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Date: April, 1989
EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
I. APPLICABLE TO:
New employees.
II. PURPOSE:
To accelerate employee productivity and work performance by providing them with important information concerning State and University policies, procedures, services, and responsibilities.
III. POLICY:
Orientation sessions are conducted monthly for new employees (Faculty orientation is held in August of each year) to acclimate them to working within both the University and the State systems.
IV. PROCEDURE:
The Director of Personnel Services is responsible for notifying new employees of the orientation date.
Administrative Leave is granted to participants attending a session held during their normal working hours.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
The University’s Organizational Structure and Governance System
State of Rhode Island Merit System Law and Personnel Rules
Board of Governors’ Personnel Rules
The University’s Personnel Services
Policies and Procedures
Compensation and Benefits
Public Safety and Health
Affirmative Action/EEO and Sexual Harassment Training
V. MATERIALS/HANDOUTS
Employee Orientation Packet.
