Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

SEMINARY POLICIESAdvertising PolicyAll persons wishing to post notices/advertisements on the Seminary bulletin boards need to bringa copy of the proposed advertisement to the Seminary Dean’s office for approval before posting ordistributing. See also Campus Posting Policy.DisciplineThe Seminary Dean and the Academic and Student Affairs Committee are responsible fordiscipline of Seminary students. If, in the opinion of the Dean and the Academic and StudentAffairs Committee, the continued membership of the student is prejudicial or potentially injuriousto the student or community, the student may be dismissed. The decision of the Academic andStudent Affairs Committee may be appealed to the President. The President’s decision is final.Policy on Inclusive LanguageThe University of Dubuque Theological Seminary affirms the equality of women and men inministry and in the Theological Seminary, and affirms that language used in reference tohumanity and to the people of God shall be gender-inclusive. Papers and assignments donein the Theological Seminary shall conform to this guideline. Papers having gender-biasedlanguage are unacceptable and shall be returned to the student for correction and, ifapplicable, a late penalty will apply. The Seminary encourages all members of thecommunity to be patient and encouraging with one another, as we all work toward the goal oflanguage that reflects the unity and diversity of God’s people.CONTACT, COMPLAINT AND POLICY INFORMATIONSexual Harassment PolicyPreamble“As God who called you is Holy, be Holy yourself in all your conduct.” -1 Peter 1:15Standards for ethical behavior for all Christians are grounded in scripture. As forgiven people,we are to live out and proclaim the Gospel and to work for reconciliation, for the good, and forjustice. By the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to refrain from doing harm and to respondto Christ’s love in positive and constructive behavior toward others.Ministers of the Gospel in particular live in a covenant relationship of implied trust with theircongregations. Abuses of power and sexuality betray that trust in a damaging way. Thosepreparing for ministry in the name of Jesus Christ need to prepare themselves to live lives worthyof the Gospel of Christ (Phil. 1:27). The ethical conduct of all who are in preparation for ministryis of vital importance to the Church because through these representatives is conveyed anunderstanding of God and the Gospel’s Good News.113