
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University - an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth. In support of our mission and recognizing the importance of preserving our unique student- centered culture we will be guided by the following principles:-Undertake continuous improvement and planning for a sustainable future -Foster a teaching-focused university that encourages appropriate scholarship and offers relevant programs that maximize student potential -Enrich our academic programs with experiential and work-integrated learning -Be cost-conscious in our endeavor to provide an affordable private university education and be a good steward of our resources -Embrace diversity for a richly inclusive community -Model ethical behavior and local, national and global citizenship -Value our faculty and staff by investing in their quality of life and professional development -Provide facilities, technology and other resources to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff University OutcomesProfessional Competency Graduates are expected to demonstrate professional competency and skill within their academic discipline. Career Development Graduates are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to obtain best fit employment in their chosen profession. General Education Graduates are expected to demonstrate competence in general education skills including written and oral language competency, critical thinking, ethical awareness, aesthetic sensibility, environmental awareness, quantitative literacy and community leadership to enhance their specialized knowledge, skills and abilities. Global Diversity Graduates are expected to apply knowledge of diverse perspectives pertinent to workplace settings and the global environment.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
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Private, Coed | 1914 | N/A | Quarter | $238.9 million + | 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 598-1000 |
overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
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58 | 100.0 | Rhode Island | Providence | 99 | 117 |
Info & Regulations
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Campus size (acres) | 126 |
Students who have cars on campus | 40% |
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | Yes |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
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nonremedial tutoring |
placement service |
health service |
health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
Late night transport/escort service |
24-hour emergency telephones |
Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
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co-op education |
on-campus job interviews |
internships |
resume assistance |
career/job search classes |
alumni network |
interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
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residence halls |
computer center/labs |
library |
student center |
Library & Museum Information
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On-campus library | Yes |
Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Exhibit Room The Exhibit Room is located on the first floor of the Downcity Library. This room, with its custom-built cabinetry, parquet floor and comfortable seating, offers a small but elegant display area for special collections of books, artwork and a |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
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Remedial math |
Reading machines |
Tape recorders |
Videotaped classes |
Note-taking services |
Oral tests |
Learning center |
Readers |
Extended time for tests |
Tutors |
Priority registration |
Priority seating |
Texts on tape |
Typist/scribe |
Exams on tape or computer |
Other testing accommodations |
Waiver of foreign language degree requirement |
Physically Disabled Students
title | value |
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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
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Note-taking services |
Special transportation |
Special housing |
Adaptive equipment |
Reader services |
Interpreters for hearing-impaired |