Employees
The departmental hierarchy is an important view of KSU’s organizational structure. It depicts the departmental reporting relationships and represents a clear view of the work being performed within the university. The hierarchy supports KSU’s mission by promoting transparency, facilitating communication, and clarifying decision-making pathways.
There are 5 levels in the department hierarchy based upon the existing organization of university academic and administrative functions.
- Level 1: President
- Level 2: Division (Cabinet level - directly reports to the President)
- Level 3a: Academic College OR 3b: Business Unit
- Level 4: Department (OR Research Center OR Institute)
- Level 5: Ancillary Department (OR Research Center OR Institute)
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Academic College: A major academic unit led by a Dean, overseeing related departments and programs. |
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Business Unit: A major administrative unit managing key operational functions. |
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Department: A specialized academic or administrative unit within a college, business unit, or division. It focuses on a specific discipline or function and is responsible for delivering programs, services, or operations aligned with its area of expertise. Departments are usually staffed by faculty or professional employees and have at least one physical location. |
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Ancillary Department: A department recognized as providing support to the primary activities or operations within the scope assigned to a parent Department. |
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Research Center: Supports research and continuing education. Typically affiliated with a department and does not offer credit courses or degrees. |
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Institute: More formalized structure and potentially autonomous. May offer credit courses and degree program. |