Administrative policies are developed by members of the University community as well as the University’s leadership to address operational matters, compliance, university infrastructure (including IT and physical plant) and other business concerns.
Information on the Administrative Policy Committee and a flowchart detailing the general Administrative Policy development process can be found below.
Community Comments
To increase community engagement in the University of Rhode Island Administrative Policy development process, draft Administrative Policies (both new and revised) are available for community input for a period of 12-14 days prior to their review by the Administrative Policy Committee. We welcome feedback from students, staff, and faculty across the University. Announcements regarding draft policies available for community comment are issued in RhodyToday, and members of the University community may request email notifications by contacting csbarker@uri.edu.
Draft Revisions to the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees Procurement Regulations: Revisions to the URI Board of Trustees Procurement Regulations were initiated in response to increased competition thresholds from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) effective October 1, 2025. Among other edits, the revisions initiate annual adjustments to the small purchase thresholds based upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as authorized by R.I.G.L. § 16-32-2(e)(1). These draft regulations are posted for community comment from December 23, 2025 through January 6, 2026. Please note that page references in the Table of Contents have not yet been updated.
Draft Revisions to the Policy on Sexual Misconduct: The purpose of this revised Board of Trustees policy is to eliminate, prevent, and address conduct that constitutes Sexual Misconduct at the University. This policy describes the prohibited conduct, sets standards by which the University will manage allegations regarding Sexual Misconduct, and defines roles and responsibilities for all parties involved. Revisions were undertaken to reflect amended definitions relating to sexual battery and other offenses under The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program (NIBRS). This draft policy is posted for community comment from December 23, 2025 through January 6, 2026.
Prior Submitted Comments
Submitted community comments (and responses to them) will be posted below for 30 days following a related policy’s approval. Following this posting period, submitted comments remain available upon request by contacting policies-group@uri.edu.
Prior Community Comments:
The Policy on Tuition, Fees, and Charges (01.019.1) was approved by the URI Board of Trustees on November 9, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. The draft policy was posted for community comment from September 24 through October 7, 2025. Submitted comments and responses to those comments are posted here.