Bryant & Stratton College (informally Bryant & Stratton or simply BSC) is a private college with campuses in New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as an online education division.[3] Founded in 1854, the college offers associate degree and bachelor's degree programs.[4] The college is approved by the New York State Board of Regents and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[5][6][7]
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| Type | Private college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1854[1] |
| President | David Vaden[2] |
| Campus | Buffalo, New York (main campus). Additional locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, and online[3] |
| Colors | Blue, Dark Blue, Light Blue |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
| Mascot | Blue |
| Website | www.bryantstratton.edu |
History
John Collins Bryant, Henry Beadman Bryant, and Henry Dwight Stratton were early graduates of Folsom Business College in Cleveland, Ohio, which they later purchased from the owner of the school, Ezekiel G. Folsom, who founded his school in 1848. Folsom was a former student of Platt Rogers Spencer who developed a standardized style of writing useful in business transactions before the invention of the typewriter.[1][8][9]
Platt Spencer also played a role in the formation of Bryant & Stratton College, serving as a partner and teacher at the school which originally focused on bookkeeping and Spencerian penmanship. Bryant & Stratton College was organized in 1854 to provide practical workplace education, and was formerly known as Bryant & Stratton Business Institute.[1][8][9]
In addition to purchasing the Cleveland school, Bryant and Stratton established a number of business schools that operated under the name of Bryant & Stratton Chain of Business Schools in most major US cities. By 1864, as many as 50 schools existed and tuition was $40 for an entire program of study. Today, there are schools across four states.[3][8][9]
In 2015, Bryant & Stratton was put on a Heightened Cash Monitoring list by the federal government, to allow for a closer monitoring of their financial practices.[10]
In 2020, Bryant and Stratton College began pursuing a non-profit designation, as the college was previously a for-profit institution.[11] Bryant H. Prentice III, the college's former owner and a descendant of the college's founders, transferred his ownership of the college to a New York-based nonprofit corporation.[12]
Campuses
| New York | Ohio | Virginia | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Akron | Hampton | Milwaukee |
| Amherst | Cleveland | Richmond | |
| Buffalo | |||
| Rochester | |||
| Syracuse |
Academics
Bryant & Stratton College offers diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees in business, technology, hospitality, human and legal services, healthcare, nursing, education, and design.[4]
Athletics
Bryant & Stratton College offers multiple sports programs including: soccer, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and tennis. The school's sports team are the Bobcats.[13]
Alumni
Gallery
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Henry Beadman Bryant, brother of John Bryant, both co-founders of the school. -
Henry Dwight Stratton, brother-in-law of John Bryant, also a co-founder of the school. -
Historical campus building in Providence, RI with old Bryant & Stratton Commercial School sign. -
Historical campus building in Buffalo, NY with old Bryant & Stratton Business Institute sign. -
Contemporary campus building in Mechanicville, NY with modern Bryant & Stratton College sign.
References
- ^ a b c "Bryant & Stratton College - History".
- ^ "Bryant & Stratton College - President".
- ^ a b c "Bryant & Stratton College - Locations".
- ^ a b "Bryant & Stratton College - Curriculum".
- ^ "Accreditation". MSCHE - Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- ^ "Accreditation". NYSED - New York State Education Department - Office of College and University Evaluation.
- ^ "Accreditation". DAPIP - Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs - US Department of Education.
- ^ a b c "Bryant & Stratton Chain of Business Schools". Ohio History Central. Archived from the original on 2019-06-04.
- ^ a b c "Bryant & Stratton 150th Anniversary Documentary". Internet Archive.
- ^ Goodman, James. "Two local for-profit colleges get more scrutiny". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ William P. Murphy. Transfer of Degree-Conferring Authority Based Upon a Change of Ownership or Control: Bryant and Stratton College (PDF). Albany, NY: The State Education Department.
- ^ Murphy, Justin. "Bryant and Stratton College looks to become nonprofit". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Bryant & Stratton College - Athletic Programs".