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In addition to meeting academic standards, the Seminary expects
all students to maintain standards of conduct appropriate to professional
ministry and counseling. Failure to maintain these standards may become
grounds for dismissal from the Seminary, including but not limited
to:
1. A student may be dismissed for behavior which is constantly disruptive to the academic and/or community life of the Seminary.
2. A student may be dismissed for such acts that violate the academic honesty policy.
3. Dismissal may result if a student is convicted of a criminal offense.
4. A student may be dismissed for flagrant violations of moral standards if, in the judgment of the faculty, such behavior creates a reasonable doubt as to the student’s suitability for professional ministry/counseling.
5. A student may be dismissed for unauthorized release of confidential information; physical violence; being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while participating in classes or other Seminary programs or events; use, sale, distribution or possession of illegal drugs; theft; conduct reflecting unfavorably on the reputation of the institution or conduct that adversely affects or interferes with the normal operations of the institution.
Except in the case of a third instance of academic dishonesty (see Consequences of Violating the Academic Honesty Policy), the decision to dismiss a student shall be made by a two-thirds majority vote of the Dean and full-time faculty, meeting in session together. Evidence for such a decision shall include observed and reported behavior and, in some cases, results of standardized testing and/or psychological evaluation. A student who is dismissed for disciplinary reasons is not eligible for an institutional refund.
An appeal of the decision to dismiss must be submitted by the student to the President in written form within two weeks of being notified of the decision. The President’s decision will be final.
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