2015-2016 Catalog

This catalog was prepared on the basis of the information available at the time of publication. Therefore, specific statements, including fees, dates, course offerings, admissions requirements, financial aid practice and policies, graduation requirements, and other procedures or policies, may be subject to change without notice.

Each step of the educational process, from admission through graduation, requires continuing review and appropriate approval by college officials. The college, therefore, reserves the right to change the requirements contained in this bulletin, to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met the requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for admission for any reason the college determines to be material to the applicant’s qualifications to pursue higher education.

Statement of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action

Pursuant to the philosophy of the Rhode Island Board of Education, Rhode Island College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, or any other veteran who served in active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of the college’s educational programs and activities, including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other college-administered programs. It also encompasses the employment of college personnel and contracting by the college for goods and services. The college is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and members of minority groups identified in state and federal affirmative action laws and executive orders, persons with disabilities (including qualified special disabled veterans), and veterans of the Vietnam Era.

The college’s policy of nondiscrimination is consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the relevant Governor’s Executive Orders and Rhode Island Gen. Laws § 28-5.1 et seq.

Inquiries concerning the college’s administration of the nondiscrimination laws should be addressed to the Interim Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, 310 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1996, tel. (401) 456-8218. Questions regarding provisions for students with disabilities should be directed to the Office of Student Life, 127 Craig-Lee Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1996, tel. (401) 456- 8061. Questions regarding provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be addressed to the ADA Coordinator, 314 Roberts Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 02908-1996, tel. (401) 456-8216. Persons using TTY/TDD devices may contact the above offices via the Rhode Island Relay Services by dialing 711. Reasonable accommodation may be provided upon request.