May 20, 2024  
University Handbook 2023 - 2024 
    
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  Section 1 - Institutional Purpose and Organization
  1.1 - Institutional Vision and Mission
  1.2 - University System of Georgia
  1.3 - Kennesaw State University’s Administrative Officers and Organization
  Section 2 - Advising
  2.1 - Policy Statement on Advising
  2.2 - Advisor Responsibilities
  Section 3 - Shared Governance and Committees
  3.1 - Constituencies Involved in Shared Governance
  3.1.1 - University Bodies
  3.1.2 - University Standing Committees
  3.2 - General Faculty Meeting
  3.3 - University System of Georgia Advisory Committees
  3.4 - Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE)
  3.5 - Departmental Bylaws and Department Faculty Councils
  3.6 - College Bylaws and College Faculty Councils
  3.7 - Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Review and Approval Process
  3.7.1 - Academic Program Coordination
  3.7.2 - Curriculum Review Process
  3.8 - Workflow for Changes to University and Faculty Handbooks and Catalogs
  Section 4 - Services and Facilities
  4.1 - Library
  4.2 - Writing Center
  4.3 - University Information Technology Services (UITS)
  4.4 - Campus Services
  4.5 - Computer Labs
  4.6 - Indoor and Outdoor Campus Facilities
  4.7 - Health Promotion and Wellness
  4.8 - Emergency and After-Hours Assistance
  Section 5 - Personnel, Fiscal, and Institutional Policies
  5.1 - Reaffirmation of Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Policies
  5.2 - Workplace Policies and Procedures
  5.2.1 - Intellectual Diversity and Interpersonal Relations Position Statement
  5.2.2 - Intellectual Property Policy
  5.2.3 - Allegations of Scholarly Misconduct
  5.2.4 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  5.2.5 - Diversity Vision Statement
  5.2.6 - Position Statement on Environmental Awareness
  5.2.7 - Mission Statement on Occupational Health and Safety
  5.2.8 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  5.2.9 - Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
  5.2.10 - Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Policy
  5.2.11 - Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment
  5.2.12 - Processing, Investigation, and Resolution of Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
  5.2.13 - Visits by Children
  5.2.14 - Parking and Traffic Regulations
  5.2.15 - Amorous Relationships
  5.2.16 - Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  5.2.17 - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  5.2.18 - Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
  5.2.19 - Campus Carry
  5.2.20 - Freedom of Expression
  5.3 - Release of Student Information
  5.4 - Handling Disruptive Students
  5.5 - Awarding Posthumous Degrees or Certificates
  5.5.1 - Posthumous Degrees
  5.5.2 - Posthumous Certificates of Achievement
  5.6 - Appeals
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5.2.5 - Diversity Vision Statement

It is our vision to create a strong multicultural and diverse educational environment at KSU in order to increase student satisfaction and to promote an understanding and awareness of people from various backgrounds upon graduation. In this way, KSU students will be educated for and can effectively compete in the global society.