2021-2022 Viewbook

TO TRULY STAND OUT TO TRULY YOU CANNOT STAND OUT BE COMPELLED YOU CANNOT TO FIT IN. BE PersonalCOMPELLED challenge is the best kind of challenge.

TO FIT IN. Personal challenge is the best kind of challenge.

Challenge Convent Wisdom.

To understand who we are and where we are going is to appreciate and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that has guided us for more than a century. Our motto — without risk, there is no gain — means something here.

It is a series of risks that got TU to where it is today — and it is risk that will continue to propel TU forward.

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THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL UNIVERSITY MANTRA. TO WHICH WE SAY: WE’RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL UNIVERSITY.

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ONLY BY WAY OF EXAMPLE CAN WE BE SO BOLD AS TO INSPIRE YOU TO JOIN US IN EMBRACING THIS MINDSET. This is not a rallying cr y to ignore wise counsel, confront authority or even disregard best practices. Rather, these are deep-seated convictions we uphold as true and strive to live out.

Here you will find that TU is more than the sum of its parts; it is greater than the promise of a higher education. It is a caring and nurturing crossroads: it represents the intersection of who you’ve been and who you will become.

And in due time you, and every TU student, will come to realize that ...

WITHOUT RISK THERE IS NO GAIN. What makes us different is the way we have intentionally chosen to approach this thing called “college,” with an uncommon focus on opportunity, practicality, teaching and mentoring, and belonging.

NO IVORY TOWERS. NO UNNECESSARY CLASSES.

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NO TENURED PROFESSORS.

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NO GLASS CEILINGS.

Ever.

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NO PRETENTIOUSNESS.

Cassie Eschweiler | Lakewood, Ohio Law Enforcement and Accounting ‘17, MBA ‘19 “Tiffin University provides students the ability to get involved in athletics, the music department, Greek Life, and a variety of campus organizations. Through these organizations, students have the potential to discover their interests, find their career path, meet someone in their desired career field, obtain an internship, and maybe even a job (I know that for a fact, TU hired me). There are so many possibilities for a student that start by simply being able to attend an institution such as Tiffin University.”

David Selnick | Vice Provost & Dean School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences “Because of the support of my parents and my wife, I was able to fulfill my dream of a career in the US Air Force— but not everyone is as fortunate to have someone who believes in them like that. That’s why I went into teaching after the military, and that’s what we do here at Tiffin University. If you have a goal, and you’re willing to work hard, we’re going do everything we can to help you achieve your dreams. I did it, and you can, too.”

#EMBRACETHECHALLENGE

This is your opportunity.

Seize it.

“Tiffin University helped me succeed. The endless amount of opportunities I was given has afforded me the chance to make a difference on campus and in the community.

I established strong relationships with my professors and gained a deeper understanding of my academics in a small classroom setting.”

If that resonates with you, if it ref lects your story, too — in the classroom, with regard to your athletic competitiveness, and in the pursuit of your dreams — then know that right here, at Tiffin University, your opportunity awaits.

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Ryan Harris | Belleville, Michigan Law enforcement, minor in homeland security and terrorism ’20

The r e’s s om e t h i n g ab out b e i n g underestimated — or perhaps overlooked — that steadies your resolve. Our stor y is one of g r it a nd dete r m i n at ion , of ove rcom i n g insurmountable odds with a desire to prove the naysayers wrong. Collectively there is a feistiness in us Dragons that cannot be ignored, a can-do attitude that becomes contagious.

Embracing an underdog’s mentality is what gives us a desire to never give up and meet the toughest challenges head-on to get things done. Just like us, these are the attributes that employers desire.

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We are a university and staff, a faculty and student body, that revels in the opportunity to do what others think cannot be achieved.

WE ARE A LEADER IN BUSINESS EDUCATION AND WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO TAKE CALCULATED RISKS. WE BUILT A BUSINESS SIDE TO THE MUSIC PROGRAM, TO COMMERCIALIZE IT AND BRING A PRACTICAL ELEMENT ALONGSIDE PERFORMANCE. THAT’S WHAT TU IS ALL ABOUT. —John Millar, PhD., Professor of Management, Dean Emeritus

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Practical matters.

At a time when a college education can seem cost prohibitive, we’re rewriting the private college playbook to infuse it with a practicality that a nimble institution like ours can provide.

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Cost of tuition, room and board is lower at TU vs. average Midwest and national four-year private colleges

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Flat-rate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students

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91% of students are employed or continuing education six months after graduation

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Average financial award: $29,200

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College Credit Plus credits for high school students

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Over 30 on-campus majors that focus on practical job experience

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Online programs for bachelor’s and graduate degrees for nontraditional enrollment and working adults

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We don’t see ourselves in competition with private liberal arts colleges, research institutions or large land grant schools. That’s because we’re a different kind of university, one built on practicality and focused on programs that provide a valuable return on investment toward employment or a stepping stone to a graduate degree. We know our strengths and what we’re best at, and we invest in opportunities that have real-world benefit to our students who are destined to become graduates and working professionals.

TU Cinema – Students have unlimited access to 200+ movies, 120 new releases and 10 seasons of TV shows for all on-campus students.

TU has been honored as an institution committed to diversity by Minority Access, with 16% of the population identifying as a minority.

TU is home to a diverse student population.

Here, we celebrate cultural uniqueness!

#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEADRAGON

TU recently opened the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Experiential Learning Center, built for realistic crime scene analysis, addictions counseling and criminal interviewing.

Dragon Brew — We proudly serve Starbucks coffee on campus.

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Over 300 studentathletes earned allacademic honors; the average student-athlete GPA is 3.07.

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Our mascot and students breathe fire, blazing their path to greatness.

Go Gons!

#TUTEACHES

Professionals who teach.

Your best instruction will come from those who practice what they teach and have a pulse on shifting workforce realities.

At TU, that’s every faculty member.

Our instructors come here to teach because they want to share their knowledge with the next generation of thinkers and doers — now. While all are well-schooled with many carrying advanced degrees, it’s the on-the-job perspective that makes them subject matter experts. Their experiences and connections parlay into knowledge that goes far beyond textbooks and theory.

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I can’t think of a better way to give back than to share my work expertise.

TU allows me to bring my 7 years of experience with workplace realities and challenges in the classroom— and there’s no substitute for that kind of insight.

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— Matthew McCabe, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Tiffin—the quintessential college town

#TIFFINOH

1 CLEVELAND 2 COLUMBUS 3 TOLEDO LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS 4 SANDUSKY 5 MOHICAN STATE PARK

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CLEVELAND (2 hours) Events and concerts at the Quicken Loans Arena, Blossom Music Center, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland Museum of Art, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, NFL, MLB and NBA games, local beaches, Cuyahoga Valley National Park & Scenic Railroad COLUMBUS (1.75 hours) Events and concerts at Schottenstein Center, Nationwide Arena, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Blue Jackets hockey, Columbus Clippers baseball, Columbus Museum of Art, Short North’s Arts District, Scioto Mile, Bicentennial Park, COSI

The essentials

Green spaces Decompress and relieve any stress by accessing 200-acres of city parkland offering volleyball courts, ball diamonds, disc golf, trails and recreation shelters. The County Parks District adds to that with 10 additional parks with walking and biking trails as well as fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Proximity is everything Ready to get off campus and explore? Tiffin is within an hour or two of thriving cultural centers, bustling big cities and one-of-a-kind experiences. The ability to easily get there from here makes Tiffin the perfect place to call home base.

Your car is welcome on campus starting your first year at Tiffin University. Hit the road with friends to go to nearby performing arts and sporting events.

LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS (45 min.) start at Port Clinton where charter boats can take you to Put-in-Bay, Kelley’s Island and Middle Bass Island, hiking, boating, beaches SANDUSKY (45 min.) Cedar Point, the most visited seasonal amusement park in the U.S. MOHICAN STATE PARK (1 hour) offers biking trails, canoeing, zip-lining, camping, fishing and hiking.

Named “Trail of the Month” by Runners World Magazine. Voted #1 mountain bike trail in Ohio

by Mountain Bike Action Magazine and a “must ride” according to National Geographic Explorer Magazine. Home of the Mohican MTB100, a stop on the National Ultra Endurance Series that has featured many of today’s top USA Olympians and national champions.

MAUMEE BAY STATE PARK (1 hour) on Lake Erie’s shore features boating, swimming, biking, a nature center, camping, walleye fishing, hunting, hiking and golf DAYTON (2.5 hours) is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Native American Village, Carillon Historical Park, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park DETROIT (2 hours) home to MLB, NFL and NHL teams as well as iconic landmarks Motown Museum, the Tuskegee Airmen Museum, GM Renaissance Center on the International Riverfront and the Joe Louis Arena.

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Tiffin covers the essentials a student would expect — places to shop, worship, bank and find entertainment. Students even have options for part-time jobs at many of the city’s local businesses. And Tiffin boasts a number of local eateries, coffee shops, and plenty places to indulge your sweet tooth — essential for those late-night study sessions.

TOLEDO (1 hour) Events and concerts at the Stranahan Theater, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, world-renowned Toledo Museum of Art, Mud Hens baseball, Toledo Walleye Club, Imagination Station, National Museum of the Great Lakes

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There are few small cities in America better suited to own this title than Tiffin. With a population of just under 18,000 year-round residents, this welcoming enclave in northern Ohio has been the home of two universities for 130-plus years — which is to say it knows how to meet the needs of its college students without sacrificing its identity or small-town Americana charm.

1,471

TOTAL ON-CAMPUS STUDENT POPULATION

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STATES REPRESENTED

33 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

16%

DOMESTIC MINORITY STUDENTS

10%

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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OF STUDENTS ARE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE

STUDENTFACULTY RATIO

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STUDENTS IS OUR AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

10,000+ WORLD WIDE ALUMNI NETWORK

91%

OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING EDUCATION SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

100%

OF FRESHMEN INVOLVED IN SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS

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“Tiffin University is an inclusive community where people of all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and confident in their ability to achieve their best.”

HATIM ALGHAMDI, BCJ in criminalistics and MCJ in forensic psychology, Regional Advisor for the Middle East at TU. From Saudi Arabia, Jeddah.

10% of TU students come from outside the United States to fulfill their educational dreams.

#ALLCULTURESWELCOME

sfy that longing to belong.

We’re intentional about giving our students the opportunity to find their fit. We provide a head start in deeper cultural understanding and acceptance by walking out what the future of community looks like while fostering connections and a sense of belonging in our TU family.

CLUBS & RECREATIONAL SPORTS Basketball (Coed) Cheerleading (Coed) Disc Golf (Coed) Dodgeball (Coed) Drone Racing (Coed) Equestrian (Coed) Fishing (Coed) Flag Football (Coed) Kickball (Coed)

Men’s Bowling Men’s Rugby Soccer (Coed) Ultimate Frisbee (Coed) Volleyball (Coed) Wiffleball (Coed) Women’s Bowling Women’s Rugby

A Cappella Color Guard Dance Team Funk, Rock & Jazz Bands Hip Hop Music Marching & Concert Band Multimedia Production Newspaper Recording Studio Production Songwriting Student Record Label Theatre & Musical Theatre University & Gospel Choir Visual Art Team STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Academic Clubs Community Service Orgs Faith-Based Orgs Fraternity & Sorority Orgs Special Interest Groups Multicultural Orgs

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Not just because we can, but to reflect where our world is headed, the reality of a globally connected society, and as a way to demonstrate how togetherness leads to cooperation and future success — for all.

PERFORMING ARTS

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From athletes, artists and entrepreneurs, to international students and those from urban, suburban and smalltown settings, we are actively building the most unique and diverse community in the rural heartland of Ohio.

#CCUATTU

Intentionally CrossInstead of making college a four-year retreat from the real world, we’re tackling global realities daily.

Currently our international students come from 35 countries across the globe, which is unheard of for a school our size. But just as we openly welcome students from around the world to our campus, we also invite every student to see a different part of the world and broaden their intellectual and cultural curiosity. Any junior and senior in good academic standing can elect to study abroad and immerse themselves in study and cultural appreciation in a number of countries representing every continent.

This robust cultural exchange has led us to create Celebrating Cultural Uniqueness — a set of globally diverse competencies that are woven into our general education curriculum. Not only must we fulfill our mission by linking knowledge to professional practice, we believe being proactive and intentional in equipping all students for success in a diverse world strengthens understanding and acceptance while sharpening their competitive edge.

Today’s employers look for culturally attuned individuals with interpersonal skills, life skills and cultural competencies and at Tiffin University, students will experience an academic curriculum that prepares them for these specialized 21st century competencies. At TU we Celebrate Cultural Uniqueness (CCU) as this is our response to diversity and inclusion so much so that our core curriculum classes reflect inclusive theory and practice and prepares students to think critically, communicate and engage collaboratively, apply problemsolving skills and solve complex challenges with and for diverse teams.

Through these core classes, we provide workforce-ready advantages for our students that address today’s professional challenges no matter what the organizational type, by infusing them into classroom and laboratory learning. We have collaborated with businesses and professionals to provide hands-on, experiential learning that produces graduates with the technical know-how and interpersonal skills to succeed. These essential skills will prepare you to be an innovative contributor and leader in the workplace.

Intimate campus infinite connections.

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With nearly 50 opportunities to get involved and find community on campus, you are sure to find a teams and purpose-driven organization that connects with your interests.

And when something’s not offered, you and your fellow students are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and fill the void.

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GAME ON.

Competing at a small school doesn’t mean compromising your biggest aspirations.

#GOGONS

To be a champion, you must have the heart of a champion.

We assemble 23 men’s, women’s and co-ed teams comprising almost 800 student-athletes.

Tiffin University is ranked 25th in the Learfield/IMG Director’s Cup standings, which recognizes the top NCAA Division II programs in the country.

MEN’S Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field Wrestling CO-ED Esports

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But you’ll also find that winning isn’t the end-all goal. There’s more to it than that. Your coaches are more than masters at crafting game plans and coaching technique. They are equally as passionate about building character and molding successful students who have the stamina to compete long after the games are over.

WOMEN’S Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Golf Soccer Softball STUNT Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

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With more than 50 percent of our students competing in NCAA Division II athletics, there is an undeniable competitive spirit on campus. It’s that spirit — that scrappiness and desire to scale any obstacle that stands in the way of achievement — that fuels our athletes.

What you accomplish here will be part of our shared history, and it just may become legendary. Yet all that time, effort and preparation, and what you learn in the process, points toward your future.

ALWAYS.

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Find your lane.

Then excel.

For 130 years, we’ve been schooling students in the art of succeeding at business — and business represents a part of what we do best. To be excellent means you can’t be all things to all people. You have to know your lane. Across our three schools are defined pathways where our students can excel in business, criminal justice, the sciences or the arts — and we put all of our energy into making these programs extraordinary.

The School of Arts and Sciences provides the backbone for critical thinking on social, cultural and technological advancements affecting work and society.

More than an understanding of the arts and sciences, there is a call upon students and faculty alike to thoughtfully affect change regarding the future of every discipline.

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The School of Business is the only school in the U.S. to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) and European Council for Business Education (ECBE).

It is among the earliest pioneers of distance and online learning.

The School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences is an established and proven leader in the field that recently pioneered the Forensic Psychology lab ahead of the American Psychology Association identifying the discipline as a registered program.

As a member of the Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence, TU offers unparalleled experiences, including national security events such as the 2017 Maritime Risk Symposium.

Academics

Our academic agenda: Practical. Relevant. Career-Focused.

UNDERGRADUATE We offer more than 50 degree-granting programs focused on the practical work in your field so that when you walk across our stage after four years of immersive, hands-on study, you’ll be prepared for a much bigger stage.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) Chemistry Commercial Music Cyber Security Digital Media & Design Education Integrated Social Studies Middle School Education (History, Science)

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) Accounting Finance Management Human Resource Management International Business Managerial Studies Manufacturing Management

Government & National Security

Supply Chain Management

Health, Fitness & Wellness

Marketing

History

Sports Management

Psychology

Sports & Athletic Administration

Addictions Counseling

Sports Marketing

Cross-Cultural and International Psychology

TU offers MBA classes that count as dual credit

Human Services

degree and a master of business degree.

Public History Strategic & Mass Communication

towards both your undergraduate business Undergraduate business students, who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, will have the opportunity

BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BCJ) Corrections Criminalistics Digital Forensics Forensic Psychology Homeland Security and Terrorism Justice Administration Law Enforcement BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) Applied Health Science (Dual degree program with Mercy College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Computer Science Network & Systems Administration Software Development Exercise Science Forensic Science

during their senior year to take up to four graduate courses. This opportunity allows students to finish their graduate degree program faster and will save them money in

ASSOCIATE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (ACJ) Law Enforcement

the long run. After completing these classes, and upon your undergraduate graduation, you will be able to complete your MBA in less

BACHELOR-LEVEL CERTIFICATES

than a year (only 45 weeks). At that time, you

Addictions Counseling

will also qualify for the alumni tuition discount.

Cost to Attend & Financial Support

Your full potential within reach.

ANNUAL TUITION:

$

27,780

ANNUAL ROOM & BOARD: To help pay for college, nearly 95 percent of incoming first-year students receive financial aid in the form of: • Scholarships (academic, athletic, arts, leadership, etc.)

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• Military benefits

11,080

• Student employment

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AVERAGE ON-CAMPUS FINANCIAL AID AWARD

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39,560

$

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30,349

(Tuition: $27,780 + Room & Board: $11,080 + Fees) 50K

$

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HELPFUL LINKS ON YOUR PATH TO COLLEGE • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting October 1 (Make sure to add Tiffin University”) — studentaid.gov

49,870

NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR 4-YR PRIVATE COLLEGES* 50K

$

• Sign up for your Federal Student Aid ID — fsaid.ed.gov • Complete entrance counseling, master promissory note and PLUS Ioan application — studentaid.gov • Scholarship Sites — collegeboard. org, chegg.com/scholarships • Federal Student Aid — studentaid.gov

*source: trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing

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• Federal and state grants and loans

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As a private, coeducational, nonprof it university, we work hard to keep costs in check, believing that unaffordable is unacceptable. For college to afford opportunity and truly be practical, it must also remain within reach.

WHEN I TALK WITH STUDENTS, I MAKE A POINT TO REMIND THEM: YOU’VE MADE IT HERE. NOW ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. — Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President of Tiffin University

#DRAGONNATION

Every remarkable journey has its first steps.

Take yours here.

Discover our programs. Hear our story.

Determine if you belong here. tiffin.edu

Schedule a tour of campus with a group, set up a personalized tour or attend an open house. tiffin.edu/visit

3. STAY CONNECTED:

@TiffinU

4. APPLY: TIFFIN.EDU/APPLY Complete your application online for free.

Tiffin University’s Non-Discrimination Policy and reporting information is available at tiffin.edu/institutionaldiversity/

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2. VISIT CAMPUS:

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1. LEARN MORE

Challenge Conventional Wisdom. ®

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