University of Rhode Island
Project Title
As a final grant for President David Dooley's 21st Century Fund for Excellence
Date
Mar. 07, 2019
Duration
38 months
Description
The University of Rhode Island (URI) is the only public institution in Rhode Island that offers students the distinctive educational opportunities of a major research university. With Corporation support President Dooley will continue to invest in the President’s Transformational Goals for the 21st Century initiative helping prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to be active participants in a robust democracy and to be successful in the global economy. The initiative includes creating a 21st century 24/7 learning environment; increasing the magnitude, prominence, and impact of research, scholarship, and creative work; internationalizing the University; and building a community that values and embraces equity and diversity. Achievable outcomes include a university that is highly adaptable to student needs; that offers a broad selection of internships and experiential learning opportunities; has an expanded funding base; and draws in more talented students and faculty who make contributions to the international community and also the local Rhode Island economy.