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The U.S. copyright law provides federal copyright protection for both published and unpublished works. Students that wish to include quotations, illustrations, charts, graphs, musical arrangements, etc. in projects are required to ensure that any reproduction of the copyrighted material is properly cited using the appropriate citation style, such as MLA, APA, or Chicago. Instructors using copyrighted material in the curriculum does not violate copyright law or exceed the doctrine of “fair use,” which considers both the purpose and character of the use of copyrighted material. Any version of plagiarized works is considered a violation of student conduct and will be handled with according severity. This includes but is not limited to misuse of artificial intelligence, other student’s works and copyright infringement. 

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office at

According to the site- Fair Use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances. Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. Section 107 calls for consideration of the following four factors in evaluating a question of fair use; purpose and character of the use, nature of the copyrighted work, amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole, and effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. 

More information can be provided via this libguide: Copyright Crash Course or .

ºÃÉ«App is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic honesty. It is incumbent upon each student and faculty member to become familiar with current standards and policies. Anyone found to violate copyright law or engage in plagiarism will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action or law. 

ºÃÉ«App has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Here are some national and local resources for students that may be helpful.

If you are suffering from substance abuse or are seeking mental health assistance please contact the . 

Redding, CA Resources:

• AA Meetings in NorCal:
• Narcotics Anonymous:
• Shasta County Mental Health:

Bethel Church Resources:

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) creates and supports comprehensive, cost-effective responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. For more information please visit the . 

ºÃÉ«App’s mass texting policy is contingent on the student opting in or opting out in the Learning Management System (LMS) offered by the institution. The student has complete control over this in the LMS- Populi and can change their preference at any time. 

To vote in the state of California please make sure to register . 

For students living in another state, you can find more information here . 

As a post-secondary student ºÃÉ«App will annually encourage students to engage in Constitution day in various ways. 

To learn more about Constitution Day please visit . 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the Academic and other Educational records of students from unauthorized access. It allows ºÃÉ«App to refuse to issue a transcript in the event of an outstanding financial obligation or to a national loan program.

FERPA permits access to ºÃÉ«App’s academic records under the "legitimate need to know" clause. This allows program mentors, administrators, instructors, and selected staff access as long as the use of such information is within the purpose of the institution and for the benefit of the student.

FERPA allows third-party access to academic records under the following circumstances:

1. With the student's signed release
2. To the parent of a student who is legally an adult but is a financial dependent of the parent
3. For academic research, provided all personally identifiable information is removed from the data

Parents, guardians, spouses, or other family members must present proof of the student's financial dependence or written approval from the student to ºÃÉ«App before a discussion about grades or academic performance can be conducted. 

The FERPA release does not apply to the disclosure of copies of progress reports or final grades.

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ºÃÉ«App does not require students to show proof of immunizations. However, the institution recommends on-campus students obtain the following; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). It is worth noting that two MMR vaccines are required in a lifetime to complete immunization.

It is recommended for on-campus students to receive a Tuberculosis screening using one of the three options; a Complete TB Screening Questionnaire, a IGRA blood test (TB Gold or T Spot), or TB skin test (PPD). Additional recommended vaccinations include; Tetanus booster within the last 10 years (Tdap preferred), Hepatitis B: Series of 3 shots, and Meningitis. 

For more information, please consult the published by the

ºÃÉ«App does not discriminate on the basis of disability (as defined in Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)) in the recruitment and admission of qualified students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs  and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations.

Additionally, ºÃÉ«App is compliant with Title II of the 1990 Amendment and Section 504.

As a private post-secondary institution that currently does not receive funding from the federal

government. For more information, please email bc.compliance@bethel.com 

ºÃÉ«App makes available to any enrolled or prospective student its program completion (graduation) rate. This information is available from the Registrar upon request.

ºÃÉ«App supports and encourages brave communication. The Grievance Process provides students with steps to escalate and resolve misunderstandings, concerns, or issues in a fair, equitable, and timely manner. A student may invoke this process if they believe that a ºÃÉ«App employee, fellow student, or third party associated with the School has violated a policy and/or has acted in a manner that is discriminatory, inappropriate, or unfair to the student. Students who attend ºÃÉ«App through a partner institution are subject to this Grievance Process. 

This grievance process does not apply to Final Grade appeals, Sexual Harassment complaints, or SAP Academic Probation appeals. 

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's website: