Lewd Conduct – behavior that a reasonable person would consider lewd, indecent, or obscene that occurs on University Premises or at University or sponsored functions. This responsibility also applies to events sponsored and supervised by Student Groups or RSOs.
Hazardous Materials – unauthorized use or possession of fireworks or incendiary, dangerous, or noxious devices or materials on University Premises or at University-sponsored activities.
Obstructive Conduct – obstruction or disruption that interferes with the freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on University Premises or at University sponsored activities.
Weapons – unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any weapon on University Premises or at University-sponsored activities.
Student Groups and RSOs may be charged with violations of this Community Standards without regard to whether members of such groups or organizations are individually charged with violations arising from the same occurrences.
A Student Group or RSO and its officers, leaders, or any identifiable spokespersons may be held collectively or individually responsible when violations of this Community Standards by those associated with the Student Group or RSO have received the tacit or overt consent or encouragement of the Student Group or RSO or of the Student Group's or RSO's leaders, officers, or identifiable spokespersons.
Student Groups and RSOs may be held accountable collectively if any of these situations apply: An alleged violation was committed by one or more members of a Student Group or RSO; an alleged violation was committed by one or more members of a Student Group or RSO or an RSO's funds were used to finance the activity; an alleged violation occurred as a result of a Student Group or RSO sponsored function.
When a Student Group or RSO is the Respondent, the president or equivalent officer of the Student Group or RSO shall represent the Student Group or RSO unless the president or equivalent officer petitions and receives written approval from the Director of Community Standards and Care (or designee) to substitute another Student officer to represent the Student Group or RSO.
Any member of the University community, including Students, visitors, parents, or alumni may file a complaint alleging Student misconduct. Complaints are filed by completing an incident report form, which is available online or at the Office of Community Standards and Care. Reports of violations of the Sexual Misconduct Policy should be made to the KSU Office of Title IX, the KSU Police, or by filling out an incident report form on the Office of Community Standards and Care website. Complaints related to possible Student Sexual Misconduct/Harassment are addressed by the Offices for Title IX and/or Community Standards and Care.
Federal and state laws and University policy prohibit the taking of retaliatory measures against any individual who files a complaint in good faith. Retaliation against an individual for raising an allegation of sexual or gender-based harassment, for cooperating in an investigation of such a complaint, or for opposing discriminatory practices is prohibited. Submitting a complaint that is not in good faith or providing false or misleading information in any investigation of complaints is also prohibited.
The University recognizes that a Student who is under the influence of alcohol and or drugs at the time of an incident may be hesitant to make a report because of a threat of student conduct sanctions for their own violation of Community Standards. A Student who reports Sexual Misconduct, either as a Complainant, Complaining Witness, or third party witness, will not face student conduct charges under Community Standards of Community Standards and Student Rights for drug or alcohol use. Submitting a complaint that is not in good faith or providing false or misleading information in any investigation of complaints is prohibited, and may be a violation of Community Standards