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Give me a list of silly obc rules
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CrAyCrAyJaY said:
Here are three quick ones of my memory from many a year ago
1. No foul language unless you are Jim Vineyard preaching in OBC chapel
2. No unapproved music, unless you are Jim Vineyard in your Suburban
3. No ....... (you fill in the dots) unless you are Jim Vineyard
No crossing NW 23rd to get a Big Gulp from the 7-Eleven.
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
Soul Winning
Soul winning is defined as confrontational witnessing to unsaved people. All students are required to go soul winning every week. Preacher boys are required to go soul winning a minimum of 5 hours a week. All other students are required to go soul winning a minimum of 2 hours each week. This requirement is in effect each semester and summer session for all students.
Required soul winning hours are to be done on Thursday or Saturday. Any deviation from this rule must be approved by the student's department head or dorm supervisor.
Soul Winning
Soul winning is defined as confrontational witnessing to unsaved people. All students are required to go soul winning every week. Preacher boys are required to go soul winning a minimum of 5 hours a week. All other students are required to go soul winning a minimum of 2 hours each week. This requirement is in effect each semester and summer session for all students.
Required soul winning hours are to be done on Thursday or Saturday. Any deviation from this rule must be approved by the student's department head or dorm supervisor.
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
STUDENT'S SPIRITUAL LIFE
Each student should schedule a time when he daily fellowships with God in prayer and reads His Word. Nothing should interfere with the establishment and maintenance of this time.
STUDENT'S SPIRITUAL LIFE
Each student should schedule a time when he daily fellowships with God in prayer and reads His Word. Nothing should interfere with the establishment and maintenance of this time.
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
MUSIC
All music used in Chapel must be approved by the head of the music department. Students with more than fifty demerits will not be used for special music. No taped background will be used in Chapel services. Students are not to possess or listen to worldly music such as rock, country western, or contemporary Christian (so called).
All music on any medium in any student's possession must be approved in advance by the head of the music department. Demerits will be given to those who possess or listen to unapproved music. Most radio stations are unacceptable. The burden of propriety is on the student--if in doubt, stay away from it!
Of course this one does not apply to Jim Vineyard and his staff
MUSIC
All music used in Chapel must be approved by the head of the music department. Students with more than fifty demerits will not be used for special music. No taped background will be used in Chapel services. Students are not to possess or listen to worldly music such as rock, country western, or contemporary Christian (so called).
All music on any medium in any student's possession must be approved in advance by the head of the music department. Demerits will be given to those who possess or listen to unapproved music. Most radio stations are unacceptable. The burden of propriety is on the student--if in doubt, stay away from it!
Of course this one does not apply to Jim Vineyard and his staff
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
Dress Code (Men):
Men
Men are to be dressed modestly. Periodic dress and hair checks will be made. Men who do not meet the dress and hair code will not be allowed to attend class until they correct the matter and get approved.
This dress code includes anyone enrolled in classes, living in the dorm, any group on tour, or any group representing OBC&I.
1. Dress shirts and ties are to be worn to registration, classes, all tests, Chapel, meals, and in public at all times unless otherwise specified below. NOTE: Denim is not allowed to be worn except for recreation or work.
2. Suits or sports coats must be worn to evening meals, all church services, and college functions which are not of a casual nature.
3. Belts must be worn with trousers designed for belts.
4. Only shoes that can be shined may be worn to classes, church services, soulwinning, or registration. No tennis shoes, no hiking or combat boots, and no suede shoes will be allowed except at recreational times.
5. Shoes and socks must be worn in public.
6. Sandals are not allowed in public.
7. Faces must be clean shaven and sideburns may not extend below the middle of the ear or be cut off completely or at an unusual angle. Mustaches or beards are not allowed at any time.
8. Hair must be neatly cut and combed, above the eyebrows, off the ears, off the collar when standing, and tapered on the sides and back (not blocked). The “wet look†is not permitted.
9. In areas designated for recreation or physical work, sweatshirts or T-shirts and jeans may be worn. All other times are deemed casual and collars must be worn.
10. Tight trousers, shorts, worldly fashions (T-shirts with inappropriate logos, etc.) are not allowed at any time.
11. Sweat pants (cotton or nylon) and any type of wind pants are not to be worn in public.
12. Cargo pants are considered casual wear and may not be worn to classes, Chapel, church, soulwinning, or registration. They may be worn only for recreation.
Dress Code (Men):
Men
Men are to be dressed modestly. Periodic dress and hair checks will be made. Men who do not meet the dress and hair code will not be allowed to attend class until they correct the matter and get approved.
This dress code includes anyone enrolled in classes, living in the dorm, any group on tour, or any group representing OBC&I.
1. Dress shirts and ties are to be worn to registration, classes, all tests, Chapel, meals, and in public at all times unless otherwise specified below. NOTE: Denim is not allowed to be worn except for recreation or work.
2. Suits or sports coats must be worn to evening meals, all church services, and college functions which are not of a casual nature.
3. Belts must be worn with trousers designed for belts.
4. Only shoes that can be shined may be worn to classes, church services, soulwinning, or registration. No tennis shoes, no hiking or combat boots, and no suede shoes will be allowed except at recreational times.
5. Shoes and socks must be worn in public.
6. Sandals are not allowed in public.
7. Faces must be clean shaven and sideburns may not extend below the middle of the ear or be cut off completely or at an unusual angle. Mustaches or beards are not allowed at any time.
8. Hair must be neatly cut and combed, above the eyebrows, off the ears, off the collar when standing, and tapered on the sides and back (not blocked). The “wet look†is not permitted.
9. In areas designated for recreation or physical work, sweatshirts or T-shirts and jeans may be worn. All other times are deemed casual and collars must be worn.
10. Tight trousers, shorts, worldly fashions (T-shirts with inappropriate logos, etc.) are not allowed at any time.
11. Sweat pants (cotton or nylon) and any type of wind pants are not to be worn in public.
12. Cargo pants are considered casual wear and may not be worn to classes, Chapel, church, soulwinning, or registration. They may be worn only for recreation.
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
Dress Code (Women):
Women
Women ought always to be dressed modestly. These dress regulations for women will be observed by the wives of men students, as well as all single ladies. It includes anyone enrolled in classes, living in the dorm, any group on tour, or any group representing OBC&I.
1. The skirt must be at least 2" below the bottom of the knee when SITTING, and have an even hemline in front and back while standing.
2. When sewn properly, wrap-around skirts may be worn.
3. Any skirt with the resemblance of a man’s fly with the use of a zipper, buttons, etc., can not be worn.
4. Lace-up skirts are not permitted.
5. Narrow and/or straight skirts that do not permit a normal stride are not allowed.
6. Skirts or dresses that button down the front, back, or side must be sewn from the bottom of the hem to the top of the bottom button.
7. Blouses with a lace must be laced and tied appropriately.
8. Culottes (split skirts) may be worn in public only if they are loose, full, and look like a skirt. The length must be 2" from the bottom of the knee when sitting.
9. Worldly styles: low-cut necklines (will not be lower than 2 finger widths or exceed 1-1/2" below the clavicle bone in front) and dresses with slits or open pleats, shorts, slacks and tight fitting apparel are forbidden. Sleeveless dresses and tops are not allowed.
10. Hose, socks, or anklets must be worn in public at all times. “No socks†type of socks are not permitted. Hose must be worn to all church services and to classes. Toeless pantyhose are not permitted.
11. Denim is not permitted in church services, soulwinning, classes or registration, but may be worn as casual wear and for other informal activities.
12. Females are not to wear masculine clothing.
13. Single female students may not wear single male students' suit coats or jackets.
14. Females must avoid shoes that appear masculine. Tennis shoes are not to be worn in church, classes or soulwinning.
15. Shoes that do not have a heel covering or strap may not be worn for church, soulwinning, or classes, but may be worn for casual wear. NO flip-flops.
16. T-shirts are not appropriate apparel for church services, soul winning, or classes. Any knit tops or dresses must not be form fitting. All tops must follow all other rules of modesty. If a shirt is worn over another shirt, the top shirt must be either completely buttoned or completely unbuttoned (with the exception of the top button).
17. Sweat shirts are not permitted in church services, soulwinning, or classes, but may be worn as casual wear.
18. Blouses worn untucked must have no deep scallops and must be modest when arms are raised.
19. Traditional jewelry only is acceptable. Ankle bracelets, toe rings, and more than one earring per ear are not permissible.
20. Worldly makeup is not permitted, including excessive and extremes of current faddish styles.
21. Hair should never appear wet in public, regardless of whether it is due to insufficient drying time or is the product of mousse, gel, etc.
22. Sleepwear
a. Not allowed - sweat pants, street shorts, baby doll pajamas, bikini-type tops or bottoms, biker shorts, denim jeans or street pants. Thighs must be covered.
b. Allowed - pajamas that are not form fitting, nightgowns, nightshirts (all subject to approval or disapproval)
Any dress code violation will result in the student being sent home to change for the first offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences) or sent home to stay for the remainder of the school day for the second offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences).
(I Timothy 2:9) In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
(Deuteronomy 22:5) The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Dress Code (Women):
Women
Women ought always to be dressed modestly. These dress regulations for women will be observed by the wives of men students, as well as all single ladies. It includes anyone enrolled in classes, living in the dorm, any group on tour, or any group representing OBC&I.
1. The skirt must be at least 2" below the bottom of the knee when SITTING, and have an even hemline in front and back while standing.
2. When sewn properly, wrap-around skirts may be worn.
3. Any skirt with the resemblance of a man’s fly with the use of a zipper, buttons, etc., can not be worn.
4. Lace-up skirts are not permitted.
5. Narrow and/or straight skirts that do not permit a normal stride are not allowed.
6. Skirts or dresses that button down the front, back, or side must be sewn from the bottom of the hem to the top of the bottom button.
7. Blouses with a lace must be laced and tied appropriately.
8. Culottes (split skirts) may be worn in public only if they are loose, full, and look like a skirt. The length must be 2" from the bottom of the knee when sitting.
9. Worldly styles: low-cut necklines (will not be lower than 2 finger widths or exceed 1-1/2" below the clavicle bone in front) and dresses with slits or open pleats, shorts, slacks and tight fitting apparel are forbidden. Sleeveless dresses and tops are not allowed.
10. Hose, socks, or anklets must be worn in public at all times. “No socks†type of socks are not permitted. Hose must be worn to all church services and to classes. Toeless pantyhose are not permitted.
11. Denim is not permitted in church services, soulwinning, classes or registration, but may be worn as casual wear and for other informal activities.
12. Females are not to wear masculine clothing.
13. Single female students may not wear single male students' suit coats or jackets.
14. Females must avoid shoes that appear masculine. Tennis shoes are not to be worn in church, classes or soulwinning.
15. Shoes that do not have a heel covering or strap may not be worn for church, soulwinning, or classes, but may be worn for casual wear. NO flip-flops.
16. T-shirts are not appropriate apparel for church services, soul winning, or classes. Any knit tops or dresses must not be form fitting. All tops must follow all other rules of modesty. If a shirt is worn over another shirt, the top shirt must be either completely buttoned or completely unbuttoned (with the exception of the top button).
17. Sweat shirts are not permitted in church services, soulwinning, or classes, but may be worn as casual wear.
18. Blouses worn untucked must have no deep scallops and must be modest when arms are raised.
19. Traditional jewelry only is acceptable. Ankle bracelets, toe rings, and more than one earring per ear are not permissible.
20. Worldly makeup is not permitted, including excessive and extremes of current faddish styles.
21. Hair should never appear wet in public, regardless of whether it is due to insufficient drying time or is the product of mousse, gel, etc.
22. Sleepwear
a. Not allowed - sweat pants, street shorts, baby doll pajamas, bikini-type tops or bottoms, biker shorts, denim jeans or street pants. Thighs must be covered.
b. Allowed - pajamas that are not form fitting, nightgowns, nightshirts (all subject to approval or disapproval)
Any dress code violation will result in the student being sent home to change for the first offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences) or sent home to stay for the remainder of the school day for the second offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences).
(I Timothy 2:9) In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
(Deuteronomy 22:5) The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
General Demerits
Demerits denoted by an asterisk are subject to the severity of the offense.
1. Dormitory students attending Windsor Hills Baptist Church may not attend services of another church in the area on Sunday or Wednesday unless approved by the dorm supervisor. All other students must have approval from the dean. (25 demerits)
2. Students are not allowed to miss any regular church service except for approved employment or sickness. (10 demerits per service)
3. Students must be prompt to Chapel and must sign in (3 demerits).
4. Students must not leave personal items unattended. Such items include purses, wallets, checkbooks, laptop computers, etc. (3 demerits)
5. Students are required to fulfill their Christian activity responsibilities. (10 demerits)
6. Students are required to turn in a weekly Activity Report. (25 demerits)
7. Students are required to completely fill out an Activity Report. (10 demerits)
8. Students must turn in Activity Reports on time. (10 demerits)
9. All preacher boys are required to preach three times a week. (0 times=10 demerits, 1 time=5 demerits, 2 times=3 demerits)
10. All preacher boys must turn in three sermon outlines a week. They must be turned in by 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (if not, 3 demerits), or by 1:00 p.m. Friday (if not, 5 demerits).
11. A student must contact his employer and obtain his approval to miss work. (25 demerits)
12. A student may not quit his job without sufficient notice to his employer. (35 demerits minimum*)
13. Students must abide by the student dress code. (5 demerits)
NOTE: Any women’s dress code violation will result in the student being sent home to change for the first offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences) or sent home to stay for the remainder of the school day for the second offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences).
14. All couples are to observe the “six-inch rule†at all times whether sitting, standing, or walking. (10 demerits) However, a gentleman may take a lady's arm at the elbow to assist her through a crowd, over icy pavement, or where there is unsure footing.
15. A student may not sit on a piano bench with a member of the opposite sex. (5 demerits)
16. Students may not be in the church’s main auditorium or a classroom alone with a member of the opposite sex. This rule does not apply to the college chapel. This rule means a student practicing for voice lessons may not have a person of the opposite sex (other than a staff member) accompany him on the piano or organ in the auditorium or classroom alone. (5 demerits)
(Matthew 6:13) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
17. Single students are not to be alone in any vehicle with a member of the opposite sex. (10 demerits)
18. Holding hands is not permitted. (35 demerits)
19. Kissing and petting are not permitted. (50 demerits)
20. Homosexuality will not be tolerated. (Expulsion)
(Galatians 5:19-21) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
(I Corinthians 6:9-10) Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
21. Students must not possess or handle alcoholic beverages of any form (expulsion) or drugs of any form (except non-prescription drugs) (expulsion).
22. Students are not allowed to possess or handle tobacco in any form (25 demerits).
23. Students are not allowed to possess or listen to unapproved or worldly music. (25 demerits, first offense; suspension, second offense)
(I Thessalonians 5:22) Abstain from all appearance of evil.
24. Students are not to possess, read, use, or look at questionable material (in any form) including heresy, vulgarity, and playing cards (like the type used in gambling such as poker). Such prohibited material includes Hollywood-type movies on any medium. (25 demerits min.*, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense)
(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
25. Computer games and DVD movies are not allowed in the dormitories. (25 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense)
26. No student may use another student's computer without written permission from the computer owner. (25 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense)
27. Students are not allowed to go to questionable places (includes movie theaters). (25 demerits, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense) 28. Improper conduct will not be tolerated:
Sitting or standing improperly 5 demerits
Inappropriate practical jokes 5 demerits
Inattention in Chapel 5 demerits
Speeding on/near campus 10 demerits
Rudeness 10 demerits
Fighting 25 demerits
29. Students must be honest. Cheating, lying, and stealing will not be tolerated. (25 demerits, first offense; suspension, second offense)
(Ephesians 4:25,28) Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
30. Students may not socialize with an expelled student. (25 demerits)
31. Students must pay their fines on time. (5 demerits)
32. When a student's name is called by a faculty or staff member in Chapel, the student must see that member within 24 hours. (5 demerits)
(Philippians 2:14) Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
33. Willful damage or destruction of church, college, or school property will not be tolerated. The student will pay for all damage to property, either willful or accidental. (25 demerits)
34. Failure to abide by rules regarding areas which are off-limits. (5 demerits)
35. Loud talking in the hallways while classes are in session. (3 demerits)
36. No college student is to join a health spa or any like organization that involves expensive monthly dues. (25 demerits)
37. Insubordination to a faculty or staff member. This would include intentional disobedience to a specific order, command, or request given by any faculty or staff member. (35 demerits, first offense; campusing, second offense)
38. Do not give college announcements to Dr. Vineyard without approval from the executive vice-president or the dean. (5 demerits)
39. Students' wives not showing up in the nursery without first giving proper notice that they will be absent. (5 demerits)
40. Failure to pass (90%) the Handbook test. (10 demerits, first failure; 20 demerits, second failure; 30 demerits, third failure; 40 demerits, fourth failure)
41. Any student issued a green financial arrangements card by the dean must turn it in to the financial secretary in the college office immediately upon receipt. (3 demerits)
42. Students must fulfill the financial promise they make (green card). This means paying the amount promised on the date promised. (5 demerits per day the arrangement is not fulfilled) If a student discovers he will be unable to fulfill the promise he made and communicates this to the dean before the date he has promised to pay, he will not receive demerits but must negotiate a new green card.
General Demerits
Demerits denoted by an asterisk are subject to the severity of the offense.
1. Dormitory students attending Windsor Hills Baptist Church may not attend services of another church in the area on Sunday or Wednesday unless approved by the dorm supervisor. All other students must have approval from the dean. (25 demerits)
2. Students are not allowed to miss any regular church service except for approved employment or sickness. (10 demerits per service)
3. Students must be prompt to Chapel and must sign in (3 demerits).
4. Students must not leave personal items unattended. Such items include purses, wallets, checkbooks, laptop computers, etc. (3 demerits)
5. Students are required to fulfill their Christian activity responsibilities. (10 demerits)
6. Students are required to turn in a weekly Activity Report. (25 demerits)
7. Students are required to completely fill out an Activity Report. (10 demerits)
8. Students must turn in Activity Reports on time. (10 demerits)
9. All preacher boys are required to preach three times a week. (0 times=10 demerits, 1 time=5 demerits, 2 times=3 demerits)
10. All preacher boys must turn in three sermon outlines a week. They must be turned in by 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (if not, 3 demerits), or by 1:00 p.m. Friday (if not, 5 demerits).
11. A student must contact his employer and obtain his approval to miss work. (25 demerits)
12. A student may not quit his job without sufficient notice to his employer. (35 demerits minimum*)
13. Students must abide by the student dress code. (5 demerits)
NOTE: Any women’s dress code violation will result in the student being sent home to change for the first offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences) or sent home to stay for the remainder of the school day for the second offense (with appropriate demerits and class absences).
14. All couples are to observe the “six-inch rule†at all times whether sitting, standing, or walking. (10 demerits) However, a gentleman may take a lady's arm at the elbow to assist her through a crowd, over icy pavement, or where there is unsure footing.
15. A student may not sit on a piano bench with a member of the opposite sex. (5 demerits)
16. Students may not be in the church’s main auditorium or a classroom alone with a member of the opposite sex. This rule does not apply to the college chapel. This rule means a student practicing for voice lessons may not have a person of the opposite sex (other than a staff member) accompany him on the piano or organ in the auditorium or classroom alone. (5 demerits)
(Matthew 6:13) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
17. Single students are not to be alone in any vehicle with a member of the opposite sex. (10 demerits)
18. Holding hands is not permitted. (35 demerits)
19. Kissing and petting are not permitted. (50 demerits)
20. Homosexuality will not be tolerated. (Expulsion)
(Galatians 5:19-21) Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
(I Corinthians 6:9-10) Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
21. Students must not possess or handle alcoholic beverages of any form (expulsion) or drugs of any form (except non-prescription drugs) (expulsion).
22. Students are not allowed to possess or handle tobacco in any form (25 demerits).
23. Students are not allowed to possess or listen to unapproved or worldly music. (25 demerits, first offense; suspension, second offense)
(I Thessalonians 5:22) Abstain from all appearance of evil.
24. Students are not to possess, read, use, or look at questionable material (in any form) including heresy, vulgarity, and playing cards (like the type used in gambling such as poker). Such prohibited material includes Hollywood-type movies on any medium. (25 demerits min.*, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense)
(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
25. Computer games and DVD movies are not allowed in the dormitories. (25 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense)
26. No student may use another student's computer without written permission from the computer owner. (25 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense)
27. Students are not allowed to go to questionable places (includes movie theaters). (25 demerits, first offense; suspension or expulsion, second offense) 28. Improper conduct will not be tolerated:
Sitting or standing improperly 5 demerits
Inappropriate practical jokes 5 demerits
Inattention in Chapel 5 demerits
Speeding on/near campus 10 demerits
Rudeness 10 demerits
Fighting 25 demerits
29. Students must be honest. Cheating, lying, and stealing will not be tolerated. (25 demerits, first offense; suspension, second offense)
(Ephesians 4:25,28) Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
30. Students may not socialize with an expelled student. (25 demerits)
31. Students must pay their fines on time. (5 demerits)
32. When a student's name is called by a faculty or staff member in Chapel, the student must see that member within 24 hours. (5 demerits)
(Philippians 2:14) Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
33. Willful damage or destruction of church, college, or school property will not be tolerated. The student will pay for all damage to property, either willful or accidental. (25 demerits)
34. Failure to abide by rules regarding areas which are off-limits. (5 demerits)
35. Loud talking in the hallways while classes are in session. (3 demerits)
36. No college student is to join a health spa or any like organization that involves expensive monthly dues. (25 demerits)
37. Insubordination to a faculty or staff member. This would include intentional disobedience to a specific order, command, or request given by any faculty or staff member. (35 demerits, first offense; campusing, second offense)
38. Do not give college announcements to Dr. Vineyard without approval from the executive vice-president or the dean. (5 demerits)
39. Students' wives not showing up in the nursery without first giving proper notice that they will be absent. (5 demerits)
40. Failure to pass (90%) the Handbook test. (10 demerits, first failure; 20 demerits, second failure; 30 demerits, third failure; 40 demerits, fourth failure)
41. Any student issued a green financial arrangements card by the dean must turn it in to the financial secretary in the college office immediately upon receipt. (3 demerits)
42. Students must fulfill the financial promise they make (green card). This means paying the amount promised on the date promised. (5 demerits per day the arrangement is not fulfilled) If a student discovers he will be unable to fulfill the promise he made and communicates this to the dean before the date he has promised to pay, he will not receive demerits but must negotiate a new green card.
Straight from the OBC Catalog:
Dormitory Demerits
All students staying at the dormitory must abide by all dormitory rules while there. (Demerits denoted by an asterisk are subject to the severity of the offense.)
1. Each student's name, bed occupied, and duties for that week must be posted in every room. (3 demerits)
2. Student rooms must be cleaned for inspection by 8:00 a.m. each day. (3 demerits, first offense; 6 demerits, second offense; 9 demerits, third offense)
3. Students must not have duplicates made from their dormitory key, nor may they give their key to an off-campus person. (3 demerits)
4. No animals or birds are permitted in the dormitory. (5 demerits)
5. Students are not allowed to move furniture from one dormitory room to another or rearrange their room without permission from the dorm supervisor. Also, dorm furniture (including folding chairs) is not to be taken outside. (5 demerits)
6. Blinds must be closed after sundown or whenever the student is not in full street dress. (10 demerits)
7. Students are not allowed to sleep in another student's room without permission from the dorm supervisor. (5 demerits)
8. All OBC students (whether living in the dorm or not) must park their cars only in the dormitory student parking lot when at the dorm. (3 demerits)
9. Students are required to stay in their rooms for 24 hours following any missed obligation due to sickness. These obligations include dormitory devotions, classes, church services, work, or any required activity. This time period starts from the time they enter their room sick. (5 demerits)
10. No off-campus student is allowed to use the showers or laundry facilities of the dormitory without permission from the dorm supervisor. (3 demerits)
11. Students are not allowed to bring guests into the dorm without permission from the dorm supervisor. (3 demerits)
12. Students are required to attend dormitory devotions at 6:00 a.m. daily, and women are required to attend evening devotions as announced. (3 demerits)
13. No one is allowed in the kitchen unless it is time to be working in the kitchen and then only personnel assigned to the kitchen may be there at that time. (3 demerits)
14. Disrespect for dormitory kitchen personnel. (3 demerits)
15. Students are not to be up before 4:00 a.m. and women students may not enter the common area of their dorm before 5:30 a.m. (3 demerits)
16. Students may not visit in any home without permission from the dorm supervisor. Permission must be obtained 24 hours prior to the visit. (10 demerits)
17. Students whose parents live more than 50 miles from the college may not go home to visit parents more than three weekends per semester in addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas. (10 demerits)
18. Students must obtain permission to leave campus for overnight, including holidays. Permission is not automatic. (35 demerits*)
19. All dating or “fellowshipping†couples inside the dormitory must be accompanied at all times by at least one other person or party. (10 demerits)
20. Couples may be together inside the dormitory only during the dormitory dating hours. (10 demerits)
21. Couples may be outside (only in the front yard at the women’s dorm) only until dark. (10 demerits)
22. Women students must be down the residence hallways every night by 10:00 p.m. They must be in their rooms by 11:00 p.m. and must have lights out and be quiet by 11:30 p.m. (10 demerits for not being down the hall, 10 demerits for not being in room, 3 demerits for late lights)
23. Men must be in their rooms by 11:30 p.m. and must have lights out and be quiet by 12:00 a.m. (10 demerits for not being in their room, 3 demerits for late lights)
24. No one is to be out of the dormitory past 12:00 a.m. (midnight) unless a late entry pass has been obtained. (25 demerits minimum*, first offense; 50 demerits minimum*, second offense)
25. Students out of the dorm past 2:00 a.m. must obtain a late entry pass. (50 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension, second offense)
26. Students coming in late because of work must have their lights out within 30 minutes. (5 demerits)
27. Students who have off-campus jobs must obtain a standing late-entry pass if they cannot be back from work before lights out. They should fill out the permission form in duplicate and post one signed copy on the end of their bed and leave the second signed copy with the dorm supervisor. (5 demerits)
28. Men must have permission to travel farther than 50 miles from campus. (10 demerits)
29. Women dorm students must ride the college bus for transportation to and from the dormitory, unless specifically approved otherwise by the dorm supervisor. (10 demerits)
30. Women must have permission from the dorm supervisor to leave the campus for any reason other than church, college, or employment-related purposes. (10 demerits)
31. There must be at least three or more women together to leave campus for any reason other than church or college related activities or for doctor appointments. They must be back on campus no later than 10:00 p.m. For doctor appointments, the number of women leaving campus must be two or more. (10 demerits)
32. Women may not go alone on soul winning or bus visitation. (10 demerits)
33. Women must wear housecoats and slippers or be fully dressed in the women's dormitory hallways. (5 demerits)
34. Students must be dressed according to the dress code to go to the laundry area in the dormitory. (5 demerits)
35. Dormitory women may not do laundry or ironing for men. (5 demerits)
36. Single students may not get food trays at meal times for members of the opposite sex. (5 demerits)
37. Failure to take at least one shower daily. (5 demerits)
38. Students must be fully dressed (according to the OBC dress code) whenever they are outside the dormitory. (10 demerits)
39. Students are not allowed to wear house slippers in the common area of the dormitory. (10 demerits)
40. Communication of men and women students through windows of the dormitories is not permitted. (10 demerits)
41. Men are not allowed in women’s dorm residence halls; women are not allowed in men’s dorm residence halls. (35 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension, second offense)
42. Men are not allowed to loiter near or knock on the doors of the women’s residence halls; women are not allowed to loiter near or knock on the doors of the men’s residence halls (including the handicapped-student room). (loitering - 5 demerits; knocking - 10 demerits)
43. No student is to have more than one vehicle in the dormitory parking lot. (10 demerits)
44. Students are not to borrow or ask to borrow anyone else's vehicle, clothes or personal items. Students may not buy and sell, or otherwise trade, items back and forth. (5 demerits)
(I Timothy 6:6-11) But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
45. Misconduct in dating areas will result in suspension of dating privileges, and appropriate demerits will be given.
46. Abusive language will not be tolerated. (10 demerits)
47. No student shall curse or take God's name in vain. (25 demerits, first offense; possible expulsion, second offense)
48. Using dorm phone lines to access internet or e-mail instead of using service provided. (25 demerits)
Dormitory Demerits
All students staying at the dormitory must abide by all dormitory rules while there. (Demerits denoted by an asterisk are subject to the severity of the offense.)
1. Each student's name, bed occupied, and duties for that week must be posted in every room. (3 demerits)
2. Student rooms must be cleaned for inspection by 8:00 a.m. each day. (3 demerits, first offense; 6 demerits, second offense; 9 demerits, third offense)
3. Students must not have duplicates made from their dormitory key, nor may they give their key to an off-campus person. (3 demerits)
4. No animals or birds are permitted in the dormitory. (5 demerits)
5. Students are not allowed to move furniture from one dormitory room to another or rearrange their room without permission from the dorm supervisor. Also, dorm furniture (including folding chairs) is not to be taken outside. (5 demerits)
6. Blinds must be closed after sundown or whenever the student is not in full street dress. (10 demerits)
7. Students are not allowed to sleep in another student's room without permission from the dorm supervisor. (5 demerits)
8. All OBC students (whether living in the dorm or not) must park their cars only in the dormitory student parking lot when at the dorm. (3 demerits)
9. Students are required to stay in their rooms for 24 hours following any missed obligation due to sickness. These obligations include dormitory devotions, classes, church services, work, or any required activity. This time period starts from the time they enter their room sick. (5 demerits)
10. No off-campus student is allowed to use the showers or laundry facilities of the dormitory without permission from the dorm supervisor. (3 demerits)
11. Students are not allowed to bring guests into the dorm without permission from the dorm supervisor. (3 demerits)
12. Students are required to attend dormitory devotions at 6:00 a.m. daily, and women are required to attend evening devotions as announced. (3 demerits)
13. No one is allowed in the kitchen unless it is time to be working in the kitchen and then only personnel assigned to the kitchen may be there at that time. (3 demerits)
14. Disrespect for dormitory kitchen personnel. (3 demerits)
15. Students are not to be up before 4:00 a.m. and women students may not enter the common area of their dorm before 5:30 a.m. (3 demerits)
16. Students may not visit in any home without permission from the dorm supervisor. Permission must be obtained 24 hours prior to the visit. (10 demerits)
17. Students whose parents live more than 50 miles from the college may not go home to visit parents more than three weekends per semester in addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas. (10 demerits)
18. Students must obtain permission to leave campus for overnight, including holidays. Permission is not automatic. (35 demerits*)
19. All dating or “fellowshipping†couples inside the dormitory must be accompanied at all times by at least one other person or party. (10 demerits)
20. Couples may be together inside the dormitory only during the dormitory dating hours. (10 demerits)
21. Couples may be outside (only in the front yard at the women’s dorm) only until dark. (10 demerits)
22. Women students must be down the residence hallways every night by 10:00 p.m. They must be in their rooms by 11:00 p.m. and must have lights out and be quiet by 11:30 p.m. (10 demerits for not being down the hall, 10 demerits for not being in room, 3 demerits for late lights)
23. Men must be in their rooms by 11:30 p.m. and must have lights out and be quiet by 12:00 a.m. (10 demerits for not being in their room, 3 demerits for late lights)
24. No one is to be out of the dormitory past 12:00 a.m. (midnight) unless a late entry pass has been obtained. (25 demerits minimum*, first offense; 50 demerits minimum*, second offense)
25. Students out of the dorm past 2:00 a.m. must obtain a late entry pass. (50 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension, second offense)
26. Students coming in late because of work must have their lights out within 30 minutes. (5 demerits)
27. Students who have off-campus jobs must obtain a standing late-entry pass if they cannot be back from work before lights out. They should fill out the permission form in duplicate and post one signed copy on the end of their bed and leave the second signed copy with the dorm supervisor. (5 demerits)
28. Men must have permission to travel farther than 50 miles from campus. (10 demerits)
29. Women dorm students must ride the college bus for transportation to and from the dormitory, unless specifically approved otherwise by the dorm supervisor. (10 demerits)
30. Women must have permission from the dorm supervisor to leave the campus for any reason other than church, college, or employment-related purposes. (10 demerits)
31. There must be at least three or more women together to leave campus for any reason other than church or college related activities or for doctor appointments. They must be back on campus no later than 10:00 p.m. For doctor appointments, the number of women leaving campus must be two or more. (10 demerits)
32. Women may not go alone on soul winning or bus visitation. (10 demerits)
33. Women must wear housecoats and slippers or be fully dressed in the women's dormitory hallways. (5 demerits)
34. Students must be dressed according to the dress code to go to the laundry area in the dormitory. (5 demerits)
35. Dormitory women may not do laundry or ironing for men. (5 demerits)
36. Single students may not get food trays at meal times for members of the opposite sex. (5 demerits)
37. Failure to take at least one shower daily. (5 demerits)
38. Students must be fully dressed (according to the OBC dress code) whenever they are outside the dormitory. (10 demerits)
39. Students are not allowed to wear house slippers in the common area of the dormitory. (10 demerits)
40. Communication of men and women students through windows of the dormitories is not permitted. (10 demerits)
41. Men are not allowed in women’s dorm residence halls; women are not allowed in men’s dorm residence halls. (35 demerits minimum*, first offense; suspension, second offense)
42. Men are not allowed to loiter near or knock on the doors of the women’s residence halls; women are not allowed to loiter near or knock on the doors of the men’s residence halls (including the handicapped-student room). (loitering - 5 demerits; knocking - 10 demerits)
43. No student is to have more than one vehicle in the dormitory parking lot. (10 demerits)
44. Students are not to borrow or ask to borrow anyone else's vehicle, clothes or personal items. Students may not buy and sell, or otherwise trade, items back and forth. (5 demerits)
(I Timothy 6:6-11) But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
45. Misconduct in dating areas will result in suspension of dating privileges, and appropriate demerits will be given.
46. Abusive language will not be tolerated. (10 demerits)
47. No student shall curse or take God's name in vain. (25 demerits, first offense; possible expulsion, second offense)
48. Using dorm phone lines to access internet or e-mail instead of using service provided. (25 demerits)
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That brought back some memories. I must say that men not being allowed to wear sweatpants in public is probably a good rule, as is not wearing pajamas in public. I never paid attention to the ladies rules section when I was there, so some of those surprised me. I also chuckled remembering how some of those rules came into being.
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Just me said:
Heaven help the girl that got caught in a rainstorm.
Just me said:
Nothing silly about this suggestion.
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Just me said:
Okay Ladies and Gentlemen line up for smell check. lol haha
Citadel of Truth said:
As a suggestion it is not silly. But when you look at Dormitory Demerits #12 (which I listed in a post).
It is no loner a suggestion but a regulation with demerits given for failure.
That is silly
Bro. Ross opening remarks to the OBC Catalog:
FOREWORD
This handbook is a set of necessary guidelines and sanctions. The Bible is also such a book. Without guidance in some detail we would all be going in different directions and, I suspect, the wrong directions at once. These guidelines will help you as a student to make wise, Bible-based decisions in all matters of conduct, dress, and propriety, as they relate to student life at Oklahoma Baptist College. But, in addition, this handbook will tell you what to expect if the guidelines are not followed.
The handbook can't include every possible infraction that a student could make. The Bible, however, should indeed be altogether sufficient in that all sin has been lumped into three categories according to I John 2:16: 1) the lust of the flesh, 2) the lust of the eyes, and 3) the pride of life. We are given numerous examples of both the blessings of avoiding these pitfalls as well as the judgment and consequences of becoming their victims. Thus, we have found that a student handbook is a necessity.
Attitude is the key ingredient to success when it comes to the handbook. The student who enters into the handbook thinking that “this is the least I can get by with†or “I can take on this many demerits before I get into serious trouble†is already in trouble. The student who has the attitude that a single demerit is a thing to be avoided will have no trouble staying inside the guidelines of the handbook.
Every rule in the book is there out of necessity because of potential problems, past problems, or student failures. A rule is no good that is not enforced. Rest assured our rules will be enforced. Rules unenforced eventually lead to a removal of the landmarks. We are reminded in Proverbs 22:28: “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.†Our prayer, our aim is to keep Oklahoma Baptist College on course. The Word of God is our foundation. The handbook is intended to be a tool to specify certain rules and guidelines for the student while he is attending and training here.
May God allow this handbook to be a blessing to you by making your days of preparation and training at Oklahoma Baptist College among the greatest of your life.
Robert A. Ross, Jr.
Executive Vice-President, OBC&I
FOREWORD
This handbook is a set of necessary guidelines and sanctions. The Bible is also such a book. Without guidance in some detail we would all be going in different directions and, I suspect, the wrong directions at once. These guidelines will help you as a student to make wise, Bible-based decisions in all matters of conduct, dress, and propriety, as they relate to student life at Oklahoma Baptist College. But, in addition, this handbook will tell you what to expect if the guidelines are not followed.
The handbook can't include every possible infraction that a student could make. The Bible, however, should indeed be altogether sufficient in that all sin has been lumped into three categories according to I John 2:16: 1) the lust of the flesh, 2) the lust of the eyes, and 3) the pride of life. We are given numerous examples of both the blessings of avoiding these pitfalls as well as the judgment and consequences of becoming their victims. Thus, we have found that a student handbook is a necessity.
Attitude is the key ingredient to success when it comes to the handbook. The student who enters into the handbook thinking that “this is the least I can get by with†or “I can take on this many demerits before I get into serious trouble†is already in trouble. The student who has the attitude that a single demerit is a thing to be avoided will have no trouble staying inside the guidelines of the handbook.
Every rule in the book is there out of necessity because of potential problems, past problems, or student failures. A rule is no good that is not enforced. Rest assured our rules will be enforced. Rules unenforced eventually lead to a removal of the landmarks. We are reminded in Proverbs 22:28: “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.†Our prayer, our aim is to keep Oklahoma Baptist College on course. The Word of God is our foundation. The handbook is intended to be a tool to specify certain rules and guidelines for the student while he is attending and training here.
May God allow this handbook to be a blessing to you by making your days of preparation and training at Oklahoma Baptist College among the greatest of your life.
Robert A. Ross, Jr.
Executive Vice-President, OBC&I
I hope I am not too late to the party. I have been a stalker for some time now, but I can no longer hold back! lol Most of these rules were crazy enough, but I lived in the girl's dorm. That is about as close to being a P.O.W. as I will ever be. One of the many times I was denied permission to do something I was given this advice "Someday you will understand why we have these rules". It has been almost 10 years and I am still waiting on that revelation. I will also go ahead and admit I failed the handbook test one semester. Imagine that! lol