Syllabus Statements

In keeping with Policy 4.1.4, Course Syllabi, all course syllabi must include a link to this page, which contains the current standardized statements regarding (1) Accessibility Accommodation; (2) Academic Integrity; and (3) Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, and Prevention.  These statements should be linked rather than copied into the syllabus at length.
 
This page also contains the standardized statement for the Mental/Physical Wellness Resources, which should be both linked and copied into the syllabus in its entirety.
 
Accessibility Accommodation Statement
Eastern Kentucky University strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. Students registered with the Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) should request accommodation letters from the CSA office. The Center for Student Accessibility will email your academic adjustment letter to you, or you may stop by the office for a hard copy. You will provide your letter to the course instructor(s) immediately. We strongly recommend that you discuss the accommodations needed with your instructor(s). Students who need an accommodation for a documented medical, mental health, or learning difference may register online at accessibility.eku.edu/applying-services. If you have questions, you may email the CSA office at accessibility@eku.edu or telephone at (859) 622-2933. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) does not consider pregnancy a disability.​ Students needing accommodations due to pregnancy should contact John Dixon, Chief Human Resources Officer & Interim Title IX Coordinator, at john.dixon@eku.edu or contact the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX at 859-622-8020.

Mental/Physical Wellness Resources
Eastern Kentucky University is committed to the wellbeing of all students.
Students dealing with feelings of sadness or hopelessness, thoughts of harm or suicide, or increased anxiety may utilize the resources below or, for after-hours assistance contact:

EKU Counseling Center After Hours Urgent support line: (859) 622-1303
National Suicide Hotline: (800) 273-8255 or dial 988

We encourage students to contact the following on-campus services for assistance regarding emotional and physical needs:

EKU Student Health Services: (859) 622-1761
EKU Psychology Clinic: (859) 622 2356
EKU Counseling Center: (859) 622-1303
EKU Women’s Health Clinic: (859) 622-1761
 
Academic Integrity Statement
EKU is committed to the Academic Integrity policy in this course.  Students can find this policy at https://policies.eku.edu/sites/policies.eku.edu/files/policies/4.1.3acr_academic_integrity_october_2024.pdf.  For help with understanding how this policy works, contact the Office of Student Conduct at https://studentconduct.eku.edu/.
If not approved by the professor, the use of artificial intelligence to create and submit academic work is a violation of this policy. 

Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, and Prevention Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for students, faculty, administrators, staff, and visitors that is free of all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct. EKU adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Students, staff, administrators, and faculty are entitled to a working environment and educational environment free of discriminatory harassment. This includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, stalking, gender-based discrimination, discrimination against pregnant and parenting students, and gender-based bullying and hazing. EKU supports and promotes a safe, violence-free campus through Green Dot Prevention and Education programming. To learn more about Green Dot, request a presentation, or get involved, go to http://greendot.eku.edu/.

EKU’s commitment also requires those deemed to be a mandated reporter to report any observations of harassment (including online harassment) as well as any notice given by students or colleagues of any of the behaviors noted above. Retaliation against any person who reports discrimination or harassment is also prohibited. EKU’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment may be accessed at https://equity.eku.edu/policy-and-procedure.  If you have experienced or observed sex- or gender-based discrimination or harassment, you can contact one of the confidential resources available at https://titleix.eku.edu/resources. On that website, you also have the option to make a report to the Title IX Coordinator. You may also report directly to the Title IX Coordinator at 859-622-8221 or by emailing john.dixon@eku.edu.

Additional information about Confidential Reporting and Title IX Reporting:

Confidential Reporting:
If a reporting party would like the details of an incident to be kept confidential, the reporting party may speak with:
Student Counseling Center
859-622-1303
Student Health Services
859-622-1761
EKU Psychology Clinic
859-622-2356

Reporting to Title IX:
Reports under the University’s Harassment and Discrimination Policy may be made directly to the Title IX Coordinator by phone, email, in-person, through the mail, or online.  A report to the Title IX Coordinator does not automatically initiate an investigation.  Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator is:
John Dixon
Chief Human Resources Officer
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Jones Building, Room 120
Richmond, KY  40475
Phone:  859-622-8221
john.dixon@eku.edu

Student Success Center
The Student Success Center, located on the ground floor of the library, provides free assistance for all EKU students. You can visit the Student Success Center for tutoring in over 150 courses, as well as other services including mentoring, workshops, study space, computer use, and with any questions related to your college experience. Drop-in visits are welcome, and no appointment is necessary. Visit the Student Success Center or email successcenter@eku.edu for more information.