The community is encouraged to report any student concerns to the Associate Dean of Students.
Kentucky State provides special assistance for substance abuse and chemical dependency through its counseling services. If someone is concerned about their alcohol or other drug use they can contact Student Affairs. Trained counselors are available by appointment.
Members of the campus community are entitled to an educational and working environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Kentucky State University is legally bound by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex- and gender-based discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funds. Rayla Smoot serves as the Title IX Coordinator for KSU and oversees the investigation of all complaints filed. Her designee is Lisa Lang. The following document serves to provide information about the legal definitions of prohibited behaviors, as well as resources and reporting and resolution procedures for incidents that fall under the purview of Title IX. Some of the policies do apply more broadly to many discriminatory behaviors that are not governed by Title IX, but the specific reporting and resolution policies described here refer to sex and gender based discrimination that interferes with the educational mission of the University. Such interference can happen under any of the following conditions:
Any action that constitutes a criminal offense as defined by federal, state, or local law;
Any situation where it appears that the respondent may present a danger or threat to the health or safety of self or others;
Any situation that significantly infringes upon the rights, property, or achievements of others or significantly breaches the peace and/or causes social disorder; and/or
Any situation that is detrimental to the educational interests of the University.