Export Controls
It is the policy of the Western Kentucky University (WKU) to comply fully with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. The WKU Office of Research Integrity is charged with oversight of export control matters, questions, or issues brought to their awareness. Export control laws restrict certain types of information, technologies, and commodities that can be transmitted overseas to individuals, including U.S. citizens, or made available to foreign nationals on U.S. soil. It is also the mission and policy of the WKU to conduct services openly and without exclusions on the publication and dissemination of academic and research activities. It is the responsibility of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and collaborators to be aware of and comply with these laws and the WKU's written instructions and procedures.
Export regulations are very broad and cover all fields of science, engineering, and technology research activities regardless of the funding source. Export control regulations must be followed. Penalties for non-compliance are severe and may be imposed against individual researchers as well as their institutions. Consequently, it is vital for everyone at WKU to comprehend their responsibilities under these regulations and to work with the Office of Research Integrity to ensure that WKU is in compliance.
What is an export? Export Control Definitions Exclusions and Exemptions
Frequently Asked Questions Export Control Regulations Export Control Checklist
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