President’s Welcome

Welcome to the Roger Williams University website. Whether you are a prospective student or parent, a current student, an alumnus/a or simply a curious passer-by, I hope this site offers you a positive glimpse into the dynamic institution RWU has become.

It is an exciting time to be a member of the Roger Williams community. After a decade of unprecedented growth – including an increasingly diverse and competitive student population, rigorous academic programs and a modernized campus complete with technology-rich classroom buildings and upgraded residence halls – we have secured our reputation as a top-ranked undergraduate university in the Northeast with plans to continue to expand our presence nationally and internationally.

As you will see throughout our website, RWU is a student-first institution. Here, we are guided by a set of core values, and all decisions – from student programming and meal plans to purchasing and financial planning – are based on what is best for our students. I invite you to learn more about the student experience at RWU by visiting some of our student blogs.

In the coming months we will unveil a new plan for general education at Roger Williams. This transdiciplinary, learning outcomes-based curriculum will employ e-portfolios for teaching and assessment as students master skills that are the foundation of successful 21st century citizen-scholars. RWU is at the cutting edge of general education reform, as we are among the first in the country to implement such a rigorous program.

These examples provide just a snapshot of the exciting progress at Roger Williams University as we enter a new phase of leadership and development. In addition to exploring the website, where you will read about student, faculty, staff and alumni experiences, I also welcome you to visit our beautiful waterfront campus in Bristol, take a tour and experience firsthand the unique, close-knit learning community that is Roger Williams University.

Ronald O. Champagne, Ph.D.
President