RISD offers a number of resources for students with special academic, physical, emotional and cultural concerns.

STUDENT AFFAIRS
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The Office of Student Affairs serves as student advocate and assists students with issues such as academic advising and planning, financial aid, and other student support services. The office also oversees student withdrawals, academic standing and disciplinary issues and coordinates the student orientation program each fall and Commencement events in June.
>> office: 20 Washington Place, 1st floor
>> fax: 401 454-6211
>> Barbara Fienman, Associate Provost (401 454-6601)
>> Cecile Theroux, Administrative Assistant (401 454-6600)

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
The Registrar’s Office oversees college policies and practices. Other responsibilities include publishing the course announcement catalog, and overseeing registration, class schedules, course offerings, data reports, building hours, grade rosters, grading, degree information, transfer credits, graduation requirements, certification of enrollment, readmission and transcripts.
>> office: 20 Washington Place, 1st floor
>> fax: 401 454-6724
>> Steven Berenback, Registrar (401 454-6156)
>> Ronnie Brousseau, Assistant (401 454-6151)

MEDIA RESOURCES
Media Resources provides students and departments with audio and visual assistance for projects, installations and meetings.
>> office: RISD Auditorium
>> David Chandler, Coordinator (401 454-6129)

ACADEMIC ADVISOR
This new position was set up to work with departments and students to improve academic advising.
>> office: 20 Washington Place, 1st floor
>> Christina Bertoni, Coordinator (401 454-6263)

STUDENT LIFE + ACTIVITIES
Student Life builds upon students’ educational experience by developing and promoting an environment that supports and enhances cultural, social and intellectual development. The office is a liaison between the college administration and the student government and oversees the Carr Haus coffee shop, Tap Room, activites at Frazier Terrace and in the Catanzaro Student Center, and all student organizations and athletics.
>> office: Carr House, 1st floor
>> fax: 401 454-6605
>> Blair De St. Croix, Director (401 454-6603)

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT + COUNSELING SERVICES
Student Development offers individual personal psychological counseling, groups and workshops related to personal development, consultation with faculty and administrators, services to special needs students and coordinates the Freshman Department Selection Program.
>> office: 2 College Street, 1st floor
>> fax: 401 454-6660
>> Roberta McMahon, Director (401 454-6639)
>> Shauna Summers, Counselor (401 454-5023)
>> Damion Vania, Counselor (401 454-6752)
>> Karen Zucconi, Assistant (401 454-6637)

RESIDENCE LIFE
Residence Life oversees the nearly 1200 students who live on campus. In addition to answering questions regarding housing concerns and roommate issues, the office offers assistance to students in social and community development, policy enforcement, housing and apartment contracts and supervises the Community Advisor Program.
>> office: South Hall
>> fax: 401 454-6382
>> Brian Janes, Director (401 454-6651)
>> MaryAnne Shanahan, Assistant (401 277-4967)

HEALTH SERVICES
Health Services provides students primary and clinical care and has information available on health promotion, protection, education and disease prevention. The Health Educator is available for counseling and education regarding substance use and abuse issues. The office also offers referral to area medical facilities.
>> office: Homer Hall
>> fax: 401 454-6628
>> Toni Ledversis, Assistant (401 454-6625)
>> Karen O’Brien, Director (401 454-6629)

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) assists the community in shaping a culturally inclusive and supportive environment in which all members contribute to and benefit from their time at RISD. Socially and academically, OMA coordinates enriching opportunities for cultural awareness, dialogue and understanding. The office provides specific support for RISD’s artists of color, marginalized populations and those interested in pursuing multicultural work.
>> office: Ewing House
>> fax: 401 454-4957
>> Tony Johnson, Director (401 454-6638)
>> Deborah Kanston, Assistant (401 277-4957)