Johnson and Wales University Providence Campus
Undergraduate School
- Mailing Address
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8 Abbott Park Pl
Providence, Rhode Island 02903 - Phone
- (401) 598-1000
- School Information
- At Johnson and Wales University, we want you to imagine everything your future can be. And then we’ll help you work toward it—because when you work, so does your education. With campuses in Providence, North Miami, Denver, and Charlotte, each with distinct offerings, your options are as open as your potential. As one of the first colleges founded by two women, Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales, a progressive approach to learning is at our core. Since 1914, our goal has been for students to make the most of their time at college—to bring out their potential and turn it into a career. What began as a business school has since become known not only for culinary and hospitality expertise, but for cultivating a supportive environment where students and faculty work together to bring out the best in each other. We continue to evolve as we apply our passion and knowledge to everything we teach, from engineering to marketing. Johnson and Wales University (JWU), is a private, nonprofit NECHE-accredited institution with more than 15,000 students from over 100 countries. JWU offers 80+ undergraduate, graduate, online, continuing education and accelerated programs in arts & sciences, business, culinary arts, hospitality, technology and education; more than 105,000 alumni are forging successful careers in exciting industries.
- General Information
- Johnson and Wales University is vocal about its commitment to anti-racism and inclusivity. The University posts a variety of resources supporting Black Lives Matter, including in its online library. The University’s library is particularly outspoken in combating systemic racism and oppression. Students are “encouraged” to complete an online diversity and inclusion training module on identity, bias, power, and privilege. Faculty training is expressly required to undergo this training, covering material such as “anti-racist practices.” The Bridge Center for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice operates within JWU to advance social justice.
Actions Taken
- Anti-Racism, Bias, and Diversity Training
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Under "Black Lives Matter Resources," JWU seeks to conduct "in-person discussions" on "topics such as...student training on how to spot bias and micro-aggression."
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"All incoming and returning students will be encouraged to complete an online diversity and inclusion training during the fall semester." This module "introduces key concepts related to identity, bias, power, and privilege."
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"Training regarding anti-racist practices is conducted with all faculty and staff prior to the start of the semester as well."
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- Political Actions and Support for Anti-Racism
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JWU "commits to anti-racist work and offers academic and co-curricular opportunities that are welcoming, education and open spaces of inclusivity and exploration for all students, faculty, staff and alumni."
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JWU offers resources linked to Amnesty International on how to plan a protest. "The guide includes information on your rights as protestor, what to do, what not to do, what to bring, what to wear and how to deal with teargas."
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