• Possession or use of dangerous materials, including but not limited to explosives, fireworks, incendiary devices, or hazardous substances
  • Storage of weapons or dangerous materials in residence halls, vehicles, or other University-controlled property
  • Any action involving a weapon or dangerous material that endangers or has the potential to endanger the campus community - Any action involving a weapon or dangerous material that endangers or has the potential to endanger the campus community

EXCEPTIONS

Exceptions to this policy may include:

  • Law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their official duties (who are also enrolled as a student)
  • Individuals expressly authorized by the University (such as an official University recognized program)
  • Circumstances permitted under applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy will be addressed through the Kentucky State University Community Standards & Student Rights process. Students are afforded all applicable due process rights, including the presumption of innocence, as outlined in University policy.

The University reserves the right to take immediate action, including Interim Action, when necessary to protect the campus community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

All students are responsible for:

Complying with this policy

Understanding that ignorance of the policy is not a defense

Reporting known or suspected violations to University Officials or University Police

VIOLATIONS

All violations of this policy may be subject to all appropriate administrative and legal action and the Kentucky Penal Code. In addition, student violations are subject to disciplinary and corrective actions including but not limited to expulsion or termination from employment and other appropriate administrative and legal action.

Those who possess Deadly Weapons or Dangerous Material/Instruments in violation of this policy shall be directed to remove their Deadly Weapon or Dangerous Material or their Deadly Weapon or Dangerous Material/Instruments and themselves from the University's property or premises and shall be subject to other appropriate administrative and legal action.

REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

K-Book

Community Standards & Student Rights

Housing Contract

Applicable Kentucky Revised Statutes