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Women's Center

Women's Leadership Program (WLP)

The Women's Leadership Program is designed to empower and inspire undergraduate women in campus leadership roles.  Residents are encouraged to explore their personal leadership styles and the ways in which they are affected or enhanced by gender and to come together to share, grow and network. WLP/ WIST (Women In Science and Technology) is open to women from all academic disciplines.  This program provides students with a small, close-knit community and it is a wonderful way for students to be involved in life and learning at URI.

Community-Oriented & Self-Governing Environment...

WLP/WIST residents and the Women's Center Staff work as a team  to care for their home at 22 Upper College Road in order to ensure their safety, the security of the building, and to cultivate a sense of community that enhances the living and learning experience for all the residents.

Benefits of living at the WLP/WIST:

  • House Chef
  • Ethernet Hook-Up and Wireless Access
  • Laundry Facilities (Washer & Dryer in the building)
  • Lounge with Big Screen TV and Cable
  • Convenient Places to Study
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Convenient On-Campus Location
  • Possible Summer Housing

Eligibility of Residence

In order to be eligible for residency at the Women's Center you must:

1. Be enrolled as a full-time matriculating student at the University of Rhode Island

2. Currently in or aspiring to be in a future leadership role

3. Be willing to adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in the housing agreement and to live in a cooperative spirit as part of a living/learning community

4. Be willing to attend monthly W.L.P. resident meetings

5. Be willing to take part in one community service project per semester