Operations Policies
All RISD policies are developed and administered in accordance with the Non-discrimination Notice. For the full notice, please visit the Policies & Disclosures page.
Campus Services
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- Indoor Air Quality Policy
- Installation Site Guidelines and Permit
- Smoke Free Campus Policy
- Open Fires on RISD Campus Policy
- Use of Portable Space Heaters Policy
- Spray of Applied Materials (Adhesives, Paint, Finishes, Fixatives) Policy
- Campus Protests and Demonstrations Policy
- Posting Policy
Facilities Operations
- Emergency Call Back Policy
- Inclement Weather Essential Personnel Policy
- Residence Hall Work Guideline
- Key Control Policy
General
- Inclement Weather Policy
- Public Art Policy
- Architect Selection Policy
- Event Scheduling and Academic Space Use Policy
Public Safety
Controller's Office
- Cell Phone and Mobile Device Policy -- 20221115
- Charitable Contributions Policy
- Sales Tax Exemption Policy
- Surplus or Obsolete Equipment Disposal Policy
- Business Travel - Transportation Policy
- Business Travel – Lodging Policy
- Procurement Policy
- Business Expenses Policy – Reimbursable Expenses Policy
- Catering and Entertainment Policy
- Procurement Policy [Effective 1/1/2025]
- Credit Card Policy [Effective 1/1/2025]
- Business Expenses Policy [Effective 1/1/2025]
- Business Travel Lodging Policy [Effective 1/1/2025]
- Business Travel Transportation Policy [Effective 1/1/2025]
- Catering and Entertainment Policy [Effective 1/1/2025]
Human Resources
Compensation
Employment
- Hybrid and Remote Work Policy
- Attendance, Timeliness and Dependability
- Background Screening Policy
- Corrective Action Policy
- Employment Eligibility
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Orientation and Review Period
- Personnel Records
- Staff Problem Resolution Process
Fairness and Equity
- Consensual Relationships Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Nursing Mothers and Privacy Room Policy
- Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedures 2023-24
- Disabilities Accommodations in the Workplace Policy
General
Time Away
- Bereavement Leave Policy
- Family and Medical Leave & Parental Leave (FMLA)
- Jury Duty Guidelines
- Paid Parental Leave Policy
- Sick Time Policy
- Unpaid Leave of Absence Policy
- Vacation Policy
- Personal Time Policy
- Military Leave Policy 20220727
- Holiday Policy
Workplace Standards
- Children in the Workplace
- Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Nepotism Policy
- Respect in the Workplace Policy
- Standards of Conduct
- Use of College Equipment
- Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedures 2023-24
- Political Activity Policy
- Anti-Doxxing Policy
Information Technology (ITServices)
- Cell Phone and Mobile Device Policy -- 20221115
- Computer Disposal Policy
- Faculty and Staff Equipment Loan Policy
- Network Security Policy
- Policy on Responsible Use of College Computing Resources at RISD
- RISD Privacy Policy
- Student Equipment Loan Policy