Sexual Misconduct
Subjecting another person to any form of sexual harassment or abuse. Sexual misconduct can be committed physically and verbally, as well as through visual communications and social media. Offenses of this nature, and the procedures for resolving them, are outlined in the University's Title IX Policy.
Theft
Unlawfully taking property belonging to the University, another organization, or another person. Attempting to take another's property also constitutes a violation.
Trespassing
Unauthorized entry into, or unauthorized use of, any University property or facility. This includes, but is not limited to, failing to comply with residence hall visitation policies and failing to comply with policies outlined in the University Housing contract.
Tobacco
Kentucky State University is a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus. Therefore, it is a violation to use tobacco products on all University-owned property. The University defines tobacco as any lit or unlit cigarette, e-cigarette, vape pen, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, or any other smoking product. Smokeless or spit tobacco, dip, chew, snuff, or snus, in any form, are also prohibited. Property for the purpose of this policy includes buildings and structures, grounds, enclosed bridges and walkways, parking structures, parking lots, and vehicles, as well as personal vehicles in these areas.
Weapons
It is a violation of University policy to possess a deadly weapon on any University property. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, tasers/stun guns, pellet guns, BB guns, airsoft guns, paintball guns, explosives, fireworks, and other deadly weapons or replica weapons.
Violation of University Policies
Violating—or encouraging or assisting someone in violating—any rule, regulation, or policy established by the Board of Regents, the President of the University, or an authorized representative within any college, division, department, office, or any other authorized University employee within the scope of his or her authority. Such rules, regulations, and policies will be published, posted, or otherwise publicized in a fashion that allows students the opportunity to attain adequate knowledge of such information.
Violation of Law
Committing any act, whether on campus or off campus, that adversely impacts or interferes with the University's normal function, or which endangers the general welfare of the University community, and that also constitutes a violation of federal, state, and/or local laws or regulations.
The foregoing examples are illustrative and are not to be considered an exhaustive list of possible violations. Any act that violates the principles of honesty and fairness, or damages the facilities that support the academic environment, including acts that do not fit neatly into any one of the aforementioned examples, may invoke the disciplinary process.