Tiffin University

Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio. Founded in 1888,[1] Tiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission[2] (HLC) for the undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at the main campus in Tiffin, Ohio, at the University of Bucharest in Romania, and at several locations in Ohio, including the Cleveland, Toledo, and Fremont areas, as well as online.

Tiffin University
MottoSine Audacia Nullum Praemium
Motto in English
Without risk, there is no gain
TypePrivate university
Established1888
PresidentLillian Schumacher
Academic staff
74 full-time, 287 adjunct
Administrative staff
215 full-time
Students4,282
Undergraduates1,578 (on campus)
Location
Tiffin
,
Ohio
,
United States
CampusSuburban
130 acres (53 ha)
ColorsGreen and gold
         
AthleticsNCAA Division II - GMAC
NicknameDragons
Sports22 teams
MascotBlaze the Dragon
Websitewww.tiffin.edu

History

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

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

Academics

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

School of Arts and Sciences

The academic programs offered by the School of Arts and Sciences are Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art Administration (with concentrations in Music Industry and Visual Arts), Communication, Cyber-Defense and Information Assurance, English, General Science, Government and National Security, History, Professional Music, and Professional Studies. Teacher education programs are offered through a partnership with Lourdes College. Students can also achieve a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Science, Forensic Science, Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration.

Main Classroom Building

School of Business

The academic programs offered by the School of Business are Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Computer and Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing, Organizational Management, and Sports and Recreation Management, as well as an Associate of Business Administration in Accounting, Business, Computer and Information Systems, and Health Administration.

School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences

The academic programs offered by the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences are; Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) degree with concentrations in Corrections, Criminalistics, Digital Forensics, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security & Terrorism, Justice Administration, and Law Enforcement, as well as an Associate of Criminal Justice degree in Law Enforcement.

The school also offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with concentrations in Addictions Counseling, Cross-Cultural and International Psychology (CCIP), and Human Services.

Also, study abroad programs in several countries are available for undergraduate students. The university enrolls many international students, including China, Romania, and Saudi Arabia. There are a total of 29 different countries represented on campus.

Graduate programs

Tiffin University graduate programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with concentrations in Finance, General Management, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, International Business, Leadership, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, and Sports Management, a Master of Education (MEd) degree with concentrations in Educational Technology and Higher Education Administration, a Master of Humanities (MH) degree with concentrations in Art & Visual Media, Communications, Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, and Individualized Studies, a Master of Science (MS) degree in Criminal Justice with concentrations in Crime Analysis, Criminal Behavior, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security Administration, and Justice Administration, as well as a highly rated Master of Science (MS) degree in Psychology.

Accreditation

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

Athletics

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

Music

Tiffin University's music program consists of more than 15% of the campus population participating in groups that specialize in popular and commercial styles of music, and also in traditional large bands and choirs. The majority of student-musicians are non-music majors, and all receive scholarships for their music activities. TU also offers a degree in professional music in which students to focus on popular, jazz, rock, hip hop, and other commercial styles, and has achieved regional and national recognition for its pop a cappella and vocal jazz groups, and for incorporating hip hop performance into its music ensembles. All TU music majors receive free music notation and production software, and have liberal access to the school's multiple digital audio workstations for both their academic and independent music production activities. TU is home to the Lambda Iota chapter of the national honorary band fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi.

Campus Life

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

Architecture

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

Greek life

Tiffin University's Greek life includes:[4]

Notable alumni

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