Community College of Rhode Island, the largest public, associate degree-granting
college in New England, offers educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.
The College provides a variety of career, technical and academic programs
at campuses in Warwick, Lincoln and Providence and offers courses in satellite
facilities in Downcity Providence, Newport, Quonset and Westerly.
In January, 1960, the Rhode Island Junior College state system was established
by an act of the Rhode Island General Assembly. The legislation closely
followed the recommendation of a Commission to Study Higher Education, which
called for the establishment of a statewide system of junior college campuses
with facilities in the Pawtuxet Valley, Blackstone Valley and Mount Hope
areas of Rhode Island.
In March, 1964, the Board of Trustees of State Colleges appointed Dr.
William F. Flanagan as the first president of Rhode Island Junior College.
The College opened its doors in temporary quarters in Providence on September
24, 1964.
Original plans called for an enrollment of 200 students in the opening
class, but because of the large number of applications from both faculty
and students, Governor John Chafee permitted the expansion of the initial
enrollment to 325 students.
On October 7, 1964, Royal W. Knight of Warwick made a gift of 80 acres
of property, including an historic homestead and other buildings, to the
College. This became the permanent site of the Rhode Island Junior College
campus, named the Knight Campus by the Board of Trustees. Later acquisitions
of adjoining land increased the campus area to a total of 205 acres.
The Knight Campus, located in the western section of Warwick, adjacent
to Routes 2 and 3 and easily accessible to Routes 95 and 295, was opened
in September, 1972, with an enrollment of close to 3,000 students. All facilities
at this campus are housed under one roof, a futuristic megastructure which
encourages social, educational and cultural exchanges among the entire student
body.
In June, 1969, the Rhode Island Junior College Blackstone Valley Campus
Master Plan was unveiled. The plan updated the overall projections for full
development of the Rhode Island Junior College state system and developed
basic design criteria for the second campus facility, which was eventually
named the Flanagan Campus in honor of the College’s first president.
In November, 1970, Rhode Island voters approved a $12,250,000 bond issue
for construction of the Flanagan Campus and preliminary planning for a Newport-Mount
Hope Campus.
Construction of the Flanagan Campus was started in the summer of 1974.
The 300-acre campus, located on Louisquisset Pike at Route 146 in Lincoln,
was opened in September, 1976, with an enrollment of 1,700 students.
Like the Warwick facility, the design of the Flanagan Campus encourages
interaction among all students. One large building, made up of three connecting
modules, totals nearly seven and one half acres of floor space and includes
such innovative features as solar panels for heating water in the field
house and computerized temperature control for the building.
The College’s second president, Edward J. Liston, was inaugurated on
April 1, 1979. Under his leadership, the College continued to expand with
the offering of off-campus credit and non-credit courses at satellite locations.
On June 26, 1980, the Rhode Island Board of Regents for Education approved
a change in the name of the College from Rhode Island Junior College to
Community College of Rhode Island to reflect the true mission of the institution.
CCRI embarked on a new period of growth and development and reestablished
its roots in the inner city with the opening of a permanent community college
campus in Providence. In the spring of 1990, Community College of Rhode
Island acquired the Opportunities Industrialization Center building located
at One Hilton Street in Providence. The Providence Campus was opened in
September, 1990. The urban campus makes higher education more accessible
to inner city residents, a fundamental mission of community colleges nationwide.
Dr.
Thomas D. Sepe became the third president of the Community College of
Rhode Island in August, 2000. That November, voters approved a $36 million
bond issue for higher education, with $10 million earmarked for construction
of a fourth CCRI campus to serve the East Bay/Aquidneck Island area of the
state. Ground was broken on a 5+-acre parcel of land formerly held by the
United States Navy, off Ranger Road in Newport, in October, 2003. The new
campus will become home to CCRI’s Nursing and Allied Health programs and
will host other programs as need is determined by the local community and
East Bay businesses. The building, a structure conceived in the traditional
sense of Newport architecture melded with modern amenities, will include:
16 “smart” classrooms wired for both data and video reception; physical
therapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic massage laboratories; academic
computer labs; a Student Success Center; and a distance learning classroom.
The Newport County Campus is expected to be operational in 2005.
Also in 2003, CCRI opened its Training and Technology Center located
in the Quonset-Davisville Industrial Park in North Kingstown. The center,
formerly a manufacturing facility, has undergone a major renovation and
now boasts two computer labs, a new welding area, a machine shop, classroom
space and a 1,100-square-foot multi-purpose training space. At the Quonset
facility, CCRI offers customized training geared to such industries as boat
building, information technology and construction. Class offerings include
welding, Advanced Building Technologies, lead and asbestos abatement, computer
training, leadership development, ESL, Lean Manufacturing, Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) programs.
The year 2004 brings the completion of an extensive renovation and addition
of 30,000 feet of space to the Liston Campus in Providence. The space will
house a One-Stop Student Services Center, similar to the design of the addition
completed in Warwick in 2003. The addition will better accommodate students
as the Liston Campus population continues to grow.
From its modest beginning with 325 students in 1964, to its present enrollment
of more than 16,000 students, Community College of Rhode Island has grown
to meet the goals of its founders. For 40 years, the College’s challenge
has been to provide academic transfer programs, career oriented training
and student support services of the highest caliber.
Community College of Rhode Island offers programs in academic and vocational-technical
areas as well as a full complement of programs and services for full and
part-time students, for recent high school graduates and for older, adult
learners.
CCRI’s faculty totals approximately 300 full-time members.
Community College of Rhode Island grants the Associate in Arts (A.A.),
the Associate in Science (A.S.), the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.),
the Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies (A.A.S.-T.S.) and
the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degrees. Several one-year certificates
are also awarded.
CCRI opens its facilities for public use, sponsors programs on issues
of public concern, and offers workshops and seminars for small businesses,
for government agencies and for individuals seeking to improve their skills
or enhance their lives.
In every sense, CCRI strives to be Rhode Island’s community college meeting
the educational needs of the people of this state.
Community College of Rhode Island has adopted the following missions:
MISSION I
Community College of Rhode Island will provide an ambitious array of
post-secondary occupational programs and courses designed to prepare students
for, and enhance their competence in, paraprofessional and technical jobs
in business and industry beyond what might be achieved in high school.
MISSION II
Community College of Rhode Island will offer programs and courses designed
for students who wish to transfer their credits to other institutions of
higher education, and will work closely with other Rhode Island institutions
to develop and improve articulation and transfer programs.
MISSION III
Community College of Rhode Island will give special attention to the
quality of its offerings and the effectiveness of its instruction.
MISSION IV
Community College of Rhode Island will provide such student services
as may be necessary to a student’s academic progress and as are feasible.
MISSION V
Community College of Rhode Island will provide adult residents of Rhode
Island with open access to post-secondary education.
MISSION VI
Community College of Rhode Island will make its facilities available
to community groups and the public in general at as low a cost as possible.
MISSION VII
Community College of Rhode Island will sponsor a wide range of non-profit
forums, workshops, seminars, courses, lectures, exhibitions, concerts, shows
and tours.
MISSION VIII
Community College of Rhode Island will assist community organizations,
local businesses and industries, and appropriate state and municipal government
agencies to develop and enhance their own educational programs, and will
work with these groups to further the State’s economic development objectives.
MISSION IX
Where feasible, Community College of Rhode Island will involve community
representatives in establishing and evaluating its programs and activities.
Code of Ethics
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is an institution whose
paramount mission is the enhancement of growth and learning in every one
of its members--students, staff, faculty, administrators and members of
the Board of Governors. Membership in this institution involves both privileges
and obligations. To preserve the balance between these, and to ensure congruence
between all college activities and the college mission, the College has
formulated a Code of Ethics by which institutional and individual decisions
shall be measured. Broadly interpreted, this code expresses a commitment
of conscience; that is, we pledge to conduct our affairs, in spirit as well
as in letter, with honesty, frankness, and integrity. The following are
essential to this commitment:
- The terms of this Code of Ethics are to be taken by each member
of the CCRI community as a guide in all dealings pertinent to this institution.
- The principle of academic freedom shall in no way be dishonored.
- The resolution of conflicts shall be guided by traditionally held,
fundamental, and commonly understood principles of honesty, mutual respect,
justice, fair play, and equity.
- The allocation of institutional resources shall be governed by this
Code of Ethics, as permitted by the availability of these resources.
- The ethical obligations incurred by faculty and staff because of
membership in professional organizations external to this institution
should be upheld by those individuals. This statement should not be
construed to conflict with other such codes of ethics. In no case would
it be considered appropriate for anyone to treat professional standards
glibly or irresponsibly.
The Knight Campus is located on 205 acres adjacent to Routes 95 and 295
in Warwick. All academic facilities at this campus are housed under one
roof, a futuristic megastructure which encourages social, educational and
cultural exchanges among the entire student body. The design of the megastructure
reflects the philosophy of the Community College of Rhode Island, which
stresses interaction among students from all fields of study. Athletic facilities
are located in a separate field house.
The Flanagan Campus occupies a 300 acre site off Louisquisset Pike in
Lincoln. It features one building composed of three connected modules, totalling
nearly 7 ½ acres of floor space. The building includes such innovative features
as solar panels and computerized temperature control. The field house on
this campus contains a swimming pool. At Flanagan Campus, students study,
learn and relax in modern, comfortable surroundings.
The Liston Campus is located in Providence on almost seven acres of land
on the capital city's south side. The contemporary brick structure contains
more than 25 classrooms; several science, allied health and computer labs;
a central atrium; and a 250-seat auditorium. The urban campus makes higher
education more accessible to inner city residents, a fundamental mission
of community colleges nationwide.
Community College of Rhode Island offers a wide variety of credit and
non-credit courses throughout the year. Classes are held both day and evening.
The fall semester begins in September. The spring semester begins in
January. Most classes offered in Warwick, Lincoln and Providence during
these semesters are 15 weeks in length.
Three academic sessions are held throughout the summer. session A begins
in May, session B begins mid-June and session C begins at the end of June
or early July. Most summer session classes run for six weeks.
Classes are also held at satellite campuses during each academic session.
The Community College of Rhode Island Foundation was established by an
Act of the Rhode Island General Assembly in January, 1979 as an independent,
non-profit corporation. The Foundation was created for the purpose of encouraging
and providing support from private sources for the Community College of
Rhode Island. Funds are primarily used to build a self-perpetuating endowment
for the College and for scholarships, but are also used to support college-wide
projects which include, but are not limited to, professional development,
capital improvements, and the purchase of educational equipment not available
from state revenues, campus beautification, athletics and library acquisitions,
and special programs such as colloquium and fine arts and humanities events.
The mission of the CCRI Foundation is to secure resources and to support
and advocate for CCRI’s excellence through the work of dedicated and engaged
leaders.
The CCRI Alumni Association works with the CCRI Foundation to raise funds
for the College, sponsors social events for graduates and friends of the
College, and presents an annual scholarship award to a graduating student
who is transferring to a four-year college or university. Alumni Association
membership is open to all graduates of the College. The Community College
has graduated more than 48,000 students since it first opened its doors
in 1964. More information may be obtained by contacting the Director of
Alumni Affairs at (401) 333-7150.
The Division for Lifelong Learning enriches lives through community partnerships,
corporate alliances, customized training, and non-credit continuing education.
The Division works collaboratively to fulfill its mission through the following
four core purposes:
Adult Education
To provide adult learners non-credit opportunities to acquire foundational
skills and knowledge to enrich themselves, their families, their workplaces,
and their community.
Community Education
To enrich the lives of a diverse population by providing lifelong learning
through non-credit education and community partnerships.
Business and Economic Development
To assist Rhode Island economic development efforts through collaborative
planning, workforce development programs, career non-credit education and
training, and technical assistance to business and governmental agencies.
Occupational and Professional Education
To educate, train, and certify individuals for careers in an increasingly
complex economy.
Workforce Training & Corporate Education Office
The Workforce Training & Corporate Education office offers companies
customized assessment and training for their employees. Corporate training
programs can be taught at the college or on site. Class schedules are designed
to meet individual company needs. Training topics include basic workplace
skills, computer skills, manufacturing technology, office skills, communications
skills, quality improvement, customer service and more. For more information
about on-site customized training, call 825-2439.
CCRI Training & Technology Center
CCRI’s Training & Technology Center in the Quonset Davisville Port &
Commerce Park is the newest way to train your employees and build your business.
Our 10,000 square foot training facility has two state-of-the-art computer
technology labs, two multifunctional training rooms, a welding shop, and
a lean manufacturing cell.
This facility offers welding training, manufacturing technology, new
building technology, lean manufacturing, leadership and team building seminars,
communication workshops, language training (English or Spanish), safety
training, leadership skill training, and computer training. We can even
develop customized programs based on your specific needs! For more information,
call 294-5427 or visit
www.ccri.edu/lifelong/quonset/quonset.shtml
on the web.
Institute for Leadership & Organizational Development
The Institute for Leadership & Organizational Development at the Community
College of Rhode Island provides programs and services designed to serve
the needs of individuals in both their personal and professional lives with
an emphasis on a broad range of offerings designed to meet the leadership
development needs of the business community.
A variety of well-known and respected resources from a number of organizations
are available through the Institute, helping to assure that these programs
and services are of the highest quality. These resources have resulted in
the Institute being designated as:
- An educational partner of Achieve Global (comprised of Kaset International.
Learning International, and Zenger Miller), providing modular training
programs designed to fit the needs of individuals at all organizational
levels, from individual contributors to senior management.
- A co-sponsor with the International Foundation of Employee Benefit
Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, providing
a ten course curriculum for the Certified Employee Benefit Program®
(CEBS®) designation.
- An educational partner with the Institute of Certified Management
Accountants, offering the Certified Management Accountant Review Program
for those wanting to earn the CMA® designation. For more information
about on-site corporate training, call 455-6188.
Community Education Office
The Community Education Office provides a wide variety of non-credit
offerings for the Rhode Island community, including courses of general interest,
occupational skill training programs, and various state-mandated certification
courses. Many of the activities, courses, and programs that Community Education
sponsors are in direct response to the needs of the Rhode Island community.
Electrical apprenticeship training, school bus driver training, motorcycle
rider safety training, and driver education are just a few examples of the
many courses and activities offered by the Community Education Office. For
further information, please call 825-2000 in Warwick.
Entrepreneurship Skills Training
Thinking about starting your own business? Or developing skills that
will help you succeed in business? The Division for Lifelong Learning offers
several small business seminars to help you attain or build on skills to
help you succeed in your venture! For further information, please call 333-7070.
On-Line Learning
The CCRI Division for Lifelong Learning, in cooperation with EducationToGo,
Inc., is offering a series of affordable non-credit, on-line courses for
individuals seeking to upgrade their skills in areas such as computer skills
training, web page design, business management, customer service, production
and inventory management, and total quality. Offerings also include personal
enrichment courses such as Speed Spanish, GRE Preparation, and SAT/LSAT
Preparation.
Each course provides a total of 24 hours of instruction over a six-week
period. These are high quality courses designed for students who want to
carve out their own schedules. Tuition is very affordable – the cost for
most courses is as low as $59. For more information visit
www.ccri.edu/lifelong on
the web or call 333-7070.
Adult Basic Education Office
This office provides General Education Development (GED) preparation
and testing to those individuals who are attempting to acquire a high school
equivalency diploma. It also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses
to individuals who need to improve their conversational English skills.
The Adult Basic Education Office administers workplace literacy programs.
Call 455-6059 for more information.
Occupational Skills Training
The Division for Lifelong Learning offers job preparation programs and
occupational skills training programs that are funded through various state
and federal governmental departments. These programs provide a variety of
services to unemployed or underemployed adults, recent immigrants, dislocated
workers, single parents, and welfare recipients. For further information,
call 333-7286.
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