Office of Opportunity and Outreach

The Office of Opportunity and Outreach offers several programs that help Rhode Islanders overcome barriers to starting and completing a post-secondary (Beyond the high school or GED level) education:

• Access/TRIO Student Support Services
• Community and Social Resources Office
• Disability Services for Students
• Gateways to Success Initiative
• RI Educational Opportunity Center (TRIO)
• RI Educational Talent Search (TRIO)
• REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes)

The Office of Opportunity and Outreach is a part of Student Services. Its programs also work outside the college providing post-secondary educational planning, information and assistance.

The mission of the Office of Opportunity and Outreach is to increase access to and success in post-secondary education among Rhode Islanders who face economic, academic, social, and/or cultural barriers to education.