{ "document_id": 16435, "page": 2, "width_pt": 612, "height_pt": 792, "rotation": 0, "pipeline_version": "paddleocr-vl-1.6+paul-48", "engine": "paddleocr_vl", "source_run_id": 16546, "item_count": 20, "counts_by_type": { "figure": 2, "footer": 1, "heading": 3, "list": 1, "list_item": 4, "text": 8, "title": 1 }, "build_ms": 3, "items": [ { "id": "p2.1", "order": 1, "type": "figure", "bbox": { "l": 66.24, "t": 652.32, "r": 126, "b": 606.96 }, "text": "", "attrs": { "role": "page_header", "block_label": "header_image" } }, { "id": "p2.2", "order": 2, "type": "figure", "bbox": { "l": 63.9083, "t": 653.64, "r": 376.8049, "b": 604.7992 }, "text": "", "attrs": { "source": "pdf_image" } }, { "id": "p2.3", "order": 3, "type": "title", "bbox": { "l": 140.16, "t": 638.4, "r": 325.44, "b": 611.04 }, "text": "KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY\nPOLICIES AND PROCEDURES", "attrs": { "block_label": "doc_title" }, "level": 2 }, { "id": "p2.4", "order": 4, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.48, "t": 604.08, "r": 413.76, "b": 572.4 }, "text": "applied for students registered in the online programs of KSYU Online and/or students taking courses delivered in the online modality through KYSU Online. This document guides the appeals processes related to online courses and academic standing in KYSU Online programs." }, { "id": "p2.5", "order": 5, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.72, "t": 559.92, "r": 410.16, "b": 528.48 }, "text": "This revised version integrates requirements and institutional conditions resulting from Kentucky Senate Bill 185 (2026), which imposes enhanced financial oversight, operational controls, and administrative authority at Kentucky State University (KSU)." }, { "id": "p2.6", "order": 6, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.72, "t": 518.4, "r": 407.76, "b": 497.52 }, "text": "In accordance with SB 185 (signed April 13, 2026), KSU is operating under a declared period of financial exigency and enhanced governance requirements. Key implications for academic appeals include:" }, { "id": "p2.7", "order": 7, "type": "list", "bbox": { "l": 37.44, "t": 497.679, "r": 413.28, "b": 412.08 }, "text": "", "attrs": { "item_count": 4 }, "children": [ { "id": "p2.7.1", "order": 8, "type": "list_item", "bbox": { "l": 37.92, "t": 497.679, "r": 413.28, "b": 476.16 }, "text": "Increased administrative authority of the University President over enrollment, reinstatement, and academic progression decisions.", "marker": "-" }, { "id": "p2.7.2", "order": 9, "type": "list_item", "bbox": { "l": 37.68, "t": 476.179, "r": 382.56, "b": 454.32 }, "text": "Alignment of academic decisions with institutional restructuring goals, including program prioritization and enrollment targets.", "marker": "-" }, { "id": "p2.7.3", "order": 10, "type": "list_item", "bbox": { "l": 37.92, "t": 454.507, "r": 410.4, "b": 433.44 }, "text": "Requirement that institutional processes support financial sustainability, program efficiency, and resource prioritization.", "marker": "-" }, { "id": "p2.7.4", "order": 11, "type": "list_item", "bbox": { "l": 37.44, "t": 433.007, "r": 378.72, "b": 412.08 }, "text": "Oversight expectations from the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), particularly regarding decisions that may impact enrollment, retention, or resource allocation.", "marker": "-" } ] }, { "id": "p2.8", "order": 12, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.72, "t": 410.88, "r": 336.48, "b": 400.56 }, "text": "All academic appeals decisions must be consistent with these statutory conditions." }, { "id": "p2.9", "order": 13, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 24.96, "t": 380.88, "r": 137.76, "b": 370.32 }, "text": "PROCEDURES STATEMENT:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p2.10", "order": 14, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.24, "t": 366.48, "r": 405.36, "b": 282.24 }, "text": "Kentucky State University’s regular policies and procedures for academic standing and appeals to academic standing are posted on the web pages of the Registrar’s Office and elsewhere. However, these policies and procedures are meant for residential students in the traditional programs of Kentucky State University. With the launch of KYSU Online in the 2024-2025 academic year, some students will enroll in the academic programs of KYSU Online, which are delivered in the online modality. For this reason, the existing academic appeal procedures should incorporate the administrative structure of KYSU Online and the Online Advisory Committee whenever an appeal originates from a student enrolled in an online program or when the matter involves an online course (as distinguished from the traditional, hybrid, or virtual modality courses)." }, { "id": "p2.11", "order": 15, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.72, "t": 267.84, "r": 383.04, "b": 246.48 }, "text": "Student appeals of final course grades are processed through Docusign and routed through the online administrative structure and to the Online Advisory Committee." }, { "id": "p2.12", "order": 16, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 24.72, "t": 228.72, "r": 208.32, "b": 219.36 }, "text": "Academic Appeals of Grades and Point-reductions:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p2.13", "order": 17, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.48, "t": 216.24, "r": 354.72, "b": 205.68 }, "text": "An online student may appeal course-related matters in a respectful and professional manner." }, { "id": "p2.14", "order": 18, "type": "heading", "bbox": { "l": 24.96, "t": 204, "r": 98.16, "b": 194.4 }, "text": "Assignment grades:", "attrs": { "block_label": "paragraph_title" }, "level": 3 }, { "id": "p2.15", "order": 19, "type": "text", "bbox": { "l": 24.48, "t": 191.52, "r": 403.92, "b": 149.76 }, "text": "To appeal an assignment grade, students should contact their course instructor and discuss any questions or concerns with the instructor. The instructor will consider the student's concerns and determine whether to uphold the grade or recommend another outcome. If the instructor upholds the grade, the student cannot appeal the decision until the course has concluded and a final grade has been posted. At that point, if the" }, { "id": "p2.16", "order": 20, "type": "footer", "bbox": { "l": 262.8, "t": 139.44, "r": 389.28, "b": 131.04 }, "text": "ALL POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO AMMENDMENT", "attrs": { "block_label": "footer" } } ], "excluded_furniture": { "first": [], "last": [] } }