Tiffin University
Coordinates: 41°7.08′N 83°11.10′W / 41.118°N 83.185°W
| Tiffin University | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1888 |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| President | Paul Marion |
| Academic staff | 133 |
| Students | 6,816 |
| Location | Tiffin, Ohio, United States |
| Campus | Urban, 130 acres (0.53 km2) |
| Athletics | 18 Division II NCAA teams |
| Colors | Green & Gold |
| Mascot | Dragon |
| Website | http://www.tiffin.edu/ |
Tiffin University is a private coeducational university in Tiffin, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1888[1], Tiffin University enrolls over 4,900[2] students in 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 Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Fremont, and Lima areas, as well as online. Their athletics team name is the "Dragons".
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[edit] Academics
Tiffin University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is home to three academic schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, and School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences. Pfeiffer Library is the main campus library.
The Bachelor of Arts is offered through the School of Arts and Sciences in Arts Administration (with concentrations in Music Industry and Visual Arts), Communication, English, History, and General Science. Teacher education programs are offered through a partnership with Lourdes College, and the Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education is offered as a joint program with Heidelberg College. The Associate of Arts in General Studies is available through the Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University.
The School of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Finance, Computer and Information Technology, Management, Marketing, and Sports and Recreation Management, as well as an Associate of Business Administration in Accounting, Business, and Computer and Information Technology.
The School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences offers bachelors degrees in Psychology, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science, Homeland Security/Terrorism, Government and National Security, and an accelerated degree completion program in Justice Administration, as well as an Associate of Criminal Justice degree in Law Enforcement.
Also, study abroad programs in several countries are available for undergraduate students. The university recently opened a bachelor and masters of Business Administration program in Prague, Tiffin University Prague. The university is notable in that it enrolls a large group of foreign students, notably those from China, the aforementioned Romania, and a number of Pacific Islanders.
Graduate programs, which are coordinated through the Office of Graduate and Online Education, include a Master of Business Administration degree with concentrations in Leadership, General Management, Safety and Security Management, and Sports Management, a Master of Humanities, a Master of Education, and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree with concentrations in Justice Administration, Forensic Psychology, Crime Analysis, Criminal Behavior, and Homeland Security Administration.
Tiffin University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Master of Business Administration program is accredited by Association of Collegiate 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]
[edit] Athletics
Tiffin University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, and wrestling. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
[edit] Greek Life
Tiffin University has a robust greek life that includes the international sister and brother organizations Alpha Iota and Phi Theta Pi, as well as Zeta Pi Beta, Gamma Chi Alpha, Theta Eta Omicron, Sigma Delta Sigma, and Omega Psi Rho. [4]
[edit] Ivy Bridge College
Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University is part of Tiffin University, an independent, coeducational institution that has been educating students since 1888. Tiffin is recognized nationally for its accredited on-campus and online courses.
Ivy Bridge offers a completely online Associate's of Arts in General Studies. A degree from Ivy Bridge is a degree from Tiffin University. The Associate of Arts in General Studies is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission (NCA).
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Share the Pride, Build on Tradition is a $12 million comprehensive campaign designed to create endowed student scholarships, construct the new recreation center, and make other campus improvements. These enhancements, coupled with recent investments in new student apartments, the Tiffin University Nature Preserve, Paradiso Athletic Complex, and the Miami Street Improvement Project, will result in a total investment by Tiffin University of more than $30 million in the Tiffin community. [5]
[edit] Traditions
[edit] Fight song "Green and Gold"
We are the Tiffin Dragons, and we're out to win.
We have an old tradition, to which we all are kin.
The Green and Gold will battle, 'til victory rings through.
We always stand behind our team from old T. U.
The Fight Song, "Green and Gold," was adopted in 1995, and uses the melody of The Trio from Salutation, a march by R.F. Seitz.
[edit] Alma Mater
'Tis the place where I have grown,
Where my heart resides;
Green and Gold, I long for you,
You're my Tiffin Pride.
You're my Tiffin University,
You're my Tiffin Home.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Chris Ivory, NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
- Nate Washington, NFL wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, and a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion teams in the 2005 and 2008 seasons.
- Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland), State Representative for the 11th District of Ohio
[edit] External links
- Tiffin University
- Tiffin University Athletics
- Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University
- Tiffin University Prague
[edit] References
- ^ Oliver Jr., J (2003). Cradles of Conscience. Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
- ^ Tiffin University | Enrollment at Tiffin University surpasses 2,700 students
- ^ DegreeFinders.com: Tiffin University
- ^ http://www.tiffin.edu/greek/
- ^ Share the Pride: A campaign for Tiffin University
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- Educational institutions established in 1888
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Education in Seneca County, Ohio
- Buildings and structures in Seneca County, Ohio
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