Neurodiversity Week: March 17-21: Campus Resources

"As a Center, we embrace diversity and appreciate opportunities to support identity development."

"The College is committed to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for the increasingly diverse backgrounds and beliefs of those who comprise the College community, as well as the larger community of which Rhode Island College is a part."

"We recognize disability as a form of diversity, promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of college life, and endeavor to make students aware of the many opportunities and resources available to them at Rhode Island College."

"Provides education, training and outreach regarding issues of access, equity, opportunity and Title IX. The director of Institutional Equity serves as the Title IX coordinator and Affirmative Action officer for the College."

"Our mission is to support the institution’s internationalization effort and to facilitate and enhance the academic experiences of undergraduate and graduate international students."

"Learning for Life (L4L) is a research-based, multi-faceted community and college partnership that links students to a network of services, supports and opportunities. This collaborative work fortifies students for college success and removes any challenges that they may encounter in keeping college a central priority in their lives."

"The Affirmative Action Office (AA) ensures the college’s commitment and responsibility toward matters concerning equitable treatment and opportunity in employment, educational programs and activities."

The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) is to promote active and ongoing processes that advance social and racial justice and equity college-wide. This team provides leadership to identify, assess, and eliminate institutional inequalities in areas related to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, religion, social class, language, disability, socio-economic status, national origin, citizenship status, age, and veteran status. Our commitment is to promote campus climate that is diverse, supportive, welcoming and safe for all.

"PEP is an admissions and retention program for first generation college students that provides academic coaching, personalized advising, a summer transition program, a community of peer support, and leadership opportunities."

"[Our] mission is to promote the accessibility of educational services and the opportunity for excellence to all students through collaborative programming among its student affiliates, faculty, staff and the wider community."