Beer distributors, liquor companies, bars, and night clubs are not permitted to: (1) advertise on campus,
co-sponsor an event with a student organization, (3) advertise on any schedule card, athletic brochure or press guide, or other printed material, (4) provide advertising for University events presented on the radio or television. This may be temporarily lifted by written approval by the President.
4. Kentucky State University does not assume responsibility for unofficial events held on or off campus involving individuals or groups affiliated with the University. However, the University reserves the right to hold students and student organizations accountable for violations of federal, state, and local law by KSU students, or student organization off campus in which said violations adversely affect the University community and/or pursuit of its objectives.
C. Prohibition on Hazing
In accordance with Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) §164.375, Kentucky State University prohibits any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of alcohol or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any organization. Penalties for violation of the hazing policy shall include, but are not limited to:
Student violators will be subject to possible suspension or expulsion from the University or other appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with Community Standards.
Faculty and staff violators will be subject to possible loss of employment or other appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the established policies.
Faculty, staff or student organizations that authorize or contribute to actions that violate this policy may lose University authorization to operate on campus property. Officers of such organizations may be held individually responsible for the actions of their organizations.
Visitors, licensees, and invitees to Kentucky State University who violate this policy will be removed from University property and may be subject to prosecution.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
K-Book
Housing Contract
CONTACTS:
Dean of Students, Interim Vincent Bingham
HISTORY:
Enacted April 13, 2026 as an Interim Policy Approved by Board of Regents, June 12, 2026