• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Additional holidays or administrative closings may be declared by the University President. Employees should refer to the official Holiday Schedule posted on the HR website each year for specific dates.
Statutory Benefits
- Retirement Plans: Participation required in either the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA/KERS), or an Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) such as Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) or Corebridge Financial, based on job classification.
- Social Security (FICA): Employee and employer contributions in accordance with federal law.
- Workers' Compensation: Coverage for work-related injuries or illnesses, with claims processed under Kentucky statutes.
Additional Benefits
- Voluntary Retirement Savings: Employees may also contribute to voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) plans through TRS, TIAA, or Corebridge.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
Faculty Handbook
Holiday Schedule
KSU Human Resources Policies and Benefit Guide
CONTACTS:
| Subject | Office | Telephone | E-mail |
|---|
| General Questions | Human Resources | (502) 597-6667 | human.resources@kysu.edu |
HISTORY:
| Revision Type | Date of Issuance/Revision | Drafter(s)/Editor(s) |
|---|
| Issued (New Policy) | September 2025 | Kendra Herve |