POLICY TITLE:

Academic Integrity Code

APPLIES TO: Students and Faculty

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Division of Academic & Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

Academic Integrity is a fundamental value of the Kentucky State University (KSU) community. KSU wishes to promote the highest and most honorable pursuit of intellectual achievement and emphasize the importance of exercising integrity in all efforts. It should therefore be clearly understood that students engaging in acts of academic dishonesty may be subject to sanctions. Any student who knowingly assists in any form of academic dishonesty may also be subject to sanctions. Academic dishonesty can occur in several forms, some of which include cheating, plagiarism, and forgery. All determinations of academic dishonesty shall be made by a preponderance of the evidence.

The primary body responsible for reviewing allegations of academic dishonesty that are appealed or referred by an instructor.