The CRC was established in 1976 to support the fullest use of the "New Curriculum."  The CRC full-time and student staff and student volunteer mentors/leaders facilitate information sessions, community-building events, and individual meetings for advising about navigating and accessing the Open Curriculum, finding and fostering academic communities, and seeing pathways for deep engagement with the learning process and high-impact learning opportunities.

The CRC staff collaborates with various groups, centers, and educators across campus to provide the best possible advice about the wealth of academic resources at Brown and beyond. The CRC is part of the division of The College.