The University is committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships with small, minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, veteran owned and local business enterprises.  The Supplier Diversity Policy reflects Brown's desire to create opportunity for suppliers to market their products to the University and to encourage University departments/schools to offer opportunities to such suppliers. 

The Brown University Visual Identity Policy and Strategy establishes the approved visual elements that represent the University. Brown officially adopted its current visual identity after significant study in 2003. Creating a formal policy for University identification included updating the Coat of Arms that has been part of the University’s seal since 1834 and adding the Brown name to more clearly and consistently identify the University.

The latest update of the “Brown Visual Identity Policy and Strategy,” formally launched for the 2016-17 academic year, has continued the evolution of standards for clarifying use of the identity in communications that include print and a broad spectrum of digital media.

The identity standards represent the approved visual elements of Brown’s identity, how to use them, in what media and when. Given the evolving nature of multimedia communications, cases may arise that are not covered by the policy and strategy.

Graphic designers, licensees and individuals producing communications or products for or on behalf of Brown employees, units, programs or initiatives are expected to follow the policy.

This policy is intended to identify those lethal and nonlethal instruments that are to be prohibited from University property. 

Suppliers who manufacture and/or sell items imprinted with Brown University indicia (to the public, Brown University departments, or student organizations) are required to be licensed by the University.  Licensees operate under specific guidelines; all products and designs must be approved by the University designated partner, Learfield Licensing Partners, the items must include an "officially licensed" hangtag or label, and royalty reports must be submitted on a regular basis.  Licensees must also agree to the University’s Supplier Code of Conduct for Licensees.

Learfield Licensing Partners can verify that the department's choice of supplier is licensed by the University. Licensed suppliers can be found on their website: http://lrgusa.com/licensing/vendor-list/. If the supplier is not licensed, Learfiled Licensing Partners can assist the supplier in becoming licensed or provide the department with a list of licensed suppliers.  Creation, adoption and use of any Brown University indicia must conform to approved standards as authorized by the University.

The University is committed to maximizing workplace safety, providing instructions covering safe working procedures, and making available special equipment to protect employees against known hazards.

Brown University requires the commitment of all employees to promote a safe environment. As a concerned community, it is our collective responsibility to report acts of intimidation or violence. The University is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, stalking, domestic violence, and other disruptive behavior. While this kind of conduct is not pervasive at our university, no institution is immune. Every place of work will be affected by disruptive behavior at one time or another.