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Post-COVID Predictions
It’s never easy to look into the future, yet when five Rhode Island College faculty members were asked to offer their predictions of what a post-COVID RIC campus might look like they agreed to take the plunge.
Make it Visual and They Will Come – RIC Students Build Innovative Software
This software helps users organize and analyze data and inspires youth to enter the field of analytics.
Discrimination is a Health Concern, say RIC Faculty
The daily stress of being marginalized can have powerful impacts on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Looks Like We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
While many struggle with Zoom fatigue, four professors are fostering a deeper appreciation for remote learning.
Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 2
“Race isn’t that important. Culture is what makes you who you are.” – RIC student, Heidi Salazar Martinez
Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 1
When talking about race and ethnicity, there are certain characteristics that can help people understand the differences.
Empowering Women through History
Kiser introduces her students to women in history who possessed agency and power despite existing under limited circumstances.
A Conversation with History: RIC’s First Woman Dean
Rhode Island College ImpactBack in 1956 when RIC was still called RICE, tuition was $25 and students were predominantly Irish Catholic women studying to be teachers, Dorothy Pieniadz was hired as the first dean of students. It was a time when gender, race and other diversity issues were being questioned.
Creating a Safe Space to Talk about Race
During their 14 weeks in her course, Bousseau hopes students grow from "terrified" to comfortable speaking about race.
What is Cultural Competence & Why is it Critical for RIC's School of Nursing?
Lack of cultural competence interferes with the quality of care patients of color and non-English-speaking patients receive, says alumna Valerie Almeida-Monroe, director of clinical services at Clinica Esperanza.