If a student-athlete chooses to file a grievance against an individual or group, it should be reported to the respective athletics director. If requested, every effort will be made to protect the identity of the person reporting the grievance. It is possible that a student-athlete may initially voluntarily agree to participate in an initiation activity, and that he or she may later decide was an unacceptable hazing activity within a reasonable period of time. It should be noted that a grievance need not be filed for disciplinary action to occur.

The athletics department expects respectful behavior, responsibility, integrity, and civility from all student-athletes at Kentucky State University.

Tobacco

KSU is a tobacco-free campus. This means that the use of any form of tobacco is prohibited on KSU’s campus, University events and University transportation. Tobacco use has many negative effects and leads to high incidents of oral, lung, and other forms of cancer. The use of tobacco is prohibited in connection with any intercollegiate team function. Smokeless tobacco is included in this policy. Kentucky State also strongly encourages its student-athletes to abstain from tobacco use in their private lives.

NCAA Tobacco Policy

As per the NCAA, tobacco use is now prohibited at practices and NCAA sanctioned events for student-athletes, coaches and officials. If found using tobacco (smokeless or otherwise), you will be suspended for the remainder of that practice or game, as per the NCAA.

Gambling

It is hoped that Kentucky State student-athletes will never be involved in a gambling situation. However, because it has occurred at other colleges and universities, it must be addressed. The results of organized gambling involvement can be both severe and tragic for both the individual and the college.

NCAA Rules on Gambling

NCAA Bylaw 10.3 prohibits staff members and student-athletes from knowingly:

1. Providing information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition
2. Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team
3. Accepting a bet on any team representing the institution
4. Participating in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, a parley card, or any other method employed by organized gambling.
5. Soliciting or accepting a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item that has tangible value

Bylaw 10.4 states the following regarding disciplinary action for gambling: “A student-athlete found to have violated the above prohibitions shall be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to appeal, in any sports staff members will be subject to termination.”