Eric T. Shoen
- Executive Director
- Rhode Island College Foundation
Established in 1965, the Foundation is a separate 501(c)3 entity that also exercises fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments made to Rhode Island College.
What We Do
The Rhode Island College Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to raising funds solely for the institution. It is the primary source of private support to the college.
Contact Information
- emailfoundation@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8460
- placeKauffman Center
Executive Director of the RIC Foundation
Our Mission
We strive to offer accessible higher education of the finest quality to traditional and non-traditional students from around the state, region and beyond. We pledge to act with integrity, to appreciate our beneficiaries, and to work passionately for the enhancement of the college and its students.
Foundation Staff
Donna Almeida
- Financial and Constituent Relations Coordinator
Chloe M. Finn
- Development Officer
Douglas McCormack
- Scholarship Coordinator
Jeanmarie L. Pariseau
- Annual Giving Officer
Ms. Marcia R. Selinger
- Advancement Services Manager
Ms. Amal M. Simon
- Executive Assistant to the VP of College Advancement
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