KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

POLICY TITLE: Emergency Conditions Policy

VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER:

ENTITIES AFFECTED: Faculty Staff Students

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of Human Resources

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 9, 2024

REVISED FROM: 2013 Human Resources Policy Manual

POLICY STATEMENT:

It is the intention of Kentucky State University (KSU) to remain in operation at all times. However, some emergency conditions require KSU to suspend operations in whole or in part in order to ensure the safety of its employees and students. This policy sets forth KSU's plans in the event that emergency conditions require the suspension of operations.

PROCESS:

Decisions Regarding Suspension of Operations and Class Cancellation

The decision to close KSU must be made by the President or his or her designee. If a decision to close is made before the start of the workday, employees and students will be notified via KSU alerts.