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STUDENT HANDBOOK
2020-2021Resident Life Staff ......................................... 8
Emergency Contacts ..................................... 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Medical Emergencies Policy ......................... 9
Letter from the president .................................... 1
Room Standards and Checks ....................... 9
About the Student Handbook ............................. 1
Nuisance Pest Policy ................................... 12
Purpose, Vision, Core Values, Mission, and
Objectives........................................................... 1 Room Guidelines ......................................... 13
Purpose .......................................................... 1 Community Guidelines ................................ 15
Vision ............................................................. 1 Student Life ...................................................... 17
Core Values ................................................... 1 Campus Activities ........................................ 18
Mission ........................................................... 1 Student Government ................................... 18
Objectives/Learning Outcomes...................... 2 Student Organizations ................................. 19
Articles of Faith .................................................. 3 Intramural Sports ......................................... 19
Baptist Faith and Message 2000 ................... 3 Job and Practicum Placement ..................... 19
Mission of Student Services ............................... 3 Work Study Program ................................... 19
The Student Services Office .............................. 3 Health & wellness ........................................ 19
NEBC Community .............................................. 3 Personal Counseling ................................... 19
Community Covenant .................................... 3 School Closings & Delays ........................... 19
Student Rights and Responsibilities .............. 4 Transportation ............................................. 20
Student Standards of Conduct....................... 4 Dress Code .................................................. 20
Statement on Relationships ........................... 5 Social Media ................................................ 21
Campus.......................................................... 5 Food Service ............................................... 21
Academic Affairs ................................................ 5 Post Office Boxes ........................................ 21
Accreditation .................................................. 5 Mail Procedures ........................................... 21
Academic Programs ...................................... 6 Policies and Procedures .................................. 21
Academic Integrity ......................................... 7 Fundraising policy ........................................ 21
Attendance ..................................................... 7 Treatment Plan for Head Lice ..................... 22
Populi ............................................................. 7 Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco ...................... 22
Academic Catalog .......................................... 7 Amnesty Policy ............................................ 23
Spiritual Life ....................................................... 7 Sexual misconduct policy ............................ 23
Shepherd Groups .......................................... 7 Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault
policy............................................................ 23
Chapel............................................................ 8
Equal Opportunity ........................................ 28
Ministry Practicum ......................................... 8
Students with Disabilities ............................. 28
Travel with a Purpose .................................... 8
Hazing.......................................................... 28
Residence Life ................................................... 8
Student Grievances ..................................... 29
Room Assignment ......................................... 8
Sex Offender Registry ................................. 29Safety and Security ...................................... 29 Student Discipline ........................................ 33
Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ..................... 30 Judicial Procedures ..................................... 34
Discipline .......................................................... 33 Academic Calendar ………………………… 36
Conflict Resolution Policy ............................ 33LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Student,
Welcome to NEBC! These are exciting days to be at NEBC. From its inception, through
the opening years, to today one thing is clear at this college. God is at work in and
through NEBC, its students, staff, and faculty. We want you to know that we are excited
you have joined us, as we join God at work in the Northeast! You are important to us!
We want to do everything we can to encourage, support, and help you succeed at
NEBC!
There will be days you are full of joy and gladness. There will also be days you are
overwhelmed with classes, work study assignment, ministry practicum, and all the
possible activities of college life. Through it all we want to walk with you, encourage
you, and help you. One of the great joys of being at NEBC is the support structure we
have placed around you. Each student is assigned to a Shepherd Group where you will
experience encouragement and support. Our Student Services Office will work hard to
encourage and support you. The faculty and staff here make time to listen, pray with,
and encourage you. When you rejoice, we want to rejoice with you. When you face
challenges we want help.
This encouragement continues in student housing. Your RAs are here for you. They will
support you through both formal meetings and informal opportunities. The Director of
Student Services is also here for you. He can help you through your college journey.
You can reach out to him anytime.
At Northeastern Baptist College our mission is to help you impact the Northeast by
training you to have The Mind of a Scholar, The Heart of a Shepherd, and the
Perseverance of a Soldier. Every aspect of life at NEBC serves to help you reach that
goal. While the Academic Office focuses primarily on the mind and the Students
Services Office focuses more on the heart and perseverance, we all work together to
help you have a well-rounded educational experience. Please know that every faculty
and staff member are here to encourage and support you.
Thank you for being a part of the NEBC Family!
Dr. Mark Ballard
PRESIDENT, NORTHEASTERN BAPTIST COLLEGE
1ABOUT THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
This Student Handbook has been prepared to provide you with the information that you will need to
become familiar with the college atmosphere and to assist you as you progress throughout the year.
Please take some time to read it carefully as you will be responsible for all the content and instructions
herein. The policies and procedures in this handbook are intended to ensure a secure, healthy college
environment and to maximize your academic and spiritual growth.
The Student Handbook sets forth our ongoing policies and procedures for students at NEBC. The
student is responsible to follow all these policies. However, it should be noted that NEBC’s Return
to Campus Guidelines adds additional policies and procedures that take precedent until further
notice.
If you have any questions regarding this handbook or have any other inquiries, please stop by the
Student Services Office for assistance (3rd floor, room 304).
2. We value a vibrant, growing relationship with
Jesus and desire to live lives surrendered to
PURPOSE, VISION, CORE His Lordship.
VALUES, MISSION, AND
OBJECTIVES 3. We value the Local Church as God’s primary
organization for carrying out the Great
Commission and desire to support and
PU R PO S E
encourage its work.
Northeastern Baptist College exists to impact
the United States and the world through 4. We value the importance of Biblical
providing an academically sound, biblically Excellence through the application of
strong, and practically relevant, college consistent hermeneutical principles and will
education from our campus strategically located be a college that maintains Biblical
in the Northeast. Excellence as our foundation.
5. We value the importance of Academic
VI S IO N
Excellence and will maintain high standards
We will be the premier Baptist college in the of academic work, exceeding the normal
Northeast, training ministerial and non- college expectations.
ministerial students both academically and
practically, while impacting the Northeast 6. We value the strategic nature of New
throughout the training process. England to the United States and the World
and will use this strategic uniqueness to
CO R E VAL U E S impact the future for the cause of Christ.
1. We value the Bible as the only inerrant,
infallible, plenary inspired Word of God, and MI S S IO N
therefore submit to Its authority in all areas of Our mission is to impact the Northeast, the
life including the educational process. United States, and the world by training students
to have The Mind of a Scholar, The Heart of a
1Shepherd, and The Perseverance of a Soldier Demonstrate the right motivation and readiness
through the provision of a college education with for disciple-making through necessary ministry
a biblical foundation and a distinctive blend of skills and leadership in the church and culture.
academic excellence and practical mentoring.
Spiritual Formation
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills
O BJ E CT IV E S /L EA R NI NG O UT CO ME S
necessary to pursue a maturing and developing
Christian life that reflects a trust, love, and
MIND OF A SCHOLAR obedience to Christ.
Development of a Biblical Worldview Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Demonstrate the ability to understand biblical
Demonstrate an academic and Biblical
truth and uphold the authority of Scripture in
understanding of the extant cultural diversity
relationship to the diverse beliefs, values, and
within the global community, exercising
practices within modern culture.
cognitive, affective, behavioral, and ministry
skills to interact with others in a respectful and
Biblical/Theological Application
Christ like manner.
Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and
apply Biblical truth to life and ministry.
PERSEVERANCE OF A SOLDIER
Critical Thinking and Communication
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize content,
Vocational Readiness
think critically, and communicate persuasively
Demonstrate academic competence and
and clearly.
professional skills, as well as educational and
marketplace readiness within a contemporary
Written Communication
workforce integrating principles and ethics from
Demonstrate the keen ability to relate to readers
a Christian worldview.
through the expression of academic and biblical/
theological ideas in writing through proficient
Teamwork
content development, utilization of appropriate
Demonstrate the value of individual contribution
supporting evidence, and proper grammar.
to a team effort while expressing appropriate
interpersonal skills and leadership
Oral Communication
characteristics to facilitate the achievement of
Demonstrate the ability to organize researched
team goals.
content and deliver presentations with
articulation to promote a change in the listener’s
Integrative Learning
beliefs, values, and behaviors.
Demonstrate the ability to connect academic
and Biblical knowledge with life experiences in
Problem-solving
the community and ministry setting in order to
Demonstrate academic and skill-set
analyze complex issues and solve challenging
competencies by defining ministry and culturally
problems.
related problems, strategizing potential
solutions, and evaluating likely outcomes from
Civic Engagement
implemented solutions.
Demonstrate the value of community through
the integration of Biblical and academic
knowledge as well as ministry skills for
HEART OF A SHEPHERD
purposeful civic action that positively impacts
community.
Passion and Preparation for Ministry
AUG 20, 2020 2ARTICLES OF FAITH Tony Levesque
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Central to our educational process at NEBC is Ashley Coombs
our commitment to the Baptist Faith and RESIDENCE ASSISTANT
Message 2000, which clarifies important
doctrinal stances that we intend to uphold. Every Alex Olson
RESIDENCE ASSISTANT
student has signed the Statement of Faith prior
to their enrollment at NEBC. This signed Dean of Students*
CURRENTLY VACANT
document will be held in records along with all
other pertinent student documentation. *Until the Dean of Students position is filled,
Therefore, each student is expected to uphold President Ballard will be a member of this team.
their commitment to the BFM during their time at
NEBC.
NEBC COMMUNITY
BA PT I ST FA ITH A ND M E S SAG E 2 0 00 At Northeastern Baptist College, students and
The Baptist Faith and Message can be found staff seek to develop a covenant community.
online at sbc.net/bfm2000. It can also be found This is accomplished through building a
on the NEBC website. Additionally hard copies community that emulates Christ. Students and
are available at the Office of Admissions and the staff affirm the community covenant and the
Student Services Office. standards of conduct. For the purpose of
personal growth and accountability, students are
also placed into shepherd groups. For more
information about shepherd groups, please see
MISSION OF STUDENT the section on spiritual life.
SERVICES
CO M M UN IT Y CO V EN ANT
The Student Services Office supports the
mission of Northeastern Baptist College by Northeastern Baptist College is comprised of
promoting the wholistic care and development of diversely talented individuals who are committed
students as they cultivate the The Mind of a to the mission of the institution which is to
Scholar, The Heart of a Shepherd, and The develop The Mind of a Scholar, The Heart of a
Perseverance of a Soldier. Shepherd, and The Perseverance of a Soldier.
We believe that this goal is best lived out and
practiced within a community of committed
THE STUDENT SERVICES Christ followers. As men and women of Christian
OFFICE integrity, we believe that to grow as true
Disciples of Christ we must:
The Student Services Office houses a
dedicated, Christ-centered group of leaders who • Pursue godliness and holiness in our
endeavor to impact, assist, transform, and guide personal lives,
each student to influence physical, emotional,
intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. Within • Esteem others higher than self,
an environment of Christian community, the
leaders of the Student Services Office are • Exercise restraint when our Christian
challenged to help students integrate their faith liberty may be a stumbling block to other
into the world around them. Your student weaker believers,
services staff includes:
AUG 20, 2020 3• Yield to Biblical instruction and correction, The NEBC student also has responsibilities
including, but not limited to:
• Exercise confession and forgiveness,
• The responsibility to act in a manner
• Accept responsibility for actions and consistent with the Values of NEBC and
speech, the Christian faith, while also obeying all
local, state, and federal laws.
• And be teachable.
• The responsibility to treat others and the
We recognize that God’s call upon our lives property of others with respect.
means a daily, intentional abiding with Christ
and the active pursuit of being living sacrifices • The responsibility to read and understand
before God, serving and reaching our world the Academic Catalog, the Student
around us with the gospel of Christ. Handbook, and any other relevant official
college document.
ST UD E NT RI G HT S A N D
RE S PO N SI BI LIT I E S ST UD E NT S TA ND AR D S O F CO N D UCT
Once a student signs the Student Standards of 1. I understand and embrace the commitment of
Conduct and the appropriate enrollment NEBC to be a distinctively Christian
documents, the student is under contract with institution, and I commit myself to seek to
Northeastern Baptist College. Joining the NEBC know and obey Christ and His Word.
student community entails certain rights as well
as specific responsibilities with the goal of 2. I will prioritize my family over my studies; I
emulating Christ. The NEBC student has rights will learn and follow the directions in God’s
including, but not limited to: Word concerning my conduct in my family.
• The right to have access to, and know, the 3. I will maintain involvement in a local church,
policies to which they are accountable. regularly worshiping and studying God’s
Word with a body of believers.
• The right to air student grievances, equal
opportunity, due process, and appeal as 4. I will follow the policies of NEBC, and will
detailed under the Policies and treat the people and property of this
Procedures and the Student Discipline community with respect and courtesy.
sections of the Student Rights and
Responsibilities, the Student Handbook, 5. I will tell the truth, and my academic work will
and the Academic Catalog. be my own.
• The right to confidentiality of student 6. Either on or off campus, I will not possess or
records in accordance with the Family use alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or illegal
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of drugs, I will not misuse prescription drugs,
1974, as well as the right of the student to and I will not use tobacco products.
access these records as detailed under
the Student Records section of the 7. I will be financially responsible, doing my best
Academic Catalog. to pay my bills and working to support myself
as necessary.
8. I will keep my mind and body pure, and free
from any form of sexual sin, including
AUG 20, 2020 4pornography.
HEBREWS CAFE
9. I will do my best in my academic work to The Hebrews Café is located in the Hogue
please the Lord, so that I may be “a workman Library and is opened 5pm-10pm, Monday -
who does not need to be ashamed” (2 Friday.
Timothy 2:15).
JEHOVAH JIREH HALL
10. I will conduct myself as a witness of NEBC’s student housing facility is located at
Jesus, treating people with grace and 250 Main Street. JJ Hall provides housing during
kindness. the normal school year, including fall semester,
spring semester, January term, and during
summer term classes.
ST AT E M ENT O N R E L ATIO N SH I P S
God wants the best for you. This is true in every CHAPEL
aspect of your life, including your relationship NEBC’s chapel is located on the 3rd floor of Main
with your boyfriend/girlfriend. Dating provides Campus.
friendship and fun, but also presents challenges.
Today’s society makes remaining pure STUDENT LOUNGE
challenging. The Student Lounge is located on the 3rd floor of
Main Campus. To host a student event in the
NEBC has enjoyed many student marriages student lounge space, please see the
over the years, and realizes these years in a Administration office.
student’s life is significant when it comes to
courtship. However, the Bible strongly
admonishes all to “abstain from all appearance ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
of evil.” 1Th 5:22 KJV. We challenge each
couple to discuss ways to support this truth and
AC CR E DIT ATI O N
remain pure in the years leading to marriage.
NEBC encourages its students as the Apostle On September 16, 2014 The Vermont State
Paul encourages young Timothy, “Flee also Board of Education, upon the recommendation
youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, of The Vermont Higher Education Council and
love, peace with those who call on the Lord out The Vermont Agency of Education, voted
of a pure heart.” 2Ti 2:22 NKJV unanimously to Authorize NEBC as a Degree
Granting Institution.
CA M PU S NEBC is taking steps necessary to build the
MAIN CAMPUS program consistent with the standards of the
NEBC’s Main Campus building is located at 104 New England Association of Schools and
Kocher Drive on site with Grace Christian Colleges, so that we will be well positioned to
School. The Main campus is open on Monday - seek regional accreditation in the early years of
Friday from 8 am-9 pm. These hours are subject operation.
to change. "Accreditation is voluntary. It represents an
institution's willingness to abide by the
HOGUE LIBRARY Standards and to open itself regularly to
NEBC’s library is located at 141 West Main examination by outside evaluators familiar with
Street. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8am-9pm. higher education. As such, accreditation is
Please note the Library closes during Chapel recognized as a symbol of accountability to the
hours, 10:45 – 12:15, on Tuesdays and public." (NEASC, FAQs)
Thursdays.
AUG 20, 2020 5In compliance with federal law all credits earned excel in Christian ministry. The successful
at any institution of higher learning are student will have been trained in general
transferable at the discretion of the receiving education, theology, and the multiple disciplines
school. of Christian ministry in the classroom while
being mentored within a local church setting by
an experienced ministry leader.
AC AD E MI C P RO G RA M S
Northeastern Baptist College offers Bachelor's BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHRISTIAN
Degrees in Biblical Studies, Christian COUNSELING
Counseling, Christian Education, and Business
Upon completion of this degree the student will
Administration. Two-year Associate’s Degrees
be thoroughly prepared not only to serve but
are also available, as well as a one-year
excel in social services, ministry, or public or
Diploma in Christian Ministry.
private industry. The successful student will be
trained in general education, Bible, psychology,
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL
and counseling from a Christian worldview in the
STUDIES
classroom for preparation to serve in such fields
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies student as: administration, community relations, case
will choose one of four concentrations: Church management, human and social services,
Planting/Entrepreneurial Leadership, Pastoral mental health services, ministry, or religious
Ministry, Christian Education, or Interdisciplinary education. Students who complete a Bachelor’s
Studies. degree in Christian Counseling will complete a
foundational goal before continuing their
Pastoral Ministries education at the Master’s level in Human
Upon completion of this degree the student will Services, Family and Marriage counseling, or
be thoroughly prepared not only to serve, but to Professional Counseling.
excel in the pastorate. The successful student
will have been trained in general education,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
theology, and pastoral ministry in the classroom
ADMINISTRATION
while being mentored within a local church
setting by an experienced pastor. Upon completion of this degree the student will
be prepared to enter the field of business. The
Church Planting/Entrepreneurial Leadership successful student will be trained in general
Upon completion of this degree the student will education, Bible, accounting, business law, and
be thoroughly prepared not only to serve but to courses in management and leadership theory
excel as a church planter. The successful and practice from a Christian worldview.
student will have been trained in general Students can concentrate in fields such as
education, theology, church planting, and Entrepreneurial Leadership, Nonprofit Business
entrepreneurial leadership in the classroom Management, and Project Management. These
while being mentored by an experienced church studies can lead them into fields such as:
planter and entrepreneurial leader. The student general management, finance, consulting,
will be equipped to plant a church while human resources, project management, social
providing for his material needs through entrepreneurship, managing and developing a
entrepreneurial activities that enhance rather startup, or not-for-profit business.
than detract from his ministry.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHRISTIAN
Interdisciplinary Studies EDUCATION
Upon completion of this degree the student will
Upon completion of this degree the student will
be thoroughly prepared not only to serve but to
be thoroughly prepared not only to serve but to
AUG 20, 2020 6excel in the field of Christian education. The will be reported to the Dean of Students and
successful student will have been trained in Dean of Academics. The result will be a “zero”
general education, theology, and educational grade for that particular assignment, which may
ministry in the classroom while being mentored result in an “F” for the course (i.e. depending on
within the local church setting by an experienced the normal weight of that particular assignment,
Christian education leader. as articulated on the syllabus, the student may
fail the course). It may also lead to expulsion
DIPLOMA IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY from the institution, or a revocation of a degree
already granted by NEBC.
The Diploma in Christian Ministry is a one-year
program designed for men and women who
desire more Biblical understanding and essential ATT EN DA N CE
skills for ministry without seeking a degree.
Regular class attendance is expected and
Those interested in earning a Diploma in
students are responsible for completing all
Christian Ministry will take core Bible and
assignments. The individual instructor is
Ministry courses that will lay the foundation for
responsible for his or her attendance policy.
competent service within the local church. The
Instructors are at liberty to assign a failing grade
Diploma in Christian Ministry will best serve
to any student who is absent from 15% or more
those individuals who lead children and youth
of the scheduled class meetings regardless of
workers as well as Sunday school or small
assignment and/or examination grades.
group teachers.
PO P ULI
AC AD E MI C IN TE G R IT Y
Northeastern Baptist College utilizes the online
Cheating is a type of deception that takes many
college management program Populi. Students
forms, such as copying from another person’s
are expected to actively use their Populi
quiz or exam; the use of unauthorized notes,
account. It will give access to ministry practicum
previous exams, books, or other materials; the
requirements, student & staff communications,
submission of another’s work to fulfill a course
class registration, and more. During orientation,
requirement; the unauthorized use of work
students will learn how to log in to their personal
completed for one course in another; or the
Populi account.
reporting of material as read that was not read.
Plagiarism is a serious offense that is illegal, AC AD E MI C CA TALO G
unethical, and immoral. Plagiarism exists when
For more information related to academics,
one gives the impression another person’s
including how to add/drop a course, available
words or ideas (written or oral) are their own.
courses, and course descriptions, please visit
This can occur intentionally or unintentionally.
www.nebcvt.org for our current Academic
Examples include the use of quotations without
Catalog.
identification by quotation marks and citation or
paraphrasing the words or ideas of another
without giving credit (unless describing common SPIRITUAL LIFE
knowledge). Plagiarism is not only poor
academic practice, but also demonstrates a
disregard for the work of others. SH E P H ER D G RO U PS
Shepherd Groups provide students with both
A student who breaks the standard of academic mentorship and peer support for the purpose of
integrity by cheating or plagiarism will be personal and spiritual development. NEBC
confronted by the faculty member involved and faculty & staff members provide guidance to
AUG 20, 2020 7small groups of no more than 12 students, experience, and sometimes receive class credit
mentoring them in spiritual growth, ministry for their study and service.
experience, and personal development. Each
student’s Ministry Practicum is graded by the
student’s Shepherd Group leader. Shepherd RESIDENCE LIFE
Groups meet once a week on Wednesdays
during the Chapel hour. RO O M A SS IG NM E NT
Student housing at Northeastern Baptist College
CH AP E L is for single, full-time students aged 28 years or
NEBC holds two Chapel services a week with a younger at the start of their first semester in
wide range of speakers, from international residence. However, exceptions may be
missionaries to local pastors and faculty. The considered based on housing availability and
student-led worship services provides students individual circumstances through an appeal to
the opportunity to gain valuable experience. In the Student Services Office. NEBC reserves the
addition, chapel services include our “251 Club” sole right to assign rooms and roommates while
and is a vital part of each student’s spiritual taking into account student requests.
growth and development.
Any student wishing to request a specific
Students are expected to attend both Chapel roommate may fill out a Roommate Request
services each week. If a student is unable to Form (see Director of Student Services). NEBC
attend a Chapel service, the student is required also reserves the right to terminate a housing
to alert their RA, or if a commuter student, the request or contract when in the benefit of the
Director of Student Services. housing community. Jehovah Jireh Hall is a
coed housing unit. Individual rooms are
assigned by gender. In addition, students are
MI NI ST R Y P RA CT IC U M not allowed to enter the room of another student
Every student will be involved in some aspect of of the opposite sex.
ministry throughout their degree program.
Extensive partnerships with local churches and In order to change rooms or roommates,
associations will afford hands-on experience in students should see the Director of Student
church planting, business, pastoral ministries, Services. As general policy, Student Life views
education, and music. the changing of rooms or roommates during the
middle of a semester as a disruption to the
For more information on Ministry Practicum, housing community. Therefore, every effort will
please see the Academic Catalogue. be made by the Student Services Office to
resolve any issue existing before a request for
change is granted. The final approval for room
TRA V EL WI TH A PU R PO S E
or roommate change rests with the Dean of
Missions, both at home and abroad, are at the Students.
heart of Northeastern Baptist College. Each
year, the college provides students and faculty
RE S ID E NT LI FE ST AF F
the opportunity to experience international and
domestic missions first-hand. In addition, we The Residence Assistants are responsible to
seek to provide opportunities for educational oversee the well-being of campus housing.
trips. Residence Assistants oversee up to 15 students
and are the first point of contact with any
Students are encouraged to participate in the questions or concerns about housing. When
travel program, gain valuable on-the-field appropriate, Residents Assistants will contact
AUG 20, 2020 8the Director of Student Services to resolve any M ED IC AL E M E RG EN C IE S PO L IC Y
questions or concerns.
Students who have serious and repeated
emergency medical or psychiatric conditions will
E M ERG E NC Y CO NT A CT S be asked to provide written medical support that
they are under care and are supported to live in
For the safety of students living on campus,
residence life by their medical treatment team.
NEBC has staff available 24/7. In case of an
Such documentation should ensure that
emergency, students should first contact an RA.
treatments or conditions will not require
significant monitoring by the residence life team
This is not a replacement for calling 911.
or roommates and is required before continued
However, in any instance that 911 has been
occupancy.
contacted, and school officials are not already
on the scene, students should inform their RA.
RO O M ST AN DA RD S A ND C HE C KS
In the event that the RAs are not available,
NEBC housing residences must maintain a
contact the Director of Student Services. If the
standard of cleanliness—especially in common
he is unavailable, you will then be directed to
areas. Common areas are defined as areas
contact the Safety Officer/Facilities Director, Ed
shared by all residence members (i.e. the
Lucas. If he is unavailable, you are directed to
kitchen, dining room, bathroom, etc.). It is the
call President Ballard. Phone numbers for the
responsibility of students living in housing to
2019-2020 fall term are:
keep the common areas clean and to respect
the property of the school and their roommates.
TONY LEVESQUE
DIRECTOR OF 603-306-5305
STUDENT SERVICES Therefore, upon move-in, each student is
responsible to sign a Residence Condition and
ASHLEY COOMBS Inventory Report. These documents ensure your
603-320-1125
RESIDENCE ASSISTANT agreement to leave the room and all its
furnishings in the same condition at move-out as
ALEX OLSON
716-262-6333 it was at move-in. Furthermore, it signifies that
RESIDENCE ASSISTANT
you agree with all housing guidelines. Upon
ED LUCAS leaving residences for semester breaks,
SAFETY OFFICER/ 603-504-4955 students are required to check-out with the
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
Residence Assistant or with the Director of
DR. MARK BALLARD Student Services to ensure rooms meet
802-379-7204
PRESIDENT cleanliness standards and to document any
damages that have occurred. Failure to check
out may result in disciplinary actions or fees.
If the RA will be unavailable he/she will inform
their students during their weekly meeting, and
NEBC does not assume responsibility nor does
ensure each student is aware of who to call.
it provide insurance or any other financial
protection for the personal property of students
Appropriate times to contact could include (but
in housing. It is recommended that students
are not necessarily limited to) being locked out
secure their own personal insurance to protect
of one’s room, an interpersonal housing situation
against the loss, damage, or theft of their
that needs to be dealt with quickly, reporting an
personal property.
accident or incident, or a pressing maintenance
issue.
Non-compliance with room standards may result
in fines or disciplinary action. Please note that
AUG 20, 2020 9dorm rooms with hardwood floors cannot be and the two Summer Terms. The following sets
traditionally mopped. A system that uses forth the Policy for School Breaks.
minimal water, like a Swiffer brand mop, must be
used. Thanksgiving Break
Students may choose to stay on campus during the
RESIDENCE CHECKS Thanksgiving Break, but must notify The Student
At least once a month students will be Life/Housing Office in accordance with Student
responsible to pass a room cleanliness Handbook Guidelines, and must abide by the
inspection. Students will be informed of the date School Break rules including all lock-up and
and time of residence check at least 48 hours in cleaning rules.
advance. If the room is not up to residence
check standard, student(s) will have 24 hours to Christmas Break
make the room in compliance with standard. If Students may choose to stay on campus during the
the room remains out of compliance, student(s) Christmas Break, but must notify The Student
will receive a written warning and have an
Life/Housing Office in accordance with Student
additional 24 hours to comply with standards. If
Handbook Guidelines and must abide by the School
room still remains out of compliance, a $50 fine
Break rules including all lock-up and cleaning rules.
will be issued to each student, and a final 24
hours given to comply with standards. If room
continues to be out of compliance, student will Spring Break
meet with the Dean of Students. Please note Students may choose to stay on campus during
that any student with three written warnings for Spring Break, but must notify The Student
failed room checks in one semester will not be Life/Housing Office in accordance with Student
eligible for student housing the following Handbook Guidelines and must abide by the School
semester. For more information about standards Break rules including all lock-up and cleaning rules.
for cleanliness, please contact your Residence
Assistant. Summer Break
Student Housing is not normally available during
Outside of mandatory periodic residence the summer months. Students should plan for their
checks, NEBC also reserves the right to have own summer housing whether that means going
authorized personnel enter student housing for home or finding temporary summer housing on
the purposes of inspections, repairs, or in cases
their own. In cases where the loss of summer
where there may be reason to believe that either
housing would present a hardship (loss of job,
the health or safety of students might be
ministry assignment, homelessness, etc.) the
compromised. A staff member of NEBC may
student may make an appeal by completing the
also search housing, while accompanied by a
staff member from Student Services, whenever Summer Housing Appeal Form available in the
there is reasonable cause to believe that any Student Services Office.
NEBC regulations are being violated. The
Student Services Team will also perform one SUMMER HOUSING APPEAL
surprise room check per semester.
In the case of summer housing hardship,
students may make an appeal for summer
HOUSING OVER BREAKS housing at JJ Hall.
NEBC is happy to provide Student Housing to our
students during the normal school year including Students must complete a Summer Housing
Appeal form, found in the Student Services
Fall Semesters, January Terms, Spring Semesters,
office. The student must describe the hardship on
AUG 20, 2020 10the form, detail their unsuccessful efforts to find In order to prevent further charges from accruing
alternate housing, and agree to Summer Housing on your account after you vacate a unit, you
Rules to be provided by the Student Services personally must check out with a Residence
Office. Assistant. All students leaving for Summer
Break must complete a full check out
The form should be completed, signed by the procedure and are required to move out during
scheduled spring move out days.
Student Services Director, the Dean of Students,
and must be approved by the Vice President of
To check out for summer break, rooms must be
Administration. If the appeal is granted, the
vacated and emptied before inspection. The
student must agree to pay the $600 Summer
following procedures MUST be followed:
Housing Fee, with 1/3 being paid on or before June
1st and the balance paid prior to the beginning of 1. Students must sign up for a check out
the Fall Semester. time with their RA. RAs will post their check out
availability two weeks prior to the end of the
If an appeal is granted, the student should semester.
recognize summer housing as a privilege that
carries with it extra responsibility. All normal 2. Rooms must be empty and clean to check
housing rules and all summer housing rules and out. This includes:
responsibilities must be followed. Failure to follow
all housing rules and responsibilities may result in o Removal of all decorations from walls,
an immediate loss of summer housing privileges furnishings, bathroom items, etc.
and/or other disciplinary action.
o Empty, dust, and clean drawers.
The deadline to submit a Summer Housing Appeal
o Clean room and bathroom as required for
is April 30th. Appeals will not be considered if
room checks.
submitted after the deadline. Forms can be found
in the Office of Student Services.
o Removal off all personal property from the
rooms, including putting trash in designated
cans.
HOUSING CHECKOUT PROCEDURE-
BREAKS 3. Student must be ready at designated
Before Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and check out time. Student will be expected to:
Spring break you will receive a room inspection
by your RA. These will be scheduled with your o Have room in same condition as move-in, per
RA. During these times rooms will receive a inventory report form.
Room Check, with particular attention given to o Have room key to turn in to RA
perishable food, trash cans, etc. Vehicles left on o Please note that RAs will not accept post
campus over Thanksgiving and Winter break office box keys. These must be turned into
must be parked at the library, and keys must be the Administration Office or a fee will be
left in the student’s dorm room on their dresser. assessed (see “Post Office Boxes” for more
Please note that food stored in the Common information).
Area refrigerators should be removed for the
break. Failure to follow these steps and complete a
move out inspection with your RA during your
HOUSING CHECKOUT PROCEDURE- scheduled move out time may result in a $50
SUMMER fine, in addition to any other housing fines
AUG 20, 2020 11(damage, room key replacement, etc.) Please laundry room, hallways, and Common areas, as
note NEBC does not provide summer storage. well as the combination to the Yard, are not to
be shared.
Residents changing status to Leave of Absence
in the next Academic Semester or students who
NU IS AN C E P E ST PO L IC Y
withdraw from classes (at any time) must vacate
the Residence Hall by the following Sunday at 6 GENERAL
pm. Please note that this Checkout Procedure
only covers housing. Students intending to
If you suspect the presence of nuisance pests in
withdraw from enrollment or change status must
your dorm room, alert a member of Student
complete the procedures outlined in the
Services immediately. Nuisance Pests may
Academic Catalogue.
include mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, wildlife, or
excessive numbers of ants, bees, wasps, or
DAMAGES
other insects.
Students are liable for any damage to NEBC
property. All students involved in the damage (or Maintenance will inspect your room and may
students that share space with the damaged also inspect rooms surrounding yours.
item, i.e. roommates) will incur liability for the Depending on the nature of the pest, an outside
damage unless a particular student or students pest control management professional may be
assume responsibility. Any damages that may called in. Maintenance will determine whether
occur must be immediately reported (on a pests are present and prescribe a course of
Maintenance Request form) and placed in the action. Do not attempt to treat the problem
outgoing box in the common area. These forms yourself. Do not relocate items to a different
can be found in the common areas. room. Food items may be properly bagged and
disposed into exterior trash barrels. Students are
Please note that the smoke alarms should never required to fully comply with all pretreatments
be tampered with. If they require maintenance, and posttreatments.
please notify your RA as soon as possible. It is
against Fire Marshall law for untrained
BED BUG PROCEDURE
individuals to tamper with fire and EMS
equipment. Tampering with this equipment can Best Practices to Prevent Bed Bugs
result in disciplinary action and repair charges. 1. Students may not bring their own
mattress to the dorms. It is also
KEYS recommended to not bring other
upholstered furniture from outside of
Due to the safety of students and their property,
NEBC.
NEBC student housing is to remain locked at all
2. Students must keep their mattress
times. Outside doors are never to be propped
covered by the provided bed bug liner.
open. Therefore, students are required to keep
It is recommended that students
track of their keys at all times and are not
regularly inspect the liner for holes and
allowed to let anyone borrow or copy their keys.
rips and report any to Student Services.
If a student becomes locked out of their housing,
3. Students should launder their clothing
they must contact their Residence Assistant. If a
and bedding regularly.
student loses their key, they must request a new
4. Students should keep rooms picked up
one via forms located in the common areas.
and orderly and remove trash weekly.
This must be given to the VP of Administration,
Dave King. The cost for replacement keys is $30
If you think you have bed bugs…
for the first key needing to be replaced and $50
for each subsequent key. Key codes for the
AUG 20, 2020 121. Contact Residence Life Staff bed bugs to all affected residences and
Immediately. treat with the treatment they determine
2. Maintenance and Residence Life Staff is necessary.
will contact local pest control a. Treatment may include but is
professionals to inspect the situation. not limited to heat and/or
Only pest control professionals can chemicals.
determine whether bed bugs are b. NEBC is not liable for damage
present. which occurs during the
a. Students are encouraged, but treatment process.
not required, to be at the 2. Every student with confirmed bed bugs
inspection in their living area is expected to comply
b. Pest control will be fully with all pre-treatment and post-
accompanied by a member of treatment instructions within 24 hours.
Student Services and/or 3. Depending on the severity of the case,
Maintenance and will have follow up treatments may be necessary.
complete access to your room 4. Students will not be reassigned rooms
and belongings for the after a cleared treatment by pest control
inspection to determine how professionals.
extensive the problem is.
c. Adjacent rooms may be WILDLIFE PROCEDURE
inspected as well to determine
In the event of wildlife inside your room,
how extensive the problem is.
immediately alert your RA, Director of Student
3. Do not:
Services, Mr. Lucas, or President Ballard.
a. Do not treat your room with
Wildlife includes, but is not limited to, squirrels,
chemicals, sprays or any other
bats, or chipmunks. If possible, isolate the
type of product to control or kill
creature in a contained area (shut bathroom
bed bugs; this will hinder the
door, bedroom door, etc.) and remove yourself
efforts of our professional
from that area. Maintenance will arrive shortly to
exterminators.
handle the problem. Do not attempt to remove
b. Do not relocate any room
the animal on your own.
belongings to another room
unless specifically instructed to
with a written notice by RO O M G UI D ELI N E S
Residence Life—this is essential
Walls
to prevent the spreading of bed
Students are not allowed to make any holes in
bugs.
their walls larger than the hole created by a
thumbtack. “Command-style” hooks are no
If bed bugs are not confirmed…
longer permitted-they have caused serious
damages to the walls. When in doubt of which
The room will not be treated for bed bugs, but
materials are appropriate, please ask the
pest control may continue monitoring the room
Director of Student Services.
with glue boards or other monitoring device. If a
student again suspects bed bugs, contact
Furnishings
Residence Life Staff immediately.
Each room is provided with two beds (often bunk
beds), one chest of drawers, two desks, and two
If bed bugs are confirmed…
chairs. Furniture and other furnishings must not
be dismantled, removed from housing, nor
1. Pest control professionals will provide
moved from room to room within housing without
detailed instructions for getting rid of
AUG 20, 2020 13permission and oversight from the Director of units). Only one of each type of appliance is
Student Services. No oversized furniture (sofas, allowed per room. No other appliances may be
futons, love seats, etc.) may be brought into the used in in dorm rooms, although items can be
residence without approval from the Director of used in common area kitchen (such as crock
Student Services. Small side tables, lounge pots, rice cookers, hot plates, toasters, etc.)
chairs (bean bag chair, bungee chair, etc.),
bookcases, and other small storage furniture Item Removal
may be brought in as space allows. NEBC reserves the right to remove any item that
is deemed in poor taste or in non-compliance
Decor with NEBC community guidelines.
Decorations which are not consistent with the
spirit of NEBC guidelines or values may not be Grill use
displayed. In accordance with the NEBC Code Personal gas and charcoal grills (of any size)
of Conduct, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, are not permitted in student housing.
marijuana, or illegal drugs are never allowed in
housing. Furthermore, housing cannot be Firearms and Fireworks
decorated with any paraphernalia related to Students are not permitted to bring firearms of
these items (i.e., smoking advertisements, any kind in NEBC buildings. Fireworks and other
alcoholic beverage containers, etc.). In addition, explosives are included in this prohibition.
decorations made from dried plant matter may Certain firearms may be permitted in vehicles on
not be used (i.e. Christmas trees, evergreen NEBC property with written approval from the
wreaths, etc.) due to their flammable nature. The NEBC administration. For more information,
only type of candles allowed in housing are students should contact Dave King, VP of
candles in their original glass containers. Administration.
Flammable and Hazardous Materials Paper Goods
Use and storage of flammable materials/liquids Please note that toilet paper is provided to
in and around residential facilities is strictly students: see your RA to replenish your supply.
prohibited. Fire hazards such as newspaper
stacks, excessive trash, excessive amounts of
TRASH/RECYCLING
books, etc. are not permitted. Disposal of any
hazardous materials, including motor oil, is also All waste is to be disposed of appropriately
prohibited. (keeping in mind recyclables for Vermont State)
in designated containers. Trash containers are
Any furniture moved or rearranged in housing located near the Maintenance Office near the
must not block any fire exit. common areas. Trash MUST be bagged
before placing in container. Dorm room trash
Hallways is never to be disposed of in Common Area
Rooms with hallways must remain free of trash cans.
personal belongings in case of fire (per fire
codes). Failure to comply may result in a failed All food scraps must go into the compost bin
room inspection and fine. Hallway decorations using biodegradable bags. No food items must
are allowed, but must not obstruct free passage go into the trash. All compost items must be
through the hallway. bagged before placing into compost can outside
the Commons.
Appliances
The only kitchen appliances allowed in student PETS
rooms are a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee
maker/hot water kettle (including Keurig-type
AUG 20, 2020 14Pets of any kind are not allowed in NEBC Additional kitchen appliances, such as
housing. crockpots, rice cookers, etc., must be stored on
your individual storage shelf, not on countertops.
Prohibited kitchen appliances include any item
CO M M UN IT Y G U ID EL I NE S
with an open flame or deep-fry pots. Other items
COMMON AREAS may be included at the discretion of the Director
of Student Services.
NEBC has designated common areas at student
housing for student interaction. These areas
Food stored in the communal refrigerator must
include the community kitchen, lounge, and
be labeled with name and date of purchase. No
study room. Common areas are open from 7am-
item should be stored in this fridge longer than
11pm. These areas are accessed by a keypad
one week or freezer for longer than one month.
lock system and doors must be kept locked at all
Spoiled food left in the fridge will be disposed of
times.
in its container.
QUIET HOURS
Refrigerators are for all housing students. Up to
NEBC housing is designed to be productive for 32 students may be utilizing the refrigerators at
all members of housing’s needs: spiritual, one time; please limit the amount of items stored
physical, and academic. Therefore, all students in the communal fridges. Overutilization may
living in housing are expected to maintain result in discipline action or fines.
appropriate standards for noise control while
living in housing. This includes in-room, common While using the range or oven, please observe
areas, the laundry room, and outdoor areas. the following guidelines:
Students will be asked to return to their rooms if 1. Turn on hood fan
noise is excessive in common and outdoor 2. Stay in sight of the stove/oven while
areas. Students may receive disciplinary action cooking
as well. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result
in loss of common area use.
Students on NEBC property must be in their own
dorm room at 12 am (midnight). Students LAUNDRY FACILITIES
returning to campus from work, movies, etc.
Residence students at Northeastern Baptist
after 11 pm must proceed to dorm rooms
College have access to laundry facilities at the
immediately after arriving on campus. There is
dorms. However, students are responsible to
to be no loitering on campus after 11 pm
provide their own biodegradable laundry
(including parking areas, the Laundry Room, or
detergent, bleach, fabric softener, etc., which
hallways).
must be stored in the student’s room. The
provided washers & dryers are shared among all
KITCHEN FACILITIES GUIDELINES
living at the dorms and are a privilege.
Kitchen use is a privilege and students must Therefore, you must follow the laundry
follow posted guidelines. All students must label guidelines posted in the laundry room. Not
their own dishes. No dishes may be left in the following the guidelines may lead to revocation
sink or drying rack. They must be washed, dried, of laundry privileges. This service is provided
and put away. This is the student’s only for housing residents.
responsibility, and failure to comply will result in
written warnings and confiscation of dishes. All Laundry facilities are accessed via a keypad
kitchen items must be stored on your individual lock system. Hours for the Laundry room are 7
room storage shelf or in your dorm room. am – 11 pm.
AUG 20, 2020 15THE YARD approved overnight guest. Any visitor may be
asked to leave housing by NEBC staff whenever
Located in the rear of JJ Hall is a fenced-in
there is reasonable cause to believe that any
greenspace for student usage. There are places
NEBC regulations are being violated.
for hanging hammocks (not provided), a picnic
table, and room for recreation. This area is
Visitation hours in common areas are allowed
accessed through a locked gate. To reach this
whenever common areas are open.
gate, travel along the church parking lot to the
back of the building. When not in use, the gate
OVERNIGHT GUEST POLICY
is locked. While in the area, please hang lock on
the provided spot. When leaving, relock gate Only guests of the same sex may stay overnight
unless other students are enjoying the area. An in NEBC housing with approval by the Director
option is available to keep the gate locked for of Student Services. The student requesting the
students enjoying the area alone. overnight guest must fill out an Overnight Guest
Form. This form must be given to the Director of
On days when classes are held, the Yard is Student Services at least 24 hours in advance of
opened from 8 am until dusk. Weekends and the visitor’s arrival.
breaks 11 am until dusk. Note these hours are
in effect only for warmer weather months and Guests may stay overnight for 3 nights a month.
may be changed at any time. A $10 fee is charged per night, per guest, for
any night after the 3rd night, not to exceed 6
To use the yard outside of open hours or during nights. Any overnight guest must be in
winter months, please see your Residence compliance with all NEBC student guidelines.
Assistant. To host an event in this space, please The guest’s host is responsible for the guest’s
see the Director of Student Services. actions. Any guest may be asked to leave by
NEBC staff whenever there is reasonable cause
RESIDENCE MEETINGS to believe that any NEBC regulations are being
violated or it is in the interest of the NEBC
Students living in housing will have once-a-week
community.
mandatory meetings with their Residence
Assistant. These meetings will inform students PARKING AT JJ HALL
about any necessary housing news and include
a time of Bible devotion and encouragement. It is the goal to provide all housing students with
parking at Jehovah Jireh Hall, however there are
limited spaces available. NEBC will assign
VISITATION HOURS preferred parking at JJ Hall in this manner:
The purpose of visitation hours is to foster
community. It is expected that during visitation • First assignments are to upperclassman
hours students will continue to conduct females
themselves in a manner honoring to God and • Second assignments are to lowerclassman
the NEBC community. NEBC students in females
housing are responsible for the actions of those • Third assignments are to upperclassman
they invite into NEBC housing. males
• Fourth assignments are to lowerclassman
Members of the opposite sex are only allowed in males
common areas of the residence, not in student
rooms. Furthermore, any excessive or offensive Parking assignments begin in August. Failure to
displays of affection will not be acceptable. Any return appropriate forms by date indicated on
visitor may not enter housing outside of Parking Contract will move students to the end
designated visiting hours, unless they are an of the assignment list. Additional parking spots
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