11-12 Student Handbook - Word of Life Bible Institute

III. CHARACTER & ATTITUDE
Attitude: 1 Thess. 5:18 reads “Rejoice always for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus”. Students are expected to display,
at all times, Spirit-filled Christ-like attitudes toward fellow students, Student Leadership, faculty, staff, visitors and guests.
In dealing with fellow students and staff, it is expected that students will apply Galatians 6:1 “Brethren, if a man be
overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also
be tempted.”
A. Toward the LORD: Because God’s Word teaches us to reverence the LORD and His name, any use of the LORD’s
name “in vain” is inappropriate at any time. Whether intended or not, we believe that emotional exclamations such as
“Oh, my God” and “Oh, my Lord” are a demonstration of disrespect for the name of the LORD and are also not
acceptable.
B. To Fellow Students: We all bear some responsibility for the spiritual development and peace of mind of other
students with whom we come in contact. Proper respect will be shown to fellow students at all times. Derogatory and
demeaning comments of any kind, including those of a racial or sexual nature, will result in the appropriate discipline.
There will be no hazing or student initiation permitted.
C. To Student Leadership: Dorm and Service RAs have the responsibility of carrying out procedures laid down by the
administration of the school and of performing other duties. Be sure to treat them with courtesy and respect. Do not
argue with Student Leadership about interpretation of rules in the Handbook. The Student Leadership does not have
the responsibility or authority to change the policies or regulations of the school, so do not ask for exceptions. Only
the Student Life Deans can make exceptions.
D. To Faculty and Staff: Students will treat faculty and staff members with respect. All faculty and staff members are to
be addressed by appropriate titles, as “Mr.,” “Miss,” “Dr.,” etc.
E. To Parents: Students at the Bible Institute will be properly obedient and respectful to their parents or guardians.
Students should write, e-mail or phone home at least once a week to share the spiritual development that is taking
place.
IV. GRIEVANCE POLICY
WOLBI believes that the first step in resolving any dispute, rather interpersonal or organizational, is to invoke the Mathew 18
principle by addressing the party (or office) with whom complaint has arisen and discuss the issue directly. Should this fail to
bring a satisfactory resolution, the next step may be to file a formal grievance. A form is available from and should be
submitted to the Executive Dean’s Office. Once submitted this form will be forwarded to the supervisor or leadership personnel
equipped to decide on a course for resolution. The issue will be addressed within 14 days or forwarded to a higher office if
they cannot find a solution. All issues will be resolved in writing in 30 days or less.
WOLBI believes that as two believers openly seek the mind of the Lord in the concerns of their heart, the Holy Spirit will bring
peace to the situation. As these are not necessarily the conditions that result in every situation, sometimes human intervention
may be required. One may note, that a human solution may not be considered satisfactory to all those involved; however, the
administration of WOLBI shall seek a resolution that is both fair and practical with emphasis on the governing power of
Scripture. Conflicts are expected to be resolved as quickly as possible.
If after following through on the above mentioned steps a student believes his/her grievances were not satisfactorily
addressed by the administration of WORD OF LIFE a student may contact the Transnational Association of
Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) at: 15935 Forest Rd., Forest, VA 24551, or by telephone at (434) 525-
9539.
SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION
The Scriptures teach us to, “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only
such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will
give grace to those who hear” (Ephesians 4:29). As a result, we would expect Revised the on 5/3/2012 - 9 -
language used by our students and staff to be wholesome and God-honoring at all times.