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KEITH SMITH Degree Completion Faculty Spotlight
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS | 2
Title: Adjunct Professor
ANNOUNCEMENTS | 3 DEGREE COMPLETION GRADUATES | 4-5 RENEW YOUR FAFSA | 5 DCP REFERRAL PROGRAM | 6 NEWS AND EVENTS | 7 DCP STAFF | 8
What is your educational background? I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from University of Georgia, MBA in Executive Management from Ashland University, and I am currently enrolled at Northcentral University working on my PhD in Business Administration.
There is so much to gain from your professors and classmates
Tell us about your work experience. I have worked the last 9 years in higher education, the last 6 with Tiffin University. Prior to teaching, I served in roles as a post-secondary academic administrator, including Academic Center Director at the Tiffin University - Mentor Academic Center. In addition to teaching, I currently operate Arch Concepts, which is my Business & Life Coaching practice (www.archcoaching.com).
beyond the academic content discussed in the classroom.
Founded in 1888, Tiffin University is proud to offer a personal and practical education for motivated, professionally focused students who want real-world
How long have you been teaching for Tiffin University? I have been teaching for Tiffin University for about 5 years.
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KEITH SMITH
Degree Completion Faculty Spotlight (continued from page 1)
What courses do you teach? Which do you enjoy teaching the most? MGT 301 Organizational Behavior MGT 321 Operations Management MGT 495 Strategic Management MGT 468 Action Research Project MGT 404 Organizational Theory COM 441 Organizational Communication MKT 355 Marketing Management I enjoy teaching Organizational Behavior the most, with my experience in business & life coaching, my desire is to help the students believe they can transform themselves and live the life they want.
What are your interests and hobbies? I am an avid golfer, softball player, enjoy competing in duathlons/triathlons, and like to read crime dramas. I also have 2 lovely young daughters that keep me on my toes.
What advice do you have for students who are studying in the BCJ program? I advise students to engage their professors and classmates as much as possible. My favorite part of teaching is the interaction with students, and I am sure it is that way with most professors. There is so much to gain from your professors and classmates beyond the academic content discussed in the classroom. Spend time getting to know your professors and do not spend a moment thinking we are “too busy� to talk to you. I have found that strong relationships tend to open many more doors that otherwise would be closed.
Attention All Students If you still have outstanding courses that need to be completed in order to fulfill your non-module course requirements, please be reminded that the next Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University term runs from July 6 through August 22, 2010. If you would like to take classes through Ivy Bridge College at this time, please contact your DCP Advisor for registration assistance. \\Thales\users\Home\StrongJ\Summer 2010 schedule associate online-Registrar.pdf
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Staff & Student Highlights Kristyn Wilkins, Interim Director, Fremont Academic Center Kristyn Wilkins has been working for Tiffin University for three years. Kristyn served as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions until she was promoted to the position of Interim Director of the Fremont Academic Center in March 2010. Kristyn has a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Sports Management, and an MBA with concentration in Leadership from Tiffin University. She loves watching sports, especially when they involve college track and field, the OSU Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers or Detroit Tigers! She enjoys taking walks with her dog Gracie, reading and crocheting. Kristyn and her husband Joel reside in Tiffin, OH. Michael Kiscellus, Recipient, Excellence in the Field of Study Award Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration This year’s recipient for the Justice Administration Excellence in the Field of Study Award for the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration is Mr. Michael Kiscellus. Michael is a May 2010 graduate of the Degree Completion Bachelor of Criminal Justice program at Tiffin University, graduating with honors and obtaining membership in Alpha Phi Sigma and The National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Michael has shown his ability to be a leader through his support to his fellow students in his online courses. He is a certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist, an accomplishment that is rare for individuals to achieve prior to obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Michael is a Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer and Program Administrator for American Airlines. Michael is interested in focusing on national security and intelligence work, and pursuing teaching opportunities. Tammy Tom, Recipient, Excellence in the Field of Study Award Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Management This year’s recipient for the Organizational Management Excellence in the Field of Study Award is Ms. Tammy Tom. Tammy is a May 2010 graduate of the Degree Completion Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Management program at Tiffin University. Tammy has been a diligent and committed student, earning her one of the top seats in the Organizational Management Degree. It has always been Tammy’s dream to work for the CIA. Tammy is currently employed by the Ohio Virtual Academy. She believes that the excellent education she received at Tiffin University has prepared her to now seek a Human Resource Management position with a large firm.
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Congratulations May 2010 Degree Completion Graduates!
Candidates for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree: Mona Alnazer Christopher Andres Jeremy Bauer Tiffany Beachum Vicki Bender Meaghan Blankenship * Loretta Burleson * Kimberly Cecelich Holly Cheek ** Suzette Stapleton Clemons Kelli Cleveland * Debra Collins * Rima Deal * Donna DeLeon * Jamin Dobson Virginia Dorsey Sheila Drake * Jason Emch * Clint Fillmore Sheena Finley Robert Forcht Rodney Franks * Owen Fritz Miranda Gammella * Vivian Garth Tanielle Gelbaugh Heidi Hawkins-Johnson Michealna Heldman * Anthony Jackson David Jackson **
Ericka Johnson Roxanne Johnston ** Hope Kingsborough Patricia Klinger *** Christopher Knight *** Nanci Kosanka ** Michelle Kurowski ** Daniel Laughlin Kenneth Lee * Edward Lenzy Jr. Anntwinette Martin Rhonda Martin *** Nicole Mathiesen Danna McKinney ** Jordan Miller JeNell Morrison * Jill Motter ** Kari Nathanson
Russell Newman ** Cynthia Pawlikowski Margarita Pena * Belinda Pitts Ronald Ray * Peter Recatto Guadalupe Reyna Rebecca Ronto Aric Rothlisberger Tammy Rowe * Shonia Russelle Michael Savill Laura Schramm Nicole Schramm Jacquelyn Smith * Loraine Smith ** Michael Sredinsky Cecil Starnes *
Leslie Taylor Tammy Tom *** Nathan Treadway ** Brandie Verhoff Jay Vonderheide Thomas Walker Danielle Wilford Kimberly Williams *** Shakeila Williams-Wilson Kelly Wilson Lois Wood * Renee Young *
Candidates for the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree: Charles Anderson II Gregory Armstead ** Crystal Balas * Rebecca Bauer * Canisha Bendetti * Zachary Bly * Colleen Bigham * Tony Brooks * Deidra Brown Tonya Brown Quan Bush Shellie Caines Kelly Callahan-Smith Jessica Clements * Keith Collins * Gloria Coulter Jacqueline Cover Edwin Cox Angela Crew (continued on page 5)
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Ryan Cunningham * Andrew Davidson Stephanie Davis Kenda Diallo ** Amy Dickson Brittany Dinan Saundra Easley Nancy Feighan Katrina Filmore ** Angela Flowers Ryan Futo Lisa Gallagher-Hall * Vivian Gambino-Holly ** Kathryn Ginter *** Teresa Griggs Kyle Groves ** Kristen Hammer Brandy Hartman ** Stephanie Hatton ** Junious Hawkins * Krista Hinkle *** Devin Howard ** Brandon Huffman ** Jennifer Jarvis * Ashley Jeffrey * Shawanda Johnson Chantica Jones Renee Kaspar * Emily Keefer ** Tasha Keegan Shelli Kilburn Michael Kiscellus ** Jason Kline ** Juli Lambert * Tonya Leach Faith Long Andrew Lopez Nichole Lorence * Liana Main Ravanne Mangini Marketta Marion Dominique McGee Meghan McGillvary Robert McGraw III * Kimberly Mendes Amy Miller ** Shannon Mitchell **
Janel Moreno Nicole Nagy Austin Nesbit *** Andrew Nolen Troy Ogle ** Kim O’Neal Beth Pierre Joseph Plaso * Andrew Pope Chatika Powell Shannon Powell Virginia Reaves ** Blanca Rico John Rolin Candi Schiller * Christopher Shaw Stacy Smith Sarina Spruill Hillary Storch William Stross Jr. Whitnewy Surwill Veoletta Svarda * Jessica Syverson Justin Tucholski *** Christopher Verhoff Michael Walsh ** Dominika Washington Chanel Weaver ** Kristin Weaver Daniel West * Cynthia Wilcox Michelle Wilson Zachary Wolkan * Bryan Worth * Clotee Wright ** Erin Ziegler **
Renew your FAFSA
If you have not already done so, please file your 2010-2011 FAFSA. As soon as you have completed and filed your 2009 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.
*** Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00) ** Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89) * Cum Laude (3.50-3.69)
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Degree Completion Referral Program Do you know someone interested in completing their Bachelor’s degree? Are you looking for a little extra cash? The Degree Completion Program is looking for students just like you! Here is how it works: All you need to do is put us in touch with someone who is looking for an opportunity to get back on track to completing their college degree. We offer a “referral fee” of $100 to any current student who refers someone who successfully enrolls in a future cohort and completes the first course in the program. The fee will be paid directly to your student account following verification of completion of the first course in the program. There is no limit to the number of students you refer! Please provide your advisor with the following contact information of the individual you are referring to the Degree Completion Program: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Program of Interest: If you have any questions, please contact your advisor or Amy Wood at WoodAR@tiffin.edu or 1-800-968-6446, ext. 3372.
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To all returning and new students for the 2010-2011 academic year: Tiffin University will be going from a FELP lending school to a Direct Lending school beginning with the Fall 2010 semester. This is a change that has been mandated by the Federal government and all colleges across the country are required to become a Direct Lending institution. This means that if you are a returning student and have a lender other than Direct Lending, you will have to switch to Direct Lending and complete a new Master Promissory Note for the 2010 2011 academic year. If you are a new student to Tiffin University, you will automatically have Direct Lending as your lender. If you have had Direct Lending in the past, you will not have to complete another MPN with Tiffin. If you have not ever used Direct Lending, then you will have to complete the Direct Lending Master Promissory Note. All students can complete the MPN by going to the following website https://dlenote.ed.gov/empn/index.jsp
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DCP Admissions/Student Services team AMY WOOD
Director of Academic Centers (800) 968-6446, ext. 3372 woodar@tiffin.edu
JEREMY MARINIS
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions (800) 968-6446, ext. 3301
ASHLEY RUNION
Online Admissions Representative (800) 968-6446, ext. 3587 runiona@tiffin.edu
KATRINA SCHUMACKER
Interim Director, Columbus Academic Center (800) 968-6446, ext. 3448
marinisjj@tiffin.edu
schumackerkm@tiffin.edu
MARY ELLEN DENNY
KRISTYN WILKINS
Assistant Director, Online Degree Completion Student Services (800) 968-6446, ext. 3185
Interim Director, Fremont Academic Center (419) 559-2245 wilkinske@tiffin.edu
dennyme@tiffin.edu
NANCY GOLINSKI
Director, Northeast Ohio Academic Centers (800) 968-6446, ext. 3189
THOMAS WYNN
Director, Cincinnati Academic Center (513) 262-6790 wynnte@tiffin.edu
golinskin@tiffin.edu
DEB KAYA
Coordinator of Enrollment Services for Academic Centers (800) 968-6446, ext. 3191 kayad@tiffin.edu
JODY STRONG
Coordinator of Enrollment Services for Online Programs (800) 968-6446, ext. 3592 strongj@tiffin.edu
YAW MAMPHEY
Coordinator of Admissions Operations (800) 968-6446, ext. 3374 mampheyyo@tiffin.edu
KRISTIN PAYNE
Director, Toledo Academic Center (800) 968-6446, ext. 3172 payneka@tiffin.edu
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DCP Academic Staff NANCY SULLIVAN
Dean of Degree Completion Programs (800) 968-6446, ext. 3188 sullivann@tiffin.edu
VICKI FRANTZ
Administrative Assistant (800) 968-6446, ext. 3184 frantzvl@tiffin.edu
PATTI SEEL
Program Assistant (800) 968-6446, ext. 3190 seelp@tiffin.edu