Welcome to Bryant University!
This Faculty Guide is provided to you from The Center for Teaching Excellence on behalf of all departments and programs at Bryant. It is intended to be a resource to you now and throughout your employment.
Faculty are expected to abide by all University policies including those contained within the Employee Handbook which is accessible electronically.
For complete faculty duties and responsibilities please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
You may also want to review the Student Code of Conduct and Handbook which is accessible electronically.
Be sure to contact Human Resources (x6010) if you have any employment-related questions.
This handbook was last updated by the Vice President for Student Affairs Office on November 16, 2023 at 11:07 am.
Your first stop is in the Academic Affairs Office (Unistructure, 3rd Floor past the Post Office) to return your contract to the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Business and to be sure that a Bryant ID number has been established for you. Once this has been completed, the next stop will be the Human Resources office. Be sure to have two forms of ID for employment/verification paperwork (i.e. license, social security card, passport, etc.).
You must obtain a Bryant ID. This ID card is used for several purposes, including some of the following:
IDs are obtained through our Information Center which is located on the 1st floor of the Fisher Student Center. Please contact Farah Annee at fannee@bryant.edu, or call the Information Center at 401-232-6245 to set up an appointment to get your ID made. Please bring your HR form and driver’s license. If you need directions, please ask your Faculty Services Coordinator. Once you have your ID, it will need to be coded for copy machine use at the Support Services Office which is located on the second floor of the Administration Hall, across from the Provost Office.
Each faculty member is required to use and maintain a Bryant e-mail address for all correspondence with students. This e-mail is automatically generated once a faculty member is built into Banner. To obtain a secure encrypted link with the credentials for your email, please call or stop by the Bryant University Staff and Faculty Help Desk, located on the third level of the Academic Hall in the Rotunda. You will access your email via Outlook or Outlook Web Access at http://mail.bryant.edu. For e-mail related inquiries contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@bryant.edu ext. 6111.
Parking permits are free of charge and can be obtained at the DPS office. To apply for a permit you must first log into my.bryant.edu. Click on Public Safety (DPS), then choose Parking, Parking Decals, and follow the instructions.
To pick up your parking permit, please report to DPS with your valid vehicle registration and a Bryant University ID.
As stated in the Employee Handbook All vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the Department of Public Safety, at which time a parking decal will be issued. Your automobile registration and valid driver’s license are required to register the vehicle. The parking decal remains the property of the University and must be returned upon termination of employment.
Keep in mind that Coordinators help all of the faculty members in your Suite. You may ask a Faculty Services Coordinator to provide the following support:
Tasks You MAY NOT Ask a Coordinator to Do:
Tasks You MAY Ask a Student Assistant to Do:
Tasks You MAY NOT Ask a Student Assistant to Do:
If you need to cancel classes please contact your Faculty Service Coordinator, Department Chair, and the Dean’s Office. Faculty cancellations will be posted on the Bryant Portal. When possible, most faculty also e-mail their students about cancellations.
Full time and term faculty will receive a key to their assigned faculty suite and office. If a key was not given to you, please ask your Faculty Services Coordinator to obtain one from the locksmith. Faculty must turn in their keys when they terminate and will get back their copy of the key receipt form.
Faculty and Academic Affairs staff traveling for business should adhere to the Academic Affairs and Bryant University Travel Policy. The document below outlines the University Travel Policy and provides more clarity regarding travel for Academic Affairs.
Academic Affairs Travel Policy Interpretation
Using a combination of text messaging and voice messaging, the emergency messaging service is designed to provide Bryant’s students, faculty, and staff members with timely information in the event of a campus emergency. However, if you choose to receive emergency notifications via text and/or voice messaging, you agree to incur any applicable costs from your carrier for receiving these messages. The system is not compatible with international telephone numbers.
Registering your emergency contact telephone numbers is quick and easy. Just update your Emergency Contacts in Banner.
Bulldog Bucks can be added to your ID card and used anywhere on campus and in snack/ soda machines just like cash. You can purchase them several ways:
(Note: actual sections are booked by the Registrar’s office each semester)
You can view classroom availability, room information and a photo of each room via 25LIVE.
Check for space availability at 25LIVE.bryant.edu and click Locations. Faculty Services Coordinators typically make space requests on behalf of their professors; however, you can log in with your 25LIVE credentials to make a space request.
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Faculty, staff, or students interested in requesting President Gittell’s participation in any event or making an appointment to meet with him should contact Vicky Atkins, the President’s Scheduling Assistant (x6026) with your name/department/phone and email address, date of the event, time span of the event, and reason for the event. If remarks are required, you should be prepared to provide bullet points to brief the President. Once Vicky has this information, she will try to schedule the President’s appearance at your event. It is suggested that you contact Vicky as early in your planning process as possible because his schedule fills very quickly.
The Office of University Relations oversees and implements Bryant’s integrated communications program to advance the University’s overarching mission and strategic goals. University Relations steers a broad-based communications program coordinated over multiple media platforms including the www.bryant.edu website, print and email publications, media and public relations, advertising, social media, and environmental graphics and signage. The department seeks to build visibility and awareness in a competitive marketplace, and to advance the institution’s programs, ideas, and innovations while cultivating relationships with key constituencies such as:
University Relations is accountable to strengthen Bryant’s brand positioning through vehicles including:
The Office of University Relations is led by the Associate Vice President for University Relations, Elizabeth O’Neil (eoneil@bryant.edu). To reach her or others on the University Relations staff, call x6120.
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The Office of the Provost provides oversight and direction for all academic and research programs at Bryant University, which include undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as extension programs. These include continuing education and programs for executive development that serve the business community.
Bryant University’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and the School of Health Sciences offer comprehensive programs that blend theory and practice across all disciplines.
Bryant’s College of Arts and Sciences offers a wide range of options for study in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and the natural sciences. In addition, students in the arts and sciences have the opportunity to combine their major with a broad selection of more than 80 concentrations, minors, and “areas of interest.” All Bryant Arts and Sciences students also have the advantage of earning a business or business administration minor.
The academic programs in Bryant’s College of Arts and Sciences are perhaps best described as “education in action.” The truly distinctive opportunities available to our Arts and Sciences students prepare them for success in a variety of settings and enable them to develop a clear plan for the next step in life – whether that step is graduate school or a professional position in their chosen field.
The College of Business offers an array of programs that combine the depth and breadth found at large, premier business schools and the individual attention found on small college campuses. Our students build on a rigorous foundation in business and liberal arts that is designed to educate the whole student. All College of Business students have the opportunity to earn a functional business major along with a liberal arts minor that helps graduates with numerous career options at premier organizations.
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Advanced degrees are offered through the College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. Latest information on their programs is available on their website and in the Graduate Catalog.
The Graduate School of Business at Bryant University, a leader in business education, features highly recognized faculty with years of industry and academic experience, strong academic programs, and world-class facilities and technology. Students learn with professionals from diverse companies, industries, and academic institutions and leave with an incredible network of peers and colleagues. The Graduate School of Business is part of the College of Business at Bryant, which is one of only 5% of all business programs in the world accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Degrees offered:
Full and part-time programs in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences are open to all undergraduate majors, and are characterized by a high degree of flexibility in program design. Students may enroll in 4+1 or Fast Start programs which yield faster time to graduation and the potential of lower total tuition cost. An extremely wide array of career options are open to graduates of A&S master’s and certificate programs. Course methodologies include traditional face-to- face classes, and several blended course designs which combine face to face and enhanced online classroom experiences. We are also developing fully online courses and will be teaching them this upcoming year. Placements (both paid and unpaid), and internships are available. A&S faculty are well-regarded, both nationally and internationally.
Degrees and Certificates offered:
The School of Health Sciences is well positioned to capitalize on imminent healthcare issues, such as an aging population and insurance regulations. The School of Health Sciences prepares students to be leaders and innovators in an industry that continues to evolve and change. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.P.A.S.) is at the heart of the University’s School of Health Sciences, a significant and strategic commitment to education innovation.
Physician Assistant Mission
To improve universal access to health care by graduating highly competent and confident Physician Assistants prepared to provide exceptional quality, patient-centered ethical health care in a collaborative environment.
Bryant University Physician Assistant Program Accreditation Status:
The Accreditation Review Commission for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation- Continued status to the Bryant University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Bryant University.
Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remain in effect until the program closes or withdraws for the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June 2028. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and the ARCA-PA policy.
The Bryant University Honors Program offers its members a personalized, distinctive experience that enriches their academic, social, cultural, and professional talents in a scholar-mentor environment.
Academically-talented students with a proven record of achievement are invited to join the Bryant University Honors Program. These exceptional students along with dedicated faculty comprise a community of scholars who are committed to pursuing an enriched educational experience. Successful completion of the program results in the student being recognized as an Honors Program graduate, a distinction that is noted on his or her Bryant University diploma and official academic transcript.
More than 20 courses have been designed specifically for The Honors Program. While some of the Honors courses are adapted from standard courses and others are developed around unique topics, all are enhanced by additional course material, group projects, stimulating discussions and/or special assignments. These honors-designated courses are intentionally scheduled with smaller class sizes to afford students opportunities to interact with peers and professors.
To successfully complete the Honors Program, students must maintain a high GPA each semester and complete a total of 8 Honors courses, including a senior thesis.
Contact:
Laura Beaudin, Director, lbeaudin@bryant.edu
Stephanie Mott, Associate Director, smott@bryant.edu
Marcia Beaulieu, Program Administrator: marciab@bryant.edu
Phone: 401-232-6834
Bryant University’s First-Year Gateway Curriculum is the cornerstone of Bryant’s foundation program. The Gateway welcomes our newest members into our scholarly community, sets the foundation for success inside and outside of the classroom, and cultivates the qualities of character vital for leadership and for the health of a democratic society. Built around fundamental questions about the role of the individual and groups in a fast-paced, ever changing world, the Gateway provides students with a variety of integrated and interdisciplinary opportunities to develop the cognitive, effective and behavioral skills essential to making sense of the world and their place in it.
Students explore the global foundations of character and leadership, and of organizations and business. Throughout the curriculum, students hone their communication skills through reflective writing assignments with faculty members as their guides. Coursework is complemented by an immersive program, the Bryant IDEA, which emphasizes experiential learning and an understanding of the innovation process. The First- Year Gateway Experience encourages students to draw meaningful connections between curricular and co- curricular experiences, apply knowledge and skills from multiple perspectives, effectively communicate ideas, and meaningfully reflect on learning experiences. The Gateway goals include: information literacy, critical thinking, diversity awareness and inclusion, effective communication, ethical reasoning, and student success.
The Office of the Registrar provides administrative support and service to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators of Bryant University in the areas of registration, academic records, graduation, and classroom management, curriculum management and academic policies and procedures.
Primary Services:
For a detailed overview of the Office of Registrar, please review the Registrar Guidelines support document.
The mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence is to promote a campus culture that values teaching and learning excellence. The Office provides the Bryant community with research-based resources, programs, and support which honor the diversity of learning, teaching, and disciplinary styles.
Services include:
For more information on the CTE, please visit their website at: http://cte.bryant.edu.
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Bryant’s Centers for Student Success are dedicated to helping students achieve their goal of academic success. The mission of the Center for Student Success is to help students become self-reliant, independent, confident learners so they may successfully meet the demands of their chosen academic curricula. This is achieved through a variety of services and programs to support students’ academic progress and find what learning and study strategies work best for them.
The Academic Center for Excellence offers an internationally accredited peer tutoring program and study skills instruction by our professional staff. Students can meet with individual tutors for academic support in all Bryant subject areas. Group sessions as a mode of instruction are are also encouraged, since teamwork is typical in the workplace and graduate school. The staff engages in a partnership with students to help them achieve their goals. Professional staff members and peer tutors work together to foster a supportive learning environment.
Effective written communication is essential throughout an individual’s education and career. The Writing Center offers students assistance in both personalized and workshop settings. Peer writing consultants and professional staff help students with papers for any course. The Writing Center’s purpose is to help students develop as writers by helping them recognize their writing strengths and challenges. The staff teaches writing as a process, and is prepared to assist students at any stage.
Bryant University supports students who self-identify with disabilities and provide documentation of their disability from an appropriate source. Bryant University professional staff members serve as advocates for students with disabilities, and assist them in achieving equal access to all University programs and services. Our services are provided by three departments to ensure assistance from the most qualified professional. Therefore, if students have disabilities that may require support, it is incumbent upon the student to contact the designated office.
Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students seeking support and/or academic accommodations may contact Dr. Marie Saddlemire, Assistant Director of ACE, in Access Services. Prospective, accepted, or current students may schedule a meeting by calling ACE at 401-232-6746.
Physical Disabilities. Students seeking support and/or accommodations may contact John Denio in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs by calling 401-232-6046. Individuals with permanent or temporary physical disabilities who wish to obtain handicapped parking passes should contact the Department of Public Safety 401-232-6001.
Psychiatric or Psychological Disabilities. Students seeking support and/or accommodations may contact Dr. Noelle Harris, Director of Counseling Services, at 401-232-6045.
The Academic Center for Excellence and the Writing Center offer specialized services for international students and English language learners to help them increase their academic confidence and improve their performance as Bryant students.
Services include assistance with adjusting to academic life at Bryant and in the United States; taking advantage of ACE and Writing Center academic support services; navigating the variety of support services available to international students on campus; developing study skills for college success; improving written and oral language skills; and setting goals for academic improvement.
The Academic Center for Excellence, in partnership with the Department of Athletics and Undergraduate Advising, provides tailored assistance for the unique needs of student-athletes. Students in our Division I athletic programs have challenging schedules and often need additional help finding a balance between the Student Services demands of athletics and academics. ACE provides these students support with general study skills, time management and overall organization.
In Goal-Based Study Hall, student-athletes may also work with student-athlete peer tutors and writing consultants.
Both ACE and The Writing Center offer workshops for students throughout the semester, and the Centers for Student Success partner with other departments across the University to provide Gateway Sessions open to all students.
Informational Class Visits – A member of the Centers for Student Success staff can visit your class to talk with your students about how to get the most out of our programs, particularly ACE and The Writing Center. Students will learn about all of the services available that can help them succeed in your class. Students will learn what transpires during an average one-on-one tutoring session as well as how to benefit most from the many programs and services available. Of course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Centers for Student Success Tours (or ACE 101) – Classes or individual students can take 10-15 minute tours of the Centers for Student Success. One benefit of such a tour is that students see first-hand where they can go to get help with their academics. They also learn how to make appointments and what to expect when they work with our staff. Students who have had a tour are more likely to utilize our services than those who have not.
Customized Workshops – Faculty can have a member of our staff conduct a workshop during a class meeting or in our facility, tailored to suit the needs of the students in your class. Workshops can cover topics such as how to organize a study group, time management, developing test taking skills, or on particular aspects of the writing process or forms of writing.
Attendance Reports – If you would like, we can provide you with a bi-weekly list of students from your classes who have used ACE and the Writing Center.
Linking to the ACE or Writing Center Web Site – A link from your Canvas site to the ACE and/or Writing Center web site(s) would help students associate the services we provide with your course and discipline. They would be a click away from information about our location, hours, staff, philosophy, workshops, and monthly newsletter. The address is: https://info.bryant.edu/academic-center-excellence-ace.
Visiting a Tutor or Writing Consultant Training Meeting – Tutors and Writing Consultants meet regularly to discuss tutoring strategies, departmental policies and procedures, and other related topics. Faculty occasionally volunteer to visit one of these meetings for fifteen minutes or so and discuss a particular problem their students are having or their expectations for a particular assignment or course.
The Bryant Bookstore collects and publishes all course materials and supplies used for classes keeping the University in compliant with the requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. The bookstore will send a notice to all faculty when it is time to order books for the upcoming term. Usually book adoption forms need to be completed and returned to the bookstore in mid-April for the summer and fall terms and late October for the spring term. Your Faculty Services Coordinator keeps a supply of blank course adoption forms on hand. You also have the option of placing your book order via email to Course Materials Manager, Julie Lizzio, at jlizzio@bryant.edu, via fax at 232-6410, or online at www.bryantushop.com – click on faculty services, use the password 887. Be sure to state course number, book title, author, ISBN, publisher and if it is a required text.
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The Undergraduate Advising Office provides academic advising services, as well as program planning and policy information for all undergraduate students. At the start of the first year, all undergraduate students are assigned a professional academic advisor.
Through participation in academic advising students will:
Academic advising is a collaborative educational process whereby students and their advisors are partners in meeting the essential learning outcomes, ensuring student academic success, and outlining the steps for achievement of the students’ personal, academic, and career goals. This advisor/student partnership requires participation and involvement of both the advisor and the student as it is built over the student’s entire educational experience at the University.
Please contact the Undergraduate Advising Office (ugadvise@bryant.edu) if you have concerns about a student. They endeavor to be proactive in dealing with student issues and are committed to helping students get the academic, emotional, and social support they need to be successful.
This policy is implemented by the certification of official travel schedules by the program Supervisor of each Sport, Athletic Compliance, and the Faculty Athletic Representative. Approved schedules are then provided to the Office of Undergraduate Advising. After the add/drop process each term, Undergraduate Advising generates electronic documentation which are emailed to the professors of all student- athletes. Student-athletes are copied on these emails. Student-athletes are strongly advised to meet with their professor well in advance of an absence from class to discuss any conflicts and make arrangements for missed assignments or exams.
The Study Abroad Office assists the Bryant community, and especially the student body, with information pertaining to credit-bearing education abroad programs. Opportunities for students will range from faculty-led short courses, to summer and winter term options, to a regular semester or year abroad. The Study Abroad Office helps students to navigate their options and takes them from the initial interest stage, through application, time abroad and return to Bryant. At a minimum, students must be in contact with the Study Abroad Office at least one regular semester prior to the term they wish to study abroad.
The Study Abroad Office houses the application process for the Sophomore International Experience (SIE) and works to ensure that students meet the eligibility requirements for this program. In addition, the office can also provide faculty with the non-academic considerations for developing a short-course abroad, separate from the SIE program. The Study Abroad Office also assists faculty with determining an on-site logistical coordinator for any faculty-led program, if the faculty member does not have the necessary connections abroad.
You should contact the Study Abroad Office if you have a student who has expressed an interest in a program abroad or if you are seeking to better understand the non-academic components of a short-course abroad. The Study Abroad Office is also available to discuss any questions you may have about the study abroad process. Study Abroad is committed to ensuring that all members of the Bryant community are aware of the credit-bearing education abroad opportunities available, as Bryant believes an experience abroad is a vital component of a students’ college education.
Please refer to the Study Abroad website or the Undergraduate Catalog for more details.
Provides user support and technology services for Bryant’s Faculty, Staff and Students.
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The Help Desk supports all of Bryant’s Faculty and Staff in their day-to-day operations and facilitates the effective use of campus-wide technology by offering productive computing environments while providing quick resolutions of technical issues.
The Help Desk fully supports Bryant owned computer equipment. We can answer general questions concerning personally owned equipment, but cannot make repairs or install software.
You should contact the Help Desk when:
The Help Desk is for faculty and staff only. Please send students to Laptop Central for help with their computer issues. Faculty and staff can borrow a laptop from the Help Desk for short periods (up to two weeks).
All purchases of computer equipment, accessories or software should be done through the Help Desk. Information Services has established standards of computing hardware to ensure compatibility with the network systems used on campus.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Additional information can be found at: https://is.bryant.edu/services/end-point-computing/computing-support/administrative-computing
Contact the CTS Help Desk at x6111 or via email at helpdesk@bryant.edu.
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Laptop Central is the Bryant student technology Help Desk and provides on-campus six-day-a-week hardware and software technical support to the student body. As a hardware Self-Warranty Maintainer site, Laptop Central’s staff provide 1 day turn around for any hardware or software repair a student’s laptop might require, and have maintained a 97% or higher satisfaction rating with the Bryant student population for the past 19 years for the quality of their service.
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 7:pm, Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
Additional information can be found at: https://is.bryant.edu/services/end-point-computing/computing-support/student-laptops
Contact Laptop Central at x6550 or via email at laptopcentral@bryant.edu.
The My Bryant Portal located at https://my.bryant.edu is a central internal communication tool for the entire Bryant Community where announcements, department newsletters, class cancellations, and upcoming events are easily visible on the home page. Important information such as building hours, links to third party applications utilized on campus, submitting work orders, requesting room reservations, reporting technical issues, requesting equipment, and referring a student of concern is available here. Visit the My Bryant Portal daily to stay informed.
Canvas is a course management system that supports online learning and teaching. It allows professors to post grades, information, and assignments online. It is being used by universities and colleges all over the world.
Canvas offers a more user-friendly experience for students, staff, and faculty, and provides tools and features that can expand learning activities, improve assessment strategies, and provide new opportunities for collaboration. Program coordinators and Chairs will find the Outcomes Assessment features in Canvas particularly helpful in assessing course- and program level learning outcomes. Coordination of multi-section courses is also much easier for both instructors and course coordinators with tools to combine sections for to create “blueprints” for multiple sections.
Canvas’s mobile app for both instructors and students offer a huge improvement over other learning management systems. Apps are available for both iOS and Android.
You can access Canvas and related resources through our Canvas portal: https://canvas.bryant.edu
Banner is the university enterprise system comprising modules for Admission, Student, Registration, Advising, Finance, Alumni, and Development. Faculty options available in Banner Self-Service are class information (class lists with photos), course information, official grade entry, etc. Faculty have the option to enroll in emergency text message announcements through Banner Self-Service. Banner can be accessed by visiting the MyBryant Portal and selecting Banner under the Quick Launch menu.
The Academic Computing & Media Services (ACMS) department is responsible for providing and supporting all classroom and lab technologies, Financial Market Center, TV Studio, Blackboard administration, and all campus Audio- Visual. The two distinct groups within ACMS are Classroom and Lab Services and Media Services.
Classroom, Lab and Media Services Support:
This group manages all computer equipment in all of the classrooms and student labs. For all your Academic Computing and Media Services needs in the classroom please dial x6128 or use the HELP button in the classroom system control.
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Their office is in the Unistructure, room 277.
Media Services maintains multimedia technologies installed in the classrooms and conference spaces. Media Services staff are available to train Faculty, Administrators, and Staff on the proper use of the control systems in the classrooms and conference rooms. Media Services also manages web-based streaming media systems such as Classroom Capture hardware, Digital Media playback, and provides a host of recording and editing services including duplication of non- copyrighted material. They also support the TV studio and the Radio Station facilities located in the Koffler Communication Complex.
Media Services manages a pool of Audio-Visual equipment and gives instructions on the use and applications of such equipment. Booking is required with 24 hours’ notice. Select equipment is available on a first come first served basis. They provide technology support to large events on campus as well as perform a host of other consulting and support service roles relating to the needs of the institution.
All service and equipment requests may be made over the phone, in person, or through email at av-staff@bryant.edu.
Visit the website at http://telecom.bryant.edu for more information on the following:
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The Bryant University Post Office also operates as a United States Postal Service (USPS) contract station, providing the following services:
Hours:
We accept cash, personal checks, and Bulldog Bucks for the purchase of stamps and postage for outgoing packages. All postage used by departments will be recharged on a monthly basis and will appear on departmental budgets by the 10th of the month.
The Copy Center accepts copy and print jobs submitted by email to copyctr@bryant.edu or by hard copy in Auxiliary Services across from the PROVOST office. Be sure to include your name, department account #, number of copies, paper color, single- or double-sided, and when they are needed by. Jobs are prioritized by due date with exams and classroom materials receiving top priority. Although most software applications can be accepted, it is preferable to submit electronic jobs in PDF format. This ensures fonts or formatting do not change when files are opened on the Center’s computers.
The Center provides confidentiality, security and convenience. Exams and quizzes are wrapped and securely held for pickup by the suite coordinator or professor only.
All copying services are recharged to the appropriate department on a monthly basis and appear on departmental budgets by the 10th of the month.
The Copy Center does not reproduce copyrighted material without attached permission from the copyright holder.
In addition to copying, the Center also does spiral binding, laminating, and folding. A copier, fax machine (send only) and shredder are available 24 hours a day. A Bryant ID encoded for making copies is required. Other print types include flyers, booklets and posters.
Shred-It bins are located throughout the campus and can be used to securely dispose of confidential information. Bins are emptied regularly by a contracted vendor, who shreds all contents on the premises.
The Douglas & Judith Krupp Library is the information hub for the university, providing dynamic physical and virtual learning environments with access to premier resources and point of need high touch service.
Part of the Information Services division, the Krupp Library seeks to Connect, Protect, and Deliver services to our community.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library is to collect, organize, and provide access to information resources and library services that are central to the University’s academic mission. To effect this goal, the library strives to:
The library also recognizes the recreational and entertainment needs of the Bryant community and recognizes the role these needs play in the life-long learning process.
The library offers several options for incorporating documentaries & feature films into a course. To support course needs, the library is supplementing its collection of library-owned DVDs with access to streaming videos and documentaries through a subscription to Kanopy. Use Kanopy to request streaming films for students to watch on their own or request DVDs to show in class or place on reserve for course assignments.
The Borrower Services department maintains and provides access to all course reserve materials. Physical reserve items (print books, DVDs, etc.) can be accessed by students within the library during operating hours, while electronic reserve materials are password protected and can be accessed online using current Bryant login credentials. Please contact the Borrower Services department at 401.232.6125 for more information about course reserves.
The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library is a member of the Worldcat Discovery Library Catalog. What does this mean for Bryant? You are not limited to the materials at the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library—search the catalog and place requests for available items from libraries around the world. Questions? Contact the Borrower Services Department 401.232.6125, or bryill@bryant.edu.
Within the confines of its finances, the library strives to cultivate a utilized collection of materials. Input from faculty members regarding material purchases in their area of expertise is both welcomed and encouraged. Faculty suggestions may be submitted to library liaisons or a member of library administrative staff.
The library has a digital repository where it houses and provides open access to content in an effort to showcase the research and scholarly output of Bryant. It can be accessed here: https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/.
Bryant librarians specialize in subject specific areas to provide in-depth assistance to departments and disciplines. Library liaisons are available to collaborate on class and assignment design and can provide library instruction for your students. Your liaison will reach out to you before the start of each semester and throughout the year, to see how the library can best support your classes. Additionally, liaison librarians and our Digital Services and Research librarian can assist you with your research, scholarly communication, and publication efforts, including open access publishing and copyright support.
Library liaisons can help. Just ask! 401.232.6299
LIBRARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Borrower Services – 401.232.6125
Research & Instruction Services – 401.232.6299
Laura Kohl, Director, lkohl@bryant.edu
Patricia Lombardi, Assistant Director, pschultz@bryant.edu
William Doughty, Manager of Borrower Services, wdoughty@bryant.edu
Allison Papini, Manager of Research & Instruction Services, apapini1@bryant.edu
Text: 401.595.7306
I.M.: bryantlibchat
Email: circdesk@bryant.edu or refdesk@bryant.edu
Follow: Instagram or Twitter or Facebook
Blog: https://libraryblog.bryant.edu/
These committees report to the Provost and have a specific charge. The composition of each committee is defined by policy. Faculty members are recommended by the Faculty Federation (not voted in by the Federation membership as are the Contract Committees), and staff and student members are selected by the Provost. You can find the listing in the online Organizational Policy and Resource Guide under Academic Affairs Committees.
The Pride Center located on the 2nd floor of the Fisher Student Center offers Safe Zone training program.
Safe Zone is a comprehensive workshop that explores the diverse identities and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people. Participants will discuss identity, power, and oppression and the role they play in issues of gender and sexuality. Safe Zone is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role allies have in creating an inclusive and welcoming campus community. We all need allies. Come to learn the skills needed to make a difference and positive impact at Bryant and beyond.
The Safe Zone symbol provides a message to students and colleagues that the person displaying the symbol is a person who has completed the Safe Zone training, has decided to be an active and visible ally, can be trusted to maintain confidentiality, and will respond to the individual with understanding, support, and empathy. Contact the Pride Center for more information.
The Gulski Dining Room and enclosed Gulski Conference Room are for faculty/staff use. Student usage is limited to those invited as guests by faculty/staff or as needed for students on summer or winter term meal plans.
Gulski Main Dining Area is available for casual and dining use from 7:30am – 2pm. You can use cash, credit or Bulldog Bucks.
For larger events, such as University dinner/reception functions which involve catering, approval must be received from Sodexo and the space must be reserved online via http://25LIVE.bryant.edu. Clean up is done by the caterer. Weekend use may be allowed by permission of Sodexo for meal functions catered by Sodexo.
It is the responsibility of the requester of the event to place signage outside of Gulski noting that Gulski is CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT with the date and time of the event listed (the 25LIVE Event Summary might not be sufficient in this case). If signage is not present, it can be assumed that Gulski is available for casual use. It is the event requestor’s responsibility to remove the sign when the event is done. Gulski Conference Room (the glass- enclosed area of Gulski) must be reserved online via 25LIVE.bryant.edu for any and all events (meals, meetings, etc.). This area is available from 8:00 am – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. (Closed for cleaning 2-3 pm)
Salmanson Dining Room is the main dining room on campus and offers Cafeteria-style service with all you can eat. Hours of Operation are:
Meal prices are as follows:
Bryant Catering Services are available to cater for meetings, luncheons and other special events. You can order catering directly from the website at http://bryant.catertrax.com or you may call the Catering Office at extension 20444. Requests can also be emailed to catering@bryant.edu. Please allow seven days’ notice on most catering orders. Catering services can be billed directly to a department account number or paid for with a credit card or check.
Nick’s Place is located in the Fisher Student Center and offers Sandwiches, Pizza, Salads and more. Nick’s Place accepts cash, Bulldog Bucks and credit cards. Hours of Operation are: Monday through Friday 11:00am to 11:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to 11:00pm.
For Five believes that good coffee starts from the bean. Not the brown coffee bean that we all know, but the green bean picked fresh off the coffee trees—that is where you can actually see the quality of the coffee. That is why we’ve traveled around the world to make direct relationships with small coffee farms who have the highest quality crop. The results of our relentless searching, tasting, and cupping, can be experienced in every cup of For Five Coffee.
Location: 1st Floor, Academic Innovation Center
Subway – Located on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center.
Dunkin Donuts – Located on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center.
The CARE (Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation) Team is a team of appointed professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and responding to concerns and/or disruptive behaviors by students who may threaten the health or safety of themselves or the campus community. Follow the above link for the CARE Referral Form to report a student of concern and/or to learn more about the CARE Team.
A bias incident is a threatened, attempted, or completed action that is motivated by bigotry and bias regarding a person’s real or perceived race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or gender status. Examples of these incidents include name calling, offensive language/acts, graffiti, or inappropriate gestures/behavior.
A hate crime is a criminal act, including physical assault or vandalism, in which the victim is a target because of his/her real or perceived race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or gender.
If you have been a victim of a bias incident or hate crime, or have witnessed a situation, please report it to Public Safety immediately. Do not touch any evidence: keep the voice mail message or e-mail message; don’t wash away the graffiti; don’t clean up the vandalism.
When you report these situations, you can include your name or submit the information anonymously. Please realize that if you choose to remain anonymous, it does make it more difficult to thoroughly investigate the situation. DPS is sensitive about the need for confidentiality in every situation.
You can report an incident through any of the following channels:
All reports will be investigated by the appropriate offices, and individuals involved will be notified of actions taken. Due to confidentiality laws, the University may not be able to reveal all the information related to the investigation.
If you have any questions or suggestions for improving the reporting process, please contact any of the Bias Incident Committee members.
Business: x6011; EMERGENCY: x6911 Unistructure, Lower Level
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides a wide range of protective and ancillary services 24 hours a day. Among them, but not limited to, include the following:
For emergencies, call x6911. The business line is x6001. The information line for cancellations or delays is x6002.
X6070
The Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center is an important part of the Bryant University campus providing the community with a wide range of recreational opportunities. Students and employees are encouraged to utilize the facilities which includes a six-lane pool, a 9,000 square-foot fitness center, The Eannarino Family Aerobics and Group Exercise Studio, faculty & staff and student locker rooms, squash and racquetball courts. To reserve a locker or borrow towels please contact Nick Schleicher at nschleicher@bryant.edu.
The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to support and challenge students by offering resources, services, and co-curricular opportunities to enhance critical thinking, promote the appreciation of diversity, and encourage the practice of civility, inclusion, and holistic well-being.
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and their staff are responsible for the following offices:
Student Affairs Administrators include:
The PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) brings a team-oriented philosophy to the diversity and inclusion efforts at Bryant University. The PwC CDI works to advance Bryant University’s commitment to developing and enhancing global perspectives by serving as a resource to empower students, staff, and faculty to be active participants in building a vibrant, diverse and collectively responsible community. To achieve this mission, the Center is dedicated to:
Pride Center
The Pride Center is a safe space for all Bryant community members to explore lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, ally, and related issues through educational and social programming and serves as a resource for information and organizations dedicated to LGBTQ+ causes.
The Pride Center, a part of the PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion, is located on the 2nd floor of the Fischer Student Center and is open to individuals of all identities to explore issues relating to gender and sexuality. Our Center is proud to offer the Save Zone program to all student, faculty and staff at Bryant University to nurture a more open, affirming, and save university community for LGBTQ+ identified individuals and their allies. Additionally, the Pride Center offers a variety of resources to both the Bryant and local community. Please, feel free to stop by for materials or information regarding hotlines, programs, organizations, films, or literature related to gender and sexuality issues. Finally, the Pride Center works with Bryant Pride, and student organizations focused on representing and supporting the LGBTQ+ community and its allies both on the Bryant campus and beyond.
Pride Center programs and traditions include Transgender Day of Remembrance, National Coming Out Week, Coming Out Monologues, Lavender Graduation and Rainbow Awards.
Contact: Kelly Boutin – kboutin1@bryant.edu
Intercultural Center
The Intercultural Center (ICC) supports and advocates for students and groups by providing culturally enriching programs and educational workshops that focus on culture, ethnicity, and social justice. Staff at the ICC serve as advocates for international and domestic multicultural students and are available for consultation. The office creates programs to increase awareness of an appreciation for cultural diversity within the Bryant community.
Available to all members of the University community, the Intercultural Center is located on the second floor of the Fisher Student Center and is comprised of an inviting seating area, a kitchen, and a multimedia conference room. The seating area serves as an informal gathering, to exchange ideas and to facilitate mutual sharing of perspectives. The kitchen is available for individuals to share a home-cooked meal, to warm up a meal, or to make a dish together. The conference room allows for small group meetings, teleconference communication and can be reserved for video/phone interviews or for individual video calls to home.
The Intercultural Center offers social and educational programs related to diverse traditions, self-identity, development, community building, social justice, race and ethnicity, and power and privilege. Other programs of the Center include multicultural conversations, dialogues about controversies of culture and current events, awareness/commemoration weeks, annual awards banquets, and social/food gatherings.
Intercultural Center programs include 4MILE, a unique leadership experience designed for first-year international and domestic multicultural students, MLK Celebration Week, International Education Week, Senior Awards Banquet, conversation and dialogue series, as well as cultural heritage month celebrations such as Latino Heritage, Black History, and Asian/Pacific Islander months.
Contact: Mailee Kue – mkue@bryant.edu
Hochberg Women’s Center
Available to all members of the University community, The Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women’s Center is located on the second floor of the Fisher Student Center and is comprised of an inviting seating area, and a comfortable meeting space. The seating area serves as a space for informal gatherings, to exchange ideas, and provide mutual support. The meeting space is available and can be reserved for small group meetings, awareness programs, support groups, and confidential conversations.
The Hochberg Women’s Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community of women at Bryant University by providing a forum for all students to discuss issues facing women, both on campus and in business and society.
The Center engages the campus community in meaningful discussions surrounding women’s empowerment, gender, and sexuality, and works toward full participation of women in the life of the University. Our programs, resources, and services help support the increasing number of women-identified students on campus.
A vital resource of the Center is its violence prevention and advocacy services. The Advocacy Helpline, which provides guidance, support, and empowerment to students impacted by power-based personal violence, is operated by trained first responders and is available 24/7 during the academic year. Students can contact the helpline by dialing 401-258-4209 at any time; they can also visit the Women’s Center during office hours to speak to one of our on campus advocates.
Some of the Center’s events and programs include body positivity promotion, women’s leadership programs, ongoing self-defense education, Domestic Violence Awareness Week, Women’s HERstory Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Week, and The HERstory Awards.
Contact: Kelly Boutin – kboutin1@bryant.edu
Interfaith Center & Campus Ministry
The Ronald K. and Kati C. Machtley Interfaith Center provides a gathering place where all members of the Bryant community can explore their spirituality, practice their faith, and learn from one another.
The Interfaith Center provides experiences that build understanding and respect within our community. Through the academic year we offer services and events representative of diverse faith traditions and religions. The Interfaith Center is also a resource to students, faculty, and staff of all faiths interested in initiating programs and creating opportunities.
The Campus Ministry mission is to support and nourish the spiritual development, religious identity, and faith practice of all Bryant community members. The Campus Ministry team is dedicated to fostering understanding and cooperation for all, wherever they may find themselves on their personal journeys.
Chaplains are available to participate in programs and discussions sponsored by faculty, resident assistants, campus groups, and clubs. They also hold office hours to meet with members of the Bryant community.
The University offers a number of interfaith/ecumenical celebrations throughout the year, including Friends and Family Weekend services, the annual Festival of Lights each December, and Baccalaureate Services during Commencement weekend.
The Center for Student Leadership and Involvement (CSLI) maintains and supports a diverse array of co-curricular programming, student organizations, community service initiatives, and leadership development opportunities. These essential campus resources, along with the advisement and support from CSLI staff, promote inclusive opportunities that foster personal and professional development, innovation, and global thinking. CSLI works to create a comprehensive college experience that emphasizes the importance of linking on-campus collaborative learning environments and social development with off-campus real-world connections, community engagement, and active citizenship. CSLI strives to develop and empower students as they meet Bryant’s mission to “discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character around the world.”
The CSLI team uses patient and thoughtful advisement, industry best practices, and organizational development to successfully manage and support the above mentioned services and opportunities. Located on the 3rd floor of the Fisher Student Center, the CSLI team works to create an adaptive framework of transparent policies and procedures that allow students to explore and develop in a way that is sustainable and efficient while also remaining tailored to their individual needs or interests. Students who work with CSLI will be challenged in a way that balances their passion with critical thinking and a grounded set of systems that will help them move from concept into reality. Through the promotion of collaborative learning, inclusive practices, leadership development, and community engagement CSLI’s goal is facilitate opportunities for students to develop their many identities as individuals, team members, leaders, innovators, and professionals.
The Center for Student Leadership and Involvements main areas of focus are:
1. Student Organizations (over 100, including large scale partnering organizations like Student Government, WJMF, and the Archway).
2. Student Programming and Campus Wide Events (includes departmentally driven programming/events, oversight of major student run events, and approximately 75+ annual programs from the Student Programming Board).
3. Leadership Development Opportunities (includes special events/training, innovative partnerships, and over 300 active leadership positions).
4. Community Engagement (includes community service, campus-community partnership development, and an array of community based student organizations).
5. Fraternity and Sorority Life (include 4 Fraternities, 4 Sororities, GAMMA, Order of Omega, the Interfraternity Council, and the Panhellenic Council).
The Center for Student Leadership and Involvement offices are located on the third floor of the Fisher Student Center. They can be followed on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter by searching @bryantcsli.
Contact: Andrew Jacques – ajacques2@bryant.edu
The Office of Student Events and Orientation Programs (SEOP) works with students to facilitate their transition to campus by providing programs and services to support the co-curricular needs of students and to enhance the life of Bryant community members. Some signature programs include: New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, September (Transfer) Orientation, Family and Friends Weekend, January (Transfer) Orientation, Senior Week, and the CliftonStrengths for Students Initiative. SEOP staff work collaboratively with many various campus departments to help students strengthen their connection to the Bryant community by welcoming and acclimating students and by providing resources, support and information to enrich their college experience. The Office of Student Events and Orientation Programs is located on the 2nd floor of the Fisher Student Center in Suite 213.
The Office of Student Events and Orientation Programs is also responsible for producing all Bryant University ID Cards. In addition to being used for identification, the Bryant ID is used throughout the campus for entry to all campus spaces, including Salmanson dining hall, the library, the residence halls, academic buildings, and the fitness center. It is encoded with information regarding meal plan information and Bulldog Bucks balance. It will allow students to ride Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus line and Bryant Transit (BTA) local van service for free. All community members are expected to keep University IDs updated and available for use on campus.
Contact: Jessica Raffaele – jraffaele@bryant.edu
The Amica Center for Career Education, extension 6090, at Bryant University seeks to facilitate self-assessment and career exploration, develop avenues for experiential learning, aid in the transition from academia to the professional world, provide opportunities for employment and serve as a resource to employers and faculty. The Amica Center provides a comprehensive Career Development Program (career coaching, assessments, workshops), Recruiting Program (career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and more), and an Experiential Education Program, which includes the Academic Internship Program. Information is found at https://career.bryant.edu/
Whether students are preparing for graduate school or entering the workforce directly upon graduation, they will benefit from a partnership between the Amica Center and you. The Amica Center serves both graduate and undergraduate students for both colleges – and across all class levels. Here are some of the ways Amica Center can assist you:
Class presentations: Invite the Amica Center to your classroom to speak about a career topic of your choice that might even be related to your syllabus content. Topics might include: identifying a major, personal branding using social media, communication strategies for interview success, organizing your search, networking using LinkedIn, and more.
Employer and alumni contacts: Many employers are interested in expanding their presence and connecting with faculty. The Amica Center can assist in connecting with these employers and alumni for class presentations, projects or competitions.
Stay informed: The Amica Center distributes a faculty-oriented newsletter weekly via email. Find out which employers are recruiting Bryant students for jobs and internships. Keep in touch with the Amica Center’s latest programs, workshops and resources. Alternatively, join the Amica center’s Facebook page or follow them on Twitter for career and program updates.
Online resources: Take advantage of online resources for U.S.-based and international employers, career information, online interview preparation, and more.
Outcomes: Curious about where students go when they graduate? Refer to the graduation outcomes report or contact the Amica Center for information specific to your discipline.
Here are some of the ways you can assist the Amica Center:
Tell students: Refer students to the Amica Center’s services, programs and resources — described throughout the Amica Center’s website at https://career.bryant.edu/
Share your expertise: The Amica Center’s most successful programs are often presented in collaboration with faculty members and student associations. Past topics include: graduate school, federal employment, career presentations by field, social media and more.
Refer students to the Career Planning Course: The Amica Center offers an extended, multi-session workshop that helps students explore career plans, values, and interests – a perfect opportunity for students not sure of their major and/or career path.
Refer employer requests directly to the Amica Center: By serving as the centralized recruiting resource, the Amica Center ensures that Bryant maintains a solid recruiting and internship program for all Bryant students.
Familiarize yourself: Review the faculty guidelines and legal considerations published by the National Association of Colleges & Employers; know when and how to refer students to employers. The Amica Center is glad to assist!
Recommend employers specific to your discipline: If you have employer contacts, the Amica Center welcomes your leads and suggestions. Contact Pat Miernicki (x6539 or pmiernic@bryant.edu), Assistant Director of Employer Outreach and Development, to discuss or suggest employers who may benefit from recruiting Bryant students.
Bryant University offers undergraduates the opportunity to gain work experience to compliment academic study through internships and practica as credit-bearing experiences. Such opportunities recognize the value of experiential learning as an essential part of each student’s personal and professional career development, along with critical reflection to explore career options and prepare for the future.
The Academic Internship Program is facilitated by the Experiential Education Program, which is housed within the Amica Center for Career Education.
Approval and Registration Process Overview
The Academic Internship approval and registration processes are facilitated by the Amica Center. To initiate the process, students first meet with their Undergraduate Academic Advisors, who create the Academic Internship Enrollment form in Banner (if student is eligible). Students then meet with an Internship Coordinator in the Amica Center, who communicates with the student’s internship site and prepares the information required for approval by the academic Department Chair. Once the approval and registration steps have been completed, the Internship course is created by the Office of the Registrar and placed on the student’s schedule.
Questions regarding the step-by-step process should be directed to the Amica Center.
Student Eligibility (Internship):
Academic Department Approval
Internship Coordinators in the Amica Center reach out to the internship site to obtain a description of the internship responsibilities and other relevant details. All information is forwarded to the appropriate Academic Department Chair, who will approve or deny the internship as a 3-credit elective course within a concentration, minor or degree area of study. The Department Chair will also approve the student’s Academic Internship Enrollment form in Banner as the last step in the internship registration process.
Faculty Supervisors
Tuition and Timelines
Searching for Internships
SPECIAL ACADEMIC PRACTICA
The Washington D.C. Internship Practicum
Bryant University has partnered with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars in Washington D.C. to provide supervised internships in business, government agencies, for-profit or nonprofit sectors as well as in international organizations in DC. Internships are available in all degree programs, concentrations, and minor area of studies. This fee-based program also includes a course selected by the student, weekly leadership speaker’s series, and a community service project. Internship placement is guaranteed, and housing is provided to students who apply and are accepted into the program.
TWC Eligibility: Must complete a minimum of 75 credits; Minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.75
Information Systems/Data Science Practicum
The Information System and Analytics (ISA) academic department offers a six month, full-time paid internship program earning 9 credits (Summer-Fall or Spring-Summer time period). Second semester sophomores and juniors may apply after meeting with the ISA Department Chair and discussing eligibility with an academic advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Office.
Eligibility: Must complete a minimum of 45 credits; Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Non-Credit Internships
Students at any class level can apply for and engage in non-credit internships. Non-credit internships can be found on BCC, through networking, or other resources (e.g., other job boards). While the non-credit internship will not provide academic credit, the experience can be extremely valuable and can be listed on one’s résumé. Working with one’s Academic Advisor and the Amica Center for Career Education to ensure the quality and applicability of such an internship is always recommended.
For details or further information, please contact:
Denise Gormley, Senior Internship Coordinator, at x 6169 or dgormley@bryant.edu or Amy Steere, Internship Coordinator, at x 6355 or asteere@bryant.edu
The Office of Counseling Services provides Bryant students a place to address personal issues and concerns. The college years typically present a myriad of developmental challenges. While the result is usually one of growth, the experience can be stressful and overwhelming. Counseling allows an individual to gain some perspective and insight, and often leads to identifying goals that can increase success and satisfaction in life.
As a faculty member, you may engage in conversations with your students that make you aware of aspects of your student’s lives that may be concerning, or creating undue distress. Let your students know that at Bryant University, Counseling Services are free of charge, not connected to educational university records, and that the office adheres to federal and state regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy. As Faculty, you may also take advantage of the consultation services, should you have a student for whom you would like guidance. If you would like a counselor to visit your class for a brief dialogue about services or stress, please reach out.
The Office is located on the second floor of the Unistructure, near the post office, in the small hallway that houses Faculty Suite H. Counseling Services is open Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30 for in-person or telehealth counseling sessions. It is best to call ahead for an appointment at x6045, or email us at bcs@bryant.edu.
The University maintains a Health Services Center to which full time students may go for acute illness or injuries (not for primary care). Faculty and Staff may also be seen but for limited services. Health Services visits are by appointment. It is a Nurse Practitioner run clinic located in Barrington House (6220). The hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday.
Residential living is an integral part of a student’s development and provides an extension of and enhancement for the formal classroom experience. The Office of Residence Life is committed to providing not only a safe and comfortable living area for the students, but fostering an environment conducive to intellectual, social and personal growth through programming, providing support and counseling and promoting student responsibility, accountability and leadership experiences.
The Office performs the following functions:
Over 2,900 beds are available in the residence halls and townhouses (85+% of the student population). There are 17 residence halls and 107 townhouses for students. First year students live in Warren, Bristol, and Barrington Houses. Sophomores and juniors live in the Suite Village. The majority of seniors reside in the townhouses.
There are a total of seven (6) Area/Resident Directors who live on-campus and supervise the residence halls and townhouses. Each is a full-time, master’s level professional.
Please contact the office at x6140 or visit them in the ground level of Exeter House if you have a question or concern regarding one of your students.
Bryant University is a Division I member of the Northeast Conference (NEC). Men’s varsity teams competing in the NEC include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field.
Women’s varsity teams competing in the NEC include: basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. Men’s swimming and diving compete as Division I members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).
Bryant boasts some of the finest athletic facilities in New England with a great family friendly atmosphere where fans can watch the Bulldogs compete against the very best teams in Division I.
Faculty/Staff are admitted free of charge to all athletic events with a Bryant I.D. For more information on obtaining tickets, please contact the ticket office at www.bryantbulldogs.com/tickets or 401-319-TIXX (8499). Live broadcasts of most games are available online at www.NECFrontRow.com.
For more information on the various athletic facilities on campus, including the Conaty Indoor Athletic Center, Track & Turf Complex and tennis courts, please visit www.BryantBulldogs.com.
The Center for Program Innovation (CPI) is a catalyst for educational change. Its mission is to expand signature experiential learning opportunities and academic integration across disciplines, two fundamental elements of Bryant’s approach to education.
The center is directed by Michael Roberto, Trustee Professor of Management, who works with a steering committee of faculty, staff, and students. “We aim to create innovative and active, hands-on learning experiences for our students. In so doing, we will nurture and develop leaders who can make a difference in the world,” Roberto says.
Key Activities
The center also serves as a clearinghouse for information on program innovation taking place at other educational institutions, and hosts seminars and workshops to provide a forum for discussion on these issues.
The John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University provides comprehensive business development services to assist companies, organizations and individuals with their global business. Working in close collaboration with Bryant University professors and students, the State of Rhode Island, other trade associations and business professionals, the Chafee Center is a valuable, cost-effective resource to companies and individuals for any of their international and domestic trade issues. Linking the local, national and international business community with international trade professionals and the resources of a top notch university, the Chafee Center offers in-depth individualized research studies, corporate and individual training, one-on-one strategic consulting and global trade assistance programs to help companies successfully grow and manage their business.
Services include:
The Chafee Center is proud to have assisted companies of all sizes and industries, including some of Rhode Island’s largest corporations as well as start-up enterprises and foreign entities interested in entering the U.S. market. Through these programs, the Chafee Center annually assists over 300 companies with international business needs and provides training to over 600 individuals.
Bryant’s Executive Development Center offers professional and business certificates and courses that provide high-level management skills in critical business areas. We work with you or your company to select the best program to meet your educational needs. Courses and certificate programs are designed for emerging leaders, managers and those high potential, career aspiring individuals and growth focused companies. Courses are available online, via our e-learning management system, on campus or onsite for groups or choose a blended approach. Select your areas of interest or focus then decide how you want to learn.
We know how adults learn. Our courses are taught by subject matter experts with a focus on value-based knowledge retention and adult learning methods, using best practice models in a highly interactive environment. Blending a consultative and academic framework ensures that you will learn the what, why and how to apply what you have learned quickly.
Learn and earn a certificate or prepare for certification – your competitive advantage. The path to knowledge is yours to choose. We offer courses and certificates with formats that afford you the flexibility to choose how you want to learn.
Certificates and Courses are provided in:
*National Certifications: EDC programs are aligned with national and international certifying organizations. As an Authorized Registered Education Provider, our certificates satisfy the educational requirements for certification in these as well as other specialty areas of career focus. Designations in:
The Office of Conferences & Special Events at Bryant University provides meeting and event planning services to external businesses and organizations, coordinates several special events for the campus community.
The Office of Planning and Institutional Research (OPIR), reporting within the President’s Division, is responsible for collecting data and analyzing information relevant to Bryant, including information on selected higher education institutions, trends in higher education, and demographic, economic, and occupational forecasts. These efforts provide benchmark data, facilitate institutional planning, assist the work of other University divisions, and support further assessment efforts that advance the University’s mission. OPIR serves as Bryant’s official source of information for most government agencies and external publications, including rankings and guidebooks.
OPIR is responsible for providing information that is relevant, reliable, and timely. Office procedures adhere to FERPA guidelines and ensure the confidentiality of all members of the Bryant University community. OPIR has an approved annual collection and analysis plan that serves as the basis for the office’s recurring research areas.
Basic information about Bryant and selected OPIR reports are disseminated through a public community group in Office 365. Bryant community members with specific institutional data inquiries can submit requests through their Department or Divisional leadership. Community members with short-term data needs can send a message to opir@bryant.edu. For students and course instructors, OPIR can support student and course projects with institutional data as time and resources permit. OPIR can also assist institutional research efforts of other Divisions through collaboration on data collection and analysis.
Bryant’s University Advancement Division encompasses the offices of Development, Advancement Services, and Alumni and Parent Engagement. University Advancement coordinates all fundraising and constituent engagement marketing, communications, and programming to Bryant’s primary audiences including alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and charitable foundations.
The strength of the Bryant community is reflected by the commitment and generosity of our faculty and staff, whose time, talents, and contributions to the Campus Campaign help define the University’s programs and services.
University Advancement welcomes your participation and support.
The Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement is charged with developing and implementing compelling programs of engagement to foster lifelong relationships and enhance the value of a Bryant education, and has a number of initiatives to maintain a strong alumni network and encourage interaction among alumni, faculty, parents and current students.
The Office is responsible for the Parents Council, a group of 30-40 parents who have made Bryant a philanthropic priority through annual gifts of at least $2,500. The Council meets twice per year on campus to hear directly about academic and other programs that impact students. Members also volunteer as mentors for the IDEA program and other on campus competitions.
Each year, the Office hosts over 65 programs throughout the world, and several involve faculty as speakers or moderators for alumni panels. They also sponsor an annual webinar series, featuring alumni and faculty presenters. And they publish a monthly e-newsletter for alumni and a separate newsletter for parents.
The Alumni Engagement staff also provides a direct link between alumni and the university for classroom guest speakers and other alumni connections. Through the Alumni Speakers 2 Go program, they will provide small gifts for your alumni speakers as long as they know when they are coming and have an opportunity to say “hello.” Contact the Office for a link to the online form, or stop by and submit the names of your alumni guest speakers and the class they are visiting to pick up an appreciation gift. Alumni staff can also help identify potential speakers, take care of bios, and generally act as liaison with the alumnus/a.
Alumni Engagement maintains a secure web based database of all 50,000 alumni that is searchable by keyword, industry, class year, geography and name. In addition, they have an official Alumni Association Linked-In site and have a strong presence on Facebook and other social media. They also use a platform called AlumniFire, which students and faculty can access to view profiles of alumni and parents who have volunteered to mentor, create shadow opportunities, or provide informational interviews and jobs. (Bryant.Alumnifire.com) Each of these resources is available for faculty to use. Contact the office at x6040 or alumni@bryant.edu or contact staff directly: Robin Warde P’17, Executive Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement (rwarde@bryant.edu) Kathleen Brown, Director of Constituent Relations (kbrown@bryant.edu), Jessica Dang ’16, Program Officer (jdang@bryant.edu), Meg Cummins, Manager of Online Alumni Engagement (mcummins@bryant.edu), Jillian Walinski ’21, Coordinator.
The Development Office is charged with raising philanthropic support, including sponsorships, for Bryant’s strategic initiatives/priorities from a broad range of constituents including alumni, parents, foundations, and corporations. Faculty and Staff are active donors to the Campus Campaign for Students in which Faculty and Staff giving supports programs across the campus including; the Bryant Campus Scholarship Fund, 1769 Scholarship, the Student Book Fund, and Black & Gold athletics, among others. Gifts have been made in memory of past faculty and staff members, and/or can be directed to the academic or student focused program of your choice.
The Development Office requests that all faculty, staff, and student organizations that would like to seek external support from alumni, parents, corporations or foundations please contact the Development Office prior to making any solicitation.
To contact the Development Office staff please call x6250 or contact staff directly:
Ed Magro, Executive Director of Development at x6528 (emagro@bryant.edu)
Robin Richardson, Sr. Dir. Corporate & Foundation Relations at x6814 (rarich@bryant.edu)
Nora Marzocchi, Director, Bryant Fund at x6592 (nmarzocc@bryant.edu)
The Advancement Services department provides an information infrastructure and quality data services in support of the division of University Advancement. Partnering with the Development, Alumni and Parent Engagement and University Relations departments, Advancement Services provides professional resources and solutions to Advancement’s internal and external constituents, incorporating accountability, flexibility, and confidentiality while continuously improving systems and procedures.
Any requests for lists or reports containing information about Bryant alumni must first be approved by the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. All charitable gifts to Bryant University (whether for academic programs, facilities, athletics, student life, or other) MUST be directed to and recorded in the Advancement database by the department of Advancement Services, who will then issue a charitable receipt in accordance with IRS regulations.
Please contact the Development Office at 401-232-6250 for information on how to receive or solicit a gift for Bryant University.
The U.S.–China Institute at Bryant University forges academic, business, and cultural partnerships between Bryant University and higher learning institutions, business enterprises, and cultural organizations in China.
Established in March 2005, the U.S.-China Institute provides students and faculty with broad global resources and experiences and offers China-related services to businesses and communities. It is committed to building global connections that foster an environment that expands opportunities and contributes to broad global perspectives—both on campus and in the wider Bryant community.
The Institute’s major programs and resources include: China seminars, Sophomore International Experience (SIE) trip to China, exchange programs with Chinese universities, China-related business services for companies, celebration of major Chinese holidays, language classes for faculty/staff and professionals, K-12 Chinese language and culture summer camp, and Chinese Proficiency Test services.
The U.S.-China Institute also serves as a liaison between Bryant’s Smithfield campus and Bryant’s Zhuhai campus (which enrolls about 500 accounting students), implementing exchange programs such as Zhuhai SIE program in Smithfield, Bryant Summer Session for Zhuhai Students, Zhuhai 2+2 and 3+2 student transfers to Smithfield, and recruiting Zhuhai students to Bryant’s graduate programs.
Contact: John Forrest at jforrest1@bryant.edu.
For more information and resources, visit: http://china.bryant.edu
The OISS serves as a resource for international students and visiting scholars by advocating for them and providing essential services that will support their educational and professional pursuits. We assist students and scholars from over 60 countries to maintain their legal status in the United States and we are responsible for keeping the University in compliance with the federal regulations pertaining to J and F visas. By promoting cross-cultural and educational exchange through programming such as Global Community Hour Series and International Education Week, OISS is committed to enhancing intercultural and global learning within the Bryant community.
Contact: Kaoru Paganelli at kpaganel@bryant.edu