VISIO N
InspIrIng
Academic-Student Life Excellence
Vision 2020 will take Bryant to the next level, strength-
The University will also imbue students with an over-
ening the University’s competitive position as we earn
arching commitment to the greater good and will
and receive recognition for the excellence of our rigorous
encourage alumni to become leaders who make a dif-
and innovative academic and student life programs.
ference in the world.
A distinctive Bryant experience, purposefully integrating
Innovations within the curriculum will include
academic and student life initiatives within a 360° learning
academic programs to cultivate the qualities of charac-
environment, will introduce new forms of teaching
ter needed to make a positive difference in the world,
and learning that prepare students for a life of success.
and an annual award will recognize distinguished
Signature intradisciplinary programs, new models
character and celebrate the worldwide contributions
for collaborative and experiential learning, and robust
of alumni.
internship opportunities will fuse into an exceptional Bryant education that transcends classroom walls and goes beyond books, beyond boundaries, beyond borders, and beyond the basics. Innovative programs of active learning, under the aegis of The Center for Program Innovation, will serve as a catalyst for educational change.
e du c a t i n g for Global Engagement
In an age of unlimited global opportunity, the essential characteristics of leadership for the 21st century are being
By 2020, Bryant’s visionary global alliances and curricular
redefined in real time. By 2020, Bryant will be recognized
innovations will position the University as a leader in
and respected for the work of its Center for Character
international education. A powerful network of strategic
and Leadership. This Center will foster self-confidence
outposts and international collaborations will facilitate
and maturity in our students as well as the ethical stan-
robust exchange opportunities for students and faculty.
dards and qualities of character required for successful
A growing percentage of students will study abroad,
careers in a global context.
and 100 percent will be immersed in significant programs to cultivate an international perspective. The entire Bryant community will be fully engaged in the successful internationalization of the campus, and as part of an increasingly diverse student population, our undergraduate student body will include 20 percent international students.
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