Safietou "Safie" Sagna

Safie Sagna
Safietou "Safie" Sagna, PhDDirector of Student Leadership, Access, and Engagement

Contact Information

401-254-4522ssagna@rwu.edu

Education

PhD, University of Rhode Island

MAdEd, University of Rhode Island

MA, University of Massachusetts Amherst

BA, Mount Holyoke College

Dr. Sagna brings a deep interdisciplinary foundation in education, leadership, and social justice, holding a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Social Justice, Leadership, and Adult & Higher Education. She also earned a master’s degree in Adult Education with concentrations in program development, evaluation, and leadership from the University of Rhode Island. Her academic training is further enriched by a master’s degree in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a bachelor’s degree in English and African American Studies from Mount Holyoke College, along with a Five College Consortium Certificate in African Studies.  With a robust experience designing and facilitating professional development training for students, faculty and staff, Dr. Sagna has supported institutions in advancing inclusive practices, leadership capacity, and student-centered learning environments. Her combined scholarly and professional experience informs her commitment to fostering equitable access and meaningful engagement.

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Course Types

We have classified RWU Law classes under the following headers. One of the following course types will be attached to each course which will allow students to narrow down their search while looking for classes.

Core Course

Students in the first and second year are required to take classes covering the following aspects of the law—contracts, torts, property, criminal law, civil procedure, and constitutional law, evidence, and professional responsibility.  Along with these aspects, the core curriculum will develop legal reasoning skills.

Elective

After finishing the core curriculum the remaining coursework toward the degree is completed through upper level elective courses.  Students can choose courses that peak their interests or courses that go along with the track they are following.

Seminar

Seminars are classes where teachers and small groups of students focus on a specific topic and the students complete a substantial research paper.

Clinics/Externships

Inhouse Clinics and Clinical Externships legal education is law school training in which students participate in client representation under the supervision of a practicing attorney or law professor.  RWU Law's Clinical Programs offer unique and effective learning opportunities and the opportunity for practical experience while still in law school.