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. 

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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 Policy on the Rights of Students Pursuant to FERPA: The purpose of this policy is to provide students — and anyone who maintains, accesses, or otherwise uses education records on behalf of the University — clear expectations to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”). This draft policy is posted for community comments from September 24 through October 7.

Draft Policy on Tuition, Fees, and Charges: The purpose of this policy is to enhance clarity and transparency regarding the process for approving changes to tuition, fees, or charges at the University of Rhode Island. In fulfillment of its responsibility to ensure effective management of the University’s fiscal resources, the URI Board of Trustees seeks to maintain broad access to educational opportunities while appropriately factoring the market value and delivery costs associated with programs.

This policy upholds the Board of Trustees’ final authority over the setting of all tuition and mandatory fees, while delegating to the President the approval of tuition rates for URI Online and academic student exchange programs. The policy replaces policy numbers F-11 and F-15 of the RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner as they formerly related to URI. This draft policy is posted for community comments from September 24 through October 7.

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Prior Submitted Comments

Prior Community Comments:
Policy on Research Misconduct – submitted comments