Affiliates

Alan Shawn Feinstein Institute for Philanthropic Leadership

Mark Motte Director Craig-Lee Hall 135 (401) 456-8881 mmotte@ric.edu

The Feinstein Institute offers the Certificate Program in Nonprofit Studies, a 16-credit professional credential for undergraduates, graduates, and nonprofit-organization employees who wish to strengthen their skills in not-for-profit program development, strategic planning, human resources, budgeting, ethical practice, grant writing, program evaluation, and philanthropy.

Case Management Institute

Jayashree Nimmagadda Professor Building No. 9 - East Campus 112 (401) 456-8042 (401) 456-8210 jnimmagadda@ric.edu

The Case Management Institute prepares students for entry-level jobs in human service fields by providing a skill-based education directed toward the well being of individuals and families, and the improvement of social conditions. The program includes classroom and field experience.

Child Welfare Institute

Website: http://www.ric.edu/cwi

W. Bruce Rollins Director Building No. 9 - East Campus 135 (401) 456-4626 brollins@ric.edu

Charged with developing training programs for child welfare workers and establishing and maintaining development programs for staff and collaborative partners, the Child Welfare Institute provides a learning environment that is nurturing, supportive, and enriching, to advocate for children, youth, and families. The institute is jointly administered by the dean of the School of Social Work and the director of the state Department of Children, Youth & Families. It is guided by an advisory committee composed of key stakeholders from throughout Rhode Island.

Institute for Addiction Recovery

Website: http://www.ric.edu/addictionrecovery

Sandra DelSesto Director 202 (401) 456-9809 sdelsesto@ric.edu

The Institute for Addiction Recovery, launched at Rhode Island College, was established to strengthen Rhode Island's capacity to assist individuals and communities in their recovery from addiction through collaboration and integration of academic and community resources. The twelfth affiliate of the College's Center for Public Policy, it will be a scholastic hub to explore and analyse critical issues related to addiction and recovery; to enhance practice in substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery; and to support individuals and families in recovery.

Institute for Political Education, Participation, and Research

Valerie Endress Associate Professor Whipple Hall 207 (401) 456-8270 (401) 456-4781 vendress@ric.edu

The Institute will provide opportunities for students to participate in service learning, applied research on political issues, and community engagement. It will provide a forum for the discussion of pressing societal questions. The Institute will organize debates, mock elections, opinion polls, and media events to highlight local, state and national politics. The Institute will promote teaching and learning for students and the public at large through its connections with the American Democracy Project and DebateWatch.

Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies

Marie Fraley Interim Director 201 (401) 456-8476 mfraley1@ric.edu

Website: http://www.ric.edu/iplws

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies works with students and the wider Portuguese-speaking community to learn about the language and culture, and to apply their speaking and writing skills to career goals, community service, academic endeavors, the arts, and the promotion of the Portuguese culture. The institute also serves as a nucleus for historical, pedagogical, research, and evaluative resources, and is a gathering place for cultural and academic events.

Outreach Programs

Website: http://www.ricoutreach.org/

Jenifer Giroux Interim Director Building No. 8 - East Campus (401) 456-9762 jgiroux@ric.edu

Outreach Programs works exclusively with individuals who are outside of the economic mainstream because of limited language capabilities and cultural differences. This affiliate of the center provides English-language and vocational training as well as job skills and job placement services. All programs use state-of-the-art assistive technology in the classroom and workplace to enhance learning for a more skilled employee.

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Website: http://www.sherlockcenter.org

A. Anthony Antosh Professor Sherlock Center on Disabilities (401) 456-8072 aantosh@ric.edu

Founded in 1993, the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities is one of sixty-one nationally designated University Centers of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities. It promotes community membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work, and society. The program implements this goal by providing training and technical assistance on issues important to persons with disabilities, by conducting research, and by disseminating information about current research and effective practices. Last year more than 18,000 persons with disabilities, family members, and practitioners participated in Sherlock Center activities.

The Poverty Institute

Kate Brewster, Director
Phone: (401) 456-8239
Website: http://www.povertyinstitute.org/



The Poverty Institute works to promote economic security for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders and equitable tax and budget policies through nonpartisan research, policy analysis, education, and advocacy. The institute also works with many groups and coalitions that address issues related to economic justice, and provides technical assistance and training to community-based organizations.

Rhode Island Adult Education Professional Development Center (AEPDC)

Jill Holloway, Director
Phone: (401) 456-2838
Website: http://www.ric.edu/aepdc

The Rhode Island Adult Education Professional Development Center (AEPDC) is a collaborative effort between the Rhode Island Department of Education, the Rhode Island Foundation, the United Way of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island business community, the Rhode Island College Foundation, and Rhode Island College to establish, operate, grow, and institutionalize the AEPDC. The dual purpose of the center is to positively impact learner outcomes through increasing the knowledge and skills of adult education practitioners and providers and to develop a system to recruit, train, develop, and support the next generation of adult education professionals.

Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project (RITAP)

Website: http://www.ritap.org/

RITAP is a collaboration between the Rhode Island Department of Education and Rhode Island College to provide technical assistance, training, and policy analysis to schools, state and local agencies, institutions of higher education, and families. The projects goal is to deliver quality education and support services for all children, including those with disabilities and other learning differences. This affiliate of the center provides comprehensive and coordinated services that result in improved educational performance and enhanced lifelong outcomes.

The Rhode Island Writing Project (RIWP)

Website: http://www.ric.edu/riwp

The Rhode Island Writing Project is based on the concept of "teachers teaching teachers," offering programs to improve the teaching and learning of writing and the opportunity for classroom teachers to develop and expand their roles as professionals. In addition to year-round programs to mentor new teachers, the project sponsors summer programs for teachers and children's writing camps. The Rhode Island Writing Project is an affiliate of both the National Writing Project and The Center for Public Policy.