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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 LueckeVice PresidentAWM International and Charis Bible College
Discover Your Destiny, Prepare to Live ItCHARISBIBLECOLLEGE.ORG
Discover Your Destiny, Prepare to Live It CHARISBIBLECOLLEGE.ORG
Dear Charis student,
I want to congratulate you on the courage and steps of faith it took to bring you here. You
left behind your friends, extended family, and jobs to follow the Lord and be trained in
God’s Word. You are embarking on an exciting journey of discovering more about the true
nature of God, your identity in Christ and your authority over all the works of the enemy.
I welcome you to the Charis Bible College family and the “Charis experience.” The revelation
of the Word that comes through our instructors will radically change your thinking and
transform your life. Our corporate worship chapels are powerful and nothing short of heavenly.
The new relationships you will make and community with like-minded believers you will
experience will bless and encourage you in your walk with the Lord.
God has a specific purpose for your life and your experience at Charis will facilitate the
discovery and fulfillment of that. I am praying for you for a fresh revelation of Jesus, peace of
mind, health in your body, and abundance in your finances. The Lord will equip you with
everything good for doing His will (Heb. 13:20-21) including finances.
I speak housing grace, job grace, tuition payment grace, and the mind of Christ in studying
grace over you. What God called you to do He will equip you to fulfill it. You are a finisher, not
just a starter! This next season at Charis will prove to be one of the best seasons of your life. I
look forward to meeting you and to watching how the Lord will use you to advance His
kingdom and change lives forever.
Blessings,
Greg Mohr
Director
2016 – 2017
Student Handbook
Published August 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Charis Staff and Faculty 1
Academic Calendar 6
Charis Courses of Instruction 7
Academic Guidelines 8
Grading System 9
Online Testing ____________________________________________ 9
Missed Test Policy 10
Failed Tests 11
Charis Sponsored Trip Test Protocol___________________________ 11
Grade Corrections 11
Financial Policy 12
Refund Policy 13
V.A. Refund Policy 14
Student Policies and Procedures 16
Student I.D. Cards 16
Attendance Policy 17
Snow Days 18
Children on Campus 19
Winter Term Students 20
Dress Code 20
Conduct and Correction 22
Campus Safety 23
Emergency Situations 24
Soliciting 24
Smoking 25
Student Relationships 25
Discipleship ______________________________________________ 25
Classroom Policies and Regulations 27
Visitor Policy 28
Student Services Policies and Procedures 29
CD/DVD Ordering Policy ________________________________________ 32
Break Time Policy___ 36
Vehicle and Parking Policy 37
Sanctuary Policy _______________________________________________ 40
Service Hours Program 42
Charis Missions Trips 44
Care Teams__ 48
List of Area Churches 49
International Student Guidelines ___________________________________ 51
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Charis Bible College Staff and Faculty
Andrew Wommack - President and Founder
Paul Milligan - CEO of AWMI and Business School Director
Gary Luecke - Vice President of AWMI/Charis Bible College
Cindy Suess - Executive Assistant to Gary Luecke
Greg Mohr - Director of Charis Bible College
Colorado/Ministry School Director [email protected]
Sue Nutman - Executive Assistant to Greg Mohr
Wendell Parr - Ministry Ambassador
Barry Bennett - Dean of Students
Beth Landt - Dean of Women
[email protected] Travis Johnson - Assistant Dean of Students
Tennie Goen - Student Services Coordinator
[email protected] Stanley Mael - Student Services Assistant
Erin Moraine - Registrar
Sharris Johnson - Admissions Coordinator
Alexis Archibald - Assistant to Admissions Coordinator
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Katherine Gregg - Accounting Assistant
Jenna Henderlong - Records/Testing
Krystn Reyes - Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Lisa Bradley - Greeter/Reception Desk
Mark Jones - Night School/Summer School Coordinator/3rd Year
Leadership Coordinator
Shane Hankins - Assistant Night School/Summer School Coordinator
Bonnie Ware - Care Team Coordinator
Rick McFarland - Dean of Education
To be determined - Administrative Assistant
Daniel Bennett - Assistant Dean of Education/Intern Coordinator
Chris Barnard - Business School Coordinator
Steve Bartlett - Small Groups Coordinator/ Ministry
School Coordinator
Mark Cowart - Practical Government School Director
Richard Harris - Practical Government School
Coordinator
Stephen Bransford - Media School Director
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Tim Swartz - Media School Coordinator
Delron Shirley - Mission School Director
Michelle Patterson - Second Year Missions Coordinator
Clay Caldwell - Assistant Missions Coordinator/Missions Points
Tim March - Alumni Supervisor
Sharon Robers - Alumni Assistant
Roger Williams - Charis Bible Studies
Daniel Amstutz - Dean of Worship Arts/Healing School Director
Tracey Asia - Administrative Assistant to Daniel Amstutz
Marcia Alverson - Worship School/Worship Ministry Coordinator
Adam Stone - Creative Arts School Coordinator [email protected]
Chris Suess - Director of Operations AWM/Charis
Rob Francis - Production/Printing Supervisor
Randall Montague - Audio/Visual/Lighting Supervisor
Tom King - Facilities Manager
Gene Harris - Security Supervisor
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Rachel Sanders - Internal Events Coordinator
Mark Rowe - Director of AWM International Operations
Mark Bassett - Charis World Outreach U.S. Schools Manager
Mike and Carrie Pickett - Charis World Outreach International Schools
Managers [email protected]
Tannera Garvin - World Outreach International Administrator
Paula John - World Outreach Stateside Administrator
Katelyn Doucet - World Outreach Media Facilitator [email protected]
Rudi Mitutoiu - World Outreach Financial Analyst
Greg Macy - Online Education Director/Correspondence &
Distance Learning [email protected]
Warren Lutz - Computer Administrator for Online Education
Bradley Cole - Computer Specialist for Online Education
Tenese Bassett - Facilitator Coordinator for Online Education
Robert Muren - Staff Instructor
Elizabeth Muren - Staff Instructor
Carrie Pickett - Adjunct Faculty
Christi Bovee - Adjunct Faculty
Dan Funkhouser - Adjunct Faculty
Dean Hawk - Adjunct Faculty
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Andy Johnson - Adjunct Faculty
Arthur Meintjes - Adjunct Faculty
Barbara Perdue - Adjunct Faculty
Lawson Perdue - Adjunct Faculty
Peggy Shirley - Adjunct Faculty
Jill Tomlinson - Adjunct Faculty
Mark Bovee - Adjunct Faculty
Matt Owen - Adjunct Faculty
Candice Owen - Adjunct Faculty
Claudia DeFranco - Adjunct Faculty
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Charis Bible College of Colorado
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017
Fall Term
Fall Term Begins September 6, 2016 8:00 a.m. Fall Term Ends November 18, 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday November 21-25, 2016 No Classes
Winter Term
Winter Term Begins November 28, 2016 8:00 a.m. Christmas Holiday December 15, 2016 through
January 3, 2017 No Classes Classes Resume January 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. MLK, Jr. Day January 16, 2017 No Classes
Presidents’ Day February 20, 2017 No Classes
Winter Term Ends February 24, 2017
Spring Term
Spring Term Begins February 27, 2017 8:00 a.m. Spring Break March 20-24, 2017 No Classes Spring Term Ends May 11, 2017 Promotion Breakfast May 13, 2017 8:00 a.m. Graduation Exercise May 13, 2017 2:30 p.m.
Summer Term
Summer Term Begins May 17, 2017 8:00 a.m. Memorial Day May 29, 2017 No Classes
Summer Term Ends July 12, 2017
Dates subject to change
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Charis Courses of Instruction
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM – Bible Training Institute
Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term
A Sure Foundation Relationship with God I-II Receiving from God I-II
The Basics of Righteousness OT Survey I-III OT Survey IV-VI
Holy Spirit I-III Essential Truths of the N.T. Let Freedom Reign
The Heart Essence of the Gospel Ministry of Jesus I Ministry of Jesus II
Possess the Land Galatians Discipleship Evangelism
Intro to the Bible Creation Evidence Prosperity God’s Way
Excellence in Ministry Fruit of the Spirit Life Foundations
Principles of Grace and Faith Biblical Morals and Ethics In Christ Realities
Bible Covenants Lifestyle of Worship Introduction to Evangelism
Romans Prayer Ministry Training Healing
Finally My Brethren First Book of John
What Faith is and How to Live by It Basic Bible Doctrines
Words and Our Authority
SECOND-YEAR PROGRAM – School of Practical Ministry (Required Courses for All Second-Year Students)
Fall Term Winter Term Spring Term
Making of a Minister I Making of a Minister II How to Get Along with People
New Testament Survey I Principles of Godly Leadership The Goal of the Cross
Foundational Truth for New Testament Survey II Who is Man?
Godly Ministry Skills for Godly Relationships Acts: Supernatural Living
The Laws of the Kingdom Answers/Important Questions I Answers/Important Questions II
Life of Christ Advanced Bible Doctrines Heart Matters
How to Study the Bible Establishing a Prosperous Soul Living in the Balance
Supernatural Evangelism How to Flow in the Gifts Marriage and Family - Plan A
Biblical Leadership Seven Messages to 7 Churches Leadership Lessons - Nehemiah
Missions Faith in a Supernatural God I Faith in a Supernatural God II
Spirit Led Life and Ministry 20/20 Vision
Public Speaking Sacerdotal Duties
SECOND-YEAR – Elective Courses (Six of these Courses are Required for All Second-Year Students)
Legal & Financial Concepts of Starting New Ministries & Churches
Media, Ministry and Money Rest in Him; Living a Spirit Filled Life
Story Telling Pulling Down Strongholds
Charis Bible Studies The Blessing of God
Imparting Success to the Next Generation No More Lies
So You Wanna Be a Preacher Dressed For Success
Life Lessons; A Journey with the Father
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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
completed the registration process, is current in payment of tuition, has
received a copy of this handbook, and has a picture identification badge for
the current school year.
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 any term due
to grades or poor attendance will be dismissed from school.
If a first 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 and begin the term that was not
successfully completed. A second year student who is dismissed for academic
or attendance reasons may retake the failed term plus any subsequent terms
missed in 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 (first 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
in the Student Information System (CAMS) and in the Desire2Learn (D2L)
online testing system.
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%
Online Testing
Charis Bible College uses online testing through the Desire2Learn (D2L)
website. It can be accessed through a link on the CAMS student portal or
through https://charisbiblecollege.desire2learn.com. Each student will receive
an email after registration to set up their account through D2L, which will
include their unique username and a link to set up a password. You will need
to set up your account prior to the first test. Once you sign into your D2L
account, you will be able to access the tests for each class you are enrolled in
and an instructional video about how to use the website. The tests are
scheduled to begin the day of the review or the last day of the course, and you
will have 48 hours to take the test. Once you begin taking the test, you will
have 90 minutes to complete it. This can be done from home, Charis kiosk
computers, the local library, or during a testing lab on a Charis laptop.
Please email [email protected] if you have any issues or questions
regarding testing or the D2L website.
The Testing Lab will be open on Wednesdays and 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. Computers will be provided for taking the tests. Students who are
unable to take the test on their own device for tests available on Monday,
Tuesday, or Wednesday, may come to the Testing Lab on Wednesday and use
Charis computers. Students who are unable to take tests available on
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Thursday or Friday may come to Friday’s Testing Lab. Students may choose
to use their own equipment in either the designated classroom (only if help is
needed with their personal computing device), or at another location provided
the test(s) are completed on time.
Our new online testing is an honor-based system. We trust that each and every
student will conduct themselves with integrity. Unless otherwise indicated by
the instructor, all tests are to be taken without notes or Bibles present. No
sharing of test questions and answers with other students is permitted. Abuses
of the system will be addressed. Probation and/or suspension from school are
possible consequences for such activity.
Test Result Requests
Students who wish to see the results of an individual test can access their test
results in D2L after all opportunities for that test have concluded. The test
results will only be available until the end of the term during which the test
was given.
Missed Test Policy
If you miss any tests during the 48-hour online test window, you will have the
opportunity to make up the test(s) the following Friday through Sunday on
your own computer or device. 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.
It is your responsibility to know which tests you have missed and to take the
test(s) during the 48-hour make up window (Friday at noon thru Sunday at
noon). You will only have one opportunity to make up a missed test. If a
missed test has not been made up by the end of the 48-hour make up window,
you will receive a zero (0) for that course.
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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
one opportunity to retake a failed test the following Friday through Sunday at
home, or in the Testing Lab (Friday only). 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.
No test will be available to any student before the scheduled date of the
test.
Charis Sponsored Mission Trip/GTS/etc., Test Protocol
Students who participate on a Charis sponsored trip (Mission trip, GTS, Mardi
Gras or other school sanctioned trip) will receive special instructions
regarding making up missed classes and possible delayed testing for the
courses that were impacted by the trip. Recordings of the missed classes will
be made available to you on CAMS after you return from your trip, and will
be available up until the date your test(s) are made available. It will be
determined prior to your trip whether or not your test times will be delayed in
order to make up missed classes. You will be told before you leave which
courses will be exceptions to normal school procedure, how long you will
have to listen to the missed classes, and when the test(s) will be available
through D2L.
1) You will have full grade potential.
2) These tests will be open book.
Any tests that are not taken during the dates that have been established will
no longer be available, and the student will receive a zero (0) for the course.
Grade Corrections
If you question a grade that you received on a test, please submit your concern
to the Records Coordinator at [email protected]. Every effort
will be made to respond to you within 3 business days of your inquiry. Please
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keep in mind that an analysis is run on each group of tests when they are
completed. If there is a test question that shows an unusually high incorrect
percentage, we will check every aspect of that question and answer to ensure
that no mistakes were made before your test scores are posted to CAMS.
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 obligations. Faith pays its bills.
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, 2017. For first year students who enroll in the Winter Term,
monthly payments will run from December 1, 2016 through August 1, 2017,
although December's payment must be made upon registering for 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 month’s 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 15th of that month, you must turn in your lanyard and
I.D. You may attend classes as a visitor for 5 school days. It is hoped that
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your 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 preceding 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. If late tuition and fees
are paid in full after the conclusion of the school year, a Certificate of
Completion, diploma, degree and/or license will be issued and mailed to you.
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 of term and beyond - 0% refund of tuition paid for term
Refunds include tuition and book fees for only those books not distributed,
and do not include other fees or charges.
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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 of the start of classes are
entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid. If any student withdraws
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 STUDENTS
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
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.
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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 that 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 who are veterans 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.
EG: 50% benefit. Tuition is $1299. VA Education benefits would pay
$649.50. The student would be responsible for the remaining 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 the Charis identification scan card
will not be issued a visitor’s badge. That student must follow the guidelines
below.
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 or Security Team member. Students are not allowed unescorted
access to any ministry building without the I.D. and lanyard.
2. Students without their ID/lanyard 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
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 sitting area at the top of the main stairs near the back door (west
end of building) until the badge is produced and delivered to the student. The
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student may not attend 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 must purchase a badge and lanyard, or leave the building. 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. Every 5 tardies during a term
will equal one absence.
All students must also scan out at the end of the school day in order to receive
full credit for that day’s attendance. If a student fails to scan out, or scans out
before noon, they will be counted as absent for the day.
Excused late arrivals and early departures must be authorized by the Dean of
Students or Assistant Dean of Students. Reasons for late arrivals or early
departures must be verifiable and could include drop off times for school-aged
children and conflicting work schedules. Please email the Dean of Students or
Assistant 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.
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.
SCANNING TIPS: If you aren’t sure a scan was recorded, simply re-scan. If
more than one scan is recorded during the same day, attendance will be
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calculated by using the earliest time scanned for your arrival, and the first scan
after 12 noon for your departure. If a student forgets to scan in or out, 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 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.
A student who fails attendance is subject to probation or dismissal.
If you foresee an absence of 5 consecutive school days or longer, please advise
the Dean of Students or Assistant Dean of Students in writing. 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 due to 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.
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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.
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 school is 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 Facebook: Charis Bible College Colorado.
Check your CAMS student portal.
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 CAMS 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.
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E. Winter Term Students
Students who start their first year at the beginning of the Winter Term must
complete Fall Term courses either during summer school or via our Distance
Learning options. For those choosing the Summer School option, classes are
given primarily via DVD on campus, and finish the week after the Summer
Family Bible Conference. Summer School begins May 17th, and runs through
July 12th, 2017. Part of your training will include serving during the Summer
Family Bible Conference. These hours will serve as your Student Service
Hours for grading purposes, or could accumulate as Mission points if your
Service Hour requirement is fulfilled.
Tuition must be paid in full by Monday, July 10th, 2017, 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 first year student during the Winter term and you do
not choose the summer school option in its entirety, you must complete your
first year studies via one of our Distance Learning programs. Partial
attendance of the summer session is not permitted. Be aware that if you
choose the Distance Learning option, the cost per course is slightly higher
than attending on campus.
F. Dress Code
Modesty and good taste are to be considered the principle for all students
while on campus or at Charis/AWMI functions. 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
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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 and dresses
should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
3. Leggings, jeggings (jean leggings), yoga pants, and any other skin tight
legwear are not pants and may not be worn without a skirt or dress of
the appropriate 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 and dress
shirts are preferred. White undershirts are not appropriate for outer
wear. No low cut T-shirts for men or women.
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. Military uniforms and military styled clothing can only be worn by
active duty personnel.
12. 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,
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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.
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, Assistant Deans, Third Year Directors or
Coordinators, and 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 a 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 I.D. scan cards will be activated to 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 no later than 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
Officer. 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 Reception Desk Greeter
Student Services
Sound booth personnel in the main auditorium
Going directly to the Security office
J. Soliciting
Students are not permitted to solicit business or money while on campus.
Student initiated offerings may not be taken for any reason.
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, business, housing or other flyers or pamphlets may not be passed
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out or left in the building or on cars. All flyers and other kinds of
advertisements must 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. Smoking E-cigarettes is 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 contact can be a distraction and is not appropriate while
on campus.
M. Discipleship
We understand that students often have a desire for personal orientation and
discipleship 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, personal ministry for our students. There are no
licensed counselors on staff.
The Dean of Students, Dean of Women, Assistant Deans 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 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,
Dean of Women, or Assistant Dean of Students.
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
discipleship session with a designated staff member (as listed below).
- 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 personal 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.
Designated staff members who may be contacted for a discipling meeting:
Beth Landt [email protected]
Steve Bartlett [email protected]
Travis Johnson [email protected]
Daniel Bennett [email protected]
Bonnie Ware [email protected]
Tennie Goen [email protected]
These staff members will decide if the Dean of Students needs to be
involved due to the nature of your situation.
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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 sound 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. Consumption of food during class or
chapel time is not permitted.
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, 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
classroom.
5. All cell phones, pagers, or other devices that would cause
disruption are to be turned off or silenced 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/her
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. When taking an online test, only electronic devices approved by the
instructor may be used. (Example: A foreign student’s need for an
electronic dictionary.) During test time, Bibles and Bible apps are not
to be used unless approved by the instructor.
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 (front) 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.
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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
Reception 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 for you.
Please do not wait in line. Go directly into SSR and speak to any of the
Student Service Interns about your scheduled appointment.
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 printers in SSR are available for reproducing school-
related material. This includes passports, Driver’s Licenses,
International student visa papers, bulletin board announcements,
mission-related medical paperwork, etc. Keep in mind that items
necessary for you to register or remain a student will be copied for
free. All other items will cost $0.10 per page. However, there are items
that will not be copied, including class syllabi, personal class notes,
small group flyers, letters to friends or relatives, or any other non-
school related material. If you have no other reasonable method of
printing or copying materials on your own, you may either bring the
papers to be copied into SSR and an intern will assist you, or send
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electronic material to [email protected] and have it printed
for you.
5. Please do not ask to make phone calls from the Reception desk
phone or the SSR department phones.
Please do not make cell phone calls near the Reception desk work
area.
6. Bulletin Boards: There are various bulletin boards located on the
upper and lower levels for student information and notices.
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 SSR for review. Information
will be posted for one month from the time of approval.
Housing notices will be posted online on the Charis Word of Mouth
(CWOM) Facebook page by SSR personnel. Those who would like to
post their own notices should go directly to the website, join the
CWOM group, and submit their advertisements. To be considered for
posting on the SSR Bulletin Board and/or the Charis Word of Mouth
Facebook page, all housing advertisement submissions must meet the
following guidelines:
a. You must be a Charis Student, Alumni, or Staff.
b. If you are an incoming student, you must have already received
your Acceptance Letter.
c. No more than 6-8 typed lines of text including,
i. Location/address of the property.
ii. Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.
iii. Rental price per month or sales asking price.
iv. Date of available occupancy.
v. Any restrictions, such as no pets or smoking, etc.
vi. Whether utilities are included or not.
vii. If the unit, apartment, or house is gender specific.
viii. Any other pertinent details.
ix. Contact information (phone number, email, etc.).
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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)
7. Announcements: All campus-wide announcements must be submitted
to the Dean of Women for review and approval at least two weeks in
advance of publication. All student announcements must go through a
designated staff member for review before reaching the Dean's
desk. (For example, Care Team announcements must go through the
Care Team Coordinator, while Missions related announcements should
be sent to the Missions Coordinator.) Students may not make
spontaneous announcements in class. Once approved, all
announcements are delivered to the student body via these seven
different methods - video announcements, written announcements
posted on the bulletin boards, PDF versions of the written
announcements posted in CAMS (which can be downloaded
electronically), digital signage monitors, Power Point slides in the
auditorium, verbal (during the Praise and Worship hours), and/or
occasional blast emails.
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. First year student mail boxes are on the upper level across from
the auditorium. Second and third 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.
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Items of value such as wallets, jewelry and cell phones, will be kept in
the SSR.
10. AWM Materials: Andrew has made all AWM's books, CDs/DVDs,
and study guides available to current 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 form in the SSR.
Optionally, students may go directly into the AWM store at the Elkton
location to purchase AWM materials. Wear your Charis lanyard to
receive your 50% discount on designated items. Student discounts
cannot be given for orders taken over the phone or from the AWM
website.
11. Charis Materials: Charis products and instructor’s books can be
purchased in SSR during normal operating hours. Products are also
made available for sale at AWM and Charis conferences, and events
open to the public. Prices for individual items are posted in SSR. On
occasion, older and/or seasonal merchandise may be purchased at
reduced prices, however Charis products and instructor’s books for sale
in SSR are not included in the list of designated AWM sale items.
12. 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.
Students may only purchase courses that they have completed, or in which
they are currently enrolled (First year students may only purchase first year
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teachings, second year students may purchase first and second year teachings,
and third year students may purchase from all years).
Please allow up to one week (this excludes term orders) upon completion of
the course for delivery. All orders will be delivered to student assigned
mailboxes. Teachings from previous academic years are not available.
DVDs and CDs 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 eight teaching sessions. Review sessions are
not included. 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.
Complete Term Orders:
Complete term orders only apply to first and second year core curriculum.
Third year is not available by term. All courses will be in MP3 format and
loaded onto a single USB flash drive for a discounted price. Only courses
listed on page 7 of this Handbook will be included. There will be no student
initiated substitutions or variations. (If the schedule is changed for any reason,
changes will be made at the discretion of Charis staff.) Second year electives
are not included in term sets.
Please note: Orders for the entire term will be delivered within 2 weeks of
the last day of the term with exception of spring term, which will be delivered
by the last day of school.
There is no entire year option. Ordering by term is the only bulk order option.
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Non-Curriculum: (May also be referred to as “Chapel hours”)
Single hour, non-curriculum teachings taught in the Banquet Hall (first 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, and it is taught in the Banquet Hall, the teaching will be subject
to the policy of Non-Curriculum.
Night School:
Night school orders may be fulfilled by using audio from correspondence
materials or from day school recordings.
Healing School:
All Healing School sessions (Thursdays-1:00pm) will be available by CD the
following Thursday at the Healing School product table only. Healing School
sessions are not available through SSR.
Conferences & Special Events:
All conferences (Men’s Advance, Campus Days, etc.) and special events open
to the public 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 the time of the events. Conference and
events sets are not available through SSR.
Second Year Small IAG and Third Year Teaching Lab:
These sessions are not available for purchase. Students may record these
sessions on their own handheld recording device.
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Pricing:
• Teaching Sets on Flash Drive - $15.00
• Entire term orders (first and second years only) - $125
• 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:
All media (excluding Healing School and Conferences) 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) and filled out in entirety to ensure accuracy
and timely delivery.
It is the responsibility of the student to pick up their order by the last day of
scheduled school, during normal summer operating hours, or to make shipping
arrangements through the SSR (shipping charges will apply).
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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. If you did
not put an item in the refrigerator, do not take it out!
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 to park only 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 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.
The Charis Carpooling Program
We have developed the Charis Carpooling Program to facilitate student
parking at Charis Bible College. Due to limited parking spaces, we have
developed a carpooling website that will get you set up in a carpooling group.
To sign up for our carpool program, please visit the site:
www.charisapps.com
You will find two options once you are on the site. You can either click the
“Student Portal” icon, or you can click on the “Charis Carpool Exchange”
icon and enter our Carpool site. Please click on the “Charis Carpool
Exchange” icon.
Once you are in the Charis Carpool Exchange, please follow the directions
below to join the Carpool list. You will be able to select the option of being
a driver or a rider.
Joining the List:
1. Click ‘Sign Up’ on the menu bar.
2. Select your name from the list of names.
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3. Select whether you are interested in driving only, riding only, or
both.
4. Select the location that you commute to and from.
5. Enter your personal information.
6. If you have any special needs or requests, put them in the special
instructions box. Do not put any other personal information in any
of these boxes. All contacts should be made by phone or email.
7. Enter your password and confirm it.
8. Read the disclaimer and click the ‘I accept’ box. You will not be
able to continue unless you click this box.
Getting the List:
1. Click ‘Log in’ on the menu bar.
2. Select the school from the drop down box, then click ‘Get List’ OR
click the list to the right of the drop down box.
3. The list contains the names of anyone in the school (day school or
night school) who has signed up for the carpool.
4. If a person who has signed up included an email address, you can
click ‘email’ next to their name and it will bring up an email screen
that will allow you to request that person to contact you.
5. If you would like to remove yourself from the list, click the box next
to your name.
6. If you need to make changes to your information, simply click ‘edit.’
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 Parking 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 or the Assistant 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.
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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.
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. Any student found parking in a
reserved, guest, or handicap parking space without proper authorization will
be required to visit with the Director of Operations to explain their need.
Any additional violations of this will be turned over to the Assistant Dean of
Students for disciplinary action.
If you have a Handicap sticker or license plate, use the designated space. It
is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the sticker or plate is visible and
current.
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.
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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 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.
Sanctuary 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 around their neck in a clearly visible fashion. This policy is in effect
at all times when on campus or any ministry property, without exception.
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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.
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 from sunrise to sunset. Since the gate is closed, access is by foot
only. 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 may be escorted off the property if they refuse to comply.
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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.)
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.
The Service Hours form includes an area for the name and phone number of
the approved supervisors. Supervisors will be called to verify the hours
claimed on the form.
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The Requirements of the Service Hours Program are:
1. Each first 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. A/V Department 7. Facilities Department
4. Printing and Production Department 8. Care Teams
Suggestions for local church involvement
1. Children’s ministry 6. Prayer Team
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 as
follows: Go online to the AWMI website (www.awmi.net), click on “Jobs at
AWM” in the bottom right corner of the screen, scroll down to “Job
Opportunities,” then under “Job Title,” click on “Volunteer With Us!” A
preview of volunteer opportunities will open. Click on “Apply for Job,”
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, 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 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.
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
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grows, there are fewer points available for all students, so we encourage you
to plan ahead to ensure 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. The first
Monday in April will mark the beginning of final payments towards mission
trips for second-year students. Students will be allowed to continue to earn
mission points for Healing School and Campus Days in April. The Mission
Point program ends for second year students the last day of April. If a student
hasn’t earned enough points for his or her mission trip, the balance is to be
paid in dollars to Charis by the first Monday in May. 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 mission trip is completed, the student has the rest of that school year
to continue earning points by participating in later fundraisers. If 4000 points
are required and you earn 3800, you must pay the 200 point difference ($100)
before graduation. One (1) point is counted as 50 cents ($0.50)
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.
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 mission trip, any mission points
accrued during their first year will be lost. For example: a student who
successfully completes first year, earns 500 mission 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.
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If a student or intern decides not to take a trip once their ticket has been
purchased, or 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 or intern.
Veterans: Please be aware that the VA will not pay mission 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 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 your
BHA payments.
STUDENT SELECTION FOR MISSION TRIPS
At the beginning of second year and in January for first year, students are
given a list of options for mission locations, estimated travel dates, the number
of mission points needed, and 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.
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- 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
remaining validity by the date of the trip.
- Tuition must be current.
- Student must attend all team meetings.
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
1) We provide ample opportunity between letters, conference
participation, and Healing School to raise money for mission trips.
However, students will need to be assertive in sending out letters and
volunteering at events to earn enough points for their mission trip. Mission points are a supplemental way to help pay the mission trip cost.
The Mission Department encourages students to be creative in fundraising
efforts off campus. Students should choose an affordable mission trip, and
develop a payment strategy.
2) Charis Bible College will not be responsible for unpaid mission trips. There will be deadlines that students will have to meet in order to go on
his or her mission trip. April will be the last month that second year
students will be able to earn mission points. There will be a final posting
the last school day in April. The final deadline to pay mission trips in
full is the first Monday in May in order to participate in graduation.
3) At the beginning of second-year, students will need to have 1,500
mission points in order to be placed on a mission trip. (There will be
some flexibility with the class of 2017.) If a student does not meet this
mission point balance, they will be placed on a cheaper trip later in the
school year. Students will be allowed to make a payment to meet this
requirement. The greater the down payment, the higher the possibility the
student will be chosen for a more expensive mission trip.
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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 a 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
Women, or the Care Team Coordinator. They are also 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 Community Outreach Team reaches out to the community of Woodland
Park. 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 Ware, 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, it’s 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 720 Elkton Dr Phone: 719-227-0380 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 www.charischristiancenter.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
Grace and Faith Church Pastors Don and Michelle Patterson
3870 Mark Dabling Blvd Phone: 256-490-6396
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Email: [email protected] www.gracefaithbiblechurch-wcs.org
Living Streams Church Pastors: Trish and Bill Sinclair
1003 Tamarac Parkway Phone: 719-598-0185
Woodland Park, CO 80863 www.livingstreamschurch.net
Meets at CSCS - Woodland Park
River Rock Church Pastor Rick McFarland
1015 Garden of the Gods Rd Phone: 720-663-0895
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
www.riverrockchurch.net
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Joyland Church Pastor Larry McKnight
10605 Green Mountain Falls Rd Phone: 719-684-9418
Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819 Service Times: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, 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.
Third 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/