Department Directory

History is a multidimensional field that historians and students have approached in a multitude of ways. At its core, history tackles fundamental questions of human society.

The Office of Human Resources supports the college’s mission and vision by providing essential and responsive HR services in a respectful, fair and equitable manner to faculty, staff, administrators and other stakeholders.

Information Security is tasked with ensuring the security and confidentiality of covered information and protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security and integrity and unauthorized access or use of such information.

The department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for the support of academic and administrative functions including planning, management and direction of technology initiatives at Rhode Island College.

We are a regional center of excellence for cybersecurity. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government.

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is dedicated to the promotion and support of Portuguese studies at the college.

Institutional Equity serves students, faculty and staff by leading the college's Title IX and Affirmative Action programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal civil rights laws.

Institutional Research & Planning supports our students’ success by providing internal and external stakeholders with accurate, timely, appropriate and usable information and analysis for decision-making that propels the mission of the college forward.

Providing state-of-the-art technology for RIC students, engage K-12 students in STEM career exploration and offering training space for manufacturing businesses.

We are here to connect students to on and off campus resources and opportunities to empower and overcome life obstacles on their journey to graduation.