ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
Colorado Christian University is committed to the belief that learning occurs both in and out of the classroom. Students are able to impact the world for Jesus Christ as they are competent in their fields of study and as they develop a lifestyle that reflects their Maker. This integration of knowledge and lifestyle is best achieved in the context of community. Opportunities for dialogue, interaction, recreation, fellowship and service promote personal growth and community growth within the University. Student Life seeks to extend appropriate services with sensitivity to a diverse on- and off-campus population while modeling accountability and holding students accountable to community standards.
CCU seeks to create and maintain an educational environment where individual and institutional responsibility combine to promote students' holistic development. In order for the University to achieve this goal within an atmosphere where the rights of its members are respected, it is necessary to establish policies and procedures that govern student conduct. These regulations have been developed to reflect the nature of a student community focused on educational and spiritual growth and the unique situations that arise within such a community of learners. As such, every member of the University community is provided equal rights and benefits in accordance with the expectation that each student demonstrates maturity, intelligence, and concern for the rights of others.
When a person demonstrates a lack of cooperation, respect and consideration for himself or herself, the standards of the University, or the University community, CCU, acting through its officials and judiciary bodies will take disciplinary action. Behavior that disrupts the community atmosphere at CCU, whether attempted or committed cannot be tolerated, and will be addressed. Thus, it is the goal of the student discipline system to, as outlined in Proverbs 13:24, show the love for the University's students through prompt correction of behavior that disturbs the University educational community, based in a system of grace and guidance.
It is the intention of this code of conduct to clarify the standards of behavior essential to the University's educational mission and its community life. Consequently, the Standards of Conduct are applicable to all College of Undergraduate (CUS) students and their guests when visiting campus.
One of the distinctions of Christian Higher Education is the pursuit of a community that seeks holistic student growth (spiritual, intellectual, personal, emotional, and vocational) in an atmosphere that follows the example of Jesus Christ and Biblical teachings. Active participation in such community requires students to abide by a common set of standards that reflect CCU's institutional mission and provide an agreed-upon framework for student behavior. CCU's Standards of Conduct are an integration of Biblical teachings, civil laws, and concern for the respect for the rights of other community members, brought together to help create a campus community that seeks to honor God and one another in the common pursuit of educational and spiritual growth at an evangelical Christian University. As such, students are expected to live in accordance with the teachings of Scripture teaches the Lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life and thought, and stresses the importance to care for our whole being as temples of the Holy Spirit. Believers are urged to be careful stewards of the mind, time, abilities, funds, and opportunities that have been given by God and are instructed to love God with all of their being and to love their neighbors as themselves. CCU students must realize the important responsibility they have to personal righteousness and the practice of justice, the value of evangelistic outreach through word and life, and to exercise freedom in Christ The University realizes that most of what Scripture teaches in regard to attitude and behavior are difficult to define in terms of Standards of Conduct, yet lie at the heart of relationships with God and with others. Thus, we encourage all members of the University community to address such attitudes and behaviors as they become discernable in order for positive change to occur.
In addition, all laws of the nation, state, and local community are to be obeyed. Of course, some issues regarding community living are not specifically address in Scripture or civil laws, and in such cases, CCU'S Standards of Conduct direct students to act with respect for others, consider others' sensitivities, and exercise personal restraint to provide an optimal community living and learning environment.
CCU's Standards of Conduct seek to integrate Biblical teachings, civil laws, and community standards based on the consideration and respect for other to help create and maintain a community environment in which all CCU students whether on- or off- campus strive to: deepen their spiritual commitment and understanding of the Bible; develop their moral character; expand their intellectual abilities; participate constructively in community life; and observe and adhere to the rules and regulations of the University. CCU encourages its students to take particular care to exercise discretion in choice of entertainment, relationships and associations. Students should also be aware of the growing problem of drugs, sexual behavior and alcohol abuse in today's society, as well as the offense and danger of the use of tobacco. The University recognizes that these practices would reduce the effectiveness of corporate testimony and could harm others. To this end, all such activity is banned from the campus, and off campus CCU students are subject to disciplinary review when information regarding alcohol, sexual activity or drug use comes to the University's attention.
At CCU, we desire to take advantage of a unique opportunity to enhance students' growth through disciplinary matters in regard to developing responsibility for their own behavior, as well as establishing a community that is conductive to successful learning, living, and growing. In addition, learning to live within a common set of behavior standards seeks to increase students' abilities to live with others in a group situation and to function well in the campus community within the University's expectations. Consequently, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated when it become apparent that informal procedures are unlikely to produce desired changes in behavior. Accordingly, each student will be treated as an individual with in formal disciplinary procedures.
It is assumed that individuals who join the University community will strive to uphold
the mission of the University and adhere to the community standards in the spirit in which
they are set forth.
The following are the purposes for disciplinary proceedings at CCU:
CCU is committed to cooperating with federal, state, and local authorities in their efforts to enforce existing laws regarding alcohol use, drugs, and public health and safety. University regulations in these areas are guided by our educational purpose within the framework of applicable law. Students are expected to abide by these laws and regulations and to accept responsibility for their conduct.
Violations of federal, state, and local laws may be referred to appropriate outside agencies for disposition in addition to any University disciplinary action. Actions involving a student in a legal proceeding in a civil or criminal court does not free the student of responsibility for his/her conduct in the University judicial system. If the student is charged in both jurisdictions simultaneously, the University will proceed with its own judicial review process according to its own time table. The University also reserves the right to initiate disciplinary proceedings against students who have been formally charged with off campus criminal violations by legal or civil authorities. The University also reserves the right to initiate disciplinary proceedings against students who may have otherwise committed an action off campus, which may be related to the security of the University community or the integrity of the educational process. Such discretion rests with the Vice President for Student Development or the President of the University. Disciplinary regulations at the University are set forth in writing in order to give students general notice of prohibited conduct. The regulations should be read broadly and are not designed to define misconduct in exhaustive terms. The University reserves unto itself the right to interpret conduct that is in violation of these regulations.
CCU reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety, well being, the campus community, and the students who comprise it. It may become essential for the University to take necessary and appropriate action as a result of students involved in incidents that:
The University may also address-violations of University policy posted on on-online communication networks such as facebook, MySpace, etc. A detailed policy can be found in the Student Handbook.
In the event of complaints from non-University citizens or agencies, the University will cooperate fully with local authorities in the performance of their duties, but it will not have responsibility for adjudicating the complaint. If a specific violation of CCU's Standard of Conduct is involved in the complaint, then the University will reserve the right to act in that instance.
The Student Handbook addresses additional issues related to the student code of conduct including, but not limited to, students' rights as victims, rights of participants in the discipline process, sexual harassment and assault processes, explicit sanctioning guidelines, and the judicial process.
Descriptions of policies, regulations, and services described in this catalog are generally intended for all CCU students including the College of Undergraduate Studies program, either full- or part-time, students in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies programs, and academic programs offered at other CCU sites around Colorado. The availability of services to students is subject to change at the discretion of the University. Program features include, but are not limited to:
| Policies | Program Availability |
| Standards of Conduct | All CCU students *** |
| General University Regulations | All CCU students |
| Housing Regulations/Availability | CUS students** |
| Services | Service Availability |
| Athletics | CUS students |
| Campus Ministry | All CCU students |
| Career Services | All CCU students* |
| Financial Aid | All CCU students |
| Food Service | All CCU students |
| Life Directions Center | All CCU students |
| Residence Life/Housing | CUS students |
| Security | All CCU students |
| Student Activities | All CCU students |
| Student Government Activities | CUS students |
| Student Health Insurance | All CCU students* |
| Student Life Office | All CCU students |
| University Counseling Services | All CCU students |
| University Health Services | CUS students |
* Designates departments whose services may be accessed on a fee for use basis.
** CUS designates the College for Undergraduate Studies program.
*** All students refers to any CCU student in any program.
Questions on the availability of other services not listed here should be referred to the Student Life Office or the program directors of nontraditional programs.
In keeping with the mission of the University, its educational goals and assumptions, the Department of Student Life strives to support the growth and life of the CCU student:
To these ends, the University provides the following departments and programs to serve its students.
The administrative responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the Student Life areas and staff rests with the Vice President of Student Life. These areas include: campus ministry, student programs, health services, career services, counseling services, residence life, security, student activities, intramural sports, the student government association, and a liaison relationship with the food service provider. The Vice President for Student Development is also responsible for implementing the discipline program and Standards of Conduct. The Student Life Office is located in the Student Life Building.
The purpose of the Intramural Sports Program at CCU is to promote healthy community life within CCU's student body by providing high-quality athletic and other competitive activities, in which students have fun while competing against fellow students in activities such as flag football, basketball, dodge ball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, volleyball, and other sports. There are many opportunities to get involved with intramurals through both one-day and league events.
Students compete on intramural teams with other students from their stairwells and buildings and contend against other teams for intramural points throughout the school year. Intramural points accumulate, and a male and female intramural championship team is crowned in the spring of each year. Intramural points are earned both by participating and winning.
The Intramural Sports Council is committed to serving God, and the students of CCU by facilitating fun activities and healthy competition so that students can build community both within their intramural team and with the students they compete against. Intramurals is supervised by the Director of Residence Life and is and is operated by the Intramural Sports Council, a staff of six or seven students.
The Intramural Sports Council office is located in the Student Union. Look for the Intramural Sports Council booth at chapel, ask your RA about it, and look for advertisements all over campus for more information. Come out and play!
The mission of the Campus Ministries Department is to equip and mobilize students to make Christ known around the world. At CCU, we use the term "spiritual formation" to refer to everything we do, in and out of the classroom, to make faith in Jesus Christ the authentic center of our lives. We seek to educate minds, model holy living, instill passion for Christ, develop compassion for others, immerse in community, and stimulate personal growth so that we may raise up servant leaders committed to advancing God's kingdom.
There are 4 major areas of Campus Ministries: Worship, Discipleship, Outreach and Missions. The Campus Ministries House is located at the far southwest corner of the campus, near the residence halls, immediately next to the sand volleyball courts.
Chapel services exist to point us to God alone, as we worship Him in spirit and truth. We seek to keep God first by:
Chapel attendance policies (College of Undergraduate Studies):
Full-time students who have hardship circumstances that prevent them from attending chapel during the established times may apply to fulfill their chapel requirement on-line. Students who are approved to take Chapel on-line will benefit from chapel via listening to chapel services on-line at a time and place of their choosing. There is a listening guide available for each service that also serves as the attendance tracking mechanism for these students.
Participating in on-line chapel is an all-or-none scenario and is not intended to substitute for corporate worship due to personal convenience or preference. It is not permissible to combine in-person attendance and on-line participation in calculating one's attendance record.
Examples of hardship circumstances which could warrant permission to take chapel on-line include:
All of these circumstances are subject to verification in order to be approved.
There is a small fee for those students approved to take chapel on-line.
Because of the strong community effect gained through direct, in-person
participation, it is our desire that the utilization of on-line chapel be for
those few students who truly cannot attend to chapel.
Application for on-line chapel must be made each semester by the second Friday
and the course work completed by the first day of finals week. Fines are
calculated and assessed before the end of each semester as stated in the
previous section.
The University Health Service office is staffed by a licensed Registered Nurse. University Health Services provides routine ambulatory, confidential, student-centered medical care for traditional undergraduate CCU students. Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses, prescribing medications (overseen and signed by MD), dispensing of some over the counter medications, and making medical referrals are all a part of services available in the Health Services Clinic. The University Health Service Nurse works with a local physician's office (New West Physician's) when consultation is indicated. Some laboratory rapid tests can be done in the clinic and when necessary, blood samples can be drawn and sent to a laboratory for testing. Flu shots, meningitis shots, and limited vaccinations are also available. Allergy shots can be given, but a written physician order and the vaccine will need to be provided by the student as well as an allergy history form. This will all become part of the student's health care file. Appointments can be scheduled to see the nurse Monday through Friday. Walk-ins will be seen as the schedule allows. The office is not open on school holidays, school breaks, or during the summer. The University Health Service office is located in the Student Life building.
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not required for college students born before January 1st, 1957.
- If the student received a second measles dose prior to July 1st, 1992, the second rubella and mumps dose is not required.
- The first MMR must have been given on or after the first birthday. The second dose of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine or of the measles vaccine must have been administered at least 28 calendar days after the first dose.
- In lieu of immunization, written evidence of laboratory tests showing immunity to measles, mumps, rubella is acceptable (A-D has been taken directly from the Colorado Immunization law).
- There is a "Statement of Exemption" to the immunization law that can be signed. This includes a medical, religious, and personal exemption. In the event of an outbreak of the measles, mumps or rubella, exempted students will be subject to exclusion from school until the outbreak is over.
- Having received the Meningococcal Vaccine.
- Having read the "Meningococcal Disease" information sheet and declined the vaccine.
- Having read the "Meningococcal Disease" information sheet and completed the request form to receive the vaccine.
*The Health Services office will have the vaccine on hand at the beginning of each semester. The
vaccination cost varies each year and is payable by cash or check made out to Colorado Christian University.*
*MMR information and meningitis information must be turned into the Health Services office by the end of the second
week of classes of each semester for the student. If the immunization requirement has not been met or the meningitis
information has not been completed by that time, an academic hold will be placed on the record of that student. This "hold" will
prevent the student from receiving a transcript of grades or registering for any further classes.*
Athlete's waiving CCU's health insurance plan must submit a copy of that waiver to the Health Services Clinic. Athletes who purchase CCU's health insurance plan need to purchase an additional insurance rider that is required of all student athletes.
There will not be any exceptions to this policy.
A variety of communicable diseases exist that vary in degree of transmission to others and severity of potential health risks to individuals. These diseases, ranging from infections such as chicken pox, measles, and mononucleosis to more serious diseases such as tuberculosis, leprosy, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, generate differing levels of concern among various populations. Colorado Christian University strives to establish clear, consistent and non-discriminatory policies and procedures to deal with communicable diseases while concurrently acknowledging the privacy of the individuals. These policy and procedure statements are formulated on the basis of current medical and legal opinions regarding communicable diseases with the goals of providing health awareness opportunities and extending proper treatment to all CCU employees, faculty and students within the bounds of legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities. A full description of the policy statement regulating communicable diseases is available in University Health Service or the Student life office.
In keeping with the mission of the University and the spirit of developing the whole person, University Counseling Services strives to meet both individual and group needs through counseling opportunities based within Christ-centered foundations. The office is directed by full-time, State of Colorado licensed mental health professionals who are assisted by various interns to provide services to the traditional undergraduate population. All on-campus counseling services are provided free of charge. The co-director also advises the discipleship advisors, a group of student leaders who provide lay counseling and discipleship services and activities that are intended to foster emotional and spiritual wellness in students.
Counseling Center staff members manage cases that are referred off campus to specific professionals handling various conditions, and act as liaisons for the University in those instances. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling Campus Ministries at (303) 963-3375.
CCU reserves the right to require an individual to seek medical or psychological examination and treatment in order to maintain student status. The University also reserves the right to communicate with parents and appropriate CCU faculty and administrators concerning medical or psychological treatment, when required to do so by law, as in the case of danger to self or others.
A decision regarding living on campus is perhaps one of the most important decisions a student can make in their college career. Living on campus provides the greatest opportunity for living and learning in community. The Residence Life program strives to involve on-campus students in a Christian community that is fostered and built by the Residence Life staff.
The community living program at CCU emphasizes the Christian mind and character within an atmosphere that is conducive to exploration learning, risk taking, and concern for the individual as well as the community as a whole. Thus, living in this community requires students to live with integrity, honesty and respect, take responsibility for one's own actions, demonstrate care and concern for interpersonal relationships, and encourage responsible living among all others in the community.
The Residence Life program seeks to help students enjoy an on campus living experience that provides opportunities for students to develop holistically. Thus, the Residence Life staff and other community leaders provide programs that encourage the mixing of various students' backgrounds and interests and promote education, uphold the University Standards of Conduct, assist students through encouraging positive roommate relations, mediating roommate conflicts as necessary, and following up on incidents that occur within the on-campus residences.
Resident Assistants, under the direction of professional Resident Directors, are placed in each living area to role model behavior, build and encourage community, act as a student advocate and resource, serve as a liaison between the administration and students, help with facilities problems, and pursue the interests of the students within their environment. These efforts may include confronting individuals about unacceptable behavior, following up on noise complaints, investigating vandalism, planning a group outing, sitting on-duty during the week, and being available to their students through community meetings.
Located in Yetter Hall apartment #134, the Office of Residence Life is open from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily and Residence Life staff are available during the evenings on Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday nights from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Students should refer all incidents occurring in the community to the Residence Life staff during these hours, or to Security at 303-963-3222.
CCU provides a 24-hour security presence on campus seven days a week. This service provides parking oversight, escort services, criminal investigation, and security lock-up for the Lakewood Campus.
The mission of Student Activities at Colorado Christian University is to cultivate students as excellent servant-leaders, build Christ-honoring community, and be a significant positive influence on campus culture. This mission is accomplished through the following organizations and activities:
Committee on Student Activities (COSA): a division of the Student Government Association, COSA promotes Christian community and influences campus culture by providing campus-wide events.
Clubs, Organizations, and Ministries (COMs): chartered through the Student Government Association, these student run groups enhance the diversity of campus activities and provide a crucial part of the campus culture.
Orientation: exists to welcome new students and assist them in making a successful transition to the CCU community.
Student Union: a 24/7 community "hub", the Student Union serves as a social gathering place for growing community.
Best of Colorado: offers students a variety of recreational trips throughout Colorado that are designed to help them explore and appreciate God's creation while also encouraging team and community building as well as an active lifestyle.
Community Outreach: promotes our desire to engage our world and transform the community outside of the University.
Leadership Interns: increase awareness and cultivation of students' skills and gifts through active participation in programming and office management.
Campus Publicity and Event Registration: as a centralized location for managing vendors, campus marketing, and student events, these services assist in the monitoring of activity on campus and marketing materials placed in campus information sources.
The Vice President for Student Development at Colorado Christian University
supervises many of the service-related departments on campus, including the
Life Directions Center, Security, Health Services, Counseling Services,
Residence Life, Student Activities, Campus Ministry, the Student Government
Association, Intramural Sports, and the student newspaper. The Director of
Judicial Affairs serves as the University's designee to run the discipline
system for the campus, including setting and upholding the University's
standards of conduct.
The office also supervises and advises the Student Judicial Board within the
campus judicial process. The Student Life Office is located in the Student Life
House.