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Please review the Catalog and Student Handbook for more details.

Scope of Standards

NCBC’s policies and standards apply to conduct that occurs on NCBC premises, at NCBC sponsored activities, and to off-campus conduct that is deemed to adversely affect the community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Each traditional student shall be responsible for his or her conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree.

The Codes of Conduct apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. The presiding officer shall decide whether the Standards of Conduct shall be applied to conduct occurring off-campus, on a case-by-case basis, at their discretion.

Non-Disciplinary Policy

NCBC desires to offer grace and help to students who are struggling with difficult issues. Students who come to a staff member for help related to lifestyle behaviors (e.g. tobacco dependency, alcohol, drug use, etc.), will be offered support and help outside of the regular student conduct process, though repeated offenses may need to be addres through the conduct process.

Enumerated Standards

Self-Leadership

All NCBC students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that supports and promotes Christian values, the well-being of the community, and the well-being of other members of the community. Therefore, the college reserves the right to confront behavior that is detrimental to the student infringes upon others or appears to diverge from accepted college standards of what is right and proper.

Compliance with College Officials

Students are required to comply with the direction of college officials or public safety officers acting in the performance of their duties. Students must also identify themselves to these persons when requested to do so.

Compliance with State and Federal Laws

Students are citizens of several communities: college, city, county, state, and nation.  The imposition of sanctions by both the college and civil authorities may be the result of misconduct. NCBC reserves the right to address students whose lifestyle choices reflect negatively on themselves or the institution.

Abuse of the Conduct Process

Student conduct process abuse is a concern for our community. Student who attempt to mislead or avoid the written policies and process will be held accountable. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Failure to obey the directives of college staff
• Filing a complaint knowingly without cause
• Failure to fully disclose all information to a college official during a disciplinary processn or investigation
  
• Falsification or misrepresentation of information
• Interfering with the orderly conduct during an investigation or the disciplinary process
• Attempting to disrupt or disrupting any party’s participation in the process
• Influencing or attempting to influence another person to obstruct an investigation or to abuse the disciplinary process and sanctions
• Harassment or intimidation of a community member involved in an investigation or in the disciplinary process
• Failure to comply with the sanctions) imposed

Theft

Theft of any kind (the taking, using, and/or damaging another property without permission) is subject to disciplinary action. Theft also includes unauthorized possession of digital assets, duplication or use of keys /key cards to any college premises, unauthorized entry or use of college premises, and other abuse of college-owned and operated technology including computers, wifi, electricity, etc.

Physical Harm

Any conduct that threatens or endangers the health, physical or emotional well-being of another person (including oneself), will not be tolerated.  Violent behavior and/or threats toward another person or one’s own safety are unacceptable ways to deal with conflict or emotional distress. The college does not tolerate fighting, violence, or threats of violent behavior.  This includes any conduct that threatens or endangers the health, physical, or emotional well-being of a community member, including stalking and bullying.

Weapons

Firearms, weapons, ammunition, and knives over two inches long are not permitted on campus. Objects in violation may be confiscated by college personnel, and the student may be subject to the disciplinary process.

Community Respect

We ask students to show respect for our doctrinal positions.  Students are asked not to campaign for their differing positions or use the college setting to proselytize positions contrary to these statements. NCBC does not require students to adhere to these doctrinal statements fully, but substantial deviation may be a reason for dis-enrollment. NCBC desires that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity along their journey of faith in Jesus Christ. Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31

Inappropriate Communication and Publication

Communication between members of the NCBC community is expected to reflect an appropriate degree of mutual respect and civility. Therefore, students are expected to demonstrate respect for fellow students, faculty, staff, and guests of the college in all communications regardless of whether the communication is through a face-to-face exchange, email, social media, texting, blogs, telephone, etc.

Some examples of inappropriate communications include:

• Obscene, racist, sexist, ethnic, harassing, intimidating, or language that threatens the physical, emotional health, or safety of self or others.
• Use of email or computer networks to send unsolicited junk mail, chain letters, links to inappropriate sites, or to further any illegal or unauthorized activity.
• The pervasive use of oral or written profanity.

Guests

Guests are subject to all college standards of conduct and student hosts are responsible for their adherence to these rules. Students may be held financially responsible for the actions and conduct of their guests.

Sexuality and Relationships

We believe that God created humans male and female, has ordained marriage as a union between one man and one woman (an exclusive union as defined in Scripture), and that these two complimentary and immutable sexes reflect the image and nature of God, and rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person (Genesis 1:26-27).

Furthermore, we believe any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, cohabitation, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, rejection of the immutable and complimentary genders, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God. All employees, officers, and board members of NCBC are to be attendees in good standing of churches in agreement with the Biblical perspective stated here regarding marriage, sexuality, and purity. – Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10

Cohabitation

Students may not live with someone of the opposite sex other than a family member or guardian while attending Northern California Bible College. Students also may not share a home or apartment with someone with whom they are romantically involved.

Pornography

Pornographic materials in any form (including via the internet) should not be viewed or possessed.

Sexual Assault and Nonconsensual Sexual Intercourse

Sexual assault is coercion or attempted coercion with or without the use of physical force for the purpose of sexual relations and will not be tolerated. For more information and the guidelines for reporting sexual assault can be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy section of the Catalog and Student Handbook.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome, gender-based conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it unreasonably interferes with, denies, or limits someone’s ability to participate in, or benefit from the college’s educational program and/or activities and will not be tolerated. For more information and the guidelines for reporting sexual harassment can be found in the Sexual Misconduct Policy section of the Catalog and Student Handbook.

Possession and Consumption of Alcohol or Drugs

The possession, consumption, or distribution of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances on campus or at college-sponsored events is strictly prohibited.

Possession and Use of Tobacco and Nicotine

The college does not permit the possession or use of any tobacco and/or nicotine products such as upon any premise of the college, this includes electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes, and all other kinds of smoking or inhaled products like cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, vape pens, hookahs, or other drugs including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Substance Abuse

NCBC seeks to provide a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all students and requires that its campus is drug and alcohol-free. In accordance with this goal, the college strives to maintain a campus that is free from the illegal use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances as defined in schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act 21, U.S. Code 812, as amended; and, illegal drugs, defined as any drug which is not legally obtainable or any prescribed drug being used other than for its prescribed purpose.

Although recreational marijuana and medical marijuana may be obtained pursuant to a physician’s recommendation under California law, California law still does not permit any marijuana at or within 1000 feet of a school campus.  In addition, recreational and medical marijuana are still illegal under federal law. Northern California Bible College does not allow the possession or use of marijuana for any reason, no matter how small the amount or where it was consumed (on or off-campus). Violators are subject to campus, judicial, and/or legal sanctions. 

Underage Possession and Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco 

The college will not tolerate the possession and consumption of alcohol and/or tobacco by students under the age of 21 regardless of their location (i.e., on-campus, overseas, study abroad, missions, etc.). California Penal Code Section 303 (a) and 308(a).

On-campus Intoxication or Influence

Intoxicated students or students under the influence of a controlled substance, coming onto campus, or attending a college-sponsored event will be sanctioned as if they had consumed them on campus.

College Property and Sponsored Events

The college prohibits the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine anytime, anywhere by anyone on all college property, and at all college-sponsored events. college property includes buildings, grounds, and vehicles owned or parked on school grounds. college-sponsored events include sporting events, academic, and Student Life sponsored programs and events held on and off college property.

Possession of Alcohol and Drug Paraphernalia

Alcohol and Drug paraphernalia (such as but not limited to, glassware commonly used to serve alcoholic beverages; empty beer bottles or cans; miniature spoons; bongs; cigarette papers; pipes made of glass, metal, ceramic, hookah, electronic cigarettes, vape, oils, etc…) are not permitted on campus.

Students will be held accountable to all of these standards, and others described in the College Catalog and the Student Handbook. Please review the Catalog and Student Handbook for more details.

NOTE: Some of these standards were adopted from Jessup University and Bethany University Student Standards policy.