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2018-2019 Student Handbook 35 Non-Academic Policies and Services Confidentiality and Institutional Responsibility Denver Seminary upholds all federal, state and local laws and desires to employ sound practices regarding managing student behavior and communicating students' rights. Students should be aware that Faculty and Staff have an institutional responsibility and at times a legal obligation to report issues of concerning behavior to Seminary officials and/or the authorities. Therefore, students should not assume and can never be assured of confidentiality, even when they discuss personal matters with faculty or staff. Christian Civility, Human Dignity, and Mutual Respect Denver Seminary believes treating one another with mutual respect and care lies at the heart of Christian community and is committed to providing and maintaining a learning and working environment for all students, staff and faculty members characterized by the Biblical concept of koinonia. Koinonia refers to the quality or character of one's association, communion, or fellowship with others in which truth and wisdom are valued. Equally important is a sense of Christian civility. The Seminary outlines behaviors and dispositions believed to produce koinonia in the Community Values and Behavioral Commitments and the Fitness for Ministry and Professional Disposition portions of this Handbook. Examples of behaviors that may constitute a violation of the Seminary's conduct expectations, or that would raise concerns, include, but are not limited to: abusive comments or behavior, bullying, coercive and controlling behavior, demeaning or degrading comments, humiliation, intimidation, verbal, physical, or sexual harassment, stalking, and threats, or any other behaviors that are deemed contrary to the Community Values and Behavioral Commitments. Concerns about student behavior, or questions that students have about the Seminary's behavioral expectations, may be directed to the Dean of Students. When concerns arise, the Seminary will determine which of the following processes will be utilized to resolve the matter. Student Remediation and Formation In all matters of student development and correction, Denver Seminary seeks to be redemptive and restorative. As such, if concerns arise related to a student's Fitness for Ministry or Professional Disposition, the Seminary may require the student to enter the Remediation and Formation Process. Remediation is designed to be formational and educational, as the student is guided through action steps whereby areas of concern are addressed strategically and purposefully. Members of the faculty and staff, as well as mentors, board members, and other individuals within the Seminary community with evaluative responsibilities who are concerned about or have reason to question a student's fitness for ministry or professional disposition, may at any time submit their concern to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students will then make a determination regarding further action, including deciding whether the matter is more appropriate for the Provost/Academic Dean. If remediation is the most suitable action, the Dean of Students will forward the matter to the Remediation and Formation Committee (RFC).