Daemen College
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Daemen College is a liberal arts college
located on Main Street in Amherst, New York
.
college
that also offers graduate programs in health care and education(Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Masters of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Masters of Science in Education/Special Education).
and Physical Therapy
programs, for which the school has a nationwide reputation. A significant number of students in these two departments are from outside of Western New York
.
There are more than thirty undergraduate programs and six graduate programs at the school.
Daemen now offers a degree in animation, and has both a partnership an an articulation agreement with Max the Mutt Animation School in Toronto, Ontario.
program established for students with neurological disorders who would have had difficulty in a public college. The school will be located in the former George L. Lowry Middle School building and its accompanying 9 acres (36,421.7 m²) in North Tonawanda, New York
. The school will offer a two-year program for students with neurobiological disorders such as high functioning autism
, Tourette syndrome
, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder. Individuals with violent histories are not candidates. The school is designed to educate the academically gifted who have neurobiological disorders. The middle school
was closed down after the 2003-2004 school year due to budget and claims that the building was not maintained properly. The property was subsequently bought from the city by Gersh Management Services for a sum of $700,000 (this was the lowest of the three offered bids because it was the only offer that did not require tax deferment). Gersh also owns another school in New York State, Gersh Academy, which provides the same support for younger children.
Gersh College is expected to open no later than September 2007 and plans to open with a partnership with nearby Daemen College in Amherst
.
. With the anticipated decline in participation in the NAIA, Daemen is currently pursuing membership to NCAA Division II status. This represents significant growth for the College's athletics program which have achieved national recognition for Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball and Men's Basketball. Daemen has recently hired a new athletic director and a compliance professional in support of the application for NCAA DII.
MusicalFare Theatre is located on the campus of Daemen College. The theatre is housed in a small theatre near the Getzville Road entrance to the campus and the recently built modern student housing and brings professional regional theatre productions to campus which are open at reduced rates for students, alumni, faculty and staff while encouraging members of the community to enjoy quality productions by a professional staff. Active participants in the Daemen Community, the theatre share resources with the College and has several administrators from the College on their governing and community boards. More information about the theatre may be found at http://www.musicalfare.com/
- Chairwoman of the County Legislature in Erie County, New York
Mary Ann Esposito
- Creator/host of Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito, America's longest-running cooking program
Sue Falsone - Physical Therapist for the Los Angeles Dodgers
is the first female physical therapist in Major League baseball.
Ayke Agus
- violinist who studied under Jascha Heifetz
MaryEllen Elia - Superintendent of Schools, Hillsborough County Public Schools
(Tampa), Florida, 2005 to present.
Liberal arts college
A liberal arts college is one with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences.Students in the liberal arts generally major in a particular discipline while receiving exposure to a wide range of academic subjects, including sciences as well as the traditional...
located on Main Street in Amherst, New York
Amherst, New York
Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 122,366. This represents an increase of 5.0% from the 2000 census. The town is named for Jeffrey Amherst, a British Army officer of the colonial period...
.
History
Daemen was founded in 1947 as Rosary Hill College for women by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, headed by Mother Magdalene Daemen. The school graduated its first male alumnus in 1968, and changed its name in 1976 to honor the foundress of the order which founded Rosary Hill College. Currently, Daemen is a non-sectarian four-year liberal artsLiberal arts
The term liberal arts refers to those subjects which in classical antiquity were considered essential for a free citizen to study. Grammar, Rhetoric and Logic were the core liberal arts. In medieval times these subjects were extended to include mathematics, geometry, music and astronomy...
college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
that also offers graduate programs in health care and education(Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Masters of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Masters of Science in Education/Special Education).
Programs
Of particular interest to many prospective students are the Physician AssistantPhysician assistant
A physician assistant/associate ' is a healthcare professional trained and licensed to practice medicine with limited supervision by a physician.-General description:...
and Physical Therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
programs, for which the school has a nationwide reputation. A significant number of students in these two departments are from outside of Western New York
Western New York
Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York. It includes the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs, as well as the outlying rural areas of the Great Lakes lowlands, the Genesee Valley, and the Southern Tier. Some historians, scholars and others...
.
There are more than thirty undergraduate programs and six graduate programs at the school.
Curriculum
Daemen College is unique for its Core Curriculum, which is competency-based. Students who graduate from the College are expected to master critical thinking and creative problem solving, literacy in information and multi-media technology, communication skills, affective judgment, moral and ethical discernment, contextual competency, and civic responsibility. Also notable is Daemen's integration of service learning into the Core Curriculum.Daemen now offers a degree in animation, and has both a partnership an an articulation agreement with Max the Mutt Animation School in Toronto, Ontario.
Mission statement
- The mission of Daemen College is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly complex world. Founded on the principle that education should elevate human dignity and foster civic responsibility and compassion, the college seeks to integrate the intellectual qualities acquired through study of the liberal arts with the education necessary for professional accomplishment. This integration which recognizes equal value in liberal studies and professional programs aims at preparing graduates who are dedicated to the health and well-being of both their local and global communities.
- With a Daemen education students will acquire the skill to solve problems creatively and think critically. They will be comfortable with diversity and will recognize the importance of a global perspective. They will be able to work with others and be invigorated by environments that present challenges and demand innovation. Daemen students are expected to be active participants in their own education and informed citizens who understand that learning is a life-long journey.
- At the heart of Daemen's integrated learning experience is the relationship that can develop between the college's faculty and its students. Daemen prides itself on maintaining a student-centered atmosphere and a close professional and collaborative association among all members of the college community. Assisted by a supportive faculty, Daemen students are encouraged to pursue goals beyond their initial expectations, to respond to academic challenges, and to develop habits of mind that enrich their lives and their community.
Gersh Experience
Gersh College is a collegeCollege
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
program established for students with neurological disorders who would have had difficulty in a public college. The school will be located in the former George L. Lowry Middle School building and its accompanying 9 acres (36,421.7 m²) in North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 31,568 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is named after Tonawanda Creek, its south border...
. The school will offer a two-year program for students with neurobiological disorders such as high functioning autism
Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their...
, Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by multiple physical tics and at least one vocal tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane...
, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder. Individuals with violent histories are not candidates. The school is designed to educate the academically gifted who have neurobiological disorders. The middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
was closed down after the 2003-2004 school year due to budget and claims that the building was not maintained properly. The property was subsequently bought from the city by Gersh Management Services for a sum of $700,000 (this was the lowest of the three offered bids because it was the only offer that did not require tax deferment). Gersh also owns another school in New York State, Gersh Academy, which provides the same support for younger children.
Gersh College is expected to open no later than September 2007 and plans to open with a partnership with nearby Daemen College in Amherst
Amherst, New York
Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 122,366. This represents an increase of 5.0% from the 2000 census. The town is named for Jeffrey Amherst, a British Army officer of the colonial period...
.
Sports and recreation
Daemen sports teams are the Wildcats, formerly the Warriors, members of the NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
. With the anticipated decline in participation in the NAIA, Daemen is currently pursuing membership to NCAA Division II status. This represents significant growth for the College's athletics program which have achieved national recognition for Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball and Men's Basketball. Daemen has recently hired a new athletic director and a compliance professional in support of the application for NCAA DII.
MusicalFare Theatre is located on the campus of Daemen College. The theatre is housed in a small theatre near the Getzville Road entrance to the campus and the recently built modern student housing and brings professional regional theatre productions to campus which are open at reduced rates for students, alumni, faculty and staff while encouraging members of the community to enjoy quality productions by a professional staff. Active participants in the Daemen Community, the theatre share resources with the College and has several administrators from the College on their governing and community boards. More information about the theatre may be found at http://www.musicalfare.com/
Notable alumni and faculty
Lynn MarinelliLynn Marinelli
Lynn Marinelli is the Democratic Chairwoman of the County Legislature in Erie County, New York. She was first elected Legislature Chairwoman in 2006, after serving two years as Majority Leader. She was succeeded as Legislature Chair by Barbara Miller-Williams....
- Chairwoman of the County Legislature in Erie County, New York
Mary Ann Esposito
Mary Ann Esposito
Mary Ann Esposito is the host and creator of the television program, Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito, which has been on the air since 1989 and is America's longest-running cooking program....
- Creator/host of Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito, America's longest-running cooking program
Sue Falsone - Physical Therapist for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
is the first female physical therapist in Major League baseball.
Ayke Agus
Ayke Agus
Ayke Agus is a classical Violinist and Pianist, known primarily through her longtime collaboration with the violinist Jascha Heifetz...
- violinist who studied under Jascha Heifetz
Jascha Heifetz
Jascha Heifetz was a violinist, born in Vilnius, then Russian Empire, now Lithuania. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time.- Early life :...
MaryEllen Elia - Superintendent of Schools, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida is a school district headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It is more commonly referred to as the School District of Hillsborough County, or SDHC....
(Tampa), Florida, 2005 to present.