POLICY TITLE:

Workplace Violence

APPLIES TO:

Faculty

Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 9, 2024

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 9, 2027

POLICY STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (KSU) strives to provide a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, and visitors. KSU prohibits any form of violence by or against any employee, student, vendor, or visitor. Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Moreover, violation of this policy may result in criminal prosecution.

DEFINITIONS:

Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Causing physical injury to another person;