Canisius College

Standing committees guide the activities of the board and are essential to fulfilling the board's mission and advancing the vision of the college.  Standing committees include the Executive Committee, Alumni/Student Networking Committee, Best Practice Committee, Alumni Engagement Committee, Nominating Committee, Philanthropy Committee and the Marketing Committee. 

The board may also establish special committees for the purpose of dealing with a particular function, activity or project.  The purpose, term of existence and membership of all special committees shall be determined by the Board of Directors. 

Executive Committee

Jim Schofield, Chair
Jen Farrell
Ann Woloszynski
John Langer
Rachel Flammer

Nominating Committee selects candidates for election as officers and at-large directors.  This committee shall help determine desired board composition in terms of member's influence, diversity and talents as part of the selection process.

John Langer, Chair
Jim Schofield
Ann Woloszynski
Detra Trueheart
Don Laux
Mark Manuele
Therese Hickok
Jen Farrell

Philanthropy Committee promotes programs and ideas that raise fundraising consciousness among alumni and works to increase all levels of alumni giving.

Jen Farrell, Chair
Ed Kelley
Nick Fiume
Jennifer Johnson Smith

Alumni/Student Networking Committee provides career assistance, mentoring and networking opportunities for Canisius alumni and students to aid in the management and advancement of their careers.

Mary Perna Greenwald, Co-Chair
Judy Bassanello, Co-Chair
Therese Hickok
Don Laux
Domenic Barardi
Jim Knight
Clare Dean
Jack Wujcik
Russ Matuzak
Todd Salansky*
Pauline Will
Ben Macaluso - USA President

* Not a Board Member

Best Practices Committee to periodically review governance issues including byp-laws revisions, emerging trends and best practices in board operations

Dick Wayne, Chair
Detra Trueheart
Russ Matuzak
Janelle Minor
Jeffery Priore

Reunion Committee to help build and recruit attendees for reunion from the class years and other alumni to attend reunion.

Lenora Foote-Beavers, Chair
Lorenda Williams
Nick Fiume
John Lambert
Pauline Will
Jeffery Priore
Michael Ball

Alumni Engagement Committee to work with the Institutional Advancement department, the Office of Alumni Relations, and Admissions to help connect alumni to alma mater in direct and meaningful ways.

Mark Manuele, Chair
Erin Lingle
Nick Fiume
John Lambert
Dave Schofield
Jack Wujcik