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President Jack R. Warner in his office

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ is the state's first and oldest institution of public higher education, founded in 1854. It is overseen by the President of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, Dr. Jack R. Warner, who reports to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC).

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ is the state's first and oldest institution of public higher education, founded in 1854. It is overseen by the President of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ, Dr. Jack R. Warner, who reports to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC).

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ's Organizational Structure

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner

The is the administrative arm of the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education, which provides oversight and governance for Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ and the Community College of Rhode Island.

President Jack R. Warner speaking outside, in the fall, to a small group of students

President Jack R. Warner

Dr. Jack R. Warner, appointed Interim President of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ on July 1, 2022, was officially inaugurated as Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ’s 11th president on November 15, 2024. The president presides over an executive cabinet comprised of the vice presidents of various offices and divisions throughout the college, as well as other high-ranking members of the college's academic leadership and professional staff. The Office of the President is overseen by a chief of staff.

President's Executive Cabinet

Eric Shoen

Eric T. Shoen

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  • Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Alumni & Foundation

Academic Leadership and Professional Staff

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Office of the President

The Office of the President executes the college's BOLD vision through education, engagement and advocacy with the college's stakeholders.