Academic Success

Bryant’s curriculum is an integrated and personalized approach to success. We combine in-class learning with internship opportunities, career planning and state-of-the-art technology to help you find your passion and be competitive in today’s job market. We are proud to report that 96% of the Class of 2009 was employed or in full-time graduate school within six months of graduation. This statistic speaks to the quality of a Bryant education, even more so in the current economic climate.

The transition from high school to college can be a challenge for many students.  To help them successfully navigate college academics and campus life, Bryant designed Foundations for Learning (FFL), a one-credit course required for all full-time incoming students.

The philosophy of Foundations for Learning is “claiming your education.”  FFL encourages students to explore how they approach learning and take responsibility for academic success. 

Co-written by Laurie Hazard, Director of the Academic Center for Excellence and the Writing Center, the Foundations for Learning textbook challenges students with the following questions:

• What are your current attitudes toward learning?
• What are your study habits?
• What kind of relationship do you want to have with Bryant?
• How will you manage your time?
• What commitments will you make to your Bryant education?

Through readings, lectures, guest speakers, and participation in co-curricular activities, students are equipped with the tools to answer these questions and develop the skills for academic and social success, including:

• Understanding the difference between high school and college
• Study skills and habits for test preparation
• Goal setting
• Communication skills
• Motivation techniques
• Time management

Students can also choose a focus for their FFL course: FFL 101, College Reading and Study Skills, Writing Intensive, or Health and Wellness.

Foundations for Learning class sizes are kept small to help students develop a relationship with their instructor and acclimate to life at Bryant. Classes are taught by tenured and tenure-track faculty, as well as administrators, including President Ronald Machtley.

Download a .pdf of more information about the Academic Center for Excellence and Writing Center

For more information about Foundations for Learning, contact admission@bryant.edu.