2018-2019 Catalog

Unity Center

The Unity Center is a Rhode Island College intercultural services center and a department of the division for Community, Equity and Diversity (CED). The Unity Center is comprised of the leadership and activities of the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ+ Office, the International Student Office and Interfaith Services. Its mission is to promote educational equity, academic excellence and involvement in campus life to all students through collaborative programming and fostering connections among its student affiliates, faculty, staff and the wider community. The center seeks to increase inter-group connections and dialogue by providing a safe forum for exploring issues pertaining to diversity, inclusion and social justice. The Unity Center offers information and referrals, a computer work stations, a student lounge, conference room, lending library and student employment opportunities. The International Student Office and the LGBTQ+ Offices are both located in the Unity Center and adjacent to the Women’s Center on the lower level of the Donovan Dining Center easily accessible from the campus quad. Visit our web page at www.ric.edu/unitycenter and like Rhode Island College Unity Center on Facebook.