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2015 – 2016
Student
Handbook
Published August 2015
Dear Student,
Jamie and I welcome you to Charis Bible College. We are so glad you are here. You are part of a very special miracle of God. We believe that through the ministry of Charis, the Lord will not only touch your life in a miraculous way, but that through you and your fellow students, the Lord will impact the nations of the world.
The most important thing you will ever do to prepare yourself for the work the Lord has called you to is to receive revelation knowledge of God’s Word and then live it. Charis Bible College is uniquely designed to marry these two elements into a practical course of study and discipleship. Over the next year, you will experience some of the most anointed ministry and personal discipleship available. The Lord has some very special things in store for you.
We pray that the Lord will give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (Eph. 1:17) filling you with all the fullness of Himself (Eph. 3:14-19). We agree with you that the time you spend at Charis will be one of the most rewarding times of your life.
We are excited and ready. Together let’s advance God’s kingdom here on the earth (Mat. 6:10).
We love you,
Andrew & Jamie Wommack
Discover Your Destiny, Prepare to Live It CHARISBIBLECOLLEGE.ORG
Dear Student,
I want to officially welcome you to Charis Bible College! I believe each of you has made a quality decision by choosing to attend and placing the Lord first in your life. You have made a conscious decision to “seek Him first” and enhance your personal relationship with Him.
For some of you, probably most of you, it was not an easy journey arriving here. You may have left good jobs, families, friends and houses in an effort to place Him first. I commend you for being willing to lay all things aside for the next 2-3 years and obey what God has told you to do.
Each of you has willingly decided to place yourself under the Word of God five days a week, four hours a day. This is no small commitment and one that many born again individuals are not willing to make. First Corinthians 9:24 says, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.”
I believe the Lord rewards those who diligently seek Him. His words in Mark 10:29-30 tell us that if we give up these things for Christ’s sake and the Gospel’s that He will give back much more in this lifetime.
Once again, welcome to Charis Bible College and remember that “Preparation time is never wasted time!” I congratulate you and look forward to meeting each and every one of you.
Gary LueckeDirectorCharis Bible College
Discover Your Destiny, Prepare to Live It CHARISBIBLECOLLEGE.ORG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Charis Staff and Faculty 1
Academic Calendar 5
Charis Courses of Instruction 6
Academic Guidelines 7
Grading System 8
Missed Test Policy 8
Failed Tests 10
Take Home Tests 10
Grade Corrections 11
Financial Policy 11
Refund Policy 12
V.A. Refund Policy 13
Student Policies and Procedures 15
Student I.D. Cards 15
Attendance Policy 16
Snow Days 17
Children on Campus 18
Winter Term Students 18
Dress Code 19
Conduct and Correction 20
Campus Safety 22
Emergency Situations 23
Soliciting 23
Smoking 24
Student Relationships 24
Counseling ______________________________________________ 24
Classroom Policies and Regulations 25
Visitor Policy 28
Student Services Policies and Procedures 28
CD/DVD Ordering Policy ________________________________________30
Break Time Policy___ 33
Vehicle and Parking Policy 34
Sanctuary Policy ______________________________________________ 35
Service Hours Program 37
Charis Missions Trips 40
Care Teams__ 43
Local Church Attendance 44
List of area churches 44
International Student Guidelines __________________________________ 46
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Charis Bible College Staff and Faculty
Andrew Wommack - President and Founder
Paul Milligan - COO AWMI/Business School Director
Gary Luecke - Director of Charis Bible College
Cindy Suess - Executive Assistant to Charis Director
Wendell Parr - Ministry Ambassador
Barry Bennett - Dean of Students/ Instructor
Beth Landt - Dean of Women/Student Services Coordinator
[email protected] Tennie Goen - Student Services
[email protected] Stanley Mael - Student Services Assistant
Vickey Rice - Registrar
Erin Moraine - Admissions/V.A. / International Students
Katherine Gregg - Accounting Assistant
Karen Tinger - CAMS Administrative Assistant
Cathy Johnson - Records
Jennifer Machado - Phone Receptionist/ Tour Coordinator
Lisa Bradley - Greeter/Front Desk
Mark Jones - Night School/ Summer School Coordinator/
3rd
Year Leadership Coordinator
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Shane Hankins - Assistant Night/Summer School Coordinator
Bonnie Ortmann - Care Team Coordinator
Greg Mohr - Dean of Education/Ministry School Director/
Instructor
Sue Nutman - Executive Assistant to Greg Mohr
Rick McFarland - Assistant Dean of Education/3rd
Year Ministry
School Coordinator/Instructor
Chris Barnard - Business School Coordinator/ Intern Coordinator
Sharris Johnson - Assistant Intern Coordinator
Stephen Bransford - Media School Director/ Instructor
Tim Swartz - Media School Coordinator/ Marketing/ Instructor
Delron Shirley - Mission School Director/ Instructor
Michelle Patterson - 2nd
Year Missions Coordinator
Clay Caldwell - Assistant Missions Coordinator/Missions Points
Joyce Ball - Alumni Relations Coordinator
Teresa Houghteling - Alumni Relations Administrative Assistant
John May - Coordinator of Charis Bible Studies
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Daniel Amstutz - Director of Worship Ministries/ Healing School
Tracey Asia - Executive Assistant to Daniel Amstutz
Marcia Alverson - Assistant Director of Worship Arts School; Charis
Worship Ministries; Artistic Productions.
Adam Stone - School of Creative Arts Coordinator [email protected]
Chris Suess - Operations Manager Charis/AWMI
Rob Francis - Printing and Publications
Randall Montague - Audio/Visual/Filming/Live Stream Administrator
Kim Harrison - Events Coordinator
Dean Crooks - Charis Transportation Coordinator/ Mission
trips/student shuttles
Tom King - Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Gene Harris - Security
Mark Rowe - Director of AWM International Operations
Mark Bassett - Charis World Outreach U.S. Schools Manager
Mike Pickett - Charis World Outreach International Schools
Manager [email protected]
Tannera Garvin - Administrative Assistant World Outreach
Greg Macy - Online Education Director /Correspondence &
Distance Learning [email protected]
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Warren Lutz - Computer Administrator for Online Education
Daniel Bennett - Computer Specialist for Online Education
Tenese Bassett - Facilitator Coordinator for Online Education
Steve Bartlett - Adjunct Faculty
Betty Kay Bennett - Adjunct Faculty
Dan Funkhouser - Adjunct Faculty
Marcus Gresham - Adjunct Faculty
Dean Hawk - Adjunct Faculty
Andy Johnson - Adjunct Faculty
Arthur Meintjes - Adjunct Faculty
Barbara Perdue - Adjunct Faculty
Lawson Perdue - Adjunct Faculty
Carrie Pickett - Adjunct Faculty
Peggy Shirley - Adjunct Faculty
Jill Tomlinson - Adjunct Faculty
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Charis Bible College of Colorado
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016
Fall Term
Fall Term Begins September 8, 2015 8:00 a.m. Fall Term Ends November 27, 2015 Thanksgiving Holiday November 23 -27, 2015 No Classes
Winter Term
Winter Term Begins November 30, 2015 8:00 a.m. Christmas Holiday December 17, 2015 through
January 1, 2016 No Classes Classes Resume January 4, 2016 8:00 a.m. MLK, Jr. Day January 18, 2016 No Classes
Presidents’ Day February 15, 2016 No Classes
Winter Term Ends February 26, 2016
Spring Term
Spring Term Begins February 29, 2016 8:00 a.m. Spring Break March 21, 2016 through
March 25, 2016 No Classes Spring Term Ends May 19, 2016 Promotion Breakfast May 21, 2016 8:00 a.m. Graduation Exercise May 21, 2016 2:30 p.m.
Summer Term
Summer Term Begins May 25, 2016 8:00 a.m. Memorial Day May 30, 2016 No Classes
Summer Term Ends July 13, 2016
Dates subject to change
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Charis Courses of Instruction
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM – Bible Training Institute
- A Sure Foundation
- Basic Bible Doctrines
- Bible Covenants
- Discipleship Evangelism
- Essential Truths of the
New Testament
- Excellence in Ministry
- Finally, My Brethren
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Galatians
- In Christ Realities
- Introduction to the Bible
- Lifestyle of Worship
- Let Freedom Reign
- Old Testament Survey I -VI
- Receiving from God I-IV
- Relationship with God I-IV
- Healing
- Prosperity God’s Way
- Fundraising Letters
- The Basics of Righteousness
- The First Book of John
- The Heart “Essence” of the Gospel
- The Holy Spirit I – III
- The Ministry of Jesus I & II
- What Faith Is and How to Live By It
- Biblical Ethics and Morals
- Romans
- Creation
- Intro to Evangelism
SECOND-YEAR PROGRAM – School of Practical Ministry (Required Courses for All Second-Year Students)
- 20/20 Vision
- Acts: Power of Supernatural
Living
- Answers to Important
Questions I & II
- Biblical Leadership
- Faith in a Supernatural God
I & II
- Foundational Truth for Godly
Ministry
- Heart Matters
- How to Flow in the Gifts
- How to Get Along with
People
- IAGs (Inter-Active Groups)
- Leadership: Lessons from
Nehemiah
- Living in Balance
- Missions
- New Testament Survey I & II
- Advanced Bible Doctrines
- Life Foundations
- Practical Skills for Godly
Relationships
- Principles of Godly Leadership
- Seven Messages to Seven
Churches
- Spirit Led Life and Ministry
- The Laws of the Kingdom
- The Life of Christ
- The Making of a Minister I & II
- Who Is Man?
- Establishing a Prosperous Soul
SECOND-YEAR – Elective Courses (Six of these Courses are Required for All Second-Year Students)
- Media, Ministry and Money
- Marriage and Family
- Legal & Financial Concepts of Starting New
Ministries & Churches
- Rest in Him; Living a Spirit Filled Life
- How to Study the Bible
- Intro to Evangelism
- Story Telling
- Pulling Down Strongholds
- Charis Bible Studies
- Dressed for Success
- The Blessing of God
- Imparting Success To The Next
Generation
- No More Lies
- So You Wanna Be a Preacher
- Life Lessons; A Journey with the
Father
- From Time to Eternity
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Welcome to Charis Bible College! This Student Handbook is designed to help you
adjust to life as a Charis student. The policies and procedures of Charis reflect the
need for godly order so that our campus environment will provide the greatest
possible potential for success and spiritual growth. Please become familiar with the
handbook. You are responsible for understanding the policies as set forth.
I. DEFINITION OF A CHARIS STUDENT A student of Charis Bible College is one who has fully completed an official
application, paid the application fee, been accepted by the registrar, has paid
the activity fee and at least the first month’s tuition, and has received a copy
of the handbook and a picture identification badge.
Student status will continue throughout the academic school year until
promotion, graduation, withdrawal or dismissal. Charis students, as defined
above, are subject to the policies found in the Charis Student Handbook.
II. ACADEMIC GUIDELINES
The school year at Charis is divided into 3 terms: Fall, Winter and Spring. A
Charis student must successfully complete all three terms in order to
graduate or promote from first year to second year. A student who fails a
term due to grades or poor attendance will be dismissed from school.
If a 1st year student is dismissed from school for academic or attendance
reasons they may complete the year via Correspondence, Online Education,
or return the following school year. A 2nd
year student who is dismissed for
academic or attendance reasons may retake the failed term plus any
subsequent terms missed during the following school year. You will be
credited for the terms successfully completed prior to dismissal.
Each class is graded as a means of measuring comprehension of the material.
Though the primary goal of Charis is to help with spiritual growth and
maturity, grades are used to evaluate understanding.
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Your cumulative scores including attendance, service hours (1st
year
students) and test grades will be figured into your final GPA for each term.
If you do not maintain a 70% (2.8) GPA per term, you will not be allowed to
continue as a student. Your grades will be available to view and print online
at the Student Information System (CAMS).
Grading System
A = Excellent 90 - 100%
B = Above Average 80 - 89%
C = Passing 70 - 79%
(Please note that any grade under 70% is failing)
D = Failing 60 - 69%
F = Failing 0 - 59%
Test Result Requests
Students who wish to see the results of an individual test must fill out a
‘Request for Test Results’ form located in the magazine rack outside the
SSR. Test results may only be requested for a term up to 4 weeks after the
end of that term. Please place the form in the ‘Records’ mailbox in the staff
mail box area.
Missed Test Policy
If you miss any tests due to absence you are required to take all tests missed
during that absence at a scheduled Testing Lab. The maximum grade which
can be awarded for a test taken after the original test date is 90%. There is an
automatic ten point deduction for all late tests. Any exceptions must be
approved by the Dean of Students and would include: jury duty, military
service, bereavement absence, and emergency medical situations that
involve hospital care. Documentation must be presented to receive an
exception for the above mentioned reasons.
The Testing Lab will be open on Fridays only from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
and again from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in a designated classroom.
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It is your responsibility to know which tests you have missed and to attend
the Testing Lab at the designated time. You will have two (2) consecutive
Fridays from the date a test score is posted in CAMS to make up a missed
test in the Testing Lab. If a missed test has not been made up by the second
Friday from the date the grade is posted, you will receive a zero (0) for that
course.
If a student is in school, but chooses not to take a test, they will receive a
zero (0) for that course. No make-up test will be allowed.
Charis Sponsored Mission Trip or GTS/GTR Test Protocol
If you miss any lesson of a course while on a Charis sponsored trip, that
course will fall under our special trip guidelines. Recordings of the missed
classes will be made available to you on CAMS the day you return from
your mission trip and will be available up until the date your test(s) are to be
turned in. Even if you miss only one class of a course during your mission
trip or GTS/GTR trip, you will NOT take the test for that course when it is
given in class. Your test will be included in a test packet as explained below.
1) You will have full grade potential.
2) Your tests will be administered as take home tests
3) These take home tests will be open book
4) All test will be taken per the test packet and NOT in class
Any and all tests missed due to your trip will be included in a packet which
will be issued based on the last scheduled classroom test date. For instance
if there are 3 tests in your packet scheduled to be taken in class on the 10th,
the 13th
and the 19th, you will not be issued your packet until the last test date
on the 19th
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You will be given specific dates to pick up your packet before leaving for
your trip. All packets will be available to pick up in Student Services on the
date that will be communicated to you.
The due date for the test to be returned will be written on your test packet.
If all tests are not returned by 10:00 a.m. on the specified due date, they will
be subject to a 10 point penalty. Any tests that are turned in 2 days or more
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after the due date will not be graded and the student will receive a zero (0)
for the course.
Please print the name of the course, the instructor’s name and your
name on each test card that you fill out and return your test(s) to the
Records Coordinator staff mailbox.
Failed Tests
If a student fails a test due to their lack of understanding of the material or
inability to recall the information, the student will be able to retake the test
to receive a passing grade. A student who qualifies to retake the test will
have two (2) consecutive Fridays from the date the test score is posted in
CAMS to retake a failed test in the Testing Lab. If they fail to retake their
test, the original grade will stand. The highest grade a student can be
awarded on the retake test will be 70% - a passing grade.
Take Home Tests
All take home tests (THT) are required to be turned in no later than 10:00
a.m. on the date given by the instructor or intern. For take home tests turned
in after 10:00 a.m. - 10 points will be deducted from your grade. Any tests
that are turned in more than 2 days after the due date will not be graded and
the student will receive a zero (0) for the course. (Ex. Test due on
Wednesday but turned in on Friday will receive a grade of zero).
No test will be given to any student before the scheduled date of the test.
You may not take an extra test or test card for students who are not present
during the test. Such test cards will not be accepted or graded. This rule
also applies to Take Home Tests. Students who take extra tests or cards
will be subject to suspension or dismissal.
If you are absent from class when a Take Home Test is passed out, you must
take the test during a Testing Lab. Take Home Tests will not be passed out
at any other time to students who were not present when the test was passed
out originally. Grading will be based on the missed test policy.
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If any test card is returned in a condition that prevents it from being
accurately scanned, the student will be notified by email in order to refill the
card and a late penalty will be applied.
Grade Corrections
If you question a grade that you received on a test, please submit your
concern to the Testing Coordinator at [email protected] . Every
effort will be made to respond to you within 3 days of your inquiry. Please
keep in mind that an analysis is run on each group of tests when they are
returned to us. If there is a test question that shows an unusually high
incorrect percentage, we will check every aspect of that question and answer
to assure that no mistakes were made before your test scores are returned to
you.
III. FINANCIAL POLICY
Financial responsibility is an important part of spiritual growth and maturity.
It is a matter of good stewardship to pay your bills on time and to be sure
that your obligations do not exceed your economic reality. While we
understand the ‘walk of faith,’ you must understand the need to be
responsible and timely in meeting your tuition obligation.
All students will be billed at the beginning of each term for the entire term.
You will not receive monthly updates or reminders to pay your tuition. You
are responsible for checking the status of your tuition on the Student
Information System (CAMS).
For students who pay monthly, payments are due the first school day of
each month. Fall term students must pay the full monthly tuition amount
starting at registration in August (September’s payment), and continue
through May 1, 2016. For first year students who enroll in the Winter term,
monthly payments will run from December 1st through August 1, 2016,
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though December’s payment will be made on November 30th
upon starting
the Winter term. In both cases, your tuition amount is divided evenly over
that 9-month period of time. Tuition payments will continue through
vacations and breaks during that 9-month period.
Any student who has not paid the full monthly tuition by the 10th
of the
month will receive an email reminder. Please contact the Dean of Students
as soon as possible about this matter. If your tuition for the calendar month
is not paid in full by the end of that month, you must turn in your lanyard
and I.D., and may attend classes as a visitor for 5 school days. It is hoped
that the tuition issue can be resolved during that time and if so, you will be
reinstated and the lanyard and I.D. will be returned. Part-time night school
students’ complete payment for class must be made in advance of the class
start date.
All tuition must be fully paid the Friday prior to the last week of school.
Students with unpaid financial obligations will not receive a Certificate of
Completion, diploma, degree and/or license, nor will they be able to
participate in the promotion or graduation ceremonies. At the time tuition
and fees are paid in full a Certificate of Completion, diploma, degree and/or
license will be issued. A first year student whose tuition is not paid in full
will not be allowed to enter the Second-Year Program.
Any student, who withdraws from or is dismissed from school, must still pay
any past due tuition.
Refund Policy*
Students who submit a withdrawal form signed by either, the Dean of
Students, the Dean of Women or the Registrar will be granted a tuition
refund as follows:
Second week of term - 100% refund of tuition paid for term
Third week of term - 50% refund of tuition paid for term
Fourth week of term - 25% refund of tuition paid for term
Fifth week and on of term - 0% refund of tuition paid for term
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Refunds include tuition and book fees for only those books not distributed
and do not include other fees or charges.
V.A. Refund Policy
(IN ACCORDANCE WITH VA REGULATION 21.4255-1)
Students not accepted by the school and students who cancel the contract by
notifying the school within three business days are entitled to a full refund of
all tuition and fees paid. If any students withdraw after three business days,
but before commencement of classes, they are entitled to a full refund of all
tuition and fees paid, except the registration fee.
In the case of students withdrawing after commencement of classes, the
school will retain a cancellation fee, plus a percentage of tuition and fees,
which is based on the percentage of contract hours attended, as described in
the table below. The refund is based on the last date of recorded attendance.
REFUND TABLE FOR VETERAN STUDENT(S)
Student entitled upon withdrawal/termination Refund
10% of program completed 90% Refunded
20% of program completed 80% Refunded
30% of program completed 70% Refunded
40% of program completed 60% Refunded
50% of program completed 50% Refunded
60% of program completed 40% Refunded
70% of program completed 30% Refunded
80% of program completed 20% Refunded
90% of program completed 10% Refunded
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The student may cancel this contract at any time prior to close of the third
business day after signing the enrollment agreement.
The official date of termination for refund purposes is the last date of recorded
attendance. All refunds will be made within 30 days from the date of
termination.
The student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid if the school
discontinues a course/program within a period of time a student could have
reasonably completed it, except that this provision shall not apply in the event
the school ceases operation.
Complaints, which cannot be resolved by direct negotiation between the
student and the school, may be filed with the Division of Private Occupational
Schools of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. The Division shall
not consider any claim that is filed more than two years after the date the
student discontinues his/her training at the school.
Transcripts
All applicants are required to submit an official transcript. All official
transcripts must be mailed directly by the issuing school to the Charis Bible
College admissions office.
Charis Bible College will review all prior education and training. It will be
evaluated on an individual basis to determine if credit will be given for those
classes.
Tuition Payments – Chapter 33
Veterans using education benefits who are eligible for less than 100%
benefit are responsible for all tuition and fees not covered by their benefit
payment.
IE: 50% benefit. Tuition is $1299. VA Education benefits would pay
$649.50. The student would be responsible for the balance of $649.50.
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IV. STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Student Identification Cards
Each Student will be issued one identification scan card (photo I.D.), and a
colored lanyard. You must wear your student I.D. card visibly at all times
while on any ministry property (this includes the Elkton campus). The
colored lanyard must be visible around your neck and on top of your
clothing.
Students who are dismissed or withdraw from school must turn in their
identification scan card and lanyard.
Do not deface, decorate or punch holes in your identification scan card or
lanyard. Do not attach a nickname to the scan card or lanyard.
A student who comes to school without his Charis identification scan card
will not be permitted to stay on campus. A visitor badge will not be issued.
Procedure for students who arrive without their identification scan card
1. Students without their identification scan card can be stopped by any Charis
staff member. Students are not allowed into any ministry building without
the I.D. and lanyard.
2. These students have 2 options: Leave school to retrieve the badge, or be
escorted to SSR in order to purchase a new identification scan card and
lanyard. Students who choose to purchase a new identification scan card
and lanyard must be escorted by either a security team member or a Charis
staff member to the SSR room.
3. Students must pay $15 for the identification scan card and the lanyard with
cash, check or credit card. The identification scan card must be attached to
the corresponding lanyard.
4. Once the request for the badge has been received and paid for, the student
will wait in the SSR room (if open) or in the downstairs sitting area until the
badge is produced and delivered to the student. The student may not attend
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class or wander in the halls without a badge and lanyard. If you are
discovered without your badge and you have not ordered a new one you still
must purchase a badge and lanyard or leave the building, but you will be
counted as absent for the day.
5. The new photo I.D. scan card will be the official scan card from that point
forward. Please do not use the old photo I.D. scan card for attendance. IT
WILL NOT RECORD YOU AS PRESENT. You will be asked to return
your old scan card if it is found.
B. Attendance Policy
Please view attendance as a matter of stewardship and personal integrity.
Consider your attendance at Charis as seriously as you would for a job.
Your attendance will be graded and included in your GPA as a course grade.
You will be expected to scan in upon arrival. The school day begins at 8
a.m. All scans that occur after 8 a.m. will be considered tardy. Any scan
that occurs after 8:30 a.m. will be considered as an absence.
In order to receive a passing attendance grade, students may not miss more
than 10 days during a term. Ten absences in a term will result in a grade of
70%, a passing grade.
Every 5 tardies during a term will equal one absence.
SCANNING TIPS: If you aren’t sure a scan was received, simply re-scan. If
more than one scan is recorded during the same day, attendance will be
calculated by using the earliest time scanned for that day. If a student forgets
to scan in it will be counted as an absence. Please, do not go to the staff to
have your mistake corrected.
If you scan in someone else’s card or if you have someone else scan your
card, both of you will receive a zero (0) for your attendance grade that
term and both of you will be subject to immediate dismissal from the
school.
Excused late arrivals and early departures must be authorized by the Dean of
Students. Reasons for late arrivals must be verifiable and could include drop
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off times for school aged children and conflicting work schedules. Please
email the Dean of Students with your request and an explanation. You will
be contacted and informed if your request has been approved or denied. If
approved, your attendance record will indicate this exception.
A student who fails attendance is subject to dismissal or probation.
If you foresee an absence of 5 consecutive school days or longer, please
advise the Dean of Students. Unexplained absences of 5 days or more will
result in the student being considered ‘inactive.’ Such absences must be
explained in full before the student will be reinstated. If a student is absent
for 10 consecutive days without explanation, they will be dismissed as a
Charis student.
C. Snow Days
The weather conditions between September and May can vary from hour to
hour. For this reason, Charis has set forth some guidelines to address our
actions in regards to the weather conditions.
The decision to remain open or to close will be made by 6 a.m. for
Day School Classes and 3:30 p.m. for Night School Classes (see
below for the information listing). Charis does not rely on
Woodland Park RE2 School District.
If the decision to remain open is made and you are uncomfortable with
coming to school that day because of either the travel conditions or the road
worthiness of your vehicle, that is your decision. We encourage you to
consider your safety in this decision and to drive safely while traveling in
such conditions. We are simply informing you that school is open.
Day School Classes – Closure Policy – Closure Announcement posted by
6 a.m.
Night School Classes – Closure Policy – Closure Announcement posted
by 3:30 p.m.
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Check the Charis Student Weather Line: 719-272-3344
Should you call the weather line, you will notice:
a. If school is open, there is no date reference.
b. It will only be updated if there is a change in the status.
c. If we are closed, it will be date specific.
d. Do not leave messages. They will not be returned.
e. Do not call the school to ask if school is closed.
Check KKTV 11 school closures list.
Check your phone. If you have signed up for text messaging and
have given us a correct phone number, a text message will be sent.
Check Facebook: Charis Bible College Colorado
Students should be aware of any weather likely to cause HWY 24 closures.
Ute Pass closures which result in a school closure will be posted in the same
manners listed above.
Audio recordings of classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be made
available via a link, which will be available to students on the Student Portal
under your course listing within 24 hours of the closure. It is a student’s
responsibility to check on the status of their classes for closures and to
access their missed classes through the links provided.
D. Children on Campus
In consideration of the teachers and other students, we cannot allow children
in the school during class sessions.
E. Winter Term Students
Students, who start at the beginning of the Winter Term, are required to take
Fall Term courses during summer school. Classes are given primarily via
DVD on campus and finish the week after the Summer Family Bible
Conference. Summer School begins May 25 and runs through July 13, 2016.
Part of your training will include serving during the Summer Family Bible
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Conference. These hours will serve as your Student Service Hours for
grading purposes.
Tuition must be paid in full by Monday, July 11, 2016, in order to receive a
promotion certificate at the end of summer school. Students who complete
their tuition payments after the end of Summer School will have their
certificates mailed to them.
If you enter Charis as a 1st year student during the Winter term and you
know that you cannot fulfill the summer school obligation in its entirety, you
must complete your 1st year studies via one of our distance learning
programs. Partial attendance of the summer session cannot be accepted.
F. Dress Code
Modesty and good taste are to be considered the principle for all students
while on campus or at Charis/AWM functions. Colorado-casual dress that is
clean and neat is appropriate for classes and daily campus activities.
Promotion Breakfast, Graduation Ceremonies and class pictures dictate more
formal attire.
Clothes say a lot about our own personal self image. Studies have
discovered a clear link between how we dress and how well we perform at
school and at our place of employment. Sloppy or inappropriate dress
usually carries over into one’s approach to their studies and/or work.
Good personal hygiene is expected of all students. This would include daily
bathing, clean clothes, having your hair combed, use of deodorant, nice
breath, etc. We do not want your clothing or hygiene to be a distraction to
other students.
Dress Code Guidelines:
1. Baseball caps, cowboy hats, decorative hats or hoods of any type are
not to be worn in the building. Knit ski type hats may be worn during
the colder months if they are close fitting and not a distraction.
2. Shorts or mini-skirts of any kind are not to be worn. Skirts should be
no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
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3. Leggings and jeggings (jean leggings) and yoga pants are not pants
and may not be worn without the appropriate covering skirt or dress of
proper length. (See #2 above)
4. Sweat pants may not be worn.
5. No spaghetti strap, tank-top, or strapless tops may be worn at school
unless covered with a sweater, cardigan, or other shirt. Tops, shirts
and blouses must cover the shoulders.
6. Wrinkle free, colored T-shirts may be worn, but may not contain any
offensive wording or slogans. Button-up shirts, polo shirts or dress
shirts are preferred. White undershirts are not appropriate for outer
wear.
7. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. While flip flops are
permitted, we prefer you wear more substantial footwear for your own
safety.
8. Clothing must not be revealing. Clothing deemed too tight or too
revealing is not appropriate on campus or at other school functions.
9. Shirts and blouses must be long enough to cover the midsection when
hands are raised above the head.
10. Pants must be worn at the waist. Pants or jeans may not have holes,
rips or stains.
11. We ask that you not use strongly scented perfumes, colognes or
lotions while in school. Many students have adverse reactions to such
fragrances.
If your attire doesn’t meet the dress code, you will be asked to go home and
change. All Charis staff members are authorized to speak to you about
inappropriate dress or hygiene. If you are asked to go home and change
clothes, please consider this directive as coming from the Dean of Students.
Your compliance is expected.
G. Conduct and Correction
We expect every student of Charis Bible College to conduct themselves in
agreement with the student handbook at all times while enrolled as a
student—both on and off campus.
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Immoral behavior, drunkenness, illegal drug use, abusive or threatening talk
or behavior, a rebellious attitude, continual rule breaking or conduct deemed
dangerous to others will be grounds for correction and/or dismissal. While
marijuana is now legal in Colorado, it is considered unacceptable drug
use by Charis Bible College and such use is deemed grounds for
dismissal.
Disciplinary Process:
1. Verbal Warning: The Director, Dean of Students, Dean of Education, Dean of Women, Third Year Directors or Coordinators, or the Night
School Coordinator may speak to a student and bring
correction when needed.
2. Written Warning: If a student fails to respond to a verbal warning from the above mentioned staff members, the Dean of Students or Charis Director may issue a written warning or suspension.
3. Suspension or Dismissal: If a student fails to respond adequately to correction or if the problem is of a serious nature, he/she will be suspended or dismissed from the campus at the discretion of the Director and/or Dean of Students.
4. The dismissed student may be allowed to re-enroll for a following school year if an acceptable change has taken place. That decision is at the sole discretion of the Director and/or Dean of Students.
Any activity in the life of the student deemed unacceptable by the
Director, Dean of Students or those in authority, will be
considered grounds for immediate dismissal from the program
without the need to follow the above guidelines.
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H. Campus Safety
The Charis Security Team is responsible for keeping our campus safe. They
are enforcing the policies as set forth by the Charis Bible College
administration. Please be courteous to our security team and follow their
instructions.
1. Firearms and Weapons
The Sanctuary is private property inside the Woodland Park city limits.
Firearms are prohibited on campus and it is illegal to discharge a firearm
inside the city limits of Woodland Park.
2. Fire Alarm Drills
Throughout the year, fire drills will be conducted. If an alarm sounds,
students are to exit through the nearest available exit as quickly as possible.
Students on the Banquet Hall level will exit the building and gather in the
lower east parking lot (Parking Lot B) being careful not to block the
driveway from access by emergency vehicles. All staff and students on the
lower level of the Barn will exit through the south doors and gather in the
staff parking lot on the west side of the Barn or on the property adjoining the
pond.
Students may not leave the area or drive their cars during the alarm drill or
emergency. The entrance to the campus must remain open for emergency
vehicles.
3. Charis Hours of Operation
Charis doors will be open at 6:45 a.m. during normal school days. Doors
will be closed and locked at 3:30 p.m. each school day. Students are free to
be on campus during normal business hours but must adhere to the lanyard
policy. Night school students will have key cards that grant them access to
the building through the front doors for the purpose of attending night
school.
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Night School students and night staff, all other students, visitors and staff
should be off the property by 10:15 p.m.
I. Emergency Situations
If a serious injury or perceived emergency situation arises students should
contact the nearest Charis Bible College staff member or Charis security
guard. They will assess and handle the situation as they deem appropriate.
Please stand away from the staff as they minister to the needs of the affected
individual.
We ask that you not call 911 unless the situation is life threatening and it is
clear that emergency help is needed.
If you have a medical condition that Charis should be aware of, please give a
written description of this condition to the Dean of Students or Dean of
Women. Security will be alerted to any potential emergency that your
condition may entail so that we can be prepared if the need arises.
Charis Security can be summoned by:
The Front Desk Greeter
Student Services
Sound booth personnel in the main auditorium
J. Soliciting
Students are not permitted to solicit business or money while on campus.
Student initiated offerings may not be taken for any reason.
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Personal business (Avon, clothing sales, etc.) may not be conducted during
school hours. Please do not promote your business with students or staff
during school hours or while on campus.
Ministry or business flyers or pamphlets may not be passed out. Flyers may
be submitted to the SSR for approval to be posted.
K. Smoking
Charis/AWMI is a non-smoking facility and campus. There is no
designated smoking area. Tobacco use of any kind including smokeless
tobacco is not permitted. E-cigarettes are not permitted on campus.
L. Student relationships
Appropriate Christian behavior is expected on and off campus. Immorality is
considered grounds for immediate dismissal from Charis. Sexual harassment
will not be tolerated.
Any student who feels uncomfortable with the attention of any other student
on campus may speak with the Dean of Students or the Dean of Women and
the situation will be addressed.
Romantic, physical conduct can be a distraction and is not appropriate while
on campus.
M. Counseling
We understand that students often have a desire for counsel during their time
at Charis. It must be understood, however, that Charis is not a local church
and we do not have the staff and resources to provide ongoing counseling for
our students.
The Dean of Students, Dean of Women and Charis instructors may be
willing to offer concise orientation on a limited basis, but please do not
expect them to conduct long term, lengthy counseling sessions with you.
We ask that you seek out help from your local congregation and/or pastor
when possible.
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All student issues concerning interpersonal relationships or difficulties
within the student body should be communicated with the Dean of Students
or Dean of Women.
We strongly encourage students who are contemplating marriage to seek out
premarital counseling from their pastor or a qualified Christian counselor.
The following guidelines should be followed when considering a counseling
session with the Dean of Students, Dean of Women, or a Charis instructor:
- Please make your request to see the appropriate staff member by email.
- The staff member will respond via email with questions to determine if
there is a need for a personal meeting.
- Due to the time constraints on our staff we ask that counseling sessions last
no longer than 30 minutes.
- You must be willing to follow the directions of the staff member you are
seeing, even if it includes seeking outside counsel.
Please know that our heart is to see you live a victorious Christian life and
be set free from any conflict you may be facing. We believe that sitting
under and applying the Word of God to your situation is the most effective
way to see change in your life.
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V. CLASSROOM POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
The following "common sense" policies will help to maintain an appropriate
classroom atmosphere for Christian education:
1. The first bell sequence will begin three minutes before class begins.
You should be seated in the classroom before the final bell of the
second sequence.
Class schedule:
8:00 – 8:50 a.m. First hour
8:50 – 9:00 a.m. First break
9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Second hour
9:50 – 10:10 a.m. Long Break
10:10 – 11:00 a.m. Third hour
11:00 – 11:10 a.m. Third break
11:10 – 12:00 p.m. Fourth hour
2. Students should be quiet during class. Please be courteous to the
teacher and your fellow students. Disruptive students will be
cautioned according to handbook policy.
3. Food and drinks may be consumed in the classrooms only during
designated break times. Only covered, non-spill containers are
allowed in the classrooms. There may not be consumption of food
during class or chapel time.
Coffee and beverage containers should not be left on top of the
coat racks, on the floor, near the fireplaces or any other place that
they might spill. Please take your beverage containers with you
when you leave each day. Beverage bottles and containers left on
the premises after school will be discarded. Please leave no
evidence of food and drink or any other trash in your area.
4. Only authorized personnel are to operate the sound board and
CD/DVD duplicating equipment and only students running the
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equipment are permitted in the sound booth or recording areas of each
class room.
5. All cell phones, pagers, or other devices that would cause
disruption are to be turned off before entering the classroom.
6. Text messaging, internet browsing and posting, and emailing are not
allowed during class. Please, be responsible to comply in these areas.
7. Electronic Bibles, laptops and language translators are permitted in
class. If you use such items please be aware of those around you so
you don’t disrupt their concentration.
8. Recording devices are permitted during class, but must not interfere
with Charis filming. The recording equipment must not disrupt the
instructor and all equipment must remain with the student at his seat.
No recording equipment is to be placed on the lectern (podium) or
within camera range.
9. Bathroom breaks are to be taken during regularly scheduled break
times. Students should not leave the classroom unless there is an
emergency or their departure has been pre-approved by the instructor.
10. Students are expected to remain in class during class time. We will
give verbal directives followed by written warnings to students who
are late for class or wandering in the hallways during classes.
11. After completing a test given in class, remain seated quietly in your
chair. Please do not get up to turn in your test card or leave class until
the dismissal chime sounds. Please follow the exact instructions of
each instructor or intern.
Any student who leaves the classroom without prior approval
from the instructor or intern before turning in their test card will
be given a zero (0) for that course.
12. When taking a test, only electronic devices approved by the instructor
may be used - (Example: A foreign student’s need for an electronic
dictionary.) During test time, electronic Bibles are not to be used
unless approved by the instructor.
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Visitor Policy
You may invite guests to any of the regular class sessions and all special
speakers in first or second year classrooms. Each visitor must sign in on the
visitors’ sheet and obtain a visitor’s ID tag at the Reception’s desk. Visits for
regular classes are limited to 5 days per term, per visitor. In consideration of
the teachers and other students, we cannot allow children in the school
during class sessions.
Visitors may not attend the third year classes regardless of who is
speaking unless invited by the Director or Coordinator of that school.
VI. STUDENT SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Hours of Operation: The Student Services Room (SSR) is open from
7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. every school morning, during each break
time, and from 12 noon until 12:30 p.m. after school. The SSR will
close promptly at the end of each designated time. Please do not
insist that they remain open after the designated time.
2. Appointments: Questions for staff and instructors should be
communicated via the appropriate email address. Staff will also be
available in the halls during break times. Appointments with staff and
instructors will be initiated by them if they feel your situation
warrants such a meeting and will usually take place before or after
school.
Students are not allowed to walk into the staff administrative offices
on either floor without prior approval.
If you have been scheduled for an appointment, please go to the
upstairs main desk in the foyer and the Greeter will notify the staff or
faculty member that you have arrived for your appointment. The SSR
staff will also be happy to contact the staff or faculty member. Please
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don’t wait in line. Go directly to the ‘pick up’ section of the counter
for quick assistance.
3. Tuition Payments: For tuition paid by credit card we strongly urge
you to pay via your CAMS student portal. Payments can be taken in
the SSR by means of cash, check or credit card.
4. Copies: The copier will be available for school related copies only
(this does not include syllabi or personal class note): the cost is 10¢
per page. Bring papers to be copied to the Student Services Room. A
staff member or intern will assist you with the copies.
5. Please do not ask to make phone calls from the receptionist’s
phone or the SSR department phones.
Please do not make cell phone calls near the receptionist’s work
area.
6. Bulletin Boards: There are various bulletin boards located on the
upper and lower levels for student information and announcements.
An information bulletin board for student use is located on the wall
outside of the SSR. If you have something you would like to put on
that board, it must first be cleared through the Student Services
personnel. Bring your information to the Student Services room for
review. Information will be posted for one month from the time of
approval.
There are also administrative bulletin boards for faculty use only.
Lower Level Bulletin Board (Next to the downstairs mailboxes)
Registrar’s Office (left hand third)
General Information (middle third)
Third Year Program (right hand third)
Upper Level Bulletin Board (By the main stairway)
Healing and Worship Schools (left hand third)
General Information (middle third)
Missions (right hand third)
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7. Announcements: All announcements must be submitted to the Dean
of Women for review. All student announcements must go through a
designated staff member before reaching the Dean’s desk. Students
may not make spontaneous announcements in class.
8. Mail Boxes: Student mailboxes are located on the upper and lower
levels. Boxes should be checked each day for memos, messages
and/or mail. 1st year student mail boxes are on the upper level across
from the auditorium. 2nd
and 3rd
year student boxes are on the lower
level in the main hallway. All students will be assigned a box
number. Be sure to include your mailbox number on any
communication that will require us to respond to you through your
mailbox.
9. Lost and Found: Items found and turned in by staff and students will
be stored in an unlocked cabinet under the stairs of the main stairwell.
Items of value such as wallets, jewelry and cell phones will be kept in
the SSR.
10. AWM Materials: Andrew has made all of AWM materials available
to Charis students at a 50% discount (except for partnership materials,
the D/E Program and The Living Commentary). Materials can be
ordered and paid for using the gold “In-House Transaction Form”
found in the rack located outside the SSR. Turn in the completed
order in the SSR.
11. CD/DVD Ordering Policy
General Policy:
Audio teachings offered at Charis will be made available for purchase to all
current Charis students but are not for sale to the general public.
Courses will be available on USB Flash Drive only unless otherwise
stipulated below in the ordering policy. Due to computer security protocols,
student provided flash drives cannot be loaded.
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Students may only purchase courses that they have completed or in which
they are currently enrolled. (1st year students may only purchase 1st year
teachings, 2nd year students may purchase 1st & 2nd year teachings, and 3rd
year students may purchase from all years).
Please allow up to one week upon completion of the course for delivery. All
orders will be delivered to student assigned mailboxes. Teachings from
previous academic years are not available.
DVD’s are not available for any course.
Individual Classes:
Individual class offerings will not be available unless otherwise stipulated
below.
Teaching Sets:
Teaching sets will include all lessons minus the review and testing sessions.
The course will be loaded in MP3 format on a USB Flash Drive furnished by
Charis. Sets will not be offered in any other format.
Non-Curriculum:
Single hour non-curriculum teachings taught in the banquet hall (1st Year
Classroom) will be made available on CD. This applies only to one hour,
stand-alone teachings.
Guest Speakers:
Throughout the year, Charis will host many guest speakers. Generally the
guest speaker will teach multiple sessions. These sessions will be subject to
the ordering policy of teaching Sets. If the guest speaker only utilizes a
single session, the teaching will be subject to the policy of Non-Curriculum.
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Healing School:
All Healing School sessions (Thursday 1:00pm) will be available by CD the
following Thursday at the Healing School product table only. Orders will
not be accepted in the SSR.
Conferences & Special Events:
All conferences (Men’s Advance, Campus Days, etc) and Special Events
will be available for purchase at the event product table or on the Charis
online store (exceptions may apply) after the event has ended. Pricing will
be determined at time of the events.
2nd Year Small IAG and 3rd Year Teaching Lab:
These sessions are not available for purchase. Students may record these
sessions on their own handheld recording device.
Pricing:
• Teaching Sets on Flash Drive - $15.00
• Non-Curriculum (single session only) on CD - $3.00
• Guest Speakers on Flash Drive - $15.00
• Healing School (at Healing School product table only) - CD $5.00, DVD
$7.00
Availability:
Except for Healing School media, all media may be ordered in the SSR
during normal operating hours from the first day of school through the last
day of scheduled classes.
All orders are subject to the above policy and pricing and must be submitted
on the appropriate order form(s) filled out in entirety to ensure accuracy and
timely delivery.
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If school is out of session prior to delivery, it is the responsibility of the
student to pick up their order during normal summer operating hours or to
make shipping arrangements with the SSR (shipping charges will apply).
VII. BREAK TIME POLICY
1. Breaks between classes are to be utilized for personal phone calls, use
of bathrooms and the consumption of snacks. All students are
expected to be in their seats at the sound of the second bell.
2. Special coffee bar coffee may not be ordered after the first bell and
may not be served after the second bell.
3. If something gets spilled, please ask the front desk or SSR personnel
to contact the facilities department immediately.
4. Before break is over make sure the tables are clear and clean.
5. Remember that NO FOOD may be consumed during class time and
only non spill containers may be used in the classrooms. No soft
drink cans are allowed in the classrooms.
6. The refrigerators will be cleaned out every Friday at the end of school.
Any plastic containers left after that will be discarded or become the
property of Charis. Please do not use the refrigerator as your personal
storage facility. Only items you plan to use that day may be kept in
the refrigerator and must be removed at the end of each day.
7. All coffee cups, water bottles and other drink cups left in the
building after 12:20 p.m. each day will be discarded.
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VIII. VEHICLE AND PARKING POLICY
Parking:
All students are only to park in the main parking lots in front of The Barn.
Student parking and Parking Permits are free at Charis.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged and a website has been developed for
your ease in facilitating this (www.charisapps.com).
There are four lots available for student parking, A, B, C, & D. You will
need to refer to the Parking Plan and diagram that you received at
Registration for details. Anytime there is a conference or event on campus,
the Student Parking Plan will be suspended for the event for the convenience
of our guests. Students will be advised of how parking will be managed
during the conference/event.
Parking behind the building is for Charis Staff only and designated as
such. Staff parking is not for students who may be employees of AWMI at
Elkton. Any student found parking in the Staff Lot without proper
authorization will be required to visit with the Operations Manager to
explain their need. Any additional violations of the Staff Parking lot will be
turned over to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
A parking sticker will be assigned to you and must be attached to the
interior, lower left corner of the driver side windshield. Student vehicles
without visible parking permits are subject to being towed. Overnight
parking without security staff permission is prohibited.
Please observe a 10 mph speed limit in parking areas.
Please observe the 15mph speed limit when passing the gatehouse, entering
or exiting.
Please comply with the campus parking attendants, all traffic and parking
signage, and follow all posted directional and speed limit signs.
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There is heavy pedestrian traffic between the lower east parking lot and the
upper east parking lot around the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Please
be observant as students walk to and from their cars.
Parking is in designated parking areas only. Do not park in reserved, guest,
or handicap parking spaces. If you have a Handicap sticker or license plate,
use the designated space.
Please do not spin your tires, do ‘donuts’ in the parking lot or cause your car
to slide on the ice and snow for a thrill. Such recklessness will be grounds
for probation or dismissal.
IX. SANCTUARY POLICY
It is the desire of the Charis Operations Department to maximize the reasonable
and responsible use of the campus by students and staff and to create policies that
support that desire. The ultimate desire is that the student body and staff would
take ownership of the campus and its facilities and participate in the care and
management of the property that God has entrusted to us to steward. To that end,
the following guidelines are provided:
The Barn—building stewardship
The 157-acre campus is known as the Sanctuary. The building in which
classes are held is called the Barn. The entire campus has been entrusted to
us by God to steward for His use. Please be mindful that this is a large
building and property and your assistance in keeping it clean is greatly
appreciated.
The Lodge
The lodge and the road leading to the lodge are completely off limits for
Charis students and visitors. Guest speakers and other AWMI guests
frequently use the lodge and their privacy is of primary importance.
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Campus Safety
The Sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife including bears, mountain
lions, elk, deer, coyotes, foxes and other creatures. Typically these animals
will avoid all human contact but be alert to your surroundings when moving
around the campus, especially if doing so on foot. DO NOT FEED THE
ANIMALS—it is a violation of state law to do so.
The Sanctuary is private property inside the Woodland Park city limits.
Firearms are prohibited on campus and it is illegal to discharge a firearm
inside the city limits of Woodland Park.
All students are required to wear their student I.D. attached to their colored
lanyard above the waist in a clearly visible fashion. This policy is in effect
at all times when on campus or any ministry property without exception.
Campus Access and Use
The campus has a variety of self-service activities including hiking, fishing,
volleyball, horseshoes and Frisbee golf. At the present time, campus gates
will be closed on weekends.
Students and their guests are not excluded from applicable local, state and
federal laws while on campus. This includes Colorado state laws that
govern fishing. Fishing on campus is on a catch-and-release basis only.
There is no hunting allowed on campus.
No swimming or ice skating in or on any of the ponds.
Camping and campfires are not allowed.
Fireworks are not allowed on the grounds.
No ATVs or Off Road Vehicles are allowed on the property. All vehicles
will stay on the paved roads.
The pavilion and the outdoor patio and deck are available for use by students
for school-related gatherings and activities during normal college business
hours. The reservation policy and procedures are available in SSR.
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Students are responsible for the conduct and safety of all guests brought on
campus as well as ensuring that guests are aware of and adhere to all campus
use policies.
Access by students and their guests to the Sanctuary grounds on the
weekends is allowed. Students must wear their lanyards and I.D.s while on
the property on weekends.
Due to ongoing construction on the grounds, no students or guests are
allowed into any construction area at any time.
Parents and guardians are responsible for the conduct and safety of all
children brought on campus.
The Sanctuary is a no-smoking, tobacco free (tobacco of any kind and e-
cigarettes), drug free, and alcohol free campus. Violators will be asked to
refrain and or may be escorted off of the property.
XI. SERVICE HOURS PROGRAM
Day or Night Full-Time First Year Students
The Service Hours Program is intended to reflect a lifestyle of servant-
hood from a motivation of love. The goal of this program is for the student
to both discover and display a lifestyle of integrity, accountability and
faithfulness through the people served and tasks to which you have
committed. Your Service Hours grade will carry the same weight as a
regular class.
You will be allowed to complete your Service Hours requirement either
through an approved local church or ministry, or through the various
service opportunities of Charis Bible College or Andrew Wommack
Ministries. (The Dean of Students, Dean of Women or Night School
Coordinator has the authority to approve the organization in which you may
fulfill your Service Hours requirement.)
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Qualifying service is to be done with an organization and under recognized
supervision. Private, one-on-one Bible studies, praying with a fellow
student, personal evangelism and other such ministry is not applicable
toward your Service Hours requirement.
A student report form is due from each student at the middle and end of
each term. Dates are noted on the form. Please adhere to the turn in dates
and times or your service hours will not be counted. Forms can be picked up
from the rack outside the SSR door. These forms must be completed and
dropped off in the Service Hours slot in the Faculty and Staff mailboxes.
Night School students, please put your forms in the Night School slot.
The Service Hours form must be filled out completely in legible print. Any
form that is not filled in properly cannot be counted toward your Service
Hours grade.
Service Hour forms include the name and phone number of the approved
supervisors. Supervisors will be called to verify the hours claimed on the
form.
The Requirements of the Service Hours Program are:
1. Each 1st year student must complete 25 hours per term. (There are 3
terms in the school year)
2. Up to five (5) hours of service can be credited per week. Students are
encouraged to serve as many hours as they can but more than 5 hours
per week will not be included in the cumulative total for the week or
term.
Some areas of service for student involvement at Charis/AWMI:
1. Sound Board 5. Administrative help
2. Classroom clean-up 6. Praise and Worship
3. CD/Correspondence Department 7. Facilities Department
4. Duplication and Printing Department 8. Care Teams
Suggestions for local church involvement
1. Children’s ministry 6. Prayer Team
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2. Maintenance 7. Drama
3. Ushering 8. Youth ministry
4. Praise and Worship 9. Altar worker
5. Leader of church sponsored 10. Church organized evangelism
Bible Study or Cell Group
Charis invites local area ministries to a ‘Volunteer Fair’ in September.
During that day you will have an opportunity to become familiar with
various ministries and can volunteer to serve if you so desire.
The process for volunteering with Andrew Wommack Ministries is to go
online, look under ‘jobs’ at the bottom of the page and click on “Volunteer
with Us!” A preview of volunteer opportunities will open. Complete the
application and you will be contacted by someone at AWMI.
Students who are employees of AWMI or Charis Bible College are eligible
to have their working hours satisfy the Service Hours requirement but the
proper form must be turned in as stipulated above.
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XII. CHARIS BIBLE COLLEGE MISSION TRIPS
Mission trips are a very valuable and important part of training for our
second-year students. It is Andrew’s desire for every second-year student to
take a foreign mission trip; consequently, it is a requirement for graduation
from Charis. The purpose of the trip is to give exposure to a foreign culture,
to learn how to interact with the people, how to teach through an interpreter,
to deal with a demanding and flexible schedule, and to cooperate with other
students as a team. The mission trips have proven to be life-changing for
most graduates; hundreds of nationals are born-again and spirit-filled,
miracles happen, and the lives of many are changed by the ministry of the
Word.
Each trip emphasizes a different kind of ministry, depending on the host’s
focus. Hosts may offer opportunities for the students to teach in Bible
schools, minister through street evangelism, participate in dramas, serve in
orphanages, work on community projects, teach local pastors to disciple,
evangelize or minister in healing, etc.
Mission trips are paid for in the following ways:
1. Charis Walk-A-Thons
2. Points earned through participation in Charis sponsored fundraisers (such
as Men’s Advance, Campus Days)
3. Personal funds
There is a Walk-A-Thon in the Fall and again in the Spring. These Walk-A-
Thons are our biggest fundraisers and generate the most dollars to fund these
trips. Charis will provide fundraising letters for you to send out to your
friends and family. You are strongly encouraged to participate in this
fundraiser to support your mission trip and not depend on just serving at
events. Mission points opportunities at Charis events are very limited.
Another way you can support your mission trip is by putting aside funds
each month beginning your first year. Those funds can be turned in monthly
and will be credited to your mission trip account. Please specify that you are
paying toward your mission trip and not tuition.
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Mission points are awarded according to the level of a student’s involvement
in a Charis event that generates funds for the mission trips. As the school
grows there are fewer points available for all students so we encourage you
to plan ahead to assure that your trip can be covered through the three main
areas mentioned above.
Mission points and/or dollars earned by students are not refundable or
transferable to other students. Mission points earned at one Charis Bible
College are not transferable to another Charis Bible College. If a student
hasn’t earned enough points for their mission trip, the balance is to be paid
in dollars to Charis by Monday, May 2nd
, 2016. Students who have not
successfully paid for their trip by that time will not be allowed to participate
in the Charis graduation ceremony. Students may take their trip before
meeting their point goal, but must understand that the points and/or money
goal must be met before graduation.
After a missions trip the student has the rest of that school year to continue
earning points by participating in later fundraisers. If 2000 points are
required and you earn 1800, you must pay the 200 point difference ($100)
before graduation. One (1) point is counted as 50 cents.
Some mission trips do have additional costs not covered by mission points.
These are paid for by the students taking those trips. Some additional costs
might include visas, immunizations, some meals, etc. Any additional costs
will be made known prior to the trip.
Veterans: Please be aware that the VA will not pay missions trip costs
related to travel (airfare, lodging & meals) or third party charges. You will
need to participate in the Walk-A-Thon fund raisers and volunteer for events
to earn points to raise the money for your mission trip as all students are
encouraged to do, or pay for the trip yourself. Your mission trip will not
affect the payment of tuition or of your BHA payments.
Mission trips must be taken during the second year of the program. Any
exception will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Mission
Coordinator and Dean of Students. Mission points earned during first year
only apply to a mission trip taken during the second year of study. Mission
points will only carry-over one year if a student isn’t able to attend school
or take their trip during their second year. If after a one year absence from
Charis a first year student fails to attend second year and take a missions
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trip, any missions points accrued during their first year will be lost. For
example: a student who successfully completes first year, earns 500 missions
points and then does not return to Charis for 2 years to attend second year
will have lost those 500 points and must start from zero.
If a student or intern decides not to take a trip once their ticket has been
purchased or if they are dropped from a trip due to past due tuition,
academic or attendance reasons, they must reimburse Charis for the ticket
price and any other associated costs. Charis is under no obligation to provide
another trip for that student.
STUDENT SELECTION FOR MISSION TRIPS
At the beginning of second-year, students are given a list of options for
mission locations, estimated travel dates, the number of mission points
needed and/or additional costs required for each trip. Student choices are
submitted to the Missions Coordinator. Every effort is made to give students
their first or second choice of mission locations. Due to restraints of housing,
transportation, location, or other factors, the number of students per trip is
limited. As a result, slots will be filled by selection from the pool of students
who made that location their first choice until the trip is full. The students
who aren’t chosen will be added to the pool for their second choice;
however, the student should understand that they will not have priority for
their second choice. Priority is primarily dictated by your choice, the status
of your passport, and the number of mission points accrued.
If you do not have a valid passport, you will not be placed on a trip.
After a passport is confirmed by the Missions Coordinator, the student will
be placed on a trip according to space availability.
REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met. Failure to meet any of the
following requirements, unless prior arrangements are made with the
Missions Coordinator, may disqualify that student from taking a mission
trip.
- Student must be in good academic standing
- Student must demonstrate an overall consistent display of godly
character
- Passport must be valid and current with at least 6 months of
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remaining validity by the date of the trip
- Tuition must be current
- Student must attend all team meetings
XIII. CARE TEAMS
The Care Teams are student run teams at Charis Bible College that offer help to
fellow students in various areas. They also serve as an outreach in the Woodland
Park and Colorado Springs Communities.
The International Student Assistance Program Team helps international
students get acclimated to the Woodland Park/Colorado Springs area. The
ISAP assists new incoming international students for up to a two week
period of time. Once you’ve received your Visa you will be e-mailed
information regarding assistance available through the International Student
Assistance Program Care Team.
The Caring Touch Team is designed to help fellow students who have been
experiencing prolonged illness, hospitalization or death in the family. These
students will be offered a helping hand, a meal, a card, prayer or whatever
may be deemed necessary by the Dean of Students, Dean of Woman or the
Care Team Coordinator. They also are the team that greets students and
assists visitors when they arrive in the morning.
The Social Team plans various activities for fellowship among the Charis
Bible College student body.
The Civic Care Team comes alongside the city and the Mayor and keeps
informed of the various things going on within the Community.
The Community Outreach Team reaches out to the community. Historically
this Care Team has helped with the Springs Rescue Mission Thanksgiving
Outreach and the Crossroads Ministries Golden Christmas Outreach as well
as many other approved community events in Colorado Springs and
Woodland Park.
You may contact Bonnie Ortmann, the Care Team Coordinator at 719/268-
5931 for further information on any of the Care Teams.
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XIV. LOCAL CHURCH ATTENDANCE
You are encouraged to attend weekly church services. Gathering together regularly with a
body of believers is not only scriptural but also a vital part of your training for the
ministry. Most ministry opportunities flow from church participation.
Some Area Churches
Charis Christian Center Pastor: Lawson Perdue 850 Elkton Dr. Phone: 719-227-0380 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 www.chariscc.com
Church For All Nations Pastor: Mark Cowart 6540 Templeton Gap Rd. Phone: 719-591-1800 Colorado Springs, CO 80922 www.churchforallnations.com
Charis Family Church Pastors Andy and Sharris Johnson
10460 W Hwy 24 Phone: 719-651-2141
Green Mtn Falls, CO 80819 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
www.CharisFamily.org
Rock Family Church Pastor: Dean Hawk 4005 Lee Vance View Phone: 719-531-6600 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 www.rockfamilychurch.com Heartbeat Ministries Int’l Church Pastor: Dan Funkhouser
3958 N. Academy Blvd. Suites 113-118 Phone: 719-570-6193
Colorado Springs, CO 80917 www.hmichurch.com
New Life Church Pastor: Brady Boyd 11025 Voyager Pkwy. Phone: 719-594-6602 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 www.newlifechurch.org
Gospel of Grace Church, Int'l. Pastors: David & Luwana Moore
5975 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 111 Phone: 719-799-6757
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Service Times: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Meets at Springs Ranch Elementary Non-Denominational
www.gospelofgracechurch.org Grace and Faith Bible Church of Pastors: Don and Michelle Patterson
West Colorado Springs Phone: 256-490-6396
3870 Mark Dabling Blvd Service Times: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 http://www.gracefaithbiblechurch-wcs.org
Email: [email protected]
Living Streams Church Pastors: Trish & Bill Sinclair
Meets at CSCS - Woodland Park Phone: 719-598-0185
1003 Tamarac Parkway www.livingstreamschurch.net
Woodland Park, CO 80863
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River Rock Church Pastor Rick McFarland
314 W. Bijou St. Phone: 720-663-0895
Colorado Springs CO 80905 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Clarion Hotel, 3rd
floor www.riverrockchurch.net
Joyland Church Pastor Larry McKnight
10605 Green Mountain Falls Rd., Phone: 719-684-9418
Green Mountain Falls, Co. 80819 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Bible Study/Prayer 1:30 p.m.
Prayer Mountain Pastors Brian and Schlyce Jimenez
107 Henrietta Ave Phone: 719-687-7626
Woodland Park, CO 80819 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Mountain Life Church Pastors Manny and Cheryl Dunlap
4031 Teller County Road 1 Phone: 719-641-8535
Cripple Creek, CO 80813 email: [email protected]
www.mountainlifechurch
Impact Christian Church Pastor Scott Park
27400 N. Hwy. 67 Phone: 719-687-3755
Woodland Park, CO 80866 email: [email protected]
www.impactcc.net
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XV. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDELINES
Charis Bible College of Colorado is authorized under federal law to enroll non-
immigrant foreign students. Our goal is to prepare students for ministry work or
the helps ministry.
Charis Reporting Requirements
The student is responsible to know and to follow the Student Handbook as well as
the International Student Guidelines while attending school. Please be informed
that Charis is required to re-register all foreign students each term to confirm their
active status and to report the following to SEVIS:
Any disciplinary action taken against a student as a result of the student
being convicted of a crime.
Failures to enroll, maintain status, or complete the program.
Date of termination of enrollment and the reason for termination.
Graduation prior to the program end-date on the I-20 Form.
Any special events that would substantially affect the student’s
attendance or enrollment such as a major illness, accident, etc. The
student should immediately contact the school office regarding anything
that would interrupt their attendance so that a determination may be made
if the student will need to file for an extension of stay and/or if the
courses will be able to be completed.
Change of address (The student must immediately inform Charis of any
address change.)
Causes for Expulsion
The student will be considered to not be maintaining status and enrollment will be
interrupted for any of the following reasons:
Failure to attend classes.
Excessive absences or tardiness.
Acceptance of employment.
Failure to comply with the Student Handbook and/or International
Student Guidelines.
Failure to pay tuition and fees.
Any criminal activity.
Student falling out of status for any reason.
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Requirements to Attend Second Year or Third Year
Sixty days before the expiration of the student’s I-20, the Designated School
Official will give the student a Letter of Intent to complete regarding the student’s
plan for the next school year.
This Letter of Intent must be returned to the Designated School Official by the due
date.
Upon satisfactory progress in the first year, Charis will process and resubmit the
new Form I-20MN on-line with SEVIS on behalf of the student. The following
requirements must be met for the student to make the transition to the second year
or third year:
Tuition and fees must be paid.
Completed all assignments from first or second year.
Have been compliant with Student and International Student Guidelines.
Not have accepted employment during first or second year.
Completed and submitted Letter of intent to Designated School Official.
Submitted verification of finances for living expenses for following year.
Student must have valid visa to participate in the required mission trip.
3rd
year students in Missions school must have a valid Visa, not a paper I-
94 extension.
Completion of Program
When a student completes their course of study or elects not to return for second or
third year, the student must return to their home country within thirty days of the I-
20 expiration date. Prior to doing so, all outstanding balances should be paid at
Charis Bible College.
Questions or Concerns Regarding International Student Guidelines
Should a student have any questions or concerns regarding these International
Student Guidelines or if an issue arises, the student will contact the Designated
School Official at Charis Bible College as soon as possible.
Website to be familiar with: http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
Make sure you are aware of travel restrictions and requirements.
http://www.state.gov/travel/
US Embassy list : http://www.usembassy.gov/