KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
DATE:March 4, 2021
SUBJECT:Approval of Nepotism Policy
FROM:GOVERNANCE
ACTION ITEM:YES
BACKGROUND: Kentucky State University currently has several existing statements/policies relating to nepotism contained within the following documents:
Kentucky State University Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct (Employment of Relatives) - Kentucky State University Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct (Employment of Relatives)
Kentucky State University Human Resource Policy Manual, updated March 26, 2012 (Section 20.2 Employment of Relatives)
Kentucky State University Faculty Handbook, as revised on August 27, 2019, (Sections 2.4.2.1)
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: The Office of Human Resources located reviewed and compiled all existing policies relating to nepotism. Because the nepotism policy is located in three (3) separate policy documents with slight non-materials differences without detailed process and procedural mechanisms for enforcement, the Office of Human Resources reviewed, complied, and drafted the attached draft policy and procedure that would result in a fair and equitable enforcement and would comply with KRS 164.360(2).
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:
Goal: Increase the University's Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency
Goal: Obtain Maximum Institutional Effectiveness through the Implementation of a Continuous Quality Improvement Process framed within the seven Baldrige Performance Excellence in Education criteria. Goals, Objectives, Timelines for Deployment and Results, and Responsibilities
COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: N/A
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: N/A
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A