REGULATION TITLE: Student Employment

APPLIES TO: Students Supervisors of Student Employees

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: President Koffi C. Akakpo

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 13, 2026

NEXT REVIEW DATE: July 13, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

It is the practice of Kentucky State University (KSU) to employ students in certain situations, as KSU believes that actual work experience can enhance the success of its students. This regulation establishes the guidelines concerning the employment of students. KSU seeks to provide employment opportunities to eligible students whenever possible, provided that students meet the requirements of the available positions. All policy and regulation requirements for employment at KSU shall also apply to students seeking employment at KSU.

DEFINITIONS:

Student Employee: an individual who is currently enrolled in credit-bearing coursework for the term employed at Kentucky State University and who is working in a part-time non-exempt position designated as a student position.

• Student Position examples include, but are not limited to, Resident Assistant (RA); Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA), Institutional Work Study (IWS), Federal Work Study (FWS), Peer Tutor, Student Lab Assistant (SLA), Library Assistant (LA) and Student Internship.