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Tiffin University
Tiffin University seal.png
MottoSine Audacia Nullum Praemium
Motto in English
Without risk, there is no gain
TypePrivate university
Established1888
PresidentLillian Schumacher
Academic staff
71 full-time, 287 adjunct
Administrative staff
213 full-time
Students3,013
Undergraduates1,471 (on campus)
Location
Tiffin, Ohio
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban
130 acres (53 ha)
|u}}rs          Green and gold
NicknameDragons
MascotBlaze the Dragon
Websitewww.tiffin.edu
Tiffin University logo.png

Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio. It was founded in 1888[1] and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[2] The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the main campus in Tiffin, Ohio; the University of Bucharest in Romania; and several locations in Ohio, including the Cleveland, Toledo, and Fremont areas, as well as online.

History

Tiffin University began as a Commercial College, affiliated for 30 years with Heidelberg College, as a financially independent and separate division or college. It taught the business courses typically found in the popular commercial colleges of the day.

After breaking with Heidelberg College in 1917, the institution relocated to downtown Tiffin. It developed a full four-year curriculum, then added graduate programs, and has been accredited.

Academics

Main Classroom Building

Tiffin University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of on-campus, off-campus, and online formats. TU consists of three academic schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences. The Richard C. Pfeiffer Library houses a growing collection of books supporting the university's curriculum. The library is a member of OPAL and OhioLink, which provides online access to a vast collection of books, eBooks, and databases, as well as books from any of the 90 other libraries.

Graduate programs

Tiffin University graduate programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Humanities (MH), Master of Science (MS) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ). It also offers a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change utilizing an online format and contains limited residency requirements.

Accreditation

Tiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Master of Business Administration program is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, the European Council for Business Education, and the education partnership is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.[3]

Campus life

Tiffin's main campus is 130 acres (52.6 ha) enclosed in Tiffin, Ohio, the county seat of Seneca County, in northwestern Ohio. The campus is located on the west side of Tiffin, within a half mile of downtown Tiffin.

Architecture

The campus environment includes over 25 buildings with a blend of traditional historic and modern structures.

Greek life

Tiffin University's Greek life includes:[4]

Athletics

The Tiffin Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).

Music

Tiffin University's music program consists of more than 15% of the campus population participating in groups that specialize in popular and commercial styles of music, and also in traditional large bands, small groups, and one choir. Students have to audition to become a music major. Prospective students are not required to have prior musical experience for acceptance. The majority of student musicians are music majors, and most receive scholarships for their music activities. Scholarships vary. TU also offers a degree in commercial music in which students focus on popular, jazz, rock, hip-hop, and other commercial styles, and has received some recognition for its pop a cappella and vocal jazz groups, and for incorporating hip-hop performance into its music ensembles. All TU music majors have access 24 hours to Practice rooms. Most of the computers on campus can access free music notation and production software and have liberal access to the school's multiple digital audio workstations for both their academic and independent music production activities. The music department is run by Brad Rees.

Notable alumni

  • Boris Bede, Canadian football player[10]
  • Rex Damschroder, member of Ohio House of Representatives[11]
  • Greg Freeman, football player [12]
  • Gary R. Heminger, president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum[13][14]
  • Chris Ivory, former NFL running back and 2015 Pro Bowl selection[15]
  • Walt Jean, former professional American football player (1922–1927)[16]
  • Joe Macko, former professional baseball player.[17]
  • Jeffrey McClain, member of the Ohio House of Representatives [18]
  • Antonio Pipkin, Canadian football player for the Montreal Alouettes[19]
  • Nate Washington, former NFL wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers[20]
  • George Whitfield, Jr., personal coach for NFL and NCAA quarterbacks[21]
  • Sandra Williams, member of the Ohio House of Representatives [22]

References

  1. Oliver Jr., J (2003). Cradles of Conscience. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
  2. Higher Learning Commission
  3. [1]
  4. "Greek Life | Tiffin University". Tiffin.edu. http://www.tiffin.edu/greek/. 
  5. "Phi Theta Pi | Tiffin University". Tiffin.edu. http://www.tiffin.edu/greek/fraternities/phi-theta-pi/. 
  6. "Theta Eta Omicron | Tiffin University". Tiffin.edu. http://www.tiffin.edu/greek/fraternities/theta-eta-omicron/. 
  7. "Home". Alphaiota.org. http://www.alphaiota.org. 
  8. "Sigma Delta Sigma | Tiffin University". Tiffin.edu. http://www.tiffin.edu/greek/sororities/sigma-delta-sigma/. 
  9. "Zeta Pi Beta". 7 July 2017. http://www.tiffin.edu/greek/sororities/zeta-pi-beta/. 
  10. "Argos sign kicker/punter Boris Bede to extension" (in en). 2020-12-31. https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/31/argos-sign-kicker-punter-boris-bede-extension/. 
  11. "Rex Arthur Damschroder". Ballotpedia. http://ballotpedia.org/Rex_Arthur_Damschroder. 
  12. "Tiffin University Athletics - 1998 Class". Gotiffindragons.com. 1996-07-24. http://www.gotiffindragons.com/f/Athletic_Info/1998_Class.php. 
  13. Gary R. Heminger. "Gary R. Heminger: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=6450091&ticker=MRO. 
  14. "Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Gary R. Heminger". Marathonpetroleum.com. https://www.marathonpetroleum.com/About_MPC/Corporate_Profile/Board_of_Directors/Gary_R_Heminger/. 
  15. "Chris Ivory Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - New York Jets - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 1988-03-22. http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13587/chris-ivory. 
  16. "Walt Jean Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". databaseFootball.com. http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=JEANWAL01. 
  17. "Tiffin University Athletics - 2010 Class". Gotiffindragons.com. http://www.gotiffindragons.com/f/Athletic_Info/2010_Class.php. 
  18. "Jeffrey McClain". Ballotpedia. http://ballotpedia.org/Jeffrey_McClain. 
  19. "Tiffin University QB Pipkin signs with Cardinals" (in en). https://advertiser-tribune.com/news/216546/tiffin-university-qb-pipkin-signs-with-cardinals/. 
  20. Fann, Joe. "Tennessee Titans: Nate Washington". Titansonline.com. http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/nate-washington/54d4a869-8f16-41e6-849d-6e52122ca582/. 
  21. "QB guru George Whitfield's resume called into question in report". FOX Sports. 2014-06-04. http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/george-whitfield-qb-coach-afl-060414. 
  22. "Sandra Williams". Ballotpedia. http://ballotpedia.org/Sandra_Williams. 

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