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December 2005 |
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CCRI to offer information sessions for Spring
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The Community College of Rhode Island will hold free college information
sessions for the public at its Newport County Campus, One John Chafee
Boulevard, Newport, on the following dates:
Friday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m.
The sessions are geared toward prospective students with questions about
CCRI programs, enrollment procedures and financial aid options. To
register, please call (401) 851-1654.
Located at in the heart of Newport's revitalized North End, the new
campus opened for classes in September of this year. Already, enrollment
has reached 1,200 students. The campus offers associate degree programs
in Health and Rehabilitative Science, Nursing, Liberal Arts and General
Studies-programs that transfer to four-year colleges around the country.
Registration is underway for the Spring 2006 semester, which runs from
January 17 to May 9, 2006. Courses offered this spring include
Accounting, Digital Art, Introduction to Health Careers and Law of
Contracts. To view a complete list of available courses, visit
www.ccri.edu and choose the “Available Courses” link.
The 65,000-square-foot CCRI campus includes 16 "smart" classrooms wired
for both data and video reception; a 250-seat auditorium; physical
therapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic massage laboratories;
academic computer laboratories; and a distance learning classroom. The
CCRI Newport County Campus also features a Success Center, offering
tutoring, referrals and other support services.
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New England's only Associate
Degree Program in Histotechology Introduced
at CCRI
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The Community College of Rhode Island has recently added to their
offerings a 63-credit histotechnician program. The program is the only
one of its kind at a community college in New England. Those completing
the degree program will earn an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Successful graduates will be eligible to be nationally certified by the
American Society of Clinical Pathology, and are required to earn state
licensure to work in Rhode Island.
Histotechnicians play an intricate part in the health care system,
working primarily in labs preparing tissue specimens for microscopic
evaluation by a pathologist, which ultimately leads to patient
diagnosis. The skills developed in training for the career include a
working knowledge of anatomy, biology and chemistry.
In response to industry needs expressed by the Rhode Island Society of
Pathologists, the histotechnician program at CCRI has been under
development for several years, and partnerships have been established
with several clinical sites in Rhode Island and southeastern
Massachusetts.
“The demand trends in many of the allied health fields have caught
national attention,” says Histotechnician Program Director Maddie
Josephs. “Community colleges are in a position to help recruit
interested individuals into the dozens of health care career tracks
available. We prepare our students with the skill sets they’ll need to
be an effective part of the health care delivery team, and match our
highly qualified graduates with well-paying jobs. It’s a win-win
situation for our graduates and for employers.”
College officials and faculty charged with developing the curriculum
surveyed pathology professionals and potential employers of program
graduates to ensure that students will graduate with the latest and most
in-demand technical skills. The program is seeking full accreditation
and is supported in seeking its accreditation with monetary donations by
state and regional societies for histologists and by histological
products manufacturers.
A recent $1.8 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and
Training will help support the success of histotechnician students as
well as their counterparts in other health fields at the college through
peer support, academic tutoring, improved clinical training and
mentorship guidance. For more information about the histotechnician
program at CCRI, contact Program Director Maddie Josephs at (401)
333-7418 or mjosephs@ccri.edu.
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest
comprehensive community college, with an enrollment of more than 16,000
students in credit programs, and thousands more in non-credit, job
training and personal enrichment classes. CCRI offers associate degree
and certificate programs in more than 60 programs of study at its four
full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport
County.
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Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robotics? |
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When: Thursday, Dec. 15, 9-11 a.m.
Where: Great Hall, CCRI Warwick Campus
Community College of Rhode Island Engineering Department will hold a
proverbial “king of the mountain” competition Thursday, when
student-designed vehicles attempt to climb a ramp under their own power
and then knock their opponent off the summit. The vehicles, which cannot
exceed 30 x 30 x 30 cm in size, are powered by either rubber bands or a
single nine-volt battery. In each design, the student design team must
also have built in a level sensor that causes the first machine to stop
when it reaches the top. The slower of the two vehicles must then bump
the first from its resting place.
Twelve teams of approximately four students each plan to compete.
Grading is proportional to their performance, according to CCRI
Associate Professor Jerry Bernardini, who teaches the students in his
Introduction to Engineering classes. “Even with a basic background in
science, the students can gather enough technical knowledge to put this
together,” says Bernardini of his beginning engineering students. “It’s
a great confidence builder.”
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November 2005 |
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CCRI
Fashion Merchandising Students Present Gallery Show, Silent Auction
to Benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Lincoln, R.I. -- Fourteen CCRI students in
the fashion merchandising program have created signature T-shirts, each
with their own unique decorations and a themed tagline, to be displayed
and auctioned off in a gallery show and silent auction opening on
Thursday, December 1 from 6-8 p.m. and continuing through December 14.
Under the advisement of their professor, Dr. Melanie St. Jean, the
students have each designed and created the T-shirts as part of their
coursework and in an effort to raise funds for The Breast Cancer
Research Foundation. To help transform mere T-shirts into true artwork,
local Swarovski officials donated crystal beading and the assistance of
a company representative staffer in the special technique for applying
the crystals to fashion garments.
“Part of business is social
consciousness,” says St. Jean. “The students each did research
on the topic of breast cancer and on the Foundation, then formulated a
marketing plan to ‘sell’ their T-shirts in this fundraiser,” she
explains. “They had to consider their audience, formulate their design,
and find ways to publicize the event. It was a taste of real product
development. The important thing outside of the academic aspect is that
they are taking on the role of a responsible citizen of the business
community.”
Some T-shirts are pink, others remained
white, and all carry a slogan. Student Stacy Fidalgo of
Pawtucket, for example,
chose to screen-print her shirt with the phrase, “This one shirt could
save a life.” Gina Cerullo of Johnston incorporated “hope, faith and
angel wings” on her shirt.
Some students feel a personal connection
to the project. Lori Marcotte of Attleboro has a grandmother who is a
breast cancer survivor. She emphasizes that for her, the importance of
this project was raising awareness. Ashley Thompson of Burrillville
emphasizes that she hopes that even those who may not be in a position
to bid on a T-shirt will attend the gallery show, view the student work,
and come away having learned something that could save a loved one
In an ironic twist, when
St. Jean first called to
book the Lincoln campus gallery she learned that the dates she hoped for
were already taken. She soon received word from the artist who had the
December weeks reserved, photographer Sally Neeld. Neeld, herself a
breast cancer survivor, said that she would be glad to share the space,
and so the two shows will run concurrently.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation was
founded in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder of cosmetic giant Estée Lauder. The
foundation supports the work of more than 100 researchers worldwide
through grant funding and was named one of the eight Best Charities in
2004 by Money magazine, based on its allocation of more than 85 cents
from every dollar raised toward research and awareness campaigns.
The Community College of Rhode Island is New
England’s largest comprehensive community college with more than 16,000
students in credit programs and thousands more in non-credit job
training, skills and personal enrichment programs. CCRI has four main
campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport, with additional
training and satellite sites throughout the state.
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RI Mineral Hunters Donate Collection to CCRI |
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A collection of gems and minerals mined throughout New England were
recently donated to the Community College of Rhode Island by the RI
Minerals Hunters of Warwick. The donated materials will be on display at
the Knight Campus in Warwick to assist students studying geology.
More than 20 different kinds of gems and minerals were donated including
quartz crystals, garnet and fossil fern. Of particular interest is a
donation of bowenite, the official Rhode Island state mineral first
discovered in Lincoln, RI. This translucent blue-gray mineral can also
be found in New Zealand, Afghanistan and China. The Mineral Hunters also
donated a sample of cumberlandite, a gray- and black-toned rock found in
Cumberland, RI. Often mistaken for meteorites, cumberlandite was formed
over one and half billion years ago through volcanic activity and
glacial movement.
The RI Mineral Hunters are dedicated to conservation of minerals and
fossils, to the education of students and hobbyists, and to the
generation of funds for college scholarships. RIMH also sponsors the
annual Gem and Mineral Show at the CCRI Warwick Campus that is attended
by thousands of New Englanders.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest community
college, has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Newport and
Providence, and operates satellites in Providence and Westerly. Assisted
by more than 750 faculty and staff, the college enrolls more than 16,000
students in credit courses and thousands more in non-credit and job
training classes.
Rhode
Island Mineral Hunters donated a collection of New England gems and
minerals to the Community College of Rhode Island. The donated materials
will be on display at the college’s Knight Campus in Warwick to assist
students studying geology.
(left
to right):
Terry
and Victor Wells, members of RIMH; Karen Kortz, faculty member, CCRI
Physics Department; Stephen Millard, president of RIMH; and Nancy
Millard, faculty member, CCRI Physics Department and member of RIMH.
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October 2005 |
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Providence Youth Non-Violence Summit
to be held at CCRI |
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When: Friday, Oct. 28, 7 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Community College of Rhode Island Liston Campus
One Hilton St., Providence
Motivated by the July murder of 16-year-old Providence resident Errol
Clinton, the Liberian Community Association of Rhode Island has
organized a youth non-violence summit Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29,
at the Community College of Rhode Island Liston Campus, One Hilton St.,
Providence.
Entitled REAL TALK: Inner City Youth Confront Violence, the
summit will bring together middle school and high school students from
the Providence area to discuss the issues of gang violence and
interpersonal violence. They will also explore conflict management
techniques and peace building strategies, so that area youth can learn
how to avoid or deescalate potentially violent confrontations.
Liberian Association of Rhode Island President Dr. Mator Kpangbai, a
principal of the Adelaide Avenue High School in Providence, says, “While
Errol’s death cannot be undone, it is important that we take conscious
and proactive steps to ensure that Errol and others before him are the
last [casualties].”
Other community collaborators in the summit include local social service
organizations Curse Breakers and the CCRI Center for the Study of
Interpersonal Violence. Providence Mayor David Cicilline and
Providence Chief of Police Colonel Dean Esserman are expected to
attend the summit opening Friday evening.
Clinton, a Mount Pleasant High School student, was shot near Sackett and
Balcom Streets in Providence just after midnight on July 31 of this
year, when he and his 17-year-old brother Julius Clinton Jr. were en
route to a party.
Since the boys’ father moved to the United States from Liberia in the
1970s, Rhode Island has become a destination for many Liberian refugees
escaping their country’s decade-long Civil War (1989-1997).
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CCRI honors Cranston community
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Cranston native William Pirolli (CCRI Class of ’77) and Church of
the Transfiguration Reverend Gary Lemery (’70) are among eight
Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Junior College alumni
to be honored for outstanding service to CCRI and the community-at-large
in a special knighting ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14 at Crowne Plaza Hotel
in Warwick, RI.
Pirolli is a managing partner of Pirolli, Deller & Conaty, CPAs. In
addition to building a noteworthy career in the areas of financial
investment, estate planning and corporate growth, Pirolli has also
contributed to his community, serving as past president of the Rhode
Island Society of CPAs and on several committees with the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Pirolli was nominated for the
Society of the Knights by his former CCRI professor, Jack Renza, who
calls Pirolli one of the leaders in the accounting profession both
regionally and nationally.
 In
addition to his CCRI degree, Lemery holds a Bachelor of Science degree
from Roger Williams College, a Master of Divinity degree from St. Mary’s
Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Episcopal Divinity
School. He is a member of the Rhode Island Critical Incident Stress
Management Team, a group of first-responders who help out during both
natural and man-made disasters. He also serves on the boards of Odyssey
Hospice Care and the Humane Society of Jamestown, and was recently named
chaplain of the T.F. Green Airport Fire & Rescue Department. Lemery
lauds CCRI as “a solid beginning for higher education.”
Other honorees at this year’s Society of the Knights gala include
Armeather Gibbs (’88) of Providence, chief operating officer of the
United Way of Rhode Island; Steven Issa (’75) of Cumberland,
president and CEO of the Rhode Island Market and Specialty Groups for
Sovereign Bank; Elizabeth Mancini (’71) of Jamestown, CCRI
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services; Major Monty Monteiro (‘68)
of Providence, director of Homeland Security for the City of Providence;
The Honorable John C. Revens, Jr., (‘66) of Warwick, Senate
President Pro Tempore of the Rhode Island General Assembly and partner
of the Revens, Revens & St. Pierre law firm; and Bruce Stein (‘75)
of Warwick, owner of I.M. Gan Liquors and CCRI volunteer.
A catered dinner-dance featuring the music of Brass Attack will follow
the induction ceremony. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased
at (401) 333-7150. All proceeds benefit the CCRI Alumni Association.
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CCRI honors
Jamestown residents |
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Jamestown residents Reverend Gary Lemery (CCRI Class of ’70) and
Elizabeth Mancini (’71) are among eight Community College of Rhode
Island and Rhode Island Junior College alumni to be honored for
outstanding service to CCRI and the community-at-large in a special
knighting ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick,
RI.
In
addition to his CCRI degree, Lemery, the rector at the Church of
the Transfiguration in Cranston, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from
Roger Williams College, a Master of Divinity degree from St. Mary’s
Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Episcopal Divinity
School. He is a member of the Rhode Island Critical Incident Stress
Management Team, a group of first-responders who help out during both
natural and man-made disasters. He also serves on the boards of Odyssey
Hospice Care and the Humane Society of Jamestown, and was recently named
chaplain of the T.F. Green Airport Fire & Rescue Department. Lemery
lauds CCRI as “a solid beginning for higher education.”
CCRI Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services Elizabeth Mancini (‘71)
oversees all enrollment
services activity at the college’s newest campus in Newport County. “I
identify so closely with CCRI that when I saw the new campus begin
construction, I felt really proud to be part of the administration,” she
says. Mancini is an active volunteer on many CCRI boards and committees,
including the Alumni Association, the WomenTech project, Rhode Island
Women in Higher Education, and Dollars for Scholars.
Other honorees at this year’s Society of the Knights gala include
Armeather Gibbs (’88) of Providence, chief operating officer of the
United Way of Rhode Island; Steven Issa (’75) of Cumberland,
president and CEO of the Rhode Island Market and Specialty Groups for
Sovereign Bank; Major Monty Monteiro (‘68) of Providence,
director of Homeland Security for the City of Providence; William
Pirolli (‘77) of Cranston, a managing partner of Pirolli, Deller &
Conaty, Certified Public Accountants; The Honorable John C. Revens,
Jr., (‘66) of Warwick, Senate President Pro Tempore of the Rhode
Island General Assembly and partner of the Revens, Revens & St. Pierre
law firm; and Bruce Stein (‘75) of Warwick, owner of I.M. Gan
Liquors and CCRI volunteer.
A catered dinner-dance featuring the music of Brass Attack will follow
the induction ceremony. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased
at (401) 333-7150. All proceeds benefit the CCRI Alumni Association.
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CCRI
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Warwick residents John C. Revens, Jr., (RIJC Class of ’66) and
Bruce Stein (’75) are among eight Community College of Rhode Island
and Rhode Island Junior College alumni to be honored for outstanding
service to CCRI and the community-at-large in a special knighting
ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.
 Since
his election to public office in 1968, Revens has been an active force
in the Rhode Island State House. Once the youngest state representative
in Rhode Island’s history, Revens—now Senate President Pro Tempore—has
spent the last 37 years championing legislation for such causes as the
Open Space Bond and the creation of the Department of Children, Youth
and Families. When Revens is not on the “hill,” he is hard at work
through his law office of Revens, Revens & St. Pierre in Warwick. Revens
has always maintained an interest in the area of higher education; this
former president of the New England Board of Higher Education also
helped create the charitable organization now known as the CCRI
Foundation. He reflects on CCRI’s growth over the past 40 years, “The
college has hit its stride now, fulfilling the mission people envisioned
back in the ‘60s.”
Stein, owner of I.M.Gam Liquors, is a successful business owner, an
active community member,
and a CCRI Foundation trustee. Since taking over the store name and
license, simultaneously changing locations, Stein has built up his
operation to become one of the state’s top five retailers in his
industry. In addition to his work with the non-profit CCRI Foundation,
Stein is also an active member of the Warwick Rotary Club. He says that
CCRI gives students the chance to succeed. “The college provides a vital
service,” he says, “and elevates people who need a chance or an
alternative in pursuing their education.”
Other honorees at this year’s Society of the Knights gala include
Armeather Gibbs (’88) of Providence, chief operating officer of the
United Way of Rhode Island; Steven Issa (’75) of Cumberland,
president and CEO of the Rhode Island Market and Specialty Groups for
Sovereign Bank; Reverend Gary Lemery (‘70) of Jamestown, rector
of the Church of the Transfiguration in Cranston and member of the Rhode
Island Critical Incident Stress Management Team; Elizabeth Mancini
(’71) of Jamestown, CCRI Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services;
Major Monty Monteiro (‘68) of Providence, director of Homeland
Security for the City of Providence; and William Pirolli (‘77) of
Cranston, a managing partner of Pirolli, Deller & Conaty, Certified
Public Accountants.
A catered dinner-dance featuring the music of Brass Attack will follow
the induction ceremony. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased
at (401) 333-7150. All proceeds benefit the CCRI Alumni Association.
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CCRI honors
Cumberland resident |
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Cumberland native Steven Issa (CCRI Class of ’75) is one of eight
Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Junior College alumni
to be honored for outstanding service to CCRI and the community-at-large
in a special knighting ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14 at Crowne Plaza Hotel
in Warwick, RI.
 For
Issa, who serves as president and CEO of the Rhode Island Market and
Specialty Groups for Sovereign Bank, the Community College of Rhode
Island has become something of a family affair. Both his wife Patricia
(Joyce) Issa (’77) and his son Brian Issa (’04) are CCRI alumni. “CCRI
provided me with an excellent opportunity to continue my education at an
affordable cost, and played a major role in the successes I have
achieved to date,” he says. At Sovereign, Issa oversees a team of 500
employees and manages business in the areas of commercial real estate,
precious metals, commercial lending, business banking, community banking
and community relations, among others. After graduating CCRI in 1975,
Issa went on to earn both his B.A. and his M.B.A. at Bryant College. He
has also completed studies at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Banking
School of Management. Issa serves on a variety of boards, including the
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, RI Public Expenditures Council
and the United Way of RI.
Other honorees at this year’s Society of the Knights gala include
Armeather Gibbs (’88) of Providence, chief operating officer of the
United Way of Rhode Island; Reverend Gary Lemery (‘70) of
Jamestown, rector of the Church of the Transfiguration in Cranston and
member of the Rhode Island Critical Incident Stress Management Team;
Elizabeth Mancini (’71) of Jamestown, CCRI Assistant Dean of
Enrollment Services; Major Monty Monteiro (‘68) of Providence,
director of Homeland Security for the City of Providence; William
Pirolli (‘77) of Cranston, a managing partner of Pirolli, Deller &
Conaty, Certified Public Accountants; The Honorable John C. Revens,
Jr., (‘66) of Warwick, Senate President Pro Tempore of the Rhode
Island General Assembly and partner of the Revens, Revens & St. Pierre
law firm; and Bruce Stein (‘75) of Warwick, owner of I.M. Gan
Liquors and CCRI volunteer.
A catered dinner-dance featuring the music of Brass Attack will follow
the induction ceremony. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased
at (401) 333-7150. All proceeds benefit the CCRI Alumni Association.
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CCRI
honors Providence residents |
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Providence residents
Armeather Gibbs (CCRI Class
of ’88) and Major Monty Monteiro
(’68) are among eight Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island
Junior College alumni to be honored for outstanding service to CCRI and
the community-at-large in a special knighting ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14
at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.
 Prior to becoming the chief operating officer
of the
United Way of Rhode
Island, Gibbs held many high profile positions in the state, including
Senior Vice President for Bank of America/RI and Director of Community
Relations and Constituent Affairs for Governor Lincoln Almond. Gibbs has
volunteered her time for many notable non-profits, including serving on
the boards of the National Conference for Community and Justice, Rhode
Island Hospital, and the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges. Gibbs says of her CCRI experience, “The faculty and staff
helped me gain the confidence and additional education that I knew I
needed to turn a day-to-day job into a career.”
In 2003, Major Monteiro
became
Providence’s
director of Homeland Security after a  32-year career with the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This former college
basketball center still maintains strong ties to his alma mater,
volunteering his time for both the CCRI Foundation and the Alumni
Association. “The beauty of CCRI grads,” he says, “is they become the
backbone of the workforce of Rhode Island, so it’s basically an
investment for the state.”
Other
honorees at this year’s Society of the Knights gala include
Steven Issa (’75) of
Cumberland, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Market and Specialty
Groups for Sovereign Bank;
Reverend Gary
Lemery (‘70) of Jamestown, rector of the Church of the
Transfiguration in Cranston and member of the Rhode Island Critical
Incident Stress Management Team;
Elizabeth Mancini (’71) of Jamestown, CCRI Assistant Dean of
Enrollment Services; William Pirolli
(‘77) of Cranston, a managing partner of Pirolli, Deller &
Conaty, Certified Public Accountants;
The Honorable John C. Revens, Jr., (‘66)
of Warwick, Senate President Pro Tempore of the Rhode Island General
Assembly and partner of the Revens, Revens & St. Pierre law firm; and
Bruce Stein (‘75) of Warwick,
owner of I.M. Gan Liquors and CCRI volunteer.
A
catered dinner-dance featuring the music of Brass Attack will follow the
induction ceremony. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased at
(401) 333-7150. All proceeds benefit the CCRI Alumni Association.
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CCRI to name eight alumni to Society of the Knights |
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The Community College of Rhode Island will honor eight alumni for their
outstanding service to the community-at-large and to CCRI in a special
knighting ceremony, Friday, Oct. 14 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick,
RI. A catered dinner-dance featuring the music of Brass Attack will
follow the induction ceremony. Tickets are $75 per person and may be
purchased at (401) 333-7150. All proceeds benefit the CCRI Alumni
Association.
This year’s Knights include the following CCRI and Rhode Island Junior
College alumni:
· Armeather Gibbs (’88) of Providence, chief operating officer of
the United Way of Rhode Island
· Steven Issa (’75) of Cumberland, president and CEO of the Rhode
Island Market and Specialty Groups for Sovereign Bank
· Reverend Gary Lemery (‘70) of Jamestown, rector of the Church
of the Transfiguration in Cranston and member of the Rhode Island
Critical Incident Stress Management Team
· Elizabeth Mancini (’71) of Jamestown, CCRI Assistant Dean of
Enrollment Services
· Major Monty Monteiro (‘68) of Providence, director of Homeland
Security for the City of Providence
· William Pirolli (‘77) of Cranston, a managing partner of
Pirolli, Deller & Conaty, Certified Public Accountant
· The Honorable John C. Revens, Jr., (‘66) of Warwick, Senate
President Pro Tempore of the Rhode Island General Assembly and partner
of the Revens, Revens & St. Pierre law firm
· Bruce Stein (‘75) of Warwick, owner of I.M. Gan Liquors and
CCRI volunteer.
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August 2005 |
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It's not too late to
Register for Fall Classes at CCRI |
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Community College of Rhode Island is still holding registration for the
fall semester. CCRI offers hundreds of credit and non-credit courses at
the college’s campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport
County. Classes will also be offered Downcity at URI’s Shepard building
location in downtown Providence and at an off-campus satellite at
Westerly Middle School.
Classes begin on September 6. Students can register for credit courses
until the day that the class first meets, though a late registration fee
may be imposed after August 29.
For more information and available classes, visit us online at
www.ccri.edu or call the Office of Enrollment Services at 825-2003 for
Warwick and Lincoln, 455-6060 for Providence and 851-1622 for Newport
County. Students may register online or in person at any CCRI campus.
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest
comprehensive community college with more that 16,000 students enrolled
in credit classes and thousands more in job-training and personal
enrichment classes.
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CCRI
will offer the
Ocean State's first Facility
Management Certificate Program
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This fall, the Community College of Rhode Island will offer the Ocean
State’s first Facility Management Certificate Program held at multiple
CCRI venues, including the college’s full-service campuses in Warwick
and Providence at the CCRI Training and Technology Center at Quonset
Point.
The certificate, offered jointly by the CCRI Division for Lifelong
Learning and the CCRI Engineering and Technology Department, will inform
students about the latest trends in building systems, including heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and electrical
codes. In addition, students will learn basic writing and computer
literacy – key skills for any employee in a management position.
CCRI Dean of Business, Science and Technology Peter Woodberry explains,
“A lot of people get into the field of facility management through their
experience with a specific skill such as HVAC or plumbing. They may not
have as strong a background in other pertinent areas, such as security
or network infrastructure.
“The certificate program at CCRI offers people working in the field the
opportunity to become well-rounded managers, and creates a shared
platform of knowledge from which all facility managers can draw.”
Woodberry adds that the program also offers a reliable credential for an
employer looking to hire a facilities manager.
To build a meaningful and topical program, CCRI Lifelong Learning
personnel enlisted many advisors who are currently working as managers
of both public and private facilities in the region. Among them is
Christopher Fabiszak of GTECH Corporation, who will serve as an
instructor in the program. “The CCRI Facility Management Certificate
Program is perfect for any facility manager or plant manager who doesn’t
have a certification, or who just needs to get up to speed with the
latest federal and state codes and regulations,” he says.
To accommodate the working student, classes for the Facility Management
Certificate Program are held predominantly at night, and range in format
from multi-week classes to half-day workshops. Costs for individual
courses vary according to length. Classes begin the last week in
September.
For more information, contact the CCRI Division for Lifelong Learning at
(401) 294-5434.
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CCRI Invites
Public to Community Days |
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The public is invited for an advance tour of the Community College of
Rhode Island Newport County Campus during Community Days, Friday, Aug.
19 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new
$12.4 million campus, located at the intersection of John H. Chafee
Boulevard and Coddington Highway in Newport’s North End, will open for
classes this September.
During Community Days, visitors can learn about the certificate and
associate degree programs CCRI offers as well as personal enrichment and
customized training courses. They can also meet with admissions and
advising representatives to discuss enrolling in the college. Those
visitors interested in enrolling at CCRI may register for classes during
Community Days, or they can register at any time between now and the
first day of classes, Sept. 6.
Community Days is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is
requested at (401) 825-2181 or (401) 851-1660.
The Community College of Rhode Island has an open admissions policy
giving all Rhode Island residents the opportunity for education beyond
the high school level. Those applying to a degree or certificate program
must fill out an application form and complete mandatory placement
programs in writing, reading and mathematics.
Currently, the Newport County Campus offers complete programs in the
areas of General Studies, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Rehabilitative
Health. Courses in a variety of other disciplines are also available at
the Newport site, but students may be required to take courses at other
campus locations to complete a different degree or certificate program.
Over time, CCRI plans to add to the programs offered at the Newport
County Campus, depending on public demand.
For more information on available courses and programs of study, visit
the CCRI Web site at http://www.ccri.edu,
or contact the CCRI Newport County Campus at (401) 851-1600.
The new campus includes three separate wings connected by an energy
efficient atrium. These include a 250-seat auditorium, a student
services wing, and a classroom and laboratory wing. The CCRI Newport
County Campus is the most technologically advanced of the college’s four
comprehensive campuses, with 16 “smart” classrooms wired for video and
data transmission.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest community
college, also has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln and
Providence, and operates satellites in Providence and Westerly. The
college enrolls more than 16,000 students in credit courses and
thousands more in non-credit and job training classes.
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Solar Electric Technology Training Program at CCRI |
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This fall, the Community College of Rhode Island will collaborate with the
Rhode Island State Energy Office to offer a new 40-hour training program
in the field of solar power. Funded through a grant from the Renewable
Energy Fund, the Solar Electric Technology Electrician Training Program
teaches area electricians, journeymen and apprentices how to install
solar panels for residential use.
In preparation for the training, the college has built simulated
residential rooftops at the CCRI Training and Technology Center located
in the Quonset/Davisville Industrial Park. While CCRI—the first RI host
site for this type of training—provides the facilities and instructors,
Entech Engineering on Block Island provides the necessary technical
support.
Solar panel technology can work two ways: (1) it can generate energy to
be used immediately and (2) it can generate energy that can be stored
for later use. The CCRI training program teaches electricians how to
deal with both scenarios, and hands-on installation training in both
roof-mounted and ground-mounted systems.
Pat Condon, special projects coordinator for the Rhode Island State
Energy Office, explains the rationale behind the training program, “We
feel there is a need in the state of RI to attract more people in the
electrician trade to this technology.” He adds that for the past several
years, his office has fielded numerous calls from homeowners interested
in alternative energy technology but unable to find a qualified
installer. “They were finding that most of the qualified [contractors
and electricians] were only interested in large-scale projects,” he
says.
To make alternative energy more palatable to the general public, the RI
State Energy Office is also offering monetary incentives—a $4 per watt
buy-down to offset the cost of installing solar power. Condon explains
the buy-down with the following example: a homeowner could save as much
as $8,000 on a modest $20,000 solar energy system with a 2,000-watt
generation potential.
Robert Delaney, director of project development in the CCRI Division of
Lifelong Learning, adds that the college is already fielding requests
from electricians interested in enrolling in the program. “It will give
them a competitive edge,” he explains.
The CCRI Training and Technology Center is already a host site for a
different kind of green technology, the Advance Building Technologies
program, which introduces contractors to new energy efficient materials
and building practices. Delaney hopes the Quonset facility can expand
its repertoire of environmentally-forward programs in the future to
include such technologies as wind power. “It’s a natural fit to what we
already do,” he says.
For more information on the Solar Electric Technology Electrician
Training Program, please call the CCRI Division for Lifelong Learning at
(401) 294-5427.
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July 2005 |
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CCRI Night at the
PawSox |
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Alumni of the Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Junior
College are invited to attend the annual Pride in CCRI Night at the
PawSox, Monday, August 22 at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. Tickets are $18
per person, children ages 2 and under are free. To reserve tickets,
contact the CCRI Office of Alumni Affairs at (401) 333-7150 or e-mail
alumni@ccri.edu.
Jointly sponsored by the CCRI Alumni Association and the Department of
Athletics, the evening’s festivities begin with a 5 p.m. barbecue under
the right-center field tent. The ballgame, pitting the Pawtucket Red Sox
against the Rochester Red Wings, begins at 7:00 p.m.
Alumni and friends of the college will also have opportunities to meet
with PawSox players and to take photos with team mascots Paws and Sox.
Because August 22 is also “Legends Night” at McCoy Stadium, former
PawSox and Boston Red Sox legends will be in attendance, and will be
able to sign autographs at the Verizon Fan Center behind home plate.
Since its inception in 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island
(formerly Rhode Island Junior College) has graduated more than 50,000
students, the majority of whom continue to live in Southern New England.
CCRI is currently the largest community college in New England, and has
full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln, Providence and Newport. For
more information on alumni and college activities, visit the Alumni
Affairs Web site at http://www.ccri.edu/alum/.
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Secretary of State for
the Youths of the Dominican Republic visit CCRI
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Dr. Manuel Crespo, Secretary of State for the Youths of the Dominican
Republic, and Dr. Thomas D. Sepe, President of the Community College of
Rhode Island, will sign a unique agreement to explore educational
collaborations between the college and the Dominican Republic system of
higher education. Among the programs under discussion are student
exchange programs, joint faculty learning communities, and
curriculum-sharing in the areas of social work and business. Other
guests for the ceremony include Bienvenido Carlos Tolentino,
Under-Secretary for the Youths of the Dominican Republic, Boston
Consulate; Francisco Ogando, Vice Consul of the Dominican Republic,
Boston Consulate; and Rodolfo Vargas, President of the Latin American
Professionals Organization of Rhode Island.
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CCRI Student Services
move to new campus |
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The first occupants of the Community College of Rhode Island Newport
County Campus are setting up shop in the college’s new building on John
H. Chafee Blvd., Newport. CCRI Student Services, formerly housed at its
temporary location at the Newport Housing Authority, should be
operational this Monday, July 18, in the Student Services wing of the
new building.
Through Student Services, prospective students may apply for college
acceptance and take mandatory placement testing. Also through Student
Services, both returning and prospective students may register for
classes and receive academic advising.
As construction is still underway in other parts of the building, public
access to the campus is limited to the Student Services area at the
moment. Visitors are advised to enter the building from the auditorium
terrace facing John H. Chafee Boulevard and Coddington Highway. Handicap
access is available from the campus’s lower parking lot.
CCRI officials plan to open the campus for classes at the beginning of
the fall 2005 semester, which begins Sept. 6.
For more information, contact the CCRI Newport County Campus at (401)
845-2255.
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Prospective CCRI students can attend Where Do I Begin
seminar |
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Will I be the oldest student in class? Will I have to take math? How can I
go to college and still work full-time?
These are the kinds of student anxieties that Community College of Rhode
Island counselors will address at Where Do I Begin/On Becoming a
Successful Student, a seminar for adults considering returning to
school. The seminar will take place on Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 7:30
p.m. and will be repeated on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the
CCRI temporary offices in the Newport Housing Authority, One York Ave.,
Newport. The college waives its $20 application fee for all those who
attend.
In addition to discussing common hold-backs that keep adults from
returning to college, CCRI representatives will touch upon such topics
as payment options and financial aid, college credit for life
experience, study skills, and career testing options. They will also
discuss CCRI’s mandatory placement testing in math, reading and writing,
and the developmental education options available at the college.
To attend a Where Do I Begin seminar, please register by calling (401)
845-2255. For more information on the Community College of Rhode Island,
go to www.ccri.edu.
Now nearing completion, the CCRI Newport County Campus will open for
classes this September. Located at the intersection of John Chafee
Boulevard and Coddington Highway in Newport’s North End, the
Shingle-Style campus includes 16 technologically smart classrooms and a
250-seat auditorium. Currently, the college’s Student Services personnel
have set up temporary offices at the Newport Housing Authority, but plan
to move into the new campus later this summer.
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Send Your Child to College this
Summer with Kids’ College at CCRI |
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The Community College of Rhode Island still has openings for its summer
Kids’ College program. Kids’ College, now in its seventh year, is a
unique day program for children 8-12 years old. The two 2-week
sessions run July 11-July 22 and July 25-August 5, from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Mornings are reserved for a variety of learning projects
supervised by academic professionals, while afternoons offer play time
with sports and recreation led by physical education instructors.
The nine different enrichment courses stimulate curiosity and show kids
the fun of learning. Got the CSI bug? “Catch a Criminal” teaches
concepts of investigation and scientific testing while simulating actual
crime-solving methods. Aspiring actors and artists can try their hand at
acting in and producing skits, designing sets and arranging costumes in
“Broadway Bound.” Kids with a “Nose for News” can investigate, write and
photograph stories, then assemble a newspaper. While “Digging into the
Past,” participants learn archeological basics, actually conducting a
dig project and reporting their findings. “Check Mate!” teaches the
intricacies of chess. “Garbage Art” lets aspiring artists recycle the
old into a new piece of art. Kids get a look toward the stars when
“Rockets Away” encourages them to research rockets on the World Wide
Web, while building and launching their own model rockets. “Science
Wizardry” takes a hands-on approach to science, conducting experiments
with everyday items. Ideas, expression, color and shape are areas to
explore in “The Master in You,” where a final exhibition features kids’
masterpieces.
Every participant is able to customize their experience, selecting from
a variety of combinations of these courses. Tuition is $325 for
each two-week session, with a discounted rate offered for
additional children from the same family. Send your child to college
this summer – contact Irene Russo at 825-2060 for registration and
information or visit our Web site
http://www.ccri.edu/lifelong/kidscollege.shtml
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June 2005 |
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CCRI Students
Awarded Scholarships |
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Cranston:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Doina L. Abukarma of Cranston recently
received the 2005 Robert Silvestre Scholarship. Named in honor of
retired CCRI vice president for student affairs, the $250 scholarship
provides financial support to a first- year CCRI student continuing
their studies at CCRI, preferably studying Italian.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Kelly Paquin of Cranston recently received
the 2005 Joan Swedberg Scholarship. Named in memory of CCRI faculty
member Joan Swedberg, the $350 scholarship provides financial support to
a full- or part-time student enrolled in the Office Administration
Program at CCRI.
Cumberland:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Jodie M. Fletcher of Cumberland recently
received four scholarships through the CCRI Foundation. Fletcher
received a $400 Rosemary Sullivan Zins Honorary Award which provides
financial support to a graduating student with the highest G.P.A. in
Liberal Arts; a $500 Clara Leclerc Philosophy Scholarship which provides
financial support to a graduating student who is transferring to a
four-year college or university and pursuing a Liberal Arts or
Philosophy degree; a $650 A.C. Bessette Scholarship which provides
financial support to a graduating student in their sophomore year
exhibiting qualities of good citizenship and academic excellence; and a
$725 Edward & Lucy D. Medeiros Scholarship which provides financial
support to a graduating student who has given time, talents and energies
in the promotion of student activities at CCRI.
Exeter:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Phillip Mazza of Exeter recently received
the 2005 Bobby Hackett Jazz Scholarship. The $450 scholarship provides
financial support to students pursuing a fine arts degree in music,
preferably jazz studies.
Johnston:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Rico Healy of Johnston recently received the
2005 Cooperative Education Scholarship. The $800 scholarship provides
financial support to students demonstrating the ability to relate their
work environment to their academic environment.
Lincoln:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Elizabeth Bevilacqua of Lincoln recently
received the 2005 Yatsko Scholarship. Named in memory of CCRI student
Lorraine Yatsko, the $1,200 scholarship provides financial support to
the sophomore with the highest scholarship honors in the Clinical
Laboratory Technology Program.
Pawtucket:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Jennifer Belley of Pawtucket recently
received the 2005 Cooperative Education Scholarship. The $800
scholarship provides financial support to students demonstrating the
ability to relate their work environment to their academic environment
Community College of
Rhode Island students Meaghan E. Bowden and Lisa L. Buteau
of Pawtucket both recently received 2005 Edward & Lucy D. Medeiros
Scholarships. The $725 scholarships provide financial support to a
graduating student who has given time, talents and energies in the
promotion of student activities at CCRI.
Providence:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Wendy DeLeon of Providence recently received
the 2005 Conrad Ferla Scholarship. The $300 scholarship provides
financial assistance to a business administration student currently
enrolled at CCRI.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Millicent Goodlin of Providence recently
received the 2005 Hope Branch of the International Sunshine Society
Scholarship. The $800 scholarship provides financial support to a
second-year nursing student who demonstrates financial need.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Joshua Klemp of Providence recently received
the 2005 CCRI Alumni Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship provides
financial support to a second-year graduating student who is
transferring to a four-year college or university and is of meritorious
standing.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Reuven Soultanoglou of Providence recently
received the 2005 Edward J. Liston Scholarship. Named in honor of CCRI’s
second president, the $400 scholarship provides financial assistance to
a student pursuing studies at the Liston Campus and who has demonstrated
success in their studies.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Tunde Mustapha of Providence recently
received a $550 2005 Solomon A. Solomon Business/Retail Scholarship.
Warwick:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Veronica Bruscini of Warwick recently
received the 2005 Barbara Colavecchio Scholarship. Named in memory of
CCRI faculty member Barbara Colavecchio, the $450 scholarship provides
financial support to a graduating student who is transferring to a
four-year college or university and pursuing English as a major.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Julie A. Huddon of Warwick recently received
the 2005 Student Nurse Organization Scholarship. The $1950 scholarship
provides financial support to nursing students continuing their studies
in the licensed practical nurse or associate degree in nursing program.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Jasmine Jennings of Warwick recently
received the 2005 Joe Andre, Jr. Student-Athlete Scholarship. Named in
memory of a former CCRI employee, the $500 scholarship provides
financial support to outstanding student-athletes continuing their
education at CCRI.
Community College of
Rhode Island student Christine Perreault of Warwick recently
received the 2005 Warwick Branch of the International Sunshine Society
Scholarship. The $450 scholarship provides financial support to CCRI
students who reside in Warwick.
West Warwick:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Gregory J. Amend of West Warwick recently
received the 2005 CCRI Alumni Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship
provides financial support to a second-year graduating student who is
transferring to a four-year college or university and is of meritorious
standing.
Woonsocket:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Samantha C. Ferland of Woonsocket recently
received the 2005 Jane Thompson Scholarship. The $200 scholarship
provides financial support to second semester student in the Clinical
Laboratory Technology Program.
Uxbridge, MA:
Community College of
Rhode Island student Donna Tibedo of Uxbridge, Mass. recently
received the 2005 Albert E. Carlotti Dental Hygiene Scholarship. The
$200 scholarship provides financial support to graduating students from
the Dental Hygiene Program exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities.
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CCRI Professor Named
Champion of the Month |
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Warwick -- Community College of Rhode Island Professor Josephine Pino of
Barrington, R.I. has been named Champion of the Month by the northeast
regional chapter of the American Association for Women in Community
Colleges for her work in developing the biotechnology program at CCRI.
Pino, coordinator of the biotechnology program and assistant professor
of biology, said the certificate program at CCRI was approved last
spring and is one of only six throughout the northeast. The six-month
long, 15-credit program is designed to train students to work in the
biotechnology field.
“I really enjoy working in a community college because of the teamwork
that is involved and I enjoy the role of finding people with talent for
the field of biotechnology,” says Pino about her work at CCRI.
Jodie Bluto, regional director of the AAWCC and chemistry technician at
CCRI said, “It is important for women’s organizations to recognize women
doing this type of innovative work.”
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest
comprehensive community college with more that 16,000 students enrolled
in credit classes and thousands more in job-training and personal
enrichment classes. CCRI has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln
and Providence, with satellites in Newport and Westerly and a fourth
campus under construction in Newport scheduled to open in Fall 2005.
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CCRI Faculty
Promotions |
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The following faculty at the Community College of Rhode Island recently
received promotions:
Joseph Allen of West Greenwich was promoted to Associate
Professor of Mathematics. Gerald Timothy Doran of Warwick was
promoted to Professor of English. Debra Lilli of Cranston was
promoted to Associate Professor of English. Luis Malaret of
Worcester, Mass., was promoted to Professor of Biology. Maria
Mansella of North Providence was promoted to Professor of Foreign
Language and Culture. Cheri Markward of Cranston was promoted to
Associate Professor of Music. Sandra Megerdichian of Cranston was
promoted to Associate Professor of Nursing. Linda Meyer of
Providence was promoted to Professor of Nursing. Mary Mycroft of
North Providence was promoted to Professor of Nursing. Betty Thomson
of Coventry was promoted to Professor of Mathematics. Vartan
Vartanian of Barrington was promoted to Professor of Engineering and
Technology.
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Seventeen students graduate from
Rhode Island Child Care Apprenticeship
Program
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The Community College of Rhode Island Division of Lifelong Learning
graduated 17 students from its Rhode Island Child Care Apprenticeship
Program at a June 15 ceremony at the CCRI Lincoln campus. Through the
program, each apprentice earned their child development associate
certification for the state, and completed 24 credits transferable
toward a college degree.
2005 graduates of the program include:
Lori Therrien of Coventry;
Nicole Morse of Cumberland;
Kate Knowlton of East Greenwich;
Karen Ramos of East Providence;
Tracy Ricker of Johnston;
Tamara Marie Cote, Wendy Rapoza and Sabina Watkin of Pawtucket;
Karen Artigian, Raygina Bowie, Jissin Davis and Lydia DeJesus of
Providence;
Lori-Ann Dupree, Danielle Gauthier and Diane Lyckland of Warwick;
and Jennifer Aponte and Nancy Davison of Woonsocket.
The two-year program, funded by a grant from U.S. Dept. of Labor, paired
entry-level child caregivers with experienced on-the-job mentors in one
of seven participating child care centers in the state. While the
participating caregivers were completing a minimum of 120 hours in a
child care setting, they were simultaneously taking child care
development courses at CCRI.
Karen Bouchard, executive director of Woonsocket Head Start and Day
Care, commended the program as an affordable way for child care
employees to access higher education. “The Rhode Island Child Care
Apprenticeship Program at CCRI enabled three of my employees to reach a
level of educational attainment that they could not have achieved on
their own,” she said.
Upon entering the program, the child care centers agreed to upgrade the
student caregivers’ pay scales once they have completed the program.
Participating child care providers included:
Beehive Day Care Center in East Providence;
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center in Providence;
Child Care Connection in Lincoln, Central Falls and Pawtucket;
Crayons Child & Family Center in Warwick;
Federal Hill House in Providence;
Precious Angels Child Care Center in Warwick;
and Woonsocket Head Start and Daycare.
For more information, contact CCRI Program Coordinator Lynn Trudel at
455-6140.
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Woonsocket
Kiwanis Club Awards Annual Scholarship |
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The Woonsocket Kiwanis Club recently awarded its annual Community College
of Rhode Island scholarship
to Jenna B. Campbell of Woonsocket.
The $500 award was created in recognition of Kiwanis members Roger Begin
and Leo Tanguay for their foresight in creating the Woonsocket Kiwanis
education fund. To be eligible for the scholarship, Woonsocket residents
must have finished their first year at CCRI and plan to continue their
studies there. Preference is given to applicants who have a career goal
in nursing, human services of other field relating to serving children
and/or youth at risk.
For more information and an application, contact the CCRI Foundation at
(401) 333-7150 or visit
www.ccri.edu/foundation/scholarships.shtml.
Caption: Community College of Rhode Island Associate Professor of
Nursing Judith Abbate presents the 2005 Woonsocket Kiwanis Club
scholarship to Woonsocket resident and CCRI nursing student Jenna
Campbell.
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CCRI Staff Member to Present at National Tech
Conference |
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Bruce Barrett, director of networking and telecommunications at the
Community College of Rhode Island and a resident of Kingston, RI, has
been selected to present nationally at the ACUTA Annual Computer
Networking and Telecommunications Conference to be held this July 17-21
in Kissimmee, Florida. ACUTA is an international non-profit educational
association serving colleges and universities, with a membership of 825
institutions and over 2000 professional individuals. ACUTA’s purpose is
to support higher education institutions in achieving optimal use of
computer and telephone communications technologies.
Barrett’s seminar will address the strategic, budget, staffing and
cultural issues associated with the latest trends toward the convergence
of higher education Information Technology and Telephone Departments.
This topic will also include presenters from the University of
Pennsylvania and the University of Western Ontario, Canada.
Barrett has over twenty years experience in the computer networking
field. He is presently Treasurer and on the Board of Directors for
OSHEAN, the RI higher education consortium for local, regional and
national networking initiatives. He also serves on the National Program
Committee for ACUTA.
The Community College of Rhode Island was recently ranked fifth in the
country by the Center for Digital Education and American Association of
Community Colleges. This award recognizes the on-line capabilities of
the College, in addition to the availability of technology and training
tools for faculty and staff and excellence in strategic planning. The
College’s computer network was also recognized by Yahoo as being the 7th
most wired in the country.
CCRI will be co-hosting the ACUTA national conference to be held next
April in Providence. Specific topics will include computer security and
the use of data networks for telephone services.
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest
comprehensive community college with more that 16,000 students enrolled
in credit classes and thousands more in job-training and personal
enrichment classes. CCRI has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln
and Providence, with satellites in Newport and Westerly and a fourth
campus under construction in Newport scheduled to open in Fall 2005.
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Joanne Galliano appointed
coordinator of Lifelong Learning in Newport
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Joanne Galliano of North Kingstown has been appointed coordinator of
Lifelong Learning for the new Community College of Rhode Island campus,
located in Newport’s North End. Galliano will be responsible for
creating customized training for the East Bay business community and
forging important partnerships between the college and local industry.
She has worked at CCRI for more than 17 years in admissions, cooperative
education and workforce development.
The CCRI Division for Lifelong Learning oversees non-credit programs in
workforce development, continuing education, literacy, community
education and personal enrichment. Most recently, Lifelong Learning has
formed partnerships with boatbuilding companies in the East Bay area to
offer training in composites. This spring, CCRI also launched a
successful training program for Raytheon employee prospects. For more
information on the division’s offerings, call 825-2000 or visit
www.ccri.edu/lifelong.
The CCRI Newport County Campus is scheduled to open for the Fall 2005
semester. Currently, CCRI is holding classes at its satellite location
at Newport Hospital. It has also established a temporary office space at
the Newport Housing Authority, One York St., Newport. To contact
admissions representatives at the Newport temporary office, call
845-2255.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest community
college, also has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln and
Providence, and operates satellites in Downcity Providence and Westerly.
The college enrolls more than 16,000 students in credit courses and
thousands more in non-credit and job training classes.
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CCRI Office of Advising and
Counseling one of six “Best Practices” for its use of
ACCUPLACER OnLine
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The College Board named the Community College of Rhode Island Office of
Advising and Counseling one of six “Best Practices” for its use of
ACCUPLACER OnLine assessment tools. CCRI uses ACCUPLACER to evaluate and
place incoming students in the areas of math, reading and writing. A
team from CCRI Advising and Counseling—including Dean Ronald Schertz,
Assistant Dean Robert Cipolla and Coordinator of Advising and Counseling
Lisa Mallozzi—will present ways that ACCUPLACER OnLine can increase
college retention and academic success at the College Board national
conference on June 15, 2005.
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May 2005 |
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CCRI Therapeutic Massage Program
is first in Rhode Island to receive an accreditation from
COMTA
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Based in Newport, the CCRI Therapeutic Massage Program is the first such
program in Rhode Island to receive an accreditation from COMTA—the
Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, headquartered in Evanston,
Ill. To earn its five-year accreditation, the program had to meet or
exceed national standards in curriculum and competencies, methods,
faculty and student outcomes, among other criteria.
Program Director Regina Cobb states, “COMTA is a well-rounded
accreditation that looks at the whole student, from scientific knowledge
to interpersonal skills.” She adds that preparation for the
accreditation—including a self-study and on-site visits—took nearly 24
months to complete.
Begun in 2005, the Community College of Rhode Island Therapeutic Massage
program is a two-year, evening and weekend degree program that combines
Eastern and Western approaches to soft tissue manipulation. Students
learn Swedish massage, deep tissue massage (friction massage, effleurage
and petrissage), Eastern massage (reflexology, accupressure and
shiatsu), and sports massage. Therapeutic massage can improve a
patient's circulation and skin condition, can aid in athletic
conditioning and can instill a sense of well being.
The only degree-granting program of its kind in Rhode Island, the CCRI
Therapeutic Massage Program is one of three Rehabilitative Science
Programs located at the college’s Newport satellite. These programs,
which include Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist
Assistant, will relocate to the new CCRI Newport County Campus when it
opens this fall.
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Margaret Jacoby Observatory
free public viewing nights |
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Margaret Jacoby Observatory at the Community
College of Rhode Island Knight Campus, 400 East Ave., Warwick, will hold
free public viewing nights from 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 16, 23
and 30, weather permitting.
Visitors may peer through the college's Schmidt-Cassegrain
telescope to view the Summer Triangle, Saturn’s satellites, and other
celestial objects in the June sky. Guests are also taught how to use
binoculars to view the stars in their own backyards. For more
information, call the CCRI Physics Dept. at 825-2212.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest community
college, has campuses in Warwick, Providence and Lincoln and is
currently constructing a fourth campus in Newport. Each year, the
college enrolls more than 16,000 students in credit courses and
thousands more in non-credit and job training classes.
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CCRI Commencement to air on COX Channel 15 |
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The Community College of Rhode Island’s 40th commencement ceremony will
air on Cox Cable channel 15 on three upcoming Saturdays, May 28, June 4,
and June 11, from 4-6 p.m. Alumni, family and friends unable to attend
the ceremony will now have a chance to watch the graduates of 2005 walk
across the stage. Those who did attend can relive the moment. The
ceremony was held on Friday, May 20, 2005 at the CCRI Flanagan Campus in
Lincoln where 1,312 students received Associates in Arts, Associates in
Fine Arts, Associates in Applied Science and Associates in Science in
Technical Studies degrees, as well as various one-year certificates. The
commencement address was given by Providence native and former CCRI
student Jorge Elorza, an attorney with R.I. Legal Services.
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest
comprehensive community college with more that 16,000 students enrolled
in credit classes and thousands more in job-training and personal
enrichment classes. This year’s graduating class brings the total of
CCRI alumni to more than 50,000. CCRI has full-service campuses in
Warwick, Lincoln and Providence, with satellites in Newport and Westerly
and a fourth campus under construction in Newport scheduled to open
later in 2005.
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Moonlight cruise along Narragansett Bay |
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The
Community College of Rhode Island
Foundation will hold a moonlight cruise along Narragansett Bay on Saturday, June 25, as a fundraiser for CCRI student scholarships.
Guests will board the Bay Queen Vista Jubilee at 461 Water Street,
Warren, at 7 p.m. and return at 11:30 p.m. The evening will include
food, dancing and socializing as well as the opportunity to enjoy a
sunset across Narragansett Bay. Tickets are $50 per person, and benefit
the JP DiMaria Scholarship Fund. Cash bar is not included in ticket
price.
For reservations or more information, call (401) 247-0792.
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CCRI Student Wins
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John Dionne of East Providence, a Business Administration student at the
Providence Campus of the Community College of RI (CCRI) recently won the
Gold Medal in the Sales Manager Meeting competition. The competition is
sponsored by the Delta Epsilon Chi division of DECA. The International
Competition was held at the Disneyland Resort and Conference Center May
4-7 in Anaheim California. Dionne was one of 80 competitors from Rhode
Island. Colleges who participated in these events included, Bryant
University, Johnson & Wales University as well as students from the
Flanagan Campus and the Liston Campus.
Delta Epsilon Chi, the college division of DECA with more than 14,000
members , serves a diverse international membership as a professional
organization, providing leadership and career-oriented opportunities to
develop and enhance leaders of tomorrow. Delta Epsilon Chi’s renowned
competitive events uses role plays, on line simulations and written
project reports to evaluate students’ marketing and management skills –
specific skills identified by the business community as essential for
success taught through Delta Epsilon Chi activities.
John Dionne qualified to compete at the international level in Sales
Manager Meeting by winning at the state level earlier this spring.
Events are judged at both the state level and the international level by
qualified business professionals in the field. During the conference,
cash awards and scholarships are presented to the international winners
by the major corporations and associations who support DECA/Delta
Epsilon Chi programs and positively influence the training of to morrows
business and industry leaders.
Dionne is a sophomore at CCRI’s Liston campus and was trained by Chapter
Advisor Joanne Orabone. Orabone has served as the Chapter Advisor for
over four years at the Liston Campus. When asked what John did to
prepare for this competition, Joanne said, “ John participated in a
competition camp to prepare for the international competition. Several
hours a week were put in by John and several students who were involved.
John was a dedicated student who put in that extra effort and it paid
off with a GOLD.” Joanne Orabone and JoAnn Warren of the Knight Campus
in Warwick designed the program to train the competitors. CCRI has
garnered many awards over the years due to this program of competitive
activity. Dr. Thomas Sepe. President of CCRI, presented Dionne with a
Presidents’ Citation for outstanding achievement by a CCRI Student and
for bringing international recognition to both himself and to CCRI.
For more information on CCRI’s local programs of Delta Epsilon Chi,
contact, Mr Robert Carosi via e-mail at carosi@ccri.edu or 401-825-2325.
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) operates at all campuses of CCRI including our
newest program which will open at the Newport County Campus in September
of 2005.
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Providence native Jorge
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Providence native Jorge Elorza will serve as commencement speaker at the
40th commencement of the Community College of Rhode Island on Friday,
May 20, 2005. The ceremony, held at the CCRI Flanagan Campus, 1762
Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, will begin at 5 p.m.
The son of Guatemalan immigrants, Elorza graduated from Classical High
School in Providence, then attended the CCRI Liston Campus, where he
benefited from the services and support offered by the Educational
Opportunity Center. His experience at CCRI was only the beginning of a
world-class education—first at University of Rhode Island and later at
Harvard Law School. After serving as a staff attorney at Rhode Island
Legal Services, Elorza recently accepted a faculty position at Roger
Williams Law School.
Nearly 1,400 students will receive Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine
Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science and Associate
in Applied Science in Technical Studies degrees and one-year
certificates from the Community College this year.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest community
college, has campuses in Warwick, Providence and Lincoln, as well as
satellite campuses in Newport and Westerly. A fourth full-service campus
is currently under construction in Newport County, and is scheduled to
open in 2005. Currently CCRI enrolls more than 16,000 students in credit
courses and thousands more in non-credit and job training classes.
www.ccri.edu/currents/05-may/commencement.shtml
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CCRI faculty member honored for teaching excellence |
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Warwick -- JoAnn Warren of North Kingstown, a professor at Community
College of Rhode Island in the department of business administration,
has been selected as the recipient of the Two-Year Teaching Excellence
Award from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs -
Northeast Region. She will represent the Northeast Region at the
Association's annual conference this June in Washington, D.C.
The Community College of Rhode Island, an Associate degree-granting
institution, is New England's largest community college. CCRI currently
enrolls more than 16,000 students in credit courses and thousands more
in non-credit and job training classes.
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President’s Party brings in
nearly $30,000. |
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 Providence
Mayor David Cicilline and Channel 12 Anchor Karen Adams auctioned a week
in Mexico, a trip tothe Big Apple, and other hotly contested packages
when they co-chaired last month’s President’s Party, an annual
fundraiser held at the Community College of Rhode Island Liston Campus
in Providence. This live auction, combined with a silent auction of more
than 100 items, brought in nearly $30,000. Proceeds benefit both the
Charles Sullivan Fund for the Arts and Humanities and the CCRI
Foundation.
Created in honor of long-time CCRI professor and arts advocate Charles
Sullivan, the Charles Sullivan Fund for the Arts and Humanities helps
fund a variety of cultural opportunities at the community college’s
multiple campuses. The CCRI Foundation supports college-wide projects,
such as student scholarships, educational equipment purchases, campus
beautification, athletics and library acquisitions.
Caption: (l-r) CCRI Professor Charles Sullivan eyes the crowd while
Mayor David Cicilline and Channel 12 Anchor Karen Adams play auctioneers
at the CCRI President’s Party last month.
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CCRI Foundation to Host Workshop on Grant Writing
Five-day Workshop to Explore Application Process
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New grants make it possible for cash-strapped agencies to bring important
services into the community and get innovative ideas off the ground. Yet
applying for and receiving grants is a very competitive process. To help
members of the nonprofit community and government agencies decipher the
intricacies of the grantseeking process, the Community College of
Rhode Island Foundation will be hosting the Grantsmanship
Training Program, May 23-27, at the Community College
of Rhode Island Knight Campus in Warwick, RI. The five-day workshop
will be conducted by The Grantsmanship Center, the world’s oldest and
largest training organization for the nonprofit sector.
“Anyone with nonprofit management or grant proposal writing
responsibilities, including staff, volunteers, and board members, will
benefit from attending this workshop,” says Julie M. White, Ph.D. the
CCRI Foundation’s Executive Director and Dean of Institutional
Advancement and College Relations for CCRI. “Nonprofit organizations
continue to face an uncertain future,” she points out. “With tight state
and federal funding, we must acquire the skills to compete for limited
resources.”
Designed for both novice and experienced grantseekers, this workshop
covers all aspects of searching for grants, writing grant proposals, and
negotiating with funding sources. “Participants will work in teams to
actually develop a grant proposal,” White notes.
To ensure personal attention, registration is limited to 30
participants. The program fee of $825 includes workshop tuition and one
year of TGCI Membership benefits and services. Fifty-percent
scholarships may be available for organizations with annual operating
budgets under $300,000.
To register for the workshop, or to apply for a scholarship, contact The
Grantsmanship Center, at (800) 421-9512 (outside California) or (213)
482-9860. For local information, call Pat Tengwall at the CCRI
Foundation, (401) 333-7279.
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.
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Creating Context for Active
Learning: A Technology Enhanced,
Interdisciplinary Paradigm
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Three CCRI faculty members—Assistant Professor of English Debra Lilli,
Associate Professor of English Susan Apshaga and Associate Professor of
Foreign Languages Carol Panaccione—recently presented a one-hour
teaching forum, Creating Context for Active Learning: A Technology
Enhanced, Interdisciplinary Paradigm, at the NYC conference for the
League for Innovation in the Community College. The forum addressed
methods to create a student-centered learning community, and was based
on their own interdisciplinary and team-taught course at CCRI, Man
and the Machine.
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April 2005 |
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CCRI will hold new community
information sessions concerning program offerings
at the new CCRI Newport County Campus
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This May, the Community College of Rhode Island will hold new community
information sessions to acquaint prospective students with program
offerings at the new CCRI Newport County Campus, scheduled to offer
classes in Fall 2005. Sessions are free, but require pre-registration at
(401) 845-2255.
Portsmouth: Wednesday, May 4, 5-6:30 p.m., Portsmouth Free Public
Library, 2658 East Main Rd.
Tiverton: Wednesday, May 11, 5-6:30 p.m., Essex Public Library, 238
Highland Rd.
Located off Coddington Highway in Newport’s North End, the CCRI Newport
County Campus will offer associate degree programs in Health and
Rehabilitative Science, Nursing, Liberal Arts and General
Studies—programs that transfer to four-year colleges around the country.
The 65,000-square-foot CCRI campus will include 16 “smart” classrooms
wired for both data and video reception; a 250-seat auditorium; physical
therapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic massage laboratories;
academic computer laboratories; and a distance learning classroom. The
CCRI Newport County Campus will also feature a Student Success Center,
offering tutoring, referrals and other support services.
Until the new campus is completed, Newport Hospital will continue to
host CCRI East Bay classes through the summer. While construction is
concluding, the college has staffed a temporary office at the Newport
Housing Authority, One York St., Newport. To make an appointment, stop
by or call (401) 845-2255.
Currently, more than 16,000 students—from high school students to
retirees—are enrolled in credit courses through the comprehensive
community college known as the Community College of Rhode Island. CCRI
offers more than 60 programs of study, as well as a diverse range of
non-credit training, education and enrichment opportunities. The CCRI
Newport County Campus represents the fourth full-service campus in the
system, with other campuses located in Warwick, Lincoln and Providence.
CCRI also operates satellites in Westerly and Downcity Providence.
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Driver Education classes
still available this spring
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The Community College of Rhode Island still has openings for spring and
early summer driver education classes. While individual classes vary in
frequency and length, all driver education programs require 33 classroom
hours. Students must register in advance of the start date in order to
attend. To be eligible for enrollment in a driver education class, a
student must produce proof that he or she is at least 15 years and 10
months old by the first day of class.
At press time, the following classes remain open:
Barrington: Barrington High School, May 23 through June 7
Lincoln: Davies Career & Technical Center, May 24 through June 15
Newport: Rogers High School, June 27 through July 2
North Kingstown: North Kingstown High School, May 2 through 24
North Smithfield: North Smithfield High School, May 2 through 16; or May
17 through 31
Providence: Classical High School, May 9 through 19
Providence: Hope High School, May 12 through June 2; or May 23 through
June 9
Providence: Juanita Sanchez Complex, May 25 through June 16
Providence: Lincoln School, June 11-18
Providence: Met School, June 27 through July 6
Riverside: Bayview, May 9-June 2
Smithfield: Armory, May 23 through June 9
South Kingstown: South Kingstown High School, May 2 to 18
Tiverton: Tiverton High School, May 16 through 31; or June 1 through 16
Warwick: Gorton Junior High School annex, May 2 through June 3; June 20
through 24; or June 27 through July 1
Warwick: Pilgrim High School, May 24 through June 22
Woonsocket: Woonsocket High School, May 9 through June 9
Cost for the Driver Education program is $65. Checks, money orders and
credit cards are accepted. Students may register online any time through
the college’s Web site at www.ccri.edu; by mail at CCRI Driver
Education, 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865; by fax at
333-7237; or in person during designated hours at the Lifelong Learning
offices on the three main CCRI campuses. In-person registration for
Driver Education takes place Mondays-Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9
a.m.-12 noon at the Warwick and Lincoln campuses. In person registration
also takes place at the CCRI Providence campus, Mondays-Fridays, 1-5
p.m. Registration forms are available online or at all CCRI Lifelong
Learning offices. All registration is done through CCRI. Instructors
cannot accept registrations.
Meeting days and times vary with each location. Classes may be added
through the semester dependent on community interest. For the most
up-to-date schedules and availability information, visit the CCRI Web
site at www.ccri.edu. For more information, call (401) 825 - 2182.
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CCRI among top five digital community colleges for
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WARWICK, R.I. – The Community College of Rhode Island has been named fifth
most digitally-savvy among its peer community colleges in the
large/urban category for 2005 by the Center for Digital Education and
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The ranking was
established based on the second Digital Community Colleges Survey, which
examined how colleges are deploying technology to streamline operations
and better serve their students, faculty and staff. CCRI was the only
college in New England to be recognized in the survey findings.
Rick Fontaine, chief information officer and executive director of
information technology at CCRI, was pleased to accept the award on
behalf of the college at a recent ceremony in Boston. “This award
represents the true collaboration of the entire college community –
faculty, staff and students – in adopting the best uses of technology to
supplement the traditional educational delivery system.”
More than 200 community colleges across the country participated in the
survey. Colleges were grouped into three categories based on city and
student population. Community college officials responded to a set of 24
questions in the survey that addressed online capabilities, such as
admission, registration, bookstores, and grades. Additional questions
focused on the availability of technology tools and training for
teachers and faculty, along with strategic plans across departments and
within curriculum planning. Colleges were ranked according to a
four-point scale, providing Web site addresses and background data for
final verification and validation.
"This year’s study confirms that technology has become a vital tool in
both the learning environment and in campus service delivery,” said
Marina Leight, vice president of the Center for Digital Education.
“Nearly every aspect of the college experience is supported by
technology, which means everyone wins -- everyone benefits.
Congratulations to this year’s top-ranking colleges for their
outstanding innovations and contributions to digital education.”
AACC President George Boggs believes America's community colleges
continue to demonstrate their leadership by making education more
accessible, convenient and effective. “The appropriate use of technology
has enabled our colleges to improve their programs and delivery of
services,” he said. “It is important that all of our community colleges
continue to use a combination of tools and talents to improve access to
education and training, and increase the success rate for our students.
Congratulations to this year’s top digital community colleges.”
The 2005 Digital Community Colleges Survey was underwritten by 3Com,
Gateway and Quest Software.
The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest
comprehensive community college, enrolls more than 16,000 students in
credit courses and thousands more in non-credit and workforce training
classes. CCRI currently has full-service campuses in Warwick, Lincoln
and Providence, with a fourth location under construction in Newport and
several satellite locations throughout the state.
Top 10 Digital Community Colleges
Large/Urban:
1st Place (tie): St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Fla.
1st Place (tie): York Technical College, Rock Hill, S.C.
2nd Place: Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, Wyo.
3rd Place: Miami-Dade College, Miami, Fla.
4th Place: North Harris Montgomery Community College, The Woodlands,
Texas
5th Place: Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, R.I.
6th Place: Darton College, Albany, Ga.
7th Place: Florida Community College, Jacksonville, Fla.
8th Place: Broward Community College, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
9th Place: Cumberland County College, Vineland, N.J.
10th Place: Rio Salado College, Tempe, Ariz.
Mid/Suburban:
1st Place: Indian River Community College, Fort Pierce, Fla.
2nd Place: Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kan.
3rd Place: Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Md.
4th Place: Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, Calif.
5th Place: Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pa.
6th Place: College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, Md.
7th Place: San Juan College, Farmington, N.M.
8th Place: Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Va.
9th Place: Carroll Community College, Westminster, Md.
10th Place: Macomb Community College, Warren, Mich.
Small/Rural:
1st Place: Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, N.Y.
2nd Place: Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, Pa.
3rd Place: Patrick Henry Community College, Martinsville, Va.
4th Place: Kirtland Community College, Roscommon, Mich.
5th Place: Panola College, Carthage, Texas
6th Place: Aims Community College, Greeley, Colo.
7th Place: Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, Iowa
8th Place: Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Granite
Falls, Minn.
9th Place: Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Va.
10th Place: Lake-Sumter Community College, Leesburg, Fla.
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