Sep 17, 2024  
University Handbook 2024- 2025 
    
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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 - Advisor Responsibilities
  2.2 - Policy Statement on Advising
  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 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  5.2.2 - ADA Reasonable Accommodations Policy
  5.2.3 - Freedom of Expression
  5.2.4 - Intellectual Diversity and Interpersonal Relations Position Statement
  5.2.5 - Diversity Vision Statement
  5.2.6 - Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
  5.2.7 - Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Policy
  5.2.8 - Amorous Relationships
  5.2.9 - Sexual Misconduct Policy
  5.2.10 - AAUP Statement on Sexual Harassment
  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 - Campus Health and Safety
  5.3.1 - Parking and Traffic Regulations
  5.3.2 - Campus Carry
  5.3.3 - Visits by Children & Programs Serving Minors
  5.3.4 - Position Statement on Environmental Awareness
  5.3.5 - Environmental Occupational Safety (EOS)
  5.3.6 - Mission Statement on Occupational Health and Safety
  5.3.7 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  5.3.8 - Processing, Investigation, and Resolution of Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
  5.4 - Students
  5.4.1 - Release of Student Information
  5.4.2 - Handling Disruptive Students
  5.4.3 - Posthumous Degrees
  5.4.4 - Posthumous Certificates of Achievement
  5.5 - Scholarly Conduct
  5.5.1 - Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  5.5.2 - Intellectual Property Policy
  5.5.3 - Allegations of Scholarly Misconduct
  5.6 - Appeals
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5.2.4 - Intellectual Diversity and Interpersonal Relations Position Statement

Kennesaw State University is an educational community comprised of individuals from different ethnic, racial, and religious groups and of different genders, political beliefs, ages, abilities, and sexual orientations. In light of this diversity, Kennesaw State University is resolved to contribute to the development of an integrated, pluralistic society in which individuals model and support humaneness and respect for the individual.

Kennesaw State University is committed to a diversity of intellectual viewpoints. We trust in a genuine, free marketplace of ideas where faculty and students are encouraged to express their considered opinions openly. We further believe that this intellectual exchange is healthy, democratic, and produces new insights. The exchange of ideas is also a splendid means of encouraging “critical thinking” as long as it is conducted within an atmosphere that respects the dignity of all concerned.

The University is committed to providing quality education, which is enhanced by the perspectives provided by individuals and groups with varying backgrounds and views. Racism, sexism, and other discriminatory attitudes and behaviors impede learning and working. Conversely, respect for differences enhances educational and work experiences. Kennesaw State University is dedicated to creating an environment that cherishes and nourishes this diversity.