CCE’s Joy Robinson Recognized by Psychology Department
Joy Robinson is a senior at URI, double majoring in Psychology and African
American Studies. As a URI student, she has served in various leadership
activities. Joy Robinson is the President of the Student Government Board
at the Feinstein Providence campus. From the moment she became involved
with the Board in 2007, she has made a tremendous difference. She has
professionalized their work, motivated other students to become involved,
and now is mentoring students earlier in their degree programs to be future
leaders. She is always there for students, always working to better their
situations, and a real asset to our campus. She puts in long hours on
the Board, for no compensation. In addition, Joy participates in fundraiser
events, such as Making Strides against Breast Cancer, collecting food
for the Rhode Island Food Bank and providing volunteer opportunities for
students doing community service. She has volunteered with the Jumpstart
Program, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, and the McCauley House
Soup Kitchen. She is the 2006 recipient of Year Up Award for Motivation
and the 2005 recipient of the Year Up Award for Hard Work. This past year
Joy has been called upon to be the public voice of URI Providence students
as well. For example, this fall she did the presentation of gifts to visitors
from the Dominican Republic, including the Rector (President) of the University
of Santo Domingo who was there to sign a formal partnership with URI.
The guests were very impressed with her and invited her to visit! Joy
is recognized for her dedication and impressive work on behalf of students,
but also because her leadership experience has been so valuable not only
to URI but to herself personally.

