University in Ohio, US
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Tiffin University is a private university in Tiffin, Ohio . It was founded in 1888[ 1] Higher Learning Commission .[ 2] undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the main campus in Tiffin, Ohio; the University of Bucharest in Romania; and several locations in Ohio, including the Cleveland , Toledo , and Fremont areas, as well as online.
History
Tiffin University began as a Commercial College, affiliated for 30 years with Heidelberg College , as a financially independent, non-profit, 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. Then developed a full four-year curriculum, added graduate programs, and has been accredited.
Academics
Main Classroom Building Tiffin University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various on-campus, off-campus, and online formats. Tiffin University consists of three academic schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business, and the 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 and books from any of the 90 other libraries. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1.
Graduate programs
Tiffin University graduate programs include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Humanities (MH), Master of Science (MS) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ). It also offers a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change utilizing an online format and contains limited residency requirements.
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]
Campus life
Tiffin's 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 blending traditional historic and modern structures.
Greek life
Tiffin University's Greek life includes:[ 4]
Fraternities
Phi Theta Pi
Theta Eta Omicron
Sororities
Alpha Iota
Pi Tau Rho
Zeta Pi Beta
Athletics
The Tiffin Dragons compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).
Men's sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Esports
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)
Wrestling
Women's sports
Basketball
Cross country
Esports
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
STUNT
Tennis
Track & Field (indoor and outdoor)
Volleyball
Wrestling
Football
Notable alumni
Boris Bede , professional football player[ 5] Rex Damschroder , member of Ohio House of Representatives[ 6] Greg Freeman , professional football player[ 7] Gary R. Heminger , president and CEO of Marathon Petroleum [ 8] [ 9] Chris Ivory , professional football player[ 10] Walt Jean , professional football player[ 11] Joe Macko , professional baseball player[ 12] Jeffrey McClain , member of the Ohio House of Representatives [ 13] Antonio Pipkin , professional football player[ 14] David Singleton , basketball head coach of Indonesian Basketball League side, Prawira Bandung [ 15] Nate Washington , professional football player[ 16] George Whitfield, Jr. , college and professional football coach[ 17] Sandra Williams , member of the Ohio House of Representatives [ 18]
References
^ Oliver Jr., J (2003). Cradles of Conscience. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
^ Higher Learning Commission ^ [1] Archived May 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine ^ "Greek Life" . Tiffin University. Retrieved September 11, 2024 .^ "Argos sign kicker/punter Boris Bede to extension" . CFL.ca . December 31, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021 .^ "Rex Arthur Damschroder" . Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Tiffin University Athletics - 1998 Class" . Gotiffindragons.com. July 24, 1996. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ Gary R. Heminger. "Gary R. Heminger: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek" . Investing.businessweek.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2015 . ^ "Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Gary R. Heminger" . Marathonpetroleum.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Chris Ivory Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - New York Jets - ESPN" . Espn.go.com. March 22, 1988. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Walt Jean Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards" . databaseFootball.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Tiffin University Athletics - 2010 Class" . Gotiffindragons.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Jeffrey McClain" . Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Tiffin University QB Pipkin signs with Cardinals" . advertiser-tribune.com . Retrieved June 1, 2021 .^ "asiabasket profile" . basketball.asia . Retrieved January 1, 2024 .^ Fann, Joe. "Tennessee Titans: Nate Washington" . Titansonline.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015 . ^ "QB guru George Whitfield's resume called into question in report" . FOX Sports . June 4, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .^ "Sandra Williams" . Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 31, 2015 .
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