Community Spotlight

Jenifer Giroux

Title: Interim Director of Outreach Programs

Born where: Rhode Island

Years at RIC: 8

Previous institutions: None

Academic field/s of interest: English as a Second Language

Most recent research/sponsored program work: A Rhode Island Department of Education grant to provide vocational training and job placement to Rhode Island Family Independence Program participants.

External funding obtained: The Office of Outreach Programs currently receives external funding from The Rhode Island Department of Education, The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, The Rhode Island Office of Refugee Resettlement, The Rhode Island Department of Human Services and the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitative Services.

Approximate external funding obtained over life of career: $520,000

Internal collaborative efforts: The Office of Outreach Programs works with the School of Management, Admissions Office, Sociology Department and The Rhode Island College Foundation.

External collaborative efforts: In addition to the above named funding sources, we collaborate with International Institute, Jewish Family Services, Aaron J. Oster Family Foundation, Catholic Social Services, Progreso Latino, Tri-Town Community Action Program and Literacy Resources at Brown University.