Diversity at the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering is committed to recruitment, retention and diversity of our student population, and actively engages in creative initiatives that support these activities.

Minority Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Charles "Chuck" Watson

We foster a strong and diverse community of spirited scholars through the college’s Minority Student Recruitment and Retention Office. Under the direction of the Dean, Mr. Charles “Chuck” Watson, the office provides the focal point within the college for diversity, and for working with underrepresented student groups at various levels. In addition, staff are also actively involved in recruitment activities with high schools and middle schools throughout Rhode Island.

The office aims to attract, retain and graduate the very best in African American, Native American, Hispanic, and women engineering talent from across the United States.

The office also provides a vital, networked support structure for the URI student chapters of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Diversity Programs in the College of Engineering

• College of Engineering Scholarships: COE 1,000 Club
• COE/LSAMP Program Partnerships / Recruitment (Middle / High School)
• Undergraduate Engineering: Internship Opportunities
• Undergraduate Engineering: Research Opportunities
• Graduate Engineering: Research Opportunities
• Graduate Engineering: Program Placement Assistance
• COE Student Organizations: Support and Financial Assistance
• Scholar Mentor Program: Saturday Academy
• K-12 Students: Outreach and Recruitment Activities
• Minority Alumni: Networking
• Proposal Development Participation: Broader Impact – Minority Recruitment and Retention

Contact the College of Engineering Diversity Office

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Watson
Minority Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
102 Bliss Hall
1 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881 USA
Phone: +1.401.874.4976
Fax: +1.401.782.1066
watson@egr.uri.edu

Mr. Kevin Smith
Minority Student Recruitment and Retention Coordinator (LSAMP)
102 Bliss Hall
1 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881 USA
Phone: +1.401.874.5746
Fax: +1.401.782.1066
kevin_smith@mail.uri.edu