BTCSM Philosophy

Academic Community Overview & Philosophy of The BTCSM

1. BTCSM requires a system of order supportive of the education process that is the purpose of the school. Primary responsibility for preserving the system of order rests upon the individuals making up the community. Individuals must accept responsibility for their own actions and values and for recognizing that such actions and values reflect upon the whole community. Implicit in the community's recognition of the rights of the individual is an obligation on the part of the individual to accept responsibilities towards the community.

2. Each person must endeavor to maintain self-conduct in a manner consistent with a respect for others and a thoughtful consideration for the needs of the academic community and society in general. Each individual has an obligation to act in a manner consistent with these values.

3. The educational function depends upon honesty, integrity, and respect for the preservation, communication, and pursuit of knowledge. Any action not consistent with these principles is unacceptable.

4. As part of the democratic tradition, members of the BTCSM community should be free to study and consider issues affecting the profession of massage therapy. Inherent in this is the thoughtful examination of the controversial issues and the responsible expression of views both as an individual and as a member of the BTCSM community.

5. BTCSM believes in the need for the development of personal ethics, moral standards, and philosophies. BTCSM is committed to broad personal growth and development, realizing that each individual has both the freedom and obligation to make ethical and moral choices and to accept the responsibilities of his/her actions.

6. BTCSM believes in creating and ensuring a safe productive learning environment and has a zero tolerance for any violation of the student rights and responsibilities or harassment and discrimination policies involving violence, threats, harassment, or discrimination.