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University Governance

The Board of Regents of Kentucky State University is responsible for overseeing the mission and leadership of the University.

The Board of Regents of Kentucky State University is responsible for setting priorities and long-term plans for Kentucky State University.

The Board of Regents of Kentucky State University is legally responsible for the performance and oversight of Kentucky State University.

The Board of Regents is responsible for the employment, compensation, and evaluation of the President of Kentucky State University.

The Foundation's Relationship to the University

The Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to raise, manage, distribute, and steward private resources to support the various missions of the University.

The Kentucky State University Foundation's Board of Trustees is responsible for the control and management of all assets of the Foundation, including the prudent management of all gifts consistent with donor intent.

The Foundation is responsible for the performance and oversight of all aspects of its operations based on a comprehensive set of Bylaws that clearly address the Foundation Board's fiduciary responsibilities, including expectations of individual Board Members based upon ethical guidelines and policies.

The Foundation is responsible for the employment, compensation, and evaluation of all its employees, including the Foundation Chief Executive.

The President of Kentucky State University, however, shall be the principal fundraiser for the University.

The University's Relationship to the Foundation

The President of the University is responsible for communicating the Kentucky State University's priorities and long-term plans, as approved by Kentucky State University Board of Regents, to the Foundation.

The University recognizes that the Foundation is a private corporation with the authority to keep all records and data confidential consistent with the law.

The Foundation's Chief Executive will be able to meet with the University's senior administrative team who are compensated by the University at agreed upon times throughout the calendar year and the Foundation will make an annual report to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents in accordance with University policy.

The University shall include the Foundation as an active and prominent participant in the strategic planning for the University.

The President of the University may attend meetings of the Foundation.