Director of Athletics: The University officer responsible for oversight, distribution, and enforcement of the Handbook.
Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR): University faculty member designated to ensure academic integrity and compliance between athletics and academics.
NCAA: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, the national governing body for intercollegiate athletics.
SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the athletic conference in which Kentucky State University participates.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC): A representative body of student-athletes providing input on athletic and academic issues and assisting in Handbook review and updates.
The Office of the Director of Athletics drafts and updates the Handbook annually, incorporating input from coaches, compliance staff, the Faculty Athletics Representative, and SAAC.
The draft is reviewed by the Athletics Committee for alignment with University policies and NCAA/SIAC regulations.
The Director of Athletics submits the revised Handbook to the President for interim approval.
The President forwards the Handbook to the Board of Regents for formal approval.
Once approved, the Handbook is distributed electronically and in print to all student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff.
Receipt of the Handbook must be acknowledged by each student-athlete and coach prior to participation in athletic activities.
The Handbook becomes effective immediately upon approval and governs all athletic conduct, eligibility, and participation standards.
Coaches and compliance officers are responsible for monitoring adherence.
The Handbook is reviewed annually prior to the start of the academic year.
Amendments may be proposed by the Director of Athletics, FAR, or SAAC to ensure compliance with updated NCAA/SIAC rules or University policies.
Any significant amendments require re-approval by the President and Board of Regents.