Administrative Policies and Governance Documents

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 (updated 01/2021)
• 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 Pr​ocedures
• 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