Being actively involved in activities and student groups outside of the classroom
is crucial aspect of the college experience. Extracurricular involvement allows students
to become more engaged with their field of study, immersed in a student group that
stimulates the development of career aspirations, provides them the opportunity to
learn more about other cultures, or simply develop an interest that could become a
lifetime hobby.
The objective of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society shall be to recognize the
academic excellence of students in the study of Associate Degree Nursing. The society
shall encourage the pursuit of advance degrees in the profession of nursing as well
as continuing education as a life-long professional responsibility. Additionally,
the society shall participate in the recruitment of qualified individuals into the
profession of nursing.
The Bible Study meets once or twice a week to study the Bible together, both the Old
and New Testaments, and to support and encourage each other in our faith. The student
club welcomes all interested people to come and be part of the club. We read with
a view to the meaning and personal application of what the text says. Bibles are provided
by the student club or you may bring your own. Study is followed by a time of prayer
for those who desire it. For current meeting room and times, check posters or contact
the student club advisor.
The CCRI Radio Group was created to develop and cultivate the talent and technical
skills of students with a common interest in digital media. The main objective of
the student group is to motivate and encourage current students studying new media,
as well as attract new students who have an interest in the Radio field. Goals of
the student group include: informing and educating members through the development
of guest speakers, debates, excursions, and interacting with successful business located
in and around Rhode Island for networking and internships. CCRI Radio also strives
to assist its members in compiling valuable resources, and building a support system
both inside and outside the CCRI community.
The Chamber Ensemble is CCRI’s band/orchestra performing group. We meet twice a week
to practice for performances during the semester. The student group presents a formal
public concert twice a year, in December and April/May, and frequently performs for
other college functions. All band/orchestra instrumentalists and pianists who read
music are invited to participate. Chamber Ensemble is a good way to keep up or improve
your skills on your instrument and to enjoy the benefits of playing in an ensemble.
A steady commitment is required. Meeting times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:15
in the Band Room (0540) in Warwick.
For those who enjoy part-singing in a small group, this is an interesting close-knit
ensemble student group. Also a one-credit music course, the Chamber Singers ensemble
offers an opportunity to explore anything from Acapella Renaissance music to 20th
century styles. Performances include fall concerts on campus and in the community,
and an annual spring concert. Auditions for placement within the group are held at
the first two rehearsals each semester. We meet and rehearse weekly on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 11:30pm to 12:45pm.
A marvelous opportunity for those who enjoy singing and having fun while learning
vocal technique by rehearsing varied and interesting styles of choral music. Chorus
generally performs one larger masterpiece in conjunction with Chamber Singers and
instrumentalists. A one-credit course, the Chorus meets Mondays and Wednesdays from
2:30 to 3:45pm. An audition for placement for each section (soprano, alto, tenor,
and bass) is held during the first meeting of each semester.
Collegiate DECA membership is an essential resource for the future marketing, management,
finance and entrepreneurial professionals. Collegiate DECA is a national organization
for college students preparing for careers in all areas of business, including marketing,
management, finance and entrepreneurship. Its local chapters and state/provincial
associations are a division of National DECA, Inc. Collegiate DECA is currently active
throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Activities promoted by Collegiate DECA integrate with and enhance the student's college
curriculum. In addition, the organization's close ties with the business community
provide both opportunities for members and an appreciation of the free enterprise
system.
Students develop a plan of work that includes attending leadership conferences, fundraising,
community service and preparing for competitive events at both the regional and national
level. This organization combines educational and social skills into a dynamic program for
all Business students.
The Objectives of Collegiate DECA are to:
nurture competent, entrepreneurial, self-reliant, cooperative leadership in the fields
of marketing, management, finance and entrepreneurship.
help students make informed career choices
foster high ethical standards in business
encourage business activity that demonstrates civic, social and moral responsibility
network with potential employers through National Advisory Board (NAB) companies.
Meet over 2500 other Collegiate DECA Members throughout the world at Regional and
National Conferences.
The purpose of Cybersecurity is to provide both social and educational enrichment
in the Cybersecurity field. This student group is designed to bring students together
for networking opportunities through participating in cybersecurity-related activities
including competitions, outreach to potential CCRI students, and hands-on experience
through the use of cyber-range. For additional club-related information, including
meeting times, etc. click here. The CCRI Cybersecurity Club is also a member of the National Cybersecurity Student Association.
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the professional development of student
dental assistants. Student group activities are designed to help students better understand
of the role of the professional dental assistant in the oral health community and
to encourage participation in community service projects such as CCRI Community Service
Day and Rhode Island Mission of Mercy and to provide a supportive social network for
students in the Dental Assisting Program. Students are encouraged to become involved
in Rhode Island Dental Assistant Association activities and may attend continuing
education events at no cost. All student members must be enrolled in the Dental Assisting
Program and be a current member of the Student American Dental Assistants Association.
The purpose of the organization is to enable students to keep abreast of the current
trends and issues in the profession of Dental Hygiene. Attendance and participation
in meetings and affiliation with the Rhode Island Dental Hygienists' Association is
encouraged. Membership to, the student chapter of, the American Dental Hygienists'
Association is mandatory. Student members participate in variety of community service
projects throughout the year, which heightens community awareness of oral health.
These include, but are not limited to, presentations on oral health to diverse groups,
collecting aluminum tabs to be donated to Shriner's Children's Hospital, participation
in the annual fund-raising Imagine Walk for Autism , and volunteering for various
other community outreach projects.
The Emergency Management and Homeland Security prides itself in being an example of
safety and preparedness in the CCRI community. We seek to enhance students future
careers in Emergency Management through extra activities and guest speakers related
to the field, expanding their knowledge base and experience. We hope and work towards
a better, safer, more prepared tomorrow with the goal of protecting life and property.
Engineering is made up of students majoring in engineering and engineering technology.
The purpose of the student group is to better prepare students for what lies ahead
after graduation and to enhance their knowledge in all fields of engineering. In addition
to students exchanging and sharing knowledge of classes, careers, jobs, etc. during
meetings, the club also hosts guest speakers and sponsors field trips as well. The
Engineering student group also holds an annual cookout/picnic each year during the
summer, and ski trip during the winter break. This student group is open to all engineering
and engineering technology students. This student group also welcomes students majoring
in arts, general business, and management.
The purpose of Kappa Beta Delta is to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business
pursuing associate degrees; and, to encourage and promote personal and professional
improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
The International Club has four major goals: First; to promote the culture and heritage
of each individual member; second, to facilitate the sharing of different cultural
points of view and to encourage the acceptance of different opinions; third, to foster
an eagerness to serve our community and fourth; to promote socio-cultural interaction
and an understanding of globalization through travel opportunities. Meetings will
be held on Tuesdays in the All Clubs Room #1315 at 11am.
The purpose of the Italian student group is to encourage the study of the Italian
language and culture and to enhance CCRI academic core curriculum through a variety
of programs and activities.
The purpose of this student group is to aid the student in gaining knowledge of all
aspects of the field of Clinical Laboratory Science. Discussion will include new developments
in the field. Students will have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with
the type of training and skills needed in the MLT field, as well as become familiar
with the professional associations (NCA, ASCP, ASCLS). Students will have the opportunity
to attend regional and local conferences. Involvement in the student group will provide
academic and moral support for all members.
The mission of the Mudslingers is to promote the appreciation of the Ceramic & Fine
Arts on campus and within the community. The main goal of this student group is to
enhance cultural awareness of the student body, faculty, and staff about the richness
in Fine Arts. Educating the public’s taste through museum tours, guest artist, field
trips, films, sales and various other projects. The Mudslingers promotes a supportive
and diverse environment that allows artist to grow critically and intellectually.
The Nonviolence club's mission is to educate students on the history, philosophy,
and principals of nonviolence; also to teach conflict resolution skills & techniques
with hopes to promote nonviolence both on campus and in the community.
To enhance the professional development of occupational therapy assistant students
by broadening their education, both as individuals and as a group.
To promote professional unity between this organization, the Rhode Island Occupational
Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
The Opera student group is for those who wish to perform, promotes and supports education
and appreciation of the operatic art, as artists and as audience members, and to promote
public awareness of the relevance and value of the operatic art for all individuals
and the community.
Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year colleges
throughout the United States and abroad, whose mission is to recognize the most academically
successful students at these institutions. To be eligible for membership in Pi Omicron,
the Community College of Rhode Island chapter, students must have a 3.75 GPA or above,
with a minimum of 21 and no more than 60 credits earned at the College, be matriculating
in a degree or certificate program, and be of good character. Membership in Phi Theta
Kappa is regarded as a high honor and is noted on student's transcript. For more detailed
information on the benefits and opportunities offered to eligible students, please
visit the society’s international website at ptk.org.
The Psychology student group's mission is to promote interest in the field of psychology
and to provide students with opportunities to hear speakers, take field trips, attend
conferences, perform community service, and participate in informal social activities.
Topics of interest have included: hypnotherapy, dream interpretation, cognitive neuroscience,
behavior modification, attention deficit disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Other areas of possible interest include, stress management, forensic psychology,
addiction, sexual orientation, violence and terrorism, and careers in psychology.
Each semester, the officers in consultation with advisors, determine meeting times
and schedule of events. Members are also invited to provide input. All Psychology
majors are encouraged to become members, but any student interested in the field of
psychology and/or the helping professions is welcome.
The purpose of the Radiography program is to promote public awareness of radiography
and radiation and to provide activities for both freshmen and senior students enrolled
in the Radiography Program. Fundraisers are planned annually for the Radiography scholarship
as well as affiliations with local charitable organizations. This program invites
guest speakers to campus for seminars and workshops.
Vin Diesel once said, “Roleplaying is the training ground for imagination!” Here at
the Role Players’ Guild, we take that quote to heart. Our mission at CCRI is to open
views and minds of gamers and non-gamers to the diversity of the gaming world. We
encourage the expansion of imagination and most importantly we want people to have
a fun time, while feeling safe along with having a sense of community.
The mission of the Sonography program is to promote public awareness of Sonography
and the role it plays in Diagnostic Imaging of health-related issues. The organization
also works to enhance the development of freshman and senior students as healthcare
professionals. Annual fundraisers are planned to support the Sonography Award. This
organization invites guest speakers to the campus for seminars and workshops. Meeting
times may change semester to semester. Please e-mail advisor for updates in meeting
changes.
The Student Ambassador Program is an honorary group of students who will represent
the college at special events on campus and in the community. They seek to enhance
prospective students’ knowledge about the various student support services and programs
offered at the college. Students will demonstrate leadership potential, communication
skills and high academic standards.
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of student nurses and
professionals. Student group activities are designed to foster nursing students; understanding
of the role of the nurse in today's health care system, to encourage participation
in community service projects and to provide a supportive social network for students
in the Nursing Program. SNO's goal is to promote professional and social unity among
the members of this organization, the Student Nurses' Association of Rhode Island
(SNARI), and the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). All students in the
CCRI Nursing program are members of the CCRI Student Nurses' Organization and are
eligible for membership in SNARI and the NSNA.
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of Physical Therapy
Assistant students as professional persons by broadening their education as individuals
and as members of a group. The Student Physical Therapist Club promotes professional
and social unity in this organization and the student assembly of the RI Chapter of
the A.P.T.A.
The purpose of the Student Veterans will be to provide a network of support for military
veterans, their families and supporters. Secondly, our purpose is to educate the college
community about the experiences of military veterans and work with the college administration
to meet the needs of student veterans and prospective student veterans.
The CCRI Players produce and present four major productions each academic year. Plays
are chosen to expose students to a variety of dramatic styles and periods. Fully mounted
productions, open to the public, are staged at both the Warwick and Providence Campuses.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in all areas of theater
production, under the supervision of the theater faculty and staff. All students,
full or part-time, are eligible to participate in CCRI Players’ productions, regardless
of their course of study. The players also produce a two-production summer repertory
theatre, participation in which is open to the community.
The overall mission of The Unfiltered Lens is to inform and improve the quality of
Student Engagement at the Community College of Rhode Island. We strive to accomplish
this standard by reporting and writing the truth in an ethical and responsible fashion
that enlightens the entire college community, while providing information in an unvarnished
manner that seeks thoughtful responses, dialogue and, of course, action. We fully
understand serving students is our clear objective and recognize the impact and, more
importantly, the importance of this endeavor. We realize we do not make news but cover
events that stimulate our community, improve college life and strengthen our Democracy.
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of massage therapy
students as professionals by broadening their education as individuals and as members
of a group. The goal of Therapeutic Massage is to promote professional unity between
this organization, the Rhode Island Massage Therapy Association and the American Massage
Therapy Association.