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Canisius College Canisius College Facts Founded: By German members of the Academics: More than 1,000 courses Average Class Size: 17 Society of Jesus in 1870 in 70 majors, minors and Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1 special programs offered Location: The historic Hamlin Park through three academic Activities: 25 academic clubs, 20 ser- neighborhood in the city of divisions. vice and social clubs, 16 hon- Buffalo, N.Y. or societies, 16 recreational Enrollment: 3,490 undergraduate clubs, 11 performing arts Campus: 62 acres, with most 1,494 graduate organizations, 11 cultural buildings connected clubs, nine publications and by tunnels or overhead Degrees: BA, BS, MBA, MBAPA, MS, broadcasting media, three walkways MSEd Greek life organizations • Consistently ranked among the top regional colleges in the Northeast, Canisius College is one of 28 Jesuit colleges in the nation. Undergraduate Majors & Programs • Canisius is proud to share in the Jesuit heritage, which offers students a unique blend College of Arts and Sciences Anthropology of academic, social and spiritual growth opportunities to prepare them to be leaders Art History in their professions, communities and service to humanity. It was founded in 1870 by German members of the Society of Jesus. Biochemistry Bioinformatics • The Canisius campus is located in a residential neighborhood in North-Central Buffalo Biology only minutes from downtown Buffalo. The Metro Rail rapid transit system connects Chemistry the College directly to the city’s waterfront, downtown theatre district and some of Clinical Laboratory Science Buffalo’s most exciting sports arenas. Communication Studies Computer Science (BA and BS) • There are more than 1,000 courses in over 70 distinct majors, minors and special Criminal Justice programs offered at Canisius. Digital Media Arts • More than 92 percent of recent Canisius graduates are employed in their fields or Economics (BA) attending graduate or professional schools. English Environmental Science • With a student/faculty ratio of 12:1, students have the opportunity to work closely European Studies with their instructors, often publishing or presenting scholarly articles based on joint History research. International Relations Mathematics and Statistics • Ninety-five of the 217 full-time faculty at Canisius hold a PhD or other terminal Modern Languages: French, German, Spanish degree. Music • Over 100 College-sponsored organizations offer Canisius students experiences Philosophy related to service, the media, student government, academics and religious and social Physics interests. Political Science Psychology • Students serve others through opportunities that are offered and encouraged through Religious Studies Campus Ministry, including volunteering at area hospitals, tutoring, visiting the elderly Sociology and staffing local soup kitchens for the poor. Urban Studies • President of Canisius College since 1993, Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., has Pre-Professional Programs demonstrated his leadership and commitment to the College and the Western New Dental Early Assurance of Admission York community by overseeing the investment of nearly $120 million in the Canisius Joint Degree Programs: campus over the last 15 years. Dental Medicine, Optometric Medicine, Osteopathic • More than 85 percent of the school’s housing has been built or renovated within the Medicine and Podiatric Medicine last nine years. The College’s newest residence, Dugan Residence Hall, opened in the Medical Early Assurance of Admission fall 2005 and is now home to 270 freshmen and sophomores. Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering • All resident accommodations at the College are fully wired to include individual Pre-Law Internet service, cable television and local telephone service with voicemail. Pre-Medical Pre-Pharmacy • Apartment-style living is available for students in their sophomore, junior or senior Pre-Veterinary years in one of the College’s townhouse complexes or apartment buildings. • Canisius has nearly 38,000 living alumni, representing every state and numerous Richard J. Wehle School of Business foreign countries. Accounting Accounting Information Systems Economics (BS) Entrepreneurship Finance Information Systems International Business Management Marketing School of Education and Human Services Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Physical Education/Health Education Special Education Teacher Education: Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2) Childhood Education (Grades 1 - 6) Adolescence Education (Grades 7 - 12) Academic Services Canisius College Academic Services provides academic, personal and career support programs that foster the total development of the student-athletes. A comprehensive program on life skills provides student-athletes with educational experiences. Service programs preparing students for the demands of a well-balanced lifestyle are also provided. Academic Services for student-athletes offers the guidance and direction needed to prepare student-athletes for success beyond graduation. Academic Advisor for Athletics Services The Academic Advisor for Athletics provides the following support services to best serve the student-athletes at Canisius: • Provide effective academic advising; conduct individual advising appointments with student- athletes who have concerns about their major choice, progress toward graduation, grades, or any other aspects that may impede their success toward graduation and NCAA eligibility. • Pay particular attention to the “at-risk” student-athletes and students who have not yet chosen a major course of study. • Schedule meetings with designated student-athletes to assist in the monitoring of academic progress. • Assist student-athletes with the development of academic recovery plans. • Develop travel contracts for student-athletes to share with their course instructors. • Provide assistance with scholarship and award applications. Study Hall/ Tutorial Program In order to assist student-athletes in achieving optimal academic performance, the Athletic Department provides a Study Hall Program. Study hall is open to all student-athletes and is an opportunity to do academic work at consistent times in a quiet place where tutors are available to answer questions and concerns. Study hall is to be used for course work only. A total of six hours each week are required for all first semester freshmen and first semester transfers. Tutoring Services Amanda Cavo The College offers free tutoring to all Canisius College students. If you have any questions Two-Time MAAC regarding a tutor, or need assistance setting up a time to meet with someone from the College’s Tutorial Program, contact Danielle LaMarre, Academic Advisor for Athletics. All-Academic Team • Golden Griffin student-athletes have access to a computer lab “One of the reasons I enjoy being a part of the moderated by a full-time academic counselor in the Koessler Canisius College athletic department is because Athletic Center. Student-athletes also have the ability to check out lap top computers to use when traveling to competitions. everyone is committed to the academic success of our student-athletes. • Canisius student-athletes graduate from the College at a rate five “Academically, we assist student-athletes with percent higher than the general undergraduate student population. course choices, career and future planning, study and time management skills, and strate- • In 2007-08, the women’s basketball team received NCAA Division I Academic Performance Program public recognition gies for academic success. From our administra- awards for the second-consecutive season. The public tion, to our coaches and support staff, we are recognition awards are presented to the best academically dedicated to helping the student-athletes here at Canisius adjust to performing teams that rank in the top 10 percent within their college and be successful in the classroom, on the playing fields and sport in the NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR). in life.” Canisius finished the 2007-08 academic year tied for 18th - Danielle LaMarre among women's basketball programs at the Division I level in grade point average. Academic Advisor for Athletics • Since 1980, 15 Canisius student-athletes have collected 24 CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. • Six former student-athletes – Tom Schott (football), Colleen Sandor (softball), Diane Nowak (tennis), Anthony Zitnik (lacrosse), Josh Zavitz (hockey) and Jamee Paoloemilio (synchronized swimming) – have received NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships for their tremendous work in the classroom and on the field of play. • Basketball player Kevin Thompson served a two-year term on the prestigious NCAA Student Advisory Committee. Aimee Claypool (volleyball) represented Canisius at the 2001 NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference, Rachelle Held (women’s lacrosse and soccer) earned the honor in 2002, Mark Persick (ice hockey) attended in 2003, Rob Krajewski (golf) represented the school in 2004 as did Katie Scanlon (synchro swimming) in 2005, Kiel Illg (men’s lacrosse) in 2006 and Bryce Luker (hockey) in 2007. Most recently, ice hockey defender Dave Cianfrini represented the school at the annual summer conference. Life Skills Canisius College has been a participating institution in the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program since 2000-01. Student-Athlete of the Year Year Female Athlete Male Athlete The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program is designed to: 2001 Heather Forester (Synchro) Stephen Fabiilli (Hockey) • Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual develop- 2002