2026 KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 28 State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) (800692-7459): free help for employees and their family members available 24/7 to help them deal with emotional or family concerns, alcohol or drug abuse, depression and other behavioral health matters, or financial and legal issues. Drug-Free Legislation In addition to this publication and in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act, the University makes available a biennial report which contains specific information concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs, and programs available to help the staff and students who may have related problems. For more information visit Federal Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act - Kutztown University. All new employees are introduced to the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) through the new employee onboarding materials offered by the Department of Human Resources. SEAP is a free and confidential assessment and referral service for PA State System of Higher Education employees and their family members. It provides referrals and face-to-face sessions with a SEAP counselor for a variety of personal and work-related issues including alcohol/drug problems, family concerns, relationship problems, depression, eating disorders, anxiety and more. Current employees also have access to these services. Firearms and Weapons Policy The Kutztown University Possession of Deadly or Offensive Weapons Policy prohibits the possession or carrying of any deadly or offensive weapon by any person in Kutztown University academic buildings, administrative buildings, student residence halls (both university owned or leased), the McFarland Student Union, dining facilities, athletic facilities, recreation centers, or while attending a sporting, entertainment or educational event on the university property or sponsored by the university. A deadly or offensive weapon is defined as any device designed to produce death or serious bodily injury. For the purposes of this policy, deadly and offensive weapons may include, but are not limited to: firearms, loaded or unloaded; pellet, flare, paint, tranquilizer, stun, spear, or dart guns; knives with blades larger than a small folding pocket knife; any cutting instrument where the blade is exposed in an automatic way; daggers or swords; striking instruments including clubs, truncheons, and blackjacks; martial arts weapons, bow and arrow combinations; explosive devices; and ammunition or components to manufacture ammunitions. The following persons are exempt from this policy: • MPOETC Certified Officers of KUPD • Duly appointed law enforcement officers conducting official business • Members of the U.S. Armed Forces when in uniform and conducting official business • Agents of contractors conducting related official business • Persons with a government-issued license to carry a concealed firearm and wish to do so on University property may request an exception to this policy by presenting compelling reasons for their safety by contacting the Kutztown University Chief of Police. Such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. • The full text of the HR-012 Possession of Deadly or Offensive Weapons on the Kutztown University Campus policy is available at: HR-012 - Possession of Deadly or Offensive Weapon... - Kutztown University. The Key, KU’s 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
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