Canisius College

• Athletics Intercollegiate
• Athletics Intramural Athletics
• Campus Programming and Leadership Development
• Counseling Center
• Disability Support Services
• International Student Programs
• Multicultural Programs
• Public Safety
• Residence Life
• Student Affairs/Community Relations
• Student Center
• Student Health Center

Athletics
Canisius College conducts an extensive athletics program for both men and women, including varsity sports (NCAA Division I), clubs and intramural opportunities.

Varsity Sports: Men–baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving. Women—basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, synchronized swimming and volleyball.

Athletic Clubs:
Men’s & Women’s—rugby, volleyball hockey, equestrian.
Men’s—lacrosse, field hockey.
Women’s—crew.
Co-ed—bowling, cheerleading, power lifting.

Intramural Opportunities:
Men—5 on 5 and 3 on 3 basketball, flag football.
Women—5 on 5 and 3 on 3 basket-ball.
Co-ed—indoor & outdoor soccer; volleyball, floor hockey, water polo, ultimate frisbee. softball, badminton.

Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is committed to providing high quality health care that is easy to access, individualized and effective. The staff views each visit as an opportunity to care for and to educate students to be knowledgeable consumers of health care and to understand how lifestyle choices today impact current and future health.

By creating an atmosphere that is marked by openness, warmth, respect and integrity, students are made to feel welcome, comfortable and safe seeking health care on campus.

The Health Center is staffed by physicians, a nurse practi-tioner, physician assistance and registered nurses. Appoint-ments are strongly recommended and can be made using GriffMed, the student on-line scheduler or by calling Student Health. Students can “walk in” for care and will be given the next available appointment.

The Health Center refers students to local medical special-ists and to local hospitals for services not rendered in the Health Center. Medical emergencies on campus are handled by Public Safety. The Public Safety staff is trained in first aid and CPR Students needing health care on the evenings and weekends are referred to Public Safety for transportation to a local hospital or urgent care center.

Full time undergraduates are required to have a complete physical examination by their health care provider before starting classes. The physical examination form is mailed to all newly deposited students. The Student Health Center does not accept any other form or documentation of a physical examination.

All students, undergraduate and graduate, registered for six or more credits are required by New York State Public Health Laws to submit proof of immunizations to the Health Center before classes begin. All immunization records must be signed by a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

For more information about the Student Health Center, physical examination and immunization requirements, please visit our web site at www.canisius.edu/student_health.

Health and Accident Insurance
Canisius College strongly recommend that all students have health insurance coverage. An unexpected illness or sudden injury can result in financial burden if a student must pay for medical services out of pocket. This burden can impact a student’s ability to complete their studies at Canisius.

Students should carry their health insurance card with them on campus and also submit a copy of the card to the Health Center. Students should know how their plan works and what must be done when health care is needed at school. Students should contact their health plan member services for this information prior to arrival on campus.

Canisius College offers all students registered for six or more credits, a sickness and accident plan designed specifically for college students. Enrollment periods for the plan occur in September and January. For informa-tion about the plan including cost, eligibility, benefits and exact enrollment dates, visit the Health Center web site at www.canisius.edu/student_health.

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is committed to developing the personal and academic potential of Canisius College students by providing comprehensive counseling services and outreach education to support the emotional and mental health of our students. Professional counseling services are available to all registered students to address issues that may interfere with a student’s academic success and personal growth. In addition to individual and group counseling, the Counseling Center staff is available to conduct educational programs and workshops for the Canisius College community.

Other services available through the Counseling Center are evalu-ations for medication, as well as consultation and referrals to community resources. In addition, counselors are available after hours for crisis intervention and mental health emergencies.

Students who access counseling services are assured confidentiality, unless it is apparent that the student may do harm to self or others. A student’s privacy and confidentiality are carefully guarded and protected. No information about participation in counseling becomes part of any official record.

Counseling services are of no additional cost to registered students. Students may schedule appointments by calling the Counseling Center at 888-2620. Appointments may also be scheduled in person. The Counseling Center is located in the tunnel level of Frisch Hall, (located in the same office suite as the Student Health Center).

Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety, located in the basement of the Bosch Residence Hall, is open 24 hours a day, providing around the clock protection and services to the campus community. The department was established to protect the educational environment of Canisius College, keeping the environment free from the threat of physical harm, property damage and disruptive activity. Departmental objectives include: aiding in the enforcement of federal, state and local laws; preventing crime; regulating non-criminal conduct and preserving the peace.

Uniformed Public Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Their primary responsibilities include: patrolling the campus area on foot, on bicycles and in vehicles; security services; emergency response; and requests for assistance involving members of the campus community.

Public Safety also provides a variety of support services that are tailored to meet the needs of the campus community. These services include; conducting crime prevention and personal safety programs, operating the campus shuttle system, providing Canisius ID cards, and providing assistance to campus motorists experiencing minor mechanical problems.

For a comprehensive summary of the activities and services provided by Public Safety, visit the Department of Public Safety Web site www.canisius.edu/public_safety.

Crime Statistics
Canisius College complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act by making available information on campus security and personal safety. This information includes crime prevention, public safety, law-enforcement authority, crime reporting polices, disciplinary procedures and other important matters about security on campus. Also available are statistics for the three previous calendar years on reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Canisius College and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The Canisius College Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. This information is available on-line at www.ope.ed.gov/security. A PDF of the full report is available on the Canisius College Web site at /public safety/stats.asp. A printed copy may be obtained by calling the dean of students at 716-888-2130.

Residence Life (On-Campus Living)
The Office of Residence Life promotes the personal growth of resident students as they adjust to college life; interact with others in the residence halls and the college community. Canisius College believes that the experience of living on campus contributes to the development of a well-rounded individual. The Office of Residence Life creates an environment where students can live, learn and develop leadership skills; while becoming men and women for others.

Canisius College has been building and renovating residence halls since 1992. Canisius offers some of the best state-of-the-art residence halls currently in the country.

In the fall of 2005, Canisius College opened a new residence hall, Dugan Hall, which features suites; half with private bathrooms and half with private living rooms. This building also features a kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities on every floor. Dugan Hall is open to freshmen and sophomores, and is also the home to a themed floor dedicated to freshmen students who are enrolled in the ’s Honors Program. New in fall 2009, a second Honors themed floor will be available for sophomore residents continuing in the program.

There are several other housing options available for resident students. Bosch and Frisch Halls are the traditional residence halls for freshmen students. They include double rooms, suites with common rooms and lounges with kitchens on every floor. A three-year upgrade program is underway as of summer 2008 to replace carpeting in the rooms, mattresses and suite furniture. New 32” LCD televisions have also been installed in every floor lounge.

Campion Hall, renovated in 2002-2003, is the International Living Center. Campion features single, double and triple rooms. A large kitchen and computer lab are also available to students. Campion Hall strives to build a community that celebrates, explores and recognizes cultural traditions and heritages from intellectual, interpersonal and individual perspectives.

George M. Martin Honors Hall offers students in the College Honors Program a unique opportunity to live in an educational learning environment. The hall features single and double rooms with community bathrooms, a kitchen and two social lounges. This hall’s environment stresses academic excellence, social interaction, and fosters community values and trust among its residents.

The Delavan Townhouses, built in 2002, feature two-, three-, four-, and five-person apartments with single bedrooms. These apartments also have living rooms, kitchens, and private bathrooms.

The Village Townhouses, Main-Humboldt, and Main-Delavan Apartments feature fourand five-person apartments. These apartments are equipped with some single and double bedrooms, kitchens, and private bathrooms.

Residence hall staff members live on floors and in apartment buildings to respond to the needs of students. Our staff, which is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, is trained to handle the personal, disciplinary, academic and social concerns of the students. Each month, our staff members plan educational and social community builders for the residents to attend.

Living well in the Canisius College community gives student’s rights, privileges and responsibilities. The Office of Residence Life is committed to helping students explore new experiences. For further information on services, cost, virtual tours and much more, visit the Residence Life web page at www.canisius.edu/reslife/.

Campus Programming and Leadership Development
The Office of Campus Programming and Leadership Development (CPLD) encourages and promotes involvement and enhances student learning through co-curricular programming and leadership development opportunities.

To help achieve this mission, Campus Programming & Leadership Development allows students the opportunity to get involved onand offcampus. Students may choose from a variety of clubs and organizations including the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) which is comprised of the entire student body and is represented by an elected group, the Student Senate. The purpose of the Senate is to assist, finance and integrate all student organizations and to represent the views of the student body to the college administration. The Commuter Student Association (CSA) represents all of the commuter students and the Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the student governing body for the resident students at Canisius. Additionally, there are over 100 student clubs and organizations at Canisius. These organizations provide students with an opportunity to explore an academic subject informally yet deeply, gain familiarity with the arts or with differing cultures, provide service to the college or to the community, develop a wide range of leadership skills, or simply socialize with other students. For example, the Student Programming Board sponsors the annual fall barbecue, concerts, comedians and the end of the year Spring Fest.

Various honor societies give recognition to student excellence in numerous areas, and the student-run media on campus, such as the college newspaper (The Griffin), the campus radio station (The Wire) and the college’s yearbook (AZUWUR), provide students with opportunities to explore communications media while keeping the college community informed and entertained. Furthermore, Greek social organizations provide students with the opportunity to interact with each other in a unique context. A variety of club sports enhance the recreational opportunities for students. Many special events such as concerts, plays and lectures are also scheduled.

The Office of Campus Programming and Leadership Development sponsors a number of programs throughout the year including: Canisius Cinema, Best of Buffalo and the Griffins After Dark. The Canisius Cinema series enables the college to show current movies that are no longer playing at the movie theaters, but have not been released on VHS or DVD. Through the Best of Buffalo program, students are provided with the opportunity to attend many of the cultural, sporting, historical and entertainment offerings that Buffalo and Western New York provide. Examples of these programs may include Buffalo Sabres games, Broadway musicals at Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Ghost Walks Tours of Buffalo. Our alcohol-free, late night programming includes the Griffins After Dark series. “Grocery BINGO, Fusion Game Night and annual Mardi Gras Celebration” are just a few examples of the fun, creative programs offered to students. Free food and beverages are provided, as well as prizes at some of the events.

Furthermore, the office sponsors an array of leadership development opportunities and programs that will enhance your college experience such as Leadership Workshops, the Leadership Series, Leadership in Film series, LEAD Team, and the High School Leadership Workshop. Additionally, a “leadership library” of books and other resources is available to students. For more information, come visit our office or our website at www.canisius.edu/campus_leader/ to see what’s happening around Canisius!

Office of Disability Support Services
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) is committed to creating equal access for all Canisius students with disabilities, whether the disability is permanent or temporary. The mission of DSS is to see that no student is excluded from or discriminated against while participating in any Canisius program, function or activity, while at the same time maintaining the highest level of academic integrity. DSS advocates responsibility for an accessible and holistic learning environment through the removal of infor-mational, physical and attitudinal barriers.

The DSS staff is devoted to providing the college community with support and services necessary to achieve excellence in academic, social and personal growth. DSS promotes self-advocacy and self-determination for students with disabilities, while reinforcing personal responsibility. The aim of DSS is that, with proper accommodations, all qualified individuals with disabilities at Canisius will have the opportunity to achieve success.

Students who wish to utilize the services available through DSS must self-identify, register with the office and complete the DSS intake form. Students must also provide current documentation by a licensed or certified official that describes the disability in order to obtain special accommodations. For more information, please feel free to contact the office at (716) 888-3748.

Career Center
Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions made by any college student. Obtaining a college education and planning one’s future occupation are activities closely bound to each other. For this reason, Canisius College provides a number of programs and services through the Career Center that are designed to help students define their career goals and be well prepared to ensure a successful transition from student life to the world of work. Services that are available include:

Career Counseling: Individual sessions with a career counselor are always available. Students make appointments to discuss career interests, assess skills and interests, determine the best matches between academic major and post-graduate career, review resumes and develop career strategies.

Career Assessment: All students will have access to self-assessment tools, including the Strong Interest Inventory, to assist them in determining the areas of their occupational interests.

Career Library: An extensive collection of career research resources and self-help career-related materials are available to students and alumni.

Workshops: The Career Center collaborates with Residence Life, Student Activities and other divisions of the college to provide workshops on career-related topics such as interview skills, resume writing and job search strategies.

Graduate/Professional Schools Fair: This annual fall semester event provides access to representatives of graduate and professional programs locally, regionally and nationwide from a variety of academic disciplines.

Web-Based Job Posting Bulletin Board: An on-line, web based job bulletin board that lists fulland part-time posi-tions, internships and seasonal and volunteer opportunities.

On-Campus Recruiting, Job Fairs, Career Days: Regularly scheduled events provide access to employers from public, private and non-profit organizations.

Students discover that career services are best used early during the college years. Freshmen and sophomores will find the Career Center an excellent source of information on occupations and majors. Juniors refine their career objectives, identify specific career paths and seek internships, as well as volunteer and job opportunities that will aide in their job search. Seniors can take advantage of a variety of programs, such as on-campus recruiting and networking events that are intended to assist them in obtaining their first professional position.

International Students
Canisius College welcomes international students and appreciates the cultural diversity they offer our student body. Currently our international students are from approximately 30 countries including areas as diverse as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia. The Office of International Student Programs advises international students and assists them with their adjustment to Canisius College and American culture by organizing educational and social programs. To further encourage cultural understanding within the Canisius community, the International Student Programs Office also arranges host families for our international students and organizes an annual International Fest, a celebration of cultural diversity on campus. Other services for international students include an extensive orientation for new students, assistance with immigration regu-lations and special tutorial help in English. The Global Horizons Association, a student organization for American and international students, plans additional activities to promote cultural awareness on campus, and a peer mentor program.

All international students studying on a F1 or J1 Visa are required by the college to purchase a health insurance plan offered by Canisius College. This plan is designed and writ-ten specifically for the health care needs of international students studying in the United States. Information about the required health insurance plan is available in the International Student Programs Office.

Multicultural Programs
A genuine, pluralistic campus fosters respect, equality and under-standing of a mosaic of cultural heritages. Such a campus recognizes the interdependence of cross-cultural student communities and the integrity of each individual. The college aims for all individuals to feel a sense of being partici-pants in the college’s mission and activities, particularly those who have been historically marginalized in America primarily due to the color of their skin.

Multicultural Programs assists this Jesuit campus in providing services for African American, Latino/a American, Asian American and Native American (ALANA) students while educating the entire student population about ALANA cultural patterns and trends in higher education. Multicultural Programs assists students concerning racial perspectives, self-concept issues and participatory involvement within the framework of the campus. Although primarily co-curricular focused, this area also serves students as a referral and support unit with respect to other collegiate matters.

Multicultural Programs provides a place for students to share and discuss cross-cultural experiences and to interpret those experiences. By way of this service, and other support services campus-wide, Canisius College provides students with tools essential for their success in school and in the greater community.