Section 3.8
Date:    April, 1989   

   EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION

I.        APPLICABLE TO:

            New employees.

II.       PURPOSE:

            To accelerate employee productivity and work performance by providing them with important information
            concerning State and University policies, procedures, services, and responsibilities.

III.      POLICY:

            Orientation sessions are conducted monthly for new employees (Faculty orientation is held in August of
            each year) to acclimate them to working within both the University and the State systems.

IV.     PROCEDURE:

           The Director of Training & Evaluation is responsible for notifying new employees of the orientation date.
           Administrative Leave is granted to participants attending a session held during their normal working hours.

            Topics include, but are not limited to:

            The University's Organizational Structure and Governance System
            State of Rhode Island Merit System Law and Personnel Rules
            Board of Governors' Personnel Rules
            The University's Personnel Services
            Policies and Procedures
            Compensation and Benefits
            Public Safety and Health
            Affirmative Action/EEO and Sexual Harassment Training

V.        MATERIALS/HANDOUTS

            Employee Orientation Booklet.