Club & Organization Descriptions & Advisor Listings
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Please Note: Not all clubs and organizations have chapters on every campus. Under each description there is a table listing the club advisors by campus. If the club does does not have a chapter on that campus, it will be noted with an "N/A".
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- SHARE OUR STRENGTH CULINARY CLUB
- SkillsUSA
- SPANISH CLUB
- STRATEGIC KNIGHT - THE GAMERS' CLUB OF CCRI
- STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
- STUDENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (SEA)
- STUDENT GOVERNMENT
- STUDENT MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (SMET)
- STUDENT NURSES' ORGANIZATION (SNO)
- STUDENT NURSES' ORGANIZATION - WEEKENDS / EVENINGS (SNO)
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ABLE
ABLE is a student organization whose purpose is to educate the general public as to the abilities of those with various handicaps. It is not a requirement that the members have a disability.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
The CCRI American Chemical Society affiliate organization is a group whose purpose is to broaden the scope of the school experience for chemistry students. The club regularly participates in extra-curricular activities such as tours of other schools, and various chemical companies offering possible job opportunities. Pertinent seminars and lectures are also attended. Social functions are a regular part of the agenda. These functions include a Christmas party and a May picnic.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Suits Chemistry Department Phone: 401-825-2310 E-mail: wsuits@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB & DEAF STUDENTS’ UNION (ASL/DSU)
The goal of the group is to provide an atmosphere to help ASL students interact, and use the skills they have acquired in class and also interact with others from schools in the area. The second goal is to provide peer support for the Deaf and HOH students.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ANIME CLUB
The intent of the CCRI Anime Club is to provide a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere to lovers of Japanese animation. With weekly meetings exploring various facets of anime and Japanese culture, it will further inform many of our members about their specific interests and broaden the horizons of others. In addition, it will introduce anime to the greater CCRI community via public screenings and other special events.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Dr. David Alfano Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2264 E-mail: dalfano@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE ART CLUB
The purpose of The Art Club is to increase the presence and strengthen awareness of the visual arts at the CCRI campuses. The organization strives to increase student, faculty, and staff awareness of the importance of the visual arts.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sevigney Art Department Phone: 401-825-2372 E-mail: nsevigney@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
ARTFUL AFTERNOON CLUB
The Artful Afternoon Club offers students a chance to share and expand CCRI's Student Artistic Community. It is also a collaborative cultural occasional celebration of music, lyrical, visual, kinetic and dramatic. Poetry slams…readings…improvisations…songs…poems…dramatic performances…dance performance…jam potential including all instruments: classical, jazz, rock, blues, folk, hip-hop, etc…two and three dimensional art creation and exhibition.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Debra Lilli English Department Phone: 401-825-2352 E-mail: dlilli@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
ASIAN CLUB
The Asian Club is made up of Cambodians, Laotians, Hmong, and Vietnamese students. The main mission of the Asian Club is to maintain a sense of commitment to college study retention. It also plans social and cultural activities, which promote cultural pride and augment retention efforts among Southeast Asian students at CCRI. Special events have included; International Festival Cultural Show, involvement in sponsoring legislators for campus seminars, and participation in the International Student Club's Thanksgiving celebration. Trips also have been planned to the Boston Museum of Science, Plymouth Plantation, and to the New England Aquarium.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| TBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY
The Women in Technology Club was founded to provide a communal organization for females enrolled in CCRI’s technology courses. These include ChemTech, Engineering, CISCO, and Computer Studies. The club provides its members with opportunities for peer support, mentoring networking with individuals from CCRI’s faculty, student body, and with former graduates of technology courses. Members learn about career opportunities in the technology fields through guest speakers, site visits and information provided by college faculty and staff. By offering peer support and linkages to resources, student members increase their ability to stay with their courses of study through graduation. The club offers its members opportunities to socialize with their peers in meetings as well as in special social events. The club meets on the Warwick campus.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| TBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
BIBLE STUDY CLUB
The Bible Study Club meets twice a week to study the Bible together, both the Old and New Testaments, and to support and encourage each other in our faith. The club welcomes all interested people to come and be part of the group. We read with a view to the meaning and personal application of what the text says. Bibles are provided by the club. Study is followed by a time of prayer for those who desire it. Meeting times: Tuesdays at 11:00-12:00 and Thursdays at 12:00-1:00. For current meeting room, check posters or the website of the club advisor.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Cheri Markward Music Department Phone: 401-825-2167 E-mail: cmarkward@ccri.edu |
Thomas Morrissey Art Department Phone: 401-333-7154 or 401-333-7270 E-mail: tmorrissey@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
BIOLOGY CLUB
The purpose of this organization is to foster and promote an understanding of important biological issues among members of the club and campus community. The Biology Club will provide extra-curricular recreational, social, and educational activities for all members. Club Advisor David Vito Biology Department Phone: 401-333-7295 E-mail: dvito@ccri.edu
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| TBA | David Vito Biology Department Phone: 401-333-7295 E-mail: dvito@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
BLACK AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BASA)
The Black American Student Association was founded in order to provide a means of minority expression on matters concerning Black American students of CCRI. The organization's goals are to advance Black American students' welfare and interests, elevate Black American students' social, cultural, and educational opportunities as well as foster third world students' participation in college life.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Antoinette Littlejohn Advising & Counseling Phone: 401-825-2306 E-mail: alittlejohn@ccri.edu |
TBA | Jackie Mane Access to Opportunity Phone: 401-825-2303 (KN Ext.) E-mail: jjmane@ccri.edu |
Hossiri Godo-Solo Foreign Languages & Cultures Dept. Phone: 401-851-1667 E-mail: hhgodosolo@ccri.edu |
CAREER CLUB
Students in the Career Club will explore and develop professional job search skills by pursuing internship opportunities in their field of study. It is open to students who are enrolled in the Internship Program and who are completing internships in their career. It will help enhance the understanding of various professions and industries and will recognize the efforts and achievements of student interns. The club will be a social and support network for students balancing internships and work/school obligations.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonia Fay Career Placement/ Cooperative Education Phone: 401-825-2050 E-mail: tbfay@ccri.edu Anne Marie Marge Career Placement/ Cooperative Education Phone: 401-825-2050 E-mail: amarge@ccri.edu |
Jonathan D. Steele Career Placement/ Cooperative Education Phone: 401-333-7326 E-mail: jsteele@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
CCRI SIAM Student Chapter (Mathematics Club)
The purpose of the Community College of Rhode Island Chapter of SIAM is to promote interactions between members of the mathematics community at the Community College of Rhode Island and the science and engineering departments. The club will strive to develop joint undergraduate applied mathematics projects with our associate sponsor, the University of Rhode Island. The organization will work with partners in industry to create opportunities for undergraduate internships in applied mathematics. Publications, conferences, prizes, and other opportunities offered by SIAM will be promoted.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Joe Allen Math Department Phone: 401-825-2470 E-mail: joallen@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CLUB
The Chamber Ensemble is CCRI’s band/orchestra performing group. We meet twice a week to practice for performances during the semester. The group presents a formal public concert twice a year, in December and April/May, and frequently performs for other college functions. All acoustic band/orchestra instrumentalists and pianists who read music are invited to participate. Chamber Ensemble is a good way to keep up or improve your skills on your instrument and to enjoy the benefits of playing in an ensemble. A steady commitment is required. Meeting times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:15 in the Band Room (0540) in Warwick.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Cheri Markward Music Department Phone: 401-825-2167 E-mail: cmarkward@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
CHAMBER SINGERS
For those who enjoy part-singing in a small group, this is an interesting close-knit ensemble club. Also a one-credit music course, the Chamber Singers ensemble offers an opportunity to explore anything from a cappella Renaissance music to 20th century styles. Performances include fall concerts on campus and in the community, and an annual spring concert. Auditions for placement within the group are held at the first two rehearsals each semester. We rehearse weekly on Tuesdays 12-12:50pm and Thursdays, 11:00am to 12:50pm in Room 0562.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Dr. Joseph Amante y Zapata, D.M.A. Music Department Phone: 401-825-2409 E-mail: amante@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
CHORUS
A marvelous opportunity for those who enjoy singing and having fun while learning vocal technique by rehearsing varied and interesting styles of choral music. A one-credit course, the Chorus meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:45pm. An audition for placement for each section (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) is held during the first meeting of each semester.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Dr. Joseph Amante y Zapata, D.M.A. Music Department Phone: 401-825-2409 E-mail: amante@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
CHRISTIAN CLUB
The purpose of the Christian Club is to foster ideals of Christianity among all denominations.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY CLUB (MEDICAL LABORATORY CLUB)
The purpose of this organization is to aid the student in gaining knowledge of all aspects of the field of Clinical Laboratory Science. Discussion will include new developments in the field. Students will have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with the type of training and skills needed in the CLT field, as well as become familiar with the professional associations (NCA, ASCP, ASCLS). Students will have the opportunity to attend regional and local conferences. Involvement in the club will provide academic and moral support for all members.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Maddie Josephs Allied Health Programs Phone: 401- 333-7418 E-mail: mjosephs@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (Law Enforcement Club)
The purpose of the organization shall be to improve criminal justice through educational activities. The club also will foster and promote professionalism in the criminal justice profession, promote issues, encourage the establishment and expansion of higher ethical conduct, professional training, and higher education in the criminal justice students at the Community College of Rhode Island.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Joseph Parys Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Phone: 401-825-2323 E-mail: jparys@ccri.edu Stephen Kadelski Criminal Justices & Legal Studies Phone: 401- 455-6126 (Providence) E-mail: kadelski@ccri.edu |
Kenneth Dupuis Security/College Police Phone: 401-455-6050 E-mail: kdupuis@ccri.edu Brenda Pacheco Office of Student Life Phone: 401-333-7075 E-mail: bepacheco@ccri.edu |
Kenneth Dupuis Security/College Police Phone: 401-455-6050 E-mail: kdupuis@ccri.edu Brenda Pacheco Office of Student Life Phone: 401-333-7075 E-mail: bepacheco@ccri.edu |
N/A |
CULTURAL ALLIANCE CLUB
The cultural alliance brings together students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds to learn about the richness of cultural traditions on our campus. Both International students and American students are welcome to join. The club sponsors events that allow students to share their ethnic and cultural backgrounds through food, music, and holiday traditions, thereby build an understanding of other cultures as well as their own.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Allison Petro Assistant Professor, English Department Phone: 401-851-1677 E-mail: apetro@ccri.edu |
CULTURAL PROGRAM
Special cultural programs are planned through the Student Government under the direction of Professor Randolph Blasing, English Department. Distinguished scholars in the area of poetry have been invited on campus to share their works with the CCRI community. The focus has been the Galway Kinnell Poetry Series.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| N/A | Randolph Blasing English Department Phone: 401-333-7393 (Lincoln) E-mail: rblasing@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
DANCE CLUB
The CCRI Dance Club is an organization formed to broaden the knowledge and experience of its members and adjunct members, and to foster interest in dance and the associated performing arts for the artist fulfillment, pleasure, and benefit of the community and school. The CCRI Dance Club sponsors educational and special activities including lessons, clinics, workshops, demonstration and performances both on and off campus. Participation in A.C.D.F.A. festivals enables students to compete with artists from both within and outside of the college community.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Morse English Department Phone: 401-825-2356 (Warwick) Phone: 401-333-7383 (Lincoln) |
Patricia Morse English Department Phone: 401-333-7383 (Lincoln) Phone: 401-825-2356 (Warwick) |
N/A | N/A |
DELTA EPSILON CHI - A College Division of DECA
Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) has three chapters operating out of the Knight, Flanagan, and Liston campuses. Delta Epsilon Chi members are enrolled in Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and other business-oriented programs. This co-curricular organization has over 180,000 members internationally. The goals of Delta Epsilon Chi are to prepare its members for their future career goals by focusing on leadership, development, community service activities and competition. Annually, members travel to an international conference to compete in various career areas to win awards, scholarships, prizes and obtain job opportunities. This club combines educational and social skills into a dynamic club for all business students.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| JoAnn Warren Business Department Phone: 401-825-2321 E-mail: jwarren@ccri.edu Joshua Klemp Executive Director, SkillsUSA RI Phone: 401-825-2316 E-mail: jklemp@ccri.edu |
Carol Rowey Business Department Phone: 401-333-7385 E-mail: crowey@ccri.edu |
Joanne Orabone Business Department Phone: 401-455-6107 E-mail: jorabone@ccri.edu |
TBA |
DENTAL ASSISTING
The Dental Assisting Organization stresses the education and current practices in this area of the Dental Health professions. Students are encouraged to participate in conferences, seminars and workshops pertinent to their chosen field of study. Special events and fundraising activities are held by the group. Membership focuses on students enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Kerri Friel Department of Dental Health Programs-Dental Assisting Phone: 401-333-7277 E-mail: kfriel@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
DENTAL HYGIENE
The purpose of the organization is to enable students to keep abreast of the current trends and issues in the profession of dental hygiene. Attendance and participation in meetings and affiliation with the Rhode Island Dental Hygienists' Association and the American Dental Hygienists' Association are stressed. Students participate in special events held during Children's Dental Health Month in February, which heightens community awareness of oral health. The members participate in a variety of community service projects throughout the year including preparing and distributing oral health kits to the needy, autism walk-a-thon and oral health presentations at local community health centers. Annual attendance to regional conferences, such as the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, is planned.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Kathi Duffy Department of Dental Health Programs-Dental Hygiene Phone: 401-333-7225 E-mail: kduffy@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
DIGITAL ARTS CLUB
This club is an opportunity for enrolled Art students to utilize advanced equipment, attend seminars and lectures, participate in field trips and learn more about the skills and attitude it takes to become a professional image maker into the upcoming century. In addition to traditional methods, we are investigating electronic image making, computer graphic programs, mixed media and other artistic uses for digital media.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Thomas Morrissey Art Department Phone: 401-333-7154 / 401-333-7270 E-mail: tmorrissey@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
DIVE CLUB (Scuba / Snorkel)
The Dive Club provides direction to students who want to become divers or get involved in diving specialties. Lectures, outside speakers and film presentations will be planned and offered to the membership.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Harris Social Sciences/ Sociology Department Phone: 401-825-2451 E-mail: raharris@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
DRAMA CLUB
The Newport Campus Drama Club is open to all students on all CCRI campuses. The club seeks to provide an environment where students can meet to share, participate in, and discuss drama. Students have the opportunity to see and to discuss live theater, participate in producing performances on campus under the supervision of faculty, and, whenever possible, meet and share community with students involved in theater from other CCRI campuses.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Karen Anderson English/Theater Department Phone: 401-825-2262 (Warwickw) E-mail: klanderson@ccri.edu |
ECONOMICS CLUB
The Economics Club is a student organization. The purpose of which is to meet weekly to exchange ideas about any matter that relates to Economics and Finance. The main objective is to motivate and encourage student interest by demonstrating that Economics directly touches all aspects of their lives. Other objectives are to inform and educate the CCRI community through debates, guest speakers, trips and other constructive avenues. The club aims to help members form a support network and resource within CCRI and when they move on.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safiul Huda Social Science/ Economics Department Phone: 401-825-2454 E-mail: shuda@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
ENGINEERING STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ESA)
The Engineering Student Association (ESA) is a club made up of students majoring in engineering and engineering technology. The purpose of the club is to better prepare students for what lies ahead after graduation and to enhance their knowledge in all fields of engineering. In addition to students exchanging and sharing knowledge of classes, careers, jobs, etc. during meetings, the club also hosts guest speakers and sponsors field trips as well. ESA also holds an annual cookout/picnic each year during the summer, and ski trip during the winter break. The club is open to all engineering and engineering technology students. The club also welcomes students majoring in arts, general business, and management.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| Dr. Phillip Miller Engineering Department Phone: 401-825-2456 E-mail: pmiller@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONAL & DEVELOPMENT CLUB
The Entrepreneurship Educational & Development Club was created to develop awareness among its members of the attitudes, values, and skills of successful entrepreneurs around the globe. Its goal is to provide its members with the opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial skills and talents, to grow their own businesses or to become valuable entrepreneurs working within an entrepreneurial organization. The club will also serve as a resource to the executives of other CCRI clubs to develop creative fund-raising ideas that are unique to their field of expertise.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FOSSIL AND MINERAL ENTHUSIATS (FAME)
The purpose of the club will be to promote the study of the Earth Sciences and to aid in the locating and conservation of mineral and fossil resources.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Herrick Physics Department Phone: 401-825-2212 E-mail: bherrick@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
FRENCH CLUB
The purpose of the French Club is to promote the study of the French language and culture through a variety of programs and activities. Students are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs and travel through club sponsored activities. Interaction with people from French speaking countries is encouraged by working with foreign exchange students, and visits with speakers from French businesses and cultural organizations. The Club helps students to make links with French speakers from various parts of the world through video exchanges, e-mail exchanges, and videoconferencing. Field trips to museums, exhibits, and restaurants may also be scheduled.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Panaccione Foreign Languages & Cultures Department Phone: 401-825-2011 E-mail: panaccione@ccri.edu |
Deborah Notarianni-Girard, Ph.D. Chair, Foreign Languages & Cultures Department Phone: 401-333-7222/ 401-825-2254 E-mail: dnotariannigir@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
GERMAN CLUB
The purpose of the German Club is to encourage the study of the German language and culture through a variety of programs and activities. Speakers and ethnic festivals are planned to familiarize the community with German customs.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Panaccione Foreign Languages & Culture Department Phone: 401-825-2011 E-mail: panaccione@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
HISTORY CLUB
To spread the interest and knowledge in the subject of History across the CCRI Community.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Kate Dunnigan Social Sciences/History Department Phone: 401-825-2169 (Warwick) E-mail: kdunnigan@ccri.edu |
HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION
The Human Service Club provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the field of human services. Club meetings are held bi-monthly from September to May. Focusing on the interests of its members, the club meetings generally consist of topic speakers, organization of community service activities with a variety of non-profit agencies, films, visitations, and group discussions. Participation in the annual New England Conference, as well as local conferences, is available to club members. The policies of the Human Services Club are in unison with the policies of the New England Organization of Human Services, which serves as a medium of communication among New England Human Service faculty, practitioners and students. Membership to this club and participation in its diversity of the human service fields allows students to acquire the knowledge and skill competencies for fostering the development of better professionals for tomorrow's world.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Pellicio Human Services Department Phone: 401-825-1125 E-mail: wpellicio@ccri.edu |
Professor John Worsley, Pd.D. Human Services Department Phone: 401-333-7285 E-mail: jworsley@ccri.edu |
William Pellicio Human Services Department Phone: 401-825-1125 (Warwick) E-mail: wpellicio@ccri.edu |
Carol Patnaude Human Services Department Phone: 401-851-1691 E-mail: cpatnaude@ccri.edu |
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS (IAAP)
The purpose of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is to enhance an image of administrative support positions in office environments by promoting the professional development of students preparing for careers in the administrative support positions. IAAP offers its members opportunities and responsibilities to aid them in achieving success as individuals and as future administrative support persons. Since the administrative support profession is a distinguished one requiring intelligence, ability, initiative, culture, and refinement; the activities of IAAP are designed to promote these traits. One such activity is the raising of funds by various means to support scholarships to CCRI. Topics of interest to their chosen profession are presented by means of out-of-class resources such as speakers, workshops, field trips, etc.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Squizzero Chairperson, Administrative Office Technology Phone: 401.825.2155 E-mail: tsquizzero@ccri.edu |
Carol Mancinelli Administrative Office Technology Phone: 401-333-7189 E-mail: cmancinelli@ccri.edu |
TBA | TBA |
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
The International Club has four major goals: First; to promote the culture and heritage of each individual member; second, to facilitate the sharing of different cultural points of view and to encourage the acceptance of different opinions; third, to foster an eagerness to serve our community and fourth; to promote socio-cultural interaction and an understanding of globalization through travel opportunities.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Monica Lee Access to Opportunity Phone: 401-333-7280 E-mail: mlee1@ccri.edu James V. Isherwood Business Department Phone: 401-333-7387 E-mail: jisherwood@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
ITALIAN CLUB
The purpose of the Italian Club is to encourage the study of the Italian language and culture through a variety of programs and activities. Speakers, films, and cultural events are planned to familiarize the community with the Italian language and culture.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Mansella Foreign Languages & Cultures Department Phone: 401-825-2011 E-mail: mmansella@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The CCRI Jazz Ensemble is an active, performing musical organization. It is offered as a one-credit course through the CCRI Music Department. The group meets and rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rehearsal times are published each semester in the course schedule bulletin. The group gives several performances each semester, both on and off campus. In the past, the CCRI Jazz Ensemble has performed at the Williams College Jazz Festival, MIT's New England Collegiate Jazz Festival, the U-Mass Dartmouth Jazz Festival, and the URI Jazz and World Music Festival. The Ensemble has recorded several cassettes, and has sponsored field trips to jazz performances in Boston and New York City. The CCRI Jazz Ensemble welcomes students who are interested in performing Jazz, and who are willing to make a strong commitment to a hard-working and rewarding musical organization. Membership is open to any CCRI student. Auditions are held during the first two scheduled classes.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Lajoie Music Department Phone: 401-825-2112 E-mail: slajoie@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
KAPPA BETA DELTA
This organization is an honor society that recognizes students for their academic achievements in associate degree programs of business administration. Kappa Beta Delta member institutions are accredited through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The purposes of the Society are to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ribezzo Business Department Phone: 401-825-2251 E-mail: jribezzo@ccri.edu |
John Ribezzo Business Department Phone: 401-825-2251 (Warwick) E-mail: jribezzo@ccri.edu |
John Ribezzo Business Department Phone: 401-825-2251 (Warwick) E-mail: jribezzo@ccri.edu |
N/A |
KNIGHT DIVERSITY CLUB
“The Knight Diversity Club promotes a more tolerable and accepting atmosphere for students of different races, sexual orientations, philosophies and religions. We work to provide a fun and comfortable atmosphere for all students, not only those in the club. All students and faculty are welcome to join and participate.”
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
LATIN AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION (LASO)
LASO is a social organization committed to serving Latin American students at the Community College of Rhode Island. The club sponsors dances, cultural events, and trips, which are educational and fun for students. These events also serve to raise the awareness and understanding of the general population regarding the richness and diversity of Latin American cultures.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | N/A |
MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB
For all music fans, and fans of all music! The Music Appreciation Club meets at the Warwick Campus bi-weekly, the first and third week of each month (Room 0562, ground floor see our posted schedule there) to enjoy various adventures in music together. It is not necessary to be a performer; your interest in music is the only requirement! Our plans include concerts, workshops, listening sessions, field trips, and whatever innovations you might like to suggest. Your viewpoint will be of value and enrichment to the club, so come and join us.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Audrey Kaiser Music Department Phone: 401-825-2310 E-mail: akkaiser@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Muslim student organization provides Muslim students with the opportunity to practice prayers and other religious activities, provides information and seminars about Islam, and welcomes all students, faculty, and staff interested in promoting friendly relations between Muslims and non Muslim people.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Monica Lee Access to Opportunity Phone: 401-333-7280 E-mail: mlee1@ccri.edu Michael Cunningham Library/Success Centers Phone: 401-825-1105 (Warwick ) E-mail: mjcunningham2@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
NEW MEDIA GROUP
The CCRI New Media Group (NMG) was created to develop and cultivate the talent and technical skills of students with a common interest in digital media. The main objective of the NMG is to motivate and encourage current students studying new media, as well as attract new students who have an interest in the New Media field. Goals of the NMG include: informing and educating members through the development of guest speakers, debates, excursions, and interacting with successful business located in and around Rhode Island for networking and internships. The NMG also strives to assist its members in compiling valuable resources, and building a support system both inside and outside the CCRI community.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Luzzi Sneesby Computer Studies Department Phone: 401-825-2063 Email: sluzzisneesby@ccri.edu Faculty web |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
NEWMAN CLUB
The Newman Club is a community of Catholic Christian young adults whose purpose is to enrich spiritual life, promote community service, and to have fun. Some activities include water fires, cook-outs, retreats, mass, guest speakers, semi-formal dinner dances, Theology on Top and fundraisers. So if you are looking to share your faith, make new friends, serve the community and have a great time, please call or e-mail a club advisor.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise M. Turgeon, MA Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2258 E-mail: dturgeon7@yahoo.com |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
NONVIOLENCE CLUB
The Nonviolence Club’s mission is to educate students on the history, philosophy, and principals of nonviolence; also to teach conflict resolution skills & techniques with hopes to promote nonviolence both on campus and in the community.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Jean Civil Advising & Counseling Phone: 401-455-6186 E-mail: jocivil@ccri.edu |
N/A |
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT CLUB
The purpose of the OTA Club is twofold:
- To enhance the professional development of occupational therapy assistant students by broadening their education, both as individuals and as a group.
- To promote professional unity between this organization, the Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Linda Gatewood Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Phone: 401-847-5634 E-mail: lgatewood@ccri.edu |
ONE STEP BEYOND
One Step Beyond is a club that has two primary goals. One goal is to expose the individual to an extensive range of unique activities. Activities one might not do on his/her own are canoeing/kayaking, mountain climbing, repelling, cross-country/down hill skiing, scuba diving, white water rafting, water skiing, fishing, etc. Second goal also provides a network for those who have had previous experience in these activities but were held back because they could not find anyone who shared the same interest. Membership is composed of CCRI students full or part-time with good academic standing.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A |
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB
The Outdoor Adventure Club's objective is to allow CCRI students the opportunity to experience and learn more about various outdoor activities. Club events typically include hiking, rafting, camping, canoeing, and climbing. Other events of this nature are scheduled based on member input. Usually the club holds a start of semester meeting to elect officers, determine group interests, bring in new members, and generate a semester schedule of events. New members are accepted at any time. Additionally, each semester the club tries to conduct at least one service project, organize one training event (CPR, WFA, Safety Afloat, etc.), and schedule one social event / equipment maintenance day. Events are scheduled on alternate days and alternate times to try and satisfy a diverse student population.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Robinson Engineering & Technology Department Phone: 401-825-1142 E-mail: jsrobinson@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
PHILOSOPHY CLUB
The Philosophy Club provides activities that will supplement the work done in the college's course offerings of philosophy. Activities may include trips to philosophy conferences and meetings at other colleges, guest speakers, and other similar projects with the main activity being the study and discussion of topics agreed upon by members.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Carlin Social Science Department Phone: 401-825-1694 E-mail: drcarlin@ccri.edu |
Paul LeClerc Social Sciences Department Phone: 401-333-7294 E-mail: paleclerc@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
PHI THETA KAPPA (HONOR SOCIETY)
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society organization for community and junior colleges throughout the United States and abroad. Its intent is to recognize the most successful students academically. To be eligible for entrance at the Community College of Rhode Island, students must have a 3.75 GPA or above, with a minimum of 24 and no more than 48 earned credits, be a matriculating, degree-seeking student and be of good character. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is regarded as a high honor and is noted on student's transcript.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Apshaga English Department Phone: 401-825-2352 E-mail: sapshaga@ccri.edu |
Laurie Sherman English Department (Providence) Phone: 401-455-6106 E-mail: lsherman@ccri.edu |
Laurie Sherman English Department Phone: 401-455-6106 E-mail: lsherman@ccri.edu |
N/A |
PLAYERS CLUB (Theater)
The CCRI Players produce and present three or four major productions each academic year. Plays are chosen to expose students to a variety of dramatic styles and periods. Fully mounted productions, open to the public, are staged at both the Knight and Flanagan Campuses. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in all areas of theater production, under the supervision of the theater faculty and staff. All students, full or part-time, are eligible to participate in CCRI Players' productions, regardless of their course of study.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Butterworth English/ Theater Department Phone: 401-825-2263 E-mail: jbutterworth@ccri.edu |
Bert Silverberg English Department Phone: 401-333-7386 E-mail: bertsolsil@aol.com |
TBA | N/A |
POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB
A political discussion group for students to explore political reality and issues.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Minuto Social Science Department Phone: 401-825-2453 E-mail: jminuto@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
PORTUGUESE CLUB
The purpose of the Portuguese Club is to encourage the study of the Portuguese language and culture through a variety of programs and activities. Speakers, workshops, and ethnic festivals are planned to familiarize the community with Portuguese customs.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Brown Foreign Language & Cultures Department Phone: 401-825-2310 E-mail: subrown@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
PSI BETA (Psychology Honor Society)
Psi Beta is the national honor society in psychology for community and junior college students. Its purpose is to promote and recognize general scholarship and interest in psychology, at two-year colleges in the United States. At CCRI, a student must have completed two courses in psychology, including General, with a "B" average, have a 3.0 cumulative index with 16 or more earned credits, and be of good character. The Chapter has regular meetings in conjunction with the Psychology Club to learn more about the field. Also, several students attend the New England Psychology Association Conference in the fall, and when possible, the Eastern Psychology Association Conference in the spring. The Chapter has at least one or two service learning projects, including activities with the local Head Start Program. Qualified candidates at any CCRI campus are encouraged to apply.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter Sponsors Dr. Edmond Zuromski Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-1151 E-mail: ezuromski@ccri.edu Dr. L. William Cheney Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2258 E-mail: lcheney@ccri.edu Arthur Little Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2264 E-mail: alittle@ccri.edu |
Chapter Sponsor Isabel Trombetti Psychology Department Phone: 401-333-7274 E-mail: itrombetti@ccri.edu |
Chapter Sponsor Dr. Edmond Zuromski Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-1151 (Warwick) E-mail: ezuromski@ccri.edu |
N/A |
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
The Psychology Club’s mission is to promote interest in the field of psychology and to provide students with opportunities to hear speakers, take field trips, attend conferences, perform community service, and participate in informal social activities. Topics of interest have included: hypnotherapy, dream interpretation, cognitive neuroscience, behavior modification, attention deficit disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Other areas of possible interest include, stress management, forensic psychology, addiction, sexual orientation, violence and terrorism, and careers in psychology. Each semester, the officers in consultation with advisors, determine meeting times and schedule of events. Members are also invited to provide input. All Psychology majors are encouraged to become members, but any student interested in the field of psychology and/or the helping professions is welcome.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edmond Zuromski Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-1151 E-mail: ezuromski@ccri.edu Arthur Little Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2264 E-mail: alittle@ccri.edu |
Isabel A. Trombetti Psychology Department Phone: 401-333-7274 E-mail: itrombetti@ccri.edu Gerald Williams Psychology Department Phone: 401-333-7255 |
N/A | N/A |
RADIOGRAPHY CLUB
The purpose of the Radiography Club is to promote public awareness of radiography and radiation and to provide activities for both freshmen and senior students enrolled in the Radiography Program. Fundraisers are planned annually for the Radiography scholarship as well as affiliations with local charitable organizations. This club invites guest speakers to campus for seminars and workshops.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sharon Perkins Department of Allied Health Programs-Radiography Phone: 401-333-7025 E-mail: sperkins@ccri.edu Patricia Lucas Department of Allied Health Programs-Radiography Phone: 401-333-7025 E-mail: plucas@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
RESPIRATORY THERAPY CLUB
The Respiratory Therapy Club provides opportunities for students to participate in professional conferences and other activities of interest to the group. Special events are held during the academic year. The major focus for programming is highlighting exhibits and demonstrations during Respiratory Care week which is held each October and Great American Smoke out activities in November.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Amy Chaves Department of Allied Health Programs (Respiratory Therapy) Phone: 401-333-7095 E-mail: alchaves@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
RIDING CLUB
The CCRI Riding Club exists to broaden the knowledge and experience of its members in a safe and logical manner by teaching skills in the various disciplines of horseback riding through lessons, clinics, demonstrations, and participation in intercollegiate horse shows. An emphasis on the teaching of the physiology and psychology of the horse as well as care and grooming will be stressed. The Riding Club sponsors educational and special activities such as a breakfast ride and award ceremonies.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Morse English Department Phone: 401-825-2356 (Warwick) Phone: 401-333-7383 (Lincoln) |
Patricia Morse English Department Phone: 401-825-2356 (Warwick) Phone: 401-333-7383 (Lincoln) |
N/A | N/A |
ROLE PLAYERS’ GUILD
The Role Players’ Guild of CCRI is an organization that promotes teamwork, creativity, strategic planning, diversity, higher order thinking and cooperation and fair play. These goals are accomplished through activities such as community service, fundraising, role playing. The club sponsors and participates in competitive events and tournaments, guest speakers and field trips. Some of the strategic game play includes but is not limited to Dungeons and Dragons, White Wolf, Palladium, Mage Knight, Warhammer, GURPS, etc. Also, the club is involved in many community service activities and fundraising for charitable organizations. All students, both full and part-time and are in good standing are eligible to participate regardless of course of study.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. David W. Alfano Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2264 E-mail: dalfano@ccri.edu |
Dr. David W. Alfano Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2264 (Warwick) E-mail: dalfano@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
SHARE OUR STRENGTH CULINARY CLUB
Share Our Strength is one of the nation’s leading anti-hunger/poverty organizations. The members of the CCRI Culinary Arts Assistant Program will be recruited for leadership roles in identifying community needs in the area of healthy cooking and nutrition; organizing/participating in special events that provide meals, promote healthy eating habits; and offer general educational activities associated with good eating. Members will also recruit other college students for inclusion in club activities. By linking with the RI Community Food Bank, the local affiliate of SOS, students will help to educate the college community on issues concerning hunger in Rhode Island.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Kenneth Collins Chief Instructor, Culinary Arts Phone: 401-825-2320 E-mail: kcollins@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
SkillsUSA
Skills USA is a co-curricular organization that has two chapters operating out of the Knight and Flanagan campuses. Skills USA members are students enrolled in trade, career, industrial, technical, and health occupational programs. Skills USA sponsor many programs that will help their members develop a professional attitude toward their trade. Skills USA has a competitive events program that allows students to compete for awards in their chosen career field. State winners compete on a national level at the National Skills USA Championships. These competitions are designed and judged by experts from business and industry. Students are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals in an Olympic type ceremony. Chapter activity focus on combining educational and social skills into a dynamic club for career minded students.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Klemp Executive Director, SkillsUSA RI Phone: 401-825-2316 E-mail: jklemp@ccri.edu JoAnn Warren Business Department Phone: 401-825-2321 E-mail: jwarren@ccri.edu |
Joshua Klemp Executive Director, SkillsUSA RI Phone: 401-825-2316 (Warwick) E-mail: jklemp@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
SPANISH CLUB
The purpose of the Spanish Club is to promote an understanding of foreign cultures, while providing students with an opportunity to speak Spanish explore artistic expression and experience the flavor and diversity of the multi-faceted Hispanic culture in an informal social setting.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Connolly Foreign Languages and Cultures Department Phone: 401-825-1047 E-mail: mconnolly@ccri.edu |
Jeanne Mullaney Foreign Languages and Cultures Department Phone: 401-333-7222 E-mail: jmullaney@ccri.edu |
N/A | Hossiri Godo-Solo Foreign Languages and Cultures Department Phone: 401-851-1667 E-mail: hhgodosolo@ccri.edu |
STRATEGIC KNIGHTS - THE GAMERS’ CLUB OF CCRI
The Gamers’ Club of CCRI is an organization that encourages high order thinking skills (HOTS), action/reaction, fair play, citizenship and working under pressure. The purpose of this organization is to foster and promote teamwork, cooperation, independent thinking, decision making and social interaction through participation in such activities as community service and such games as Chess, Magic, Bridge, Mage Knight, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, etc. Also, the club is involved in many community service activities and fundraising for charitable organizations. All students, both full and part time, are eligible to participate regardless of their course of study.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. David W. Alfano Psychology Department Phone: 401-825-2264 / 401-825-2222 E-mail: strategic@ccri.edu E-mail: dalfano@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The CCRI Student Alumni Association (SAA) is sponsored by the Alumni Association and fosters a sense of pride and tradition in the College. The group promotes an active program of recruitment and commitment among both students and alumni. The programs are developed to promote interaction between students and alumni for the betterment of the college. The primary goals of the organization are to generate spirit-surrounding CCRI student body and by involving students in College programs. SAA works with the Alumni Association to serve as ambassadors for CCRI and raise money for the Alumni Fund.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marisa Albini Director, Alumni Association & Alumni Development Phone: 401-333-7150 (Lincoln) Phone: 401-825-2141 (Warwick) E-mail: malbini@ccri.edu |
Marisa Albini Director, Alumni Association & Alumni Development Phone: 401-333-7150 (Lincoln) Phone: 401-825-2141 (Warwick) E-mail: malbini@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
STUDENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (SEA)
The purpose of the CCRI Ecology and Environmentalism Group (Students for Environmental Action) will be to educate others and us about the importance of and ways to protect the environment. We will also seek to provide members and peers with both the means and motivation to effect positive change locally and globally.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Luis Malaret Science Department Phone: 401-333-7295 E-mail: lmalaret@ccri.edu |
N/A | N/A |
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Student Government is representative of the student body as a whole. Membership is composed of senators elected by each class, and of non-voting representatives from the various clubs and organizations of the college. Student participation in the formation of policy and the direction of the college is sought. Students should visit the Student Government Office on matters of concern to them and should express their views to the senator(s) on duty at the time. All students are encouraged to get involved in their campus government.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Steve Forleo English Department Phone: 825 – 2423 E-mail: sforleo@ccri.edu |
Office of Student Life Phone: 401-333-7159 |
Dr. Walter Crocker Interim Director Phone: 401-455-6011 E-mail: wacrocker@ccri.edu |
Linda Benvenuti Center for Corporate and Technology Careers Phone: 401-851-1636 E-mail: lbenvenuti@ccri.edu |
STUDENT NURSES' ORGANIZATION (SNO)
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of student nurses as professional persons. Club activities are designed to foster nursing students' understanding of the role of the nurse in today's health care system, to encourage participation in community service projects, and to provide a supportive social network for students in the Nursing Program. SNO's goal is to promote professional and social unity among the members of this organization, the Student Nurses' Association of Rhode Island (SNARI), and the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). All students in the CCRI Nursing Program are members of the CCRI Student Nurses' Organization (SNO), and are eligible for membership in the Student Nurses' Association of Rhode Island and the National Student Nurses' Association.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Nelson Nursing Department Phone: 401-825-2162 E-mail: jnelson@ccri.edu |
TBA | TBA | Tom Folcarelli Nursing Department Phone: 401-851-1675 E-mail: tfolcarelli@ccri.edu |
STUDENT NURSES' ORGANIZATION - WEEKENDS / EVENINGS (SNO)
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of student nurses as professional persons. Club activities are designed to foster nursing students' understanding of the role of the nurse in today's health care system, to encourage participation in community service projects, and to provide a supportive social network for students in the Nursing Program. SNO's goal is to promote professional and social unity among the members of this organization, the Student Nurses' Association of Rhode Island (SNARI), and the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). All students in the CCRI Nursing Program are members of the CCRI Student Nurses' Organization (SNO), and are eligible for membership in the Student Nurses' Association of Rhode Island and the National Student Nurses' Association.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Beth Winmill Nursing Department Phone: 401-333-7217 E-mail: bwinmill@ccri.edu |
TBA | TBA |
STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTAN CLUB (SPTA)
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of Physical Therapy Assistant students as professional persons by broadening their education as individuals and as members of a group. The Student Physical Therapist Club promotes professional and social unity in this organization and the student assembly of the RI Chapter of the A.P.T.A.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Martha Vigneault Rehabilitation Health Department Phone: 401-851-1681 E-mail: mvigneault@ccri.edu |
STUDENT VETERANS ASSISTANCE CLUB
The purpose of the Student Veterans Assistance Club will be to provide a network of support for military veterans, their families and supporters. Secondly, our purpose is to educate the college community about the experiences of military veterans and work with the college administration to meet the needs of student veterans and prospective student veterans.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Steele Engineering and Technology Phone: 401-825-2064 E-mail: rsteele@ccri.edu |
James V. Isherwood Business Department Phone: 401-333-7387 E-mail: jisherwood@ccri.edu |
TBA | Jack White Office of Human Resources (Warwick) Phone: 401-825-2311 E-mail: white@ccri.edu |
THERAPEUTIC CLUB
The purpose of this organization is to enhance the development of Massage Therapy students as professional persons by broadening their education as individuals and as members of a group. The goal of the Therapeutic Massage Club is to promote professional unity between this organization, the Rhode Island Massage Therapy Association, and the American Massage Therapy Association.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | Regina Cobb Therapeutic Massage Program Phone: 401-851-1681 E-mail: rmcobb@ccri.edu |
TRIANGLE ALLIANCE
The CCRI Triangle Alliance is a service organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and their friends. Informal weekly meetings will provide a means of support and education.
| Knight | Flanagan | Liston | Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | William Pellicio Human Services Department Phone: 401-825-1125 E-mail: wpellicio@ccri.edu |
TBA | N/A |


