Why Bryant & Stratton College leads in 21st century learning

Students need more than just learning from a textbook, they need professors who have practical and professional knowledge. Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) has been at the forefront of a model for higher education that is built on a simple understanding that the best teachers are the ones who bring industry practice into the classroom. That’s why B&SC students learn from faculty with subject matter knowledge and real-world experience, preparing them in the classroom and beyond.

Several faculty members are fine examples of this approach. The first is Karen Beckman-Pilcher. Karen was a Clinical Nurse Specialist and spent over two decades in emergency nursing, where she established the first Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program in Western New York. She brings practical expertise to her work as the new Clinical Education Coordinator for B&SC’s Nursing program based at the Orchard Park Campus. 

Another example is Dr. Chelsea Tanis, who exemplifies how practitioners enrich the academic environment with a medical background, a master’s degree in education, and teaching in secondary schools. Chelsea’s students benefit from learning from a professor who understands both the science and the human side of healthcare.

Then there is Daidre Scaria. Her journey from working as an intensive care nurse to a career focused on clinical research and education illustrates the depth of faculty experience students can expect at B&SC. Her work in critical care, cardiac nursing, and clinical research exposes students to leading-edge healthcare practice. Daidre provides her students with an understanding of complex patient care scenarios, clinical protocols, and healthcare research.

Together these faculty members represent the best of B&SC and a progressive vision for higher education in the 21st century. When students learn from professionals in the industry they work in, they gain a unique edge as they enter their careers. Faculty like Chelsea, Karen, and Daidre are deeply connected to their professions, providing students valuable networking opportunities and career guidance.

At B&SC, the best way to be career ready is to learn from educators that have succeeded in the real world. When students learn from practitioners turned professors, they gain exposure to an education that combines academic rigor with professional relevance, helping them enter their careers with a strong foundation.

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