Samuel Broomer

The purpose of this committee is to advise the Leadership Council, Interest Groups, and CPCU Society membership on emerging technologies, associated risks with those technologies, and provide guidance and suggestions on opportunities for growth and adaptation. This committee will partner with Interest Groups to provide relevant knowledge for articles, webinars, seminars and workshops.

The Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) is the voluntary governing arm of the Bryant University Alumni Association. New members are chosen by a nominating committee and are endorsed by its current members. To be considered for the ALC, alumni should be actively involved on campus or within their region. All ALC members are also Alumni Ambassadors.

Among its key objectives are to:

Represent to the Administration / the Board of Trustees the opinions and recommendations of the… Show more

The Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) is the voluntary governing arm of the Bryant University Alumni Association. New members are chosen by a nominating committee and are endorsed by its current members. To be considered for the ALC, alumni should be actively involved on campus or within their region. All ALC members are also Alumni Ambassadors.

Among its key objectives are to:

Represent to the Administration / the Board of Trustees the opinions and recommendations of the alumni
Support a network of active Alumni Ambassadors / promote opportunities for fellowship, networking
Encourage philanthropic support of the University by alumni as it carries out its mission and purpose
Encourage support of the University by alumni and others as it carries out its mission and purpose
Provide initiatives such as career networking, job placement, student recruitment, and volunteer service
Continually research, evaluate, monitor and recommend programs and services to benefit alumni Show less

With a spirit of resilience, grit, and determination, Bryant is an institution that has been preparing students to drive change and make a difference in the real world since 1863. From Convocation to Commencement, parents play a critical role in a student's success. A valuable way to share in your student's Bryant experience is to join the Bryant Parents Leadership Council, an advocacy group whose members serve as ambassadors and provide philanthropic leadership for the University. Membership… Show more

With a spirit of resilience, grit, and determination, Bryant is an institution that has been preparing students to drive change and make a difference in the real world since 1863. From Convocation to Commencement, parents play a critical role in a student's success. A valuable way to share in your student's Bryant experience is to join the Bryant Parents Leadership Council, an advocacy group whose members serve as ambassadors and provide philanthropic leadership for the University. Membership is open to parents making an annual gift of $2,500 or more to Bryant. An executive level starts at $10,000. This support can be directed to the Bryant Fund or designated for a particular academic, athletic, or extracurricular program of interest to your son or daughter – or to you professionally and personally.

Council members receive invitations to special events throughout the year featuring key Bryant leaders including University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D., the Deans of the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Business, and others. Show less

The Bryant Wall Street Council is an influential network of alumni, parents, and friends who work in investments, finance, banking, brokerage, and other financial services fields. These volunteers contribute their expertise and philanthropic support to ensure that Bryant is one of the nation’s premier schools for preparing graduates for careers in finance and financial services.

IDEA is a three-day immersive course in problem-solving, design thinking, and teamwork. This year, our theme is Passion Meets Purpose, and nearly 1,000 first-year students will generate innovative solutions to over 35 different challenges.

Fintech and Digital Innovation Fund -This course will focus on two main components to provide students with a deeper understanding of Fintech, Blockchain, and the investment world. The first component will explore the impact of Fintech on different parts of the financial market through the analysis of various case studies. The case studies will cover topics such as Payment, Credit and Lending, Trading, Risk management, InsurTech. In the second component, students will also act as fintech… Show more

Fintech and Digital Innovation Fund -This course will focus on two main components to provide students with a deeper understanding of Fintech, Blockchain, and the investment world. The first component will explore the impact of Fintech on different parts of the financial market through the analysis of various case studies. The case studies will cover topics such as Payment, Credit and Lending, Trading, Risk management, InsurTech. In the second component, students will also act as fintech security analysts and manage a portfolio of fintech firms funded by Bryant Alumni in the industry. Show less

Our Board of Visitors brings together executives and business leaders, including Barney alumni, from a variety of industries in the Greater Hartford area. Their goal is to help prepare our students to meet their organizations’ talent needs. They share our commitment to ensure Barney School students are career ready.

The Business Pitch Competition is a University-wide event sponsored by the Barney School of Business. What to prepare: provide a one-minute pitch that covers the following:

Company name
Opportunity or problem that is tied to the offering or solution
Cost or investment needed to start the business
Detailed description of your target market
Detailed description of the competitive environment
Projected sales and profits

CCEI is always seeking professionals who are interested in mentoring our aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams. If you identify as an industry expert or experienced entrepreneur and want to share your knowledge with our ventures, here are some ways to engage in our programs:

• Coaching/one-on-one mentoring
• Leading Expert Sessions/Guest speaking
• Participating in events and panels
• Serving as a judge or on a selection committee

CCEI is always seeking professionals who are interested in mentoring our aspiring entrepreneurs and startup teams. If you identify as an industry expert or experienced entrepreneur and want to share your knowledge with our ventures, here are some ways to engage in our programs:

• Coaching/one-on-one mentoring
• Leading Expert Sessions/Guest speaking
• Participating in events and panels
• Serving as a judge or on a selection committee

The NAMIC Merit Society is comprised of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to insurance education and professionalism/service in the industry. Membership in the Society is awarded to those who, according to NAMIC’s participation records, meet the education qualifications for membership through event attendance and certification program participation. The Merit Society membership founded the NAMIC mutual insurance scholarship program and helped organize the Mutual Insurance… Show more

The NAMIC Merit Society is comprised of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to insurance education and professionalism/service in the industry. Membership in the Society is awarded to those who, according to NAMIC’s participation records, meet the education qualifications for membership through event attendance and certification program participation. The Merit Society membership founded the NAMIC mutual insurance scholarship program and helped organize the Mutual Insurance Foundation. In the past, its efforts have included fundraising for the scholarship program and for the operations of the Foundation. Society members have served as ambassadors for the education and certification program efforts of the association and have recognized industry professionals with honorary memberships in the Society. Show less

Education Committee:

Maintain and enhance the quality and profitability of PAMIC educational activities. Promote visibility of, and attendance at, all PAMIC educational activities. Coordinate all PAMIC educational activities to assure full coverage of all relevant topics and to reduce any unneeded duplication of topics.

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