Rhode Island College President Frank D. Sanchez said he is stepping down from the job because it's a good time for him to pursue other opportunities. "We've moved up in the national rankings," he said. "Our fundraising is going off the charts. We've seen a 200% increase in the last five years. "Our facilities have gone up a notch, with a $3.2-million school construction bond in 2018 and $38 million to modernize our science building." Asked if he felt pressured to leave, Sanchez said no. "Our enrollments are within the average of our peers nationally," he said. Enrollment declines for four-year state colleges ranged from 7% to 15% this past year. RIC saw a 10% drop in enrollment.
