Southern Adventist University published a Student Handbook that articulates a dress code, students are expected to follow. While this dress code is designed to be consistent with biblical principles, it combines those principles with a more general philosophy of dress in a similar manner to dress codes articulated by other institutions, businesses, and organizations. Though the dress code is printed in the Student Handbook, the code is also applicable to employees since students look to faculty and staff as role models.
- Following biblical principles suggests a dress code that emphasizes simplicity, modesty, economy, and practicality.
- Faculty and staff should lead by example by honoring the dress code.
- Students make a commitment by signing a statement that he/she will comply with the dress code, as well as the other guidelines in Southern’s Student Handbook, and all employees are encouraged to support the student in their commitment.
- Inconsistent application of the dress code is detrimental to campus morale.
- Faculty and staff have flexibility in the strategies followed in bringing about conformity with the dress code, but ignoring the dress code is not acceptable.