The learning experience students gain at AIHC School of Biblical Studies is one that helps ensure that they are equipped and prepared for a life of service. The school recognizes that gaining bible knowledge is necessary for students to develop and grow spiritually in Christ. Thus, students must commit to a thorough study of God’s word by attending classes, completing reading assignments, and making satisfactory performance.
Spiritual Life
A student who develops a relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important aspect in fulfilling God's purpose. It is the foundation that leads students to a "whole and complete" life in Him. AIHC School of Biblical Studies wants to encourage students' personal walk with Christ. Also, it wants to foster an environment where students can mature and grow by studying the scriptures and applying them to their daily lives.
Christian Experience and Service
Practical application of biblical principles is not only expressed in students' daily living but also by serving as effective leaders and workers in ministry. The field experience sessions and practicum have provided students with the opportunity to receive exposure and knowledge in how to carry out the gospel in various areas of ministry.
Student Concerns and Grievances
AIHC School of Biblical Studies want to ensure that all students are protected from any actions or behaviors that are deemed unreasonable, unlawful, malicious or inappropriate. The school will strive to work with all members of the community in maintaining a positive environment.
The student grievance will be executed in a manner that will resolve any conflict or dispute between students and staff. The student grievance procedure is designed to handle all issues pertaining to students, which include but not limited to academic or administrative affairs. Any student with grievances related to academic affairs are limited to final grades or satisfactory completion of an instructional program. Any other complaints that pertain to incidents of sexual, racial, and other harassment such as hate-crimes or bias-related behaviors should be filed with the Dean.
The student grievance will be executed in a manner that will resolve any conflict or dispute between students and staff. The student grievance procedure is designed to handle all issues pertaining to students, which include but not limited to academic or administrative affairs. Any student with grievances related to academic affairs are limited to final grades or satisfactory completion of an instructional program. Any other complaints that pertain to incidents of sexual, racial, and other harassment such as hate-crimes or bias-related behaviors should be filed with the Dean.
Procedures
Students are encouraged to seek an informal resolution of the matter directly with the faculty, staff, or individual(s) involved. A meeting with the staff member or instructor should take place to try to reach an agreement to resolve the issue.
If matters persist or escalate between a student and a staff member or between a student and a professor, or if a student feels he or she has received unfair treatment from an instructor, the student is encouraged to follow the appeal process. If the situation is between students, the student is still encouraged to follow the appeal process.
Students are encouraged to seek an informal resolution of the matter directly with the faculty, staff, or individual(s) involved. A meeting with the staff member or instructor should take place to try to reach an agreement to resolve the issue.
If matters persist or escalate between a student and a staff member or between a student and a professor, or if a student feels he or she has received unfair treatment from an instructor, the student is encouraged to follow the appeal process. If the situation is between students, the student is still encouraged to follow the appeal process.
- Student must submit in writing your grievance to the Dean for consideration. It must identify the specific reason(s) for the complaint as well as any other information that would help the Dean to understand the situation and determine how to rule on the grievance. The nature of the complaint would determine whether the final ruling is made by the Academic Dean or must proceed to the next step. The following should be included in the letter: date and time of the alleged conflict or action, a summary of the incident, other person(s) involves, and the resolution you are seeking. The complaint must be submitted within 10 business days of the alleged conflict or action.
- Upon receipt of the written complaint, a conference will take place with the student and the Dean.
- The Dean will notify appropriate persons and request any information or documentation needed to resolve the complaint.
- Based on the nature of the incident, the Dean may encourage discussion between the two parties or take appropriate action to resolve the complaint.
- All relative documentation and possible outcomes must be submitted by the student or other appropriate persons within ten (10) business days of the date the complaint is filed.
- When possible, the final resolution (or a finding of “unresolved”) will be filed in the Administration Office within fifteen (15) days of the date the complaint is filed. If there are circumstances requiring an extension of this deadline, the Dean or an assigned official will notify the parties involved.
- If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the complaint, the Dean and assigned personnel will review the information and recommend a course of action to the President and Chancellor. The decision of the President and Chancellor will be final.
Documentation
A record of all written complaints and their resolution will be documented, and the records will be kept in the Administration office located at 1519 South Lauderdale St. Memphis, Tennessee 38106. The college’s telephone number is (901) 239-2442.
Escalating Appeals
Students who wish to appeal against any decision or action of the school should write out their grievances and present them to the Trustee Board. A meeting will be arranged with the Trustee Board located at 1519 South Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38106. A meeting with the board may also be convened online.
Grievances not settled through this procedure may be reported to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0830, telephone (615) 741-5293. Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by this institution that may be a violation of the Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1540-01-02 may file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Division of Postsecondary State Authorization.
A record of all written complaints and their resolution will be documented, and the records will be kept in the Administration office located at 1519 South Lauderdale St. Memphis, Tennessee 38106. The college’s telephone number is (901) 239-2442.
Escalating Appeals
Students who wish to appeal against any decision or action of the school should write out their grievances and present them to the Trustee Board. A meeting will be arranged with the Trustee Board located at 1519 South Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN 38106. A meeting with the board may also be convened online.
Grievances not settled through this procedure may be reported to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0830, telephone (615) 741-5293. Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by this institution that may be a violation of the Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1540-01-02 may file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Division of Postsecondary State Authorization.