Political Quotes

“I rise today on behalf of my colleague Senator Whitehouse and myself, to recognize the 60th anniversary of the Community College of Rhode Island--CCRI--which opened its doors on September 24, 1964. Over the last six decades, CCRI has grown into New England's largest public, 2-year degree granting college, expanding educational opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders. From its modest beginning in Providence with just 325 students, CCRI opened its Knight Campus in 1972 to nearly 3,000 students, after Royal Webster Knight gifted 80 acres of his estate in Warwick to the college. CCRI has grown to nearly 20,000 enrolled students each year and now has four campuses across Rhode Island, including an education center and online classes, ensuring that residents throughout the State have access to educational and career development opportunities. Students have more than 20 academic departments to choose from--from the arts, to science and mathematics, to business, and more--all at an affordable price. In 2017, the Rhode Island Promise Program was launched, making CCRI tuition-free to recent high school graduates seeking opportunities. But CCRI also understands that education is a lifelong journey, and it is never too late to learn something new. The adult education team at CCRI offers a wide range of classes to prepare adults to join the workforce, including GED classes, English language studies, and corporate language training.…”