Administrative Policies
This is the official source for administrative policies at the University.
Where appropriate, official procedures are listed with the official policy. Departments may have additional practices, standards, or guidelines to control activities at the University, though these guidelines may not contradict the terms of any University policy.
Copies of policies duplicated elsewhere or that are inconsistent with the policies posted here may not be the most up-to-date version and should be disregarded. Older versions of existing policies may be found in the Administrative Policy Archives.
| Policy Name | Policy Number | Category | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graffiti | 02.103.2 | Administration and Finance | |
| The University upholds freedom of expression for all members of the University community. However, Graffiti is not protected speech, and in many cases may be considered the illegal defacement of property, punishable as a crime under Rhode Island General Law (RIGL § 11-44-21.1). In the first and second conviction for this crime a person shall […] | |||
| Hot Work Permitting | 02.110.2 | Administration and Finance | |
| All Hot Work on University of Rhode Island property shall comply with the provisions of this policy and be permitted using the designated form regardless of whether the work is performed by University of Rhode Island employees, contractors, or other parties. Any Hot Work being conducted without a valid Hot Work permit will be immediately […] | |||
| Hunting on University Property | 01.107.1 | General/Governance | |
| Hunting is disallowed on all University Property unless provided by Exceptions as noted. | |||
| Intellectual Property | 01.007.1 | Board of Trustees Policy | |
| The University of Rhode Island (also, University) encourages and promotes research and scholarship based on the traditional principles of the academic profession. Some discoveries, advancements, and innovative approaches may have the potential to be further developed into products or services that have utility beyond the University and that may positively impact the economy of Rhode […] | |||
| International Travel | 01.103.3 | General/Governance | |
| It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to sponsor and support many activities of teaching, study, research, and service in a global context. To that end, the University continues to expand its global footprint, international engagement, and travel activities in accordance with the mission and objectives of the University. | |||
| IT Acceptable Use Policy | 07.103.2 | Information Technology | |
| The computing, digital technology, and digital information resources at the University of Rhode Island support the teaching, learning, research, administrative, public service, and outreach functions of the University. The purpose of this policy is to enable the University to outline the acceptable use of its information systems and set rules to protect The University of […] | |||
| IT Endpoint Protection | 07.102.2 | Information Technology | |
| University-owned electronic devices are strategic and vital assets belonging to the University of Rhode Island. As such, these devices must use appropriate security measures and have appropriate security software installed. | |||
| IT Resources | 07.101.2 | Information Technology | |
| The University of Rhode Island has a responsibility to protect its Information Technology resources from illegal or damaging actions, intentional or unintentional, by either individuals or computer systems. University-owned IT Resources are provided to faculty, staff, and students for University-related purposes, including educational and academic pursuits as well as business operations, and these Users are, […] | |||
| IT Service Protection | 07.104.1 | Information Technology | |
| University of Rhode Island-owned servers, Systems, and third parties together provide vital IT Services to the University of Rhode Island (also, “University”). Administrators of such Systems and services must meet stringent standards that safeguard University Data, protect University-owned IT Resources, and in general support the prevention of disruption to any University business supported by such […] | |||
| Laboratory Move-Ins and Cleanouts | 02.111.3 | Administration and Finance | Procedure |
| The Division of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is responsible for strict compliance with and enforcement of all environmental health and safety laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the University of Rhode Island. Additionally, the University is responsible for the disposal of all Hazardous Waste generated on University property. When laboratories change hands, EH&S often […] | |||