Canisius Pedagogy Primer Podcast

Dr. Mary Becker: Collaboration in Business Education

Dr. Mary Becker is Assistant Professor in Finance, in the Richard J. Wehle School of Business at Canisius University.  In Dr. Becker's courses, students learn the practices of institutional finance through collaborative exercises.  These problem-solving activities closely simulate processes within real-world financial institutions.  In this episode, Professor Becker discusses the challenges of group work assignments, and also the methods she has honed over several years that support effective, engaging student collaboration.  Dr. Mary Becker at Canisius University [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/richard-j-wehle-school-business/faculty-and-staff/mary-j-becker]   Richard J. Wehle School of Business [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/richard-j-wehle-school-business]   Finance (Undergraduate) Program at Canisius University [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/finance]

Game Based Pedagogy

Dr. Jonathan Lawrence, Associate Professor in Religious Studies, is joined by recent Canisius graduates Mylan Hawkins and Abby Bradley to discuss the use of historical simulation games in their recent classes.  Dr. Lawrence uses Reacting to the Past series games to teach concepts in the study of world religions, as well as critical analysis skills common across the liberal arts.  He has written a game focused on Jesuit history, appropriate at Canisius College but also any course where perspectives on religion intersect with social class and political institutions.  Hawkins and Bradley provide valuable student perspectives: it is fun to learn this way, but it was also challenging.  Game-based learning makes rigorous demands on students' research, analysis, and presentations skills, as well as creativity, emotional intelligence and collegiality.  At the same time, it compels students to consider the relationship between their cultures and experiences in the present, and people's problems and choices in the past.  Along the way, they encountered plenty of surprises, too!   Relevant Links and Resources Dr. Jonathan Lawrence  [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/college-arts-sciences/faculty-and-staff/jonathan-d-lawrence]  Reacting to the Past Consortium [https://reactingconsortium.org/]  Course Catalog: Religious Studies at Canisius [https://catalog.canisius.edu/undergraduate/courses/rst/]

First Year Experience

We discuss Canisius University's First Year Experience (FYE) program, with directors Tracy Callaghan and Dr. Jennifer Desiderio, and Lead FYE Peer Mentor Mason Bowes.  The FYE is a foundational course for most of the university's new students, and a crucial set of resources to help Golden Griffins start strong in their academic career. Relevant Links and Resources First Year Experience at Canisius College [https://catalog.canisius.edu/undergraduate/courses/fye/] Tracy Callaghan (in the Griff Center for Student Success) [https://www.canisius.edu/student-experience/griff-center-student-success/student-development-academic-success-team] Dr. Jennifer Desiderio [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/college-arts-sciences/faculty-and-staff/jennifer-desiderio] Mason Bowes [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-bowes-8562b126a]

Matthew Gracie and Dr. Justin Del Vecchio: Cybersecurity Prospects and Practices

We are joined by Dr. Justin Del Vecchio and Matthew Gracie, both faculty in the Department of Quantitative Sciences and the Cybersecurity graduate program.  They discuss the possibilities for cybersecurity students and graduates, and some day-to-day aspects of work for cybersecurity professionals.  They also offer advice on keeping current in cybersecurity issues, and great practices for the rest of us to keep our digital data, work, and life secure from intrusion or loss.    Relevant Links and Resources Cybersecurity Program at Canisius [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/programs/graduate/cybersecurity] Dr. Justin Del Vecchio [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/college-arts-sciences/faculty-and-staff/justin-del-vecchio-phd] Matthew Gracie  [https://twitter.com/InfosecGoon](@infosecgoon on Twitter) Security Onion Solutions [https://securityonionsolutions.com/] Infosec 716 [https://www.meetup.com/Infosec-716/?_cookie-check=PxP75oUbp-g1mBH7] BSides Buffalo [https://www.bsidesbuffalo.org/]

Jennifer Patrick: Preparing Students for Business School (and Professional Life)

Jennifer Patrick, Director of Executive Education and Leadership in the Richard J. Wehle School of Business at Canisius College, discusses the Leadership and Professional Development Certificate.  A foundational feature of a Wehle School education, the LPD program helps students find their professional personality, and hone learning, communication, organization, and self-expression skills essential for success as team members, leaders, and entrepreneurs.   Relevant Links and Resources Leadership and Professional Development Certificate. [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/programs/graduate/mba/wehle-leadership-professional-development-certificate] Richard J. Wehle School of Business [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/richard-j-wehle-school-business] Jennifer Patrick at Canisius College [https://www.canisius.edu/academics/our-schools/richard-j-wehle-school-business/faculty-and-staff/jennifer-m-patrick-mba-01]