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