Student Covenant
Student Statesmanship Institute is Michigan's premiere Biblical worldview and leadership training program for teens. We hope your experience here will be enjoyable, rewarding and challenging. The instructors, staff, chaperones and ADCs are committed to helping you grow as a leader, and they are looking forward to your being here. The development of leadership skills includes taking responsibility for your own life and conduct, and the foundation for all behavior at all times can be summed up in the word "respect." Please read the following carefully. All students will be required to sign a copy of this covenant.
"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble." - 1 Peter 3:8
1. The Bible says that Christians should 'think on things that are excellent" and "avoid all appearance of evil."
- I will maintain the highest moral standards and maintain a clear personal witness through proper conduct and modest dress. (Please refer to the Policies & Procedures document for detailed standards.)
- I will not drink alcoholic beverages or use tobacco in any form while at SSI; I will not use any type of illegal substances, engage in offensive language, etc.
2. Leadership involves self-discipline, which means accepting personal responsibility to do those things which are expected of you "as unto the Lord." Christian leadership involves servanthood. Jesus said "whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant."
- I will be prompt and attentive in all classes and activities and keep myself, my belongings and my room neat and clean.
- I will display a servant attitude toward my fellow classmates, instructors, staff, chaperones, ADC's and GLCC staff.
3. SSI is an environment conducive to learning and personal growth, and one in which you can make friends and not be distracted by outside influences.
- I will not bring to SSI anything that would detract from this goal. (Please refer to the Policies & Procedures document for detailed standards.) Neither will I use the computer or Internet inappropriately when doing research in the GLCC Library.
4. SSI is held at Great Lakes Christian College, and visits other venues such as the Capitol Building, etc. We believe it is important to present a clear testimony for Jesus Christ among our neighbors and in the community.
- I will respect the property, privacy and rights of others, whether associated or not associated with SSI.
5. The Bible commands us to submit to authority. It is our desire that each student has a teachable spirit and is willing to be cooperative, obedient and respectful to any person in God-ordained authority.
- I will obey the rules and submit to the authority of SSI instructors, staff and chaperones.
I have read and agree with all of the above. I understand that I will be expected to abide by this signed covenant. I further understand that if I choose not to abide by this signed covenant, I will face appropriate consequences, possibly even being asked to leave.
