2018 Canisius College Impact Report

2018 CANISIUS COLLEGE

I M PACT REPORT

TA BL E O F CO NT E NTS

Canisius at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Economic Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Academic Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Neighborhood Impact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 Community Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Social Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cultural Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CA N I S I US AT A GLANCE

MISSION

Canisius College, 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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BEST COLLEGE REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES - NORTH

B E S T VA L U E R E G I O N A L UNIVERSITIES - NORTH

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (2018)

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (2018)

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P R I VAT E PA R T-T I M E M B A I N W E S T E R N N E W YO R K

ACCOUNTING PROGRAM I N N E W YO R K S TAT E

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B A S E D O N 2 0 1 6 C PA E X A M

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BEST ONLINE COLLEGE I N T H E N AT I O N

TOP TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC & JESUIT COLLEGES IN AMERICA

COMMUNITY FOR ACCREDITED O N L I N E S C H O O L S ( 2016 -17)

N E W S M A X ( 2 01 6 - 1 7 )

86%

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G R A D U AT E S A C C E P T E D I N TO M E D S C H O O L

G R A D U AT E S A C C E P T E D I N TO L AW S C H O O L

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Canisius College has been making an impact in the Western New York community for nearly 150 years. Woven into the fabric of the region, Canisius exemplifies our Catholic, Jesuit values in the excellent education we provide to students and in the service and contributions we offer to the community where we live and work.

As one of the largest independent colleges in the area, Canisius plays a significant role in the economic progress of Western New York. Our faculty members share their expertise with area businesses and service organizations. Our outstanding graduates contribute to the region’s intellectual capital as innovators in their fields. They inspire their communities and lead by example.

The campus community, as a whole, illustrates its commitment to the city of Buffalo and all of Western New York through a number of partnerships, outreach and service initiatives.

I am proud of the tangible difference Canisius makes in our community and pleased to share our current accomplishments through this Impact Report .

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E C O NO M I C I M PACT Canisius is a medium-sized institution that has a big impact on the local economy. The faculty and staff we employ, the purchases we make and the capital projects we complete create economic benefits throughout the region. Our 2016-17 annual budget of $82,000,000 would rank Canisius as the 15th largest private company in Western New York.* *If Canisius were ranked as a private company in Business First’s 2016-17 listing of the region’s top private companies.

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PEOPLE POWER (as of May 31, 2017)

BUYING POWER *

543 Full-time faculty and staff

97 Part-time faculty and staff 1/3 Live in the city of Buffalo $50.6M Employee salaries, wages and benefits

$188.1M $36.3M $224.4M

Institution, annual construction and spillover Student and visitor impact (direct & spillover) Total economic impact (direct & spillover)

*New York State Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities 2015 Economic Impact Study of New York’s private colleges and universities (Estimated)

$178M

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C A M P U S I N V E S TM E N T

M A J O R P R OJ E C T S

O V E R PA S T T W O D E C A D E S

O V E R PA S T T W O D E C A D E S

WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER (2016-17)

785 Program participants $800K Capital received by assisted businesses 13 New businesses launched $31M Gross revenue generated by clients’ businesses 21 New jobs created

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AC A D E M I C I M PACT

Canisius College provides a Catholic, Jesuit education that transforms our community of learners into thoughtful, faithful and compassionate global citizens and leaders. Canisius educates nearly 2,400 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students annually.

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ACADEMIC INSTITUTES

U N D E R G R A D U AT E MAJORS, MINORS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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COURSES OFFERED

MASTER’S AND C E R T I F I C AT E PROGRAMS

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES RICHARD J. WEHLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES

ALUMNI Canisius’ alumni network is more than 50,000 strong. Our 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.

ALUMNI NAMED TO BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST’S RANKING LISTS IN 2017

50,087 34,131 28,386 6,644

Alumni Reside in New York State Reside in Western New York Reside in the city of Buffalo

5 Named to “30 Under 30” for achieving at high levels at work and in the community 14 Named to “40 Under 40” for professional success and community involvement 30 Named to “Power 250” list of Western New York’s most influential people 13 Named to “Power 100 Women” list of most influential women in Buffalo 08

N E I GH BOR H OOD IMPACT The historic Hamlin Park community is a terrific place to live and raise a family, and Canisius is committed to doing its part to promote home ownership and assist in our neighborhood’s revitalization.

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HAMLIN PARK INITIATIVE

EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING (EAH)

Developed by Canisius President John J. Hurley, the Hamlin Park Initiative is a housing program designed to refurbish and return collegeowned homes in the Hamlin Park neighborhood to owner-occupiers.

The Employer Assisted Housing program, established in 2002, was the first of its kind in Western New York to provide forgivable loans to employees who purchase homes in the areas surrounding the college.

2010 Established at Canisius $325K Cost of Hamlin Park Initiative restorations 6 Homes returned to owner-occupiers

$7,768,672 Value of properties purchased $270,250 Value of EAH program loans 49 Employees benefited by program

PROTECT & SERVE Neighborhood safety begins with the Public Safety Department. It is important that our students, faculty, staff and neighbors are able to work, study and live in an environment that is safe and secure.

1st

Private college public safety department in New York State to attain peace officer authority

22

Sworn peace officers

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C O MM UNI T Y I M PACT

Strong communities are built on a foundation of education. Rich with intellectual capital, the Canisius community leverages its resources to make a difference in the issues that matter most in our region.

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INSTITUTE FOR AUTISM RESEARCH (IAR) Established in 2009, the IAR has developed several new and successful treatment programs that have garnered the attention of the clinical and research communities.

$6.7M 660

Research grants Children received services

URBAN LEADERSHIP LEARNING COMMUNITY (ULLC) A hallmark program of Canisius established in 2000, 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.

162 Graduates 90% Working in chosen fields/pursuing graduate studies 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 35 Students admitted annually SAY YES TO EDUCATION Canisius is proud to partner with Say Yes to Education, a national organization established in 2013 committed to increasing high school and college graduation rates.

42 Graduates from Buffalo Public Schools have

received scholarships from Canisius

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C O MM UNI T Y I M PACT

CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION Canisius partnered with the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education in 2017 to form the Center for Urban Education which enhances the quality of teaching and learning in urban schools across Western New York.

TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM A leader in urban education, Canisius has established the Western New York Teacher Residency Program. The program includes a year-long teaching residency, and graduates make a three-year commitment to teach in an urban school in the Buffalo Niagara region.

TEACH FOR AMERICA (TFA) 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.

55 60 13 07

Students currently participate Graduates of the program

CANISIUS AMBASSADORS FOR CONSERVATION (CAC) CAC students are trained through intensive field studies and then share their research and knowledge with the local community as public educators at zoological institutions and local schools, and by producing pro-conservation videos.

2M

People reached by CAC educators, website and videos

ENACTUS (2016-17) A community of student, academic and business leaders, Enactus is committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better and more sustainable world. Students teach entrepreneurial skills to Buffalo’s migrant and inner-city populations with a goal of financial independence.

20 2K

Students involved in projects Community individuals impacted

VIDEO INSTITUTE Established in 2005, the award-winning Canisius College Video Institute enables students to put their classroom lessons to work by producing social documentaries and service-oriented videos for non-profit organizations.

98 114

Videos produced since inception Episodes of Kaleidoscope produced (religious diversity program airs on WGRZ-TV)

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S O C I A L I M PAC T

MEN AND WOMEN FOR AND WITH OTHERS

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.

1,362

S T U D E N T S TA K E PA R T I N C O M M U N I T Y P R OJ E C T S *

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE*

2016-17

2016 -17

*Through Campus Ministry

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5,507

SERVICE LEARNING (2016-17)

35 Faculty include service-learning in coursework 48 Service-learning courses 931 Students participate 13,525 Service-learning hours 35 Partner organizations ATHLETES IN SERVICE (2016-17) Service is an integral part of the student-athlete experience at Canisius. The Department of Athletics provides community outreach to foster the next generation of student-athletes and promotes the concept of a healthy mind and body.

340 Student-athletes participate 5,728 Hours of service 22 Children’s sports camps and clinics offered 600 Children attend sports camps and clinics 2,200+ School children attend Kid’s Day at the KAC 38K Shoes collected for St. Vincent de Paul Society

by Shoes for Shelter 5K Race since 2001

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C ULT U RAL I M PACT Canisius invites the community to campus throughout the year to enjoy educational, enriching and entertaining programming. ArtsCanisius fills the calendar with concerts, exhibits and other arts events. The celebrated Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) performs on campus every year.

Informative and engaging lectures are presented by guest speakers on a variety of topics under the auspices of the college’s many lecture series.

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