procedures shall constitute forfeiture of campus housing and or removal from campus to ensure the community is safe.
Respondent – means a student who has been formally accused of a violation of Community Standards adopted by the Board of Regents of Kentucky State University.
Sanctions Table – the standard sanctions for a campus violation if a student accepts responsibility or if they are found responsible during the conduct process.
Serious Misconduct Violation – a violation of this Community Standards for which the possible sanctions include suspension or expulsion from the University or termination of residence in campus housing.
Student – means an individual currently financially enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour at KSU or a student organization registered pursuant to the policies of KSU.
Student Conduct Hold – an administrative action to limit activity on a Student's University records and prevents the Student from completing University processes such as pre-registration, registration, drop/add, withdrawal, graduation, receiving official transcripts, etc. These holds may be applied to a Student's account to facilitate completion of sanctions; when Interim Action has been taken; and/or when a Student is suspended/expelled; etc.
Student Group – a number of Students associated with each other for a common purpose and who are not classified as a RSO by the University.
Title IX – means Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. sec. 1681 et seq., applicable federal regulations, and binding federal judicial precedent.
University Conduct Board (UCB) – a UCB is a Hearing Body comprised of members appointed by the President or designee that decides findings and recommends sanctions in accordance with appropriate Kentucky law, Community Standards and any additional University Policy. An ex-officio presiding/recording officer will be a non-voting member appointed by the Vice President over Student Affairs or designee. Temporary board members may also be appointed with the approval of the President or designee in the absence of permanent members to ensure due process takes place.
University Premises – all buildings, facilities or grounds owned, leased, operated, controlled or supervised by KSU, including adjacent streets and sidewalks.
University Official – any person employed by the University and authorized to perform administrative or professional duties, including but are not limited to: faculty members, staff members, University Police, Student employees, or other University officer(s).
Zero-Tolerance - Health and Safety Violations - The University has a zero-tolerance policy for health and safety violations. These violations pose a direct threat to the safety, security, and well-being of the campus community and will result in recommendation for removal from campus housing and/or a ban from campus, up to and including suspension or expulsion if a student is found responsible.
Health and safety violations include, but are not limited to, the following: