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The article discusses the educational program implemented at the Rhode Island College aiming to promote diversity and student engagement in the school.

The article offers information on the alternative social media tools for teaching and learning. The way people communicate and share information in their personal and professional lives has been changed by social media. Seth Dixon of Rhode Island College shares how he uses social media in his classes. The social media being used are Voice Thread, Instagram and Pinterest.

Presents information on colleges and universities in Rhode Island offering the Regional Student Program of the New England Board of Higher Education. Rhode Island College in Providence; University of Rhode Island in Kingston; Brown University in Providence; Johnson & Wales University in Providence.

Presents a directory guide of community colleges and universities in Rhode Island. Rhode Island College in Providence; University of Rhode Island in Kingston; Brown University in Providence.

The article announces several appointments, including Paulette R. Dillard as president of Shaw University, Kimberly Conway Dumpson as vice president for advancement at Rhode Island College, and Lena Rodriguez as dean of Ottawa University's Angell Snyder School of Business.

Information about a forum sponsored by Institute for Addiction Recovery at Rhode Island College in Providence in January 2009 is presented. A presentation by Deni Carise at Treatment Research Institute, focused on costs and benefits of treatment with an emphasis to establishing strength toward a recovery-focused system of care. She offered steps for provider agencies to improve their outcomes with clients and make a better case for continued funding support.

The article offers information on Nikki Bond, a student role model at Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island. Topics discussed include her internship and macro social work (MSW) at the North Providence (RI) Health Equity Zone, her work for the Dean of Students/Director of Family and Student Support of the Breakthrough Providence program, and the childhood of Bond.

The article discusses the top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Divisions II and III men's basketball teams in the 2014-2015 preseason. Topics covered include Metropolitan State, Randolph-Macon, and Freed-Hardeman. Also mentioned are Rhode Island College, Georgetown, and Minnesota State.

The article discusses the 18th annual National Prep School Invitational basketball tournament held at Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island by the Helsinki Basketball Academy of Finland which run by the National Basketball Association (NBA) former player Hanno Mottola.

The article cites a report published in the "Providence Journal" stating the reasons on why a group of former Rhode Island College employees are asking the state Council on Postsecondary Education to replace Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo.

The article reports on a gizmo developed at Henry Barnard Laboratory School (HBS) in Rhode Island College located in Providence, Rhode Island. It cites that with the use of concepts in physics of force and motion, the students were able to make an Airzooka inspired tool "HBS-zooka." Information on how HBS-zooka works, concepts involved on its development, and how to make it are provided.

This section offers news briefs related to community colleges in the U.S. as of July 2008. The board at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon will conduct an outside review of the college president's job performance. Mesa Community College in Arizona has decided not to continue its plan of building a downtown campus. Tuition and fees at Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island are expected to rise.

The article focuses on the Elementary Technology Education Program of the Henry Barnard Laboratory School at the Rhode Island College in Providence. Such program has been provided by the school for more than 40 years to help students explore the world around them and to appreciate the importance of technology. Students who participate in such program includes preschoolers and K-6 pupils. During the 100th Day of School, the students were instructed to enlarge parts of famous buildings' portraits.

Points out lessons learned in establishing a theater training program among a collaboration of the Trinity Repertory Company, Rhode Island School of Design, Rhode Island College and Brown University. Challenges of combining the academic community and the not-for-profit theater; Differences among Trinity and Brown; Goals of the collaboration program.

The article discusses a proposal submitted by Sustainable Collection Services (SCS), an organization that develops an evidence-based approach to reducing library collections, to Rhode Island College's James P. Adams Library for its plan to free up more spaces to attract more members of the academic community. Topics covered include the estimated library collection needed to be removed, the advantages of using compact shelving and the issue raised by the librarians about the proposal.

The article discusses the highlights of the 16th Annual National Prep School Invitational held at Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island. More than 30 top prep schools participated in the event. GB Academy of Prague made its U.S. debut during the event. Jalen Adams of Cushing Academy in Massachusetts is the most outstanding player in the tournament.

The article provides information on constant visibility as the approach used by Donald Tencher during his 33-year career in athletics and his role at Rhode Island College as director of athletics and recreation.

The article provides information on how Donald Tencher, director of athletics program and recreation at Rhode Island College, overcome the challenges to rebuild the athletics program. It mentions that Tencher developed a five-year plan to address fundraising, success, staffing and facilities. It states that Tencher made it one of his first job to select alumni and key staff members to cooperate the Hall of Fame with an all-alumni selection committee.

The article reports on the move by Rhode Island College, Providence, to renovate its 19th-century Yellow Cottage building into a large classroom, two conference rooms, an office and a museum.

The article reports that voters have approved the 50 million U.S. dollars bond proposal for the upgrade of three old classrooms at Rhode Island College in Providence.

The article reports on the improvements in the program titled Pathways Through College by the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education in July 2010. The program, which allowed students to take college-level courses for college credit at Rhode Island College, was launched in 2007-2008 and headed by Early College Awareness Programs director Jessica Geier. It was designed to successfully get underserved high school students of Rhode Island through college.

The article reports on the opening of Rhode Island College's (RIC) renovated building as the relocation site for the Financial Aid department of the college. RIC president Nancy Carriuolo mentions the building's features which include two electronic-classrooms (e-classrooms) and a café designed for the leisure and comfort of the students. It also gives its credits to the Vision 3 Architects of Providence for the completion of the renovation project.

The article reports on the pledge of three public colleges in Rhode Island not to increase tuition or reduce programs despite budge shortfall. Under the spending plan of Governor Don Carcieri, schools, which include the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island, will receive $25 million less than the budget they had requested. Higher education commissioner Jack Warner stated that the shortfall would left many staffing positions vacant.

The article focuses on the inclusion of actress Jennifer Mudge in the cast of the theatrical production "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." John Goodman and Brenda Fricker are some of the other cast of the play. The actress was also included in the film "Play It by Ear." She attended the Rhode Island College.

Presents an update on universities and colleges in the United States as of June 1999. Web site of Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government about urban policy research; Value of Rhode Island Foundation's contribution to Rhode Island College's Poverty Institute; Aim of Cape Cod Community College's fuel cell generator.

Features Health, Physical Education & Athletic Complex of Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island. Space; Area; Design team; Capacity; Completion; Building structure; Complex design.

Reports on the first radio collaboration of The Wheeler School and Rhode Island College to offer an alternative music station called WELH FM covering Providence, Rhode Island. Robbie Pirraglia as the youngest radio disc jockey in the area; Idea of the school radio station from Wheeler graduate, John Corrigan.

Reports on the increase in the 2004 sales at a dining facility at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence, following a major renovation. Comments from Vincent Flemming, director of dining services; Information on the Rhode Island Cafe developed by the RIC foodservice team as part of the Student Union building renovation; Daily sales at the cafe.