POLICY TITLE: Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy

APPLIES TO: Faculty Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

Kentucky State University (KSU) requires all employees and members of its Board of Regents to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in their interactions with vendors, colleagues, professional organizations, and other external entities. This policy establishes guidelines to ensure employees and Regents avoid activities or relationships that conflict with KSU's interest or harm its reputation, including conflicts of interest and commitment.

A situation in which an employee's or Regent's personal interests, or those of their immediate family, could impair their impartiality, objectivity, or effectiveness in performing KSU duties.