Tobacco

KSU is a tobacco-free campus. This means that any form of tobacco is prohibited on KSU’s campus, University events and transportation. Tobacco use has many negative effects and leads to high incidents of oral, lung, and other forms of cancer. The use of tobacco is prohibited in connection with any intercollegiate team function. Smokeless tobacco is included in this policy. Kentucky State also strongly encourages its student-athletes to abstain from tobacco use in their private lives.

NCAA Tobacco Policy

As per the NCAA, tobacco use is now prohibited at practices and the NCAA sanctioned events for student-athletes, coaches, and officials. If found using tobacco (smokeless or otherwise), you will be suspended for the remainder of that practice or game, as per the NCAA.

Sports Wagering Activities

It is hoped that Kentucky State student-athletes will never be involved in a gambling situation. However, because it has occurred at other colleges and universities, it must be addressed. The results of organized gambling involvement can be severe and tragic for the individual and the college.

NCAA Rules on Sports Wagering Activities

NCAA Bylaw 10.3 prohibits staff members and student-athletes from knowingly:

1. Providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition
2. Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate, amateur or professional team
3. Accepting a bet on any team representing the institution
4. Participating in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parley card, or any other method employed by organized gambling.
5. Soliciting or accepting a bet on any intercollegiate, amateur or professional competition for any item that has tangible value

Bylaw 10.4 states the following regarding disciplinary action for sports wagering activities:

“Prospective or enrolled student-athletes found in violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal to the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee for restoration of eligibility.”

Sexual Harassment

Kentucky State University does not tolerate sexual harassment of students, faculty, or staff members and responds to every complaint providing proper remediation when harassment is determined. Complaints of sexual harassment will be treated and investigated with full regard for the University’s due process requirement. This policy is in keeping with the University’s commitment to the principle of equal educational and occupational opportunities for all persons and to positive action towards the elimination of discrimination in all phases of university life.