Roger Williams University (RWU) Community Partnerships Center (CPC) Seeking Project Applications from Area Organizations - June 17, 2014

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June 17, 2014

Roger Williams University (RWU) Community Partnerships Center (CPC) Seeking Project Applications from Area Organizations 

The Roger Williams University (RWU) Community Partnerships Center (CPC) provides project-based assistance to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in communities in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to undertake and complete projects that will benefit the local community while providing RWU students with experience in real-world projects that deepen their academic experiences.

The CPC is now accepting applications from area organizations seeking project support. Applications are due August 4, 2014 by 5 pm. New this year, submit your application(s) online! Applications submitted for this deadline will be considered for academic semesters: spring 2015, summer 2015, fall 2015.  The CPC encourages applications to reach out to our offices for questions, guidance and support at any time during the application process – we are happy to help you navigate the process.

Information on the CPC can be found at http://cpc.rwu.edu

A sampling of past CPC projects can be found at: http://rwu.edu/about/partnerships-initiatives/cpc/projects/past-projects

CPC projects draw upon students and faculty from RWU programs in areas such as:

  • Accounting
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Community Development
  • Construction Management
  • Digital Media
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental science and sustainability
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design
  • History & American Studies
  • Historic preservation
  • Justice studies
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations
  • Urban Design
  • Visual Arts
  • Web Development
  • Writing Studies

CPC project services are performed by students in support of their educational experience. Applicants shall understand that any deliverables generated through an accepted project are intended to provide conceptual information only to assist in design and planning and as such are not intended, nor should they be used for, construction or other project implementation.  Professional and/or other services may be needed to ultimately implement a sponsor’s desired goals.

The Application, both in Word and Online, can be found at: http://rwu.edu/about/partnerships-initiatives/cpc/become-a-community-partner/application

*Please Note: The CPC highly recommends organizations download the Word version of the application and save it to your computer/network. This will allow you the time you need to work on the application. Once completed, please visit our online form to copy and paste the information over. The online form cannot be saved and updated at a later time. The online form does provide the opportunity include attachments.