Preventative and Educational Measures
To support Kentucky 2026 Senate Bill 185 goals of student success and workforce readiness:
Mandatory academic integrity training for all first-year students
Required remediation workshop for misconduct violations
Integration of integrity expectations into general education and technical courses
Faculty guidance on appropriate AI use in coursework
Academic misconduct data will be tracked alongside academic standing metrics
Annual reporting will inform program review and institutional accountability
Repeat offenses will be flagged for intervention and escalation
| Area | Academic Standing Policy | Code of Conduct Integration |
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| Performance | GPA-based | Integrity violations affect GPA |
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| Progression | Warning → Probation → Suspension | Violations accelerate progression |
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| Appeals | Academic appeals | Formal conduct hearings |
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| Authority | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs + Conduct Bodies |
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| Outcomes | Status changes | Sanctions including suspension/expulsion |
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