The university is governed by the Board of Trustees. The university chancellor leads the administration, the vice chancellor manages the fiscal affairs and the provost serves as the chief academic and budgetary officer.

MKU is devoted to the goal of offering a superior, high performance workforce that is focused on continuous improvement. As a faculty member and staff, you are where you are because you are the best in your respective area of knowledge and expertise.

The university fosters an environment in which its students can develop mature and independent judgment and an appreciation of the range and diversity of human achievement.

Faculty and Staff members play a significant role in students' lives- as teachers, advisors, mentors, and friends. For high achieving students, that means someone is always on hand to suggest new challenges. For students who may be struggling, it means having access to professors who will take the time to help, to encourage, to listen, and (sometimes) to push. MKU strives at providing the best support to faculty and staff so that they can give their best input.