Introduction
The Student Services Office, located in the
Administration Building,
is responsible for all non‑academic aspects of student life. The staff is
composed of the Vice President for Student Services, Student Services Counselor,
Student Activities Director, Housing Director Career, Development Director,
Intramural Director, College Nurse, and Residence Hall Directors.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The campus environment is intended to
foster the personal growth and development of the students who choose to
attend Pikeville College.
Students are entitled to the basic
rights and privileges of U.S. citizens. Pikeville
College students are expected to obey all federal, state, and local laws like
other citizens. In addition, they are expected to obey the rules and
regulations established by the College. These specific regulations are
contained in the Pikeville College Student Handbook which is given to
all students during registration. It is the policy of the College that no student
shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination in any program sponsored by the College
because of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or
national origin. In order to promote a broad learning environment, Pikeville
College welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Students With Disabilities
Pikeville
College is committed to providing students with disabilities the same
educational programs and services offered other students, in accordance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Under Section 504, a student has a disability
if that individual has a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits major life activities such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking,
working, or learning. Section 504 further requires that institutions make
appropriate and reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to
ensure accessibility to academic and nonacademic activities. Under
ADA, all institutions of higher education
must comply with government policies, procedures, and employment practices
that impact the treatment of students.
Each student brings a unique set of
strengths and experiences to the academic setting. Even though students learn
in different ways, it is not necessary to dilute curriculum or to reduce
course requirements for individuals with disabilities. Special accommodations
may be needed, however, as well as modifications in the way information is
presented and in methods of testing and evaluation. Faculty will be assisted
in these efforts by drawing upon the students’ own prior learning experiences,
using available institutional resources and collaborating with the Student
Services Counselor. An individual with a disability is not required to accept
an accommodation if the individual has not requested one and does not believe
one is needed. However, if the individual refuses accommodation necessary to
perform in that area of study and, as a result, cannot meet established
requirements, the individual may not be considered qualified.
In order to be granted protection under
Section 504 and ADA, students with disabilities must make the disability known
to appropriate College officials (Student Services Counselor) and must provide
current and comprehensive documentation concerning the nature and extent of
the disability. A student with a disability may make known his/her disability
and seek verification for it at any point in his/her academic career. Upon
verification, the Disabilities Resources Office will work with the instructor
and the student to determine reasonable accommodations. With the student’s
written permission, a written description of accommodations will be forwarded
to the instructor by the Disabilities Resources Office. Students with
verified disabilities should contact the Disabilities Resources Office and
inform faculty very early in the semester if they wish to exercise their
rights to reasonable accommodations. Accommodations necessary for ensuring
complete access and full participation in the education process do not require
the instructor to adjust evaluations of academic performance nor absolve the
student from personal responsibility for class attendance, assignments and
other course requirements. Rather, accommodations make it possible for a
student with a disability to learn the material presented and for the
instructor to fairly evaluate the student’s performance.
Located in the Student Services Counselor’s Office, the Disabilities
Resources Office is under the supervision of the Office of the Vice
President for Student Services/Dean of Students/Director of Athletics. The
Disabilities Resources Office maintains various publications regarding
reasonable accommodations under Section 504 and ADA and serves both
students and College employees with assistance in regard to appropriate
services for students with disabilities.
Student Housing
Page Hall, Condit Hall, Derriana Hall, Wickham Hall, and Kinzer Hall
serve as on-campus housing. Each residence hall is staffed by a director and
student assistants. Residents contribute to the governance of their residence
halls through the yearly election of a student housing council. Residents are
expected to obey all federal, state, and local laws, as well as rules found in
the Pikeville College Student Handbook and the Pikeville College
Residence Hall Guide.
Dining Facilities
Pikeville
College offers a meal plan for students. All residents are required to
participate in the meal plan. The food service management is capable of
meeting most special diets prescribed by a doctor. Therefore, exemption from
the plan due to special dietary needs will be granted only if the food service
is incapable of complying with a doctor’s instructions. The College Dining
Hall is located in Wickham Hall. The Bears' Den, which serves snack items, is
also located in Wickham Hall.
Health Service
A registered nurse is on duty and/or on
call during the regular academic semesters. The nurse is available for
consultation, treatment, and referral. Students are not required to receive
treatment from the College nurse; they are free to seek aid elsewhere at their
own expense. Parents or guardians are notified in the event of a major illness
or injury.
Pikeville College believes it is essential for students to be protected against
unexpected accidents or illness and therefore provides coverage in a
Student Sickness and Accidental Insurance Plan. This plan provides
protection for students on or off campus. Students are automatically
enrolled and a nominal charge is included in the first semester billing at the
time of registration. Coverage will be in effect for the 12-month period
beginning August 1. This is mandatory insurance unless a student provides
proof of other health insurance.
Career Development Services
The Career Development Office is located in the Student Services Office.
The Career Development Office assists students in career planning and
helps graduates find full-time employment. The office provides a number
of career-related services including: career counseling, free resume service,
career planning workshops, and lists of part-time and full-time employment
opportunities.
Campus Organizations
The College offers a wide variety of
social and academic‑related clubs and organizations. A complete list of clubs
and organizations can be found in the Pikeville College Student Handbook.
Honor Societies
Qualified students are provided the
opportunity to participate in the following honor societies:
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Lambda Pi Eta: Lambda Pi Eta is the national honor society for
communication scholars. As an accredited member of the Association
of College Honor Societies it represents what Aristotle described in his
book, Rhetoric, as the three ingredients of persuasion: Logos (Lambda) meaning logic, Pathos (pi) relating to emotion, and Ethos
(Eta) defined as character credibility and ethics. Lambda Pi Eta is
focused on stimulating, fostering, encouraging, and rewarding
scholastic achievement in communication studies.
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Lambda Sigma: Lambda Sigma is a national honor society for second-year
college students dedicated to fostering leadership, scholarship,
fellowship and service among its members as they promote the
interests of the colleges and universities they represent. Candidates for
membership are those first-year students who have placed in the top
35% of the class academically at the time of selection and who have
shown strong evidence of leadership. Students meeting these
qualifications are eligible for selection in the spring term following
completion of at least one academic term. Members are selected in the
spring and are active members during their second year. Membership
consists of not more than 50 students nor fewer than 15 students.
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Psi Chi: Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded
in 1929, for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining
excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Psi
Chi has chapters located in more than 940 colleges and universities.
The Pikeville College chapter was installed in the fall of 2000.
Membership is open to psychology majors and minors who have
completed nine semester hours of psychology, achieved a cumulative and
psychology GPA of at least 3.0, and ranked in the upper 35% of their
class in general scholarship.
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Phi Alpha Theta: Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose
mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement
of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning
and ideas among historians. This honor society seeks to bring students,
teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social
exchanges that promote and assist historical research and publication
by members in a variety of ways. Members must have taken at least 12
hours in history and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a GPA in
history of 3.1.
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Sigma Beta Delta: Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor society
that recognizes, encourages and rewards scholarship, accomplishments
and character among students of business. A candidate for
membership must have completed at least one-half of the degree
program in which he or she is enrolled, rank in the upper 20% of the
junior and senior classes, possess a GPA of at least 3.0 in both his or her
major and overall and be selected by majority vote of the business
faculty. The principles of Sigma Beta Delta are wisdom, honor and pursuit of meaningful aspirations. Membership is limited to those of
high scholarship and of good moral character.
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Sigma Tau Delta:
Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer
distinction upon students of the English language and literature in
undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Established in 1924,
Sigma Tau Delta provides opportunities to members to be recognized
for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, help them
make career choices, and advance their careers. Students with a
minimum of a B average in English and in general scholarship, and
who have completed at least three semesters of college work are
eligible to participate.
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Sigma Zeta:
Sigma Zeta is a national honor society that encourages
and fosters the attainment of greater knowledge in the fields of science
and mathematics and recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement
through active, graduate and honorary memberships. The Beta Xi
Chapter was installed in the spring of 1999. Membership is open to
students who have declared majors in Mathematics, Computer Science
and Natural Science, completed at least 15 semester hours in these
areas with at least a 3.0 GPA and earned an overall GPA of 2.75.
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Theta Alpha Kappa:
This Religion Honor Society is the only national
honor society serving the needs of those involved in the study of
religion and/or theology at both the baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate
levels of higher education. Honoring excellence in these
academic fields is its purpose, and it currently hosts over 200 local
chapters throughout the United States at institutions large and small,
public and private. Undergraduate students who have been enrolled in
an institution with a TAK chapter for three semesters, have completed 12
hours in Religion, have a 3.5 GPA in their Religion courses and a 3.0
overall, and are in the top 35% of their class qualify. The Alpha Eta
Chapter was installed at Pikeville College in the spring semester of
2004.
Domestic And Study Abroad Opportunities
To enhance educational opportunity and
greater understanding of cultural diversity, the College works closely with
selected agencies and organizations to provide students domestic and study
abroad opportunities.
Pikeville
College is a member of the Private College Consortium for International Study
(PCCIS), a group of Appalachian College Association (ACA) institutions
providing opportunities to study abroad. The London Program, utilizing
Imperial
College facilities, provides short-term and full-semester study and
internship opportunities for students from member institutions. Colleges from
the ACA may also collaborate to arrange short-term, focused travel to other
international locations.
The Washington Center Program provides
students an opportunity to study for a semester in Washington, D.C. A
combination of experiential learning and academic-based curriculum, conducted
within the nation’s capital, exposes students to the various functions of
government, provides leadership development opportunities, and allows one to
experience the diverse culture of the city.
The Kentucky Legislative Intern Program,
sponsored by the Association of Kentucky Independent Colleges and Universities
(AIKCU), provides students an opportunity to spend a semester in Frankfort,
studying state government and interacting with members of the Kentucky
Legislature and other governmental officials.
Additional opportunities for domestic
and study abroad are available through various other institutions and
organizations. Students should discuss interests with faculty and staff and
review opportunities posted on the information board located in the
Registrar’s outer office.
Academic credit may be earned for
participation in the above programs; the amount of credit is contingent on the
length and breadth of the experience.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Pikeville College offers opportunities
for intercollegiate competition in men’s baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, and tennis;
women’s basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, fast-pitch softball, tennis, and volleyball. The Bears and Lady Bears
are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the
Mid-South Athletic Conference. All students who are enrolled in four‑year
undergraduate degree programs are eligible and encouraged to compete for
positions on the athletic teams.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association
serves as the voice of the students at Pikeville College. It is responsible
for planning and implementing activities of common interest to students,
representing student opinion to the college community, and promoting a high
standard of conduct. Elections for offices in the Student Government
Association are held annually.
Religious Life
The College stresses ethical and moral
values, recognizes the inestimable worth of all persons, and respects various
religious beliefs.
Campus religious life activities may
include chapel, special services, Bible studies, discussion groups, and
community service projects. Particular religious groups such as the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes, Blessed Union of God (B.U.G.) and the Baptist Student Union meet under the
sponsorship of the Office of Student Services.
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