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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Access | 01.111.01 | Administration and Finance | Procedure |
| The University of Rhode Island (also, “University”) is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination. Consistent with that commitment, the University prohibits all forms of discrimination in all University Programs or Activities and Services. No person shall be denied equal access to Services based on their ability to communicate in the English language (Limited […] | |||
| Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Prohibition | 05.105.1 | Research & Economic Development | |
| This policy addresses the University of Rhode Island’s compliance with the CHIPS and Science Act and related policies and guidance of Federal Research Agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD) policy “Countering Unwanted Foreign Influence in Department-Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education.” | |||
| Nondiscrimination | 01.002.2 | Board of Trustees Policy | Procedure |
| The University of Rhode Island is committed to maintaining an educational and working environment free from discrimination. Consistent with this commitment, the University prohibits all forms of illegal discrimination in all University programs and activities. The University prohibits students, employees, affiliates, volunteers, visitors, and contractors (collectively, “Covered Individuals”) from engaging in illegal discrimination (including discriminatory […] | |||
| Policy on Policies | 01.101.2 | General/Governance | |
| A policy is a high-level statement of guiding principles and standards that articulates an institution’s values, communicates behavioral expectations, standards, and requirements related to a specific topic or area, or that otherwise provides guidance or rules for any component of an institution’s operations. This policy pertains to the development and approval of policies at the […] | |||
| Presidential Performance Review | 01.012.1 | Board of Trustees Policy | |
| It shall be the policy of the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees to review the performance of the President annually. In addition, the Board of Trustees shall customarily conduct a comprehensive presidential performance review prior to the President’s contract renewal. The purpose of the annual review is to enable the President to strengthen […] | |||
| Public-Private Partnership in Research and Development | 01.011.1 | Board of Trustees Policy | |
| This policy provides guidance and standards for the University to grant exemptions― subject to certain conditions and limitations that adequately protect the interests of the University, its students, and Employees, as well as the interests of the State of Rhode Island, its citizens, and the public)―that will allow the University and/or its Employees to engage […] | |||
| Purchasing Regulations – Board of Trustees Procurement Regulations | N/A | Board of Trustees Policy,General/Governance | |
| The purpose of these regulations is to implement the applicable requirements of the State Purchases Act, RIGL Chapter 37-2 applicable to the University of Rhode Island, when acting as a “Public Agency” as defined in the Act and provide policies and procedures thereunder, while also seeking to simply, clarify, and continuously modernize the Procurement system […] | |||
| Purchasing Regulations Notice | N/A | Board of Trustees Policy | |
| The University of Rhode Island Purchasing Department is responsible for all procurement at the University of Rhode Island. In general, procurement activities are governed by the source of funds supporting that purchase. Purchasing procedures have been developed so procurement decisions will be made in the best interest of the University and will be in compliance […] | |||
| Relocation Allowances | 02.117.1 | Administration and Finance | Procedure |
| To be competitive in the employment market and assist new Employees with the transition to the University of Rhode Island (also, University), the University may, as provided in this policy, support moving and relocation expenses for new non-classified Employees through the use of a Relocation Allowance. | |||
| Remote Work | 02.116.2 | Administration and Finance | Procedure |
| The University prides itself on providing an immersive educational environment for both its resident and non-resident students and easy access to all related services for these individuals. To best serve the University’s students and ensure seamless operations, employees are generally required to be physically present during work hours at a University-controlled location. However, the University […] | |||