Relocating to a different part of the country is tough. Starting a new job is tough, too – especially when you’re tasked with leading people you’ve just met in a culture you’re still getting to know. Doing both these things during a global pandemic and amid unprecedented national protests demanding fundamental social change? That’s uncharted territory. And it is precisely this territory that…, ‘A Real Sense of Place’, At first glance, a shift from West Virginia – where Bowman grew up and spent much of his childhood and later professional life – to Rhode Island might seem like a radical change. And to be sure, the relatively flat, coastal contours of the Ocean State present a distinct contrast to the thickly forested elevations of landlocked West Virginia, not known for nothing as the Mountain State. “The state…, Rooted in Practice, A knowledge of the dean’s past brings his approach into still clearer focus. Growing up in West Virginia, Greg Bowman “always had this strong sense of the horizons being bigger than what I could see.” He and yearned to explore this larger world. So immediately after completing high school, he studied for a year abroad in Denmark before going on to major in economics and international studies at…, summa cum laude, and Phi Beta Kappa. Though law school was always in his sights, Bowman deferred his acceptance for a year – which he spent earning a master’s degree in Economics of the European Community at the University of Exeter in England – before completing his J.D. at Northwestern Law. Upon graduation, Bowman clerked for the Honorable Pierce Lively of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He was…, they’re, doing. That applies to my scholarship as well, by the way. Whenever I go into a project, my first question is, ‘Why is this going to matter? How will it be relevant to someone who is looking at it for practical and technical application?’” In 2011, Bowman returned to his home state to accept a professorship at West Virginia University College of Law. By 2013, he’d earned tenure; then, following a…, ‘The Servant-Leader’, Asked about his approach to running a law school, Dean Bowman emphasized that he did not see deanship as a one-man show. “I very much believe in the concept of the ‘servant-leader,’” he explained. “We are a service profession, literally. So at RWU Law, I see myself as a servant of the public at a private university, helping to train tomorrow’s leaders.” How effectively he can perform that service…, “, At WVU, I grew much closer ties with student leadership,” he explained. “I met with the president and vice president of the Student Bar Association on a monthly basis, and I attended the student organization president’s meetings – to engage, provide advice, and just to listen. Because one of the neat things about law school is that it’s often the students who have the best ideas. So, I listen to…
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Will the fall calendar be adjusted?, We are making several adjustments to the fall academic calendar in response to the ongoing pandemic. In particular, we are compressing the academic calendar so that classes will end before Thanksgiving. We are making this change out of recognition that it will keep students and all members our community safer if they do not go home for the Thanksgiving break and then return to campus shortly…, How will exams be administered?, This fall, all final exams will be conducted online., Will next semester be in-person?, We intend to be back on campus in August and we are working to maximize the number of in-person classes and opportunities we can provide. We are working with the faculty to offer as much in person instruction in the fall as possible, consistent with the needs of some to teach online and the reduction in our classroom sizes due to the need for social distancing., Can we socially distance in the classrooms?, We have set class size limits for the larger classrooms in the law school building. We expect to require students to sit at least six feet apart, in accordance with current guidance from Rhode Island’s Department of Health. Seminar rooms and computer labs will not be used this semester., What about in the building?, We are looking at various ways to increase safety by minimizing contact within our building including changes to foot traffic patterns, staggered course scheduling, and reduced seating in large public areas like the library and bistro., What if I have a COVID-related reason that will prevent me from being in-person in the fall?, Although we will be offering a mix of in-person and remote classes this fall, we recognize that some students have COVID-related reasons for wanting to take all classes remotely. Among other valid reasons, some students may have health conditions that put them at increased risk of serious illness if they get COVID-19, or they may share housing with people who are at increased risk. We are…, H, ow do I request to be remote this fall? , 1Ls electing to take all classes remotely this fall, should contact Jill Dallaire, jrdallaire@rwu.edu , by July 3. Any requests received after this date will be handled on a case by case basis. Although we ask for a brief explanation of the reason for the request, we will grant the request of all students who request the remote-only option by July 3. We are not asking for documentation or…, Will Jumpstart and Orientation be online?, The, Jumpstart Program will be online. Information about Jumpstart and how to apply is located in the Accepted Students section of the website. New Student Orientation will be held online beginning Tuesday, August 12. Additional Orientation information, including a detailed schedule, will be shared in mid-July. As part of Orientation, we plan to incorporate some optional in-person events., Will student service offices be open this fall?, All students, whether they are remote or in-person, will have access to all student services. For instance, the library will be open with reduced seating and able to provide students with reserve material, reference, instruction, and research assistance. The Academic Success Program will be available to all students. The Career Development Office is working to create extensive online career…, Will there be opportunities to meet other students and participate in student groups?, Our student organizations will be fully up and running this fall, offering a mix of online and in-person events. In addition, the law school will be hosting online social events so that students have opportunities to meet their classmates outside of class, whether they are in-person or remote.
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Office of Institutional Advancement, Amy Sullivan Berkeley Vice President of Institutional Advancement aberkeley@rwu.edu Aaron Buzay Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement abuzay@rwu.edu Matt Devecchi Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement, RWU Law mdevecchi@rwu.edu Chris Sienko Assistant Vice President of Corporate Relations and Business Development csienko@rwu.edu Kate Brezina Dewey Assistant Vice…
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Roger Williams University School of Law mourns the passing of longtime Congressman John Robert Lewis (D-Ga.), a towering figure of the civil rights movement, who died Friday after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80. “He was honored and respected as the conscience of the U.S. Congress and an icon of American history,” Lewis' family said in a statement. “He was a stalwart champion in the on-…, July 18, 2020, The Passing of a Champion: A Reflection by Professor David Logan, Like many in my generation, I considered John Lewis a hero. In 2013, I was lucky to be able to join Rep. Lewis in his annual pilgrimage to Selma, Alabama, when he led a reenactment of the 1965 “Bloody Sunday March” that cemented in American minds the reign of terror facing Blacks who had the temerity to insist on the right to vote. The trip was without a doubt a highlight of my life, and pictures…, March 4, 2013, Logan Marches at Selma Anniversary, [Dean David A. Logan, as a guest of Congressman David Cicilline, joined Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and 30 other members of Congress in commemorating a famous civil rights march on Sunday. Following are excerpts from Dean Logan’s blogs about the experience.], This year’s Civil Rights Pilgrimage marks the 50th Anniversary of the Movement. More than 250 people, including 30 members of Congress, joined the delegation for the three-day tour of civil rights landmarks as we learned, grew, and continued the conversation together — white and black, Republican and Democrat, man and woman, senior and child. We all returned to Washington, D.C., and to our homes…, Focus on working together, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R – Va.) spoke on Saturday night from the old chambers of the Alabama State Capitol. Cantor, who brought along his high-school-aged son Mikey, said meeting Ruby Bridges on the trip was a particularly special moment for both of them. Cantor said his son has been moved by Bridges’ story — as one of the first African-American students to attend the newly…, ‘One more time’, From Selma, they began the march toward Montgomery. On the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965, John Lewis, Hosea Williams, and many others, were confronted by mounted troops. When the marchers refused to stop, the troopers beat them, whipped them, and fired tear gas. Many of them — including Lewis and Williams — were severely injured, and the day became known as Bloody Sunday. And in Selma, on…, We’ll walk hand in hand ..., Black and white together ..., Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe, We shall overcome, Someday., ====================, See Professor Logan’s original blogs and photos , digitally archived by the RWU Law Library.
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Student Employment FAQs, I have never been on the RWU Law Payroll. How can I be added as a School of Law Student Employee?, In support of your employment request, please complete the following required documents: Student Employee Code of Conduct Direct Deposit form Federal W-4 RI W-4 Complete I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification for Department of Homeland Security and return with one of the following for verification: US Passport RWU ID and Social Security Card RWU ID and Birth Certificate Driver’s License and…, Please know that you may not begin work until you are notified that your employment process is complete. , I have been a student employee before, and I am continuing. What forms are required? , Obtain an email between you and your supervisor, in which your supervisor offers you the position and you accept. Forward this email to Lauren Lopes , who will then complete a rehire form and authorize Human Resources and Payroll to add you back into the system., How do I log my hours? , Once added as an employee to the HR and ADP Payroll systems, you will register and log your hours via the ADP Portal. This helpful video explains how to use the portal . For further guidance, please refer to ADP's " How to Register " and " Student Employee Training " manuals. Once you are set up in ADP, you may log on to the ADP eTime website . You may also use the ADP Mobile App ., How many hours may I work as a student employee? , Students may work no more than 20 hours per week, regardless of the number of positions they hold., What should I do if I forget to clock in or clock out in ADP?, Please email Lauren Lopes , copying your supervisor, and they will make the time adjustment in ADP., I am expecting a payment or reimbursement from RWU. How will I receive it?, Roger Williams University has launched a new way to receive payments and reimbursements. When you are expecting to receive a payment or reimbursement from RWU, and that payment has been processed, you will receive an email from US Bank’s Payee Choice platform with RWU’s insignia. Please view the Payee Choice Platform Instructions for information about setting up your account and payment…, Business Affairs Staff, Sarah Jick Business Manager 401-254-4550 sjick@rwu.edu Lauren Lopes Business Office Coordinator 401-254-4574 llopes@rwu.edu
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Our Office Hours, If you need to speak to someone please call Tracy Sartrys for assistance at (401) 254-4502 Monday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:30pm, Our Staff, Gregory W. Bowman Dean Professor of Law (401) 254-4561 gbowman@rwu.edu Colleen A. Brown Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Professor of Legal Practice (401) 254-4629 cbrown@rwu.edu Lorraine N. Lalli Assistant Dean of Students (401) 254-4593 llalli@rwu.edu Make an appointment Tracy L. Sartrys Assistant to the Dean (401) 254-4502 tsartrys@rwu.edu, Welcome to the Dean's Suite, The Dean's Suite is the nerve center of RWU Law, dedicated to maximizing your educational investment, continually improving programming and opportunities, and ensuring that your student experience is effective, enriching and rewarding. Welcome to the Office of the Dean at Roger Williams University School of Law, where we pride ourselves on offering an innovative and comprehensive curriculum, a…
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Our Office Hours, We are always available by phone or email, but members of our staff will also be in-person throughout the week. , Our Staff, Michael Donnelly-Boylen, Associate Dean for Enrollment & Strategic Initiatives mdonnelly-boylen@rwu.edu, Kate Vieira, Director of Admissions kvieira@rwu.edu, Yulyana Torres, Associate Director of Admissions & Diversity Pipelines ytorres@rwu.edu, Clifford, Wendy, Admissions Coordinator wclifford@rwu.edu, FAQs, How do I request a copy of my application? , Please email our Admissions Coordinator, Wendy Clifford, with any questions or requests about your application. , Who do I speak with about Character & Fitness questions?, After September 1, all Character & Fitness questions should be directed to the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In order to scheduled an appointment with Dean Brown, please email Kelly Bidawid at kbidawid@rwu.edu, How do I become a Student Admissions Counselor? , Please email our Associate Director of Admissions and Diversity Pipelines, Yulyana Torres, at ytorres@rwu.edu for information about the Student Admissions Counselor program. , Where can I learn more about financial aid options?, Please visit the Financial Aid Office, at this page ., Where can I learn about RWU Law's commitment to diversity in admissions?, You can start exploring here .
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Did you know that wind energy provides over 20% of the electricity in some states? The National Park Service website briefly describes the process by which this energy is made as, “onshore wind turbines capture energy from the wind and produce electricity using long, rotating blades that drive a generator located at the top of the tower behind the blades." Did you also know that wind turbines…
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Join Laurie Barron, Veronica Paricio, Thomas Shaffer and others, from RWU Law at our annual alumni gathering in NYC!, Complimentary hors d'oeuvres & cash bar. Drink specials starting at $6 until 7:00 p.m., Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 4, To the Office of Alumni Relations at kmeyer@rwu.edu Please include any special assistance needed to attend the event.
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United States Supreme Court Bar Admission RWU Law Alumni Swearing-in Ceremony U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, DC, NOTE: In light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court is cancelling all open court Bar admissions for the, March and April 2022 argument sessions., , The Roger Williams University School of Law announces its eleventh United States Supreme Court Bar Admission alumni swearing-in ceremony., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Dean Gregory W. Bowman will invite the candidates for admission to join them for breakfast the morning of the swearing-in ceremony. The breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court of the United States. Supreme Court oral arguments will take place after the ceremony. Space is limited to twelve (12) attorney admissions. Alumni must be a member in good standing of the highest court of…, This program is now wait-listed., Once you receive confirmation from the School of Law, you must follow the steps below to complete the application process. The following criteria must be met for admission of U.S. Supreme Court Bar: (1) Be a member in good standing of the highest court of your jurisdiction for a period of at least three years immediately before October 2021. (2) Present a certificate of good standing from that…
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