Ms. Maria Muccio-Raposo
- Director
- Center for Scholar Development
As an office in the Division of Student Success, the Center for Scholar Development encompasses four key programs. Three of these programs exist to support first-generation RIC students in their pursuit of academic and personal success while at the College and beyond.
What We Do
Creating educational pathways in an affirming environment for first generation scholars in their pursuit of post-secondary success.
Contact Information
- emailmmuccio@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8783
- placeCraig Lee Hall Suite 049
Office Hours
8:30 am–4:30 pm
Social Media
Federal TRIO Programs
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) in the Center for Scholar Development are designed to provide educational pathways in an affirming environment for first-generation scholars. The federally funded TRIO programs are:
- McNair Scholars Program – helping first-generation/underrepresented RIC students reach graduate school
- Preparatory Enrollment Program – supporting first-generation high schoolers' enrollment/retention at RIC
- Student Support Services Program – assisting first-generation students in completing their RIC degree
- Upward Bound Program – helping first-generation high schoolers graduate and enroll in college
Center for Scholar Development Team
Ms. Margarida R. DaGraca
- Project Director
- McNair
Mrs. Claudia Erazo-Conrad
- Senior Project Director of Upward Bound
Gloria V. Joseph
- Assistant Project Director
- Preparatory Enrollment Program (PEP)
Precious Kafo
- Project Director II
- Preparatory Enrollment Program
Mrs. Melissa Z. Medenciy
- Program Assistant
Cheikh Ndiaye
- Transfer Advisor
- Student Support Services
Ms. Jasmine G. Rivas Corado
- Advisor
- Upward Bound
Mr. Antonio D. Rocha
- Assistant Director
- Student Support Services (TRIO)
Mrs. Frangely L. Rojas
- Assistant Project Director Upward Bound Program (TRIO)
Kristy L. Sittinger
- Counselor
Ms. Andreya Watkins
- Advisor
- Student Support Services
Mackenzie T. Williams
- Senior Project Director SSS and STEM
Ms. Destiny E. Zepeda
- Adjunct Non-Union
Explore Our Programs
McNair Scholars
Supporting the enrollment of first-generation and high achieving undergraduates who demonstrate financial need, or who traditionally identify in underrepresented populations into a doctoral program.
Preparatory Enrollment Program (PEP)
We support the academic and personal development of first-generation college students, providing academic coaching, personalized advising, a summer transition program and a growing community of peer support and leadership opportunities.
Student Support Services (SSS)
Our main goal is to get students to reach the most important milestone in college, graduation. We provide enough support for students to feel confident in their ability as a scholar, and courageous enough to succeed no matter the obstacle faced. If you are interested in taking that risk, join SSS.