RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner

Address

560 Jefferson Boulevard
Suite 100
Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 736-1100

www.riopc.edu

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.

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.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Ron Cavallaro
    Title:
    Acting Commissioner/General Counsel
    Phone:
    401-736-1100
    Email:
    rcavallaro@ccri.edu
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-736-1100
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Number:
    401-734-9481
    Name:
    TDD
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    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

    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.

    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

      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.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Ron Cavallaro
      Title:
      Acting Commissioner/General Counsel
      Phone:
      401-736-1100
      Email:
      rcavallaro@ccri.edu
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-736-1100
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Number:
      401-734-9481
      Name:
      TDD
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HD-1200.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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

      Primary Contact

      Acting Commissioner/General Counsel

      (401) 736-1100

      rcavallaro@ccri.edu

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 736-1100

      Fax

      (401) 732-3541

      TDD

      (401) 734-9481

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