KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents

DATE:July 19, 2018
SUBJECT:Approval of Amended Presidential Employment Contract
FROM:Office of the General Counsel
ACTION ITEM:Seeks Approval of Amended Presidential Employment Contract

BACKGROUND: On or about April 12, 2017, KSU and Dr. Brown entered into an employment agreement, effective May 15, 2017. The contract had a term of three (3) years with a one (1) year extension.

KRS 164.360(2) prohibits a university president’s contract from exceeding four (4) years. President Brown completed one year of the contract on May 15, 2018. Therefore, the contract may be amended to include a four (4) year term.

The contract term is amended to a four (4) year term, effective upon approval at the July 19, 2018 Board Meeting.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: President Brown completed a full year of the employment agreement on May 14, 2018. The employment agreement may be amended to include a four (4) year term effective upon approval at the July 19, 2018 Board Meeting.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:

Goal [1] Enhance Student Enrollment, Improve Student Life and Engagement, and Improve Student Advising and Career Development.

Goal [2] Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.

Goal [3] Increase the University's Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.

Goal [4] Enhance the Impact of External Relations and Development.