Canisius Institutes
Congratulations to those who have recieved institute status.
2009 Established Institutes
Congratulations to those who have recieved institute status.
2009 Established Institutes
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhDProfessor of Political Science
Director of the Fitzpatrick Institute
"Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership"
The William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership at Canisius College remains true to William Fitzpatrick's guiding belief that political leaders can be trained for the profession of politics. The highly acclaimed Fitzpatrick Lecture Series continues within the context of an academic institute at Canisius that sponsors additional academic initiatives to enrich the learning environment and opportunities for its students.
Besides the lecture series, The Fitzpatrick Institute sponsors and facilitates other public affairs and leadership programming, such as more focused lectures, workshops and symposia, with the intention of bringing Canisius students into close contact with ideas and people who are contributing to American political life.
The Fitzpatrick Institute encourages Canisius students to develop leadership potential through close contact with, and exposure to, those involved in societal leadership with travel experiences to Washington DC, Albany, New York City, and to locations abroad. Internship experiences and educational opportunities on campus and off, both in Western New York and elsewhere, are encouraged and supported, as is volunteerism with political campaigns, political parties, and interest groups.
Michael Noonan, PhDProfessor of Psychology & Biology
Director of Animal Behavior, Ecology & Conservation
"Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relationships"
The Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relationships will provide students with a scientific understanding of animals, and ground them in the ethical and moral considerations of the discipline. It will offer a speaker series that focuses on animal welfare and conservation, and a symposium series on ethical issues related to wildlife. The institute will also support the Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation, which trains students through intensive field studies and then has them serve as public educators at local zoological institutions and schools. Finally, the Canisius Zoological Society will expand under ISHAR to become an outlet for anyone in the Canisius community who wants to engage in nature-focused service activites.
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| Marcus Thomeer, PhD Assistant Professor of Education |
Christopher Lopata, PhD Assistant Professor of Education |
"Institute for Autism Research"
Awarded a three year, $1.2 million research grant by the U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences. The investigators will use the research grant to conduct a feasibility study of a comprehensive school-based intervention that addresses the cognitive, communicative, social and behavioral needs of elementary school children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASD's).
Over the past six years, the Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Consortium has examined the effectiveness of its intensive summer intervention program for the HFASD children. The summer treatment program, called Connections, is conducted at Canisius College and has produced positive outcomes for children across a range of areas. The consortium's research results were published in The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007.
A subcontract of the Institute of Education Sciences will help support the continuation of the Connections program on the Canisius campus.
Timothy H. Wadkins, PhDProfessor of Religious Studies and Theology
Director of the Institute for the Global Study of Religion
"Ignatian Seminar Program: A Division of the Canisius Institute for the Global Study of Religion"
The Institute for the Global Study of Religion will facilitate dialogue about the global relationships between religion and culture, and promote justice throughout the world. It consists of the Joseph J. Naples '41 Conversations in Christ and Culture Lecture and Performance Series, which fosters conversations about all aspects of religion, and the Ignatian Seminar Program, which provides immersion courses to such impoverished places as El Salvador, India, Mexico, and the Philippines. The institute will also add a research and publication component so faculty may engage in interdisciplinary research and publishing in religion and Catholic studies.
Anne Marie Tryjankowski, EdDAssistant Professor of Graduate Education and Leadership
"Institute of Transformational Leadership in Education"
A grant by the John R. Oishei foundation has funded the formation of The Institute for Transformational Leadership in Education at Canisius College.
The mission of this Institute is to develop leaders at the teacher, administrator and community levels that are equipped with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to develop solutions to problems and embrace opportunities within educational systems. Educational leaders prepared through the Institute will think and act collaboratively to affect policy and practice within local, regional and national education communities. The objectives of the Institute create exceptional learning opportunities for students to work in partnership with schools, districts, and community organizations to prepare future leaders who will improve our community through transformational educational practices.
Programs currently funded within the Institute include the Ignatian Scholars program, Summer Science Camp, First Year Teacher Mentoring Program, Catholic Educators Conference, Teacher Leadership Program, and the development of a Catholic Educator Certificate at Canisius.