POLICY TITLE: Separation & Retreat

APPLIES TO: Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Members with Senior Academic Administrative Appointments ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of the President Office of the Provost Office of General Counsel Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

POLICY STATEMENT:

This Separation & Retreat Policy governs all voluntary and involuntary separations from senior academic administrative positions by faculty members who hold tenured or tenure-track appointments. Senior academic administrators are administrative faculty members who primarily perform work related to the management of the educational and operational activities of KSU. Nearly all senior-level administrative appointments are made at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority. Consequently, most senior-level administrative appointments may be terminated at any time, with or without cause. However, the termination of a senior academic administrative appointment does not automatically terminate an underlying tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment held by the administrator. This policy outlines the procedures and conditions for such transitions.