All vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the Department of Public Safety, at which time a parking decal will be issued. Your automobile registration and valid driver’s license are required to register the vehicle. The parking decal remains the property of the University and must be removed upon termination of employment. Electronic charging stations are available on campus and are monitored through the Department of Public Safety.
In order to maintain a healthy living, working and learning environment, Bryant University prohibits smoking in any building on campus or in any University owned/leased vehicle. This includes the use of all electronic means of smoking, including electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and other similar products. This policy is designed in compliance with Chapter 23-20.10 of the Rhode Island General Laws entitled, “Public Health and Workplace Safety Act.
Bryant University is committed to maintaining a work environment that is healthy, safe and secure for all colleagues. Employees needing help in dealing with alcohol or drug abuse problems are encouraged to seek assistance through the Employee Assistance Program or through their medical insurance provider.
Bryant University prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of its activities. Where there is evidence of violation of the law, law enforcement officials will be contacted immediately.
All new employees receive identification cards. Your ID card may be required when attending events and programs or when using various University services, including the library and the wellness center. The card remains the property of the University and must be returned upon termination of employment.
Bryant University provides electronic mail (email), voicemail, and Internet access for use by Bryant University employees primarily for University business. All email and voicemail messages or other communications sent internally or externally using University computers or communications systems are the property of Bryant University. Therefore, employees should not expect that any message transmitted using these systems is private.
As a tool provided by the University, any correspondence – either forwarded to a destination or retained locally on computer disks or tapes – shall be considered property of the University and subject to review, interception, access and disclosure by management with or without notice, at any time during or after working hours. Electronic correspondence is subject to review at any time and for any reason. An employee shall have no expectation of privacy with respect to e-mail or any other electronic communications and/or electronic files. We may, for example, need to review e-mail files for the purpose of conducting normal University business, troubleshooting computer problems, or determining whether an employee has failed to comply with important University policies.
In general, the creation of any correspondence – either internal or external – within an electronic mail application should be viewed as if the person were typing on University letterhead. Each email should be written with this in mind, i.e. the communication represents the employee, the department and the University. Please remember that the use of email and electronic resources such as the Internet or the World Wide Web (“www”) is for business purposes and that the University reserves the right to access and review all information on the system at any time. Persons using the email system should understand that communications on the internal network are subject to viewing by the University and are not confidential.
It is a violation of Bryant University policy to send harassing or obscene messages (both written and graphics) through the email system. Fraudulent, vulgar or obscene messages, or messages with derogatory or inflammatory remarks about an individual or group’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ethnicity, disability, physical attributes, veteran or marital status, is a direct violation of University, federal and state policy. Communications of these types will not be tolerated. All communications should be professional and email should be used in an effective, ethical and lawful manner.
The law provides copyright protection to software developers. Unauthorized copying or use of software or documentation is prohibited, is against Bryant University policy, and can result in civil and criminal liability. Except as expressly provided for in the pertinent software license agreement, no individual is authorized to make copies of copyrighted material. Questions regarding licensing agreements should be directed to the Information Technology Department
Whenever an employee uses social media, the employee must abide by this policy and other relevant University policies (i.e., anti-harassment, etc.). An employee may not post on any social media site any material or information that:
Bryant University makes Information Technology resources (e.g., the Internet, e-mail, etc.) available to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and related constituent groups for conducting activities in support of the mission of the University. These resources are a privilege, not a right, and electronic records of information created through their use are the property of Bryant University. Bryant reserves the right to monitor the operation of these resources, to access information and data contained therein, and to retain or dispose of those records as it deems necessary.
Acceptable uses include, but are not limited to, official University business, academic research and academic discussion. Unacceptable uses include, but are not limited to, activities disrupting the effective operation of Bryant networks, operation and/or solicitation of non-Bryant commercial businesses, unauthorized copying and use of software and documentation, accessing internet sites or sending messages which could be construed as harassing, derogatory, inflammatory, or obscene, and activities interfering with an employee’s productive work time. Employees’ personal use of these resources is limited to incidental use that does not interfere with the employee’s productive work time and conforms with the policies set forth by the University.
Employees should refer to Information Technology’s Policy and Procedures at: https://is.bryant.edu/information-security
In the course of working at Bryant University, employees may have access to confidential information about the University, its students and/or parents, co-workers or the public, including, but not limited to information regarding student records, disciplinary matters, and development plans. As a matter of state and federal law and/or University policy, such information must be held in strict confidence and not divulged to persons either within or outside the University community, to protect individual privacy and University business.
If it is important for someone in the University to know the details of a confidential matter, then it may be appropriate for an employee to share it or discuss it. An employee should always check with his/her supervisor for specific instructions regarding who should have access to privileged information and how it should be handled.
Employees who have access to student information should refer to the student handbook for the detailed University policy regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that provides students’ rights of access to education records and imposes regulations on the University in the release and disclosure of education records to third parties.