainsthimorher b. ThespecificSeminarypolicyorcodeofconduct,whichallegedlyhasbeenviolated

c. Thepurportedfacts/informationsupportingtheallegation d. Theestablishmentofacommitteeinterviewwithstudentinquestion.

3. TheGuidanceCommitteewillconductaninformalinterviewwiththestudent,using thefollowingguidelines: a. Thestudentwillbeinformedofthedate,time,andlocationoftheinterview,in writing,eitherbypersonaldeliveryoremail,atleastthreebusinessdaysinadvance Thisinformationalsowillbeprovidedtotheperson(s)whobroughtforththe

.Amoreseriousadmonitionassignedforadefinite amountoftime,withtheprobationtocontinueuntilcertainconditionsstipulated bytheCommitteehavebeenfulfilled.Itimpliesthatanyfutureviolationduring thattime,ofwhateverkind,maybegroundsforsuspension,orinespeciallyserious cases,fordismissalfromtheSeminary.

d. SuspensionforaDefinitePeriod.RemovalfrommembershipintheSeminary community,includingallstudentprivilegesforaspecifiedperiodoftime,withthe suspensiontocontinueuntilcertainconditionsstipulatedbytheCommitteehave

f. Theinformalinterviewmaybeconductedintheabsenceoftherespondentstudent ifheorshefailstoappear,followingpropernotificationoftheinterviewdate,time, andlocation.

g. TheinterviewshallberecordedbytheCommittee.Therecordingshallbekeptwith thepertinentcasefileforaslongasthecasefileismaintainedbytheSeminary.(A copyhearingwillbemadeandkeptintheDeanofStudents’office.)

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c. Therespondentstudentmaychoosetobeassistedbyafamilymemberorother individual.Thoseassistingtherespondentstudentwillbegivenreasonabletimeto askrelevantquestionsofanyindividualappearingattheinterview,aswellasto presentrelevantinformation.Thestudentalsomaybeaccompaniedbylegal counsel,althoughtheroleofcounselwillbelimitedtoprovidinglegaladvicetothe respectivestudent.Itwillbedoneinaquietmannerthatisnotdisruptivetothe proceedings.Areasonableeffortwillbemadetoaccommodatethescheduleofany representativeoradvisorallowedtoassistthestudent.

b. Theentirecasefileandthenamesofanyprospectivewitnesseswillbeavailablefor inspectionbytherespondentstudentduringnormalbusinesshoursintheStudent lifeServices/DeanofStudents’officewherenonacademicstudentfilesare maintained(unlessprotectedfromdisclosurebyFERPA).

e. Therespondentstudentwillbeexpectedtorespondtoquestionsaskedbythe Committee.StudentswhorefusetoanswerongroundsoftheFifthAmendment privilegemaybeinformedthattheCommitteecoulddrawanegativeinference fromhisorherrefusal,whichmightresultinhisorherdismissalfromthe Seminary,inaccordancewiththesestandardsandprocedures.

4. Followingtheinformalinterview,theCommitteewillmeetfordeliberationsandrender awrittendecisiontothestudentwithinfivebusinessdaysafterthecompletionofthe informalinterview.

5. TheCommitteehastheauthoritytorenderanyoneofthefollowing a.decisions/sanctions: Furtherinvestigationpossiblyculminatinginanotherfollowupinterview.

c. DisciplinaryProbation

d. Thecomplainantstudent,ifpresentintheinterview,alsomaybeassistedbyan advisorofhisorherchoosing.

b. Admonition.Aformaladmonitionthataninstitutionalstandardhasbeenviolated andwhichdoesnotbecomepartofastudent'spermanentrecord,butthatmaybe takenintoaccountinjudgingtheseriousnessofanyfutureviolation.

8. TheCommitteeshallinformthecomplainant,ifany,thattheinvestigationhasbeen completedandthatasanctionhasbeenimposedbutmaynotbepermittedtodivulge details.

1. Ifeitherstudentoraccusersodesires,heorshemayappealtheinvestigating committee’sdecisioninwritingwithinsevenbusinessdays,followingthenotification ofsanction,totheDeanoftheCampus

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4. ThePresidentwillpresenthisorherdecisionwithinsevenbusinessdaystothestudent (orcomplainant).

6. Ifthestudentissuspendedordismissed,thewrittendecisionshallbemailedoremailed tothestudentwithinfivebusinessdaysafterthecompletionoftheinterview.Itshall containastatementofreasonresultinginthesanction.Therespondentstudentshallbe askedtosignaform,fortherecord,indicatinghisorherunderstandingofthe disciplinaryactiontakenbytheCommittee.Therespondent,aswellasthe complainant,alsoshallbeadvisedoftheappealprocess.

7. Aconfidentialcopyofthelettertothestudent(s)willbefiledintheDeanofStudents Office,andtheRegistrar’sOfficewillbenotifiedofthedecision.

Intheeventthattheresponse,decision,oractionisunacceptabletoeitherparty(the respondentorthecomplainant)duetoproceduralinconsistenciesornewinformation,which wasnotavailabletothecommittee,formalcomplaintscanbeappealedtotheDeanofthe Campus.ExceptionscanapplywheretheCampusSafetyDepartmentadvisesotheractionbe taken,asrequiredbylaw.

f. Dismissal.PermanentremovalfrommembershipintheSeminarycommunity, includingallstudentandalumniprivilegeswithoutpossibilityofreadmission. (RequiredtomoveoutofSeminaryhousing.)Adismissalisnotedonstudent's officialrecord.

2. TheDeanoftheCampuswillpresenthisorherdecisionwithinsevenbusinessdaysto thestudent(orcomplainant),unlessheorsheappointsareviewcommitteeofhisorher choosing,inwhichcase,heorshewillhave10businessdaysinwhichtorespond.

5. ThePresident'sdecisionwillbefinal.

e. IndefiniteSuspension.RemovalfrommembershipintheSeminarycommunity includingallstudentprivilegesforatleasttheperiodoftimespecifiedby suspension,withthesuspensiontocontinueuntilcertainconditionsstipulatedby theCommitteehavebeenmet,afterwhichtheCommitteewillreconvenetorender afinaldecisionAsuspensionisnotedonastudent'sofficialrecordonlyforthe durationofthesuspension.(RequiredtomoveoutofSeminaryhousing.)

3. Intheeventthatfollowingthisappealthereisfurtherevidenceofprocedural inconsistenciesornewinformation,whichwasnotavailabletotheDeanofthe Campus,eitherstudentmayappealtothePresidentoftheSeminaryinwritingwithin sevenbusinessdays,followingthenotificationofsanction.

ProceduresforAppeal

Reasonabledeviationsfromtheseprocedures(nottoincludesanctions)willnotinvalidatea decisionorproceedingunlesssignificantprejudicetothestudentmayresult.

Hill,

DeviationsfromEstablishedProcedures

Followingisapolicystatementregardingthisact. GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryseekstoprovideasafesettingandtoprotectthepublic healthforallmembersoftheSeminarycommunitybysecuringadrugfreeenvironmentin compliancewiththeDrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesActof1989(Federallaw).Thelaw declaresthatstudentsandemployeeshavetherighttostudyandworkinasettingfreefrom theeffectsofdrugoralcoholabuse.InkeepingwiththeprinciplesoutlinedinourCommunity LifeStatementandourChristiantraditionasatheologicalseminarythatpreparesmenand

1. Ifsuspensionordismissaloccursduringthecourseofthesemester,tuitionmaybe refundedtothestudentaccordingtoFederalpolicy.

3. Ifthestudentresidesoncampus,heorshemaybegivenuptoa30daynoticetovacate theapartmentandnomorethansevendaystomovefromthedormitory(dateof dismissalwilltakeintoaccounttheappealprocess).

at: https://www.northcarolina.edu/officesandservices/academic

ProceduresforStudentDepartingtheSeminary

4. Inthecaseofaninternationalstudent(F1visa),asperSEVIS(StudentExchangeand VisitorInformationSystem)regulations,heorshemustvacateimmediately(i.e.,no visa“graceperiod”),followingthedateofdismissal(dateofdismissalwilltakeinto accounttheappealprocess).

PolicyonDrugandAlcoholAbuse (incompliancewithDrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesActAmendmentof1989.)

SystemOffice 910RaleighRoad,

2. Appropriatenotationshallbeenteredonthestudent'stranscriptandplacedinhisor herpermanentfile.TheRegistrationOfficewillfollownormalproceduretonotifythe appropriateofficesofthestudent'sleavefromtheSeminary.

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ForstudentsinNorthCarolinaunabletoresolveacomplaintthroughtheinstitution’s procedures,theymayreviewtheStudentComplaintPolicy,completetheStudent ComplaintForm(PDF)locatedontheStateAuthorizationwebpage affairs/licensure thecomplaint ofNorthCarolina Chapel NC

275152688 Phone:919962 https://www.northcarolina.edu/complaints4550

department/, andsubmit

grievance

tohttps://studentcomplaints.northcarolina.edu/form ortothefollowingmailingaddress: NorthCarolinaPostSecondaryEducationComplaints c/oStudentComplaints University

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ReferralforinvestigationofpossibleabusewillbemadetotheDeanofStudentsforthe specificcampusorVicePresidentofCBE(forCBE).Referralmaycomefromanumber ofsources,suchasresidencelifecoordinators,fellowstudents,facultyorstaff members,spouses,areaclergy,campuspolice,etc.Procedurefordisciplinaryactionwill beobserved.

Theprocessforstaffandadministrationiscontainedinaseparatestatementandis availableintheHumanResourcesOfficeaspartoftheStaffHandbook.

SummaryofLegalSanctionsCoveringAlcoholandDrugAbuse

II.Faculty

I.Students

Seminarypolicyprohibitsthefollowing:

3. Beingundertheinfluenceofanunauthorizedcontrolledsubstance,illegaldrugor alcoholonSeminarypremises,inSeminarysuppliedvehiclesoratanyofficialfunction orSeminaryactivity;

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4. Theuseofalcoholicbeveragesordrugsthatadverselyaffectsastudent’sacademic performance,preparationforministry,orpracticeofministry,orthatadverselyaffects anemployee’sworkperformance,orthatisathreattoindividualsafetyonthepartof studentsoremployees,orthatadverselyaffectstheSeminary’sreputationinthepublic arenaonthepartofstudentsoremployees.

2. Theuse,possession,manufacture,distribution,orsaleofalcoholicbeverageson Seminarypremises,inSeminarysuppliedvehiclesoratanyofficialfunctionor Seminaryactivity;

Local,state,andFederallawsmakeillegaluseofdrugsandalcoholseriouscrimes.Convictions canleadtoimprisonment,fines,andassignedcommunityservice.Courtsdonotreduceprison sentencesinorderforconvictedpersonstoattendschoolorcontinuetheirjobs.Afelony convictionforsuchanoffensecanpreventstudentsfromenteringmanyfieldsofemployment or Citiesprofessions.andtownsinMassachusetts,Florida,andNorthCarolina,specificallyHamilton,MA, prohibitpublicconsumptionofalcoholandimposefinesforviolations.TheMassachusetts DepartmentofConservationandRecreation(DCR)alsoprohibitspublicconsumptionof alcoholinitsparksaroundBoston.InNorthCarolina,ifyoubecomedisruptiveinpublic

5. Weareadrugfreecampus,includingthepossessionanduseofmarijuana.

1. Theuse,possession,manufacture,distribution,orsaleofillegaldrugs,controlled substances,ordrugparaphernaliaonSeminarypremises,inSeminarysupplied vehicles,oratanyofficialfunctionorSeminaryactivity;

III.Staff

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 35 womenforChristianministry,thefollowingpoliciesdealingwiththeillegalandabusiveuseof alcoholordrugsareadoptedincompliancewiththelaw.

TheprocessinvolvingfacultyshallfollowtheFacultyHandbook.

Thefollowingprocedureswillbeobservedincasesofsuspectedabuseorviolationoftheabove policies:

Massachusettsmakesitillegaltobeinaplacewhereheroiniskeptandtobe“inthecompany” ofapersonknowntopossessheroin.Anyoneinanycontextwhereheroinispresentrisksa seriousdrugconviction.Saleandpossessionof“drugparaphernalia”withtheintenttosellis illegalinMassachusetts. PersonsconvictedofdrugpossessionunderStateorFederallawareineligibleforFederal studentgrantsandloansforuptooneyearafterthefirstconviction,fiveyearsafterthe second;thepenaltyfordistributingdrugsislossofbenefitsforfiveyearsafterthefirst,10 yearsafterthesecond,permanentlyafterthethirdconviction. UnderFederallaw,distributionofdrugstopersonsunderage21ispunishablebytwicethe normalpenaltywithamandatoryoneyearinprison;athirdconvictionispunishableby mandatorylifeimprisonment.Thesepenaltiesapplytodistributionofdrugsinorwithin1,000 feetofacollege(Seminary)orschool.Federallawsetsgreatlyheightenedprisonsentencesfor manufactureanddistributionofdrugs,ifdeathorseriousinjuryoccursfromuseofthe substance.

Alcoholconsumptioncausesanumberofmarkedchangesinbehavior.Evenlowdoses significantlyimpairthejudgmentandcoordinationrequiredtodriveacarsafely,increasing thelikelihoodthatthedriverwillbeinvolvedinanaccident.Lowtomoderatedosesofalcohol alsoincreasestheincidenceofavarietyofaggressiveacts,includingspouseandchildabuse. Moderatetohighdosesofalcoholcausemarkedimpairmentinhighermentalfunctions,

andNorthCarolinahavecriminalpenaltiesforuseofcontrolled substancesordrugs,withpenaltiesvaryingwiththetypeofdrug.Ingeneral,narcotic, addictive,anddrugswithahighpotentialforabusehaveheavierpenalties.InNorthCarolina, possessionofillegaldrugscansendyoutojailforuptofiveyearsorcostyoufinesofupto $2,000.Sellingillegaldrugstootherscarriesajailtermofupto10years. Possessionofdrugsisillegalwithoutvalidauthorization.Whilepenaltiesforpossessionare generallynotasgreatasformanufactureanddistributionofdrugs,possessionofarelatively largequantitymaybeconsidereddistribution.UnderbothStateandFederallaws,penaltiesfor possession,manufacture,anddistributionaremuchgreaterforsecondandsubsequent convictions.Manylawsdictatemandatoryprisonterms,andthefullminimumtermmustbe served.

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HealthRisksandtheEffectsofAlcohol

TheologicalSeminary 36 (violent,insulting,usingprofanity,urinating)asaresultofbeingdrunk,youcanbefinedupto $50andspenduptoamonthinjail. Massachusetts,Florida,andNorthCarolinalawsprohibitsaleordeliveryofalcoholic beveragestopersonsunder21withafineofupto$2,000or6monthsimprisonment,orboth. Misrepresentingone’sageorfalsifyinganidentificationtoobtainalcoholicbeveragesis punishablebyafineof$300.Firstconvictionofdrivingundertheinfluenceofalcoholhasa $1,000fine,oneyearrevocationofdriver’slicense,uptotwoyearsinprisonandmandatory alcohol Massachusettsrehabilitation.,Florida,

Alcoholwithdrawalcanbelifethreatening.

HealthRisksandtheEffectsofMarijuana

Marijuanausemayhaveawiderangeofhealtheffectsonthebodyandbrain.Clickonthe CDCwebsitetolearnmoreabouthowmarijuanausecanaffectyourhealth. resourcesinthefightagainstalcoholanddrugabusecanbefoundatwww.findhelp.org. MA MA

Nationwide

Motherswhodrinkalcoholduringpregnancymaygivebirthtoinfantswithfetalalcohol syndrome.Theseinfantshaveirreversiblephysicalabnormalitiesandmentalretardation.In addition,researchindicatesthatchildrenofalcoholicparentsareatgreaterriskthanother youngstersofbecomingalcoholics.

01902 781http://www.projectcope.com5819270

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MassachusettsLocalAlcoholandDrugResources BayCoveSubstanceAbuseCenter 66CanalSt.,Boston,

severelyalteringaperson’sabilitytolearnandrememberinformation.Veryhighdosescause respiratorydepressionanddeath.Ifcombinedwithotherdepressantsofthecentralnervous system,muchlowerdosesofalcoholwillproducetheeffectsjustdescribed.Repeateduseof alcoholcanleadtodependence.Suddencessationofalcoholintakeislikelytoproduce withdrawalsymptoms,includingsevereanxiety,tremors,hallucinations,andconvulsions.

https://www.baycovehumanservices.org02114 617‐371‐3000 BethIsraelLaheyHealthBehavioralServices 199RosewoodDrive,Suite,Danvers,MA01923 978http://www.nebhealth.org/9681700 BostonASAPCounseling 25KingstonSt.,3rdfloor,Boston,MA02111 617https://www.bostonasap.org/ 482‐5292 Bridgwell 117NCommonSt.,Lynn,

Longtermconsumptionoflargequantitiesofalcohol,particularlywhencombinedwithpoor nutrition,alsocanleadtopermanentdamagetovitalorgans,suchasthebrainandtheliver.

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 38 BureauofSubstanceAbuseServices,DepartmentofPublicHealth 250WashingtonSt.,Boston,MA https://www.mass.gov/orgs/bureau02108ofsubstanceaddictionservices 617624‐5111 CABHealth&Recovery 111MiddletonRd,Danvers,MA01923 978https://detoxtorehab.com/7772121 LaheyHealthBehavioralServices 110GreenSt,Lynn,MA, https://sobernation.com/listing/lahey01902healthbehavioralservicestsslynnma/ 7815939434 MASubstanceAbuseHelpline 800https://helplinema.org/ 327‐5050 McLeanHospital 115MillSt.,Belmont,MA 800https://www.mcleanhospital.org/treatment/smhp024783330338,6178553141 NorthCarolinaLocalAlcoholandDrugResources AlcoholicsAnonymous 1427ElizabethAve.,Charlotte,NC28203 704http://www.charlotteaa.org/3324387,7043770244 CharlotteRescueMission:Dove’sNestforWomenandFamilies 2855WestBlvd.,Charlotte,NC 704http://charlotterescuemission.org/282083334673 CharlotteRescueMission:Rebound 907West1stSt.,Charlotte,NC 704http://charlotterescuemission.org/282023334673 BiennialReviewoftheProgram TheDrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesRegulationsrequirethateverytwoyears(oneven numberedyears)theSeminaryconductanauditoftheeffectivenessoftheirDrugFreeSchools andCampusesProgram.

DistributionofDrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesRegulationsInformation

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Membersofthisteamarethefollowing:  CampusSafety  DeanofStudents,HamiltonCampus  HousingManager,HamiltonCampus  CampusManager,NetworkedEducation  DeanofStudents,NetworkedEducation

Arecordofthecurrentplan,relatedprograms,statistics,relatedtoanyincidents,and compliancewiththispolicy,plusthebiennialfindingsofthisauditteamiskeptonfile.

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TodeterminetheeffectivenessoftheabovestatedDrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesProgram, GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryhasestablishedaDrugFreeSchoolsandCampuses teamtoconductareviewofcurrentprograms,practices,policies,anyneworchanginglaws relatedtothisactandtosuggestmodificationstothecurrentprogram,ifneeded.

AreviewoftheprogramwascompletedonJuly1,2022,toreviewthepolicyanddiscussany violationsofthepolicysincetheinceptionoftheDrugFreeSchoolsandCommunitiespolicy.

Thefollowingprogramisinplacetoensuretherequireddistributionofthepolicytoevery faculty,staff,andstudenteachyear.

 ByprovidingalinktotheofficialwebsiteoftheHigherEducationCenterforAlcohol andotherDrugPrevention.

 Eachyear,priortoOctober1st ,theSeminarysendsoutanemailtoallfaculty,staff,and students,remindingthemoftheSeminary’spositiononDrugFreeSchoolsand Communities.Sinceallfaculty,staff,andstudentshaveaccesstoemail;thismeetsthe minimumrequirementofinformingannuallyallfaculty,staff,andstudentsaboutthe DrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesPolicy.

Allrecordsofdisciplinaryactionsand/orcounselingsessionsrelatedtodrugandalcoholabuse arekeptintheconfidentialfilesofStudentLifeServices,CampusSafety,orHumanResources, asappropriate.

HardcopiesofGordonConwellTheologicalSeminary’sDrugFreeSchoolandCampuses RegulationsPolicyareavailablefromCampusSafety,uponrequest.

Enforcement

TheenforcementoftheDrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesRegulationsasputforthinthe programandintheSeminarypoliciesrestsprimarilywithHumanResources,StudentLife Services,CampusSafety,andtheCharlotteDean’sOffice.However,theSeminaryassumesthat eachfaculty,staff,andstudent,whovoluntarilybecomespartoftheGordonConwell TheologicalSeminarycommunity,agreestoabidebyitsStandardsofConductandCommunity LifeStatement.

Policy&ProceduresonSexualMisconductandTitleIX

 OutlinetheSeminary’sprocessofrespondingappropriatelytoincidentsofsexual misconduct.

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 Definesexualmisconductinvolvingstudents,whichincludessexualharassment, domesticviolence,intimatepartnerviolence,stalking,andsexualassault.

 Identifyresourcesandsupportforstudentsreportinganincidentofsexualmisconduct.

AsaChristianinstitutioncommittedtopreparingmenandwomenforministry,wetakeour commitmenttoshapingmoralandethicalcharacterseriously.GordonConwell’sCommunity LifeStatementmaintainsthat,“werenouncebehaviors,suchasdistortionofGod’sWord, deception,falsehood,drunkenness,stealing,andsexualimmorality,suchaspremaritalintercourse, adulteryandhomosexualbehavior.”TheCommunityLifeStatementprovidesuswithasetof guidingnormsthatshapethewayweinteractwithoneanother.Weunderstandthatwelivein afallenworldandthatsinexists.Forthisreason,GordonConwellrecognizesitslegal obligationsinregardstoTitleIX,theCampusSexualViolenceElimination(SaVE)Act,andthe CleryAct(formoreinformation)onthespecificsoftheseFederallaws.Forthepurposesofthis policyandtheSeminary’shandlingofsuchmatters,TitleIXincludestheconcernsofthe CampusSaVEAct(specificallyintimatepartnerviolence&stalking).Thepurposeofthis policyisto:  AffirmtheSeminary’scommitmenttopreventingsexualmisconduct.

PursuanttoTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,GordonConwellTheological Seminaryprohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofsexorgenderinitsprogramsandactivities TheSeminarywillrespondtoandmakereasonableeffortstoinvestigateandaddress complaintsorreportsofprohibitedconductinaccordancewiththeproceduresoutlinedbelow. AnyquestionsregardingTitleIXshouldbeaddressedwiththeTitleIXCoordinatoridentified Gordonbelow.ConwellTheologicalSeminaryseekstoprovidestudentswithasafelivinglearning environmentfreefromthenegativeeffectsofsexualmisconduct,whichincludessexual harassment,sexualassault,andotherformsofsexualviolence.Allformsofsexualmisconduct areprohibited.TheSeminarystrivestoeducatestudents,staff,andfacultyontheseissuesand toproviderecourseforstudentsbelievingtheyhaveexperiencedsexualmisconduct.This policyappliestoallmembersoftheGordonConwellTheologicalSeminarycommunity,and includes,butisnotlimitedto,faculty,staff,students,Seminaryvisitors,volunteers,and vendors.Italsoappliestoallegedactsofsexualassault,prohibitedsexualcontact,dating,and domesticviolencethatoccur:oncampus;inconnectionwithanyprogramoractivity sponsoredbytheSeminary;and/oroffcampusiftheconductcreatesahostileenvironmenton Thecampus.SeminaryconsiderssexualmisconductinanyformtobeaseriousviolationoftheChrist likeconductexpectedfromallmembersofitscommunity.Appropriatedisciplinaryactions followingtheprocessoutlinedinthestudent,faculty,orstaffhandbooksmaybetakenagainst anypersonsorgroupsengagingintheseactstopreventrecurrenceofanyharassmentandto correctitseffectsonthecomplainantandothersSuchdisciplinaryactionincludes,butisnot

SexualViolence

Sexualmisconductcanoccurbetweenpersonsofthesameordifferentgenders. SexualHarassment

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 41 limitedto,suspensionorexpulsionfromtheSeminary,terminationofSeminaryemployment, andterminationofcontracts/agreementswiththatperson(s)orgroup(s).TheSeminaryalso mayimposeothersanctions,includingrestrictingstudentsfromcertainactivitiesorareasof thecampus,requiringthatstudentscompletecounselingorotherprogramsasaconditionof continuedenrollment,oranyotherappropriatesanctionsasdeterminedbytheSeminaryinits solediscretion.Inaddition,theSeminarymayterminateorsuspenditsrelationshipand associatedprivilegeswithanyperpetratorofinterpersonalorintimatepartnerviolence coveredbythispolicy,including,butnotlimitedto,visitors,volunteers,vendors,andother suchguestsoftheSeminaryTothisend,GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryexpressly reservesitsrightstorevoketheprivilege,right,and/orpermissiontoanyonetobephysically presentoncampus,participateinSeminaryactivities,anduseSeminaryfacilitiesorresources inordertocarryouttheintentandpurposesofthispolicy. TheSeminarymayreferanyallegedperpetratorofinterpersonalorintimatepartnerviolence tolawenforcement.

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Definitions

SexualMisconduct

Sexualassaultisanyunwanted,coerced,orforcedsexualcontactorintercourseorsexual contactorintercoursewithsomeonewhoisnotabletogiveconsent(e.g.,incapacitatedby alcohol,drugs,orasleep).Sexualassaultcaninvolvethesexualpenetrationofanybodyorifice,

Sexualharassmentmeanssexualadvances,requestsforsexualfavors,and/orverbalorphysical conductofasexualnaturewhen:(1)submissiontoorrejectionofsuchconductismade,either explicitlyorimplicitly,atermorconditionofemployment,thebasisforanemployment decision,orafactorindeterminingeducationalsuccess;or(2)suchconducthasthepurposeor effectofunreasonablyinterferingwithworkperformanceorcreatinganintimidating,hostile, humiliatingorsexuallyoffensiveworkenvironment.Unwelcomeconductisdeterminedby whatareasonablepersonperceivestobesosevere,pervasive,andobjectivelyoffensivethatit effectuallydeniesapersonequalaccesstotheinstitution’seducationprogramoractivity (hostileenvironment).Actions,suchasthese,areprohibitedandmaybeunlawful.

Sexualmisconductisabroadtermthatencompassesanyunwelcomebehaviorofasexual naturethatiscommittedwithoutconsentorbyforce,intimidation,coercion,ormanipulation.

Sexualviolenceisdefinedassexualintercourseorotherforcibleand/ornonconsensualsexual contactwithanotherpersonwithoutconsent.Thisincludesrape,sexualassault,battery,and sexualcoercion.Sexualviolencecanbeimposedbytheintentionaluseofphysicalforceor power,coercion,orincapacitation.Sexualassaultisacriminalact,punishablebyciviland criminallegalaction,aswellasdisciplinaryactionbytheSeminary SexualAssault

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NonConsensualSexualContact

Nonconsensualsexualcontactmeanshavingorattemptingtohavesexualcontactwith anotherpersonwithoutconsent(otherthannonconsensualsexualpenetration,whichis addressedbelow).Examplesofnonconsensualsexualcontactmayinclude:theintentional touchingoftheintimatepartsofanother,orcausingtheothertotouchone’sintimateparts, includingoverclothing,removingofclothingofanotherperson,orkissing

Consent Willinglygivingpermissionoragreementtoasexualact,withoutthreatofharm.Consentis aninformedagreementtoparticipateinanact,communicatedverballyorthroughphysical participationthatisnotachievedthroughmanipulation,intimidation,orcoercionofanykind orgivenbyonewhoisincapableofgivingclearandknowingconsent,byreasonofthe individual’sage,beingundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs,orotherwise.Themannerof dressofthevictimatthetimeoftheoffensedoesnotconstituteconsent. Consentcannotbeassumedandisneverimplied,eveninacurrentorpreviousdatingor sexualrelationship.Consentcanbewithdrawnatanytime.Absenceofprotest,passivity,or silenceisnotconsent.Consentishearingtheword“yes.”Itisnottheabsenceofhearing “no.” Incapacitation Incapacitationalsoconstituteslackofconsent.Incapacitationisastateinwhichsomeone cannotmakerational,reasonabledecisionsbecausethepersonlacksthecapacitytogive knowingconsent.Intercourseisgenerallyconsideredtobecommittedbyforceandagainsta

NonConsensualSexualIntercourse

Nonconsensualsexualintercourse,commonlyreferredtoasrape,isthenonconsensual penetration,howeverslight,ofanotherperson’sanalorgenitalopeningbyanypartofthe bodyorwithanyobject,ororalsexwithpenetration. SexualExploitation

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TheologicalSeminary 42 butalsoincludesotherunwantedsexualcontactincludingStatutoryRape(minorunder16in Massachusetts,under18inNorthCarolina,andunder18inFlorida).Victimscanbeeither womenormen.Mostvictims/survivorsknowtheperpetratorswhomaybethe victim’s/survivor’sbestfriend,lover,partner,date,familymember,neighbor,teacher, employer,doctor,orclassmate.Theperpetratorcanbeahusband,wife,boyfriend,or girlfriend.Sexualassaultcanoccurbetweenmembersoftheoppositesexorsamesex.Alcohol, daterapedrugs,orothersubstancesmaybeinvolved.

Sexualexploitationoccurswhenonepersontakesnonconsensualorabusivesexualadvantage ofanotherforhisorherownpersonaladvantageorbenefit,(andthatbehaviordoesnot otherwiseconstituteoneoftheothersexualmisconductoffenses).Examplesincludebutare notlimitedto:invasionofsexualprivacy;streamingofimages,photography,videooraudio recordingofsexualactivityornudity,ordistributionofsuchwithouttheknowledgeand consentofallparties;voyeurism;includingincapacitationforthepurposeofmakinganother personvulnerabletononconsensualsexualactivity.

Theterm“datingviolence”meansviolencecommittedbyaperson: (A)whoisorhasbeeninasocialrelationshipofaromanticorintimatenaturewiththe victim;and (B)wheretheexistenceofsucharelationshipshallbedeterminedbasedonaconsideration ofthefollowingfactors: (i) Thelengthoftherelationship. (ii)Thetypeofrelationship. (iii)Thefrequencyofinteractionbetweenthepersonsinvolvedintherelationship.

GuidanceonReporting GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryencouragesthosewhohaveexperiencedanyformof sexdiscrimination/misconducttoimmediatelyfindasafeplace,reporttheincidentpromptly,

TheologicalSeminary 43 person’swillif:thepersonisunconscious;thepersonisasleep;thepersonisdruggedor intoxicated;thepersonisfrightenedorintimidated;orthepersonismentallyimpairedor deficientsothatheorshecannotagreetotheact.Engaginginanyformofsexualactivitywith someonewhoisincapacitatedconstitutessexualmisconduct.

Domestic,dating,intimatepartner,orfamilyviolenceistheabuseofpowerandcontrol.Itisa patternofbehaviorusedbyonepersontocontrolanotherthroughforceorthreats.

Theterm“domesticviolence”includesfelonyormisdemeanorcrimesofviolencecommittedby acurrentorformerspouseorintimatepartnerofthevictim,byapersonwithwhomthevictim sharesachildincommon,byapersonwhoiscohabitatingwithorhascohabitatedwiththe victimasaspouse,byapersonsimilarlysituatedtoaspouseofthevictimunderthedomestic orfamilyviolencelawsofthejurisdictionreceivinggrantmonies,orbyanyotherperson againstanadultoryouthvictimwhoisprotectedfromthatperson’sactsunderthedomestic orfamilyviolencelawsofthejurisdiction.

DatingViolence(from42USCss13925):

Stalking(from42USCss13925): Theterm“stalking”meansengaginginacourseofconductdirectedataspecificpersonthat wouldcauseareasonablepersonto: (A)fearforhisorhersafetyorthesafetyofothers;or (B)suffersubstantialemotionaldistress. InMassachusettsandFloridasuchconductarefelonies.M.G.L.c.265§43(Stalking) AggravatedstalkingisafelonyinNorthCarolina(G.S.14277.3A).Stalkingincludesawillful andmaliciousknowingpatternofconductoractsoveraperiodoftimedirectedataspecific person,whichseriouslyalarmsorannoysthepersonandwhichcausesareasonablepersonto suffersubstantialemotionaldistressandmakesathreatwiththeintenttoplacethepersonin imminentfearofdeathorbodilyinjury.Stalkingcanbeaccomplishedbymail,telephone, electronicmail,internetcommunications,andfacsimile.Conduct,whichdoesnotincludea threatofdeathorbodilyinjury,alsoisillegalandconsideredharassmentbytheSeminaryand Massachusetts,Florida,andNorthCarolinalaw.M.G.L.c.265§43A(CriminalHarassment).

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EvenwhentheSeminaryhasdeterminedthatbecauseofthereportingstudent’srequestfor confidentialitytherecanbenoformalconsequence,immediateactioncanbetakentoprotect thereportingstudent.Suchactionsinclude:providingcounselingsupportandacademic supportservices;andincreasedmonitoring,supervision,orsecurity.

TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillreviewthispolicyandtheoptionsforsuitableresolution.Ifthe TitleIXCoordinatorconcludesthattheallegedconductfallsoutsidethescopeofthispolicy, thecomplainantmaybereferredtoanothercampusofficeoradifferentprocessforresolution

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InitialAssessmentandInterimMeasures

TheologicalSeminary 44 seekallavailableassistance,andtopursueSeminaryconductviolationchargesandcriminal prosecutionoftheoffender.GCTStakescomplaintsseriouslyandwillworkwithcomplainants toensurethattheyarewellcaredfor,physically,emotionally,andspiritually.TheSeminary willcooperatefullywiththepoliceinanyrelatedinvestigationandreservestherightto commenceitsinternalcomplaintresolutionprocedurespriortothecompletionofanypolice Reportsinvestigation.ofsexual

Thefirstconcerninareportofsexualmisconductisforthephysicalsafetyandemotional wellbeingofthereportingindividual.Thepurposeoftheinitialassessmentistoendthesexual misconduct,eliminateahostileenvironment,preventitsrecurrence,andremedyitseffects.

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discrimination/misconductcanbemadeanonymouslybycompletingthe ConfidentialSexualAssaultform ReportscanbemadetotheDirectorofHumanResources,whoistheTitleIXCoordinator,any CampusSafetyOfficer,theDeanofStudents,andanySeminaryemployeeidentifiedasa mandatoryreporter.Allsexualmisconductcomplaintsmadetomandatoryreporterswillbe reportedtotheTitleIXCoordinator.Mandatoryreportersareallsupervisors, administrators/managers,andadministrativefaculty.Studentshavearighttofileacriminal complaintandaTitleIXcomplaintsimultaneously. IfanindividualwishestoseekconfidentialassistanceindealingwithaTitleIXviolation,heor shecanspeakwiththeirlocalpastorand/oraLicensedProfessionalCounselor.Theindividual alsomaymakeaconfidentialreporttotheTitleIXcoordinatororcampussafetyofficerand requestthattheirnamenotbeusedintheinvestigation.

ShouldtheallegedconductbeaTitleIXmatter,theprocessoutlinedbytheFederal governmentwillbefollowed. Whenacomplaintisreceived,theSeminarywillprovideappropriateinterimmeasuresto preventfurtheractsofmisconduct,orsafeguardthewellbeingofthecomplainant,the respondent,orthebroadercampuscommunitywhiletheinvestigationisinprocess,andto ensureequalaccesstoSeminary’seducationprograms.TheSeminarywilldeterminethe necessityandscopeofanyinterimmeasure.Suchmeasuresmayinclude:ensuringaccessto counselingandmedicalservices;providingalternativeworkarrangements,suchasadjusting workschedulesorsupervisors;providingaccesstoappropriateacademicsupport,suchas tutoringorpermissiontowithdrawfromorretakeaclass;orprovidealternateliving arrangements;oranyotherremedythatcanbeusedtoachievethegoalsofthispolicy.

Retaliation

3. Bothpartieswillbeprovidedwrittenupdatesduringthecomplaintresolutionprocess.

Thereportingstudentmaychoosetofollowaformalorinformalcomplaintprocedure.An informalcomplaintdoesnotrequirethatthecomplainantidentifyhimselforherself,will includeaninvestigation,andmayormaynotresultinahearing.Sanctionsarepossibleinan informalprocedure.Aformalcomplaintrequiresthattherespondentknowwhofiledthe complaintandisamorerigidprocess;includingawrittencomplaint,investigation,reportof investigation,ahearing,anddecisionwithpossiblesanctions.Theresultsoftheinvestigation and/orhearingmaynotbedifferentbetweenthetwotypesofcomplaints.Ifbothpartiesagree, aformalprocessmaybecomeinformal;onepartymayrequestthataninformalprocess becomeformal.

6. Thestandardusedtodeterminewhetheraviolationhasoccurrediswhetheritis morelikelythannotthattherespondentdidso.Thisisreferredtoasa “PreponderanceofEvidence”standard.Evidencemustbesubmittedduringthe investigationandwillbeavailableforexaminationbybothparties.

forReportsofSexualMisconduct

Formattersinwhichaformalprocessisfollowed(TitleIXandVAWA):

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7. BothpartiesmusthaveanadvisoroftheirchoicepresentduringahearingGCTSwill provideoneifthestudentisnotabletofindsomeone.

8. Hearingsarelive,althoughcomplainantandrespondentmaynotbeinthesameroom, andcannotaskquestionsofeachotherRelevantquestionswillbeaskedbyadvisors.

Retaliationorattemptstoseekretributionagainstastudent,anemployee,oranyother individualinvolvedinfilingacomplaintorparticipatingintheinvestigationofanallegationof sexualmisconductisprohibitedbythispolicyandmayconstituteseparategroundsfor disciplinaryaction.Retaliationcanincludethreats,intimidation,andabuse.Suchretaliationis unlawfulandwillnotbetoleratedbytheSeminary. IndividualswhobelievetheyhaveexperiencedretaliationshouldcontacttheTitleIX CoordinatorandtheSeminarywillinvestigatethecomplaint.IftheSeminarydeterminesthat retaliationoccurred,anappropriateactionwillbetakenregardlessoftheoutcomeofthe underlyingsexualmisconductcomplaint.

5. Allegationsofsexualassaultwillnotberesolvedbymeditation.

9. Appealsmustbebasedonproceduralirregularitythataffectedtheoutcomeofthe matter,newevidencenotavailableatthetimeofdetermination,conflictofinterest,or anotherbasethatisofferedtobothparties.

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2. InaccordancewithFederalguidance,GCTSwillcompleteinvestigationsandthis processwithintheallowabletime.

Investigation/Procedures

Partiesalsomayseekprotectivemeasuresfromoutsidelawenforcementagencies.

4. Bothpartieswillbeadvisedinwritingoftheoutcomeofacomplaint,atthesametime, onceadecisionhasbeenreached.

1. Theinvestigationofasexualmisconductallegationmayproceedwhetherornota relatedcriminalmatterispending.

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PolicyandProceduresonDiscriminationand Harassment

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 46 ResourcesandSupportforStudents Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowhasbeenthevictimofanyoftheabovementionedviolations, youshouldFIRSTgettosafety.Dialing911willalerttheHamiltonPoliceDepartmentand GCTSCampusSafety.TheStudentLifeServicesstaffisavailabletoassistinthesemattersas well.Clickhereforalistofotheravailableresources. LEADTITLEIXCOORDINATOR JanaHoliday DeanofStudents KerrBuilding,Room318 130EssexStreet,SouthHamilton,MA01982 Phone:9786464052 Email:mailto:jholiday@gordonconwell.eduortitleixcoordinator@gordonconwell.edu

ThepurposeofthispolicytohelpinsureallmembersoftheGordonConwellCommunity understandtheprohibitionagainstharassment.AllmembersoftheSeminarycommunityare encouragedtoreflectupontheissueofdiscriminationandharassmentasitmightaffectthe livesandconductofothers.Further,anyonewhomaybethevictimofharassmentshouldbe awareoftheprocedureforreportingsuchincidents.

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminarydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,gender, color,nationalorethnicorigin,age,handicap,orveteranstatus.Thisstatementappliesto everymemberofourcampuscommunityandisadheredtostrictly.

BehaviorthatconstitutesdiscriminationorharassmentisprohibitedbyTitleVIIofthe1964 CivilRightsAct,includes,butisnotlimitedto,slurs,coarsejestingwithracial/ethnic/gender overtones,andotherformsofcommunicationresultingindisparagementorintimidation.

GordonConwellwelcomeswomentoallitsdegreeprograms,seekingtobuildacommunityin whichallofChrist'speople,regardlessofgender,findwarmacceptance.SincetheSeminary acceptswomenwhoaretrainingforthispurpose,theresponsibilityofstudents,faculty,staff, andadministrationistorelatetooneanothersothatChrist'scallcanbepursuedfreely withouttheimpedimentofexclusiveorinsensitivewordsandactions.Womenpreparingfor ministry,therefore,shouldreceivepersonalencouragementfromallmembersofthe community.Tothatend,theSeminaryiscommittedtothefullinclusionofwomen,their contributionsandconcerns,inrecruitmentandadmissionofstudents,forteaching,for administeringandplanningcurriculum,chapels,andconvocations,andforfillingfaculty, administrative,andotherappointments.

QuestionsaboutTitleIXcanbedirectedtotheTitleIXCoordinatorortotheOfficeofCivil Rights(OCR)oftheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.

ThegrievanceprocedureisavailabletoanyGordonConwellTheologicalSeminarycommunity residentorstudentwhothinksheorshehasbeensubjectedtooraffectedbydiscriminationin theformofharassmentwithintheSeminarycommunityasdefinedinthepolicystatement.

Formal StudentsProcedure:

:ThestudentshallpresentinwritingadescriptionoftheproblemtotheDeanof StudentsandmakeanappointmenttomeetwiththeDeanordesignatedperson.Written complaintsshallbesubmittedasnearintimetotheactualincident(s)aspossible.An investigationwillbeinitiatedincludingdiscussionwithallpartiesinvolved.ThePastoral GuidanceCommittee(seePolicyandProceduresforDisciplinaryAction)maybeconvenedto investigatethecaseandmakerecommendationforaction.Complaintsshallbehandled quickly,fairly,andthoroughly.

NonStudentCommunityResident:Nonstudentcommunityresidentswillfollowthesame procedureasthatdescribedforstudents.

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InformalProcedure: Theinformalprocedureconsistsofarequestforadviceorcounseltoevaluateperceptionsor clarifyissues.Studentsmightseekouttheirfacultymentor,ResidenceLifeCoordinator,the DeanofStudents,ortheDeanofthecampus.Nonstudents,livinginoncampushousing, mighttalkwiththeirResidenceLifeCoordinator.Ifresolutionisnotachievedbytheinformal procedureandthepersonwishestopursuethematter,formalrecourseshallfollow.

Appeals: Intheeventofaresponse,decision,oractionbeingunacceptabletoanypartyduetoadditional informationorproceduralinconsistencies,formalcomplaintscanbeappealedtothe President’sOffice.ExceptionscanapplywheretheCampusSafetyDepartmentadvisesother actionbetakenbynecessityoflaw.

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Areportingformcanbefoundonline.Oncetheformiscompleted,itmaybesubmittedto CampusSafety,theDeanofStudents,Dorm/ApartmentRLC,ortheDeanoftheHamilton campus.Reportsalsomaybemadeviaemailorinpersontotheappropriateofficeorperson.

Confidentiality: Inallcasesofharassmentcomplaints,confidentialitywillbeobservedasfaraspossibleby processingcomplaintsdiscreetly.Giventhatdiscussionsandinvestigationsmayinvolve severalpeople,however,absoluteconfidentialitycannotbeguaranteed.Beassuredthat discretionandrespectshallbeobserved. StudentGrievanceagainstaFacultyMember Whileconflictmaybeinevitable,ourhopeisthatanydifferencescanberesolvedinsucha waythatgrowthoccurs.Wearealearningcommunity,andassuch,ourpostureoughttobein readinesstoexperiencetheformationthatGodintends.Wewillliveaccordingtobiblical

RegardingGradesorAcademicPerformance:Asstatedabove,thematterfirstshall beaddressedbythestudenttotherelevantfacultymember.Ifresolutionisnotreached atthatlevel,thestudentmayappealinwritingtotheCampusDean,whowillreferthe mattertotheJudicialCommittee,asubcommitteeoftheAcademicAffairsCommittee. IfthestudentisdissatisfiedwiththedecisionoftheAAC,heorshemayappealin writingtotheCampusDean,whosedecisionshallbefinal.

 Aftertakingthisstep,ifresolutionisnotreached,themattershouldbereferredin writingtotheCampusDeanandDeanofStudentsofthespecificcampus(orequivalent person).Withoutwrittendetails,noactionwillbetaken.

Hazing

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminaryisincompliancewiththeCommonwealthof Massachusettslegislationprohibitingthepracticeofhazing.

AccordingtoNorthCarolinalaw(NCGS§1435): “Itisunlawfulforanystudentinattendanceatanyuniversity,collegeorschoolinthisStateto engageinhazing,ortoaidorabetanyotherstudentinthecommissionofthisoffense.Forthe purposesofthissectionHazingisdefinedasfollows:‘tosubjectanotherstudenttophysical injuryaspartofaninitiation,orasaprerequisitetomembership,intoanyorganizedschool

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 Insuchcaseswherethisisnotpossible,appropriate,orwise,studentsareencouraged tobringanotherstudentortheDeanofStudentsofthespecificcampusortheVPof CBE.(Ifthegrievanceisregardingsexualharassmentorassault,thestudentshould speakwiththeTitleIXCoordinator.)

RegardingaPersonalGrievance:

 Seektoresolvethematterinprivatediscussionwiththerelevantfacultymember.

o Note:GordonConwellencouragesstudentstodialoguewithfacultymembers directlyaboutgrievances,butshouldthatprovetobeunadvisable,thestudentmay bringhisorherconcernstotheDeanofStudents(orVPorEDOofCBE)without firstgoingdirectlytothefacultymember.

 TheDeanwillthenreferthemattereithertotheFacultyPersonnelPoliciesCommittee (FPPC)ortheAcademicAffairsCommittee(AAC)orboth,dependingonthenatureof thegrievance.Inprinciple,academicmattersarereferredtotheAACandpersonnel matterstotheFPPC.Eithercommitteemayenlisttheworkofasubcommitteeto investigatetheparticularsandrecommendaction.Whenasubcommitteeisused,the fullcommitteeshallactonthegrievance,withwrittenconclusionsgivenbothtothe facultymemberandthestudent(withacopytotheCampusDeanandDeanof Students).Thedecisionofthecommitteeshallbefinal;however,inthecaseof proceduralinconsistencyornewinformation,themattercanbeappealedtothe CampusDeanand,ifnecessary,thePresident.

269.19.NotificationbySchoolsofHazingLaw;ReportbySchools;Disciplinary Policy. [Textasamendedby1987,665effectiveApril4,1988.FortexteffectiveuntilApril4,1988,see 1986Sectionedition.]19.

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 49 groupincludinganysociety,athleticteam,fraternityorsorority,orothersimilargroup.’Any violationofthissectionshallconstituteaClass2misdemeanor.”

Whoeverisaprincipalorganizerorparticipantinthecrimeofhazing,as definedherein,shallbepunishedbyafineofnotmorethanthreethousanddollarsorby imprisonmentinahouseofcorrectionfornotmorethanoneyear,orbothsuchfineand imprisonment. Theterm“hazing”asusedinthissectionandinsections18and19,shallmeananyconductor methodofinitiationintoanystudentorganization,whetheronpublicorprivateproperty, whichwillfullyorrecklesslyendangersthephysicalormentalhealthofanystudentorother person.Suchconductshallincludewhipping,beating,branding,forcedcalisthenics,exposure totheweather,forcedconsumptionofanyfood,liquor,beverage,drugorothersubstance,or anyotherbrutaltreatmentorforcedphysicalactivity,whichislikelytoadverselyaffectthe physicalhealthorsafetyofanysuchstudentorotherperson,orwhichsubjectssuchstudent orotherpersontoextremementalstress,includingextendeddeprivationofsleeporrestor extended Notwithstandingisolation.any

Whoeverknowsthatanotherpersonisthevictimofhazingasdefinedin section17andisatthesceneofsuchcrimeshall,totheextentthatsuchpersoncandoso withoutdangerorperiltohimselforothers,reportsuchcrimetoanappropriatelaw enforcementofficialassoonasreasonablypractical.Whoeverfailstoreportsuchcrime shallbepunishedbyafineofnotmorethan$1,000.

Eachinstitutionofsecondaryeducationandeachpublicandprivateinstitution ofpostsecondaryeducationshallissuetoeverystudentgroup,studentteam,orstudent organizationwhichispartofsuchinstitutionorisrecognizedbytheinstitutionor

FollowingisacopyofChapter269,Sections17,18,and19ofthegenerallawsofthe CommonwealthofMassachusettsregardinghazing.TheBoardofRegentsofHigherEducation hasstipulatedthatthisinformationmustbedistributedtoallfulltimestudentsandstudent groupleaders.Violatorsoftheseregulationswillbedisciplinedinaccordancewith harassmentproceduresassetforthinthishandbook.

269.17.HazingProhibited;Definition;Penalties [Textasamendedby1987,665effectiveApril4,1988.FortexteffectiveuntilApril4,1988,see 1986Sectionedition.]17

otherprovisionsofthissectiontothecontrary,consentshallnotbe availableasadefensetoanyprosecutionunderthisaction.

269.18.FailuretoReportHazing;Penalty. [Textasamendedby1987,665effectiveApril4,1988.FortexteffectiveuntilApril4,1988,see 1986Sectionedition.]18

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PolicyonInformationTechnology StudentsmustabidebytheSeminary’sTechnologyAcceptableUsePolicy(AUP).Thepolicy canbeaccessedonline

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Eachgroup,team,ororganizationshalldistributeacopyofthissectionandsections17and18 toeachofitsmembers,plebes,pledges,orapplicantsformembership.Itshallbethedutyof eachsuchgroup,team,ororganization,actingthroughitsdesignatedofficer,todeliver annuallytotheinstitutionanattestedacknowledgmentstatingthatsuchgroup,team,or organizationhasreceivedacopyofthissectionandsaidsections17and18,thateachofits members,plebes,pledges,orapplicantshasreceivedacopyofsections17and18,andthatsuch group,team,ororganizationunderstandsandagreestocomplywiththeprovisionsofthis sectionandsections17and18. Eachinstitutionofsecondaryeducationandeachpublicorprivateinstitutionorpost secondaryeducationshall,atleastannually,beforeoratthestartofenrollment,delivertoeach personsections17and18. Eachinstitutionofsecondaryeducationandeachpublicorprivateinstitutionofpost secondaryeducationshallfile,atleastannually,areportwiththeregentsofhighereducation andinthecaseofsecondaryinstitutions,theboardofeducation,certifyingthatsuch institutionhascompliedwithitsresponsibilitytoinformstudentgroups,teams,or organizationsandtonotifyeachfulltimestudentenrolledbyitoftheprovisionsofthissection andsections17and18andalsocertifyingthatsaidinstitutionhasadoptedadisciplinarypolicy withregardtotheorganizersandparticipantsofhazing,andthatsuchpolicyhasbeenset forthwithappropriateemphasisinthestudenthandbookorsimilarmeansofcommunicating theinstitution’spoliciestoitsstudents.Theboardofregentsand,inthecaseofsecondary institutions,theboardofeducationshallpromulgateregulationsgoverningthecontentand frequencyofsuchreports,andshallforthwithreporttotheattorneygeneralanysuch institution,whichfailstomakesuchreport.

PolicyontheReproductionofGordon-Conwell

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 51 PolicyonSales&ServicesonCampus Permissiontoexhibit,and/orsellmaterialsanywhereoncampusmustbeobtainedfromthe DeanofStudents,ChiefofStaff,orotherStudentLifepersonnel.Thisregulationgovernsany businessprojectsundertakenoncampusbystudents. PolicyonUseofFacilitiesforPoliticalActivities/Events Detailscanbeaccessedonline STATEMENTSOFCOMPLIANCE ThefollowingStatementsofCompliancecanbeaccessedonline.  CampusSecurityActof1990(CleryAct)  CivilRightsActof1964  DrugFreeSchoolsandCampusesAct  FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct  InternalRevenueServiceProcedure7550  RehabilitationActof1973  StudentConsumerInformation  TitleIXoftheHigherEducationAmendmentsof1972  GIBill®requirementsunder38CFR21.4253,38USCode3675,38CFR21.4254,38US Code3676. Degreeprogram(s)ofstudyofferedbyGordonConwellinNorthCarolinahavebeendeclared exemptfromtherequirementsforlicensureunderprovisionsofNorthCarolinaGeneralStatutes (G.S.)11615(d)forexemptionfromlicensurewithrespecttoreligiouseducation.Exemption fromlicensureisnotbaseduponanyassessmentofprogramqualityunderestablishedlicensing standards. FINANCIALINFORMATION EducationalCosts Acomprehensiveoutlineoftotalstudentcostsfortheacademicyear,whichincludestuition andlivingcosts,aswellasSeminarycharges,canbeobtainedfromtheFinancialAidOffice.

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 52 TuitionRates Thetuitionratesfor20222023(subjecttochange)areasfollows:  $775percredithour  $2,325per3creditcourse Thisdoesnottakeintoaccountanyscholarshipsthatmaybeapplied. SpecialFees StudentServicesfee  Fall,Spring,FullSummer $175PerTerm  SummerI,II,III $35PerSession  January $0 Audits(official) $150/courseforactive,degreeseeking $350/course PartnershipProgram(scholarship)fee $500(FallandSpringSemesteronly) ExternalPartnershipfee $200/term Bookkeepingfee $35 CO863A halfreg.tuition/each CO865A/CO865B halfreg.tuition/each CO871A $75each CO873A/CO873B $75each CPE $75percredithour(Inadditionto hospitalfeesifany) CO735/CO740 $100(labfeeinadditiontotuition) PaymentPlanfee $50 Nonpaymentfee $100 Graduationfee $150 Delayofgraduationdatefee $25 Late/Improperregistrationfee $50 MACCFee(CharlotteOnly) MACOFee(HamiltonOnly) $100persemester MentoredMinistryfeeMM502, MM601,MM602,MM701,MM702 $150each(allotherMentoredMinistry coursesarebilledpercredithour) TechnologyFee(persemester) $40each Transcripts(standardprocessing) $5 Transcripts(rushprocessing) $10each MedicalInsurance Allstudentstaking6.0ormorecredithourspersemesterarerequiredbytheCommonwealth ofMassachusettstohavemedicalinsurancethatmeetsStatemandatedrequirements.

TheSeminaryprovidesaccesstoagroupplanthatmeetstheserequirements.Students, however,mayelecttopurchaseotherinsurancecoverageontheirown,buttheplanmustbe “reasonablycomprehensiveandreasonablyaccessible”incomparisontoMassachusetts requirements.Thestudentmustthencertifythiscoveragethroughanonlinewaiverformto optoutoftheSeminaryplan,thusrelievingtheSeminaryofanyresponsibilityforthe student’smedicalexpenses.ForinformationontheSeminaryinsuranceplan,abrochure describingcoverageandratesplusenrollmentformsmaybeobtainedfromRegistrationOffice orontheSeminary’swebsiteunder“StudentHealthInsurance.”

Thefollowingarethe2022/2023costsfortheSeminaryhealthinsurance.

PaymentofBills

TherearevariouspaymentdeadlinesfortheFall,Spring,andsummersemesters(orquarters forcohortbasedstudents).Pleasebeawarethattherearefeesand/oraccountholdsassociated withthesedeadlines.Fornoncohortstudents,thereisapayinfulldeadlineatthebeginning ofFallandSpring.Anystudentnotpaidinfullbythedeadlinewillbeassessedapaymentplan feeandsubjecttoinsemesterpaymentplandeadlines.Anymissedpaymentplandeadlinecan resultinalatepaymentfee.Iftheyarenotpaidinfullbytheendofthebillingcycle,students willreceiveanonpaymentfee,riskderegistrationforfuturecoursework,areineligiblefor futureregistration,mayberestrictedinaccesstotranscriptsanddiplomas,andareatriskof beingsenttocollections(thisincludesremainingbalancesonwithdrawncourses).Toavoid collections,astudentmustsetupanofficialpaymentplanwiththeSeminary.Ifyouraccount issenttocollections,thestudentwillberesponsibletoreimburseGordonConwellthefeesof anycollectionagency,whichmaybebasedonapercentageatamaximumof331/3%ofthe debt,andallcostandexpenses,includingreasonableattorney’sfeesweincurinsuchcollection efforts.PleaseviewthePaymentDeadlinesontheStudentAccountswebsiteforspecificdatesand detailsandrefertotheStudentAccountssectionofthehandbookforpaymentoptions.

StudentServicesFee

Student: $7,966fortheentireyear (9/1/20228/31/2023); Chargedintwoinstallments: $2,656Fallsemester $5,310Springsemester FallSemesterincludescoverageforSeptember1toDecember31,2022 SpringSemesterincludescoverageforJanuary1toAugust312023

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Studentswillbechargedastudentservicesfeeforeachsemesterinwhichtheyenroll(see FinancialInformationfortheexactamountsofthefees).Thesefeesarechargedonlyoncefor eachsemesterastudentisenrolled,regardlessofhowmanycoursesaretaken.Thesefeeswill notberefundedforstudentswhowithdrawfromallcoursesafterthe100%tuition/feerefund deadline(seetheAcademicCalendarontheRegistrationwebsite).

TuitionRefundPolicies

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Thestudentmayberequiredtomakearepaymentwhencashhasbeendisbursedfrom financialaidfundsinexcessoftheamountofaidthatwasearnedbasedonthedateofthetotal withdrawal.TheamountofTitleIVaidearnedisdeterminedbymultiplyingthetotalTitleIV aid(otherthanFederalWorkStudy)forwhichthestudentqualifiedbythepercentageoftime duringthetermthatthestudentwasenrolled.

 Iflessaidwasdisbursedthanwasearned,youmayreceivealatedisbursementforthe difference.

Notattendingclassesdoesnotguaranteearefund.Formalapplicationfordrop/withdrawal mustbemadetoandapprovedbytheappropriateRegistrar.Astudentwhowithdrawstotally fromtheSeminaryafterregistrationwithoutadviceandconsentoftheappropriate RegistrationOffice,orwhoisdismissed,willreceivenorefundoftuition.Tuitionrefundswill begivenfordroppingindividualcoursesaccordingtotheAcademicCalendar.Theappropriate RegistrationOfficemustapprovedropping/withdrawingthecourse(s)beforeanyrefundwill be Gordongiven.Conwell

utilizestworefundcalculations:FederalandInstitutional. Federal:The1998ReauthorizationoftheHigherEducationActchangedthewayGordon Conwellcalculatesstudentrefundswhenastudentwithdrawsorotherwisefailstocomplete theperiodofenrollmentforwhichheorshewascharged.Thelawrequiresthat,whenyou withdrawduringapaymentperiodorperiodofenrollment,theamountofTitleIVassistance thatyouhaveearneduptothatpointisdeterminedbyaspecificformula.Ifthestudent withdrawsorstopsattendingclassesbeforecompleting60%ofthesemesterorsession,a portionofthetotalFederalaidreceived,excludingFederalWorkStudyearnings,mayneedto be Therepaid.amountofassistancethatyouhaveearnedisdeterminedonaproratabasis.Thatis,if youcompleted30%ofthepaymentperiodorperiodofenrollment,youearn30%ofthe assistanceyouoriginallywerescheduledtoreceive.Onceyouhavecompletedmorethan60% ofthepaymentperiodorperiodofenrollment,youearnallofyourassistance.Thewithdrawal dateorlastdayofattendanceforimplementingthisrefundpolicyisthedatethestudent formallysubmitsanapplicationforwithdrawaltotheRegistrationOffice.Ifthestudentfailsto notifytheRegistrationOfficeoftheintenttowithdraw,themidpointofthepaymentperiodor periodofenrollmentwillbeusedintherefundcalculation.

TheamountofFederalaidthatthestudentmustrepayisdeterminedviathe“FederalFormula forReturnofTitleIVFunds.”TherefundpolicyapplicabletoGordonConwellreferstothe returnofstudentloanfundsfromunsubsidizedFederalStaffordloansandFederalPerkinsloan funds.Thelawspecifiestheorderthatthefundswillbereturnedbeginningwiththe unsubsidizedloanfundsfirst.

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Institutional:Undertheinstitutionalrefundcalculation,onlytuitionchargesareconsidered. Refundsforroomandboardwillbeproratedonaweeklybasisifthewithdrawnstudent’s tuitionrefundisdeterminedtobeinstitutional.PleaserefertotheSeminary’sAcademic Calendarontheregistrationwebsiteforspecificdatesanddetails.

TheresponsibilityforreturningtheunearnedTitleIVaidissharedbetweentheSeminaryand thestudent.Itisallocatedaccordingtotheportionofdisbursedaidthatcouldhavebeenused tocoverSeminarycharges,andtheportionthatcouldhavebeendisburseddirectlytothe studentoncethosechargeswerecovered.GordonConwellwilldistributetheunearnedaid backtotheTitleIVprograms,asspecifiedbylaw.Thestudentwillberesponsibleforreturning anyfundsthatweredisburseddirectlytothestudentandwhichthestudentwasdeterminedto beineligibleforbasedonthe“FederalFormulaforReturnofTitleIVFunds.”

Ifmoreaidwasdisbursedthanwasearned,theamountofTitleIVaidthatyoumust return(i.e.,notearned)isdeterminedbysubtractingtheearnedamountfromthe amountactuallydisbursed.

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AllresidentialvehiclesmustregisterwiththeMailroom.Anyvehicleamaster’slevelstudent bringsontocampusmustberegisteredwiththeMailroomwithinthefirsttwodaysitison campus.YouwillbeissuedaGordonConwellstickerandinstructionsforplacingitonyour vehicle.(SeetheCampusSafetyhandbookforfurtherinformation.)Vehicleswithoutofstate licenseplatesalsoarerequiredbyStatelawtofilloutasecondformattestingtothefactthat youhaveadequateinsurancetodriveinMassachusetts.TheMailroomhastheseformsandwill issuethesecondsticker. Allapartmentbuildingsoncampususeassignedparkingspaces.Ifyouarevisitingthe apartments,usethemarkedvisitorparkingspacesonly.Visitorparkingattheapartmentsis reservedexclusivelyfortheuseofvisitorsfrom9:00am9:00pm,sevendaysaweek. Dormitoriesdonotuseassignedparkingspaces.Allovernightparkingfordormitoryresidents isintheirdormitoryparkinglot.(KerrBuildingovernightparkingisintheupperandlower parkinglotsbehindtheKerrBuilding).TheparkinglotinfrontofKerrBuildinghasassigned parkingforvisitors.Pleaseobservethesedistinctions.TheyapplyMondaythroughFriday, 8:00am5:00pmwheneverschoolisinsession.

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AstheGCTSResidentialCampus,thereareadditionalguidelinesandpoliciesrelevanttothe HamiltonCampus.

HAMILTONCAMPUSINFORMATION

AutomobileInformationandParking GeneralParkingInformation

(Forcompleteinformationonvehicleregistrationandparking,seeCampusSafetyGuideto Automobile&PublicSafetyRegulations.)

HandicapParking Handicapparkingspacesareavailablearoundeachcampusandotherlocationswhereclasses areheld.Thesespacesarereservedfortheexclusiveuseofvehiclesactivelytransporting handicappedpeople.Anofficialhandicapsignorplacardisrequiredandmustbevisible.For theHamiltoncampus,temporaryhandicapparkingpassesforshorttermuseontheSeminary propertyonlyareavailablefromtheMailroom/StudentLifeformembersoftheSeminary community. AdditionalInformation ItisthepolicyofGordonConwellTheologicalSeminarythatallMassachusettsmotorvehicle laws(asdefinedinM.G.L.Chapter90)willbeobservedoncampus.TheGordonPolicewill enforcetheobservanceoftheselawstoensurethesafetyofcampusdriversandpedestrians.

TheOutandAboutresourcebookletisupdatedeverytwoyearsandprovidesinformation regardingautocare,banks,beachesandparks,bookstoresandlibraries,shopping,medical care,restaurants,thingstodointheareaplusotherplacesofservice.ItispostedintheNewto theAreasectionontheGCTSwebsite.

TheHilltopWeeklye-Newsletter

Communication(Hamilton) DigitalSignage StudentLifeServicesisavailabletoadvertiseoncampusevents.Tosubmitanevent,please senda.jpegor.pngimagetostulife@gordonconwell.eduandallow12daysforuploading.

HappeningsOnCampusandOffCampus Happenings

FridayAMEmailPublication

TheFridayAMisanofficialweeklyemailoftheHamiltoncampus,andstudentsare responsibleforreadingandrespondingtoanydepartmentalannouncementscontainedinit. NoticesfortheFridayAMshouldbesubmittedby12:00pmonWednesdayofeachpublication weekbyemailingtheFridayAMorcalling(978)6464267.Itemssubmittedafterthedeadline willbeprintedthefollowingweek.Noticesmustnotexceed35wordsinlength.Eachnotice willbepostedforfourweeksandmayberenewedinfourweekintervals.Foradditional information,pleaseemailtheFridayAM.

Allofficialstudenteventnoticesmustbepostedonappropriatebulletinboardsanddesignated areasincampusbuildings.AllpostingofflyersoncampusmustbestampedintheStudentLife Servicesoffice.Approvalforpostingnoticesonthefollowingspecificbulletinboardsmustbe obtainedfromtherespectiveoffices,asindicatedbelow:  Campuseventsandoffcampusevents(Mailroom,LibraryFoyer,SLSboard,Kerr&AC studentlounges,Apartments,andDorms)byStudentLifeServices  Employment(onandoffcampus)byHumanResourcesOffice

TheHilltopeNewsletterissentoutweeklyonMondaymorning(submissionsaredueon Wednesdayby4pmtheweekprior.TheHilltopincludesoncampusupcomingevents,GCTS resources,andongoingstudentsupportministryinformation,whicharerelevantto communitylife.PleasesubmityourrequestdirectlytoStudentLifeServices PostingFlyers

IfyouwouldlikeStudentLifeServicestodistributeyourflyertotheabovementionedbulletin boards,pleasesubmitaTOTALof19printedflyers. Noticesmaynotbeplacedonwalls,doorwindows,firedoorsandentrancedoorstothe AcademicCenter,GoddardLibrary,KerrBuilding,Apartment/Dorms,andtheDiningHall.

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OutandAboutinNorthShoreResourceBooklet

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PublicandPersonalSafetyonCampus ResidentialSecurity(Hamilton)

 Alwaysfindoutwhoisknockingbeforeyouopenthedoor.

StudentAssociation(Hamilton)

 Keepthedoortoyourresidencedormroomorapartmentlockedatalltimes.

 Donotpropopenortamperwithexteriordoors.Thesedoorsarelockedforyour protection.

Hamiltonmaster’slevelstudentspousesalsoareinvitedtoenrollintheSeminarySpouses groupofferedweeklyintheeveningeachfallandspringsemester.Formoreinformation, pleasecontacttheHamiltonStudentLifeServicesofficeorgototheofficelocatedinKerr318. Maleandfemalestudentspousesarewelcomedtoattend.

 Whenleavingthecampusfortheholidaybreakperiods,ensurethatgroundlevel windowsandwindowsaccessiblebyexteriorfireescapesarelocked,alsobesureto lockupbeforeyouleave. ReportsuspiciouspersonsimmediatelytoCampusSafety,bycallingGordonPoliceat(978) 6464180.

StudentSpouses

 Donotloanyourkeystoanyone.Theymaynotbeascarefulwiththemasyouareand mayloseormisplacethem.Donotleaveyourkeyslyingaroundinpublicplaces!If yourdoorhasakeycode,keepthatnumberprivate,anddonotshareitwithanyone.

TheHamiltonStudentAssociation(SA)isademocraticorganization,whichservesasaliaison betweenthemaster’slevelstudentsandSeminaryadministration.ItsExecutiveOfficersand AmbassadorsworkwithandassistStudentLifeServicesinoureffortstoservemaster’slevel studentsholistically.SA’sexecutivecommitteerepresentsstudentintereststhroughregular meetingswithseniorleadershipandthroughtheDeanofStudents,whoisamemberofthe Cabinet.ThePresidentoftheStudentAssociationalsoservesasarepresentativeontheBoard of TheTrustees.StudentAssociationprovidesleadershipthroughitsstudentambassadorsconsistingof representativesintwoareasofservice:theexecutivecommittee(president,vicepresident, secretary,treasurer)andtheambassadorsforvariousgroups(clickhereforalistof committees).Allstudentrepresentativesareelectedinthespringsemester,toserveinthe subsequentacademicyear.Priortotheelectionsinthespring,candidatesmustcompletethe DeclarationofEligibilityforServiceontheSenateoftheStudentAssociationformandsubmitit totheDeanofStudents.Thisalsoappliestothoseindividualsseekingtofillavacantposition duringtheschoolyear.

TheJChristyWilson,Jr.chapel,locatedofftheGreatRoomintheKerrBuilding,aswellasthe smallchapel,whichislocatedintheRetreatHouse,isavailableforusebyindividualsor groupsforprayer.TheChristyWilsonChapelisopen24/7forusebytheSeminary community.TheRetreatHousechapelmaybereservedthroughtheFSDirectapplicationon theSchoolDudesystem(SeeMeetingRoomReservations).Forinformationonthesetwoprayer roomscontactStudentLifeServices,inKerr318,ortheOfficeoftheChapel SERVICESANDRESOURCES AthleticServices DiscGolfCourse(Hamilton)

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SPIRITUALLIFE

Thesepeerledgroupsallowforaccountabilityandsupportasstudentsjourneythrough Seminary.Thefollowingwellnessgroupscurrentlyexist:Men’sHealthySexualityand Women’sHealthySexuality.Ifyouhavequestionsorareinterestedinjoiningoneofthese groups,pleasecontacttheStudentLifeServicesofficeorcontactthesegroupsviaemail directly.

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StudentWellnessGroups(Hamilton)

OtherSpiritualLifeActivities(Hamilton)

StudentprayermeetingsandsmallgroupBiblestudiesaredevelopedaccordingtoneedsand interests,asfosteredbyStudentLifeServices,apartmentanddormresidencelifecoordinators, StudentAssociation,denominationalgroups,andfaculty,asanoccasionarises.Duringthe noonhour,smallgroupprayermeetingsareformedtoprayfortheglobalmissionofthe church.Numerousotheradhocprayertimesoccurtoenrichthespirituallivesofstudents. Studentsareencouragedtomaintainactiveinvolvementinalocalchurchforworship,Bible study,prayer,fellowship,andevangelisticoutreach. Inaddition,lectureshipsandspecialeventsareofferedregularly

PrayerRooms

TheSeminaryispleasedtomakeavailableaFitnessArea,whichislocatedinKerr120.The areaisavailabletostudents,studentspouses,faculty,andstaff.Forsafetyreasons,noone undertheageof18yearsoldispermittedtousethearea.Allindividualsinterestedinusing theexercisefacilitymustreviewtheexerciseareaguidelines,betrainedbyoneofthestudent trainers,andcompleteawaiverformbeforeutilizingthearea.Guidelinesandwaiverformsare inStudentLife. CampusGrounds(Hamilton) Seminaryapartmentresidentsmayhavecookoutsintheareasadjacenttotheirrespective buildings.AlsoavailablearethePilgrimHallPicnicAreaandtheKerrBuildingPicnicArea. DuetothesizeoftheSeminarycommunityandtheactiveuseofthegrounds,outsidegroups permittedtousethegroundsforpicnicsarelimitedtothoseaffiliatedwithastudent’s MentoredMinistry.PicnicareasmustbereservedthroughFSDirectthesameasanyother facilityoncampus.(SeeMeetingRoomReservations)

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Thediscgolfcourseisa9holecourselocatedonthecampusandisopentoallstudents,staff, faculty,andSeminaryguests.Thecoursemeasures2,799feetinlength.Itisdesignedtobe challengingforexperiencedplayers,butstillaccessibleandfunforneworoccasionalplayers. Formoreinformation,contactPhysicalPlant.

FitnessArea(Hamilton)

Departmentprovidesemergencyresponsetoourcampusyearroundwith 24hourpatrolsofallbuildingsandgrounds.Theyalsoservethecommunitybyprovidinga varietyofpublicservicesandassistanceandarethefirsttorespondtoareportedemergency. TheirofficeislocatedintheNorthWing,Room416(nexttotheGreatRoom)intheKerr Building.TheycanbecontactedfromacampustelephonebydialingExtension4180orfroman outsidelinebydialing(978)6464180.

Tohelppreservecampusproperty,vehiclesarenottobedrivenonorparkedonanyunpaved areas.Also,tents,tenttrailers,motorhomes,etc.arenottobesetuponpavedorunpaved areasoftheSeminary. Forsafetyreasons,anyonewalkingorexercisingadogoncampusmustkeepthedog restrained,undercontrol,andonaleashatalltimes.Anydogwasteshouldbepickedupand disposedofproperly.Alsoforsafetyreasons,playinggolforhittinggolfballsoncampusis prohibited.

CampusSafetyofficersarecertifiedinfirstaidtotheFirstResponderlevelandprofessional rescuerC.P.R.Additionally,someCampusSafetyofficersarestatelicensedEmergencyMedical TheTechnicians.GordonPolice

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Children’sPlayroom(Hamilton)

ClothingandHouseholdGoods:Give&Take(Hamilton)

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 Oncampuspersonalsafetyescortassistance  Makingemergencynotification Formoreinformationandonlineforms,pleasevisitCampusSafety’swebpageontheGordon Conwellwebsite.

TheGiveandTakeismaintainedbystudentworkersandvolunteersasaministrytotheentire Seminarycommunity.Donationsofclean,stylishclothing,smallchildsafetoys,books,kitchen items,andsmallworkingappliancesareaccepted.TheGiveandTakeislocatedinthegray buildingnexttotheRouseMemorialPlaygroundbyGrahamandBell.Peoplemaydroptheir donationsduringhoursofoperationandarefreetotakeanythingtheyneed.Hoursareposted onthedoor,bulletinboards,anddigitalsignage.QuestionsmaybedirectedtotheStudentLife Servicesoffice.

 Trafficandparkingcontrol FirstResponderandCPRTrainedOfficersforinitialresponsetomedicalemergencies

TheRetreatHousePlayroom(locatedinthebasementofRetreatHouse)isavailableduringthe wintermonthsforparentstotaketheirchildren(birththrough4yearsofage).Individuals wishingtousetheRetreatHousePlayroomshouldinformthemselvesofthePlayroom Guidelinespriortousingthefacility.Foranyquestions,contactStudentLifeServices,andto reservetheplayroomgotoFSDirectonGCTSWebsite.

CampusEmergencyNotificationSystem (SENDWORDNOW)UseofElectronicand/orCellularCommunications(asappropriate).

Anymajoremergencyannouncementsornotificationswillbecommunicatedthroughthe SendWordNowEmergencyAlertNotificationSysteminadditiontoanyothermeans

Crimepreventionandinvestigation

Note:IntheeventofanemergencythatrequirestheHamiltonPoliceDepartment,Fire Department,oranambulance,alwaysdial911,immediately.

SomeoftheservicesprovidedbytheCampusSafetyincludethefollowing:  24hourpatrolofallbuildingsandgroundsandotherservices

Theavailable.SendWordNowEmergencyAlertNotificationshallbeusedtonotifyimmediatelythe campuscommunityupontheconfirmationofasignificantemergencyordangeroussituation involvinganimmediatethreattothehealthandsafetyofstudents,faculty,orstaffoccurring onthecampus,unlessissuinganotificationwillcompromiseeffortstocontaintheemergency.

Dining

January,andSpringSemesters SummerSemester MondayFriday 7:30am 3:00pm Breakfast: 7:30am10:30am Lunch: 11:30am1:00pm 11:30am1:00pm* Saturday&Sunday Closed Closed *Theremaybespecifiedweeksthatthedininghallisclosedduetovacationsinthesummer. Advancednoticewillbegiven. Thedininghallisclosedonthefollowingholidays:  LaborDay  ColumbusDay  Veteran’sDay  Thanksgiving(closesWednesdayafterlunchandreopensonMonday)  ChristmasEvethroughNewYear’sDay  MartinLutherKing,Jr.Day  Presidents’Day  GoodFriday  MemorialDay  Juneteenth  IndependenceDay

DiningServices(Hamilton) HamiltonDiningServicesismanagedbySodexo.TheDiningServicesteamstrivesdailyto createexceptionalexperiencesforstudents,staff,faculty,andguests. HallHoursofOperation Fall,

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StudentLifeServicesservesasasupportingresourcetostudents,whomayneedassistancein locatingcounselingservicesforthemselvesand/ortheirspouses/familiesonissues,suchas personaldevelopment,spiritualconcerns,relationaladjustments,andmaritalconcerns.The schoolactsprimarilyasacrisisinterventionandreferralsource.Individualswhodemonstrate financialneedbeyondinsurancecoveragemaybeeligibletoreceiveasubsidyfromtheschool fornecessarycounselinguponrecommendationoftheDeanofStudentsinStudentLife Services.Thedurationofthesubsidyisgenerallylimitedtoeightsessionsperacademicyear. Studentswhodesirehelpinaddressinglifeissues,notrequiringthecredentialsofatrained counselor,areencouragedtotalktotheirfacultymentor,theDeanofStudents,ortheirpastor. Emailformoreinformation.

Forstudentswhoareplanningprivateorcampusevents,Sodexoofferscateringservices duringthebusinesshours7:30amto3:00pm.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactDining Servicesat9786464041.

ContactUs StudentsareinvitedandencouragedtocontactDiningServiceswithanyquestions,comments, orsuggestionsabouttheCampusDiningProgram.PleasesendcommentstoDiningServices

VendingMachines

OneofSodexo’smaingoalsistoprovideapleasant,clean,comfortable,andsatisfyingdining experience. DietaryRequirements TheCampusDiningServicesProgramcanassiststudentswiththeirspecialdietary requirements.Formoreinformation,contacttheGeneralManagerofDiningServicesat(978) 6464041.

VendingmachinesofferingbeveragesandsnacksarelocatedinKerrandtheAcademicCenter.

EarlyChildhoodProgram(Hamilton)

CampusDiningEmployment

NorthShoreChristianSchooloperatesanearlychildhoodprogramonthecampusofGordon Conwell.Thisprogram(8amto2:30)isforchildren2.9to5yearsoldandoperatesMonday throughFriday.TheNorthShoreChristianSchoolofLynnandBeverlyhasbeeneducating childreninthecontextofaChristianWorldviewforover65years.Ifyouwouldliketolearn moreaboutNSCSortheEarlyChildhoodPrograminHamilton,pleasevisitnschristian.orgfor moreinformation.

DiningHallPoliciesandProcedures

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Inanefforttoincreaserecyclingoncampus,recyclingbinsarelocatedinDiningHallforcans andbottles.Paperrecyclingbinsarelocatedoutsidethemailroom.Theuseofreusabletravel mugsisencouraged.

CateringServices

GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 63 MealPlan Dormfeesincludemealpoints.Formoreinformation,contacttheHousingOffice.

CampusRecycling/Sustainability

Studentscanearnextraincomewhileoncampus,makefriends,havefun,andlearnsomething bybeingaCampusDiningServicesemployee.GordonConwellDiningoffersflexiblehoursto fitclassschedules,competitivewages,andthebenefitofworking“closetohome.”Interested studentsshouldcontacttheGeneralManagerofDiningServicesat9786464041.

Studentscantakeabreakandenjoyagameofpingpong,foosball,orpoolinourgameroom locatedontheMezzaninelevelofthePierceGreatHall.Wealsohavebinsfullofboardgames forstudentuseintheMezzanineorGreatHall.

TheHamiltonMailroomprovidesafaxservicetostudents.Thereisnochargeforreceivingor sendingafax.Thenameofthestudentandboxnumbermustbeonthereceivingfaxinorder forthemailroomtoplaceitinthecorrectmailbox.Themailroomfaxnumberis9784686691.

GameRoom(Hamilton)

Dormitories

HousingServices(Hamilton) ApplicationformsforoncampushousingarelocatedontheGCTSwebsiteunderHousing. Campushousingconsistsofbothdormitoryandapartmentaccommodations.OnCampus Housingisvoluntaryandintendedtobearich,multifaceted,intentionalcommunity.Inorder tomorefullymaximizethisblessing,residentsareexpectedtoseekthegoodofothersandto abidebytheguidelinesforoncampuscommunitylife.Formoreinformation,pleaseseethe Housingwebpage Apartments Thereareabout200apartmentsoncampus.Marriedstudentshavepriorityforapartment housing,butsinglestudentsareofferedapartmentsaswelldependingonavailabilitysince theyalsohavethedormitoryoption.Ourhopeistoprovideoncampushousingforasmany studentsaspossible.Theapartmentsarelocatedwithinsixbuildingscomprisedofstudio,one bedroom,twobedroom,threebedroomandaverylimitednumberoffourbedroom apartments.Theyareequippedwithastove,refrigerator,andsomehaveairconditioning. Parking(oneassignedspaceperapartment,extraunassignedparkingisavailable),laundry facilities,andasmallstorageareaareincludedintheapartmentbuildings.Gardenplotsare availableforfeeonaseasonalbasis.TheSeminarydoesnotprovidefurnishedapartments.

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Campushousingpresentlyincludesfurnisheddormitoryhousingforabout80menand25 women.Dormitoryroomsforsinglestudentsincludesingleanddoubleroomswithyearround availability.Studentslivinginthedormsharekitchenfacilitieswiththeirfellowdormmates, soeachresidentwillcontributetoacleanandhealthycommunaleating/loungespace.

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EachapartmentbuildinganddormitoryhallisassigneditsownResidenceLifeCoordinator (RLC),whoservesasaliaisontoStudentLifeServicestopromotecommunityamongthe residentsbyprovidingopportunitiesforencouragementandfellowship.Residentshavethe opportunitytojoinwithandparticipateinadiversecommunity,wheretheloveandjoyofthe Lordcanbeexperiencedandshared.TheCommunityLifeStatementservesasthestandardfor establishingandmaintainingahealthycommunityineachapartmentbuildinganddormitory. TheHousingPolicyandManualinconjunctionwiththeCommunityLifeStatementservesto informresidentsintheirdaytodaylivingincommunity.

Intra-SeminaryMail

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ThereisadropboxformaildeliverytoSeminarystudentsandtofacultyandstaffthatis emptiedanddeliveredtocampusmailboxesperiodicallythroughouttheday.Whenever distributionmustbemadetomorethanfivestudents,pleasefastenthebundletogetherinbox numberorder.Noindividualstudentorgroupofstudentshastheprivilegeofamultiple distributionofmaterialthroughthecampusmail.Inquiriesonthismattershallbedirectedto

MailServices(Hamilton) MailDeliveryandPickup

TheSeminarymailroomprocessesmailfromtheU.S.PostalService(USPS)andotherdelivery companies,suchasUPS,FedEx,Amazon,etc.MailispickedupfromtheSouthHamiltonPost OfficeinthemorningMondaythroughSaturday(excludingholidays)anddistributedto campusmailboxesby11:00am.Mailfromothercarriersarrivesatvariedtimesthroughoutthe day.Outgoingmailispickedupatapproximately2:00pm,exceptonSundaysandFederal holidays.

ResidenceLifeCoordinators

TheSeminaryseekstoprovidehousingforcommuterstudentswhoneedovernight accommodations.Roomswillbeassignedonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Commuterroom availabilityisdependentonvacancies. Forallcampuses,CohortBasedStudentsshouldreviewthehousingmaterialspostedonthe DMINProgramcanvassiteforhotels,discountedrates,otheroptions,etc.

GuestHousing GuestHousingisavailableforpeoplewhohaveanaffiliationwiththeSeminary(ie,student families,alumnus,speakers,etc)Wehaveoneandtwobedroomfurnishedapartments,as wellasamen’sdorm,availabletorent.Tocheckavailability,pleasegoto https://www.gordonconwell.edu/hamilton/community/housing/guesthousing/Pleasebe advised,reservationsarenotguaranteeduntilaconfirmationemailisreceived.For questionsregardingGuestHousing,pleasesendanemailto guesthousing@gordonconwell.edu.

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Themailroomwillbeopenforbusinessfrom9:00am4:00pm,MondayFriday.Hoursmayvary duringthesummer.ManyofthesameitemsandservicespurchasedataFederalpostofficecan bepurchasedinthemailroom,includingstamps,prioritymail,expressmail,mediamail,and certifiedmailservices.Studentsmaysendorreceivefaxesinthemailroom.Forcomplete informationaboutmailroomservicesandprices,pleasecontactthemailroomat9786464043 duringbusinesshours,orbyemail AddressesonCampus

130NameEssex St, Box # South Hamilton, MA 01982 Studentslivingintheoncampusapartmentsanddormsalsowillhavearesidentialaddress assignedbytheHousingOffice.Theresidentialaddressisimportantforvotingpurposes.

Apartment Address Example

6NameA.J. Gordon Court, Apt. # South Hamilton, MA 01982 Dorm Address Example (Do Not List Hall Name)

Ifastudenthasacellphone,theapartmentaddressmustbeusedastheprimaryaddressto thatcellphoneprovider,sointheeventofanemergency,911dispatchersfortheTownof Hamiltonhaveanaccuratelocationforanyemergency.However,itisrecommendedforall otherincomingmailthatthestudentusetheir130EssexSt.addresswiththeircampusbox Allnumber.packages(USPS,UPS,FederalExpress,etc.)aredeliveredtostudents'campusmailboxesfor pickupatthewindow,notattheirapartments.

ChangeofAddress

ItisvitalthattheSeminaryhavethestudents'correctmailingaddressatalltimes.If,duringhis orherSeminarycareer,astudentmovesorisonaleaveofabsence,itisimperativethatthe properinformationbegiventothemailroomonachangeofaddressform(obtainablefromthe mailroomduringbusinesshours)orontheMailServiceswebpageAtthatpoint,allfirstclass mailwillbeforwarded;however,intracampusmail,thirdclassmail,andpackagessent throughcarriersotherthanUSPS(UPS,FedEx,Amazon,etc.)cannotbeforwardedandwillbe

30NameBilly Graham Way, Room # South Hamilton, MA 01982

In compliance with State laws, all students will be assigned a campus mailbox that will be used to deliver intra campus and USPS mail. In order to be sure that their mail is delivered in a timely fashion, students should adhere to the following USPS address standards:

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TheprimaryresponsibilityoftheMediaServicesdepartmentistoprovidesupportfor classroomactivities,facultyandadministration,andsecondarilytoprovidegeneralA/V supporttothecommunity.MediaServicesprovidestechnicalsupportandmaintenancefor chapelservices,classes,meetings,andevents.Personalandnonclassrelatedservices,suchas mediaconversion/duplicationandrecording/editingassistance,arenotavailable.Toaccess freerecordedcontent,visitourYouTubepage ViewingFilmsonCampus AfilmmaybeshownforanofficialSAeventaslongasfaculty/staffleddiscussionisintegral totheevent.AccordingtoFederallaw,noindividualorgroupmaypubliclyshowafilmthatis

Pleasedepartments.notethat

ClosingofMailboxes

AnyGordonConwellmailboxbelongingtoagraduatingsenior(ifthestudenthasnotclosed theboxalready)willbeclosedonJuly1stfollowingthedatetheyhavegraduated,unlessthey havereenrolledforanotherdegree.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytonotifythemailroomof hisorherenrollmentinanotherdegree.Ifastudentisnotregisteredforaclassroomcoursein agivensemester,theirmailboxwillbeclosedaftertheregistrationperiodends,unlessspecial arrangementsaremadewiththemailroom.

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Ifastudent'sabsencewillbelongerthanonesemester,theboxwillremainclosed.Uponre registration,thestudentmustsignupwithMailServicesforanewcampusmailbox.Thereis noguaranteethatthestudentwillbeassignedthesamebox.Studentstakingcourses exclusivelyonlineorDoctorofMinistrycourseswillnotbeassignedamailbox. Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytocheckhisorhercampusmailboxregularly,sinceitisthe primaryformofcommunicationbetweentheSeminaryandthestudent.Ifastudent'sboxhas beenclosed,thestudentispersonallyresponsibleforcontactingallnecessarySeminary allreturnedschoolworkthathasnotbeenretrievedpriortoclosingamailbox willbesenttotheRegistrationOfficetobeheldforaperiodofuptooneyear.Afterthat period,allmaterialwillbedestroyed.Thestudentwillbepersonallyresponsibleforretrieving thismaterial. MediaServices(Hamilton) TheMediaServicesofficeisopenweekdays8:00am5:00pmand6:008:30pm(whileclassesare insessionfallandspringsemester). Phone Email HamiltonWalkUp 9786464137 media@gordonconwell.edu AC236

StudentAccounts(Hamilton)

OfficeHours(HamiltonAdministrative)

Thecashier'swindowisopenfrom9:00amto12:30pm,TuesdayandThursday.Financialand paymentinformationcanbefoundinthecashier’slobby,ontheGCTSwebsiteandinthis handbook.Regularupdatesandremindersaresentviaemailthroughoutthesemester regardingpaymentdeadlines,statements,andadjustmentsmadetoyourstudentaccount.Non cashpaymentsmaybemadebyenvelopeatanytimebysubmittingpaymentsthroughcampus mail,addressedto“StudentAccounts.”CreditcardandACHpaymentsforstudentaccount balancescanbemadeatanytimebyloggingintotheCAMSStudentPortalandlinkingto“My Ledger.”Forpaymentinformation,deadlinedates,StudentAccountforms,andanswersto frequentlyaskedquestions,pleasevisittheStudentAccountswebpage.Studentsalsomay contacttheStudentAccountsOfficebyemailorcalling9786464049.

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 68 copyrighted,unlesstheappropriateroyaltyfeeshavebeenpaid.Individualstudentsmayshow moviestoasmallgroupofrelativesorfriendsintheprivacyofaresidencehallroomor lounge.Theshowingmaynotbepubliclyadvertisedoropentothepublic. NotaryPublic(Hamilton) StudentswhoneedtheservicesofaNotaryPublicmayinquireinKerr378tomakean appointmentwithDorrieSmith,orwithLauraCarmer,orcall9786464035.

TheHamiltoncampusadministrativeofficesareopenfrom8:00am12:00pmand1:00pm 4:30pm,MondayFriday.Duringthesummermonths,officestypicallycloseat1:30pmon Friday.Occasionally,thehoursofoperationforanofficewillvary.Insuchcases,thehourswill bepostedatthatoffice.

20222023StudentHandbook GordonConwellTheologicalSeminary 69 FINANCIALINFORMATION ApartmentRates(monthly)(Hamilton) Theapartmentrentratesfor20222023(subjecttochange)areasfollows: StudioApartments(A,B,C,E,andF) $900 OneBedroom(A,B,C,E,andF) $1,130 TwoBedroom((A,B,C,E,andF) $1,400 ThreeBedroom  CBuilding $1,620  DBuilding $1,700 FourBedroom  FBuilding $1,970 DormitoryRates(persemester)(Hamilton) Theroomratespersemesterfor20222023(subjecttochange)are: Men’sDorms MaindormSingle(large) $2,100 GrayHallSingle(large) $2,500 GrayHallDouble $2,200 Women’sDorm LamontHallSingle(small) $2,250 LamontHallSingle(large) $2,450 LamontHallDouble $2,000

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Gordon-Conwell Student Handbook (2022–2023)

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Mail Services (Hamilton

Media Services (Hamilton

Early Childhood Program (Hamilton

Happenings On-Campus and Off-Campus

Tuition Refund Policies

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Policy and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment

Policy and Procedure for Disciplinary Action

Definitions

Policy on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Policy on Alcohol Use, Marijuana Use, and Smoking on Campus

Policy & Procedures on Sexual Misconduct and TITLE IX

Lost & Found

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Cultural Awareness Statement

Spiritual Formation (Networked Education

Theology of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Pierce Center for Disciple-Building (Programming for Master’s Level Students

Public and Personal Safety on Campus

Library Services

Student Spouses