1) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…Students are encouraged to join the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS), the American Counseling Association (ACA), and/or the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Most professional organizations offer reduced membership rates to students.
2) ACADEMIC HONESTY & PLAGIARISM…. As a Christian institution, VACU holds its students to high standards of ethics. One significant area of integrity in academics is honesty. Students are expected to submit only their own work. Further, students are expected to neither give nor receive assistance of any kind that is not specifically permitted on graded assignments or examination.
3) ACADEMIC APPEAL POLICY…To appeal a grade or a decision regarding academic honesty, follow the policy & procedure outlined at the website: https://vacu.edu/academics/academic-policies/
4) COUNSELING FACULTY-STUDENT INTERACTION…The faculty is responsible to interact with counseling students in a supervisory capacity/role. As such, faculty may provide students professional principles, guidance, and recommendations as it relates to the context of the student-client setting.
5) SEXUAL HARASSAMENT…Sexual harassment, like harassment on the basis of color, race, religion, or national origin has long been recognized as a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Such behavior does not befit a committed Christian. Accordingly, VACU strongly disapproves of sexual harassment and intimidation of its employees.
6) PERSONAL COUNSELING…. Students are strongly encouraged to seek group and individual counseling as a part of the educational experience. As Christians who are called to serve others with the training of a professional counselor, it is imperative that we deal with our own personal issues that may interfere with our ability to impact others in meaningful ways. Moreover, experiences as a client will help the counselor better understand the client’s experience in counseling.