Why go to college in Rhode
Island?
Rhode Island offers everything from the largest
community college in New England to nationally ranked private and Ivy
League institutions. There really is something for everyone. Rhode
Island's colleges and universities provide some of the finest
opportunities in America for students studying everything from
oceanography to education, culinary arts, business, graphic arts, film
making, liberal arts and engineering.
Rhode Island Colleges Online
Community
College of Rhode Island
Established by the General Assembly in 1960, the Community College of
Rhode Island seeks to provide an opportunity for students to complete
their first two years of college, workforce training beyond the high
school level, a focus on teaching and student services, an avenue for
adults to pursue postsecondary education, extensive involvement with the
community, and specialized workforce education and training courses for
business and industry. The largest community college in New England,
the Community College of Rhode Island has three permanent campuses: the
Knight Campus in Warwick, the Flanagan Campus in Lincoln, and the Liston
Campus in South Providence. A fourth campus in Newport is being
developed. Satellite campuses are located at East Providence High
School, Middletown High School, Newport Hospital, North Kingstown High
School and Westerly High School. Fall 2005 headcount enrollment at the
Community College was 15,583.
Rhode
Island College
Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is now the state's principal
urban public institution of higher learning -- in setting, student body,
curriculum and priorities. RIC provides undergraduate programs in the
arts and sciences as well as in pre-professional and professional
fields. The college also offers some graduate programs in the arts and
sciences and in the areas of community, public and social service. RIC
grants a Ph.D. in Education offered jointly with the University of Rhode
Island. The faculty's first priority is teaching, but this focus is
enriched by a strong commitment to research and community service.
Rhode Island College is located on a 125-acre campus straddling the
Providence/North Providence line. Headcount enrollment at Rhode Island
College for the fall of 2005 was 8,513.
University
of Rhode Island
From its beginnings in 1888, the University of Rhode Island has grown to
become the state's public, comprehensive university, and is a
land-grant, sea-grant, and urban-grant institution, with responsibility
for cooperative extension services. URI provides instructional programs
through the doctoral degree level, and among the three public
institutions it has the primary responsibility for research. The
University of Rhode Island consists of four campuses: the 1,200-acre
Kingston Campus located in Kingston, the 165-acre Narragansett Bay
Campus located off South Ferry Road in Narragansett, the 2,300-acre W.
Alton Jones Campus in West Greenwich, and the Providence Center which
houses the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education. At the
University of Rhode Island, total headcount enrollment for the fall 2005
semester was 14,362 students.
Brown University
Established in 1764, Brown is the seventh oldest college in the nation
and a member of the Ivy League. Originally named Rhode Island College,
the institution was renamed in 1804 for Nicholas Brown, an original
incorporator and benefactor. Women were first admitted in 1891 to study
at what became known as Pembroke College, which merged with Brown's
undergraduate college in 1971. Brown University offers bachelor's,
master's and doctoral degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, a
master's degree in teaching, and a medical education program leading to
the MD degree. The Brown campus is located on Providence's East Side.
Headcount enrollment in fall 2005 was 7,723.
Bryant
University
Bryant University was founded in 1863 to provide specialized training in
business administration. Located on a 320-acre campus on Douglas Pike
in Smithfield that opened in 1971, Bryant University offers associate's,
bachelor's, and master's degree programs, including an MBA. Bryant is
home to the RI Small Business Development Center. Headcount enrollment
in fall 2005 was 9,373.
Johnson & Wales
University
Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University offers associate's degrees,
bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and the doctorate in education.
Johnson & Wales is a career-oriented institution that concentrates in
business, food service, hospitality, teacher education and technology.
The main campus is located in downtown Providence, with a second campus
headquartered at the Harborside Park waterfront site near the
Providence/Cranston line. Other major learning centers are located at
the Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk and the Airport Center in Warwick.
Headcount enrollment in fall 2005 was 9,172.
Naval War
College
On October 6, 1884, Secretary of the Navy William E. Chandler gave the
order that: "A college is hereby established for an advanced course of
professional study for naval officers, to be known as the Naval War
College." Such were the humble beginnings of what is now the oldest
continuing institution of its kind in the world. Now in its second
century of service to the U.S. Navy and the nation, the Naval War
College continues to prepare its students for the remainder of their
military careers by providing them with a professional military
education based on intellectual flexibility, flowing from a clear
understanding of the fundamental principles which have governed national
security affairs in peace and in war throughout history.
New England
Institute of Technology
Established in 1940, NEIT specializes in the preparation of students for
immediate employment in business, high technology industries and the
applied trades. The institution grants associate's and bachelor's
degrees in technical and career fields. It maintains two campuses in
Warwick. Headcount enrollment in fall 2005 was 2,712.
Providence
College
Providence College, a Dominican institution of higher education, was
founded in 1917 by the Bishop of the Diocese of Providence. Providence
College awards baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences. The
Graduate School offers master's degrees in business administration,
history, education, and religious studies. The 104-acre campus is
located at the corner of River Avenue and Eaton Street in Providence.
Headcount enrollment in fall 2005 was 5,336.
Rhode Island School
of Design
Rhode Island School of Design, founded in 1877, is a professional arts
college offering students the environment and opportunity to foster
their development as artists, architects and designers. The college
offers degrees at the baccalaureate and master's levels, including a
master's in teaching. The campus is located on Providence's East Side.
Headcount enrollment in fall 2005 was 2,086.
Roger Williams
University
Roger Williams University offers career-oriented studies as well as
programs in the liberal arts and sciences. The school offers
associate's and bachelor's degrees, including the bachelor in
architecture and fine arts, the master's degree in criminal justice,
architecture, and education, and the doctorate of law. Originally a
branch of Northeastern University, in 1956 it was chartered by the state
as Roger Williams Junior College, and in 1967 the institution was
granted the right to award bachelor's degrees. The campus, on the
Bristol waterfront, covers 97 acres. The School of Continuing Education
is located in downtown Providence on Washington Street. Headcount
enrollment in fall 2005 was 4,115.
Salve Regina
University
Salve Regina University is a Catholic college of the arts and sciences
located in Newport. Established in 1934, it offers the associate's
degree in justice studies, general studies and management, and
bachelor's degrees in a variety of arts and sciences; in addition, the
master's degree is offered in social service and management fields, and
a doctorate is offered in humanities. The campus consists of 19
buildings, some turn-of-the-century, located on Ochre Point. Headcount
enrollment in fall 2005 was 2,251.
Zion Bible Institute
Zion Bible Institute is one of the oldest Pentecostal Bible training
centers in the country. The school opened in the fall of 1924. In
1985, Zion Bible Institute moved to a 108-acre campus in Barrington,
formerly the site of Barrington College. Zion Bible Institute is
authorized by the Board of Governors for Higher Education to offer
baccalaureate degrees in three areas: Bible, theology, and divinity.
Headcount enrollment in fall 2005 was 407.
RHODE ISLAND PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS
Proprietary schools are privately-owned business,
trade and technical schools that offer training for entry-level
employment and the upgrading of existing skills in non-licensed
occupations. Proprietary schools cannot grant degrees but may award
certificates.
Currently there are 13 proprietary schools
operating in Rhode Island. For program information please contact the
schools directly or consult the
Directory of
Proprietary Schools in Rhode Island.
The
Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology and Hair Design, established
in 1959, is located in Providence. It offers programs in hairdressing,
instructor training, esthetics, manicuring, and therapeutic massage.
The
Career-Ed Business Institute,
established in 1994, is located in Lincoln. It trains for positions as
PC support technician, software applications specialist, help-desk
analyst, network systems professional, and computer programming with Web
technology.
The International
Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), established in 1998, is located
in Newport. It offers programs in yacht restoration and provides job
training for the international boating industry.
The
MotoRing Technical Training Institute (MTTI), established in
1985, is located in East Providence. It offers programs in building &
property trades technician, motorsport/power equipment technician,
automotive/marine service technician, telecommunication cabling,
computer service technician, and computer applications office assistant.
Nationwide Tractor
Trailer Driving School, established in 1969, is located in
Lincoln. It offers programs in tractor-trailer driving.
New England
Tractor Trailer Training School. (NETTTS), established in 1966,
is located in Pawtucket. It offers programs in tractor-trailer driving,
diesel mechanics, and commercial drivers license programs.
The Newport School of
Hairdressing, established in 1966, has locations in Pawtucket
and Cranston. It offers programs in hairdressing, instructor training,
and manicuring.
Paul Mitchell - The
School, established in 2002, is located in Cranston. The school
offers programs in hairdressing, esthetics, instructor training, and
manicuring
Rob-Roy
Academy, established in 2002, is located in Woonsocket. It
offers programs in hairdressing, manicuring and esthetics.
The Sawyer School,
established in 1916, has locations in Pawtucket, Providence and Warwick.
It offers programs in travel & tourism, information technology, computer
administration and technology, medical assistant, business support
specialist and business information processing programs.
The Warwick Academy of
Beauty Culture, established in 1969, is located in Warwick.
It offers programs in esthetics, hairdressing, and manicuring.
OTHER RHODE ISLAND RESOURCES
Assistive
Technology Access Partnership (ATAP)
ATAP is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations and
agencies, each with targeted assistive technology focus, working
together to provide information and improve access to assistive
technology to individuals with disabilities.
CollegeBoundfund
CollegeBoundfund provides a powerful way to save for higher
education. Sponsored by the state of Rhode Island, CollegeBoundfund is a
"529 plan" that offers many benefits including tax-free earnings growth,
a RI State tax deduction on contributions and a choice of investment
options. Withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses are also
federal and Rhode Island state income-tax free.*
An account can be opened to save for the
educational expenses of a child by parents, grandparents, relatives or
friends. Funds invested in a CollegeBoundfund account are
managed my Alliance Capital with investment oversight from the Rhode
Island's State Investment Commission. When the child is ready to attend
school, funds can be used at virtually any public or private educational
institution in the nation and at some schools abroad. Funds can be
withdrawn to pay for qualified expenses such as tuition, room, board,
fees, books, supplies and equipment required for enrollment.
College Planning Center
The College Planning Center, a free resource center sponsored by the
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA), offers
Rhode Islanders up-to-date information on college admission, financial
aid, financing options, distance learning, and careers. The center also
offers advice on scholarship searches and adminsters a Web site,
www.rischolarships.com.
Experienced financial aid and admissions professionals will be available
seven days a week to answer questions. The center is committed to
reaching all populations within the Rhode Island community to ensure
that each of these populations has access to this essential
information. The College Planning Center is located at the Warwick
Mall, 400 Bald Hill Road, Suite R10. The College Planning Center Web
site provides links to sites with information on financial aid, college
selection, distance learning, careers and job searches. Contact: David
DeBlois at 401-736-3170 or at ddeblois@cpcri.org, or visit the College
Planning Center's Web site at
www.cpcri.org.
College for Students with Disabilities: Your Guide to RI Resources
If you receive support through an Individual Education Program (IEP) or
a 504 Plan, you can learn about opportunities to pursue postsecondary
education. Get the help you need to plan and prepare for postsecondary
education, identify supports available to aid in accessing postsecondary
education, and find disability-related information about colleges in
Rhode Island.
New
England Regional Student Program (RSP)
This program enables New England residents to get a reduction on
out-of-state tuition when they enroll at out-of-state New England public
colleges and universities, and study RSP-approved majors which are not
offered by their home states. All 78 public colleges and universities
in New England participate in the RSP, offering hundreds of academic
programs through RSP. Programs are available at all academic levels
from associate's degrees through doctoral and first professional
degrees. The RSP is a tuition reduction program, not a financial
assistance or scholarship program, and students accepted through RSP are
eligible to apply for financial aid from other sources. The catalog of
RSP eligible programs, the Apple Book, is available in high school
guidance offices, public libraries, college career services and
admissions offices at New England public colleges and universities. For
more information call New England Regional Student Program 617-357-9620
or visit the
Web site.
Paul V.
Sherlock Center (formerly the University Affiliated Program of
Rhode Island)
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities is one of a national
network of UAPs that were created in federal legislation in the 1960s.
There are now sixty-one such programs throughout the United States,
including at least one in every state. All of these programs are
administered through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities in
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This network of
programs is now collectively known as the Association of University
Centers on Disabilities. Every University Center on Disabilities is
charged with four core functions: 1) interdisciplinary training, 2)
community outreach and service, 3) dissemination of information, and 4)
research. The mission of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities is
to support community membership of individuals with disabilities in
school, work, and society. The focus of the Sherlock Center is to
address the needs of individuals with disabilities, family members, and
others who provide daily support to individuals with disabilities. For
more information contact the Sherlock Center, RIC, 600 Mt. Pleasant
Ave., Providence, RI 02908-1991, 401-456-8072 (voice), 401-456-8773
(TT), 401-456-8150 (fax);
www.sherlockcenter.org. Click on
http://www.ric.edu/uap/onlinepublications.htm to download and print
Sherlock Center online publications that include College Link and
Rhode Island Transitions.
Rhode
Island Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services
(ORS)
ORS Provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services for
students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to
employment and adults with disabilities seeking employment. Qualified
applicants can receive support in employment planning, job-seeking
skills, resume writing, vocational assessment, training (including
postsecondary education/training) and job placement.
Rhode Island
Higher Education Assistance Authority
The Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority (RIHEAA), was
created to provide financial assistance to students and their families
to help them realize their postsecondary educational goals. The mission
of RIHEAA is to provide educational access and choice to residents of
Rhode Island, promoting equal postsecondary opportunity to students who
are restricted from participating in the educational programs of their
choice due to insufficient financial resources. RIHEAA administers the
Rhode Island State Grant Program, the Academic Promise Scholarship, the
CollegeBoundfund (CBf) College Savings Program (www.collegeboundfund.org),
and the CBf Five and Ten Matching Grant Program. The Authority is also
the guarantor of the Federal Stafford and PLUS loan programs. For
additional information, contact the Authority by phone at 401-736-1100
or by mail to 560 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02886, or visit the
RIHEAA Web page at
www.riheaa.org.
Rhode
Island Office of Higher Education
The Rhode Island Office of Higher Education (RIOHE) provides support to
the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education by coordinating
the development and of and overseeing the accomplishment of an overall
system plan and related goals and objectives. RIOHE makes available
factual information on the colleges, universities, and proprietary
schools that operate in this state.
Preparing for College: A
Guide for Students, Families, and Educators is the RIOHE Web site
which provides information and annotated hyperlinks to resources on
college planning and the application process. Students planning to
transfer among the public higher education institutions should consult
their advisor, the
RI
Transfer web pages and
The Transfer Guide for
Students, which lists course equivalencies and articulation
agreements. Many reports are now available online at the
Rhode Island Board of Governors' Web
site. Other reports can be requested by calling 401-222-6560 or
writing to the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education, 301 Promenade
St., Providence, RI 02908.
Rhode Island
Student Loan Authority (RISLA)
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) is a non-profit state
authority dedicated to providing affordable loans for higher education.
RISLA provides easy, local access to low cost educational funds; helps
Rhode Island colleges and universities to be more financially
competitive in attracting and retaining exemplary students; counsels
students and parents on how they can afford higher education; and
provides state-of-the-art loan processing and disbursement services.
Information is available on the Stafford, Parent PLUS, College Bound
loan, RI Family Education, Partnership, and Scholarship Loan programs.
Call 736-1190 or 800-758-7562.
North Kingstown High School
Home of the
Skippers
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Guidance Phone: 401-268-6240
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Timothy S. Chace
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