Student Handbook - Lee University

addressing writtenstudent ComplaintsWritten complaints by students addressedto individual staff or faculty membersshould be given appropriate attentionand a written response by the employee.If the written complaint is signed, and thestudent can be located, a direct acknowledgementand response should be providedeither by the employee or by anappropriate official of the university towhom the written complaint is referred.The institution encourages employees todeal directly with complaints withoutundue delay and without referring to otheroffices where feasible for effectiveness. Ifa referral is deemed appropriate, the studentshould be informed of the office towhich the complaint has been referred.Students are encouraged to seek resolutionof problems with a specific office orfaculty member in discussion with that individual.If a satisfactory resolution cannotbe achieved in such discussions, the studenthas the right to appeal, in person orin writing, to the employee’s supervisor.Each supervisor is committed to assist inresolving problems and complaints in accordancewith professional standards.These standards include respect for thedifferences in viewpoints that inevitablycharacterize situations of disagreement,protection of rights of students to seekclarifications of policy or changes in policyand delivery of satisfactory services in accordancewith stated program objectives.CoMMUniTyexpeCTaTionsChristian lifestylesand behavior standardsAny time there are people living ingroups there is a need for rules and an orderlysystem of compliance. The particularrules that one adopts reflect one’smoral and social beliefs.At Lee, some rules and regulations arebased upon Biblical precepts or absolutes.These apply in all places at alltimes and are not subject to socialchange. For example, such behavior aslying, stealing, using alcohol or illegaldrugs and sexual immorality are clearlyindicated by Scriptural precepts.Scripture also provides principles whichform the basis of some rules and regulations.Examples of these include modestyin dress, concern for physical health andappropriate choice of entertainment.Other rules at Lee are prudent innature. They reflect sound discipline andstewardship and frequently involveconcern for one’s influence upon others.Matters such as quiet hours, curfew, goodmanners and tolerance toward others fallinto this category. All students will beexpected to behave in a manner that isdeemed responsible and appropriate. TheUniversity prohibits personal behavior,whether on- or off-campus, that fails toexhibit a regard for the rights of others orshows disrespect for the safety ofpersons and property.Students who travel with LeeUniversity sponsored cross-cultural,missions, athletic or musicalorganization trips are required to abideby the standards of the Lee UniversityCommunity Covenant and all policies21