This dynamic center of learning is located at URI s urban campus in downtown Providence. Like the Renaissance found in the city we call home, many of our students find the college to be a place of exciting transition and development. Founded in 1942, the College of Continuing Education was created to serve the educational and professional needs of Rhode Islanders and nearby Massachusetts residents. Today, we continue to serve these populations, as well as students beginning or renewing their college education.
Students find a supportive community on our urban campus.
Our services range from tutoring in math and writing, to assistance in obtaining scholarships and other financial aid, to the resources of a Child Development Center. Most importantly, we provide trust and respect for a diverse population. URI carries the distinction of being a land, sea, and urban grant institution. I have long been a part of the University s efforts in Kingston as vice president of student affairs, and now am proud to join URI s Providence Campus and its urban grant mission. We are a major provider of outreach and community services with particular emphasis on urban initiatives, problems with hunger and access to higher education.