New scholarship honors College’s longest-serving employee, Lori Appleford; eligible to new students interested in enrolling in administrative programs

1. Contact:
Lindsey Read
Communications Strategy Group
937-408-9321
lread@csg-pr.com
Bryant & Stratton College Announces The Lori Appleford
Administrative Excellence Scholarship
New scholarship honors College’s longest-serving employee, Lori Appleford; eligible to
new students interested in enrolling in administrative programs
Buffalo, NY (August 22, 2013) – Bryant & Stratton College announced today the
launch of the Lori Appleford Administrative Excellence Scholarship. The Scholarship
recognizes Bryant & Stratton College’s longest-serving employee, Lori Appleford, who
is retiring from the College at the end of this month after 45 years with the College.
It honors her commitment to academic and professional excellence and is available
to eligible students interested in enrolling in the College’s administrative
programs.
Ms. Appleford started her career at Bryant & Stratton College as a student and has
worked for the College longer than any employee in the institution’s history. Prior to
graduating, she began working in a temporary capacity for Bryant Girl, a subsidiary
of the institution, which provided temporary secretarial assistance to area
businesses. She graduated from Bryant & Stratton College in September 1968 and
that November was hired as a full-time keypunch operator for the College.
In the years to follow, Ms. Appleford was promoted to a position in the payroll
division and served as Executive Administrative Assistant to Francis (Fran) Gustina,
Treasurer at Bryant & Stratton College. In 1980, Mr. Gustina became President of
Bryant & Stratton and Ms. Appleford continued as his Executive Administrative
Assistant. Subsequently, Ms. Appleford served in this position for five different
presidents. While supporting the respective Presidents, Ms. Appleford provided
assistance for a number of Vice-presidents, Directors and professional staff. In
addition, Ms. Appleford has been responsible for all administrative matters related to
the Board of Directors.
“Lori’s absence will be felt when she retires at the end of the month and by creating
the Lori Appleford Administrative Excellence Scholarship, we not only honor her
service, but her legacy as well,” said Dr. Fran Felser, Executive Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer at Bryant & Stratton College. “The Appleford Scholarship
is a fitting tribute to our friend and colleague whose dedication and commitment to
the College is an inspiration to all. The significant contributions she made over her 45
year career with the College will continue on as the Appleford Scholarship helps
future generations of administrative professionals realize career success as well.”

2. The Lori Appleford Administrative Excellence Scholarship may be awarded to new
students enrolling in administrative programs at any of the New York State
campuses. To be eligible, students must submit a written essay prior to their third
week of their first term. Full and part-time students, who maintain their academic
standing in accordance with the College’s established scholarship guidelines, may be
awarded up to $1,000 per term not to exceed $5,000. Up to 10 scholarships may be
awarded in each semester. Students interested in applying for the Appleford
Scholarship should contact their local campus.
After retirement, Ms. Appleford plans to stay involved in the Buffalo community by
volunteering at the Botanical Gardens as well as spending time with her family and
traveling.
To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College, its degree programs and available
scholarships visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu.
About Bryant & Stratton College
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based
education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized
environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the
U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and
has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online
Education division and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant &
Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s
degrees, associate’s degrees and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare,
technology, legal, business and graphic design. For more information about the
College’s graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program
and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.
General information can also be found on the College’s website at
www.bryantstratton.edu.
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