School Description
Provided by Tiffin University- TiffinThe basic rationale manifested by the existence of Tiffin University is that of the American dream. Tiffin is a place where the work ethic of the American heartland is evident and where there is truly value added for students, many of whom are among the first generation in their families to attend college. Tiffin provides access and opportunity for individuals and facilitates their preparation for successful careers and for productive and satisfying lives.
Tiffin University represents a new kind of institution, the professional university, where the career objectives of traditional college-age students and adult students are optimized through professionally-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that have a broad general education foundation. This fundamental institutional strategy appropriately positions Tiffin for the 21st century.
MISSION
The mission of Tiffin University is to:
* offer quality, professionally focused, learning-centered undergraduate and graduate degree programs and life-long learning opportunities to prepare traditional college-age students and adult students for successful careers and for productive and satisfying lives of excellence, leadership and service.
* work with employers and specific professions to anticipate, design, and deliver effective academic programs that reflect evolving professional needs and intellectual requirements of the future.
PRINCIPLES FOR ACTION
1. Tiffin University will offer degree programs and continuing education activities for people who aspire to work in or are currently working in specific professions.
2. Tiffin University will serve as the long-term educational steward for and partner of employers and specific professions by working with them to identify target professional populations and to meet their educational needs.
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Tiffin University will operate as a seamless institution that delivers its programs and services
* on the Tiffin campus, which serves as the residential campus for traditional college-age undergraduates, a site for graduate degree offerings, and the headquarters for the entire TU educational network;
* online;
* through a strong market presence in the regional urban locations where undergraduate degree programs, graduate programs, and professional development programs are offered at TU academic centers and at facilities of other organizations; and
* through other means that may be available in the future.
4. Tiffin University will enhance educational access and opportunity for individuals by providing a student-centered culture that emphasizes
* friendly, caring, service-oriented support systems which help students achieve their educational goals; and
* innovative educational delivery modes that respond to the needs of students, families, and employers for quality programs that are affordable and convenient.
5. Tiffin University will assure academic quality and integrity and will establish and maintain an integrated academic program development and delivery system across all locations and learning modalities by
* operating as one university with one faculty and a single locus of control for academic program planning and management;
* developing common curricula that can be effective across the teaching/learning continuum; and
* continually assessing student learning outcomes and making any changes that may be needed.
6. Tiffin University will assure that all bachelor’s degree programs include a broad general education foundation that helps each student:
* acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective life-long learner and citizen in a rapidly changing and diverse world;
* develop a personal value system and ethical framework that embraces the importance of service to society;
* enhance critical and integrative thinking abilities and communication and other cognitive skills required for creative intellectual work and problem solving; and
* understand the contemporary world and its historical context.
7. Tiffin University will increase its capital, scale, and leverage by developing partnerships and alliances with other organizations, such as community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, businesses, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, professional associations, proprietary schools, courseware companies, and the military services.
8. Tiffin University will participate in cooperative relationships and partnerships with organizations and agencies in Seneca County and the City of Tiffin in order to enhance environmental resources and open spaces, increase the quality of life and standard of living for residents of the community, improve the attractiveness of the neighborhoods near the Tiffin campus, and provide service learning opportunities and educational programs for students and area residents.
9. Tiffin University will acquire revenues from fund-raising, student tuition, and other sources to achieve and sustain the financial base needed to effectively accomplish its mission.
10. Tiffin University will align facilities, staffing, technology, and financial resources with its articulated strategy in order to effectively accomplish its mission and will apply risk assessment and prudent cost discipline to assure that all University activities are effective and efficient.
11. Tiffin University will provide a variety of services, programs, and activities to assist undergraduates at the Tiffin campus in their development of interpersonal skills, leadership and teamwork abilities, leisure interests, and healthy lifestyle habits.
12. Tiffin University will produce, deliver, purchase, and sell academic programs and curricula and will include the development and marketing of intellectual property as part of a comprehensive capital plan.
Tiffin University- Tiffin
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaTiffin University is a university in Tiffin, Ohio. Founded in 1888, Tiffin University enrolls over 2,700 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at the Tiffin 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".
==Academic profile== The Bachelor of Arts degree 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 the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer and Information Technology, Management, Marketing, and Sports and Recreation Management, as well as the Associate of Business Administration degree 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 the Associate of Criminal Justice degree in Law Enforcement.
Also, study abroad programs in several countries are available for undergraduate students. The University is notable in that it enrolls a large group of foreign students, notably those from China and the aforementioned Romania. Also with a large presence of Pacific Islanders.
Graduate programs, which are coordinated through the Office of Graduate and Online Education, include the Master of Business Administration degree with concentrations in Leadership, General Management, Safety and Security Management, and Sports Management, the Masters of Humanities, and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree with concentrations in Justice Administration, Forensic Psychology, Crime Analysis, Criminal Behavior, and Homeland Security Administration.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Dragons
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,026
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Tiffin University- Tiffin
Associate's Level Programs
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Technology
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Software Development
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Information Technology
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Visual Arts
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Arts Management
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General Studies
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Business
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Financial Services
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Hospitality & Restaurants
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Hospitality Management
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Restaurant & Food Services
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Corrections
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Corrections
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
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General Psychology
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Psychology
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Social Sciences
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Criminology
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Forensic Psychology
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Criminology
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 36% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Independent Great Lakes Region) Basketball (American Mideast Conference) Baseball (American Mideast Conference) Track (American Mideast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,000 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,298 | 41% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,883 | 86% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,817 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,231 | 85% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 72% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 11% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 428, Math: 430 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 503, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 81% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 23 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
