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This Senate resolution proclaims April 29th, 2025 as "Community College of Rhode Island Day" in recognition of the institution's 60-year history of providing accessible higher education. Founded in 1964 as Rhode Island Junior College, CCRI has grown from its initial 325 students to now serving over 40,000 Rhode Islanders annually, with campuses in Providence, Warwick, Lincoln, and Newport. The resolution highlights CCRI's significant contributions to education and workforce development, including its role as the state's only public community college, offering over 90 academic programs in fields like Nursing, Business Administration, and Cybersecurity. The college is particularly noted for its workforce training, serving as a key partner for industries like maritime and offshore wind energy, and has been recognized nationally for its innovative programs such as early college initiatives and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The resolution also acknowledges the leadership of Interim President Dr. Rosemary Costigan and CCRI's ongoing mission to provide affordable, high-quality education that creates pathways to socio-economic mobility for Rhode Island residents.

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