RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
Address
560 Jefferson Boulevard
Suite 100
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 736-1100
Description:
The Office serves as the definitive resource for information on and the interpretation of Council policy for public higher education and the postsecondary institutions in Rhode Island that are under the authority of the Council on Postsecondary Education (Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island). The Office looks for shared opportunities to advance the objectives of postsecondary education with the public and independent institutions.
The Commissioner of Postsecondary Education is the state!s higher education executive officer. In fulfilling this role, the Commissioner for Postsecondary Education works closely with the presidents of the state higher education institutions to determine the benefits or disadvantages of proposed new programs, departments, division, courses of study within the scope and role adopted by the Council on Postsecondary Education and in developing tables of organization. The presidents also prepare and submit budgets to the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Board of Education for approval, and are responsible for the general management of property.
To accomplish these and additional responsibilities called for in Article 20, the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner relies on the collegial relations and civil discussions among the members of the postsecondary community and with important stakeholders from business, government, and PK-12 education.
Services
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Description
The Office serves as the definitive resource for information on and the interpretation of Council policy for public higher education and the postsecondary institutions in Rhode Island that are under the authority of the Council on Postsecondary Education (Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island). The Office looks for shared opportunities to advance the objectives of postsecondary education with the public and independent institutions. The Commissioner of Postsecondary Education is the stateâs higher education executive officer. In fulfilling this role, the Commissioner for Postsecondary Education works closely with the presidents of the state higher education institutions to determine the benefits or disadvantages of proposed new programs, departments, division, courses of study within the scope and role adopted by the Council on Postsecondary Education and in developing tables of organization. The presidents also prepare and submit budgets to the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Board of Education for approval, and are responsible for the general management of property. To accomplish these and additional responsibilities called for in Article 20, the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner relies on the collegial relations and civil discussions among the members of the postsecondary community and with important stakeholders from business, government, and PK-12 education.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Post Secondary Educational Institutions
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Call for Information
Program Fees:
No Fees
Eligibility:
Post Secondary Educational Institutions
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
RIHEAA; RIOPC
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 6, 2021
Legal Status:
State
Year Incorporated:
1977
Services
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Description
The Office serves as the definitive resource for information on and the interpretation of Council policy for public higher education and the postsecondary institutions in Rhode Island that are under the authority of the Council on Postsecondary Education (Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island). The Office looks for shared opportunities to advance the objectives of postsecondary education with the public and independent institutions. The Commissioner of Postsecondary Education is the stateâs higher education executive officer. In fulfilling this role, the Commissioner for Postsecondary Education works closely with the presidents of the state higher education institutions to determine the benefits or disadvantages of proposed new programs, departments, division, courses of study within the scope and role adopted by the Council on Postsecondary Education and in developing tables of organization. The presidents also prepare and submit budgets to the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Board of Education for approval, and are responsible for the general management of property. To accomplish these and additional responsibilities called for in Article 20, the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner relies on the collegial relations and civil discussions among the members of the postsecondary community and with important stakeholders from business, government, and PK-12 education.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Post Secondary Educational Institutions
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner 560 Jefferson Boulevard
Suite 100
Warwick, RI 02886
Physical (Primary)
560 Jefferson Boulevard
Suite 100
Warwick, RI 02886
Contacts
Ron Cavallaro
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 736-1100
Fax
(401) 732-3541
TDD
(401) 734-9481
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