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Life at Roger Williams
service learning courses. Service learning course offerings have
included:
ACCTG 405 Auditing
BUSN 430 Special Topics: Project Management
through Home Improvement Project
COMM 220 Principles and Practices of Public Relations
(formerly COMM 300)
EDU 302 and 303 Literacy in the Elementary School I & II
ENG 430 PEN Collaborative – Case Minding
MRKT 315 Qualitative Marketing Research
WTNG 400 Writing for Social Change
Civic engagement refers to activities that involve students
politically, allowing them to find their voice and advocate on
behalf of those in our society who have no voice. Programs
such as STAND, the ONE Campaign, and voter registration
engage students in the public political process, preparing them
for a life of active citizenship.
The Feinstein Center facilitates several programs
that encourage our students to become more active in the
community such as AmeriCorps Scholarships for Service,
Community Service Work Study, Bristol Reads, and 5th Grade
Day. The Center also supports, through funding and advising,
projects that students bring forward each semester in response
to the social and political issues they see on campus and
globally. All of these programs and activities are intended
to help our students develop their academic, leadership and
citizenship skills.
Educational Events and Activities
Programs and services are designed to complement
classroom learning and promote intellectual growth.
Current programs include:
Socrates Café, a co-curricular, participatory discussion where
attendees collectively formulate and evaluate answers to
philosophical questions relevant to current events. Socrates Café
meetings occur approximately once a month and are open to
all members of the RWU community and the general public.
Questions from past meetings have included ‘What is the nature
of courage?’, ‘What are the characteristics of a good leader?’, ‘How
does one distinguish one’s prejudice from one’s knowledge?’, and
‘What is the real distinction between war and terrorism?’
The Alive! Arts Series, consisting of five programs throughout
the academic year in coordination with the faculty in the
following areas: creative writing, dance, graphic design, music,
and theater. The series is open to the campus and regional
community. All performances are free.
The Civil Discourse Lecture Series, “Discussing the
Great Issues of Our Time with Reason & Respect,” annually
bringing an impressive array of nationally renowned
speakers to the University to lecture on the divisive issues
facing America today.
Small Seminar Academic Field Trips support faculty efforts
to present out-of-classroom activities designed to enhance
their courses.
New Student Orientation
So that all new students enter the University fully prepared
to meet the academic, personal and social challenges of
college, Roger Williams University requires all new students to
participate in the Orientation program. Freshman orientations
are offered throughout the summer and in January. There are
also special Orientations for international students and upperclass
transfer students. The orientation program continues into
the Fall semester with specially designed programs that assist in
the new student’s acclimation to university life.
Division of Student Affairs
University Health Services
Health care is available to all full-time undergraduate students
through the University Health Service. The University Health
Service is open five days a week, and students can be seen on a
walk-in basis. A team of nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians
and a health educator provides care, which is focused both on
primary prevention and treatment during illness. Emergency
care is accessible during hours when Health Service is closed
and can be accessed through Public Safety. Health education
and health promotion are an integral part of the University
Health Service. Upon entry, all students are required to submit
report of a physical exam, proof of immunization and screening
for tuberculosis.
Center for Counseling and Student Development
The Center for Counseling and Student Development provides
short-term, solution-focused counseling for personal and
interpersonal problems. The Center also conducts workshops
in areas such as stress management, assertiveness training,
and procrastination. A PEER Program (Peer Educators with
Expertise in Referrals), coordinated by the Center, is comprised
of students trained to provide workshops and assistance. The
Center subscribes to legal and professional guidelines of the
State of Rhode Island. All full-time undergraduates are eligible
for all services free of charge. Limited services are available to
part-time undergraduates.
The Intercultural Center
Located on the north side of Maple Hall, the Roger Williams
University (RWU) Intercultural Center (IC) champions the
charge of “Welcoming every one of all nationalities, faiths and
personal identities.” Civil discourse and global perspectives
are two of RWU’s Core Values. With these values in mind, the
department has developed a multifaceted operation that works
to enrich the University community through student support,
programming and campus involvement around issues of
personal identity, diversity and inclusion.
Our Mission
The mission of the Intercultural Center (IC) is to develop
world citizens capable of critical thinking, compassion, and
respect for differences. It does this through student support
and outreach, programming and intercultural learning. The
IC provides the Roger Williams University community with
opportunities and an environment that encourage relationship,
leadership, and community building. It provides forums that
enhance the personal exploration and development of its
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