REGULATION TITLE:

Student Code of Conduct Adjudication

APPLIES TO:

All Students

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Vice Provost of Academic Affairs

Division of Academic & Student Affairs

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 8, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (“KSU”) is committed to fostering a nurturing and secure campus environment that benefits everyone. To ensure this, KSU holds students to a high standard and mandates adherence to KSU policies and procedures. Students are charged with the responsibility to be well-informed about these policies and the potential disciplinary actions that could result from infractions. It is also critical for students to recognize that violations of KSU policies might also subject them to criminal statutes and penalties. KSU’s Student Code of Conduct and this Adjudication Regulation (“Code”) explicitly outlines unacceptable behaviors and delineates the actions that are considered breaches of this Code. It further provides a comprehensive overview of the procedural steps and due process proceedings that are employed when dealing with alleged violations.

DEFINITIONS:

Advisor

A person who serves in a support capacity for a Complainant or Respondent. An advisor may be present during