RE: Emergency Absence Notifications

The Dean of Students Office (including Student Support and Advocacy Services and Disability, Access & Inclusion) reminds our community that we do not provide emergency absence notifications when:

* The emergency or absence is fewer than three days,
* The student can communicate directly with faculty, or
* The student can access proof of absence or a medical appointment through their online portal.

Students are encouraged to contact their instructors directly whenever possible.

For more information, please review University Manual 8.51.15 and the Emergency Academic Support Guidelines.

Supporting Students as Partners

Faculty and staff play a critical role in identifying student needs and guiding them to the right support services. The Dean of Students Office works in close partnership with you to ensure student well-being, accountability, and access.

Quick Links for Faculty & Staff

🛟 Submit a Student of Concern

Refer a student showing signs of distress or disruption.

Report a concern

📩 Bias Report

Report or consult on incidents of bias or identity-based harm.

File a Bias Report

⚖️ Student Conduct Consult

Questions about behavioral disruptions, academic integrity, or classroom concerns?

Contact Community Standards

🫶 Understanding Accommodation Letters

Support students with approved disability accommodations. Learn what to do next.

Faculty Guidance on DAI Letters

📚 FERPA Overview

Understand your responsibilities around student privacy and record sharing.

Review FERPA Guidance

🎓 Title IX & Mandatory Reporting

Know your role as a responsible employee and how to report disclosures.

Title IX Policies

Refer with Confidence

The Dean of Students Office and its affiliated departments are here to consult, coach, and step in when a student needs more support than your role allows. If in doubt, email us (deanofstudents-group@uri.edu) or call 401-874-2098.

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