CANISIUS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2022
M I S S ION Canisius, a Catholic and Jesuit university, offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional programs distinguished by transformative learning experiences that engage students in the classroom and beyond. We foster in our students a commitment to excellence, service and leadership in a global society.
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President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Economic Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Excellence in Academics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Distinctive Student Experiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Community and Social Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cultural Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Success at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PRES I D ENT ’S M E S S AG E
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Colleges and universities are typically judged on three essential functions: the education of their students and the preparation that they receive for successful lives; our contribution to the expansion of human knowledge through our research; and our service to the communities we seek to improve. Canisius has always been justly proud of the accomplishments of its students and the leadership roles they assume in every walk of life. Canisius continues to invest in faculty research and scholarship in every field. And, with this, my final report to the community as president of Canisius, we highlight the many ways in which Canisius serves Buffalo, and in particular the East Side of the city that we have called home for more than 150 years. Two years ago, we launched the New Buffalo Institute as a way of better aligning all of our connections with the city with a goal of maximizing our impact. The name of the Institute was deliberately chosen. While many in our community have talked about a renaissance in Buffalo, a new Buffalo, if you will, it is clear that we have not solved many of our longstanding problems of the old Buffalo: quality primary and elementary education for our young people, job opportunities, adequate housing, and safe streets and neighborhoods. Through our New Buffalo Institute and all of our service activities at Canisius, we seek to stand in solidarity with our neighbors in the pursuit of a hope-filled future. This has been at the essence of Jesuit education in every age. Our timing was fortuitous as we embarked on this ambitious new work as our community began to focus on the ways in which racism has held our city back in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in Minnesota in 2020. This took a dramatic and tragic turn on May 14 with the massacre of 10 of our neighbors in a racially-motivated shooting at Tops Markets on Jefferson Avenue, As the community picks itself up from this horrific tragedy and begins to plan for a new day in our East Side neighborhoods and in all of Buffalo, Canisius is prepared to join hands with its neighbors and work together to create this new world. As I depart after 25 years, the last 12 as president, I am encouraged by all that Canisius has accomplished in its service. This will remain a priority for us all!
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ECO NO M I C I M PAC T The numbers say it all. Canisius is a mediumsized institution that has a big impact on the local economy. The faculty and staff we employ, the students we educate to enter the workforce, the purchases we make and the capital projects we complete create a ripple of economic benefits throughout the region. PEOPLE POWER (as of May 31, 2021)
393 158 30% $39.7M
Full-time faculty and staff
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Part-time faculty and staff Live in the city of Buffalo Employee salaries, wages and benefits
BUYING POWER *
$ 161.2M $ 31.6M
$ 192.8M
Institution, annual construction & spillover Student and visitor impact (direct & spillover) Total economic impact (direct & spillover)
* New York State Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities 2019 Economic Impact Study of New York’s private colleges and universities (Estimated)
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Penfold-Gareis Fitness Center
Campus Projects Canisius has upgraded and expanded the campus to create a state-of-the-art living and learning environment which enhances the educational experience and quality of life in the community.
$ 184.7 M+ C A M P U S I N V E S TM E N T O V E R PA S T 2 5 Y E A R S
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The Canisius alumni network is more than 50,000 strong. Canisius graduates are leaders in business, education and arts and sciences. They are advocates who demonstrate that Canisius graduates know that who they become is every bit as important as what they become. Their success is testament to the power of a Canisius education. Canisius alumni reside in 50 states, one US territory and 63 countries.
50,338 33,275 29,782 6,557 Science Hall
Alumni Reside in New York State Reside in Western New York Reside in the city of Buffalo
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EX CEL L ENC E I N AC A D E M I C S Guided by our student-centered mission, Canisius educates a diverse student body of approximately 1860 undergraduate students and 760 graduate students annually. Canisius provides a Catholic, Jesuit education that transforms our community of learners into thoughtful, faithful and compassionate citizens and leaders.
College of Arts & Sciences Richard J. Wehle School of Business School of Education & Human Services
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To educate the leaders of tomorrow, Canisius employs the best and brightest faculty. Our faculty are role models in the community and in the classroom.
126 Full-time faculty* 97% Hold PhDs or other terminal degrees 11:1 Student-faculty ratio 100% Classes taught by faculty *Fall 2021
New Programs: BS in Data Science (2021) MS in Business Analytics (2021) MS in Cybersecurity (2020) MS in Physician Assistant Studies (2021) 4+1 Dual Degree in Adolescence Education (2021) 3+3 Accelerated BA/BS Plus JD (with University at Buffalo) (2020) 3+2 Psychology and Social Work (with University at Buffalo) (2022)
DISTINCTIONS
30+
MASTER’S AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
38
FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS
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NATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND ARTS AND SCIENCES
1000+ 100+
COURSES OFFERED
MAJORS, MINORS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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RESEARCH INSTITUTES ON CAMPUS
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ACADEMIC INSTITUTES
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DIST I NCT I V E S T U D E N T E X PERIE NC E S
Guided by Jesuit values, Canisius prepares students for lives of intellectual exploration, service and leadership.
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Students experience the thrill of livestreaming ESPN3 sports broadcasts in the Golden Griffin Sports Broadcast Center. Students are involved in production from start to finish training and working alongside professionals.
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T he Golden Griffin Fund (GGF) is a real-money investment fund that provides hands-on training in investment research. The GGF operates out of the state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab featuring Bloomberg terminals and technology.
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T he Canisius PA Program was ranked among the top accredited college and university programs in the nation and recognized as having the “Best Simulation Lab.” (Intelligent.com 2021)
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DIST I NCT I V E S T U D E N T E X PERIE NC E S
40+
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GLOBAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCES
STUDY ABROAD LOCATIONS IN 13 COUNTRIES
Our 11:1 student-faculty ratio provides many opportunities for students to collaborate and conduct research with faculty. 11
20 NCAA DIVISION 1 SPORTS TEAMS
100% STUDENTS HAVE A DEDICATED STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM
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Students from across the US come to Canisius to compete in 20 Division I sports.
More than just an advanced track, our invitation-only honors program is designed for those who are ready for a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach within a community of engaged scholars.
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COM MUNI T Y A N D SOC I A L I MPAC T St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, dedicated the Jesuits in service to the cities and the people who live there. In keeping with this Jesuit tradition, we believe it’s not enough to live in our community. We have a responsibility to help transform it for the good of others.
400 S T U D E N T S I N V O LV E D I N C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E P R OJ E C T S * *2021-22
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Athletes in Service
148 850 9 41,634
Student-athletes participate in service* Hours* Children’s sports camps and clinics offered
Shoes collected for St. Vincent de Paul Society by Shoes for Shelter 5K Race since 2001 *2020-22
Institute for Autism Research (IAR) Established in 2009, the IAR has developed several new and successful treatment programs that have garnered the national attention of the clinical and research communities.
1022 452 520
Children Interns (undergraduate and graduate students) Professionals trained
Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) A hallmark program of Canisius, the ULLC provides socially and economically disadvantaged students, who are committed to developing their academic talents and leadership abilities, with an opportunity to obtain a high-quality Canisius education.
2000 185
Established Graduates
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COM MUNI T Y A N D SOC I A L I MPAC T
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Borders and Migrations Initiative
Say Yes to Education
Launched in 2018, the Borders and Migrations Initiative informs the Canisius community and beyond about issues of migration and current advocacy. The initiative is a collaborative, Ignatian approach by students, faculty and staff, which encourages discussion about and engagement with refugee and immigration issues on a global scale.
Canisius is proud to partner with Say Yes to Education, a national organization committed to increasing high school and college graduation rates.
400+ Campus and community members attend 7
2013 Established at Canisius 79 Graduates from Buffalo Public/Charter schools received scholarships from Canisius
programming in person or via Zoom* Community partners
*2020-21
Justice for Migrant Families Since its inception, the Borders and Migrations Initiative has partnered with Justice for Migrant Families. Students in the college’s classics, sociology and Spanish programs receive training regarding entering an ICE detention center and visit detainees allowing them to make human connections with those affected by the immigration system. Spanish students practice their Spanish language skills visiting those from South and Central America.
75 Impacted as a result of a food bank for migrant families* *2020-21
Women’s Business Center (WBC) As the region’s most comprehensive resource for women in business, the Women’s Business Center at Canisius empowers entrepreneurs to succeed through education, professional connections and community relationships.
750 $2.5 M $54 M 445
Clients served Business financing Gross revenue Jobs supported
2020-22
Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) The goal of the HEOP at Canisius is to make higher education a reality for New York State residents who are academically under-prepared and economically disadvantaged.
1969 Established at Canisius College 25 Students admitted annually
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NEW BUFFA LO I N ST I T U T E ( N B I)
The New Buffalo Institute (NBI) at Canisius aligns the college’s research, service and educational programming in target areas, with a particular geographic focus on the neighborhoods of the East Side of Buffalo, where the college is situated. The NBI affirms the college’s commitment to social justice, provides a welcoming place for the community to convene, exchange concerns and ideas and explore new ways to partner with community organizations to address persistent challenges confronting East Side neighborhoods.
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Urban Education Center for Urban Education (CUE)
School Partnerships
Canisius partnered with the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education to form the Center for Urban Education. The CUE enhances the quality of teaching and learning in urban schools across Western New York infusing culturally relevant pedagogy with academic excellence, experiential learning and social justice.
Field experience and clinical practice are central to the preparation of teacher candidates at Canisius College. The School of Education & Human Services has developed many strong, intentional relationships with school partners who share responsibility and accountability for teacher preparation and student learning.
2017 Established at Canisius 25 Professional development events and community activities
15 Partner schools 30 Schools in WNY (teacher candidates complete student teaching)
Western New York Teacher Residency Program
Teach for America (TFA)*
An innovative program for training the next generation of teachers, the Western New York Teacher Residency Program includes a yearlong teaching residency and graduates make a three-year commitment to teach in an urban school in the Buffalo Niagara region.
TFA chose Canisius as its exclusive Buffalo partner to recruit, educate and support corps members to become highly-qualified teachers. Corps members teach full time in low-income communities while completing required coursework.
2020 Established at Canisius 25 Graduates
116
Graduates
*2022 final year of program
New Americans in the city of Buffalo The NBI looks for opportunities to address the challenges New Americans face, support the organizations that serve this population and serve as a nexus for community leaders, students, faculty and practitioners the goal of promoting inclusive dialogue and inspiring action to welcome, support and empower Buffalo’s newest residents.
22 Afghan evacuees housed in Delavan Townhouses awaiting relocation (2021)
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NEW BUFFA LO I N ST I T U T E ( N B I)
Hamlin Park The Hamlin Park community is a terrific place to live and raise a family, and Canisius is committed to doing its part to assist in our neighborhood’s revitalization.
2 Community gardens 5 Vaccination pop-up clinics 10 Community cleanup events 5 Community family days and food distribution events
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Protect & Serve Neighborhood safety begins with the Public Safety Department. It is important that our students, faculty, staff and neighbors are available to work, study and live in an environment that is safe and secure. Public Safety provides a strong presence around the clock on campus and in the college’s surrounding neighborhoods.
1st
Private college public safety department in New York State to attain peace officer authority
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Sworn peace officers
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development A revitalized Western New York continues to benefit from new construction, new initiatives, new businesses and new populations of people. From the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to Canalside, and the development of a number of key industries. Canisius is proud of its contributions to the advancement in our region.
35 Multicultural small businesses supported through 12
partnership with M&T Bank Multicultural Innovation Lab uture leaders of Buffalo supported by the F WNY Prosperity Fellowship
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CULT U RA L I M PAC T Canisius invites the community to campus throughout the year to enjoy educational, enriching and entertaining programming. Concerts, exhibits and other arts events fill the calendar. Informative and engaging lectures are presented by guest speakers on a variety of inspirational and thought-provoking topics under the auspices of the college’s many lecture series. The community enjoys stage productions in the college’s Maday Theatre.
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SUCCESS AT A GLANCE
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BEST COLLEGE REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES - NORTH U.S. News & World Report 2022
G LOBAL E XPE RIENCES
BEST VALUE REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES - NORTH
U.S. News & World Report 2022 C A MPUS LIFE
U.S. News & World Report 2022
85%
LAW SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE RATE Over the Past 5 Years
97%
GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
%
#1
IN THE NATION UNDERGRADUATE FINANCE
LIVING U.S. News & World Report 2022 IN BUFFALO
Based on 2019 CPA Exam Cycle
#1
FINANCIAL A I D PRIVATE UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM IN WESTERN NEW YORK U.S. News & World Report 2022
% 91 PROFESSIONAL
84%
DENTAL SCHOOL
MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE RATE
Over the Past 5 Years
Over the Past 5 Years
ACCEPTANCE RATE E XPE RIENCES
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TAKE THE NE X T STE P VARSITY
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
$
ACCOUNTING PROGRAM IN NEW YORK STATE
OW WE RA N K TOP 6H%
TOP 8%
IN THE NATION UNDERGRADUATE ACCOUNTING
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TEAMS SCORED A CUMULATIVE 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER Spring 2022
3.45
COMBINED GPA FOR STUDENTATHLETES
430 NUMBER OF STUDENTATHLETES
SEN I O R L EAD E R SH I P T E A M John J. Hurley, president
Sara R. Morris, PhD, vice president for academic affairs
Timothy P. Balkin ’81 CPA, vice president for business and finance
Erica C. Sammarco ’00, associate vice president and assistant to the president
Sandra M. Estanek, PhD, interim vice president for student affairs and dean of students
Kimberly A. Venti, vice president for institutional advancement
Danielle D. Ianni, PhD, vice president for enrollment management
BOA RD O F T RU ST E E S Martin J. Berardi ’79, chair
Stephen F. Jackson ’82, MBA ’87
Marya J. Propis ’91
David J. Nasca ’79, vice chair
Christopher M. Kelly ’83
Vincent Gilbert Roux ’90, MBA
Timothy P. Balkin ’81, CPA, treasurer
Rev. Gerald Thomas Krettek, SJ
Anthony F. Shelley ’84
Erica C. Sammarco ’00, secretary
Anthony M. Kroese ’14 (ex officio)
Cynthia L. Skrzycki ’76, MS
Catherine A. Bolz ’85, MBA ’89
Francis M. Lazarus ’66, PhD
Rev. Thomas R. Slon, SJ
Jerry G. Canada Jr. ’86
Mark J. Lema ’71, MD, PhD
Anthony B. Spada Jr. ’80, MBA ’87
Nelson D. Civello ’67
Christopher F. Malof MBA ’96
Timothy T. Tevens
John R. Connolly ’72 (emeritus)
Robert H. Maloney ’71
Joyson C. Thomas ’03
Kimberly A. Detrask ’95
Anthony M. Masiello ’69, HON ’96
Michael J. Todaro
Christopher P. Devine ’98, CPA
James E. McNicholas Jr. ’68, MSED ’97
Rev. Jeffrey P. Von Arx, SJ
Nora Eberl Plizga ’92
David J. Nasca ’79
Nancy W. Ware ’78, MBA ’85 (emerita)
Rev. Philip A. Florio, SJ
Cindy L. Odom ’90, MS
Laura A. Zaepfel ’86
John J. Hurley ’78 (ex officio)
Margaret W. Paroski ’76, MD, MMM
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