REGULATION TITLE: Termination

APPLIES TO: Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: President Koffi C. Akakpo

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 21, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: July 21, 2027

Employment for staff at Kentucky State University (KSU) is on an at-will basis. This means either KSU or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason or for no reason. This regulation establishes the guidelines for the separation of employment to ensure all termination decisions are handled responsibly and consistently.

At-will employment refers to KSU's right to terminate the employment of any employee at any time for any lawful reason—or for no reason at all—and the right of an employee to terminate his or her employment with KSU at any time and for any reason, or for no reason at all.

Involuntary termination refers to the termination of an employee's employment at KSU due to a decision by KSU.