1. Policy

Kentucky State University seeks to foster a working environment in which people are treated with respect and fairness, and without any potential for conflict of interest or an appearance of favoritism. In keeping with this workplace philosophy, it is important to reflect upon the realities of today's multi-professional, dual-career families in a manner that addresses nepotism concerns but does not inhibit the ability of the University to hire the best qualified individuals.

Nepotism is generally inconsistent with the University’s longstanding policy of making employment decisions based solely on unit needs and individual qualifications, skills, ability, and performance. All employment decisions made at Kentucky State University should be based on individual merit. The University will consider employment of family member as it considers other external applicants.

While this policy prohibits certain workplace relationships, the University does recognize the possible advantages of employing members of the same family or domestic partner unit and is supportive of such when not in violation of this policy.

The University requires full disclosure of any relationships as defined herein at the time of initial employment or at any time such a relationship develops during the course of employment.

Employment includes regular and temporary full- and part-time employment, student employment and work-study, and graduate and other assistant programs.

The employment of relatives within the University is not precluded, as long as the employment is in compliance with all University policies regarding employment qualifications, performance, promotion, and management of situations where nepotism, or the appearance of nepotism, is possible.