APPLIES TO: Students, Faculty, Staff, and all others who use KSU email resources

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Department of Information Technology (IT)

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

Kentucky State University (KSU) provides an official email system to support its educational, research, and administrative mission. All data transmitted or stored in the university's email system is the property of the University. This policy establishes the framework for the use of KSU email, defines the university's access rights, and clarifies the legal status of email records to ensure compliance, security, and responsible use.

The official electronic messaging system and resources provided by KSU for communication.

Limited personal use of the University Email System that does not interfere with university operations, burden KSU with incremental costs, or interfere with the user's employment or other obligations to KSU.