Policies and Documents Organized by Area
Functional Group | Governing Document And Associated Forms |
Type of Document | Document Owner | Most Recent Approval Date |
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Administration | Class Cancellation/College Closing | policy | Administration and Finance | 2013 |
Administration | Event-Related Temporary Signage | policy | Administration and Finance | 2010 |
Administration | Operation of College Vehicles | policy | Facilities and Operations | 2015 |
Administration | Use of Outdoor Campus Facilities by Third Parties as a Forum for Speech | policy | Facilities and Operations | 2015 |
Administration | Research | policy | Office of Research and Grants Administration | 2014 |
Administration | Public Art and Campus Beautification | executive action | President's Office | 2010 |
Administration | Rental and Use of College Facilities (Event Management System) | policy | President's Office | 2010 |
Administration | Faculty-Led Field Trip-Travel Health History Form | form | Professional Studies and Continuing Education, AVP for Finance | 2014 |
Administration | Faculty-Led Field Trip-Travel Participant Agreement | form | Professional Studies and Continuing Education, AVP for Finance | 2014 |
Administration | Faculty-Led Field Trip-Travel Request Form | form | Professional Studies and Continuing Education, AVP for Finance | 2014 |
Administration | Faculty-Led Field Trip and Travel Risk Management | policy | Professional Studies and Continuing Education, AVP for Finance | 2014 |
Administration | Faculty-Led Local Field Trip Requirements and Recommendations | policy | Professional Studies and Continuing Education, AVP for Finance | 2014 |
Administration | Overnight Parking | policy | Security and Safety | 2016 |
Administration | Weapons on Campus | policy | Security and Safety | 2016 |
Administration | Parking | procedure | Security and Safety | 2015 |
Administration | Lost or Abandoned Property | policy | Student Union | 2016 |
Administration | Reporting Policy Child Abuse or Neglect | policy | Administration and Finance | 2019 |
Functional Group | Governing Document And Associated Forms | Type of Document | Document Owner | Most Recent Approval Date |
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College Advancement | Alumni Association | policy | Alumni Affairs | 2013 |
College Advancement | Gifts to the College of Tangible and Real Property – Due Diligence Form | form | College Advancement and External Relations | 2015 |
College Advancement | College Advancement Confidentiality Agreement | policy | College Advancement and External Relations | 2010 |
College Advancement | College Advancement | policy | College Advancement and External Relations | 2010 |
College Advancement | Gifts to the College of Tangible and Real Property | policy | College Advancement and External Relations | 2015 |
College Advancement | Naming Opportunities for Recognition of Individuals and Entities | policy | College Advancement and External Relations | 2010 |
College Advancement | For VIP notification please contact: College Events and Engagement at 401-456-8900 or events@corporatefilmfest.com. | College Events and Engagement | 2019 | |
College Advancement | VIP Guest Visits | policy | College Events and Engagement | 2010 |
College Advancement | RIC Foundation | policy | RIC Foundation | 2014 |
Functional Group | Governing Document And Associated Forms | Type of Document | Document Owner | Most Recent Approval Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Finance | Accounting Office | policy | Accounting Office | 2015 |
Finance | Travel by College Employees | policy | Accounting Office | 2013 |
Finance | Capitalization | policy | AVP Finance and Controller | 2012 |
Finance | Petty Cash | policy | Controller | 2013 |
Finance | Intellectual Property | policy | President's Office | 2011 |
Finance | Purchasing | procedure | Purchasing Office | 2011 |
Functional Group | Governing Document And Associated Forms | Type of Document | Document Owner | Most Recent Approval Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Human Resources | Travel by Candidates for Employment | procedure | Accounting Office | 2013 |
Human Resources | Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action | policy | Affirmative Action | 2012 |
Human Resources | Illegal Harassment | More Information | policy | Affirmative Action | 2013 |
Human Resources | Statement on Personal Relationships | statement | Council of RIC | 2009 |
Human Resources | Leave for Administrative Service | policy | Human Resources | 2015 |
Human Resources | Personal Relationships | policy | Human Resources | 2014 |
Human Resources | Service Recognition | practice | Human Resources | 2014 |
Human Resources | Search Committee Guide for Faculty Hiring | procedure | Human Resources | 2021 |
Human Resources | College Flags at Half-Staff | practice | President's Office | 2013 |
Human Resources | Emeritus Appointments | practice | President's Office | 2014 |
Functional Group | Governing Document And Associated Forms | Type of Document | Document Owner | Most Recent Approval Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Information Technology | Guidelines for Protecting Your Mobile Device | guideline | Information Services | 2013 |
Information Technology | Guidelines for Protecting Your Personal Information Online | guideline | Information Services | 2013 |
Information Technology | Employee Network/Email Account Provisioning | policy | Information Services | 2015 |
Information Technology | Portable Telecommunication Devices Used for College Business | policy | Information Services | 2014 |
Information Technology | Responsible Computing | policy | Information Services | 2013 |
Information Technology | Requests for Student Records and Information | policy | Information Services | 2013 |
Information Technology | Network Accounts | procedure | Information Services | 2014 |
Information Technology | Web Policy | policy | Web Communications | 2008 |
Functional Group | Governing Document And Associated Forms | Type of Document | Document Owner | Most Recent Approval Date |
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Institutional Research and College Records | Institution-Wide Strategic Planning, Including Review and Revision of the Institutional Mission and Vision Statements | policy | Academic Affairs | 2007 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Disposal of Confidential Records | guideline | Information Services | 2014 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Bio-Demographic Data Collection and Use | policy | Information Services | 2014 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Records | policy | Information Services | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Data Requests Form | form | Institutional Research and Planning | 2015 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Requests For Public Records Form | form | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Survey Research Requests From Parties External to the College | form | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Survey Research Requests From Parties Internal to RIC | form | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Administrative Policies | policy | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Data Standards | policy | Institutional Research and Planning | 2014 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Data Requests | policy | Institutional Research and Planning | 2015 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Institutional Research & Planning Assistance with Administering Electronic Surveys | policy | Institutional Research and Planning | 2014 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Survey Research | policy | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | Requests For Public Records | procedure | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Administrative Policies Template for Official Policies | template | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Administrative Policies Template for Official Guidelines | template | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Administrative Policies Template for Official Practices | template | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Administrative Policies Template for Official Procedures | template | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Institutional Research and College Records | College Administrative Policies Template for Official Statements | template | Institutional Research and Planning | 2013 |
Several departments, offices, and programs have developed handbooks tailored to the specific needs of enrolled students, faculty, staff, or other segment of the college community. While many handbooks do contain formally adopted college governance documents, they also generally include procedures, guidelines, statements, practices, and other material particular to the specific unit or readership.
- Academic Policies and Procedures
- Advising Guide for General Education Program
- Charter and By-Laws of the Council of Rhode Island College
- Department Chair Manual
- Disability Services Policies and Procedures Manual
- Donovan Dining Center Catering Guide
- Early Enrollment Program Policy Handbook
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan
- Graduate Studies Policies & Procedures Manual
- Handbook for Graduate Students in Nursing
- International Student Handbook
- Liberal Arts History Major Career Handbook
- Music Student Handbook
- Performing and Fine Arts Commission Student Handbook
- Resident Student Handbook
- Faculty Search Committee Guide
- Social and Human Service Handbook
- Student Handbook
- Student Organization Office Space Handbook
- Student Union Employee Handbook
- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Manual
- Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook
Administration and Finance is responsible only for governing documents relating to the administrative functions of the college. The following entities maintain their own rule making authority and should be contacted directly for assistance:
- Associated or affiliated organizations of the college (e.g., Alumni Association, RIC Foundation, Student Community Government), and all subordinate entities that report to such organizations
- Collective bargaining organizations (e.g., RIC/AFT, PSA@RIC, Council 94)
- Council of Rhode Island College, including its academic policymaking committees (By Law Articles VI,VII, VIII, IX, XIII, XX, and XXIV) and student affairs policymaking committees (By-Law Articles VIII, X, XXI, and XXII)
- Internal rules and regulations applicable only to a single department or office
- Governance documents promulgated by the divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Success, College Advancement and External Relations, or by any subordinate unit thereof
- Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education policies
- Rhode Island General Laws
- Rules and regulations promulgated by outside agencies that hold jurisdiction in specific areas, such as the NCAA for intercollegiate athletics
- Rules and regulations promulgated by the state Department of Administration (where applicable)
The following links lead to web pages containing policies and other governance documents. These links are provided for convenience. However, please bear in mind that this is not a comprehensive list, nor will it always lead to the most recent versions. For more complete information, please visit the website of the appropriate office or department.
- Accounting Office Policies and Procedures
- Alumni Association Policies
- Dining Services Policies and Regulations
- Facilities and Operations
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Human Resources Forms and Links
- Human Resources Policies and Union Contracts
- James P. Adams Library Policies
- Parking Procedures
- Purchasing Procedures
- Research Policies and Procedures
- Student Refund Policy