BRYANT UNIVERSITY

'Bryant University' is a 4-year private university located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Until August of 2004, it was known as Bryant College^[1]. Bryant University was originally located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, but moved to its current Campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island when the founder of Tupperware, Earl Silas Tupper, a Bryant University alumni, donated the current 420 acres of land to be the new campus.^[2] The school's current campus is referred to as the Tupper Campus. Bryant University, which comprises the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business^[3], is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).^[4]

The College of Business at Bryant University is accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Bryant is one of only 10% of colleges and universities in the world to have achieved this accreditation.^[4]

Contents

History

Admissions & Student Demographics

Admissions

Student Demographics

Reputation and Rankings

Tuition

Campus Life

Academics

Schools and Programs

Presidents

Athletics

Student Life

Student Activities & Organizations

Major Organizations

Academic Clubs

Community Service Organizations

Media Organizations

Performing Arts Clubs

Special Interest Organizations

Notable Alumni & Faculty

References

External links

History

Bryant University was founded in 1863 as a branch of Bryant and Stratton.^[2] In 1916, the college was sold and merged with Rhode Island Commercial School.^[2] Bryant became non-profit in 1949 and offered its first master's program in 1969.^[2] The school moved to its present location in Smithfield, RI in 1971.
Bryant continued to be a generally successful institution throughout the 1970's and 80's, but began to face serious problems in the 1990's. Applications and interest in the college were way down and enrollement had dropped below 2,000 students. Five of the school's sixteen dormitories sat completely empty. Although the campus was clean and well-maintained, Bryant's facilties were old, haggard and in dire need of upgrading. Bryant continued to lose money throughout the early 90's and was on the verge of closing until Ronald K. Machtley, a former Navy captain and U.S. Representative was hired as the new president in 1996. When Machtley arrived he immediately began working with faculty, students and the Board of Trutees to ensure the future of Bryant. He announed an ambitious capital campain and building project to build new facilities and upgrade old ones. In the past six years, Bryant has built a new library, new athletic center, new communications and IT complex, new residence hall, upgraded all athletic fields and completely renovated the main classroom building and the student union. The school also changed its name to Bryant University in 2004. Interest in Bryant is now higher than ever and the school has become increasingly selective of incoming students.
'''Historical Fact''': The old Emin Homestead occupied much of the land that makes up the present day Smithfield campus. The land was purchased and farmed for 3 generations between the late 1800s and the mid 1900s. Today, many descendents of the original Emin settlers still live near the Bryant campus. The school also claims a handful of family members as alumni and offers a scholarship for accounting students as a tribute to the Emin family. Historical pictures of the Emin Homestead can still be found in the Alumni house.

Admissions & Student Demographics

Admissions

★ Acceptance Rate = 44%

★ Average SAT = 1790

★ Average ACT = 24

★ Average High School GPA = 3.42 (4.0 scale)

Student Demographics

★ Men: 2,669

★ Women: 1,607

★ Male/female ratio: 1.7:1

★ Black: 4%

★ Hispanic: 4%

★ Asian: 3%

★ Native American: Less than 1%

★ White: 83%

★ International: 5%

★ In-State Students: 9%

★ Out-of-State Students: 91%

★ Age twenty-one or younger: 86%

★ Students residing on campus: 85%

★ Retention rate: 88%

★ Freshmen who graduate within four years: 64%
♦reference for statistics ^[9]

Reputation and Rankings

Bryant's average student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. Most classes have no more than 25 or 30 students. Bryant has also earned an ever improving reputation in recent years, and has been lauded for its academic programs and career placement.

★ 17th best Master's University in the North as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

★ "#9 Best Career Placement/Career Services" as ranked by The Princeton Review.

★ "Most Connected Campus" in the United States as ranked by The Princeton Review.

★ The Princeton Review's Top 361 Colleges.

★ 57th best undergraduate business program, among thousands, as ranked by BusinessWeek.

★ "#1 Safest Campus in the United States" as ranked by Seventeen magazine.

★ "Best Buy" as ranked in Barron's Best Buys in College Education.

★ #1 best National Co-op Placements as ranked by Fidelity Investments.

★ 98.5% of the class of 2006 was either employed or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

Tuition

For the 2007-2008 academic year, Bryant's tuition is $27,639 and room & board is $10,714^[10] with total tuition being approximately $38,353 for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Campus Life

85 percent of students reside on campus, with living options ranging from traditional doubles to suites to townhouse apartments. The University has five fraternities and three sororities, and approximately eleven percent of students belong to these organizations, and a total of 76 percent of students are involved in Student Extracurricular Activities.

Academics

Bryant University is divided into two colleges: the College of Business, and the College of Arts and Sciences with most students enrolled in a business discipline. In addition to the undergraduate program, Bryant also awards MBA degrees and Masters degrees in Taxation and Professional Accountancy.
The current dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is David Lux and the current dean of the College of Business is Jack Trifts. Below is a list of all the majors Bryant offers.

Schools and Programs

★ '''College of Liberal Arts and Sciences'''

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★ Communication

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★ Economics

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★ Applied Economics

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★ English

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★ Global Studies

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★ History

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★ Literary & Cultural Studies

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★ Actuarial Mathematics

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★ Politics & Law

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★ Applied Psychology

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★ Sociology

★ '''College of Business'''

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★ Accounting

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★ Accounting Information Systems

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★ Computer Information Systems

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★ Finance

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★ Financial Services

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★ Management

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★ Marketing

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★ Information Technology

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★ International Business

★ '''College of Graduate Studies'''

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★ MBA - Masters of Business Administration

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★ MST - Masters of Science in Taxation

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★ MPAc - Masters of Professional Accountancy

★ '''Honors Program'''

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★ All Majors

Presidents

Honorable Ronald K. Machtley is the seventh president of Bryant University. The president is the chief executive officer of the College and is responsible for the success of the College's mission in providing superior academic programs and research.^[11]

President	Years in Office
Theodore Stowell	1863-1916
Henry L. Jacobs	1916-1961
E. Gardner Jacobs	1961-1970
Harry F. Evarts	1970-1976
William T. O'Hara	1976-1989
William E. Trueheart	1989-1996
Honorable Ronald K. Machtley	1996-Present

Athletics

Main articles: Bryant Bulldogs



Bryant has 22 intercollegiate varsity athletics. Athletic squads are called the Bulldogs. In addition, students can compete in various club sports and on intramural teams throughout the academic year.


The school's basketball team, the Bulldogs, have been one of the best in the country over the past five year and reached the NCAA Division II Championship Game in 2005, and have not only made the NCAA tournament, but made it to at least the Sweet Sixteen the past four years. The baseball team reached the College World Series in 2004, and has hosted the College World Series regionals.




The Football team for the first time in school history reached the NCAA Tournament, Losing in the Regionals 31-29 to West Chester University.




Athletics have been very successful over the past four years. Bryant Athletics has also won the Northeast-10 Conference Bryant Athletics have won the President's Cup in 2004, 2005, and 2007. Bryant only lost the Presiden't Cup by 1 point in 2006 to Stonehill College.


A common phrase at Bryant Athletics is '"Pack the Pound"'. Bryant University's 22 varsity athletics are broken down into 11 athletic sports for men, and 11 for women. The Men's teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, indoor & outdoor track & field, tennis, soccer, and swimming & diving. The Women's teams consist of basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, indoor & outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, and volleyball.^[12]




Bryant also offers sports at the club level. They offer 20 club level sports teams, and just like varsity athletics they broken down even 10 for men, and 10 for women. The men's club sports are: bowling, hockey, karate, racquetball, crew, rugby, skiing & snowboarding, ultimate frisbee, wrestling, and volleyball. The women's club sports include bowling, cheerleading, gymnastics, hockey, karate, ice skating, racquetball, rugby, skiing & snowboarding, and dance.^[12]





★ '''Move to Division I'''
Bryant has just recently filed for an exploratory commission to look at the option of moving to NCAA Division I^[14]. Athletics Director Bill Smith stated in mid-2007 that the university is very serious about the move. The three conferences that Bryant has stated they currently looking at are the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Northeast Conference, and Patriot League. Bryant hopes to make the move by the 2008-2009 year, which would make them eligible for championship play by 2012. According to one source, Bryant has being looking at the option of entering the America East Conference ^[15]. There has also been speculation that with the University of New Haven also having an exploratory year that both schools would like to join a conference together.

Student Life

Student Activities & Organizations

Major Organizations

★ Commuter Connection

★ Greek Life

★ International Student Organization

★ Multicultural Student Union

★ Student Alumni Association

★ Student Programming Board

★ Student Senate

Academic Clubs

★ Accounting Association

★ Actuarial Association

★ Association for Computing Machinery

★ Bryant Marketing Association

★ Bryant Psychology Association

★ Communication Society

★ DECA

★ Delta Sigma Pi

★ English & Culturial Studies Association

★ Finance Association

★ Institute for Management Accounting

★ Legal Studies Society

★ Society for Advancement of Management

★ Society for Human Resource Management

★ Sociological Thinkers of Bryant

★ Students in Free Enterprise Association

Community Service Organizations

★ Big Brothers of Bryant

★ Big Sisters of Bryant

★ Bryant Builds

★ Bryant Helps

Media Organizations

★ Archway (Newspaper)

★ Ledger (Yearbook)

★ TV/Media Production Club

★ WJMF 88.7 Radio Station

Performing Arts Clubs

★ Bryant Jazz Ensemble

★ Bryant Players

★ Bryant Singers

★ The Bottom Line (A cappella group)

Special Interest Organizations

★ Alliance for Woman's Awareness

★ Amnesty International

★ Arts & Culture Club

★ Bacchus/Peer Education

★ Bryant Active Minds

★ Bryant Ambassadors

★ Bryant Christian Fellowship

★ Bryant Outdoor Adventure Club

★ Bryant Pride

★ Bryant University Democrats

★ Bryant University Republicans

★ Hellenic Association

★ Hillel

★ Italian-American Association

★ The Podium

Notable Alumni & Faculty

★ ''See:'' The Bulldog Family

Bryant University known as a premier business school, has many alumni who are currently at the top of their fields. Many of whom succeed in the business field. Bryant University has over 39,000 active and donating alumni, all of whom make a large contribution to the success of Bryant University.





★ ''See:'' Bryant Faculty
Bryant also has over 200 full time faculty with 98% holding the highest degree awardable in their field. While Bryant University is not a research institute, it does give significant contributions to its respective fields. With innovative perspectives and numerous publications, they have made many contributions to all fields of study at Bryant. Bryant has recently began a process in which it will collaborate the professors to work together in their research to expand the universities perspectives and better the community ^[16]

References

1. http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/About%20Bryant/Historical%20Highlights
2. http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
3. http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/Academics/Undergraduate%20Programs/
4. http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/About%20Bryant/Quick%20Facts
5. http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/About%20Bryant/Quick%20Facts
6. http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
7. http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
8. http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
9. Collegeboard School Profile
10. http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3747&profileId=2
11. http://web.bryant.edu/~library/Presidents.html
12. http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3747&profileId=4
13. http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3747&profileId=4
14. http://www.projo.com/northwest/bryant/sp_col_bryant08_06-08-07_HE5UIM6.330fe3d.html
15. Citizen Local athletes profile
16. Bryant University Publication
"Bryant Faculty News"

External links

★ Bryant University Website

★ Bryant University Bulldogs Athletics