DCP Newsletter (June, 2009) by Tiffin University

May/June 2009

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ERICK BILLUPS

Degree Completion Student Spotlight Erick Billups is from Cleveland, Ohio and attended Tiffin’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice program at the Cuyahoga Community College-West location. He graduated in August of 2008 with a GPA of 3.4. We recently caught up with Erick to see how he is doing.

TU: Why did you choose Tiffin’s degree completion program?

EB: The first thing that caught my eye was how affordable Tiffin University was compared to other Criminal Justice schools. I also thought the course descriptions were interesting and really pertained to the field. I wanted a seated program close to home and was thrilled to learn I could take classes at a Tri-C campus. I had already earned my Associate’s degree from Tri-C and was very comfortable with that environment. Tiffin’s program requirements were very compatible with Tri-C’s which meant I didn’t have to take a lot of additional courses.

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TU: What did you like about the program while you were attending class?

I truly believe you can do anything if you put your mind to it and don’t give up.

EB: To me the fast pace was excellent because I am a go-getter. I also liked the instructors who were very professional, welleducated, and had a lot of experience in the field. The one-day-a-week format was also ideal because I could work full-time and still attend classes on Saturday mornings. It was a very convenient program.

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TU: Did you face any challenges while you were in our program?

EB: The Statistics class was tough because Math is not my favorite subject. I was able to get through it, though, with the help of my classmates and instructor. I truly believe you can do anything if you put your mind to it and don’t give up.

TU: When you graduated, did the BCJ degree help you?

EB: Yes. I took a lot of police exams and earned anywhere from 5 to 10 additional points just for having a BCJ. It also made me stand out as a candidate because most people did not have a degree. I also learned quite a bit about the Criminal Justice field that I could use in interviews.

TU: What are you doing now?

EB: In May I will be entering the Ohio State Patrol Academy. Once I complete that I will be an Ohio State Trooper. This is one of my lifetime dreams.

TU: Do you have any other goals for the future?

EB: Yes. After I graduate from the Ohio State Patrol Academy I will obtain my M.A . in Homeland Security from Tiffin University. My Master’s will qualify me to teach college courses which I have always dreamed of doing. I also want to run my own security/investigations business. I want to become an expert on various types of fraud so I will become a Certified Fraud Examiner.

financial aid reminder You are now able to file your 2009-10 FAFSA. As soon as you have completed and filed your 2008 Federal Tax Return you should file your FAFSA for the new academic year. To complete your FAFSA, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will also need your Federal PIN. If you don’t remember your PIN, you can request a new one at www.pin.ed.gov. It is important that you enter Tiffin University’s school code, 003121, prior to submitting the FAFSA. Are you completing your degree soon? If so, make sure that everything is in order with the Financial Aid office so you won’t be delayed in receiving your diploma. If you have received Federal loans while enrolled at TU, you will need to complete “exit counseling.” This is a requirement for graduation and must be completed. Exit counseling can be completed by going to https://tunet.tiffin.edu/ics/admissions/financial_aid/student_loan_counselling.jnz and clicking the second option, Exit Counseling. Ashley Runion Financial Aid Counselor (800) 968-6446, ext. 3452 Fax: 419-443-5006 RunionA@tiffin.edu

Congratulations To Our Degree Completion Students who were eligible to walk at the graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 2, 2009! Bachelor of Business Administration Students:

Bo Adair Crystal Adams Diana Akers Luay Alnazer Zachary Alt Linda Amburgy Eryn Arnold Paul Borer Robert Brassell Eric Brough Mynetta Brower Wendy Carr Nikhil Chand Clara Chilupe Loraine Coutcher Jean Cox Raymond Dayringer Cheryl Denny Kurt Detterman Cryshanna Dickerson Nicole DiGiandomenico Matthew Dotson Carrie DuBois Michelle Dunn Kathleen Durflinger Jordan Eilrich Evelyn Evans Erica Eze Spencer Fayer Tammy Fillinger Renee Gardner Michele Gaw Cora Gilbert Amparo Gil Arecia Goss Greta Guimond Jennifer Gyde

Kristi Hart Lesley Hawrylak Grant Heminger Jody Hertel Sarah Hicks Idreea Hill Carole Holder Shannon Holewinski Brent Huston Barbara Jackson Sene Jackson Desa Jacobs Suprena Johnson Laverne Jones Seteria Jones Paula Kancler Victoria Kohlhorst Kelly Kranz Melanie Lee Billie Lewis Jennifer Mantle Jacqueline Marty Nicole Mathiesen Vanessa McKissick Angela McLaughlin Tamara McLeod Marlow Morris Timothy Petersen Diane Phelps Geri Pietrolungo Charles Popovich Bryan Quijas Traci Reedy Ann Reiter Jennifer Rich Clarissa Rodriguez

Mary Rohrbaugh Kim Samstag Scott Schiller Benjamin Schramm Kellie Sears Chauneecy Sinkfield Annette Soule Rachael Stephens Jessica Susor Eric Sweat Sandra Taylor Rachael Thompson Nicholos Thorbahn Adam Toney Janet Tornow Tracy Troxel Ronda Valentine Amanda Vereshack Monica Verhoff Thomas Vliek Marlowe Wadley Teresa Wammes Laura Waun Allison Wegman Shannon Weller Kasi West

David Willets Dixie Williams Recellanese Williams Tiffany Wood Rosa Woodland

Bachelor of Criminal Justice students: Fatima Addo Nicholas Baker Zachary Bateson April Bell William Booth Ronica Broadus Danielle Broderick

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Mesha Brown Ryan Burkholder Dean Butler John Cardelle Michael Cortez Sean Coyle Faneia Creagh Melissa DeMoe Lindsay Dudas Jill Dunlevy Jolene Edgar Nicole Escalante Julie Evans Travis Ford Maggie French Tiffany Gardinier Scott Gelbaugh Scott Goddard Michael Hakeos Phillip Hartman Robin Hunt Ashantia Jones Thomas Kennedy Jennifer King Amber Koser Judith LeGarde Diana Leslie Consuela Lewis Jamie Lockwood James Lutz Christine Mateyka Jennifer Maxwell John Meyer Todd Meyers Robin Moses John Newsom Katie Nowak Valerie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Steven Parkinson Sam Prond Lindsey Pullen Michael Quirk Kirsten Rahrig

Chad Reichenbach Ashley Runion Scott Rush Kristin Russo Ashley Santangelo John Schmidt Bryan Shaw Michael Siesky George Snyder Ronnie Spence Paula Stanton Tina Stewart James Takishita Jameka Thompson William Tolly Kelly Tribout Jodi Trumpower Rochelle Weathers Sarah Werner Rebecca White David Yeoman

Financial Aid seminars Ashley Runion, Financial Aid Counselor for Degree Completion Program students will be providing Financial Aid Seminars once a month. All are welcome to attend and no pre-registration is required.. Financial Aid 101: Understanding your financial aid (at TU)! May 27th at 7:15 p.m. and May 28th at 12:15 p.m. Financial Aid of Non-Module Courses (Pre-requisites) June 24th at 7:15 p.m. and June 25th at 12:15 p.m. All sessions will last approximately one-half hour. To attend seminars you will need an internet connected computer and a telephone (toll free in the USA). To access the seminars use the following information: Website: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/279489688 Meeting ID: 279-489-688

Audio: 1 888-824-5783 (USA) +1 617-213-8002 (International) Participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pass code: 49144065

Ashley Runion Financial Aid Counselor (800) 968-6446, ext. 3452 Fax: 419-443-5006 RunionA@tiffin.edu

DCP Updates Amy Wood has been promoted to the Director of Academic Centers for the Degree Completion Program. In her new role she will oversee all eight academic centers throughout the state of Ohio: Cincinnati, Columbus, Elyria, Fremont, Toledo, Tri-C Metro, Tri-C East, and the Tri-C West Academic Centers. Amy was previously the Director of the Columbus Academic Center and a Financial Aid Counselor within the university. Jeremy Marinis is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. In Jeremy’s new responsibilities with the Degree Completion Program he will oversee all recruiting and student services of online students. Jeremy also oversees the operations of the Undergraduate office. Jeremy has previously worked in the Graduate Admissions Office and as a Football coach for the university. Derrick Hannah has been promoted to the Interim Director of the Columbus Academic Center. Derrick previously served as the Online Degree Completion Representative within the university. Derrick is very excited about his new role and responsibilities as a Director of one of our Academic Centers.

Erica Fouty is the other new Graduate Assistant in Degree Completion Admissions, also taking on the role of Online Admissions Representative. Erica is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Justice Administration. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Communications from Heidelberg University. In her spare time, she enjoys running, tanning, swimming, playing on Xbox Live and World of Warcraft. She loves to watch Adult Swim and Rock of Love with Brett Michaels! Katrina Schumacker is one of two new Graduate Assistant’s in Degree Completion Admissions, taking on the role of Online Admissions Representative. She is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Tiffin University. In May 2008 she graduated from Tiffin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and National Security and then joined the Tiffin University staff as a Graduate Assistant. She has worked with many departments at Tiffin University and can bring that knowledge towards helping those who want to enroll at Tiffin. Being the youngest of four and being the last of her siblings to live in Ohio she hopes to live and retire in the great state of Georgia. Her passions are learning new things, reading, and sports. She firmly believes that Sports Center and the Discovery Channel are the only two channels that have anything worth watching on TV. She is also an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers and will support them even when they are not doing well…which happens a lot!

Have you completed your co-curricular hours? Each student needs to complete 26 Co-Curricular hours (13 personal and 13 service) to meet the graduation requirement. It is best to have all hours completed by April 15th of your expected year of graduation to ensure that there will not be a delay in receiving your diploma. Personal Development - One unit of credit is awarded for a total of at least 13 hours of participation in personal development seminars, workshops, and activities that have been sanctioned by the Co-Curricular Committee. These include wellness development topics, such as drug and alcohol abuse, stress, diet, interpersonal relations, and spirituality; professional development topics, such as interviewing, etiquette, resume writing, and career exploration; cultural development activities, such as visits to art exhibits, musical and theatre productions, and the TU International Dinner; and leadership development topics, such as conflict resolution, diversity, communication, and goal setting. Service Learning - One unit of credit is awarded for a total of at least 13 hours of participation in projects that have been approved by the Co-Curricular Committee and that provide volunteer service to Tiffin University, the community, or national or international organizations, such as Peace work, the United Nations, Habitat for Humanity, etc. How does one check their Co-Curricular Hours? • Click Co-Curricular at Tiffin from the link on the left-hand rail bar at the TU portal • Scroll down to the middle of the screen and follow the directions to enter the Co-Curricular database • Upon entering the database, use your social security number as your Student ID (no dashes)

eCollege The University has partnered with eCollege, the premier online academic delivery system, to provide students with a much-upgraded teaching portal. All DCP online courses are taught using eCollege. Should you have questions regarding eCollege, check with your advisor or contact the eCollege Help Desk at 1-866-664-6988.

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