POLICY TITLE: Workplace Violence Policy

VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER:

ENTITIES AFFECTED: Faculty Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: Office of the President

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 8, 2024

REVISED FROM:

2013 Human Resources Policy Manual

POLICY STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (KSU) strives to provide a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, and visitors. KSU prohibits any form of violence by or against any employee, student, vendor, or visitor. Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Moreover, violation of this policy may result in criminal prosecution.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT:

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Causing physical injury to another person;
• Making threatening remarks;
• Displaying aggressive or hostile behavior that creates a reasonable fear of injury to another person or