Student Services

Access to Opportunity (TRIO Student Support Services) is a retention program designed to assist students who qualify as being low-income and/or first generation in college (neither parent graduated from a four-year college) and/or students with disabilities in reaching their graduation and/or transfer goals within three years. The program serves 300 students each year across the Warwick, Newport, Lincoln and Providence campuses. Students who have academic potential but whose specific needs may interfere with their success in college may benefit from the program.

Individuals selected to participate in the Access program receive a comprehensive array of support services including individualized academic, career, financial aid and transfer advising, adjustment counseling, professional tutoring, student success classes and cultural experiences. The goal of the program is to ensure the academic improvement, retention, graduation and transfer of its participants. Acceptance of qualified participants is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For further information, call 825-2305 (v) or 825-2037 (tty). Access to Opportunity, a TRIO program, is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Advising and Counseling

CCRI’s Office of Advising and Counseling offers a full range of academic advising, career, educational and personal counseling services. Academic advising is available for students with program and course selection concerns. Career counseling, consisting of interest, values and personality assessments, is provided to students requesting help in establishing educational and career goals. Counselors also assist students with transfer planning to ensure a smooth transition and maximum transfer of credits to four-year institutions.

Short-term counseling is also available for students who are experiencing personal difficulties as they relate to their academic success. All meetings are strictly confidential.

In addition, Advising & Counseling also offers a variety of free workshops each semester in areas such as study habits and skills, stress management and test anxiety. Students may seek these services directly or be referred by interested faculty and staff members.

For information on walk-in hours or to make an appointment, call 333-7160 in Lincoln, 825-2301 in Warwick, 455-6020 in Providence, and 851-1625 in Newport.

Athletics, Physical Education and Intramural Programs

Intercollegiate Athletics

CCRI is home to one of Rhode Island’s finest and most successful intercollegiate athletic programs. The CCRI program has long been considered a front-runner in New England community college and junior college athletic circles. The basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, golf and soccer teams have all been nationally ranked. The College holds membership in the National Junior College Athletic Association and is an associate member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

CCRI fields intercollegiate men’s teams in baseball, basketball, soccer, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, golf and tennis; and intercollegiate women’s teams in volleyball, basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track, soccer and softball.

The Community College of Rhode Island has proven to be a steppingstone for many student athletes who have moved on to complete their academic and athletic careers at four-year colleges and universities throughout the nation. CCRI athletic facilities are located on its campuses in Warwick and Lincoln. Each of these campuses has a field house with an indoor track, four basketball courts, four indoor tennis courts, a modern dance room and a fully equipped weight room. In addition, the Flanagan Campus field house contains a six-lane swimming pool and is equipped with saunas. Both campuses have their own outdoor fields.

Physical Education and Intramural Programs

The intramural and physical education program provides every student with the opportunity to engage in some form of wellness and recreation. This program is open to all students to make worthy use of leisure time and develop a wholesome attitude toward physical activity. Many of the physical education credit classes are transferable to other two- and four-year institutions. (See Course Descriptions section of this catalog for more information) The Intramural Program includes: Basketball, Fun Run, Floor Hockey, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Water Basketball

Field Houses

The Warwick Field House and Lincoln Field House are available to all students Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pool is available to students, staff and the community on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Evening sessions may be cancelled due to athletic events or
athletic rentals.)

Bookstores

The college’s bookstores sell new and used text-books, school and art supplies and also computer software. In addition, the bookstores carry a full line of items bearing the college’s insignia.

When classes are in session, the bookstores are open Monday-Thursday, 8:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m. When classes are not in session, the bookstores are open Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The bookstores extend their hours during the first week of classes. Textbooks are also sold at off-campus satellite offices during the first week of classes.

Career Placement

The Cooperative Education and Career Placement Office provides graduates and potential graduates with assistance in resume writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies. A computerized job bank maintains listings of full and part-time job openings. Students have an opportunity to meet with potential employers on campus at the Annual Career Expo sponsored by Career Placement and during individual on-campus interviewing sessions.

For more information, visit the Cooperative Education and Career Placement web site or call 825-2050 in Warwick, 333-7254 in Lincoln.

Career Services

The Career Services Office assists students in making informed career decisions that lead to effective planning and preparation for the work world. Students may explore careers and clarify goals through the use of DISCOVER (a computerized career guidance system), by taking interest and personality inventories, and through counseling sessions. The Career Library (located in the Office of Advising and Counseling), provides opportunities to research information on occupations, trends, salaries and local companies.

Workshops are conducted throughout the school year in varied topics such as making career choices, creating a career plan and using employment search techniques. The office also provides students with opportunities for direct contact with employers willing to speak to students about specific career fields. Call 825-2237 for more information.

Child Care

Child care is available on the Knight Campus in Warwick and Flanagan campus in Lincoln on a full- or part-time basis. Fees are charged accordingly. Child care is provided by Child Care Connection. For information call 825-1152 in Warwick or 333-7247.

Dining Facilities

The college has contracted with an outside vendor to operate full-service cafeterias and vending service on campus. Hot and cold meals are served day and evening when classes are in session.

Disability Services

The Disability Support Services office provides support services and coordinates reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Academic accommodations include but are not limited to, the use of adaptive equipment, alternative testing, course accommodations, sign language interpreters, reader/audio taping services, scribes and peer note-takers. Students are responsible for identifying themselves to the DSS office and submitting appropriate documentation in advance of the requested accommodation. In addition, the DSS office serves as a resource to faculty and staff, works to dispel negative and limiting stereotypes and promotes a campus environment that is sensitive, accepting and responsive to the needs and contribution of all CCRI students. For more information, contact DSS: 825-2164 in Warwick, 333-7329 in Lincoln, 455-6064 in Providence and 851-1650 in Newport.

Health Services

The Office of College Health Services is staffed by a registered nurse who provides service under the direction of a physician. Generally, the office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Hours are posted at the central office located on the Knight Campus, Warwick. If the office is not staffed, contact the Office of Safety and Security 825-2109 in Warwick, 333-7035 in Lincoln, Providence 455-6050 in Providence and 851-1620 in Newport for medical emergencies.

Services available at the central office include first aid treatment, emergency medical care, blood pressure checks, health education & counseling, treatment referrals, and free PPD (tuberculosis) and color blindness testing for students, faculty and staff. In addition, informational fairs and programs on general health topics are held periodically.

As of August 1, 2006, Rhode Island law requires all first-time, full-time* college students to have had the following immunizations:

MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
Varicella (chickenpox)
Hepatitis B (3 dose series)
Tetanus (within 10 years)

Additionally, ALL students (full- or part-time) in Nursing, Allied Health, Dental Health and Rehabilitative Health programs are required to have had these vaccinations. These programs also have additional medical requirements. Please see individual program requirements for more information.

The Office of College Health Services maintains records of these required immunizations and can also provide information on completing these requirements.

Student Health Insurance is available on a voluntary basis. Contact the Warwick Health Services Office, the Dean of Students, or the Vice President for Student Affairs for more information.

*at CCRI full-time is 12 credits or more

Learning Resources Centers

Libraries

The Community College of Rhode Island provides a library on each campus. The libraries contain more than 100,000 books, 2,000 videos and subscriptions to more than 600 periodicals. Computers provide access to the online library catalog, periodical indexes and full-text databases, and the Internet.

Libraries on the Warwick and Lincoln campuses have electronic classrooms with networked computers to be used in library instruction. Librarians schedule classes in library skills and the use of research materials at the instructor’s request. Individual instruction and assistance are available in the use of the online catalog, periodical databases and the Internet.

Students may borrow library materials from the circulating collection at any CCRI campus by presenting a valid CCRI ID card, which can be obtained from Student Services. The card also entitles students to borrow from URI, RIC, PC, Roger Williams University, Johnson and Wales University, Salve Regina University, Brown and Bryant University through a reciprocal borrowing agreement within Higher Education Library Information Network (HELIN). Students can request books from the member libraries and have them delivered to their home campus library.

Cooperative arrangements for interlibrary loan are made through the Consortium of Rhode Island Academic and Research Libraries (CRIARL), the Rhode Island Library Network, the Association of Rhode Island Health and Sciences Libraries, and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC).

Peer Tutor Program

Peer tutoring is available to students seeking additional academic support to make their college experience a successful one. Specially selected, trained and College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) -certified peer tutors work with students to help facilitate students’ academic gain and to develop self-directed, independent learners. The program offers one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring, walk-in tutoring, cyber-tutoring and much more. All centers have computer access to course-related software and media resources.

Services are free for all currently enrolled CCRI students. Students can apply for weekly tutoring sessions, or receive assistance at our walk-in help desks in selected subjects. Tutoring request forms are available at each Success Center or on-line at the program’s Web site. For information, call 825-2397 or visit the Peer Tutor web site.

Student Success Centers

Success Centers help students who seek to develop their study habits, improve their grades or learn more about how their academic work affects their career plans. The Success Centers provide programs and services, including reading, writing and math assistance, and access to computers and software. Success Center staff members help students understand learning needs and develop plans to achieve students’ goals. Success Centers are conveniently located near Library libraries to make library services readily available to students.

Student Success Course - LRTC 1020 - College Success - 3 credits

This course provides practical tips and strategies to help students succeed in college. Emphasis is on attitude, study habits and time and stress management. In a setting of active and collaborative learning, students are engaged in a variety of instructional experiences, including discussions with reading, speaking, writing and listening assignments. The course includes the creation of a personal success plan that includes educational and career goals and introduces students to the college’s resources and personnel.

Minority Student Services

CCRI is committed to providing educational opportunities for all minority students. A wide variety of programs and services are available at CCRI to assist in developing and achieving educational and career goals. The Office of Advising and Counseling offers a full range of academic advising and career, education and personal counseling services. Access to Opportunity offers supportive services to students who have specific needs which can interfere with success in college such as economic or academic need, a disability or limited English skills.

Mentoring Program

CCRI’s Mentoring Program encourages and supports the academic excellence and personal growth of students who face cultural, social and/or economic barriers to college success. Minority students work closely with mentors drawn from among the college’s faculty and administration and from the RI business community to ensure students’ success. Social activities and training workshops reinforce the effectiveness of mentoring relationships. For more information, call 825-2158 in Warwick, 333-7244 in Lincoln.

Activities and Clubs

The Office of Minority Student Affairs, along with several student organizations, sponsors a variety of programs, cultural events, seminars, lectures and performances each year. These activities are designed to make the college community more aware of the diversities of the minority population and the contributions made to the college by various groups. These programs have included Black History Month and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebrations; Latin American art exhibits; and presentations by such individuals as Nikki Giovanni, Martin Luther King III, Susan Taylor, Maya Angelou and Dr. Alvin Poussaint.

Student organizations include the Latin American Student Organization and the Black American Student Organization. In addition, the International Club involves foreign students in a variety of programs and activities.

For more information call 825-2158 in Warwick, 333-7244 in Lincoln, 456-6062 in Providence.

R.I. Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

The RIEOC, a federal TRIO program, provides free and confidential information and assistance to Rhode Islanders interested in enrolling in, and those already enrolled in, postsecondary education. EOC counselors offer help with financial aid, admissions and academic issues in addition to transfer and career counseling. Appointments are available with EOC counselors on all CCRI campuses and in community locations throughout Rhode Island. Weekend and evening hours are available. Call 455-6028 for more information or to schedule an appointment. EOC is funded by the US Department of Education.

Security

Professionally trained security personnel are on staff at each campus location, day and evening. Also, in accordance with the Campus Crime Awareness Act, campus crime statistical information is available on each campus in the Security and Safety Office.

Student Lounge

Student lounges and study areas are located throughout the college’s buildings.

Student Clubs & Organizations

Knight Campus, Warwick

Student Government
ABLE
American Chemical Society
Artful Afternoon Club
Association for Women and Technology
Bible Study Club
Biology Club
Black American Student Association (BASA)
Canoe Club
Career Club
Chamber Ensemble Club
Chamber Singers
Chorus
Criminal Justice Association
Dance Club
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
Dive Club
Economics Club
Engineering Student Association (ESA)
Fossil & Mineral Enthusiasts (FAME)
French Club
German Club
Human Service Organization
International Political Science
Association
Italian Club
Jazz Ensemble
Kappa Beta Delta
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Music Club
Muslim Student Association
Newman Club
Philosophy Club
Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)
Players (Theater)
Portuguese Club
Psychology Club
Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society)
Riding Club
Role Players Guild
"Share Our Strength" Culinary Club
Skills USA
SMET
Spanish Club
SPIRIT
Strategic Knights - Gamers Club of CCRI
Student Alumni Association
Student Mechanical Engineering Technology (SMET)
Student Nurse’s Organization (SNO)
Triangle Alliance

Newport County Campus

Student Government Cultural Alliance Club
Occupational Therapy Assistant Club
Student Nurses’ Organization (SNO)
Student Physical Therapist Assistant Club
Therapeutic Massage Club

Flanagan Campus, Lincoln

Black American Student Association (BASA)
Student Government
Breakaway
Cardio-Respiratory Care Club
Clinical Laboratory Technology Club (CLT)
Criminal Justice Association
Cultural Program
Dance Club
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA)
Dental Hygiene
Education & Development
Entrepreneurship Club
French Club
Human Services Organization
International Association of
Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
International Student Club
Kappa Beta Delta
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
One Step Beyond
Philosophy Club
Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)
Photo/Graphics Club
Players (Theater)
Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society)
Radiography Club
Riding Club
SCALE
Skills USA
Spanish Club
SPIRIT
Student Alumni Association
Students for Environmental Action (SEA)
Student Nurses’ Organization (SNO)
Student Nurses’ Organization Weekend/Evening (SNO)
Third World Organization
Triangle Alliance

Liston Campus, Providence

Student Government
Asian Club
Black American Student Association (BASA)
Christian Club
Criminal Justice Association
Delta Epsilon Chi
Human Services Organization
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Kappa Beta Delta
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)
Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society)
Players (Theater)
SCALE
SPIRIT
Student Nurses’ Organization (SNO)
Triangle Alliance