An Introduction to RI's College Access and Persistence Programs

Essential Question:
What do we know about historically underserved populations on RI public college campuses and recent efforts to support them?

To improve higher education degree completion rates, the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) has launched three new programs that partner with existing college access efforts. To view a presentation of the highlights of this story, click here.

Student Perspective: Persisting while in College

Picture of College Visions and URI student Kayla Paulino

"After the first semester of college, I told my College Visions advisor about my experience. She supported me in growing as a college student and doing a better job. She encouraged me to keep my head held high, and helped me focus on the next semester and to try harder for what I actually wanted. Then in the spring of 2013, I was introduced to my RELAAY advisor, which completed my network of support for college. Seeing that I was doing better than before made me continue wanting to do better."

--Kayla Paulino (College Visions and URI RELAAY)

Read more of Kayla's story.

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