by Gary L Steltermann | Sep 14, 2015 | Faculty
For decades, instructors have used Scantron for quizzes, exams and surveys. But new web-based technologies can save instructors the time and trouble of managing Scantron assessment, while offering more options such as question randomization and instant grading.
On Monday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. in Old Main 119, Mark Gallimore will conduct a workshop introducing Qualtrics, a powerful but easy to use online survey application, ideal for a variety of survey or data collection projects.
On Friday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Old Main 119, the workshop will demonstrate how faculty can build a quiz or exam using Desire2Learn’s on-board quizzes tool. D2L offers a variety of improvements over traditional paper-based assessments.
Sign up for either of these workshops here. Call Mark at Ext. 8353 for any questions about either Qualtrics or Desire2Learn.
Submitted by: Mark Gallimore, academic technology specialist
by Public Relations | Sep 14, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
An article in Saturday’s Buffalo News featured Dr. Allyson Backstrom, her work with Canisius’ pre-med students and the Center for Professional Development’s partnership with the Health Workers Network.
Click here to read the article.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Sep 14, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
If you were unable to attend the President’s Convocation on Wednesday, September 9, it’s now available to watch online.
The President’s Convocation traditionally marks the start of a new academic year. It’s an opportunity for President Hurley to outline his priorities for Canisius in the year ahead, as well as his long-term goals for the college’s future.
In addition to the video, a full transcript of President Hurley’s state-of-the-college address is available to read here: Comments and questions may be submitted here.
Submitted by: Marketing & Communication
by Public Relations | Sep 14, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
Want to be part of history? Then check out the first-ever Canisius produced ESPN3 broadcast from the Koessler Center Tuesday night when your Golden Griffin volleyball team hosts the University at Buffalo. The match is set to begin at 7:04 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to wear blue and gold and bring your “Welcome ESPN3” signs to the contest. There is no admission charge for the event.
If you would like to watch the game, then obtain the Watch ESPN app on your mobile device and catch all the action from home or during your travels.
For additional information, call 888-2977 or 888-8265, or visit www.GoGriffs.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director, external affairs
by Public Relations | Sep 14, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
Congratulations to Erica C. Surbone Sammarco ’00 who has been promoted to associate vice president at Canisius. Sammarco has served as assistant to President John J. Hurley since 2010.
Sammarco acts as chief support for the college’s Strategic Planning Committee, and serves as secretary to the college’s Board of Trustees. She played a critical role in the college’s decennial accreditation process last year. A member of the college’s senior leadership team, Sammarco also plays a key role in new initiatives and projects originating in the president’s office.
“Erica Sammarco is a highly-valued member of the college’s senior leadership,” said President Hurley. “Her promotion to associate vice president reflects the increasingly critical role she is playing in several important college initiatives, including accreditation, strategic planning and coordination of the college’s senior leadership team.”
Previously, Sammarco served as director of corporate and foundation relations at Canisius from 2005 – 2010. In this role, she implemented and managed local, regional, national corporate and foundation relations programs to support college-wide initiatives, with emphasis on the priorities of the college’s $90 million comprehensive campaign, A Legacy of Leadership. In addition, Sammarco secured more than $4 million in grants and commitments from foundation and corporate prospects.
Prior to working at Canisius, Sammarco served as the proposal coordinator at URS Corporation in Buffalo and held senior positions at Lucy Curley & Co., where she prepared state, federal, and private foundation grant proposals for clients.
Sammarco earned a bachelor’s degree in English and psychology, All-College Honors Program, from Canisius College in 2000 and a master’s degree in English from the University of Rochester in 2001.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
