The Key: KU Student Handbook The student handbook, The Key, is published on the university’s website and contains essential information for students regarding policies and procedures including the Student Code of Conduct, Sexual Misconduct Policy, and Hazing Policy. It also contains valuable information regarding residence life policies, personal and fire safety information, student life opportunities, and university support services. All students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the information and policies contained in the student handbook. The Key is available online at www. kutztown.edu/thekey and is also available in PDF and flipbook formats. In addition, a limited number of printed copies are available upon request from the Dean of Students Office (119 Stratton Administration Center or deanofstudents@kutztown.edu). University Identifi cation Card (KU Card) Students are expected to present their KU ID card to a University official upon request in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct’s Student Identification standard as published in The Key, Kutztown’s student handbook. An online version of The Key is available at publications.app.kutztown.edu/thekey. Graduation Rates For information on graduation rates contact the Office of Institutional Research at Kutztown University at (484) 646-4169. Sexual Violence Reporting and Responses Kutztown University has adopted a policy that prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment and interpersonal violence on its campus and other property, as well as in connection with its programs and activities. The university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (https:// app.kutztown.edu/policyregister/Policy/DIV-007), hereinafter referred to as “the Policy”, prohibits dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of sexual misconduct and retaliation. Kutztown encourages all students, faculty and staff to read the full policy since it applies to everyone within the community while implementing the requirements of Title IX and the Clery Act. The Policy defi nes prohibited conduct, provides resources, explains options for reporting, and describes the process by which Kutztown will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of sexual misconduct to eliminate the misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and redress its effects on any individual or the community. Kutztown University issues this statement of policy to inform the community of its comprehensive plan addressing sexual misconduct, educational programs, and procedures that address sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, whether the incident occurs on or off campus and when it is reported to a university official. In this context, KU prohibits the offenses of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and reaffirms its commitment to maintain a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the university community. This section provides statements of policy that are required by the Clery Act. Should there be any discrepancies between these statements and the Policy, the Policy prevails. For more information about sexual misconduct and how Kutztown addresses it, please visit www.kutztown.edu/SexualMisconduct. Kutztown University uses numerous terms in its policies and procedures. Below, find the terms and definitions as provided by the Department of Education and from the State of Pennsylvania criminal statutes. Sexual Assault Under Pennsylvania law, sexual assault occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a Complainant without the Complainant’s consent. The Clery Act defines sexual assault (sexual offenses) as any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Sexual Assault is an offense that meets the definition of Rape, Fondling, Incest or Statutory Rape as used in the FBI’s UCR program and included in Appendix A of 34 CFR Part 668. 25
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