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ST U D E N T H A N D BO O K 2019-2020
PACIFIC LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION PLBC holds candidate status with the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For more information about ABHE, visit www.ABHE. org. ASSOCIATION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130 Orlando, FL 32822 Phone: 407-207-0808 Fax: 407-207-0840 info@abhe.org PACIFIC LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE Pacific Life Bible College 15030 - 66A Avenue Surrey, British Columbia CANADA V3S 2A5 Phone: 604-597-9082 Fax: 604-597-9090 plbc@pacificlife.edu www.pacificlife.edu This Student Handbook presents the standards, protocol, and requirements in effect at the time of publication. Pacific Life Bible College reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction at any time. Announcements are subject to change and do not constitute an agreement or contract. Pacific Life Bible College Student Handbook 2019-2020. Revised July 10, 2019. 2 2019–2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK
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HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK
PURPOSE
This Student Handbook presents the standards, protocol, and requirements in effect at the time of publication of Pacific Life Bible
College’s counsel and policies. The well-being of the college’s community rests on the balance of the community’s ability to meet the
needs of the individual and vice-versa. This is achieved when everyone is aware of the rights and accompanying responsibilities to
themselves, others, and the College.
By enrolling in courses at Pacific Life Bible College, you agree to comply with the expectations, policies, and procedures outlined in this
handbook, as amended from time to time. The College reserves the right to make changes of any nature to the expectations, policies,
procedures, and other information in this handbook at its sole discretion, with or without prior notice. Furthermore, the handbook
provisions are subject to interpretation by the College.
FLOW
This Student Handbook begins with general information, that which applies to all students, and continues with specific information,
that which applies to particular students.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
WELCOME TO PLBC.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Message from the VP Student Development..............................................................................................................................................................7
Mission, Faith Statement, Values......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Core Learning Goals..............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
FACILITIES........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
CAMPUS MAP................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
PROGRAMS & SERVICES............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Life Groups............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Special Event Attendence................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Chapel..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Mentoring.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Practicums............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Fall Retreat............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Spiritual Formation Conference................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Student Life Team............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Student Health.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
COMMUNICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
COMMUNITY LIFE......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Growing Like a Garden..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Community Responsibilities........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Specific Commitments..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
CODE OF CONDUCT.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Compliance........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Code of Conduct................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
CAMPUS EXPECTATIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Bicycles................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Building Security................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cafeteria................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Churches................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Classroom Regulations..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
College Property................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Clothing and Grooming................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Employment......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Entertainment...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Explosives, Fireworks, & Weapons................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Financial Policies................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Fires, Equipment, Alarms, & Exits.................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
ID Cards.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Mail.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Notice Boards....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Parking.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Pranks & Rambunctious Playfulness............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Private Property................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Protection of Privacy Policy............................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Recreational Facilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Rollerblades & Skateboards............................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Soliciting Funds................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Unauthorized Recording.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Vehicles & Parking.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
WOLF MEMORIAL LIBRARY....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Hours....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Library Usuage and Book Borrowing Guidelines.................................................................................................................................................. 26
Library Fines......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Printing & Photocopying Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
GRIEVANCE POLICY...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
HARASSMENT POLICY................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
STUDENT HOUSING..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Eligibility................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Becoming a Resident in Student Housing................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Fees..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Move-in Date/Move-out Date........................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Housing Assignment & Roommate Selection.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Check-in and -out Procedures....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Cafeteria................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Campus Service Program................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Common Areas.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Dorm Kitchens..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Fines........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Guests..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Keys, ID Cards, and Security............................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Laundromat.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Liability................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Maintenance Requests..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Mandatory Dorm Meetings............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Pest Treatment..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Prohibited Behaviours in Dorm Rooms...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Prohibited Items in Dorm Rooms................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Resident Considerations.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Right of Privacy.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Room Care & Resident Responsibilities...................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Safety/Security Issues....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Trash........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Currency/Exchange Rates................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Crossing the Canadian/US Border................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Study and Work Permits................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Receiving Money From Another Country.................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Sending Money To Another Country........................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Health Insurance................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Immigration.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
International Students Handbook................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
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WELCOME TO PLBC
Welcome to Pacific Life!
Pacific Life Bible College exists to train people for life and ministry
in Christ’s Kingdom no matter one’s sphere of influence. We
believe in holistic development, and therefore through each of
our programs we focus on head, heart and hands to ensure a
well-rounded education. Students gain a wealth of knowledge
and understanding, but it doesn’t stop there. An integral part of
our curriculum requires students to put into practice the things
they are learning in the classroom. This is what makes PLBC such
a dynamic community of fellow learners.
For decades, PLBC has been known for its rich community. Year
after year we hear testimonies of how God has used peers and
faculty to help build strong character, heal wounds, and propel
our students into a deep relationship with Christ and impact
upon the world. It is wonderful to partner with you, as you grow
and become the man or woman that you were created to be. It is
our aspiration to help you cultivate the character and skills you
desire for life and ministry.
We look forward to the good work God will do in and through
you this coming year.
Dean Davey
VP Student Development
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MISSION STATEMENT VALUES
Our mission as a college of biblical higher education is to support Pacific Life Bible College values...
the church by equipping men and women for Spirit-empowered
ministry. THE CENTRALITY OF SCRIPTURE
We embrace the Scripture as our authority for faith and practice
and therefore the integral centre of our curriculum.
THE LOCAL CHURCH
FAITH STATEMENT We support the local church in fulfilling the Great Commission by
The Faith Statement of Pacific Life Bible College can be read here:
guiding men and women to respond to God’s call and preparing
http://pacificlife.edu/about/our-beliefs/
them for Spirit-empowered service to God as volunteer, bi-
vocational, and full‐time leaders.
SPIRIT-EMPOWERED MINISTRY
We affirm the need for the growing disciple of Christ to be
continuously filled with the Holy Spirit and to do the works of
God in the power of the Spirit.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL INCLUSIVENESS
We are a Foursquare College and we value interdenominational
inclusiveness.
HOLISTIC EDUCATION
We foster an environment that integrates worship, character
transformation, academic excellence, and a focus on ministry.
COMMUNITY
We seek to embody the person of Christ by cultivating a
relational, grace-based culture of joyful obedience to the revealed
will and Word of God whereby faculty, staff, and students do all
things to the glory of God.
EXCELLENCE
We commit ourselves to excellence through best practices,
efficient administration, quality technology, flexible delivery
systems, and exceptional faculty.
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CORE LEARNING GOALS STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
GOAL 1: BIBLICAL FORMATION
Increase knowledge of the Bible and theology integrated with life
DEPARTMENT GOALS
GOAL 1: SPIRITUAL FORMATION
and ministry.
To foster in students the development of holistic Christian living.
Relative to this goal, graduates will…
GOAL 2: COMMUNITY
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the background, content,
To provide activities that develop and foster community within
purposes, and themes of the Old and New Testaments.
the student body that nurture healthy relationships.
B. Demonstrate exegetical skills for interpreting and applying
Scripture that foster and support life-long biblical learning. GOAL 3: ACADEMIC SUCCESS
C. Demonstrate the ability to form theological positions on To facilitate an environment that supports students toward
specific issues and appraise differing theological views. academic improvement and post-graduate success.
D. Demonstrate formulation of a Christian world-view. GOAL 4: PASTORAL CARE
To provide students with resources of pastoral care, counseling,
GOAL 2: ACADEMIC FORMATION
spiritual direction and informal mentoring.
Develop research, critical thinking and communication skills.
GOAL 5: RESIDENT LIFE
Relative to this goal, graduates will…
To provide a healthy community experience for each resident in
A. Demonstrate research and information literacy skills
PLBC’s Student Housing.
conducive to life-long learning.
B. Demonstrate ability to critique diverse thought systems in light GOAL 6: ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCIPLINE
of a Christian world-view. To provide oversight in student integrity and accountability
C. Demonstrate oral, writing, and electronic communication skills. through guidance, and direction from the student handbook.
GOAL 3: CHARACTER FORMATION GOAL 7: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Grow spiritually and in Christ-like character. To provide opportunities and training for leadership skill
development.
Relative to this goal, graduates will…
A. Demonstrate awareness of being loved by God the Father,
redeemed by God the Son, and empowered by God the Holy
Spirit.
B. Demonstrate growth in spiritual disciplines that foster and
support a lifelong and maturing relationship with Christ.
C. Demonstrate commitment to discern and pursue God’s
direction and calling for their life according to biblical
principles and leading by the Holy Spirit in conjunction with
the Church.
D. Demonstrate Christ-like attitudes and values.
GOAL 4: MINISTRY FORMATION
Develop ministry values and skills.
Relative to this goal, graduates will…
A. Demonstrate commitment to Christ’s church in its local and
universal expressions.
B. Demonstrate development of natural and spiritual gifts,
ministry and relational skills appropriate to their calling.
C. Demonstrate embrace of God’s mission and priorities.
D. Demonstrate ability to articulate and share the gospel with
scriptural support.
E. Demonstrate love for all people evidenced by acts of service.
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU
OFFICE HOURS Contact Ken at kdeeks@pacificlife.edu
We are here to help you, Monday through Friday (excluding
holidays) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
REGISTRAR
INFORMATION Kerry Pretty is the Registrar. The registrar is the official who
info@pacificlife.edu maintains the personal and academic records of students, issues
reports of grades, mails out official publications, etc. Contact
OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT Kerry at kpretty@pacificlife.edu
areyes@pacificlife.edu
PROGRAM ADVISORS
Program Advisors help each student decide which courses they
need to enroll in and in what order. Program Advisors are very
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT familiar with each program and can answer questions about
VP STUDENT DEVELOPMENT courses, course selections, costs, schedules, books, and etc.
Dean Davey is the VP for Student Development. He directs the
personal and community aspects of being a part of Pacific Life Apologetics
Bible College. He is here to help you grow and connect in your Kerry Pretty kpretty@pacificlife.edu
studies through programs like Life Groups, Chapels, student
events, and lots more! Contact Dean at ddavey@pacificlife.edu. Associate of Arts in Theology
Kyung Baek kbaek@pacificlife.edu
DEANS OF MEN AND WOMEN
The office of the Dean of Men and Dean of Women is dedicated BA Church Ministries (pre-2017)
to the promotion of learning, character building, leadership and Kerry Pretty kpretty@pacificlife.edu
service. These offices provide support services such as housing,
counseling, guidance, residential programming, and training BA Church Ministries (2017)
in community and spiritual values, conflict mediation, and Ken Deeks kdeeks@pacificlife.edu
disciplinary adjudication.
BA Pastoral Leadership
The department’s goals of promoting student learning, building Dean Davey ddavey@pacificlife.edu
character, and assisting in the preparation of promising students
for positions of leadership and service are designed to expand the BTh & Online
College’s goals and the department's values of respect, dignity, Les Warriner lwarriner@pacificlife.edu
decency, and integrity. See Student Development Department
Counselling
goals on page 9.
Ivone Juell ijuell@pacificlife.edu
Dean of Men:
English Language Immersion
Dean Davey ddavey@pacificlife.edu
Sue Nussbaum snussbaum@pacificlife.edu
Dean of Women:
Life Launch
Sue Nussbaum snussbaum@pacificlife.edu
Derrick Sanderson dsanderson@pacificlife.edu
STUDENT EVENTS
Music (diploma and degree)
Justin Atwood works with the student development team to plan
Lincoln Tatem ltatem@pacificlife.ca
and execute great events for our community. Contact Justin at
jatwood@pacificlife.edu. Youth (diploma and degree)
Derrick Sanderson dsanderson@pacificlife.edu
DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS HOUSING
Sue Nussbaum is the Director of Campus Housing. She cares for ONLINE EDUCATION COORDINATOR
and organizes student housing. The student team of Resident Les Warriner is the Online Education Coordinator. Contact Les at
Assistants (RAs) assists the Director of Campus Housing and the lwarriner@pacificlife.edu.
College’s residents. Contact Sue at snussbaum@pacificlife.edu
LIBRARY SERVICES
Mark Tubbs is the PLBC librarian. He can help any student find
ACADEMICS the resources needed for academic success. Contact Mark at
VP ACADEMICS mtubbs@pacificlife.edu.
Dr. Ken Deeks is the VP for Academics. He administers the
academic aspects of Pacific Life Bible College. He is here to help STUDENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR
you coordinate your academic career and see that you succeed. The Student Support Office offers services to students who could
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benefit from academic support. Through creating a positive,
Christ-centered atmosphere of encouragement and academic
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS
excellence, the Student Support Office will strive to bring success Gerald Nussbaum is the VP for Finance and Operations. He
in the life of every student. Students may book an appointment administers the financial operations and utilization of the
with the Student Support Coordinator to assess needs. If a properties of the College. Contact Gerald at gnussbaum@
student is struggling due to some type of disability, they are pacificlife.edu.
encouraged to contact the Student Support Coordinator who can
assist them with the application process of possible government ACCOUNTS MANAGER
funding, as well as setting up academic accommodations. Linda Warriner lpwarriner@pacificlife.edu
Students who do not have a documented disability but who STUDENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER/FINANCIAL AID OFFICER
would benefit from support services can book an appointment Cindy Watson cwatson@pacificlife.edu
with the Student Support Coordinator for strategy coaching and/
or receive individualized tutoring through the Support Office at BOOKKEEPER
the rate published on the fees page of the college website. The Rhonda Berkhiem rberkhiem@pacificlife.edu
student must make an appointment with their academic advisor
to seek approval for tutoring. Contact Nic Toney at ntoney@ FOOD SERVICES MANAGER
pacificlife.edu. Marina Peckinpaugh mpeckinpaugh@pacificlife.edu
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
SENIOR ENROLLMENT COUNSELOR
Eliza Biason is the Senior Enrollment Counselor. Eliza helps to
make the transition into college as simple as possible for new
students. Contact Eliza at ebiason@pacificlife.edu.
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FACILITIES
AFRAME CAMPUS HOUSE
MAIN & LOWER OFFICES The campus house is reserved for men’s residence.
The PLBC staff and faculty have offices in the PLBC Office
building, lovingly nick-named the “AFrame.”
MAILBOXES
PARKING
AFrame - upper lot
Student mailboxes are located in the office reception lobby and This lot is designated for visitors and staff only.
are accessible during office hours, Monday through Friday 8:30
am–4:30 pm (excluding holidays). AFrame - lower lot
This lot is numbered with lots for residents only.
AFrame LOUNGE
This is the place residents and commuters hang out to relax, play WEST LOT
games, watch tv, and form community. This lot is for commuter students and overflow resident parking.
AFrame REC ROOM HORIZON AND REGENT ACADEMY LOT
This lower floor room is the place residents and commuters hang This lot is shared, thus it is for PLBC counselling students only.
out to play pool or ping pong, watch movies, and fix food.
FITNESS
PLBC’s Fitness Room is on the lower floor of the AFrame and is
open to all students. It is accessible all hours. Students must use
a common access key. To obtain this key, you must pay a deposit
and sign out the key from the reception desk at the main office.
LAUNDROMAT
The coin-operated laundrymat is onsite for the convenience of
our residents.
RESIDENCES
The remainder of the AFrame building is reserved for the men’s
and women’s dorms.
MAIN BUILDING
The ground floor of the main building is the location of our
cafeteria, gym, and chapel.
ROLF K. MCPHERSON LEARNING
CENTER
The lower floor of the main building is the location of classrooms
LC1–LC5 and the student lounge.
CLEMENT’S COFFEE BAR
Clement’s is open Monday to Friday from 7:45 am–3:00 pm.
In addition to beverages and snacks, you can purchase PLBC
merchandise. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Interac.
WOLF MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The library is filled with resources that cater to your topics of
study and is generally open Monday through Friday: 7:45 am–10
pm, Saturdays: mornings and afternoons (TBA), additional
operating times are listed on page 26. The library has a printer (for
a fee) and computers available for student use.
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PLBC CAMPUS MAP
66A Avenue
MAIN
15100 ENTRANCE
150th St. (Private Drive)
A Reception H HORIZON LC2 LC3A
Administration Offices CHURCH Lower Floor
15030 I
Rolf K. Clement’s
Student Life Offices & Coffee
PACIFIC LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE REGENT McPherson LC1 LC3B
B OFFICES & RESIDENCES ACADEMY
Center
B A-Frame Lounge
The Student Residence Lounge LC4A
LIBRARY
W. M.
K
Visitor Parking B J
C Men’s Residence A
C Church LC4B
F D L Parking
East wing of Ground Level E
Residence G LC5
Parking Volleyball
D Women’s Residence ROLF K.
Commuter McPHERSON
Upper Level CENTER
Parking Private Residence
N
E Activity Room Sports Field
Entrance at Resident Parking
CAMPUS
F Distance Education Offices House
M
Coin Laundry
Lower Level
G Rolf K. McPherson Centre (classrooms) 6543 152 St.
Wolf Memorial Library
Clement’s Coffee Bar
152 Street
Fitness & Madge Meadwell Commons (lounge)
Laundry Activity Maintenance
Computer Lab
Offices
Rooms Lower Level
Located on the lower floor of
J
N
the Rolf K. McPherson Centre
A-Frame K
Reception
L SE
Men’s Residences H Horizon Church Offices RP
Offices Main Level Home to the Pastors of NT
E
Horizon Foursquare Church IN
E
CR
EE
K
Women’s Residences I Fireside Room
Upper Level M
Enter by the lower floor
of the Eastside N
64th Avenue
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
LIFE GROUPS FALL RETREAT
"LIFE GROUPS" is a support system designed to assist students in Every September the students and staff gather at a retreat
their spiritual growth. LIFE GROUPS are a peer-led, peer-attended, destination for a special getaway. This event is an important
same-gendered group. Each group will determine a convenient time for plugging into the community and starting the year
time to meet. LIFE GROUP leaders will support each member in well. All full-time students under 25 years are required to attend.
their holistic spiritual development, as well as assist them in being Check the PLBC Calendar to see when the dates of this event are
a positive member of our PLBC community. and make arrangements with your work, family, and ministry
engagements.
SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend special events (Fall Retreat and SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Spiritual Formation Conference) as they are deemed valuable for
one's spiritual growth and connection with the community.
CONFERENCE
About a month into the Spring semester, we cancel classes for
two days to calibrate our purpose in light of God and His call.
Extended times of worship, ministry, and teaching from God’s
CAMPUS LIFE Word are experienced.
Students are encouraged to live up to the expectations of campus
life as listed on pages 16-24.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Student Life Team (SLT) is comprised of Life Group Leaders,
CHAPEL Director of Life Groups, Social Life Committee members, Resident
CHAPEL ATTENDANCE Assistants, the Campus Service Leader, and Student Ambassadors.
Chapels are our main time of corporate worship and are a Returning students can apply to serve in one or more of these
highlight of student life. God ministers as students open their areas in the spring semester. Students are appointed to these
hearts to Him in worship. Chapels also provide opportunities for areas of service by the Student Development Office.
practical ministry experience and to hear speakers from a variety
of Christian ministries. STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Student Ambassadors serve the Director of Enrollment by hosting
Chapel attendance is monitored and will be declared as a pass guests of PLBC.
or fail on your transcript. To attain a passing grade, students
must attend 9 of the 12 chapel sessions. Full-time on-campus DIRECTOR OF LIFE GROUP LEADERS
students are expected to attend unless they live off campus and The Director of Life Groups supports, encourages and trains Life
do not have class before or after chapel. It is up to the student to Group Leaders.
verify this exception with the VP Student Development to avoid
receiving a failing grade. LIFE GROUP LEADERS
Life Group Leaders interact with the VP Student Development
and are selected based on their character, academic standing,
MENTORING and capacity to facilitate Life Groups. Life Group Leaders lead
Students are encouraged to find an upward mentor. The task their Life Groups by facilitating productive weekly meetings with
of the mentor is to work with the student in clarifying goals in their group, meeting monthly with the Life Group Leader team,
the areas of academics, character development, and ministry and interacting with the deans on the status of students in their
involvement. The student is responsible to schedule regular group.
meeting times with their mentor.
CAMPUS SERVICE LEADER
The Campus Service Leader serves the Director of Campus
PRACTICUMS Housing by administrating the Campus Service Program for
Practicums are supervised ministry assignments designed to give residents.
the student hands-on experience in a variety of ministries in and
through the local church. Progress is monitored through reports RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
by the student and cooperating church leaders, and evaluated Resident Assistants (RAs) serve the Director of Campus Housing
by assigned faculty. This ministry experience can be earned each by helping administrate the residence program.
semester, one or two units at a time. If a student is able to invest
significantly more hours into the practicum, then a student may SOCIAL LIFE COMMITTEE
take more than one practicum. The Social Life Committee (SLC) serves the student body
by planning and implementing events that build the PLBC
community.
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ACADEMIC DISCIPLESHIP TEAM Columbia; however, it does not begin until you have been in the
The Academic Discipleship Team (ADT) assists the Student province for three months. Therefore, for the first three months,
Support Coordinator in supporting at-risk students in their it is essential for you to have interim coverage through a private
studies at PLBC. insurance company.
O-DAYS
Most insurance coverage follows a “cash up front followed by
“O” stands for orientation. O-Days introduce new students
reimbursement later“ model. Therefore, it is important for you to
to college life at PLBC. Students are introduced to college
procedures, to the staff and faculty, and to each other. O-Days have cash on hand or an pre-approved credit card for any medical
culminate in our college opener, the event that launches us all expenses that you might incur.
into the tasks and relationships that lie ahead.
Health Insurance BC does not include travel insurance, so if you
leave the province, you must obtain extra insurance for a nominal
STUDENT HEALTH fee. Visit www.hlth.gov.bc.ca
Students are advised to have a balanced week maintaining a
healthy stewardship of one’s own body, soul, mind, and spirit. Hospital, Nurse Hotline, and other emergency numbers are on
page 23.
FITNESS
PLBC’s Fitness Room is open to all students and is accessible
to students at all hours by a common access key. To obtain a
common access key, you must pay a deposit and sign out the key
from the reception desk at the main office.
The Tong Louie Family YMCA is located at nearby Panorama
Ridge and offers a PLBC student discount.
INTRAMURALS
Intramurals are weekly, casual sporting events that encourage
physical activity, community fellowship, and fun. Intramurals are
for all students.
COUNSELING
The faculty and staff of PLBC are pastoral counselors. You may
seek out care from the Deans of Men and Women. If you need
professional counseling care, the deans can arrange care with our
own designated counselor. The college may allow up to three
one-hour counseling visits that is accompanied by a minimal
copay by the student, after which students may pay for additional
visits at the rate agreed upon with the counselor.
HEALTH CARE
All students must properly obtain Medical insurance, it is your
responsibility. Pacific Life Bible College is not liable for any of
your medical bills.
BC residents: enroll in the Medical Services Plan (MSP) of BC.
Out of province students: inform your own province’s medical
services plan that you are a student in BC to assure that you
are covered. You may choose to compare plans and determine
whether or not you want to be covered by the Medical Services
Plan (MSP) of BC.
U.S. and international students: Health Insurance BC offers
a specific plan for international students studying in British
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COMMUNICATIONS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY are in place to provide a positive learning environment and aid
the College community in their activities. If excessive bandwidth
Pacific Life Bible College strives to communicate effectively
through a variety of media. Students are expected to check usage is noted, access may be curtailed. Students that use the
frequently for mail sent to their campus mailbox and the verified network or Internet for malicious or self-harming ways may lose
email addresses on their Populi account. their internet privileges and/or face further discipline.
As a student, you are responsible to ensure that time-critical mail Every student should beware of copyright infringement when
and email is accessed, read, and acted upon in a timely fashion. file sharing or downloading. Copyright infringement is the act of
Check your mailboxes and email in-boxes regularly. exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of
the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner. These rights
include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work.
MAIL & EMAIL In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial
CAMPUS MAILBOXES parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an
Mailboxes are assigned to all students and are located in the Main infringement. Due to intellectual property laws and biblical
Office Reception Lobby. They are accessible during office hours: ethics, students are not allowed to download content that is
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (excluding holidays). copyrighted.
Please respect everyone’s privacy by not looking in mailboxes
that are not your own.
STUDENT MAILING ADDRESS IS: PASSWORD
PLBC, c/o Student Name Your Populi password is the key to your personal information. It
15030-66A Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2A5 CANADA. is important for students to keep their passwords secure at all
times. Students are required to set up passwords with at least
OUTGOING MAIL 10 characters in length containing at least one uppercase, one
Outgoing mail can be placed in the outgoing mail box located at lowercase, and one number.
the Reception counter in the office. Postage may be purchased at
reception as well. In the case of a forgotten password, contact the front office by
phone, email, or in person. After the college official has confirmed
EMAIL the identity of the student, an email is sent to the student’s
The growing need for timely and efficient communication “preferred” email address, or, in the case where the “preferred”
requires that PLBC institute a policy establishing email as an email address is a pacificlife.ca address, the email is sent to the
official means of communicating with students. In order to student’s email address on file. The email contains a time-limited
implement email as an official means of communication between link that allows the student to set up a new password.
the College administration and students, timely receipt of
announcements and notifications must be guaranteed. PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
To help us keep student information secure, students are required
To this end, the College will assign an official PLBC “e-mail to keep their contact information in Populi up-to-date. Please
address,” normally a variation of "studentname@pacificlife.ca." advise the office for any changes to your personal information.
This mailbox will be terminated if the student withdraws from the
College, however, upon graduation, an alumni is allowed to keep
the pacificlife.ca account for life.
Remember to check your email mailboxes regularly.
OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION
PLBC uses other forms of communication as well. At chapel, we
distribute Chapel Newsletters, and we recommend you follow
PLBC on our social media sites for event information. Also, you
may see posters all over campus.
WIFI
WIFI access is available to all students in the campus buildings
free of charge. This includes access (with a password) to all public
on-campus computers and a free PLBC email account.
ACCEPTABLE WIFI/INTERNET USAGE
PLBC offers computing resources and related technologies for use
by the College community to pursue its mission. These resources
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COMMUNITY LIFE
GROWING LIKE A GARDEN COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Community life can be compared to a garden. At Pacific Life Ministry can only flow out of a life that is truly submitted to God
Bible College, we want a place of “good soil" where God is the in all areas; therefore, it is necessary that there be standards
One who calls people to new levels of spiritual growth. At all in actions and attitudes, attained and maintained, on and off
times, we try to make the atmosphere conducive to growth by campus, in the lives of our staff, faculty and students. The Board
holding up the Lordship of Christ and talking openly about the of Governors have set these standards, which are consistent with
principles consistent to Scripture. We consistently endeavour the objectives of PLBC, not in a spirit of legalism, but as a means
to welcome the Holy Spirit into our midst so that He can do the by which humility, obedience, and personal discipline may be
work of touching people’s hearts and making them want to learned. Although the Bible is not explicit on every lifestyle issue,
grow more and more into the image of Jesus. We try not to force directives are given that, if applied, create a healthy community
matters of sanctification on students, nor do we seek to legislate where respect and love can grow. The biblical injunction to “love
morality, as legalism is in fact counter-productive to genuine your neighbour as yourself” is the foundation for the following
growth. However, when God awakens individual hearts with a values:
great desire to grow, faculty and staff will do all that is possible to
be available to help. We believe in high academic standards and • Value is given to self-control over self-indulgence;
rigorous spiritual development; that both are mutually vital and • Value is given for respect for one’s body;
complementary. • Value is given for respect for one another and their property;
WHAT ABOUT RULES? • Value is given to community interests over self-interest;
We have chosen to keep rules within this community to a • Value is given when personal freedom is set aside: for the sake
minimum. People who apply to PLBC have some level of desire of a brother or sister’s spiritual growth; when its exercise might
to grow as Christians, and allowing people space to grow, to be misunderstood to give the appearance of wrong; and when
make their own choices, sometimes even to make mistakes, an action endangers another in any way.
seems to have borne good fruit. If someone does something that
goes directly against the Scripture, it affects the spiritual life of Respect within relationships is characterized by showing
everyone in the community, and we have taken these moments compassion, demonstrating selflessness, and being patient
as opportunities for honest communication and growth. On very with others’ weaknesses. A community of believers is to be
rare occasions, someone has decided that he or she does not characterized by love for one another. “Do nothing out of selfish
wish to submit to scriptural standards, or to the standards of this ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above
community, and has chosen to leave. yourselves,...have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” (Philippians
2:3,5 NIV).
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AT PLBC
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy;
without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one
SPECIFIC COMMITMENTS
These are intended to communicate in concrete form the means
misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause
by which the community seeks to live out the commitment to the
trouble and to defile many. See that no one is sexually immoral,
mission of Pacific Life Bible College. Although not all expectations
or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance
are commanded by Scripture, nor offered as a definition of what
rights as the oldest son” (Hebrews 12:14–16, NIV). Personal
is right and wrong, they are shared by the whole to build integrity
growth and responsibility as well as community health is worth
in the community. Because the Code of Conduct is intended
fighting for. These two components of community life combine to
to reflect a preferred lifestyle for those who belong to this
make PLBC an incredible place to study.
community rather than “campus rules,” they apply to both on and
WEEDING THE GARDEN off campus students.
If God is the Master Gardener, and those of us who work here
Commitment to take responsibility for personal spiritual growth.
are His apprentices, it may well be that He expects us to do a bit
Each member of the body of Christ assumes responsibility to
of weeding. We can still allow each young seed to develop at its
pursue personal and corporate spiritual disciplines, to resist
own pace and in its own way, but we can definitely rid the garden
temptation, and to seek to live in the beauty of personal holiness.
of some of the elements that are likely to rob nutrients or choke
It is expected that each student participate in the life of a local
living plants that are trying to grow.
church at least once per week, and that full time students attend
In addition, this means that there is a need to determine what peer mentoring and chapel each once per week.
will be allowed in our community and what will not be. We are
Commitment to facilitate a spiritually healthy environment.
committed to the principle of personal freedom balanced with
Pacific Life Bible College is a place of personal growth and
community responsibility.
preparation for servant leadership in all avenues of life. Members
of the community nurture growth through commitments to
“speak the truth in love,” to accept one another, to honestly
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