Students are disciplined at Kentucky State University through two principle means: informally through administrative hearings in the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life formally through two levels of courts; the Student Court and the All-University Court. Students have the option of appealing to the All-University Court only in cases of suspension or expulsion. Organizations do not have an option of appealing through the courts, as organizations are disciplined administratively.
The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life shall keep and review students' disciplinary records and shall have the authority to summon and discipline students, including students who are multiple offenders. Multiple offenders are those students who have been found guilty in three or more hearings before judicial officers or bodies, either through administrative hearings and/or through the levels of courts listed.
Nothing in this document shall be construed to limit the authority of the University President or that of the Board of Regents of Kentucky State University with respect to student conduct.
Any person may file a complaint against a student or organization suspected of violating the University's policies, regulations and guidelines. A complaint shall be in writing and directed to the Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee. An individual who files a complaint/incident report is normally expected to participate in the disciplinary meeting or hearing and to present relevant information and evidence.
Incident reports/complaints should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, preferably during the semester in which the event took place.
The Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee may conduct an investigation to determine if the complaint has merit and/or if it can be disposed of by mutual consent of the persons involved on a basis acceptable to the Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee. Such disposition shall be final and there shall be no subsequent proceedings. If the complaint has merit and cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee may participate in any subsequent disciplinary meeting or hearing to resolve the complaint. The Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee reserves the right to reject a complaint where it is not feasible for the University to pursue the complaint.
The Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee will conduct a preliminary review of the complaint to determine whether the alleged misconduct may result in expulsion from the University. The Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life or designee will also determine whether the accused student disputes the facts that the basis of the complaint.
Only those students who are subject to suspension or expulsion are entitled to a hearing before the All- University Court. The Vice President of Student Engagement and Campus Life serves the right to refer any complaint to a University official or committee.