Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC, 20202-4605
In addition, the University has the right to disclose certain information about its students to third parties without the student's consent. This information includes:
student's name, addresses, telephone numbers, campus e-mail address, major and minor fields of study, dates of attendance, classification, degrees, and awards received, previous educational institutions attended, student organization participation, participation in University-recognized organizations and activities, height and weight of athletic team members, pictures, and dean's and president's lists.
However, FERPA also grants you the right to refuse to permit the University to disclose this information to others without your consent. If you wish to instruct the University not to disclose directory information about you, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 502-597-6234.
Alcohol Policy Statement
The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property is subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and University policy developed in keeping with this policy. The University expects that all community members shall obey these laws and policy. The University promotes an environment where alcohol is unavailable to underage students and where alcohol education and counseling programs are available.
Drug-Free Policy Statement
The University is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff through its compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. In accordance with these laws, students are to take note of the standards of conduct that shall be applicable while on University property, on University business or at University sponsored activities.
University policy, federal laws, state laws, and local ordinances prohibit students, faculty, and staff from unlawfully possessing, using, dispensing distributing, or manufacturing of illicit drugs on University property, on University business and/or at University sponsored activities. Any student, faculty, or staff who violates the University’s standards of conduct shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or termination.