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ACE also provides support to students in order to help them STUDENT SERVICES develop college level academic skills and become more successful learners. Academic Skills Specialists meet with students individually Academic Advising and present workshops. Students can receive guidance and skill-building in the following areas: reading, note taking, time management, test The Undergraduate Advising Office provides comprehensive academic preparation, test taking, learning styles, organization, and general learning advising services including offering program planning and policy assistance. information for all undergraduate students. At the start of the first year, all undergraduate students are assigned a professional academic advisor. ACE and The Writing Center also offer a variety of workshops to all students throughout the semester. These workshops address academic Through participation in academic advising, students will: and writing skills development. • Develop the ability to make effective decisions concerning their For more information, visit The Centers for Student Success or call (401) degree and career goals. 232-6746 • Create an educational plan for successfully achieving their goals and selecting courses each term to progress toward the completion of ACADEMIC SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS their undergraduate degree. AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of higher education. The Academic Center for Excellence and the Writing Center offer • Utilize the resources and services on campus to assist them in individualized study support for international students and English achieving their academic, personal, and career goals. language learners to help them achieve their academic potential as • Understand, interpret and effectively utilize a degree audit in their Bryant students. Services include: assistance with adjusting to academic educational planning. life at Bryant and in the United States; taking advantage of ACE and • Graduate in a timely manner based on their educational plan. Writing Center academic support resources; navigating the range of support services available to international students on campus; Academic advising is a collaborative educational process whereby developing study skills for college success; improving written and oral students and their advisors are partners to ensure that students meet English language skills; and setting goals for academic improvement. essential learning outcomes, achieve academic success, and outline the steps for meeting personal, academic, and career goals. An effective ACADEMIC SERVICES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES advisor/student partnership requires participation and involvement The Academic Center for Excellence, in partnership with Undergraduate from both the advisor and the student. This relationship is built over the Advising and the Department of Athletics, provides tailored assistance for student’s entire educational experience at the University. the unique needs of student-athletes. Students in our Division I athletic programs have challenging schedules and often need additional help Centers for Student Success finding a balance between the demands of athletics and academics. The Centers for Student Success are dedicated to helping all Bryant ACE provides these students with support in general study skills, time University students achieve academic success. The goal is to help management and overall organization. Student-athlete study hall students become self-reliant, independent, confident learners so that they requirements can be fulfilled using any of ACE’s services, including may successfully meet the demands of their chosen academic curricula. tutoring, the Writing Center, learning specialist appointments, attendance This is achieved through an internationally accredited peer tutoring at workshops, and time spent in the student-athlete quiet study hall as program and study skills instruction. Professional staff members, well as the student-athlete goal-based study hall. In goal-based study hall, peer tutors, and faculty work together to foster a supportive learning student-athletes can work with student-athlete peer tutors and writing environment. consultants to establish goals for their studies, to get academic support in achieving these goals, and to assess and improve their study habits. Academic Center for Excellence ACCESS SERVICES The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) offers tutoring for all currently enrolled students at Bryant and is certified by the College Reading and Bryant University upholds the mandates of Section 504 of the Learning Association (CRLA). ACE provides a comfortable location where Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of tutors assist students by reinforcing concepts in their academic subjects, 1990 (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Students with while strengthening college level study strategies. The tutor-student neurodevelopmental disabilities/disorders may request academic relationship is a collaborative one, where both individuals have defined accommodations through the Assistant Director of ACE, Access Services. roles and responsibilities. Tutoring at ACE is offered through individual Students must submit documentation from a qualified professional (i.e. appointments with Peer Tutors and Math Specialists and in Learning results of diagnostic testing, diagnosis from a medical provider) that Labs. describes the nature of the disability and its impact on learning in the university environment. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis Students may choose to work with a tutor/specialist for any of the and will include an intake interview to augment documentation. Please following reasons: call (401)232-6746 to request an appointment.

• Assistance with understanding course concepts Writing Center • Questions about homework Effective written communication is essential throughout an individual’s • Test or quiz preparation education and career. With this in mind, the Writing Center’s purpose is • Review of course material to support students’ development as writers by helping them develop their writing strengths and overcome their writing challenges. The staff views writing as a process and is prepared to assist students at all 2 Student Services

stages of that process. The Writing Center’s peer writing consultants and men and women, providing competitive recreation throughout the school professional writing specialists help students with writing assignments year for all students who wish to participate. These programs include for all courses, offering assistance in both personalized and workshop badminton, , dodgeball, flag football, indoor/outdoor soccer, settings. They work collaboratively with students, providing advice and , , and many more. comments to help address students’ writing concerns. Club sports include cheerleading, dance, men's ice hockey, karate, men's For more information, visit The Centers for Student Success or call (401) and women's , racquetball, women's rowing, men’s and women's 232-6746. rugby, soccer, squash, , Ultimate Frisbee, and men's volleyball. Amica Center For Career Education Campus Ministry The Amica Center for Career Education offers a full range of career The chaplains in Campus Ministry address the spiritual needs of Bryant development and planning services for all students, including: students and staff. Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant chaplains are available to serve as sources of support, guidance, and spiritual • Individual career coaching on all topics pertaining to choosing a development for all members of the University community. major, finding an internship, applying to graduate school, or securing a full-time opportunity. The Catholic Student Association meets Sundays before Mass. Hillel • Career planning courses to assist you with choosing a major and/or is Bryant's Jewish-student organization. The Awakening Crew is the career path. Protestant student club.

• Shadow Program, matching you with an alumna/alumnus for a day in Worship services are as follows: Catholic Mass is celebrated at 7 p.m. on the workplace. Sunday and at noon on Wednesday. Islamic Services are held on Friday. • Alumni-student networking events in Boston, Hartford, New York City, Jewish Shabbat services are offered on Friday. Protestant services are Providence, Washington, D.C., and more. held on Wednesday evenings. • Campus recruiting program including the Bryant Career Connection (BCC) - the student job board for both internships and full-time PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion opportunities. Through outreach, empowerment, advocacy, and education, the PwC • Two annual Career Fairs with more than 150 employers attending. Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) works to promote an inclusive • Specialized programs, company site visits, and alumni connections. campus environment in which the voices and experiences of diverse individuals are valued and embodied. Our focus on the intersectionality We encourage students to visit the Amica Career Center as early as the of identities highlights the multidimensional and complex values that first year to get started with: each of us bring to Bryant and emphasizes the imperative for being • Utilizing career assessment tools culturally competent. We view diversity and inclusion as relevant to all members of the Bryant community and define diversity in its broadest • Writing a college résumé sense to include, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, color, religious identity, • Creating a LinkedIn profile spiritual beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, • Finding an internship or job physical/mental ability, national origin, socioeconomic status, and age. • Learning how to leverage campus life to benefit your career plans The PwC CDI is comprised of the Gertrude Hocherg Women's Center, the Intercultural Center, and the Pride Center. The PwC CDI staff partners Stop by our office, visit career.bryant.edu, call (401) 232-6090, or email with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, which [email protected] to learn more about resources and services provided. reports to the Vice President for International Affairs, to provide support and services to international students. The opportunity to use the Amica Center for Career Education continues after graduation. Career coaching and other services are available to alumni who are changing careers and are in need of assistance, up to five Computers for Students - Mobile years post-graduation. The Job Source, a listing of full-time jobs requiring Computing Device Program post-degree experience, is published weekly, for interested alumni. Email Incoming full-time students will receive, as part of their tuition, a state-of- [email protected] to be added to the mailing list. the-art mobile computing device for use on and off campus, which will be Alumni are also invited to attend the many workshops, programs, and theirs to keep upon graduation. events offered by the Amica Center for Career Education. The Student Helpdesk (a.k.a. Laptop Central), is located in the Bello Athletics and Recreation (on campus) Center, in an area behind the Reference Desk (enter hallway to left of Reference Desk). Laptop Central is the main point of contact for all Bryant University is a Division I member of the students when they have issues or questions regarding their mobile (NEC). Men’s varsity teams competing in the NEC include: , device, use of University websites, network, or any other technology basketball, cross country, football, , lacrosse, soccer, and needs. As an officially certified repair center, it can provide same-day diving, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. service for repairs since most replacement parts are housed on-site. Women’s varsity teams competing in the NEC include: basketball, cross Hours of operation: M-Th, 10 am to 7 pm, Fri, 10 am to 4:30 pm, and country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, Sun, 12 to 6 pm. tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. Technicians in Laptop Central also provide tier 1 support for the Recreation and physical fitness are important components of the Bryant Residence Hall wireless network. experience. The University offers a variety of intramural programs for Student Services 3

Wireless connectivity is available throughout the entire campus. John Denio, M.S. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Counseling Services (401) 232-6046 [email protected] Counseling provided by Bryant’s Office of Counseling Services is short- term and focuses on the continuum of developmental adjustment of *Individuals with permanent or temporary physical disabilities who wish the college years and mental health concerns. Counseling Service's to obtain handicapped parking passes should contact the Department of mission is to support students' mental health and well-being by providing Public Safety at (401) 232-6001. confidential counseling services, programming, and outreach. We are committed to providing holistic, compassionate, inclusive, and culturally Mental Health or Psychiatric Disabilities competent services for students. Our services include assisting students with academic accommodations for mental health issues, referrals, and Noelle Harris, Ph.D., LMHC consultation. Students needing a higher level of care, or specialized Assistant Dean and Director of Counseling, Religious, and Spiritual Life treatment may be referred to off-campus mental health professionals or (401) 232-6045 programs. [email protected] Cultural and Recreational Activities Neurodevelopmental Disorders Marie Saddlemire, Ph.D. (nearby) Assistant Director for the Academic Center for Excellence, Access Bryant University is ideally situated so that students can benefit from the Services intellectual, cultural, and social opportunities of New England. (401) 232-6746 [email protected] Just 12 miles from the campus, Providence is one of the largest cities in New England. For over two centuries it has been a social, intellectual, and artistic center of and New England. , Employment for Students Rhode Island School of Design, and are located in The Office of Financial Aid provides students and their families Providence. counseling regarding financial assistance to meet college expenses. This office also administers the University’s scholarship, grant, and loan Bryant University students have many opportunities for cultural and programs. Refer to the financial aid section for information. artistic experiences. The Rhode Island School of Design Museum and several other galleries offer collections of art treasures. The Rhode Island Student employment opportunities assist students seeking part-time Philharmonic Orchestra, the Rhode Island Festival Ballet, and Trinity employment to defray the incidental costs of attending college. Student Repertory Company present programs of outstanding artistic merit. The working on campus earn approximately $1,600 annually, on average. nationally acclaimed Providence Performing Arts Center presents a wide Full-time undergraduate students with work-study awards who show assortment of Broadway shows, and Providence’s civic and convention financial need are given hiring priority for on-campus employment. centers host attractions ranging from college basketball and professional Students are paid an hourly wage (not less than the current mandatory hockey to rock concerts and festivals. minimum) that reflects the skills and experience required to do the job. Students who attend summer sessions can take advantage of Rhode The library, athletic department, faculty and administrative offices are Island’s many famous summer resorts. The University is less than an among the departments hiring work-study students. These employment hour’s drive to Narragansett Pier and Watch Hill, with their miles of sandy experiences can serve as valuable experience in the career planning beaches. Newport, noted for its music festivals, scenic ocean drives, and process. elegant mansions, is only 40 miles away. Boston, less than an hour away, is the home of internationally famous universities, high tech industries The Office of Financial Aid also helps full-time undergraduate students along Route 95/128, and exceptional cultural and recreational attractions to secure part-time employment off campus by locating and developing from the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins to the Boston Symphony job opportunities for work-study eligible students. A limited number of Orchestra and Museum of Fine Arts. positions in nonprofit agencies are available to students who qualify for Federal Work-Study funding. Working hours are organized around each Disability Services student’s daily academic schedule. The office also provides listings of Bryant University upholds the mandates of Section 504 of the summer employment. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Qualified staff members Health Insurance deliver services to students with disabilities through three offices: Health Bryant University requires that all full-time students provide Services, Counseling Services, and Access Services. Please identify the documentation of health insurance by providing a copy of their insurance office that will best serve you based on the nature of your disability and card through the Medicat portal. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the professional staff person listed below. If you are unsure of contact their insurance plan prior to coming on to campus to ensure where to begin, feel free to contact Access Services for a consult. If you adequate coverage. This is especially important for those with insurance are seeking disability-related support from more than one office, please plans outside of Rhode Island. Student Accident and Sickness Insurance choose one contact person, who will then collaborate with personnel in is available for full-time students to purchase. the other office(s). Federal regulations give the University the right to require international Medical/Physical Disabilities students to purchase health insurance. An insurance fee will be included 4 Student Services

in the tuition bill of international students unless the student fills out a The primary programs of the ICC are 4MILE@Bryant (Multicultural and waiver form and provides proof of their own comparable insurance. International Leadership Experience), cultural history/heritage month celebrations, weekly diversity chat and book groups, International Health Services Education Week, and the annual ICC Senior Awards presented at the PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion Awards Banquet. Health Services is a nurse practitioner run program that adheres to federal and state law and endorses the guidelines of the American College Health Association, the Rhode Island Department of Health and International Dimension the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to the International Business degree, academic departments offer student programming on international topics. There are also Clinical components of Health Services include treatment of illnesses undergraduate study abroad and international internship opportunities. and injuries, women’s and men's health care, laboratory services, Out of the classroom, a variety of forums and programs focusing on immunizations, support services for students with physical disabilities, international themes are regular parts of the international experience and referrals as appropriate. All health care and medical records are at Bryant University. Students and faculty at Bryant University are considered confidential, and family members are notified only in the event geographically diverse. Representing more than 50 countries, they bring of a life-threatening accident or illness. the benefits of a wide range of backgrounds to Smithfield. In the event of an emergency or when Health Services is closed, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are available through the Pride Center Department of Public Safety at 401-232-6001. The Pride Center, a part of the PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion, is located on the second floor of the Fisher Student Center and is open Health Services is staffed by a part-time Physician, full-time Certified to students, faculty, and staff of all identities. The Pride Center works Nurse Practitioners, a Registered Dietician, and a Health Promotion to create a supportive environment enhancing the lives of the LGBTQ Coordinator. Clinical components of the Health Services program include + community at Bryant. Through co-curricular programming, students the treatment of illnesses and injuries, women and men’s health care, are offered opportunities to explore issues relating to gender and laboratory services, immunizations, support services for students with sexuality. Some of the Pride Center's hallmark programs include National physical disabilities and referrals as appropriate. Coming Out Week, Trans Day of Visibility, Trans Day of Remembrance, Friendsgiving, the Coming Out Monologues, and Out Beyond Bryant. Visits and medical records are confidential and are maintained separately Additionally, the Pride Center offers training programs including Safe from academic records.Health Services does not provide written excuses Zone and Trans 101: Moving Beyond the Binary to nurture a more open, for missed classes, exams, or work, due to illnesses, nor do they provide affirming, and safe university community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their documentation of visits to Health Services. allies. Finally, the Pride Center offers a variety of resources to the Bryant and local communities. Stop by for information about hotlines, programs, Required Health Forms for Incoming organizations, as well as literature or films related to gender and sexuality Students issues. In compliance with Department of Health regulations, all new, full-time students are required to provide an up to date physical and immunization Security - Public Safety record as well as additional incoming health information. These forms Bryant’s campus is a secure place to live. Public Safety officers are on can be accessed on the Medicat patient portal at my.bryant.edu. duty 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. Residence hall exterior doors are locked 24 hours per day, accessible only to students. Individual key locks All students must be in compliance with the Health Services required are on the door of each room. Visitors are checked in on weeknights and forms and immunizations, or course registration cannot be completed. throughout the weekend. Intercultural Center Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women’s Center The Intercultural Center (ICC) is the center for education on international The Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women's Center, part of the PwC Center and multi-ethnic issues at Bryant. The mission of the Intercultural Center for Diversity and Inclusion, supports the mission of Bryant University by has evolved and broadened since its creation in 1977 when it served the providing resources, programs, and support to individuals of all genders, needs of a small, primarily black student population. The ICC currently with a focus on supporting the women-identified students on campus. supports international students from more than 50 countries and Initiatives such as Women's HerStory Month, the Vagina Monologues, and domestic students of color from all over the U.S. by serving as advocates programs exploring violence prevention, leadership, safer sex, and body for them in their academic and co-curricular pursuits. positivity offer the campus community the opportunity to enhance their understanding of gender-related issues both on campus and beyond. Our The professional educators at the Center collaborate with faculty and Center collaborates with faculty and student organizations to strengthen administrative departments on various diversity and inclusion initiatives co-curricular education and foster Bryant’s student-centered learning and offer guidance and support to students. The Department creates environment. programs and events for the entire campus to enhance appreciation for and awareness of cultural diversity within the Bryant community. Staff The Hochberg Women’s Center also offers Violence Prevention and members serve as the advisors to the Multicultural Student Union and Advocacy Services. Our Advocacy Helpline, which provides guidance, the International Student Organization. The ICC is also responsible for support, and empowerment to survivors of violence, is operated by compliance with immigration regulations for undergraduate and graduate trained faculty and staff First Responders and is available 24/7 during the F-1 visa students. academic year. The Women’s Center is also home to the University’s on- campus Advocates, who are prepared to provide private support, Student Services 5

guidance, referrals, and both on- and off-campus resources to Bryant community members impacted by violence. Additional training and workshop topics include women’s awareness and empowerment, healthy relationships, and violence prevention.

The Hochberg Women’s Center boasts a library of films, videos, and books about women's and gender issues, is a source of referrals to health and social agencies, and offers free safer sex materials, pregnancy tests, and Plan B for Bryant community members.