Campus Highlights 1 located in the Bello Center is Laptop Central, which serves as the Student CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS IT Help Desk and laptop repair center. Bryant’s 428-acre campus in suburban Smithfield, Rhode Island, The latest addition to the George E. Bello Center is the new Data represents an inspired combination of contemporary architecture and the Visualization Lab, equipped with a large video wall consisting of six 85- traditional beauty of the New England landscape. inch displays, six high-performance virtual reality HP computers with 37-inch ultra-wide HP displays, two portable virtual reality backpack The Unistructure computers, mixed reality headsets, and 360-degree cameras. The modern and functional Unistructure houses most administrative and Models Of Active Learning academic functions under one roof. A focal point of the Unistructure is the two-story Plexiglas-domed Koffler Rotunda, the central gathering Bryant continually upgrades its classroom facilities to ensure a unique place for the Bryant community. The Unistructure is home to the Janikies learning environment designed to foster collaboration among students Theater. Student dining facilities also are located here. and educators. Bryant’s Ideation Lab in the Unistructure, modeled after similar workspaces in Google’s headquarters, is a unique learning The Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation environment designed with walls of glass and whiteboard where students Center can write on every square inch of space. Inside the George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology Opened in fall 2016, the Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center is a classroom that promotes innovation and applied learning, and is a landmark two-story 48,000-square-foot building that provides affords faculty the opportunity to seamlessly integrate technology into flexible spaces that open doors to innovative methods of teaching their lessons. At its heart, Bello 102 is a video conference room with and experiential learning. Bright and spacious classrooms and the collaborative workstations, each with a 40-inch monitor to facilitate group 4,000-square-foot Janikies Family Innovation Forum equipped with work. Instead of tables and chairs, Bello 102 features modular pods with state-of-the-art technology, 23 breakout rooms, and a full service cafe wheels, encouraging student teams to learn from one another. provide a setting for group study, self-directed learning, team work, active learning, and inter-connectivity with global resources. The These classrooms are flexible and utilized across multiple disciplines Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center has galvanized Bryant's and support a team-based, active learning environment. The classrooms commitment to academic excellence. It inspires design thinking and empower the use of technology as a supplement to deliver and engage creative problem solving in tiered classrooms that encourage debate and with students. build critical thinking and communication skills and in flat classrooms that support flexible teaching styles and encourage collaboration. Prospective students and their families begin campus tours at the The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center's Welcome Center and The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library, located within the George E. admission presentation room. Bello Center for Information and Technology, is a dynamic learning environment merging traditional library services with extraordinary The George E. Bello Center for Information technologies. Wired and wireless Internet connectivity is abundantly available throughout the building. Display technologies inform students and Technology on local and world events. Seventy computer workstations provide The George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology is a access to over 50 computer software packages in addition to an centerpiece of Bryant University’s campus. The Walter and Heidi Stepan impressive array of electronic information resources. Ten Bloomberg Grand Hall, which serves as a space for exhibitions, receptions, and Terminals providing real time financial data and analysis are available lectures, has The Linda and Jerry Cerce Media Wall with nine video for booking through the library’s reservation system. Laptops, iPads, and monitors. A rotunda provides balconied meeting and study spaces. The supplies are also available for limited loan periods. A variety of spacious, 72,000-square-foot facility features the C.V. Starr Financial Markets comfortable study areas including study rooms for group projects further Center, simulating real-life trading scenarios and real-world trading enhance the learning experience. conditions that provide students with cutting-edge, hands-on training. The library houses more than 150,000 physical items, and electronic Students, faculty, and staff have access to high-speed computers to journal subscriptions totaling more than 30,000 titles are available via support teaching, research, and business planning. the library’s web portal. The library has access to more than 350,000 Students may opt to use their Bryant-issued laptops, or they may borrow electronic books. Students can access electronic subscriptions and one on site. In addition, there are reference and multi-function classrooms electronic reserve readings from anywhere on campus. Off campus that can each accommodate up to 40 people with laptops, and 13 team access to most of these resources is also available through a Bryant study rooms, each with a large display, wireless projection, laptop power, University account. Electronic resources include databases such as and network access available for small group meetings. There is also an ProQuest, EBSCO, Mergent Online, ARTstor, S&P Capital IQ, Value Line Incubator Lab equipped with 3-D printers, two 65-inch touch displays for Research Center, and over 170,000 e-books. Students using Google collaborative work, and state-of-the-art high-speed wireless connectivity. Scholar can connect to the library's knowledge base through the library's Students can roam in or outside the building with their wireless laptops link resolver service. and maintain a connection to the Internet. For quiet study, there is a Professional research and instruction librarians are on duty more than 80 traditional reading room. Students also have access to presentation hours per week and offer personal assistance and/or group instruction technologies, scanning, and digitization equipment. The Bulldog Bytes on traditional and electronic resources. These librarians are also available Café provides refreshments and computer access in a social setting. Also electronically using chat room technologies, text messaging, or simply via email or phone. The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library is a member 2 Campus Highlights of OCLC, a global resource sharing consortium, and is also affiliated • Printers are available in the following locations: with local library cooperatives such as the Consortium of Rhode Island • Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center, Fisher Student Academic and Research Libraries (CRIARL). Through these library Center, Krupp Library in the Bello Center, and on both the first and networks, students are able to secure additional information needed for second floors of the M-wing in the Unistructure. their research projects. • A $40 printing allowance is granted each year. After that, a charge of 5-cents per black-and-white page and 25-cents per color page is The Ronald K. and Kati C. Machtley applied directly to the student's allowance. If a student exceeds that Interfaith Center allowance, the charges are applied directly to their Banner account. Although Bryant is not religiously affiliated, we recognize the need to The Michael E. '67 and Karen L. Fisher provide a special place for people of all faith perspectives to come together to express their spirituality and learn from one another. Designed Student Center to inspire all who enter, the Machtley Interfaith Center serves this vital The Michael E '67 and Karen L Fisher Student Center was renovated in function. Services for various religious faiths, concerts, and speakers the fall of 2013. The Fisher Student Center is a hub of campus activity. discussing topics related to religion and spirituality are featured in this It is home to the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement, the space throughout the year. The office of the University's Catholic, Jewish, PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion (which includes the Intercultural Muslim, and Protestant chaplains is located in the Machtley Interfaith Center, Women’s Center, and Pride Center), the Office for Student Event Center. Services and Orientation Programs, student organization offices, and the University Bookstore. Language and Learning Laboratory In addition to spaces for socializing and a fireplace feature, it offers Bryant’s advanced Virtual Language and Learning Lab facility provides lounges and study corners; meeting rooms; dining facilities offering access to tools and resources that prepare students to communicate in diverse food items from pizza to ice cream, and sandwiches to sundries. the international business environment. The resources offered from this The information desk provides services including IDs, binding, scanning, facility help students develop conversational skills in Chinese, French, passport photos, dry cleaning, and more. Italian, and Spanish. The Lab offers an instructor’s console station, 28 student computer The Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace workstations, and international television broadcasts