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On the Move: September 2022

canal walk

Moving In RISD welcomed 22 new staff members to our community in September 2022. Moving Within RISD saw 6 staff members move to new positions within the College in September 2022.  Moving On RISD had 8 staff members move on from their roles within our community in September 2022.

On-the-Move: August 2022

Benson Hall on the RISD campus

Moving In RISD welcomed 22 new faculty and staff members to our community in August 2022. Moving Within RISD saw 7 staff members move to new positions within the College in August 2022.  Moving On RISD had 11 faculty and staff members move on from their roles within our community in August 2022.

RISD’s Recently Revised Respect in the Workplace Policy

RISD Auditorium, canal view

In February 2022, we announced the update of the College’s Respect in the Workplace policy. The expanded policy more fully articulates the expectations for a respectful workplace, and provides examples of respectful and disrespectful behavior, as well as practical options for addressing concerning interactions. RISD’s commitment to social equity and inclusion compels us to foster a campus culture … Read more

On the Move: June/July 2022

Canal Walk at RISD campus

Moving In RISD welcomed 36 new faculty and staff to our community in June and July 2022. Moving Within RISD saw 35 faculty and staff move to new positions within the College in June and July 2022.  Moving On RISD had 36 faculty and staff move on from their roles within our community in June and July 2022.

End-of-Year Conversations Now Underway

On May 2nd, RISD launched its annual End-of-Year Conversation process, an opportunity that enables managers to create a positive and productive work environment that fosters employee success, and ensures that staff are empowered to bring their best self to their work. These conversations are scheduled to take place through June 30, 2022. Staff who complete electronic reviews should have received … Read more

Updates on Flexible Work, Employee Survey, and Staff Compensation Study

On March 24, Interim President Dave Proulx issued a memo to the community with updates regarding the Future of Work and RISD’s Remote and Hybrid Work Pilot Program; the 2021 Staff Engagement Survey; and the recently announced staff compensation study. Highlights include: Continued support for ongoing flexible work arrangements, with guidelines and support resources to follow in the coming … Read more

Vacation Time Reminder

With only three months remaining in this fiscal year, eligible employees should be working with their managers to make plans to utilize their remaining vacation time between now and June 30. As announced in the Summer 2021 edition of RISD at Work, RISD’s vacation policy was revised, effective July 1, 2021. Now, the maximum amount of vacation time an employee may … Read more