Race & Ethnicity

Welcome to the Race & Ethnicity 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.  

RWU Intercultural Center

The Intercultural Center at Roger Williams supports the access, retention, and success of minoritized students by centering, uplifting and empowering their identities. The Intercultural Center offers students access and support programs, as well as social and educational outreach.

Connect Across Campus

Here you can find Roger Williams’ many resources, programs, and initiatives aimed to foster and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and support students of color on campus.

Search for Opportunities 

When searching for a job or internship, it is valuable to know how an employer values and prioritizes diversity 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.

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, The Alumni of Color Network, and Identity-based professional associations.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Program and Scholarship

Each year, RWU recognizes, rewards and celebrates a diverse group of students, who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and positive …

RWU Intercultural Center

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

National Urban League Job Network

The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard …

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.