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Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. President 2008 CANISIUS COLLEGE SOFTBALL President of Canisius College since 1993, Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. has successfully moved Canisius into the top ranks of comprehensive colleges and universities in the northeast by raising the bar for academic standards, capital improvements and fundraising. In the last 14 years under Father Cooke’s leadership, Canisius has invested nearly $120 million in 17 capital projects on the Main Street campus. Canisius will remain in the forefront of undergraduate science education with the creation of a world-class, interdisciplinary science center in what is presently the HealthNow building and parking pavilion at 1901 Main Street. The college is scheduled to acquire the building in late 2007 and plans to begin construction of the science center as soon as possible after acquisition of the site. Campus renovations completed during Father Cooke’s tenure also include a complete renovation of the college’s signature classroom building, Old Main, Lyons Hall and the construction of two townhouse complexes, the Village Townhouses on Main Street and the Delavan Townhouses on West Delavan Avenue. Canisius’ newest residence, Eastwood Hall, opened in fall 2005 and is now home to 286 freshman and sophomore students. Father Cooke and Canisius College received high marks in a Buffalo News poll of Western New York leaders which ranked Father Cooke as the second most influential civic leader and the college as the second most influential institution overall in terms of their positive impact on the community. Father Cooke was also recognized by The Buffalo News as one of its Outstanding Citizens for 2001 and named the 2003 Renaissance Man of the Year by the Buffalo Renaissance Foundation (BRF). In 2004, he received the Liberty Bell Award, presented by the Bar Association of Erie Country to recognize service to the community and was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Leadership Hall of Fame as its 2004 Educator of the Year. He received the 2005 Humanitarian Award from Niagara Lutheran Foundation, and the National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC) of Western New York presented Father Cooke with a 2007 Citation Award for his community leadership. Prior to joining the Canisius community, Father Cooke served as executive and academic vice president of John Carroll University. Born in New York and raised in Hoboken, N.J., Father Cooke received a bachelor of arts degree from Fordham University in 1960; a Licentiate in philosophy from Loyola Seminary, Shrub Oak, in 1961; master’s degrees in teaching and philosophy in 1962 and 1965; respectively, from Fordham; advanced theology degrees from Woodstock College in 1967 and Yale University in 1968; and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1971. Author of numerous scholarly articles and book reviews, Father Cooke is assistant editor of the International Philosophical Quarterly. He is currently a member of the board of trustees of Fordham University and a member of the finance committee of the New York Province of the Society of Jesus. Canisius Administration Dr. Ellen Conley Vice President for Student Affairs Ellen O. Conley, PhD, a member of the Canisius Community since 1970, was named vice president for student affairs in 1998. One of her many accomplishments in her new role includes spearheading the upgrade of the athletics program at the college. Dr. Conley earned a bachelor’s degree from Slippery Rock State College (1967), advanced education degrees from the University of Pittsburgh (1968) and Buffalo State (1973) and a doctorate in higher education from the University at Buffalo (1981). During her tenure as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Conley supported the formation of the School of Education and Human Services, developed a mentoring program for new faculty, initiated the development of majors in criminal justice and environmental science and guided the initiative to implement a Master of Science in Organizational Communication and Development. She also established the Fine Arts Department and facilitated the development of MusiCanisius, which has since evolved into the ArtsCanisius program. While acting dean, she coordinated the promotion of the school’s graduate education program to the Canadian market and guided the implementation of the Master in Sport Administration. From 1987-89, Dr. Conley was the assistant director of athletics for women’s sports and financial aid, and from 1987-90, she was the athletic scholarship coordinator. Under her direction, the women’s athletic program was formed and grew from one club level team to seven varsity teams. In addition, she implemented and monitored an athletic scholarship program for men’s and women’s non-revenue producing sports. From 1982-1990 Dr. Conley served as chair of the undergraduate Physical Education Major Program and Coordinator of the Physical Education Graduate Program. In 1989, she developed alternative curricular tracks for physical education majors to enhance enrollment, and in 1986, she co-wrote the New York State Professional Preparation Council’s position paper for “Strengthening Teaching in New York State.” 28
WWW.GOGRIFFS.COM Athletic Administration Bill Maher Director of Athletics Bill Maher, a 1989 graduate of Canisius College, addresses the media at a press conference in the Koessler Athletic Center. Since his hiring in May 2005, six athletic teams have won a conference or regional championship. The Maher File Personal Birthplace: Avon, N.Y. Family: Wife Kristin, sons Danny and David EDUcation Canisius College (B.A. 1989) East Stroudsburg University (M.S. 1990) Career Canisius College (2005-Present) - Director of Athletics University at Buffalo (1998-2005) - Interim Athletic Director - Senior Associate Athletic Director - Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance Canisius College (1991-1998) - Assistant AD for Compliance - Director of Intramurals and Facility Supervisor Named Director of Athletics in May 2005, Bill Maher is in his third year back in the Blue and Gold. Since taking over at Canisius, six athletic teams won conference or regional championships, with the 2007 softball team advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in 13 seasons while the 2006 men’s lacrosse team earned a share of its first regular-season MAAC Championship. The 2006 volleyball team set a program record for victories, and the 2007 baseball squad made its first MAAC Tournament appearance since 1994. The synchronized swimming program won its 10th consecutive ECAC Championship in 2007. Thirty-four student-athletes have earned all-league honors, nine have won conference player or rookie of the year awards and 14 were voted to all-tournament teams. On the academic level during the past two years, 141 student-athletes were named to the MAAC All-Academic Honor Roll, while 24 hockey players made the Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team and eight synchronized swimmers were honored as U.S. Synchro Academic All-Americans. Canisius has had four student-athletes recognized on the district level as ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA All- “At Canisius College, we are creating an environment that allows our student-athletes the opportunity to earn their degrees, achieve success in their athletic careers and grow as young men and women so they can take the next step in their adult lives.” - Bill Maher Academic. At the start of the 2007- 08 academic year, he will begin a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Management Council and will also serve on the MAAC’s Marketing Committee. A Canisius graduate and former assistant athletic director at the school, Maher spent seven years at the University at Buffalo and served as the Bulls’ interim athletic director from 2003-05. During his tenure as the interim athletic director at Buffalo, Maher helped UB Athletics oversee $3.6 million in capital improvements to its athletic facilities, restructure the school’s Blue & White Club fund drive for athletics, which generated $1 million during the 2003-04 season, and develop marketing campaigns which increased attendance at athletic events. He also oversaw the development of the men’s basketball program, which set a school record for victories and earned the first postseason bid in school history with an invitation to the 2005 National Invitation Tournament. Under his watch, the Bulls’ RPI increased from 284 in 2003 to as high as 34 during the 2004-05 season. Maher was a four-year letterwinner on the Canisius College football team from 1985-88 and earned All-America honorable mention honors as a senior. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Canisius in 1989 and his master’s degree in sport management from East Stroudsburg University in 1990. Following an internship with the New York Knicks, Maher returned to Canisius in 1991, becoming the assistant athletic director for compliance in 1994. He became the director of compliance at the University at Buffalo in 1998, where he moved up the ranks and was named senior associate athletic director in 2002. In that role, he managed the day-to-day operations of the Division of Athletics, including the direct supervision of Buffalo’s football and men’s and women’s basketball programs, in addition to the office of compliance and the office of student-athlete services. Maher resides in East Amherst with his wife, Kristin, and sons, Danny and David. 29
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