Seeking to Change

Each student should be aware of his/her own behavior and the positive or negative effects that behavior can have on the community. If a student knows their behavior is outside the limits established by the University and sincerely wishes to get assistance in order to change that behavior prior to the University discovering the inappropriate behavior, the student may take the initiative to discuss this with a Resident Advisor, Residence Director, the Director of Counseling Services, the Director of Residence Life, or the Dean of Students without the threat of disciplinary action. This kind of problem is defined as a "personal problem," and the staff member will seek to work with the student toward the goal of restoration (Proverbs 27:5,6). Exceptions to this approach may be where behavior is repetitive, self-destructive, hazardous to others or self or involves a significant legal issue.