Challenge Magazine

Challenge Spring Summer 2007

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY

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On the front cover Left, Victoria Gosling and right, Dena Haehn

Editor’s Note Dear Alumni and Friends: Welcome to Challenge Magazine – Spring/Summer issue 2007!

Another year is behind us. Commencement is over, papers are graded, campus is quiet and parking spaces are abundant.

As always, I would like to say a special thanks to those of you who have taken the time to write and tell us about yourself. ClassScene is so important to many and photographs make the pages so much nicer. If you have time, please write us now!

Lisa Williams Executive Director of Media Relations & Publications Editor, Challenge Magazine

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This Ain’t No Dress Rehearsal.

The advice for Tiffin University’s Class of 2007 was concise, straightforward, and as keynote speaker Christine Brennan remarked, perhaps a bit “old school.”

“Do good deeds, follow your heart, find a worthwhile task,” she told students receiving their undergraduate degrees at TU’s 119th annual commencement. “Make your life matter, and today is a good day to start.”

Brennan, an award-winning and groundbreaking sports journalist, has crushed gender barriers throughout her career in what is still a predominantly male field. But what she focused on during her address to the 2007 graduates on Saturday, May 5, in TU’s Gillmor Student Center Gymnasium were two things-making the most of each day with hard work and be keenly aware of the “little things” in life, and the importance of family and mentors.

As an umbrella over these key elements, she added, “I encourage you to dig deep down inside to find out what you are really passionate about…in fact, turning your avocation into your vocation, turning your life’s passion, if you can, into your life’s work.”

For Brennan, perhaps her greatest mentor was her father, Jim Brennan, a man who grew up on the rough South Side of Chicago as a child of the Depression, who was both an athlete and businessman, and who had the guts to say no to a chance to play for the great Bears football coach, George Hallas, because playing football at the time didn’t pay enough money and he had a young family to support.

Instead, he moved his family to Toledo, Ohio, where he saw a land of opportunity, and it was in Toledo that Jim Brennan created his own success story, none of which was fancy or exciting, Christine Brennan said. His business was selling heavy equipment--forklift trucks, “the lifeblood of our region.”

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“Ignoring the Background Noise”

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Her father went from nothing “to everything,” Brennan commented, “yet he always gave credit not to himself, but to the greatest country on earth, the United States of America, for making such dreams possible.”

For a young girl who wanted to play sports with the boys, Jim Brennan encouraged his daughter to follow her own passions and dreams, which evolved from playing sports to writing about them.

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Christine Brennan Keynote Speaker

“It would have sounded more logical for me to say I wanted to walk on the moon than to say I wanted to be a sportswriter,” she said. “Being a female sportswriter made people laugh.”

But her father urged her to ignore “the background noise,” and Brennan recommended that the Tiffin University’s graduates do likewise: “If you want something bad enough, the background noise doesn’t matter. Your priorities are set. They’re clear in your mind.”

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“Keep Eye Contact at All Times” After receiving her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the prestigious journalism school at Northwestern University, Brennan became the first full-time female sports reporter for The Miami Herald in 1981. She quickly made national headlines as the first female reporter to have access to the men’s locker room. It was a preseason NFL game at the Orange Bowl, and Brennan’s job was to interview players from the Minnesota Vikings.

Once again, she turned to her father, calling home to Toledo for his thoughts. “He said, simply: ‘Honey, keep eye contact at all times.’”

People still ask her what she sees in the more than 1,000 men’s locker rooms she’s been in during the course of almost three decades. “It’s simple,” she says, “the whites of their eyes.”

Nothing, Brennan said, was going to stop her from following her dreams. As she recounted for the TU Class of 2007, she has discovered “a wonderful combination of two qualities that no one ever puts together--but they do work together, big time: naiveté and gumption.”

It all goes back to ignoring the background noise, she said, and pressing, as she did, “full- steam ahead.”

“The Best Seat in the House” Brennan joined The Washington Post as a staff writer in 1984, and in 1985, she became the first woman to cover the Washington Redskins. She stayed at the newspaper for 12 years, writing about all types of sports, including another of her passions – the Olympic Games.

From the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles forward, she has covered 12 consecutive Olympics. In 2002, she had a breaking story with the figure skating scandal at the Salt Lake Olympics. By that time, Brennan had left The Washington Post, deciding to continue to listen to her heart, and began writing for USA Today (her weekly column appears on Thursdays, and makes her the most widely read female sports columnist in the nation), and writing books.

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Her latest book, Best Seat in the House: A Father, A Daughter, A Journey Through Sports, was published by Scribner. Best-selling author and fellow sportswriter Mitch Albom remarked of the work: “Before kids love sports, they love their fathers. If they're lucky, they learn to appreciate one through the other. Chris Brennan was lucky. This ode to her father is a

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wonderful tale of the heart. You feel the magic of sports – and fathers – within its pages.”

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Sports figures have also weighed in with praise for the book. Famed tennis player Billie Jean King remarked, “Award-winning sports journalist Christine Brennan has taken on the boys for years – and won. Now in Best Seat in the House, she tells the story behind her success, a story that will resonate with millions of girls and women and their supportive dads. From playing baseball with her father in the backyard in the 1960's to fighting for Title IX in the 21st Century, Brennan tells a riveting tale of coming of age just as women's sports were coming of age. And like so many others, her father was her guide throughout the journey.”

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Brennan’s father told her countless times his personal take on the true “meaning of life.” He said to his daughter, “This ain’t no dress rehearsal.”

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TU Graduates march to Commencement Ceremony through Legacy Couryard.

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“What this means,” Brennan remarked to the graduating class, “is that it’s your one shot at life. This isn’t practice for next time. This is it. How you treat people. What you do to help others. How your life affects so many other lives. This is your time to walk on this earth – this is your only time.”

When she was still in school and working part-time during the summer as a bank teller in Toledo, Brennan noticed a small sign in her teller’s cage that she said resonates with her to this day. On the sign were the words, “What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.”

It’s been some 30 years since she worked at that bank in Toledo, but those words, she said to the graduates, are ones that she lives by.

“The advice isn’t complicated,” she said. “It’s really simple and easy. You’ve been told this, taught the skills, learned the lessons.” And once again she stressed the value of hard work in going after one’s dream.

This, the “old school” part of those lessons learned: “What is hard work?” she said, “Hard work is dedication to task--doing more than the person sitting beside you, and basically, wanting it more.”

It also means not forgetting what the world is…”one big people business,” she said. So, too, it means those little things, like taking the time to send handwritten thank you notes, and saying please, and being polite.

“As someone once said, the people you see on the way up are the people you’ll see on the way down, so treat them right.”

Making Your Work Matter For Christine Brennan, being a sportswriter isn’t about being female or male – it’s about making the work matter, and impacting the world in small, or big, ways.

She’s earned quite a few honors during her career, including being named as one of golf’s 12 heroes of the year in 2002 by Sports Illustrated for her USA Today column about the Augusta National Gold Club that triggered a debate on the club’s lack of female members. Sports Illustrated also recognized her

1996 book, Inside Edge, as one of the top 100 sports books of all time.

In addition to her written work, Brennan is a regular correspondent for other media outlets, including ESPN and ABC News, as well as NPR’s Morning Edition and Fox Sports Radio.

Her accolades go on, as she enters a new phase in her career – devoting more of her time to giving motivational speeches, and focusing on her books. She has also become an in-demand commencement speaker, and Tiffin University holds the distinction of being her very first such speech. In 2007, she will have also spoken to graduates of San Diego State University and The University of Toledo.

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“A lot has happened to me in the past year,” Brennan remarked during an interview just prior to her TU commencement address. “People from all walks of life

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She added, “As a journalist, you write, and what happens, happens. When I take on issues that spark debates, it’s empowering. You feel like you’re making a difference.”Brennan has indeed made a difference during her career, but she reflected, “I’m always that kid from Toledo at the end of the day, and loving every minute of it!”

For the Tiffin University Class of 2007, Saturday, May 5, was certainly no dress rehearsal. Brennan closed her remarks by repeating her father’s words, and urging graduates not to wait a single day to begin their own hard work, leading toward their life’s passion - starting today, and forevermore.

CLASS OF 1950 COMMENCEMENT REUNION To mark the 50th anniversary of their graduation from TU, Thomas Spieldenner, Thomas Burns, and Richard Jacobs, represented the Class of 1957 at the 2007 commencement ceremony.

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have been coming up to me and telling me that I’ve been a role model. I’m very humbled by this, and I feel honored each time somebody says that.”

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Tiffin University Honors MBA and MSCJ Students of the Year During 2007 Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony Commencement 2007

Tiffin University honored its Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice Students (MSCJ) of the Year during its 2007 Graduate Commencement, held Saturday, May 5, on the TU campus.

Shaun Polasky was recognized as the MBA Student of the Year, and Ronald Edwards received the Criminal Justice Student of the Year award. Both Polasky and Edwards had the opportunity to speak to their fellow graduating class as part of a joint commencement address.

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Shaun Polasky:

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“When asked how this MBA would benefit me in the future, I could not help but explain how the MBA has benefited me now,” Polasky remarked to the 2007 graduating class. “There is no doubt that this MBA, coupled with my experience, benefited me greatly in acquiring my current position as a human resources generalist with Nortrax, a John Deere retailer in Columbus, even though a little help may have came from my new boss being a Tiffin alum.”

He added, “As I keep gaining more and more experience, this MBA is going to keep opening doors for me that would not have been open otherwise. The two years it took to obtain this degree afforded me the opportunity to gain more experience within my field of study through summer internships with the Human Resources Department here at Tiffin University and a start-up company in Akron developing their Human Resources Department.”

Polasky, a native of Columbus, Ohio, was quick to thank his family and friends for their patience and understanding while he completed his MBA program.

“We All Push Each Other To Get To This Day” He also offered gratitude to his fellow students and the TU faculty. “I want to thank my peers for adding a whole new dimension to this educational experience by bringing your insight and personal and professional experiences to the classroom,” he said. “I feel as though we all push each other to get to this day, so I want to thank you all for pushing me. And lastly, I want to thank the faculty.

Sometimes I feel as though you do not get enough credit for all that you do and the amount of effort you put into the classroom, so I want to thank you for all that you do.”

In addition to his MBA, Polasky earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from TU, graduating in 2005. He was the recipient of a Tiffin University Presidential Scholarship, a TU Golf Scholarship, and was honored as a National Student Athlete during his academic career. As well, he was named repeatedly to the Tiffin University’s Dean’s List.

The 2007 MBA Student of the Year said he initially chose Tiffin University for his undergraduate work because he was looking for not only a great education, but also a smaller university where he could find one-on-one interaction with his professors.

“It is not a decision I would ever regret, as I was given more experiences and opportunities than any one person should receive in his life,” he commented.

“One of the most important opportunities presented to me was the chance to come back as a Graduate Assistant for the Club & Recreational Sports Department and obtain my MBA,” he added.

“It was at this point where I began meeting and interacting with people that would be able to helpme personally and professionally for the rest of my life.”

Ronald Edwards: Ronald Edwards, Tiffin University’s MSCJ Student of the Year, retired in 2001 from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, and spent a year in the Republic of Haiti working as the corrections advisor for the U.S. Embassy. Then he decided to take a year off from work and attend graduate school, he remarked during the 2007 Graduate Commencement.

“Being a first generation college graduate, it was always a personal aspiration to earn a graduate degree,” he reflected. “After reviewing many college programs I decided to accept the Tiffin University MSCJ program, for what I believed offered a unique and comprehensive approach to the science of c riminal justice.”

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Following his first few classes at TU’s Columbus, Ohio campus, he said that he found immersed in the world of academia. “My experiences were challenging, exciting, and realistic. It was amazing to see the research and extensive writings that this curriculum requires, and I might add all practical and pertinent to issues that are present in the field today.”

Edwards thanked in particular Dr. Charles Christensen “for administrating what I believe to be the finest School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences program in the State of Ohio,” and Professor Keith Haley, “for his extraordinary intellect in the classroom, as commentator and host of the weekly broadcast of ‘Jumbled Justice,’ and for facilitating and co-authoring our book project that is due out later this year.”

“The Essential Role of Graduate Education” “Graduate education plays an essential role in developing and enhancing professionalism in the workforce environment, especially in criminal justice organizations, as professionalism builds both public trust and confidence,” Edwards told his graduating class.

He explained, “We should all be concerned about the qualifications and education levels of our lawmakers and the people who will be shaping the future direction of our public policies in criminal justice. Graduate education will play a pivotal role in how Ohio taxpayers will spend billions of tax dollars in the next few years, tax dollars that should be spent wisely and effectively.”

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He also gave special thanks to his wife of 23 years, Natalie, and their three sons Chris, Marcus and Anthony.

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TU Graduate Emily Stouder

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He noted that the criminal justice system is facing monumental issues.

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'07 Josh Nehls, Homeland Security & Terrorism major and Law Enforcement major, won the Cap Wilkinson Awared, from Gibsonburg, Ohio BOTTOM

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Brent Simonson, from Wellington, Ohio Management Information Systems major, football player

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“Ohio now has the highest prison population in our history, with over 49,000 prisoners incarcerated today in 32 prisons,” he said. “Over 60 percent of all offenders entering Ohio prisons are non-violent offenders who are serving one-year or less sentences. And Ohio is expected to incarcerate an additional 19,000 inmates in the next ten years. If prisons are for violent incorrigible offenders, then we need to think more practical as how to deal with the thousands of non-violent offenders.”

He suggested that “it would be ideal to have graduate-level criminal justice practitioners working to educate the public and our lawmakers on how we can develop more effective and efficient criminal sanctions and penalties for this ever-growing offender population,” adding, “The point here is – it will be imperative that our universities offer good sound theory and critical skill-based graduate level curriculum in order to solve the complex challenges that lie ahead, and graduate education will be a prominent factor for achieving successful outcomes for today’s pressing criminal justice and social issues.”

Edwards is currently teaching criminal justice courses for Hocking College and the University of Rio Grande in southern Ohio.

“I am very pleased that my new graduate degree will broaden the scope of my marketability,” he said, “as well as increase my employment opportunities in the field of international justice administration.”

Senior Reception ’07

On April 26, Tiffin University hosted its annual reception for seniors. Here are some photos of our seniors enjoying time together in the Hayes Center of the Arts as they prepare to say goodbye to faculty, staff and friends.

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President’s Club Dinner

The President's Club Dinner was held Friday, April 20, 2007 at Camden Falls Conference Center in Tiffin. The President's Club Dinner recognizes those donors who give to the most prestigious clubs of the University - The Founder's Club and The President's Club. Membership in the Founder's Club begins at $5,000 per year and membership in the President's Club begins at $1,000 per year. Appreciation gifts were presented by President Marion to donors who have been members for ten, fifteen and twenty years. Entertainment was provided by the Tiffin University jazz band.

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1 Chris Chase (2003 & 2005 Alum) with Jesse (2002 & 2004 Alum) and Lori Schrader (2002 Alum) 3 2 Chris (1977 Alum) and Connie English receive a certificate for new President’s Club Member

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3 Doug and Penny Leightey 4 Brian Clouse, Lenny Clouse (1974 Alum), Nancy Christensen, Chuck Christensen and Sandy Schultz

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5 Paul and Susan Marion

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6 James and Bonnie White receive a certificate for new President’s Club Member 7 Dorothy Bero

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8 Jean Hertzer (1956 Alum) 9 Tyson Pinion (2003 & 2005 Alum) with Chris Chase (2003 & 2005 Alum)

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10 Claude and Carolyn Young receive 15 year President’s Club Member gift 11 Lynn Troxel with Martin Koop

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13 Rose Frick 14 Mary Lewis (1986 Alum) receives a certificate for new President’s Club Member

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15 Barbara Zinn (1992 Alum), Tom Newcomb, Anne Lange and Mike Lange 15

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12 Claire Johansen (1992 Alum) and Michael Pfefferle receive 10 year President’s Club Member gift

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CAMPUSSCENE What’s happening at Tiffin University

Architectural renderings of new Recreation Center

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Construction Tiffin University Plans Recreation Center Tiffin University plans to construct a spacious new recreation center, which will include a multipurpose field house and an indoor practice facility. The recreation center will be built on the 5-acre grounds of the former Rosenblatt scrap yard, located on the north side of Miami Street in Tiffin.

Tiffin University, but also to the Tiffin community,” he adds.

The field house will have a running track, and accommodate several activities at once – including track, tennis, volleyball, and basketball. It will also be large enough to house many Tiffin University functions, such as commencement and social events, and will be available to the Tiffin community for conventions and cultural events.

The recreation center marks a logical next step in TU’s evolution. Since 1980, enrollment has increased from 375 students to approximately 2,000, and the campus has expanded from three acres to more than 130.

The indoor practice facility will have an artificial turf surface, and will accommo-date baseball, softball, football, and soccer team practices, as well as intramurals, club sports, and community activities.

The area connecting the two buildings will incorporate a lobby and rest rooms.

“Acquisition of the former scrap yard by Tiffin University allows us to transform this property into an attractive addition to our campus and the surrounding neighborhood,” says TU President Paul Marion.

“University funds and grant funds from the State of Ohio will be used to remove environmental pollutants and other waste from the property, and raising funds to construct the recreation center will be the centerpiece of TU’s next capital campaign.”

Grandillo notes that Tiffin University’s campus has steadily grown in the direction of the former scrap yard facility. The Hanson Physical Fitness Center and the Tiffin University tennis courts directly adjoin the former scrap yard property. Tiffin University also owns property further west of the scrap yard, which is utilized for football and track practice facilities and fields for soccer, baseball, and softball.

The new recreation center will consist of two connected buildings – a field house and an indoor practice facility, according to Dr. Michael Grandillo, TU’s Vice President for Development and Public Affairs. “The new recreation center will not only be of great benefit to

TU fields eight intercollegiate athletic teams for men and eight for women, and all students have the opportunity to participate in intramurals and club sports.

Nature Preserve Dedicated Tiffin University dedicated the Tiffin University Nature Preserve on June 5, 2007.

Located on Miami Street, the Nature Preserve is a partnership between Tiffin University and The Seneca County Park District, The Seneca County Commissioners, The City of Tiffin, The Hopewell Township Trustees and supporting funds from the Clean Ohio Grant Fund.

Tiffin University is one of the few Ohio colleges and universities to access the Clean Ohio Grant fund and the only one to utilize both statutory objectives of the fund.

The Clean Ohio Fund was established to preserve natural areas and farmland, protect streams, create outdoor recreational opportunities, and revitalize urban areas by returning contaminated properties to productive use.

The Tiffin University Nature Preserve will preserve, restore, and enhance the Wolf Creek stream corridor running through the Tiffin University Athletic Fields. The University created a nature preserve of approximately 29 acres of forested floodplain wetland and vernal pool complex to improve water quality, and create public access to its existing public facilities with three new bridges and 4,000 linear feet of nature trail.

The nature preserve will enhance the Tiffin University campus by providing a naturalistic setting for informal student and staff gatherings as well as provides open-space preservation in the county's most populated area. A conservation easement on the nature preserve will be conveyed to Seneca County Park District creating the second largest regional park in Seneca County.

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At the dedication, Roland Zimmerman, director of the Seneca County Park District, said Tiffin University

The Bell family sold the land to Tiffin University more than ten years ago upon the death of their father.

Bernard Bell said the land had been in the family for more than 50 years.

The Nature Preserve is the first of two projects to be completed with the assistance of the Clean Ohio Fund

by Tiffin University. Tiffin University, in cooperation with the City of Tiffin, is using the program to renovate and reuse toxic sites in Ohio by transforming the former Rosenblatt property into a new recreation center.

Tom Bell, Josephine Bell, Bernie Bell, Roland Zimmerman (County Park Board President), Catherine Holmok (URS Corporation), Roy Zinn (Chair County Park Board), Keith Kerschner (member of Tiffin City Council), Lori Ritzler (member of Tiffin City Council), TU President Marion, Mike Bridinger (Seneca County Commissioner) and Bill Harple (TU Trustee).

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The opening of the Tiffin University Nature Preserve completes a three-year project to permanently protect approximately 29 acres of streamside forest. The nature preserve provides an enhanced natural setting for gatherings of students and staff, as well as accessible natural areas for Tiffin and Seneca County-area citizens.

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questioned the Park District about two years ago whether the organization would like to partner with TU to apply for funding to develop the nature preserve.

He said the decision was a “no brainer.”

“We are very pleased to be involved in both of these community improvement projects,” said TU President Paul Marion. “We appreciate the support and assistance provided by the other organizations that are involved.”

Academic Christensen Appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Charles Christensen was appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2007.

“Dr. Christensen has the leadership ability, the administrative and academic experience, and the vision to continue the positive momentum that has been experienced by Tiffin University in recent years,” says TU President Paul Marion. “I appreciate his willingness to assume this important role, and I am very confident that he will provide excellent leadership as our chief academic officer.”

“I am honored to serve in this position, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in what will be a productive and dynamic year for all of us,” Christensen says of his appointment.

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Dr. Christensen served for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force in a variety of intelligence-related combat, staff and command positions. He rose to the rank of Colonel. The author of several articles on intelligence and military history, Dr. Christensen published, Airmen, Scientists and Engineers: Operation LUSTY and the Birth of Modern Technical Intelligence.

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The Tiffin University Nature Preserve will preserve, restore, and enhance the Wolf Creek stream corridor running through the TU Athletic Fields.

Christensen earned his Ph.D. in History/Foreign Affairs from The Ohio State University, his Master of Arts in Government/Area Studies from Notre Dame University, and Bachelor of Arts Degree in History/Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University. His areas of expertise include national security, national intelligence, terrorism, military history and political science.

Newcomb Named Interim Dean of School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Dr. Thomas Newcomb was named Interim Dean of TU’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences on July 1, according to TU President Dr. Paul Marion. President Marion said, “Professor Newcomb’s academic background and his experience in government service will be especially valuable in providing leadership for the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences. He has made many positive contributions as a faculty member, and his new responsibilities will also make use of his administrative skills.

Until January 20, 2005, Dr. Newcomb served as a Special Assistant to President Bush for National Security Affairs, and was the Senior Director for Combating Terrorism in the National Security Council. Prior to joining Tiffin University in 2005, he completed a fellowship at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University.

“I came to Tiffin University two years ago because of the fine programs in its School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences. With my appointment as interim dean of the school, I will be in a position to support the vision of Dr. Charles Christensen, the outgoing dean, and the work and creativity of the school’s exceptional faculty,” remarks Dr. Newcomb. “Most of all, however, I hope that I can help continue the rich environment for students, in and out of the classroom, that exists here at TU.” Over the course of a 25-year career in intelligence, Newcomb served at the Senior-Executive level in all three branches of government – as a legal advisor to the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, an attorney in the Office of Intelligence Policy and Review in the U.S. Department of Justice, a counsel and subcommittee staff director on the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, an attorney with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and as a CIA case officer and chief of station conducting Cold War, counter-terrorism, and war-zone operations in five CIA stations in Europe and Africa. He began his federal service in Vietnam as a buck sergeant in the 101st Airborne Infantry and earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota.

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Haan Appointed Interim Dean of the School of Business Dr. Perry Haan was named Interim Dean of the School of Business, effective June 1, 2007.

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President Marion and Sister Nancy Linenkugel, President of Chatfield College, sign Partnership Agreement

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TU to Open Academic Center in Cincinnati Tiffin University will open an academic center in Cincinnati, with programs leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) degree, beginning fall 2007.

“We are fortunate to have someone as qualified as Dr. Haan to lead our School of Business,” says President Paul Marion. “Respected by his students and colleagues, he is an excellent teacher and scholar.

Additionally, his leadership skills will continue the positive results that have been accomplished by the School of Business in recent years.”

Dr. Haan has been on TU’s faculty for the past five years and served as Chair of the Marketing Department this past academic year. He has served on a number of committees at the University, and is currently the Faculty Representative to the Tiffin University Board of Trustees.

“It is an honor to be chosen to the lead the School of Business at Tiffin University,” Dr. Haan says. “This is a wonderful institution with great students, faculty and staff. I hope to follow in the footsteps of my predecessors who have created the level of excellence that exists in the business programs here at TU.” Dr. Haan has held a number of marketing management positions in the financial services industry before entering academia. He earned a DBA from the University of Sarasota, MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, and BS from The Ohio State University. He has won numerous teaching awards, including being chosen the outstanding instructor at three different colleges. Over the past five years, he has had more than two dozen articles published in conference proceedings and other publications, including the Journal of Marketing in Higher Education and the International Journal of Sports Marketing & Sponsorship. He is the co-author of a business statistics textbook, scheduled to be released this fall.

The center has been developed in collaboration with Chatfield College, which offers associate degree programs, and will be located at 1800 Logan Street in Cincinnati, in the Mercy Franciscan at St. John Social Service Center. Chatfield College is Ohio’s only private, Catholic three-year liberal arts college. Chatfield has a history of being especially responsive to first generation college students.

Tiffin University’s Fast Track Accelerated Degree Completion Program is specifically designed to help individuals complete their degree without missing a day of work. Adult students with at least two years or more of prior college credit can complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Organizational Management or a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree in Justice Administration in less than two years by going to class one evening a week or completely online.

Both Tiffin University and Chatfield College are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. Tiffin University’s School of Business is accredited by The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

Tiffin University Promotes Seven Faculty Members Scott Blough and Laura Ketter were promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor. Dr. E.K. Esawi, Dr. Vincent Moore, and Dr. Sherry Truffin were promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Dr. Debra Gatton and Dr. Teresa Shafer were promoted to the rank of Professor, all effective fall semester 2007.

Scott Blough, earned a BBA from Mount Vernon Nazarene College and a MCJ from Tiffin University. His areas of expertise include: Computers in Law Enforcement, Grant Writing, Managed Health in Corrections, Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, Prison Standards, National Security, and Terrorism.

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Laura Ketter, earned a BA from Bowling Green State University and a MBA from Tiffin University. Her areas of expertise include: Ethics, Information Systems in Business, Cross Cultural Communication, the Digital Divide, Knowledge Management Systems, Information Systems, Management, and the Freshmen Year Experience at Tiffin University.

Dr. E.K. Esawi, earned a BS from the University of Tripoli; a MS from the University of North Carolina; and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. His areas of expertise include: Engineering Geology, Geochemistry, and Geology.

Dr. Vincent Moore, earned a BA from Oberlin College; a MA from Miami University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi. His areas of expertise include: English with a concentration in Creative Writing, Film History, and Film Genre, Martial Arts, Cooking, and Post WWII Literature.

Dr. Debra Gatton, earned a BS from Ohio Northern University; a MBA from Kent State University; and a Ph.D. from Kent State University. Her areas of expertise include: Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, and Diversity Management.

Dr. Teresa Shafer, earned a AA and BA from Ohio State University; a MA from Bowling Green State University; and a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University. Her areas of expertise include: Attitudes toward the Elderly and Empowerment within the Family.

The European Council for Business Education (ECBE) has awarded accreditation to Tiffin University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs, according to R. Bryan Holden, Executive Director of the ECBE. Tiffin University works closely with the ECBE, headquartered in Chamby, Switzerland, for its programs of study offered in Europe.

“The faculty of the School of Business and those associated with the programs should be congratulated for their achievement,” Holden says. “ECBE looks forward to continue its collaboration with Tiffin, supporting its activities in providing quality business education and, in particular, assisting its development internationally,” Holden adds.

According to the ECBE, “We have a singular objective: supporting and sustaining the most rigorous quality of business education to achieve excellence in Business Education. To translate ‘excellence in Business Education’ into reality for students’ future careers, we are most keenly aware of the vital importance of the critical aspects of today’s ever more competitive world.

In turn, only excellence in Business Education – and nothing less - will provide a rock solid foundation for the achievement of these goals.”

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Dr. Sherry Truffin, earned a BA from Baldwin-Wallace College; a MA from Cleveland State University; and a Ph.D. from Loyola University-Chicago. Her areas of expertise include: Cultural Studies, Gothic Literature, and Modern American Literature.

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School of Business is Awarded Re-Accreditation

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The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) awarded re-accreditation to Tiffin University’s School of Business, including both undergraduate and graduate programs. According to Dr. Paul Marion, President of TU, “The primary goal of accreditation is quality assurance. There are two types of accreditation: institutional and programmatic. When an institution or program is accredited, it meets standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders. All reviews are based on statements of quality.”

Although Tiffin University is not the first university to provide a Post Secondary Options degree program, TU is one step ahead with its online courses. By offering online PSO classes, Tiffin can reach students in both our region and across the country. The Tiffin University PSO program gives high school students the chance to experience college-level work prior to making a final decision about their higher education, with courses that are academically challenging and also of interest to the individual student. Students have the option of receiving both high school and college credit for the classes successfully completed.

Accreditation is a 10-year cycle of reporting to the ACBSP, capped by an extensive one-year self study.

During TU’s self-study year--2005-2006, School of Business committees worked with faculty members, students, staff, alumni and other external stakeholders, such as employers, in examining the quality of the education that Tiffin University provides.

Douglas G. Viehland, Executive Director of the ACBSP, comments that “Tiffin University has shown its commitment to teaching excellence by participating in the accreditation process, achieving accreditation, and then continuing the process of quality improvement.

This accreditation is evidence of TU’s commitment to quality business programs.” ACBSP’s mission is to establish, promote, and recognize educational practices that contribute to the continuous quality improvement of business education programs, teaching of business courses, and student learning outcomes in colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad.

ACBSP was established in 1988 and is the only business accrediting organization for both two-year and four-year institutions. The granting of accreditation by the ACBSP Board is a “seal of approval” or “stamp of quality” that students and employers can use when determining the value of education produced by that institution.

Specialized accreditation of Schools of Business is achieved by only 25 percent of the institutions in the United States.

High School Students Offered Head Start on College Degree Tiffin University’s “1 + 3” Post Secondary Options (PSO) Program is giving high school students the opportunity to get a head start on their college degree, integrating them both into the classroom and TU’s online programs. The program, which gives students the chance to take college courses while still in high school, has grown dramatically with the addition of the University’s online classes.

To be eligible for the PSO program at Tiffin University, prospective students should be at least 16 years old with a 3.0 grade-point average for all coursework.

Students, younger than age16, may enroll if given special approval by a Tiffin University Dean. The students must also have taken one of the standardized tests – the PSAT, SAT, ACT or Proficiency Test. Students must submit an application for admission to the PSO program, an official high school transcript, and a course selection sheet.

Learning Center Reaches Impressive Milestone Tiffin University’s Learning Center reached a milestone with its 1,000th tutoring session of the 2006-07 academic year on Februay 22, according to Laura Lamalie, Director of Learning Resources.

TU’S Day Accepts Position at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Ian Day, Director of Athletics and Vice President for Campus Services at Tiffin University since 1990, has resigned to become the Director of Athletics at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth effective Sept. 1.

“This was not an easy decision as Tiffin University has been a big part of my life and having had the experience to not only witness the transformation of an institution but to be asked to play a small role has been extremely gratifying, but the chance for a new challenge at a school like UMass-Dartmouth was an opportunity I could not pass up,” said Day. The University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth sponsors 25 sports and competes in NCAA Division III. It has an enrollment of 8500 students and is located between Cape Cod and Newport, Rhode Island on the east coast, one hour from Boston, MA.

“We as coaches have always had the utmost respect for his leadership and vision,” said Brian Campbell, Head Softball Coach. “He opened the door for a lot of the coaches at TU to become head coaches at an age when many universities would not. We are grateful he gave us a chance to start our coaching careers.”

Day is exiting the university after a strong 2006-07 season, one which resonated with Tiffin’s second consecutive American Mideast Conference Women’s All-Sports Trophy and National Tournament trips for women’s soccer, women’s golf, softball, men’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field.

According to Tiffin University President Paul Marion, “Ian Day has made many positive contributions as Tiffin University's director of athletics and as head coach of our men's soccer team. We are proud of the progress that has been made under his leadership, and we wish him well in his new position.”

Day came to Tiffin in 1983, creating the men’s soccer program and guiding the program ever since.

TU has won 11 conference titles and advanced to the National Tournament four times. Day was a seven-time Conference Coach of the Year honoree, while also winning Coach of the Year honors for all NAIA/NCAA Division III teams in 1988. He holds one of the nation’s top winning percentage marks with a record of 345-139-28 over 24 years (.713).

“Ian was a member of the core of true believers who brought Tiffin University from relative obscurity to its prominent position today,” said John Stock, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

“I would like to thank the staff for all their hard work over the years, as well as all the studentathletes I have had the opportunity to serve,” Day said.

“Ian was a great guiding force for the Athletic Department during his time with the university,” said Dr. Michael Grandillo, Vice President of

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Day was instrumental in guiding the Dragons through expansion of their facilities, helping oversee the expansion of the department from 10 sponsored sports to 19, guiding the university from the American Mideast Conference to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (which the Dragons will join beginning in the 2008-09 season), and leading Tiffin University out of the NAIA and into full NCAA Division II status. Along the way, Tiffin’s athletic programs made 21 National Tournament appearances.

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“He was always a proponent of positive change and expansion, and was well-respected and admired by his peers. He always believed the university could reach great heights on the field and in the classroom, and he worked hard to make those beliefs a reality.”

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Utilization of the Learning Center, located in Friedley Hall, is increasing as students become more aware of its services. Lamalie points out that the Center works with students of all types, from those who have specific needs in a particular class, to others who are doing well academically, but wish to do even better.

“I have noticed this year that we have an increase in sessions with students who want to better grades from C to a B, and from a B to an A,” she says.

“We provide a comfortable and caring place for students to study and learn, and many view the Center as a home away from home,” she adds.

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The Learning Center offers numerous benefits to students, including broadening their academic expectations, developing specific skills, and enhancing the student’s overall academic status.

One of the hallmarks of the Learning Center is utilizing current TU students as tutors and mentors. Tutors never complete assignments for other students, but they are able to assist students in completion of the assignment.

As a “quiet place to study,” the Learning Center offers TU students three study options, all free of charge.

Students can visit the Center to study independently.

There are study tables for athletes. And, students are able to study one-on-one with a tutor.

Students are often referred to the Center by professors or coaches. Lamalie also works closely with student life staff and resident assistants. The Center tracks the students’ progress, and sends reports back to their professors or coaches.

The Learning Center also works as a recruiting tool for prospective high school students considering Tiffin University for their higher education. “Some of our students are the first from their family to attend college, and I believe it’s a comfort for parents to know there is a place like the Learning Center to help make the collegiate experience a positive one.”

The College Personnel Association recognized two programs offered through the Center – the Change and Attend programs – for their excellence and innovation in 2004.

What the Students and Tutors Say: Kyle Canter, a Business Administration major who graduated in May, says he used the service at the Learning Center from the first day he set foot on campus.

“The atmosphere at the Learning Center is ideal for students who are motivated to complete their assignments to the best of their abilities,” he remarks. “The tutors are always willing to explain anything with which you are having trouble. The service that I have chosen to take advantage of from the tutors is their proof reading.”

Canter says he stopped by the Learning Center each time he had a paper due. “The quality of Tiffin University students’ writing would not be nearly what it is without the Learning Center. Each time a tutor proofreads a paper, the student sits with them and the tutor explains everything that they correct. This has helped me to notice certain negative habits that I display while writing, and has given me a chance to correct them.”

He adds, “Without a service like the Learning Center, I feel as if students would not turn out the same quality of work that they currently do. It has helped me develop as a writer, which is vital in today’s society.”

Learning from Your Peers Yasmine Shasteen is majoring in International Business with a minor in International Security Studies, and plans to graduate from Tiffin University in May 2008.

She says she has utilized the Learning Center each of her three years at TU. “The tutors are friendly, and I know most of them through mutual friends and living in the dorms with them,” she remarks. “Also, most students working at the Learning Center can help students understand what the professor is trying to illustrate to the class.”

Unexpected Benefits: Impacting Life Outside of School Kendon Luscher, an English major who graduated in May, has worked as a tutor in the Center for two years.

He says he became a tutor after his academic advisor, Professor Miriam Fankhauser, suggested he would be good at helping other students.

“What I like most about the tutoring process is that it’s a more creative job than most jobs I could get right now. Editing papers is like a puzzle to me. I have fun trying to figure out the best way to fix something to make the ideas work and sound right,” he says.

“The Learning Center helps students get better grades, which makes Tiffin University's degree stronger and more desirable, which attracts better students in the future. Plus, most parents are impressed when they see that we have the Learning Center. They feel better about sending their kids here,” Luscher adds.

One unexpected benefit was the impact that the Learning Center is having on his life outside of Tiffin University.

“The Learning Center has impacted my life by helping me practice and hone my skills for other jobs outside of school. I was recently promoted to a director position at a summer camp where I've worked for the past five years,” he says. “I think the Learning Center had a lot to do with that promotion. It gave me practice working with and helping people throughout the year.”

A Welcoming, Supportive Atmosphere Lauren Barnes has been a tutor for two years. She is majoring in International Business, Finance and Marketing at TU and plans to graduate in May 2008.

“Upon entering the Center, students are comforted by the relaxed environment. It is then my job, as a tutor, to further emphasize that they will not be judged or made to feel incapable in their tutoring session. I am here to learn just as much as they are, and often, I am able to learn something from the student, as well,” she says.

She notes that, initially, she was intimidated by her tutoring position, but the welcoming and supportive atmosphere inside the Learning Center quickly made her feel right at home. “Two years ago, I was afraid my skills would not be sufficient, but this fear left as I was able to help many students and tutors alike. Many people forget that we tutors are students as well. While we may excel in particular subjects, we also need help

“The college workload can be overwhelming for students,” she adds, “but the knowledge that such aid exists, helps ease this tension both physically and psychologically. My job is not purely academic. Often times, students come in seeking assistance with real world problems, because as a tutor I have established a trustworthy and dependable relationship with them. As a tutor I strive to maintain a positive attitude, affirming the skills the students possess, and building up the ones they lack.”

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TU Presents School of Business and Preview Day Ron Wade of Detroit Tigers presented The Bu$ine$$ of Ba$eball at TU’s School of Business Preview Day in February. Ron is Marketing Coordinator for the World Series Detroit Tigers, and his presentation included a discussion on how small college business connections help prepare front office staff to operate a fan-friendly stadium and World Series caliber team. After earning a master’s degree in Sport Administration from Wayne State University, Wade joined the Tigers Association as an intern. He left to become an account executive and eventually the Group Sales Manager for the St. Paul Saints of the Northern League in Minnesota. In 2005, he returned to the Tigers to serve as Marketing Coordinator. Prior to his keynote speech, Wade addressed a sport and recreation management class. He was accompanied by Neil Neukam, Assistant General Manager for the Toledo Mud Hens.

Alumni who have gained success in the sport, hospitality, financial, and recreation industry also participated in the Business Preview Day, including Rob Piekcarcyzk (Class of 2001), Director of Sales and Sponsorships for the Cleveland Grand Prix Racing Series; Mary Hoerig (Class of 2000), General Manager of Castaway Bay owned by Cedar Point Amusement Park & Cedar Fair; Carrie Becker (Class of 1993), Director of the Gualt Recreation Center in Wooster, Ohio; and Brian Falter (Class of 1194), Co-Manager of Huston Financial Services.

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“I became a tutor because after knowing a former tutor and hearing all the benefits of her job. Being able to help my peers, while expanding my own knowledge, makes this position attractive for both tutor and student,” she explains.

in a variety of other areas. Learning opportunities present themselves daily and it is my job as a tutor to capitalize on all of these experiences, to better myself and to help better others. This is the most important lesson I have learned as a tutor. Tiffin University is very fortunate to have such an exceptional peer-to-peer learning assistance program,” Barnes says.

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Sport and Recreation Management Presentation Dan Foust, a 16-year veteran in the Cleveland Indians organization, visited Tiffin University’s campus in February and spoke to TU students, faculty, staff and the Tiffin community about the major of sport and recreation management and additional career avenues in professional sports.

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Foust began working with the Indians in 1991 as a promotions intern, which quickly developed into a full-time position. His various duties with the Tribe included promotions, corporate marketing, database management, and coordination of special events and broadcasting. Since 1991, the Indians moved to Jacobs Field, won six American League Central Division crowns in seven years, and competed twice in the World Series (1995 & 1997). During that span, the Indians compiled the 4th best overall record among baseball's 30 Major League teams, ranking behind only the Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox. Foust was front office general manager of Mark Shapiro's team which helped Shapiro earn the title of Executive of the Year after the 2005 season. Foust’s presence in the Cleveland community as a college instructor of sports management, a youth baseball and basketball coach, and a part-time Cleveland Browns mascot, has exemplified a commitment to sports management for all ages.

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Certificate Program Offered in Addictions Counseling

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Case in Point Roger has suffered from depression since childhood.

He was first diagnosed as being depressed at the age of twenty-three. In his early thirties, despite medication, Roger accepted that depression was a part of life, so he began to drink alcohol. Roger had always related drinking alcohol to “good times” and celebrations. It had never occurred to him to use it as a means of fighting depression. Roger learned that if he consumed enough whiskey in a short period of time, then the depression lost its edge. In fact, sometimes the depression lifted, at least for as long as there was an adequate level of alcohol in his blood. For many years, Roger managed to restrict his drinking to the evenings. He was, in effect, a functioning alcoholic. He worked and met other responsibilities during the day, but would always, without fail, drink his way through the evenings. He knew this was not good, but his opinion of life wasn’t good. In fact, life

was a bad experience that Roger had to learn to survive.

It was never about enjoying the experience of drinking; it was about getting through the night. According to Roger, the first drink was very stiff, but after he drank one drink after the other, the sense of relief was massive. One night, Roger began to panic as the bottle of whiskey was running low. That was the last thing he remembered before waking up in the hospital and being told he had run his car through an intersection and killed two pedestrians.

Tiffin University Develops Professional Certificate Program Tiffin University recognizes the fact that many drug and alcohol abuse counselors are nearing retirement age, and experts report there are not enough trained professionals to replace them. According to the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the average age of drug and alcohol counselors in Ohio is 50, and most of them plan to retire over the next ten years. Nationally, 80 percent of alcohol and drug counselors are between 40 and 50, according to NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals.

In response, TU has developed a specialization and professional certificate program in Addictions Counseling. Dr. Jonathan Appel, Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences and co-developer of the program states, “One of the program’s primary goals is to provide students and established professionals a specialized training program in addictions. Existing majors in Psychology or Criminal Justice can easily work in the courses as part of their programs.” The program also provides students with a substance abuse-addictions knowledge base that can be applied in prevention, treatment, corrections, and administrative settings.

Dr. Appel notes that with a degree in a behavioral science, the program provides the initial educational requirements towards the academic and clock hour requirements towards a clinical license in chemical dependency counseling. Many existing students are very interested in the market value of this professional specialty. Some students have even returned or plan on returning to take these courses. These courses are offered at half-price for anyone who already has at least a bachelor’s degree. The hope is that TU can help with the professional shortage in Ohio, as well as nationally.

TU Professor Hosts Weekly Internet Talk Radio Program Tiffin University Professor Keith N. Haley has a new audience that goes far beyond the classroom. His weekly Internet blog talk radio program, “Jumbled Justice,” can be heard in streaming audio live from 9 to 10 p.m. every Thursday night.

“Jumbled Justice” can be accessed on the web at www.blogtalkradio.com/keithhaley. In addition to the current week’s program, the previous five programs are archived for the convenience of listeners. Interested listeners can receive copies of older programs by contacting Haley at Tiffin University at 1-800/ 968-6446, or via email at Khaley@tiffin.edu.

His first remote broadcast was in March at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Seattle. “More than 3,000 people were in attendance, and over 1,200 papers were presented on almost every subject imaginable in criminal and juvenile justice,” he says.

An advantage of hosting “Jumbled Justice” also means he can bring it to the classroom, he says. “Tiffin University’s Criminal Justice Program is recognized for its use of real-world practitioners, and ‘Jumbled Justice’ fits right into what we do with our curriculum,” he says.

Lonny Allen has been named Interim Athletic Director effective September 1, 2007. He is taking over for departing Athletic Director Ian Day. Allen will continue to serve as Head Baseball Coach.

“I look forward to the opportunity to contribute as Athletic Director,” Allen, who has been with the Athletic Department for 17 years, said. “The athletic department has made great strides under Ian Day's leadership, and I want to continue that success as we head into competition in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division II.” According to Tiffin University President Paul Marion, “Lonny Allen has served Tiffin University well as Head Baseball Coach and Associate Athletic Director. Under his leadership, I am confident that our athletic program will continue to grow and develop into one of the bestin Division II of the NCAA.”

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Allen is a 1992 graduate of Tiffin University with a degree in Sports Management. He has a Master's degree in Sports Administration from Bowling Green State University . He has served as Assistant and now Associate Athletic Director for 10 years. He instructs in Facilities Management and Statistics, and is also Advisor to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He has also been in charge of facility scheduling for all athletic teams for the last three seasons.

Allen has coached the Baseball program for 16 seasons, compiling the career record for most victories with 346 wins. In 2003 the squad set a new single season record with 30 victories, shattering 18 individual and team records along the way.

Originally from Kermit, TX, Allen played baseball at Hill Junior College in Texas before finishing his career at TU. He, his wife Julie, and daughters Macy, Brooke, and Zoey live in Tiffin.

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“There are hundreds of potential topics and I try to bring the best authors and practitioners on the subject in to the show as guests,” Haley remarks. “I have no goals for the program other than to give some exposure and coverage to the work of these dedicated professionals and to do the next week’s show. I do not over-plan for it. I have been interviewing people for years in a number of settings, so it comes sort of natural after awhile. I also get to talk about some of my research, past and ongoing.”

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Sponsored by TU’s Psychology Club, Dr. Dohee Kim-Appel presented an educational workshop, “Mindfulness Therapy: Fad or Scientific Breakthrough,” in April on TU’s campus. “Mindfulness Therapy” brings together ancient healing practices of mindfulness meditation and modern cognitive therapy. According to Dr. Kim-Appel, mindfulness practice is ideal for cultivating greater awareness of the unity of mind and body, as well as of the ways the unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can undermine emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

Dr. Kim-Appel is an outpatient therapist for Firelands Counseling and Recovery in Tiffin, Ohio.

She has been a professional in the field of Human Services, Counseling, and Therapy since 1992. She has worked with various treatment programs, which have included residential, in-home, outpatient counseling/therapy, and employee assistance (EAP) services, and is trained as an art therapist as well as a child and family therapist.

Among the diverse range of populations/problems she has worked with include persons diagnosed with severe mental illness, substance abuse/addiction clients, court ordered populations, and troubled couples/families.

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Works by Regional Artists Tiffin University’s Diane Kidd Gallery presented exhibitions of works by artists from Lima’s Visual Arts Network in January (Passages) and again in March (Flora and Fauna). “In Passages, guests viewed works of art of things that were seen as we passed by. In Flora and Fauna, the viewer stepped into a deeper detail of what was along those passages,” explains Ruth Ann Sturgill, Executive Director and Founder of the Visual Arts Network.

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The Arts and Angles 06/07 Fact and Fiction: What Was Life Really Like in the 1950s and 1960s?

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"One of the things that makes the Network different from most arts organizations is its focus on the business and marketing side of art in an effort to get the members’ works exposed to a wider audience,” Sturgill remarks.

The group’s mission statement is "to promote and elevate the appreciation of the visual arts in our community, through fellowship, education and sharing."

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‘Very Best’ of Student Artworks Tiffin University’s Diane Kidd Gallery presented the very best of student artworks during a special exhibition in April. “Each year, TU reserves a time to showcase the creative works of our students, and we are amazed each year by the creativity and talent that exists right here on campus,” says Michael Howell, Director of the Diane Kidd Gallery. “This year’s student show expressed diversity and a little something for everyone,” Howell adds. “It’s a chance for our students to exhibit for the first time in a formal gallery setting, and it’s also a gift from them to the community.”

Jazz Music of the 1950's and 1960’s was the topic of January’s Arts & Angles presented by Christian Secrist, Director of Instrumental Music. Secrist featured recordings by noted jazz artists, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck and Ornette Coleman. His lecture covered the basic currents taking place at that time within jazz.

February Dr. Vincent Moore, Assistant Professor of English presented the film Pleasantville in February and moderated a subsequent discussion about the film.

Pleasantville, released in 1998, follows a brother and sister from the 1990s as they are sucked into their television set and find themselves trapped in a ‘Leave it to Beaver’ style 1950s television show, complete with loving parents, old-fashioned values, and an overwhelming amount of innocence. Not sure how to get home, they integrate themselves into this seemingly "backwards" society and slowly bring some color to a blackand-white world.

March Dr. Sherry Truffin presented Fact Meets Fiction: The New Journalism in March. “The New Journalism of the 1960’s, pioneered by writers like Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer, Hunter S. Thompson, Truman Capote, and Joan Didion, challenged prevailing notions of what journalists could and couldn’t do by bringing a range of narrative techniques and styles to newspaper and magazine reporting,” Dr. Truffin explains.

“Whatever their subjects – hippie subcultures, Vietnam War protests, motorcycle gangs, murders, just to name a few – these writers redefined both literature and journalism by suggesting that the ‘Great American Novel’ of their time could be both fiction and fact.”

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As part of her program, Dr. Grennen displayed authentic retro collectibles, including chrome beehive blenders and toasters, Pyrex mixing bowls, princess telephones, Hoover vacuum cleaners, and an assortment of must-have swing coats and loud-clicking purses.

The Reagan Years – Inside Perspective on the 40th President of the United States The Reagan Years was presented as part of TU’s Good Morning World breakfast lecture series by Jim Kuhn, a former senior advisor to The President in the Reagan White House. Kuhn has over 30 years of professional experience in leadership positions in both the public and private sectors.

In his capacity as Executive Assistant to The President, Mr. Kuhn engaged with President Reagan on a daily basis in the Oval Office throughout the second term while working closely with The White House Chief of Staff, the National Security Advisor and other key White House senior staff, in addition to traveling with The President on Air Force One on all domestic and international trips. Mr. Kuhn also accompanied The President and Mrs. Reagan on 91 weekend trips to Camp David.

He also directed undertakings for policy matters and business initiatives which entailed an ongoing concentration in government relations, lobbying, strategic planning and business development. With 26 years of Washington experience, he has served at the highest levels of government in addition to working closely with corporations, national associations and organizations in developing and recommending positions on key policy issues.

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Dr. Mary Grennen presented “The Retro Housewife” during April’s Arts & Angles program. “The Retro Housewife” focused on the domestic practices of wives in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

“At the height of the housewife heyday, a woman was defined by a gleaming home and a happy husband,” Dr. Grennen says. “She took pride in her domestic power and raised a generation on washing machines, TV dinners, and good, old-fashioned manners.”

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“Achieving the Impossible!

Bruce Boguski, who is well-known for his ability to inspire others to do the impossible, delivered TU’s April Good Morning World breakfast lecture. Bruce holds a B.S. degree in business and education from Bowling Green State University and also possesses a Level Two Certification in Brain Based Learning Strategies.

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Bruce knows first-hand what is required to overcome physical and mental challenges. At age 18, Bruce was partially paralyzed in an automobile accident. Although doctors warned that he might never walk again, he left

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the hospital a few months later under his own power.

After a two-year struggle to regain full use of his body, Bruce went on to become a two-time state champion in racquetball and played on a state championship softball team. He later served as head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Van Buren High School and the men’s and women’s tennis coach at The University of Findlay.

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Today, Bruce is President of The Winner’s Edge, a peak performance consulting firm in Findlay, Ohio where he resides. He is a nationally-known presenter on motivational tactics and mental toughness training for school, sports and business professionals, using high-energy, interactive techniques to inspire and delight his audiences.

International Tiffin University’s annual International Dinner was held in March. The event featured food, fashion, and entertainment from around the world, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, China, Romania, Vietnam, Canada, and several African countries.

Music Jazz Solo Night Tiffin University presented Jazz Solo Night in February. Students from TU’s touring ensembles performed their favorite jazz standards throughout the evening. As accompanists, the jazz jam session featured the Pete Ford Trio, as well as several Tiffin University students. "These evening jam sessions are a great time for both TU students and the Tiffin community," says Brad Rees, Tiffin University’s Director of Performing Arts.

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TU Jazz Band

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Courtney Lang performs Irish clog dance.

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Yasmine Shasteen performs Middle Eastern belly dance.

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Kan Li performs traditional Chinese dance.

“During the next several months, you will see some exciting new physical changes being made in Cole Dining Hall for the benefit of TU students, along with our new management team and a fresh new approach to the menu,” remarks Dawn M. Perry, CMD, Vice President of Marketing for AVI.

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TU Alum Morgen Stiegler and Linh Lahn

TU’s Cole Dining Hall is located inside the Gillmor Student Center.

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Tiffin University has announced a new partnership with AVI Foodsystems, Inc., to provide its on-campus dining services.

AVI Foodsystems, headquartered in Warren, Ohio, is a family-owned and operated company.

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AVI Foodsystems was founded in 1960 and quickly revolutionized the food and beverage vending industry, as well as business dining services. AVI has since formulated a new division with sole concentration on the Education and Healthcare dining services market.

“AVI is known for its fresh approach to dining, offering innovation and customized solutions to the market, while doing so in a client-sensitive fashion,” Perry says.

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According to Tiffin University President Paul Marion, "We are pleased to partner with AVI to assure the best possible food service for our students and employees, as well as the many catered events that are sponsored each year by the University."

AVI presently is the largest family owned dining services company in the country and serves many Ohio-based clients, including The Cleveland Clinic, Malone College, Kenyon College, and Mount Union College, along with 13 other colleges and universities, private prep schools and public school districts in a total of nine states nationwide.

For more information about AVI Foodsystems, please contact Dawn M. Perry, CMD, Vice President of Marketing, at (330) 770-6470, or via email at DPerry@AVIFoodsystems.com. AVI also has a website at www.AVIFoodsystems.com.

Easter Egg Hunt Tiffin University presented The Christi Thomas Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, in April. The hunt has been a popular offering of TU’s student government for many years and, through a generous donation by the Thomas family, it has now been renamed to honor their daughter, Christi, who succumbed to neuroblastoma in 2006.

All Tiffin-area children were invited to hunt for over 1,500 brightly colored eggs. Each year, 300 to 400 children, participate in this hunt.

Math Quiz Tournament

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CIA Chief Information Officer Visits TU Al Tarasiuk, Chief Information Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency, visited TU on April 19, 2007 to encourage our students to pursue careers in national security. Of particular interest to Mr. Tarasiuk, who is responsible for the Agency's global information technology network, is the emphasis on technology in TU's business and national security programs.

Here, Mr. Tarasiuk enjoys a moment at lunch next to Carence Bennett, a senior graduating with honors in TU's Justice Administration program.

TU Professor Tim Schultz serves as a judge for the first annual “24” math tournament for local elementary students held in the Gillmor Student Center.

Susan Marion, who helped organize the “24” math tournament recognizes fifth-grade winners.

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Web Cast Capabilities Tiffin University's Athletic Department announced the advent of web cast capabilities on its website. Listeners can now go to the TU Athletic web site and listen to selected home events in either a live or archived format.

The web site located at http://tuintranet.tiffin.edu/webcast/ is host to both the live and archive site. Current plans include live broadcasting of all home men's and women's basketball games, and coverage of selected home baseball and softball games in both a live and/or same-day archived format. These sports join football (web cast on WTTF's radio web site at www.wttf.com ) in receiving on-line web cast coverage, with men's and women's soccer and volleyball also joining the broadcast schedule in the fall of 2007.

Also in development are concepts for weekly on-line coach’s shows, highlighting individual sport programs via coach and player interviews, and video streaming.

Plans are also in the works to extend the web cast coverage to include non-athletic events such as selected lecture series, musical performances, noteworthy guest speakers, and a TU-centered web radio statio

Who’s Who & What They Do Tiffin University students from Dr. Colleen Vallo's newswriting class have teamed up with TU's Office of Media Relations and Publications on a class project of interviewing TU employees as a way of introducing Who's Who at TU and What They Do! Below are some of the interviews with more to come in future issues.

“Do your best and treat others the way you want to be treated,” said Nancy Gilbert, Assistant to the President at Tiffin University. That is what motivates Gilbert to work hard every day. “I try to be fair, empathetic, and act in a professional manner,” said Gilbert.

Gilbert, who has worked for Tiffin University for nearly 13 years, didn’t start out as Assistant to the President.

Gilbert said that it is very exciting working with President Marion because she has the opportunity to interact with many different people in the community and at the University. “President Marion is very structured. He likes to have his finger on the pulse of the University in regards to managing it,” said Gilbert. “I try to mirror his style of management.”

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If you drop by the President’s Office on a typical day you may find her fielding phone calls, coordinating events, handling correspondence for President Marion, coordinating meetings with members of the Board of Trustees, or working with Susan Marion on an upcoming event, among many other things.

Gilbert feels that there are three important skills to possess in order to do her job well. First, it is important to have strong communication skills. “I am constantly talking with people from the community, students, trustees, faculty, and staff,” she explained.

Second, excellent organizational skills are necessary.

Gilbert shared, “Accuracy is a big part of the job because you can’t let a document leave the office with a misspelling or with the wrong date or time on it.”

Third, and most important, is professionalism. “I am a reflection of the office and the impression that I give people is very important,” said Gilbert.

“Professionalism is a 24/7 responsibility.”

Gilbert shared that it is very rewarding for her to see the TU students, faculty, and staff succeed. “When you have been here for as long as I have, you get a ‘TU feeling’. You take pride in your job. You just want to see everyone be the best that they can be,” she said.

Originally from the Toledo area, Gilbert’s husband Steve’s position as high school football coach has taken them to several locations in Ohio. When Steve accepted a position as Head Football Coach at Tiffin Columbian High School, Gilbert and her family moved to Tiffin knowing no one. “Tiffin University has become part of my family over the years,” said Gilbert.

Nancy and Steve have two sons…Aaron and his wife, Kathleen, and Kyle. In her free time, Gilbert said that because of Steve’s profession and her son Kyle’s involvement on the Tiffin Columbian football and track

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Nancy Gilbert Assistant to the President Written by Elaine Ocker

Her first position was part-time Office Manager for the Athletic Department. She was then promoted to full-time status. After that, she worked as Administrative Assistant for the Office of Development.

In May 1997, she was hired as former President George Kidd’s assistant. When President Paul Marion was hired, she took over as his assistant and has worked closely with him for almost five years.

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teams, she is their “biggest fan”. “I attend a lot of sporting events,” she said.

As for her future, Gilbert truly enjoys her job. “I feel that my positions at TU have given me a well-rounded background and I like where I’ve come from and where I’m at,” she explained. “I really enjoy coming to work every day,” explained Gilbert. “Tiffin University isn’t just my job; it is part of who I am.”

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Lori Bentz Administrative Assistant, Office of Development and Public Affairs Written by Chelsea Dahm

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Although Lori Bentz is a name many of the students don’t often hear, her work is something that affects each student at Tiffin University. “I love it. I love the atmosphere, but I don’t see many students because I deal more with alumni,” Bentz said.

Bentz, who has worked for the University for almost six years, is Dr. Michael Grandillo’s administrative assistant in the Office of Development and Public Affairs. “Our office consists of five people,” Bentz said, “and it’s fun to have a close- knit office where we can get together after work too.” However, during work, Bentz has a lot on her plate. Along with helping to organize alumni fundraisers and events, Bentz’s office handles the paperwork and works with architects for the development of new buildings. She also keeps track of monetary gifts and pledges, arranges annuities and does all of Dr. Grandillo’s typing and scheduling, among other things.

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It is because of the diversity of tasks that Bentz’s office handles, that every day brings on new and different challenges, constantly keeping her excited to be an employee at Tiffin University. “Our days are different; you just never know what each day will bring and that’s one thing I like,” Bentz said.

With all the interaction that takes place between Lori and the people she works with, she believes that there are some key qualities one must possess to do her job well. “You definitely have to be friendly and outgoing because you have to be very cordial to the people you deal with,” she said. Since Lori helps put together many functions and dinners as well as speaking to alumni, it is very important to her that she has a good demeanor. Anyone who stops by her office in Friedley Hall can see that she has just that: her appearance reflects her kind and considerate manner. She is friendly and helpful, and is often found working around other people’s schedules and not her own.

She is excited about the upcoming campaign for the development of a new recreation center for the students, in which her office handled the paperwork and worked with the lawyers to buy the land. “There is going to be an indoor track and tennis courts for the teams to use, which will free up Gillmor, the current gymnasium for students,” Bentz revealed.

The Development and Public Affairs office is in charge of the “Good Morning World” breakfast lecture series and alumni events such as Cedar Point Day. In January, the alumni office hosted the annual Cleveland Cav’s Day, and in June they hosted a Cleveland Indian’s Day. Both of these events bring alumni together and help to show them how much they are appreciated.

In her nearly six years at TU, Bentz has had an active role in its growth, and enjoys when people notice the difference in the appearance and growth of the school.

“If someone hasn’t been here in 10 years they’re just amazed,” she said.

Bentz has lived in Tiffin her entire life, so she has been able to witness the transformation of TU firsthand. She said the atmosphere of Tiffin University is very upbeat, and cheery, which she said mirrors the modernized image of the school. She said that she not only loves working for Tiffin University, but thinks that it is a really great University for students to attend. In fact, she received her associate’s degree at Tiffin University after high school and is currently taking classes toward a bachelor’s degree. Lori has two daughters; Shelby, 15 and Sydney, 11. Because she thinks so highly of TU, she would like her children to go to the University, but she is not going to let them stay at home. “I want them to live on campus, so they can get the whole college experience that I never had…that’s what college is all about,” she said.

Leonard Reaves Executive Director of Information Technology Services Written by Brian Bores The next time you go to a computer and start pounding away at the keyboard, just notice how easily everything functions. For the most part, everything seems to go perfectly. Just think for a moment…how does everything run in such perfect sequence? How is it possible that you can send a message to anyone on a computer with just a few clicks of the mouse? And while you’re thinking about the answer to these questions, here is one more. How it is possible that over 30

computers can be hooked up to one printer and that printer runs without interruption? There has to be someone who overseas everything, someone who makes sure that everything runs in such perfect sequence, and, if a problem does arise, who makes sure that it gets fixed in a timely manner? The answer to these questions and many others pertaining to this topic is Mr. Leonard Reaves.

Reaves is the Executive Director of Information Technology Services at TU where he overseas everything that involves technology. Reaves has been with TU since 1998 when he began as a Network Administrator.

From there, he served as an Assistant Director until he was promoted to his present position.

With all the problems that go on, and the day-to-day operations that have to be done, Reaves and his crew get the job done, time and time again. TU’s entire computer network consists of 33 servers, approximately 500 university computers, 30 university student housing units and 5 University academic centers across the state.

There is also an environmental monitor system with backup generator & UPS, which helps keep everything running efficiently.

Reaves resides in Tiffin with his wife Robin and their four children (Jada, Lauren, Leonard IV, and Treyvon).

When asked what he enjoyed most about the job, he said “helping the students, solving technology challenges, and the chance to grow with the university.”

Purple Day at TU Tiffin University’s students, faculty, and staff joined forces in a benefit this spring for the Bluffton University baseball program after the tragic bus accident which tragically lost five players and the bus drivers. Leading the charge for Tiffin University was a softball player and marketing major, Leigh Zajac.

Leigh coordinated efforts with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Student Government to sell t-shirts, concessions, beaded jewelry, and dance tickets to honor March 30 as TU’s official “PURPLE DAY.”

Zajac was one of three invited guests to deliver comments during a special ceremony to announce the establishment of the Bluffton University Memorial Field, a permanent commemorative memorial that honors the 2007 team and the players who lost their lives. Joining Zajac was the President of Bluffton’s student senate ($10,000 donation) and Joe Garagiola Jr., senior vice president of baseball operations for Major League Baseball and son of former catcher and legendary broadcaster Joe Garagiola ($50,000 donation).

Tiffin University’s efforts were duplicated at numerous other schools that also coordinated an official “Purple Day” as a fundraiser for the Bluffton University baseball team.

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The university donated over $10,000 to Bluffton mainly through the sale of 4000 plus Purple Day tshirts which were sponsored by over 80 individuals, universities, and businesses. Numerous community venues and athletic departments (including Heidelberg College) served as distribution centers for the shirts which were located in all sections of the country. Fifty shirts were donated to the Bluffton team who wore them during their invitational trip to the NCAA Division I College World Series Baseball Championships in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Tiffin University GOLD Congratulations to Tiffin University Gold – our colleagues who have served Tiffin University for ten or more years.

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Alice M. Nichols ........................................39 Years John J. Millar ..............................................25 Years Timothy E. Schultz ....................................25 Years Lisa W. Williams ........................................25 Years Ian S. Day ..................................................24 Years Miriam K. Fankhauser ................................24 Years Frances A. Fleet ..........................................24 Years R. Scott Distel ............................................22 Years Jeffry J. Stockner ........................................22 Years Graham W. Ryan ........................................21 Years Judith A. Gardner ......................................19 Years Cynthia S. Little ..........................................19 Years Bonnie S. Tiell ............................................19 Years Elizabeth Athaide-Victor ............................18 Years Teresa Burkett ............................................18 Years Carol A. McDannell ....................................17 Years Lonny L. Allen ............................................16 Years Rebecca J. Fox ............................................16 Years Gabriel A. Jaskolka ....................................16 Years Harold J. (Bud) Kinn ..................................16 Years Charles B. Lutz ..........................................16 Years Annette R. Staunton....................................16 Years Terry D. Sullivan ........................................16 Years Susan L. Treece ..........................................16 Years Debra A. Daughenbaugh ............................15 Years Percilla A. Nye ............................................15 Years Lisa M. Kirchner ........................................14 Years Shane K. O’Donnell ....................................14 Years Phyllis A. Watts ..........................................14 Years W. Bruce Bowlus ........................................13 Years Nancy A. Gilbert ........................................13 Years Ruth A. Gosche ..........................................13 Years Steven D. Hurwitz ......................................13 Years Cameron S. Cruickshank ............................12 Years Kelly A. Daniel............................................12 Years Michael A. Grandillo ..................................12 Years Bradley A. Rees ..........................................12 Years Brian Campbell ..........................................11 Years Kristi Campbell ..........................................11 Years Deborah A. Phillips ....................................11 Years Charles R. Ardner ......................................10 Years Nathan J. Cole ............................................10 Years Keith N. Haley ............................................10 Years Nancy J. Miller............................................10 Years Celinda M. Scherger....................................10 Years Teresa E. Shafer ..........................................10 Years Robert G. Watson ......................................10 Years

John Millar is recognized for 25 years of employment

Tim Schultz is recognized for 25 years of employment

Lisa Williams is recognized for 25 years of employment

Ten-Year Recognition Left to Right: Nate Cole, Bob Watson, Teresa Shafer, Charles Ardner, Nancy Miller (not pictured: Keith Haley and Celinda Scherger)

ALUMNISCENE TU Night Day with the Cleveland Cavaliers

TU Day at the Ballpark

In January, the Tiffin University Alumni & Development Office hosted TU Day at Quicken Loans Arena where 175 TU alumni and friends gathered to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Phoenix Suns. With each ticket purchased through the TU offer, the recipient enjoyed a package that included a private TU hospitality suite with a luncheon buffet. Cavs Announcer, Joe Tait, mingled with our guests in the hospitality suite.

Even the threat of rain didn’t deter Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers fans from Jacobs Field in Cleveland as Tiffin University hosted TU Day at the Ballpark.

Over 250 TU Alumni and Friends gathered on the picnic patio for lunch before taking their seats to see the game. The fans held out longer than the rain which interrupted the game with only one out remaining.

After a brief delay, the game was back on for the final out with the Tigers winning 9-2.

Homecoming Weekend 2007 October 12-14

Tiffin University DAY AT CEDAR POINT Friday, August 3, 2007.

For details, go to www.tiffin.edu/alumni/events or call the Alumni & Development office at 419.448.3282.

How many of you have your diploma hanging in your office? Do you wear Tiffin University apparel when you are traveling or on vacation?

Do you have a TU license plate on your car? Does a TU Alumni plate holder display your license plate?

Participating in small activities like these helps promote your alma mater.

Who knows when the next prospective student (or parent) will notice that you graduated from Tiffin University?

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For more infomation, call 419.448.3282

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CLASSSCENE Tell Us About Yourself

1950s George (Class of 1955 & 1957) and Eunice Dupey recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 8, 1957, in Amsden Methodist Church by the Rev. Frank LaPage.

the beautiful campus. As I was employed with the Ford Motor Company, Fostoria Spark Plug Plant at the time, I was immediately transferred to Saline, Michigan as a Labor Relations Representative. I continued in the field of Industrial Relations, currently called Human Resources, throughout my career with Ford, and received numerous assignments in Ohio, Michigan, and Tennessee, before retiring and settling in Springfield, Missouri. Return visits to Ohio have enabled me to visit the Tiffin University campus and I am happy to see the many improvements and I am proud to say I am an alumnus. Keep up the good work!”

Roger Sabo, Class of 1966, Heath, Ohio, tells us that he and his wife, Jean Marie, sold their printing business in 2001 and are now retired.

1960s DeeAnne Ruffing-Kent, Class of 1964, Attica, Ohio, is a secretary and billing clerk for the Village of Attica. She married Byron Kent in November and is enjoying the good times and happiness of family members.

Alton Emerine, Class of 1966, Springfield, Missouri, writes, “I have many fond memories of my years at Tiffin University. At the time, all classes were held in the fine old brick building, which is now the center of

Fred Golden, Class of 1969, St. Petersburg, Florida, is currently employed by J.M. Wolf General Contractor as their head accountant. He also owns and operates a vinyl sign and lettering business. Fred writes, “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to get back into the accounting field after all these years and I have to thank Tiffin University for the basis of that knowledge”.

He and his wife Cynthia have lived in Florida for a total of 21 years and have one daughter, Heather, and one grandson, Tanner.

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Curtis Peterson, Class of 1971, Bellefontaine, Ohio, is a self-employed insurance agent. His business is called Peterson Nationwide Insurance Agency. He and his wife Doreen, will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in August. Peterson writes, “I still remember my first day at TU, playing basketball for the Dragons, and the good old 224 Club. I’d like to say ‘Hi’ to Jim, Charlie, and the rest of the guys from the ZOU house and the class of ‘71. If you ever get down to Indian Lake, please give me a call.”

Michael L. Miller, Class of 1974, Jackson, Ohio, was recently elected as a trustee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio (Ohio Big “I”). Miller, who is currently president of Sheward Insurance Agency, has been an insurance agent for more than 26 years. Miller is a past vice president of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Lions Club, and past master of the Masonic Lodge. He and his wife, Rita, have one daughter, Michelle.

Gary Heminger, Class of 1976, Findlay, Ohio, was appointed to Fifth Third Bancorp’s board of directors.

Gary is president of Findlay’s Marathon Petroleum Company and executive vice president of Marathon Oil Corporation. He serves as TU’s chairman of the board of trustees.

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1990s Amy Beamer Moore, Class of 1992, Jacksonville, Arkansas, married James Moore in November.

Kathy Williams Elchert, Class of 1992, Tiffin, Ohio, writes, “I would like to announce the birth of my second child, Caden Christopher.” Previously employed

by Armstrong Air Conditioning, Kathy is taking some time off to enjoy her new son and family.

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Brett Muche, Class of 1994, Puyallup, Washington, was inducted into the North Olmsted High School eighth class of Athletic Hall of Fame. Muche has played baseball professionally for the Newark Buffaloes of the Frontier League and the Dakota Rattlers of the Prairie League. Following his playing career, he went on to coach at Pierce Junior College in Lakewood, Washington and has helped coach in several leagues in and around the Puyallup, Washington area, where he currently resides with his wife and two daughters.

Thomas Thompson, Class of 1994, Bryan, Ohio, writes, “I am now a partner at a law firm in Bryan, Bish, Butler & Thompson, Ltd, which celebrated its onehundredth year anniversary in 2007.

Additionally, I was appointed to the position of William County Prosecuting Attorney in January. So, I guess you could say things are going pretty well for me. I can honestly state that I would not be where I am today without my time at TU. When I came to Tiffin, I thought I was going to be the General Manager of the Miami Dolphins. I was a sports management major. I had no interest in going to law school until taking a business law course taught by Dr. Jeff Stockner. Dr. Stockner pulled me aside one day and asked me if I had ever considered going to law school. If not for Dr. Stockner's encouragement in that direction, I would never have pursued the law as a profession. Dr. Stockner continued to lead me in the right direction, assisting me with letters of recommendation for law school admissions and a Regent's Fellowship, which helped pay for law school. In 1997,

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Theresa Stephens Nibblett, Class of 1984, Washington, D.C., writes, “In November 2006, after having completed 20 plus years as a Federal Law Enforcement Criminal Investigator/Agent with the United States Government, I left the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (DHS/ICE) and joined the DHS Customs and Border Protection Agency (DHS/CBP) as an International Program Analyst in the Office of International Affairs.”

Gary Gruss, Class of 1987, Tiffin, Ohio, married Samantha Dilgard in 2006. Samantha is a registered nurse and patient care coordinator of Community Hospice Care in Tiffin and Gary is financial advisor and owner of CF Professional Inc., in Tiffin.

Jennifer Joelson Espeut, Class of 1993, Lawrenceville, Georgia, is an Office Manager for Action Concrete in Buford, Georgia. Jennifer and her husband Shane have three children. She writes, “My favorite memory of Tiffin is the house parties way back in 1986 with our house mother Gracie. I miss my Tiffin friends and wish everyone well. I can’t wait to catch up with everyone soon!”

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I graduated from the University of Toledo and passed the Ohio bar exam later that summer. I have been practicing law in Bryan ever since.”

Patricia Margraf, Class of 1996, Findlay, Ohio, joined the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation last fall. She was hired as TCF’s financial officer.

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Christopher Peiffer, Class of 1996, and Michelle (Cramer) Peiffer, Class of 1998, Maumee, Ohio, have announced the arrival of their second child, Emily Elizabeth Peiffer. Emily was born in 2007 and joins her brother, Ethan, 2 years old. Chris is currently the Radio Operations Manager at WGTE Public Broadcasting in Toledo and Michelle is a Claims Analyst for American Health Group in Maumee.

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Virginia Ricketts, Class of 1996, Van Wert, Ohio, Central Insurance Company employee, has been awarded the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. This is a professional credential recognized throughout the risk management and insurance business. She has completed a rigorous eight-course program of academic, ethical, and experience requirements. She and her husband, Darryl, have four children and seven grandchildren. Ricketts also coaches girl’s softball in Rockford, Ohio.

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Dean Zeigler, Class of 1996, Bowling Green, Ohio, married Jean Graham in 2006. Dean is employed as a teacher and head football coach at Elmwood High School, and Jean is employed as a teacher at Bowling Green Junior High School.

Neil Ickes, Class of 1997, Fostoria, Ohio, has earned the Certified Financial Planner certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Neil is allowed to use the CFP certification mark as educational credential. Neil has been a part of Merrill Lynch’s Findlay office for two years.

Kristi Graf, Class of 1998, Toledo, Ohio, writes, “I currently work for a Special Investigator for the U.S. Investigations Services; an agency which provides national security investigations for the United States Office of Personal Management (OPM). Michael and I recently became the proud parents of twin boys, Owen and Tanner in August and we were blessed with Madelyn in 2004.”

Josh Dzurick, Class of 1999, has completed his second year as head coach and third year overall with the Manchester College women's basketball program He has guided Manchester to a pair of NCAA Division III national tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, and helped the Spartans claim their first conference championship in 20 years. Since taking over the Spartans basketball program in July of 2005, Dzurick has posted win totals of 21-8 and 21-7, setting school records for most wins in a season. He guided the Spartans to a record setting 15 game winning streak in the 2006-07, failing to lose a game during the months of January and February. He was named HCAC Conference Coach of the Year in both 2006 and 2007.

Kristie Slagle, Class of 1999, Bucyrus, Ohio, joined United Bank as the marketing administrative manager in 2006. She has seven years of banking experience and knowledge in a number of facets of banking, including marketing, public relations, branch operations, and management.

Tonya Swick, Class of 1999, Seattle, Washington, is the Executive Director/General Manager of Samena Swim & Recreation Club.

2000s Kevin Barbeau, Class of 2000, Centerburg, Ohio, writes, “Amanda and I moved into our second new home due to our growing family. Hudson Steven was born in 2006. Our oldest son, Mason James, is now 2 _ years old. I was promoted to detective at the Delaware Country Sheriff’s Office about one year ago.”

Brian Bower, MBA 2000, Tiffin, Ohio, was promoted to Regional Sales Officer in the Mortgage Division at Fifth Third Bank, according to Robert W. LaClair, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fifth Third Bank (Northwestern Ohio). Brian will continue to oversee the residential mortgage loan staff in Fremont, Bowling Green and Sandusky markets. From his office in Tiffin, he will continue to assist clients in the Tiffin area with residential purchases, refinancing and new construction.

He joined Fifth Third Bank in 2004 and has nine years of financial experience.

Kristen Martinet Kaplanis, Class of 2000, graduated from Kent State University with a masters degree in Justice Studies in 2003.

She is employed as a Probation Officer for Stark County Adult Probation.

Kristen’s husband, Anthony, is a selfemployed attorney.

Kristen writes, “Our first child, Kate Sophia, was born September 15, 2006.”

Meegan Yoder, Class of 2000, New Philadelphia, Ohio, is the Help Desk Coordinator for Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio.

Kathy Peltier Treece, Class of 2001, and Mitchell Treece, Class of 2001, are the new parents of a baby girl, Natalie Lynn, born December 20, 2006.

Rebecca Rowe, Class of 2001, Cheektowaga, New York, is employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo as the Director of Program Operations & Specialized Services.

Rebecca was named the 2006 Professional of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Andrea VanErten & Kevin Hanley, Class of 2001, was married in January.

Andrea is currently employed as the Director of Special Projects for a private equity firm in the New York City area, and Kevin is Director of Marketing and Client Services with Northwestern Mutual Financial Networks in Wesport, Connecticut.

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Captain Richard H. Collins, MCJ 2002, Findlay, Ohio, was named Superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The appointment to the top post of Ohio’s State Highway Patrol comes after the retirement of Col. Paul McClellan in March 2007. Collins was sworn in to his new position during a ceremony in April, and becomes Ohio’s 15th Superintendent.

“There is no doubt that my Tiffin University education prepared me for my responsibilities as the Findlay District Commander and my future responsibilities as the Superintendent of the Ohio Highway Patrol,” Col. Collins remarks. “The courses that I took expanded my understanding of several key areas of the criminal justice system and several criminal justice disciplines.”

He adds, “The Superintendent is the most visible uniform representation of our organization. The Superintendent needs to be a person of high character, a person of integrity, and a person of vision.”

Collins began his career with the State Highway Patrol in 1978 as a cadet dispatcher. He graduated from the Highway Patrol Academy in 1980, and began a rapid ascent through the ranks, with a promotion to Captain and District Commander of the Findlay District of the Highway Patrol in 2000.

He explains that his primary goal as the new Superintendent is providing a safe driving environment for drivers who utilize Ohio’s highways. “That will always be our first priority,” he says. As part of this effort, he says that he hopes the State Highway Patrol will achieve its “Lifestat 1.0” goal this year, “which will

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Shawn Stoll, Class of 2001, Ashland, Ohio, married Donald Newton in 2006. Shawn is an office manager with Kaiser Wells Pharmacy and Homecare in Norwalk and Donald is a compliance agent with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

Debra Beckley-Reamer, Class of 2002, Tiffin, Ohio, writes, “Tiffin University is a fine university. I am very proud to say I attended TU and grateful to see how many changes have come about since my graduation in 1982 and again in 2002. I get to be a part of a committee TU has put together (part of interviewing candidates as part of their senior year before they go out into the real world). I am very impressed with the caliber of people I have interviewed; very professional, organized, and excited for their future. I have had an opportunity in the past to work for Tiffin University in the Admissions Office when I graduated in 1982. It was a great opportunity, but it was a temporary position. The University was a wonderful environment in which to work. Keep up the great work! I am energized each time I enter your fine establishment.”

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reduce Ohio traffic deaths to no more that 1 death for every 100 million vehicle miles traveled.”

As an adjunct faculty member for Tiffin University, Collins has taught basic criminology through TU’s Fast Track Program, including three courses related to National Security Studies, “The History of Terrorism,” “The Intelligence Process,” and a course he developed at the request of TU – “Terrorism and Counterterrorism.”

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His wife, Brenda, who is also serving with the State Highway Patrol, graduated from TU in May, with a degree in Justice Administration. Brenda Collins was recognized as the top student in her course of study at TU’s annual Academic Honors Banquet in April.

Ohio’s new Superintendent also serves on Defiance College’s advisory board for criminal justice programs, and the advisory board for Kaplan University, a national online college.

He earned his undergraduate degree in Organizational Management from Bluffton College, and also holds an associate’s degree from the Ohio State University.

Toni Lucadello, Class of 2002, Twinsburg, Ohio, was named mentoring program coordinator for Fostoria Economic Development Corporation. She retired from Fostoria Community Schools after 28 years of service.

Erica L. McGee, Class of 2002, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina.

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Rhonda Nagel, Class of 2002, Republic, Ohio, was named the new executive director of the Valley View Healthcare Center.

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Lori Schrader, Class of 2002 and Jesse Schrader, Class of 2002, were married in October 2005. Lori works as a Customer Service Representative at a growing manufacturing company. Jesse is employed by Citi Financial as a Loan Officer. Lori writes, “Jesse is also working for a company called ZLB Behring. He travels throughout the United States giving speeches to young children and their families on the bleeding disorder, hemophilia. Living with hemophilia himself, Jesse gives kids hope and information that even with the disorder they are still able to play sports.”

Kathryn Siroky, Class of 2002, Kettering, Ohio, joined the staff of the Hilliard Recreation and Parks Department last year.

Neha Naomi Benjamin, Class of 2003 and Eric Richard Van Hoose, Class of 2000, Dayton, Ohio, were married in New Delhi, India in October 2006. Neha writes, “Eric and I just bought our first home.” Eric is a Factory Representative for Champion Windows and Doors and Neha works as a Store Manager for a women’s plus size clothing store called “Torrid” at the Dayton Mall.

Alexis Berg, Class of 2003, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, writes, “On April 19, 2007, the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announced that I had passed the bar exam. I now have my attorney’s license and I am working as an attorney for the Law Office of George A. Berg.”

Sarah Fielder, Class of 2003, Jonesboro, Georgia, earned her Master of Education degree. Sarah now works as a teacher for Clayton County Schools in Morrow, Georgia.

Justin Wagner, Class of 2003, Marion, Ohio, is a Personal Banking Advisor for First Merit Bank in Tiffin, Ohio.

Melissa Firebaugh, Class of 2003, London, Ohio, is a Marketing Coordinator for Hull & Associates.

Kate Glassburn, MCJ 2004, Arlington, Texas, is a Coordinator of Special Projects for Campus Living Villages in Houston, Texas.

James McDonald, MCJ 2004, Vermillion, Ohio, has returned to Ohio after a 15-month stateside deployment at Fort Eustis, Virginia. He is now working as a Correctional Officer for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in Toledo, Ohio.

Russ Decker, MSCJ 2005, Eagle City, Ohio, is the director of the Allen County (Ohio) Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and has been recognized as the nation’s top local emergency manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). He was awarded the prestigious, “Clayton R. Christopher” award by IAEM as the nation’s local emergency manager of the year. He was also elected to head the IAEM organization in 2008-09.

Briana Manz, Class of 2005, Paulding, Ohio, is a Department Manager for Menards in Defiance, Ohio.

David Moody, Class of 2005, Circleville, Ohio, was promoted to assistant vice president of The Citizens Bank of Ashville. At TU, he was active in collegiate football and residence live.

“Working in personnel, it’s highly competitive,” Moore said. “To get in a place like the Colts is a great opportunity. Anytime you work in the pros, you try to envision yourself in an organization that wins.

What we’ve been able to do here is special. I knew the pieces were in place to have a great year.”

Andrew Katona, Class of 2005, San Francisco, California, is a Marketing Assistant for Clarus Transphase Scientific, Inc.

In the middle of his time at Ball State, Moore had a summer internship with the Buffalo Bills. From that, he said he developed a system of evaluating potential recruits that involved assigning letter grades. The second recruiting class Moore helped with, which joined the program in 2006, was the consensus No. 1 class in the Mid-American Conference, he said.

Brandy Arbogast, Class of 2006, LaSalle, Michigan, married David Best in 2006. Brandi is employed as an accountant for Marathon Petroleum Company in Detroit and David is employed as a journeyman electrician at Vaughn Electirc.

Dean Bracken, Class of 2006, Van Wert, Ohio, was awarded the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.

Dean has completed a rigorous eight-course program of academic, ethical and experience requirements.

TU grad in First Year as Colts Scout – Jamie Moore, Class of 2004 With all the hoopla and extra commitments in addition to normal game preparations, the week leading up to the Super Bowl could have been stressful for players and coaches for the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.

Moore, who received his bachelor’s in sports management in 2004 from Tiffin University, joined the Colts organization in the spring of 2006, following parts of two years on the Ball State University football staff.

Moore’s chief duties for the Colts are in their scouting department, evaluating film of college players and helping organize the team’s draft board for the NFL Draft in April. He also designs workouts for potential free agent signees. Thus, the week of practices leading up to the Senior Bowl are where individuals in his trade shine.

In addition to the Colts, Moore interviewed with the Bills and the Dallas Cowboys and was expecting to interview with the New York Giants when he took the Colts position shortly after the NFL Draft.

This article appeared, in part, in The Advertiser-Tribune Alex Carper, Class of 2006, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, married Brandi Weininger in January. Alex is employed as Co-Manager of Kroger Company in Columbus and Brandi is employed with Licking Heights Schools in Pataskala, as a sixth grade teacher.

Anthony Scherley, Class of 2006, Bellevue, Ohio, graduated from the Ohio State Patrol Academy in 2006.

He was a member of the 146th class.

Ashley Underwood, 2006, New Riegel, Ohio, married Brian Staib in 2006. Ashley is employed as a cost accountant for Marathon Pipeline Company in Findlay and Brian is employed as a journeyman electrician by Vaughn Industries in Carey.

Valerie Van Ingen, Class of 2006, Defiance, Ohio, married Ben Fogle in 2006. Valerie is an accountant for Paragon Custom Plastics in Bryan, and Ben is employed by Lafarge North America in Paulding as the environmental and public relations manager.

Ashley Sullivan, Class of 2006, Lithia Springs, Georgia, married Kyle Seeley in 2006. Ashley is a mutual funds reconciling specialist for Reliance Trust Company in Atlanta and Kyle is employed at Seva Logistics in Tallapoossa, Georgia.

To drop a note: Lisa W. Williams Tiffin University 155 Miami Street Tiffin, OH 44883 Email: lwilliam @tiffin.edu (digital photos are encouraged) Submit your news through the online Tell Us About Yourself Form at www.tiffin.edu

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For Tiffin University graduate Jamie Moore, though, it was somewhat relaxing. His busy week came right before that in Mobile, Ala., where coaches from various NFL teams conducted the Senior Bowl.

“It’s one of the proudest things I’ve done in football,” Moore said. “People want to ask me about work with the Colts, but I also want to talk about my time at Ball State. I worked with great people.”

Just drop me a note and I will include your information in the next issue.

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Graduate Named Chief of Police for Ohio State – Paul S. Denton, Class of 2007, Columbus, Ohio, was named Chief of Police for The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He became OSU’s Chief of Police in 2006. Ohio State has the largest campus police operations among any college or university in the nation. Prior to his new position, Denton served in several executive and command positions with the City of Columbus, Ohio Division of Police from 1978 to 2006, including Police Commander for the Technical Services Bureau, the Detective Bureau, and Patrol.

The new police chief says he sees little difference in policing on a large university campus as compared to a municipal jurisdiction.

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“The Ohio State University Police Division is a full service police agency. We have uniformed patrol forces, investigators, a canine team, a special response team and a personal protection detail,” he explains. “If there is a difference between campus policing and municipal policing, it may be more in the style or approach that we take to address problems. We often have more time to spend on an issue and can bring in support resources from around the university. I see our agency as being an active partner in educating students. One challenge is that, unlike a city or municipality, our community population changes every year.”

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Denton says that the education he received in Tiffin University’s graduate program has given him the additional skills and resources necessary to meet the demands of his position, as well as opportunities for networking with other leading professionals in the Criminal Justice field.

“One of my professional goals is for the University Police Division to be recognized as among the best – not just compared to campus agencies but compared to any agency of similar size and resources,” he notes.

“My educational experience with Tiffin University is a positive force in enabling me to accomplish this goal.

Another goal is to be a visible champion for the institution, the police officers and other safety forces who serve Ohio State.”

Keith Haley, Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at TU, recently hosted Denton as a guest on his Thursday evening web-based talk radio program, “Jumbled Justice,” to discuss the new police chief’s role

and responsibilities at Ohio State, as well as topics related to Criminal Justice in general.

“Police leaders need to remain committed to the belief that public safety is achieved through partnership with the community – that citizen involvement can yield support for an agency,” Denton remarks.

“The profession will be lifted through training, education, good policies and practices, sound management, and high individual and agency standards. It is important for an agency to reflect the community it serves. Leaders need to uphold policing as a fair, just and honest career choice for young men and women – especially in minority communities.”

In addition to his TU degree, Denton also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Youngstown State University.

The police chief says he became familiar with Tiffin University’s graduate program through a number of sources, one of which being TU’s acclaimed Criminal Justice Pro Seminar series.

“I was invited by a police colleague, Scott Blough from Marion, to attend a Pro Seminar lecture. Scott was a student at the time and is now a professor at Tiffin,” he says. “The Pro Seminar speaker was a nationally known expert on the Second Amendment. I was impressed with the lecture and the school facilities. In my opinion the ‘Pro Sem’ courses are what made Tiffin stand out. They offered a unique way to connect current practitioners and future students.”

He says that he keeps in contact with his fellow students because of the inherent value of sharing expertise. “I have called upon them for information, advice and support. In my opinion they are the bright future of the profession. They truly valued their education and were willing to put in the time and work to prepare themselves as future leaders for public and private agencies.”

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Justin (B.J.) Passarge died as a result of an automobile accident in April. A graduate of Glen Este High School in Cincinnati, B.J. played for the Tiffin University Dragon football team.

At Tiffin, he majored in criminal justice.

Dr. Ellsworth Friedley, a generous benefactor of Tiffin University, passed away in April. Friedley Hall, the first permanent residence hall on TU's campus, was named in honor of Ellsworth and his brother, Rolland Friedley, a former TU trustee. Dr. Friedley was instrumental in

Tiffin University extends its deepest sympathies

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Dr. Mike Grandillo and Dr. Ellsworth Friedley

St. Mary elementary students pray with TU students in Legacy Courtyard for B.J. Passarge

starting and funding The Rolland W. Friedley Farmers State Bank Memorial Scholarship in his late brother's memory. The Bridgewater House, located on TU's campus, was named in memory of Dr. Friedley's late friend, Maxwell Bridgewater III.

Mary Baumgardner Crates, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away last year. Mary was the secretary at the Jameson Corporation in the early years of the company.

Mary Jane (Doran) Zirger, Class of 1936, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in February.

Herman Warnement, Class of 1937, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away in February. Herman was a retired accountant after 44 years.

1940s LeRoy W. Craun, Class of 1941, Bettsville, Ohio, passed away in December 2006. Leroy worked as a trucking executive for Craun Transportation in Bettsville and Sentle Trucking in Toledo.

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Robert A. Fleet, Class of 1941, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in November 2006. Robert was the owner and retired president of Swissomatic Precision Instruments in Santa Monica. He also farmed in Seneca County for five years during war time and was an executive secretary for Ford Motor Company.

Tiffin University extends its deepest sympathies

Marjorie Lowery Hoover, Class of 1941, passed away in January. Marjorie was a teacher at the Seneca County School of Opportunity for over 20 years.

1950s Paul R. Brough, Class of 1950, Fremont, Ohio, passed away in January 2007.

R. Jack Duncan, Class of 1951, Findlay, Ohio, passed away in March. Jack retired from Marathon Pipeline Company in 1986 after 35 years of service.

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Charles Clady, Class of 1953, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in September 2006.

1960s Grace Creger, Class of 1961, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away in 2007.

Lawrence Setzler, Class of 1966, passed away in 2006.

John H. Hones, Class of 1968, West Plains, MO, passed away in January.

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Janine L. (Harlett) Lortz, Class of 1972, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in 2007. Jan worked for Dr. David Drake and later for Dr. Robin Vicek.

Lawrence Zura, Class of 1977, Marblehead, Ohio, died in 2006. Larry was an accountant for Chrysler Plastics in Sandusky for 25 years retiring in 1993.

2000s Police Officer Jason D. West, Class of 2000, Avon, Ohio, was killed in 2007 in the line of duty. "He embodied what police work was all about," said Tom DeChant, a retired Avon police officer, longtime neighbor and friend. "He had respect for everybody."

Jason’s lifelong goal was to be a police officer. A football and baseball player at Avon High, West was recruited at Tiffin University to play baseball for the Tiffin University Dragons.

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SPORTSSCENE TU DRAGONS APPROVED AS GLIAC MEMBER The Presidents of the universities and colleges in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) unanimously approved bringing Tiffin University into the conference as a full member, beginning academic year 2008-2009. TU officially accepted the offer of membership.

TU will become the league’s 14th full member and sponsors 18 of the GLIAC’s 20 championship sports.

TU will compete as an independent member of Division II during the 2007-2008 academic year.

GLIAC Commissioner Tom Brown said, “We are excited to have a school of Tiffin’s caliber join the conference. Tiffin is a great fit for the GLIAC, athletically, academically and geographically. We feel that the GLIAC is one of the top conferences in Division II and the addition of TU will only make us stronger.”

Tiffin University President Dr. Paul Marion said, “We are very pleased to join the GLIAC and are honored to be associated with the outstanding colleges and universities that are members. The GLIAC is considered by many to be the premier Division II Conference in the NCAA.”

“The invitation to join the GLIAC is really a testament to how far our athletic program has grown,” said Ian Day Director of Athletics, Tiffin University. “There are a lot of people on the staff that have worked hard to make this happen. The GLIAC is a great fit for the University on many levels, including our games against natural area rivals Findlay and Ashland.”

The GLIAC also has two members in Pennsylvania (Gannon University and Mercyhurst College), along with nine members in the state of Michigan (Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State University,

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Spring Review 2007 Baseball The Tiffin Baseball squad came into the season with high hopes and new faces, and barely missed reaching a regional playoff berth in their final NAIA season. The team finished with a 12-12 record in the American Mideast Conference, and the season wound down in exciting fashion as the team challenged for a Region IX playoff spot. The Dragons season came down to a 5-4 loss against nationally ranked Ohio Dominican in their last game of the year.

Despite the team’s overall record of 22-31, the Dragons showed promise throughout the year as veterans and rookies contributed. Senior first baseman Paul Robbins led the team with a .411 batting average, well enough for third in the conference. Robbins also led the team in hits (68), home runs (4), and d oubles (22), earning him a place on the All-AMC first team and a spot on the All-Region team.

Catcher Matt Gorman also earned first team All-AMC honors after leading the team with 47 RBI and hitting .288 on the season. Senior third baseman Matt Jennings (.313, 40 RBI) and freshman OF Ty Blake (.268, 23 RBI) earned second team All-

Senior Paul Robbins had another stellar season, earning First Team All-American Mideast Conference honors along with All-Region IX homors while hitting .411.

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Tiffin will be the 3rd institution from the State of Ohio to join the GLIAC. Ashland University joined the league in 1995. The University of Findlay began competing in the league in 1997.

and Wayne State University). The University of Indianapolis competes as an associate member in football and men’s and women’s swimming and diving and Lewis University competes as an associate member in men’s and women’s swimming and diving.

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AMC honors as well, while junior infielder Kyle Brock (.333) and freshman OF Devin Rudolph (.314) received Honorable Mention selections.

Sports at TU Tiffin University won its second consecutive NAIA Region IX Championship in 2007, ending its tenure in teh NAIA with back-to-back NAIA National Championships appearances.

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TOP RIGHT Sophomore Cyla Hawkins earned her second consecutive First Team AllAmerican Mideast Conference North Division honor with another strong campaign.

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The pitching staff was led by All-AMC Honorable Mention selection Tom Podulka (2-4, 3.76 ERA, 54 Ks), with David Morehouse (4-3, 5.27), Eric Ludrowsky (2-6, 6.50), Mark Verkest (2-3, 5.51), and Bobby Mullin (3-5, 7.46) rounding out the starting rotation. Brandon Tober (1-1, 4.98), Brad Davis (1-1, 7.76), and Doug Berlan (1-1, 10 appearances) all saw extended action on the mound.

The team has high hopes and great expectations for the 2008 season, as the team will lose only six players to graduation.

Softball The Tiffin University Softball team reached new heights in 2006. In 2007, they cemented their place among the best that NAIA has to offer with another tremendous year. After a tough season opening trip, the team returned to Tiffin with a 5-5 record. The Lady Dragons went on a rampage throughout the rest of the season, winning 25 of their last 28 regular season games. The Dragons battled a tough Urbana squad in the AMC Championship Series, splitting the first two games before defeating the Lady Knights in the finale 7-1. At the Region IX tournament, the team dominated Geneva and Urbana by a combined score of 16-4, then defeated Notre Dame in a ten innings, 8-7 thriller that returned the squad to the national tournament for the second consecutive year. At Nationals, the team went 2-2, ending their season with an overall record of 37-11 and a top twenty National ranking.

The Lady Dragons finished the season undefeated in the AMC conference, second in team batting average (.331), and first in team ERA (1.75), and had numerous All-Region and All-Conference selections. Krista Sowers (17-6, 1.48 ERA) was named the AMC and Region IX Pitcher of the Year, while also being named to the AMC first team and All-Region IX team. Second baseman Melissa Bowie (.370, 26 RBI), shortstop Cyla Hawkins (.367, 27 RBI), and RF Stephanie Orr (.479, 37 RBI) were all-named to the All-AMC first team with Sowers. Orr and Hawkins

were also named to the All-Region IX team. LF Ashli Breau (.355, 32 RBI) received second team All-AMC honors, while catcher Tracy Lehman (.384, 11 HR) received Honorable Mention and first baseman Nicole Romero was named to the All-Freshman team (.318, 33 RBI).

Despite losing standout players Bowie, Lehman, Orr, and pitcher April Nietrzeba (20-5, 1.99 ERA), the Lady Dragons will return a solid core group looking to break new ground and new records with the change to NCAA Division II.

Track & Field - Men's & Women's The Tiffin University Track & Field squads had an impressive year that culminated in over twenty men and women competing at national invitationals. The men's team finished the season ranked 11th in NCAA Division II while the women's squad placed 26th, as both teams reached the highest ever Division II ranking and left near the top of NAIA competition.

The men's team dominated at the AMC Championships, winning their fourth straight AMC title. Thomas Nims was named the Track Athlete of the Meet for winning the 200m dash and long jump events, while Jason Werling earned the Men's Field Athlete Award for winning the discus and hammer throw competitions.

Landing on the All-AMC first team as event winners were Zach Ball (100m dash, 4x100 Relay winner), Mike Ballistrea (400m hurdles), and Thomas Nims (200m dash, long jump), while Ball (200m dash), Andrew Belzer (3,000 Steeplechase), Pat Manders (400m dash), Nims (100m dash), Ryan Speakes (long jump, triple jump), and Werling (shot put) earned second team honors for second place finishes at the event.

The women's team had one of their strongest performances ever at the AMC Championships, finishing in third place and having seven event winners, including Andrea Bader (100m dash, 4x100 relay), Jessica Duncan (4x100 Relay), Melissa Jones (discus), Christine Moyer (hammer throw), Katrina Schumacker (4x100

of 23 teams, and was led by standouts Trow at +50 and Garcia at +52.

The Men's Golf team earned an at-large National Championship selection after placing second at the Regional Championships. The Dragons finished 7 strokes behind Region-winner Malone College, with A.J. Borisa and Danny Sorgini earning All-American Mideast team selections. At the NAIA National Tournament at the Indiana National Golf Club in Plymouth, Indiana, the team placed 24th, with Danny Sorgini being the team's top performer, finishing with a +16 for 47th place.

Tennis Both the Men's and Women's Tennis teams earned the right to compete for a Region IX Championship and a berth in the NAIA National Tournament with strong regular season records, but fell short by a few points. The Men's team finished the regular season with an overall record of 12-8, tying for second place in the American Mideast Conference with a 4-2 record. The Dragons defeated Cedarville 6-3 on the road to compete for their first ever Regional Championship. In the finals, Tristan McLean and Harry Smith won single's matches for the Dragons, while the teams of Ryan Hodges and Ben Fletcher, and Phil Conley and Diego Miranda won double matches, but the team fell one win short of the victory, 5-4, to Walsh.

Sports at TU TOP LEFT School record holder Jason Werling (senior) won his fourth AMC Championship and qualified for the National Championships four times during his career. He placed 13th at Indoor Nationals this year while also earning Tiffin’s Scholar Athlete of the Year honor.

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Relay), Maria Shaw (4x100 Relay), and Chelsea Shelnick (400 hurdles). Finishing in second place in events were: Kristen Ameling (shot put), Bader (200m dash), and Shelnick (100m hurdles).

Golf - Men's & Women's The Tiffin University Women's Golf team earned their second consecutive Region IX Championship and finished 19th at the NAIA National Tournament in their final season of NAIA competition. The Lady Dragons edged Walsh University by a score of 344 to 352 at Regionals, earning Senior Jen Trow her second consecutive Region IX Medalist award and a spot on the AllAmerican Mideast Conference team, along with teammates Jessica Garcia and Sara Durkee. At the National Championships the team shot a +221 to finish 19th out

RIGHT Senior Kristen Gibson posted her second straight AllAmerican Mideast Conference honor while posting a 15-7 singles record.

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At the NAIA National Invitational held at Fresno Pacific University, the Men's team finished in 37th place out of 65 teams, with Chad Roberts and Mike Ballistrea each earning points for the squad with sixth place finishes in the 5000m run and 400m hurdles, respectively. The women's squad had solid performances from its ten participants competing in ten different events.

Juniors Katrina Schumacher and Andrea Bader hand off the baton in the 4x100 meter relay.

That relay team, also comprised of freshman Maria Shaw and junior Jessica Duncan, qualified for the National Championships in the event while also winning the AMC Championship for the second consecutive year.

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Sports at TU RIGHT Junior Phil Conley won his 40th singles match in three years, earning his third consecutive All-American Mideast Conference selection while leading the Dragons to their most wins ever.

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Left, Lauren Lehman and Right, Melissa Poe

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On the women's side, the Lady Dragons followed their 2006 NAIA National Tournament trip with a solid 2007 regular season, finishing with an overall record of 12-9 and placing third in the AMC with a 7-2 mark. The Lady Dragons avenged a season finale loss to Ohio Dominican with a 7-2 win in the Regional semifinals, and squared off against a strong Walsh team in the finals, only to suffer a similar fate as the Men's team and fall 5-4. Kristen Gibson, Tee Long and Dena Haehn won singles matches for Tiffin, while Long/Laura Jeanblanc was the sole doubles team to earn a victory.

Senior Kristen Gibson earned her second consecutive American Mideast Conference honor as a singles and doubles player, and Faith Greenawalt earned her first AMC selection as both a singles and doubles player.

Philip Conley earned his third consecutive All-AMC selection as a singles player, along with freshmen Diega Miranda as a singles-doubles and Harry Smith in doubles.

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