Gender & Sexuality

Welcome to the Gender & Sexuality Community Page!

The CCPD supports students and alumni as they navigate their career and professional development – we offer one-on-one advising, resume and cover letter reviews, workshops, networking opportunities, career fairs and moreThrough our services, we are committed to serving and supporting students and alumni of all identities – in collaboration with our RWU community partners, we have designed the Identity/Affinity Communities to support, celebrate, and recognize students’ unique diversity and have curated spaces with helpful tools, resources and staff.  You may identify with multiple communities, so we encourage you to explore the groups to find information that might be useful to you. The resources featured in these communities are not exhaustive, so feel free to contact us with any additional questions, resources, or information you think might be useful.  

The Queer and Trans Resource and Advocacy Center (QTRAC)

As an extension of Roger Williams University’s Intercultural Center, the QTRAC serves as the central hub for individual students, student clubs, and University organizations that are dedicated to advancing gender equity and undoing heteronormativity on and off campus though programming, support, and co-curricular projects.

Grow Your Network

Networking is the most effective job search tool a student has. Making connections with RWU alumni and industry professionals are a great way to grow professionally and potentially identify new job and/or internship opportunities. Here you will find information about The Roger Connection and Identity-based professional associations related to Gender and Sexuality.

Employment Rights

When entering the workforce, it is important to know your rights as a candidate and as an employee. Knowing your employment rights can help to prevent and combat discrimination, particularly as it relates to Gender and Sexuality. Check out this page to learn more about Employment Rights related to Gender and Sexuality.

Search for Opportunities

When searching for a job or internship, it is valuable to know how an employer values and prioritizes diversity and inclusion in their organization. Here you will find a list of identity-based job boards and resources that will help you identify employers that have expressed a commitment to diversity and an interest in hiring diverse candidates.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

American Association of University Women

The American Association of University Women works to remove the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender …

Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and …

RWU Intercultural Center

The Intercultural Center at Roger Williams supports the access, retention, and success of minoritized students by centering, uplifting and empowering …

LOCATION

Phone
(401) 254-3224
Email
Address

One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809

SERVICE HOURS

Monday 9:00-4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00-4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00-4:00 PM
Friday 9:00-4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

The Center for Career and Professional Development's service hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm.

The CCPD does not offer same-day appointments with Career Counseling Staff.

Drop - In Career Lab Appointments with a Career Peer Advisor occur 10:00am-3:00pm in GHH 117.