ARTICLE II

Powers and Duties

Section 2.1: The Board of Regents, in governing the affairs of Kentucky State University, shall:

  • Appoint the President of the University, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board according to such terms as may be mutually agreeable to the Board and the President;
  • Review and evaluate, on an annual basis, the performance of the President of the University according to the general and specific procedures, processes, and objectives approved by the President and the Board as presented at the outset of each academic year;
  • Engage outside advisors and counsel, in its discretion, to assist it in carrying out its duties, including, but not limited to, the evaluation of the President;
  • Approve the employment of faculty members at the administrative level, and staff employees at the vice-presidential level and above, and fix their compensation and tenure of service upon the recommendation of the President and prior to any offer of employment, except that the President may conditionally appoint such persons for a ninety-day period;
  • Approve all administrative employment contracts offered to University employees prior to execution by the parties;

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