Bryant University. The Character of Success

The Intercultural Center (ICC)


The Intercultural Center provides counseling, advising and support services to meet the unique needs of the international and multi-ethnic students at Bryant University. The staff develops and delivers programming which enhances the appreciation and awareness of diversity within Bryant University and the surrounding community. The staff advises two student organizations, the Multicultural Student Union (MSU), and the International Student Organization (ISO). The ICC is also responsible for compliance with immigration regulations for the University.

For more information:

Visit: 2nd floor of the Bryant Center
Call: 232-6946
Email: intlctr@bryant.edu

Mission

The Intercultural Center supports international and domestic students of color by serving as advocates for them in their educational path. We provide academic and cultural programs for the entire Bryant community and the community at large.

The primary programs of the Intercultural Center are 4MILE (Multicultural & International Leadership Experience), Lunar New Year Celebration, Black History Month, Annual ICC Senior Awards Banquet, and the ICC Dean's List Awards and 4MILE Recognition.

Goals

Provide support services which address the adjustment needs and ensure the success of domestic students of color and international students.

  • Foster within the community a respect for and appreciation of the history, traditions and cultures of a multicultural population.
  • Provide opportunities for the majority population to expand their worldviews and engage in intercultural communications and relations.
  • Serve as a resource to departments in developing policies, curriculum, programs and activities that increase the number of multi-ethnic students enrolling and staying at Bryant University.

Programs

  • 4Mile welcomes incoming multicultural and international students to an orientation that connects students with resource and networks to support their academic, personal, cultural, and social success at Bryant. 4MILE@Bryant is an opportunity for students to build friendships and bonds for a smoother transition to campus life. Students are guided through the process with experienced staff and selected student mentors.
  • Bryant's international students lead Global Community Hours, a series of interactive sessions that explore different cultures. Students share their traditions, cuisines, and history with the members of the Bryant community.
  • Global Community Building (GCB) is a staff/faculty mentoring program to help international students keep connected to the Bryant Community. A small group of international students are matched with a staff/faculty mentor. Whether it is a personal note on their birthday or hosting them for several nights over the school breaks, students and their families appreciate knowing that although they may be thousands of miles away from home, they have support within the Bryant campus community.
  • Provide information on grants, scholarships, financial aid and employment opportunities specifically available for domestic students of color and international students through BROSSIS list-serve.
  • Immigration information, advising and document processing.
  • Serve as resource for faculty and staff on cross-cultural issues
  • Advise International Student Organization (ISO); United Nations Festival; Multicultural Student Union (MSU); Black History Month.
  • Provide current literature and resources of interest to students of color and international students
  • International Education Week

For more information, visit the Intercultural Center Web site at http://icc.bryant.edu/.