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2016-2017 Denver Seminary West Texas Extension Student Handbook 31 Definition of "Legitimate Educational Interest" Legitimate educational interest is necessary for employees to carry out their responsibilities in support of Denver Seminary's educational mission. One can also think of legitimate educational interest as a "need to know" that is essential to carrying out one's job responsibilities related to education. Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Denver Seminary collects and reports crime statistics. The Clery Act requires all public and private post-secondary educational institutions participating in federal student aid programs to publish an annual report that contains three years of campus crime statistics, security policy statements which assure basic victim's rights, and directions on where students should go to report crimes. 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. Examples of behaviors that may constitute a violation 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. Students may consult the Site Director to discuss their specific situation or may choose to resolve the matter through the informal or formal grievance processes described below. Student Remediation and Formation In all matters of student development and/or correction, Denver Seminary seeks to be redemptive and restorative. As such, if concerns arise pertaining to a student's Fitness for Ministry and/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 and/or professional disposition may at any time submit their concern to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students will then make a determination as to whether or not further action is necessary, or if the matter is more appropriate for the Provost/Academic Dean. If the matter necessitates remediation, the Dean of Students will forward the matter to the Remediation and Formation Committee (RFC). The Dean of Students may also determine that no action is required, that further dialogue with the student or referring party is necessary, or that the matter should be escalated directly to a Student