The College is emerging from a time of fiscal problems brought on by the economy of the State. In addition to increasing financial stability resulting from a healthier Rhode Island economy, the College has also been the recipient of State bond funds that have been used for additions to the physical plant as well as to advance the College in the area of technology. As is often the case, positive conditions also present challenges. It may be argued that a healthy economy, especially in terms of employment, can result in a shift in college enrollments. New facilities increase the need for resources to maintain them.
Technology requires a new and different infrastructure.
The College has experienced demands related to all of these challenges. On the whole, the results are positive. While most of the programs that existed ten years ago are still in existence, the College has made some significant structural changes. In Academic Affairs, professional programs in management and technology are now organized in the Center for Management and Technology. Programs have been developed in education at the doctoral level, public accountancy at the masters level, and middle-level education at the bachelors level.