Challenge Magazine - Volume 38, Issue 2

CHALLENGE MAGAZINE VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2

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ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE OF TIFFIN UNIVERSITY

TRANSLATED "SINE AUDACIA NULLUM PRAEMIUM" MEANS "WITHOUT RISK, THERE IS NO GAIN," TU'S MOTTO SINCE 1888.

CHALLENGE MAGAZINE TIFFIN UNIVERSITY IS A PLACE WHERE WE CHALLENGE OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME ALL THEY ARE CAPABLE OF BECOMING.

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President's Message

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Donor Honor Roll

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Guiding Principles

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Class Scene

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Crime-Scene-Capable High School Students Take on TU's Forensics Science and Criminalistics Academy Program

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Sports Scene

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Schumacher's Sneak Peak Save the Date for Homecoming Weekend and Major Announcement

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Sister Similarities The Strang-Rock Siblings' Dragon Legacy Story

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Tackling the Taboo Kaylee Neura's Student Experience with the Wayne County Coroners' Office

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Come Travel with TU

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Alumni Scene

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Impact Shirt Tiffin University Releases Second Annual Impact Shirt

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Dragons for Life / Dragon Legacy Program

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Share Your Dragon Pride

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Commemorative Pint Glass

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Homecoming Hullabaloo

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Silver Award

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Graduation Recap

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Public Service Pioneer Bridget Boyle's Journey as the First Female Tiffin City Council President

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Campus Scene

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The Anatomage Table

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A Warrior for the Workers Alexis Berg-Townsend's Continued Activism for Pennsylvania Employees, Women and Communities

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Janice Mitchell's Story From Rock 'N' Roll Rebel to Renowned P.I.

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A Voice for Victims of Crime Nicole Carroll's Story as Director of the Louisville Metro Police Department's Victim Services Unit

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Rising to the Challenge Mark Hatcher's Story of Perserverance Serving the Underserved Victoria Thompson's Story of Advocacy for Female Veterans Post-Incarceration A Ribbon Cutting Recap TU Dedicates New Center for Science and Technology

PUBLISHED BY The Office of Institutional Advancement Mitchell P. Blonde, CFRE Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs / Chief Advancement Officer WRITER + EDITOR Matthew Early, Public Relations Writer PHOTOGRAPHER Rebecca Kielbasa, Digital Content Specialist DESIGN Judy Reynolds, Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTORS Shane O’Donnell, Sports Information Director Debby Roszman, Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications Vickie Wilkins, Director of Alumni Relations Send news to: tiffin.edu/tellus Change of address: Office of Alumni Relations 419.448.3595 or wilkinsvm@tiffin.edu

Challenge Magazine welcomes comments and suggestions. Please email earlymw@tiffin.edu.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As I write this, I am overcome – as is always the case this time of year – with the mixed emotions of anticipation and nostalgia. While the Tiffin University community concludes one academic year and begins another, I am both excited to welcome new and returning faces to campus for the fall semester, as well as saddened to say “see you later” to the class of 2022. While all will sorely miss their presence, it is a comfort to remember that our graduates are entering the world well equipped to tackle any obstacles before them. Not only am I confident in their abilities, but I am excited by thoughts of what they will do with the education they have earned, and of how they have been transformed as a result of their Tiffin University collegiate journey. It is also my sincere hope that they will visit their Dragon Family often to keep us updated on their successes, in which their alma mater is so proud to be included.

The past year was marked by many positive changes on campus, including the opening of the new Center for Science and Technology academic building, an achievement that wouldn’t have been possible without the substantial generosity of TU’s many donors, for which we are all thankful. Additionally, Tiffin University celebrated the graduation of its first Ph.D. cohort, having earned Doctor of Philosophy degrees in global leadership and change this past April. In January, the campus also opened the new Center for InterculTUral Excellence, a space dedicated to furthering the goals of our Celebrating CulTUral Uniqueness commitment. The primary objective of the Center is to ensure that our institution becomes and remains an inclusive and equitable environment for all students. Not only this, but the Center also seeks to implement similar structural changes at other colleges and universities, as well as organizations of all types across the country interested in making such pledges. At TU, we proudly identify as trailblazers in the continued effort to proactively level the playing field for all who seek to value diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Many of our esteemed 2022 graduates are leaving us with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Tiffin University’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, now setting sights on careers in forensic science, cyber security, law enforcement, criminal psychology and numerous other related fields. This is why I am especially pleased that this issue of Challenge Magazine focuses on highlighting this exceptional School and all it has to offer. The innovative and forward-thinking mindset of the School’s faculty and staff, as well as the numerous accomplishments of its alumni deserve to be showcased. In the coming pages, you will read about the new and noteworthy happenings related to the degree programs housed here.

While this time of year will always be bittersweet, the sadness felt is far outweighed by excitement over Dragons past and present sparking positive changes within their circles. I cannot wait to see all the wonderful ways our students, faculty and staff will impress us and the world in the coming year.

Dr. Lillian B. Schumacher President of Tiffin University

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Guiding Principles PURPOSE

VALUES

What we are about: Transforming lives through education.

How we behave – ICARE

MISSION What we do: Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

VISION What we want to be: A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st century skills, for success in a diverse world.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Where we will focus: • Create an environment focused on student success.

(Students) • Grow innovative academic programs. (Academics) • Optimize our organizational capacity. (People) • Strengthen and increase institutional financial sustainability. (Finances) • Enhance our critical infrastructure. (Facilities and Technology)

Interdependence We are an inclusive and caring community that emphasizes service as a foundation of success.

Communication We engage in authentic dialogue, timely exchanges of information, and fact-driven discussion, civil debate, and decision-making.

Accountability We make ethical, responsible decisions that have a high degree of integrity, are data-informed, and are results-oriented.

Respect As a portal of equal access to education and information, we model civility and compassion; we embrace diversity as an essential component of creating a rich university experience for everyone.

Entrepreneurship We prize innovation and creative thinking as hallmarks of successful participation in the global marketplace.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE ON TU'S FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINALISTICS ACADEMY PROGRAM It comes as no surprise that a career in forensic science or criminal investigation isn’t for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. The mere sight of human remains is enough to send most running for the hills. That said, those who not only tolerate this work, but find it deeply fulfilling have the constitution to provide one of the most necessary services in existence – figuring out whodunit.

This is exactly why the Tiffin University School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences created an initiative to encourage those with natural interests in this line of work, to nurture curiosity and refine talents. It was through this desire to coach the up-in-coming that the TU Forensic Science and Criminalistics Academy summer camp program was born. As its name suggests, the Academy focuses on teaching high school participants everything from how a body decomposes under different circumstances to deception detection protocol when interviewing criminal suspects.

“We recognize the importance of intertwining the fields of forensic science and criminalistics, which are also two of our strongest programs at TU,” said Dr. Pete Piraino, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Studies and Interim Dean for TU’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences.

“The 2022 Academy was a great success with high school students earning college credit and gaining hands-on experience in anthropology, DNA use in investigations, crime scene preservation, chromatography, autopsy, digital forensics, drone use in investigations, criminal courtroom proceedings and more.

At least 20 TU faculty members and several of our community partners took part in the camp. We are already excited about the 2023 Forensic Science and Criminalistics Academy scheduled for next summer.”

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The Academy’s overnight experience lasts four days, and participants are able to get their first taste of the college life by staying in TU’s residence halls between sessions. Many campers note that it is a relief to stay in the on-campus housing, before starting their respective college journeys, as it takes some fear of the unknown out of the equation. With many campers already having started applying to various college programs by the time they enroll in the Academy, their lives are poised to change significantly in many ways. Demystifying this facet of the collegiate experience is a major reason for the program being structured this way, another being that it allows campers to maximize time spent learning. Without needing to worry about daily commutes, having all of their meals provided for them and with lodging accommodations in place, they are able to spend upwards of 12 hours each day truly immersed.

“It is encouraging to see firsthand that so many young people have taken an interest in the fields of forensic science and criminalistics,” said Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “Furthermore, I have every confidence that these high school students will go on to college and eventually have successful careers in this industry – one that is so important for the wellbeing of our society. Their aptitude for the subject matter extends far beyond what is expected of those in this age group, and the TU Community is excited to see what they will accomplish in the years to come. We are honored to have played a small part in their respective journeys.”

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PUBLIC SERVICE PIONEER

BRIDGET BOYLE'S JOURNEY AS THE FIRST FEMALE TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT "I would like for any woman reading this to know that you can do it all. My best advice is to be organized, determined and present in all that you do," said Bridget Boyle ‘14 longtime City of Tiffin resident, active community representative and TU alumna.

a student at TU. Bridget graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in managerial studies and remained involved in extracurricular activities throughout her four years on campus.

As is the case with most positions, volunteer or otherwise, Bridget's time with Tiffin's City Council didn't start with her being elected as its current President. Having to first work her way through the ranks, she began her tenure as the First Ward City Council Seat in 2019. While she had to initially prove herself to the other members of the Council and to the public, she still made Seneca County history on January 1, 2022 when she was sworn in as the Council's first ever female President, a milestone that not only made local headlines, but marked a huge step toward someday achieving true gender equality in the workplace.

Equally as impressive, Bridget was also recently appointed interim mayor of Tiffin.

"I am such a proud Tiffin graduate," she exclaimed. "TU is a fantastic school with many ways for students to thrive as members of its community. During my studies, I had the opportunity to be a dynamic member of their business club and contribute my time as a volunteer for many campus events.

In addition to being an involved student, I was also a full-time NCAA Division II athlete on the women’s volleyball team. I cherished every second of the experience."

"I don't take these responsibilities and privileges lightly," Bridget explained. "I know others, especially those of the next generation are looking to me for guidance and inspiration, and it's an honor to set an example for them, especially for young women every time I hold a meeting or give a speech."

"Looking back, it was a ton of work to juggle so many commitments like I did," she remembered. "That said, after I proved to myself that I could handle achieving high academic honors while being a collegiate athlete, my confidence skyrocketed. I felt I could do whatever I wanted, and it was due in large part to the skills I developed from my professors and mentors as well as the support from my family. The consistent encouragement they gave me was what kept me going when I got overwhelmed. TU not only prepared me through trials while supporting me every step of the way, but helped mold me into the successful woman I am today. After graduation, I knew - and still know - that the sky’s the limit if you're willing to work for what you want."

Bridget went on to explain that the sense of pride she holds for her hometown and her deep connection to all its moving parts greatly informs how she makes decisions on its behalf.

"As City Council President, it is my mission to continue the development of our city while maintaining Tiffin’s true character," she said. "Although not every day of mine is spent in the Tiffin City Council Chambers, outside of office I am still - and hope to always be - an active member of our community who lives locally and enjoys the quaint charm of Tiffin."

A self-proclaimed busy-body, Bridget asserts that staying involved through political and public volunteer work - is as fulfilling as her day job, and she enjoys this active lifestyle she's created for herself.

"It's my honor to represent this great town," Bridget beamed. "I am especially proud to be part of a leadership team dedicated to the continued growth and flourishment of its downtown area, a passion project of mine as well. In addition to holding this office, I am a Vice President at Sutton Bank where I manage Sutton's Payments Partnerships. I absolutely love my job and am so thankful for the opportunities it has provided for me. As the Vice President of Payment Partnerships and Client Services, I travel the country managing our fintech partnerships. Juggling it all can get a little hectic, but I wouldn't have it any other way."

According to Bridget, she is equally proud of and grateful to the institution that prepared her for these positions and claims to owe much of her success to the education she received as PUBLIC SERVICE PIONEER / 8

Bridget continued with this train of thought, citing how Tiffin was the perfect environment for her to become the best version of herself due to its supportive and encouraging nature.

Now, Bridget shows appreciation to her Dragon Family by staying involved as a member of the Tiffin Society. The Tiffin Society recognizes philanthropic leaders for their support and ambassadorship to TU. At annual levels, each member’s cumulative giving provides TU with the necessary resources to enhance the success of its students.

"I want to help TU’s growth and ensure its continued success in any way I can," she said. "It's the least I can do for a place that did so much for me. I am excited to continue my partnership with TU as an alumna and cannot wait to see how the school will expand and grow in the coming years. Furthermore, it is my pleasure to play some small part in helping the institution plan for its future."

Bridget encourages anybody with an interest in public service work to pursue the curiosity and suggests they begin by attending local city council meetings, networking with and supporting local businesses and participating in community events.

To learn more about the mission and current goals of the Tiffin City Council, visit tiffinohio.gov/city-council.

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TU HOSTS ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMP

The Tiffin University Creative Arts Institute hosted the 23rd Songwriting and Music Production Summer Camp July 17 - 21. The program was a total creative experience, offering coursework in music writing, performing and recording pop, jazz, R&B, a cappella, hip-hop and other commercial styles. The camp featured individualized programs for high school and college students, as well as amateur and professional musicians and educators. All attendees collaborated with and received personalized instruction from professional artists-in-residence. Together, they wrote and recorded original music in a studio setting.

These efforts culminated on the evening of July 21 in the form of a performance that was free and open to the public. Campers also performed in rock, pop, hip-hop, indie and vocal-oriented groups. Each participant received solo coaching sessions and participated in workshops on songwriting, beatboxing, live looping, studio production and other topics.

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TU RUNS SPORTS TECHNOLOGY SUMMER CAMP

Tiffin University hosted a Sports Technology Summer Camp June 13 - 15. The camp was open to all high schoolaged students with an interest in the ever-growing relationship between sports and computer science. The camp exposed participants to a variety of digital and cloud-based applications commonly used in the sports industry. Students also gained hands-on experience in sport broadcasting and social media management, video editing, live statistics, scoreboard operations, recruiting software applications, instant replay procedures and digital ticketing. Campers also learned about and competed in the growing events of drone racing and esports.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY AND CITY OF TIFFIN HOST DRONE COMMUNITY FLY DAY

TU’s Drone Academy and the City of Tiffin, Ohio co-hosted a Drone Community Fly Day on May 14 at HedgesBoyer Park. The event’s primary goal was to educate participants on how to operate unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology safely for recreational use. Participants learned about the Academy’s mission and its benefit to Tiffin residents. Fly-demonstrations from several local organizations also took place, including the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, the Sandusky County EMA Drone Team, the Tiffin University Drone Academy and the Seneca County Drone Team, a collaboration between the Tiffin and Fostoria Police Departments and the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY HOSTS GOOD MORNING WORLD - SPECIAL EDITION

TU recently brought a long-standing tradition back to campus for a special edition – the Good Morning World

Breakfast Lecture Series on April 29. This year’s speaker was James Morgan, and the theme of his talk was “Insights to Success.” Morgan has more than 50 years of business experience. After graduating from Vanderbilt University in 1969, he served in the U.S. Navy from 19691972 and concluded his naval career having earned the rank of lieutenant. Morgan also served as Chairman and/ or CEO of several internationally recognized corporations such as Interstate/Johnson Lane, Inc., Wachovia Securities and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. The Good Morning World lectures were a staple on TU’s campus for 38 years and brought with them many interesting speakers and topics throughout their tenure. Dr. George Kidd Jr., Tiffin University’s third President, who also personally hosted the lectures for many years, originally instated the event.

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TIFFIN INNOVATION PROGRAM PRESENTS DEMO DAY

On April 27, Tiffin University’s new initiative, the Tiffin Innovation Program (TIP) hosted its first Demo Day event, where student-led entrepreneurial startups presented their business models to groups of potential investors in the hopes of securing the funding needed to launch their ideas. Demo Day was followed by a networking mixer where student groups were available to answer additional questions. The event acted as the culmination of a semester-long series of weekly training seminars where participating student groups developed and honed their ideas under the guidance of numerous industryleading corporate executives. All admitted student groups were required to undergo a rigorous vetting process at the beginning of the semester and had to meet several criteria since in order to participate in Demo Day. The winning teams received the startup funds for their ideas and were paired with an industry leader for continued mentoring. Potential investors were also allowed to make offers to other groups. The names of the student-run business startups were Zeit Technologies, Connected

by Ink, DragonMart, CryptoInvest, Nomenclature and iPromei. Zeit Technologies was given the Award for Innovation, the Award for Growth was given to Connected

by Ink and finally, the Startup Recognition Award was presented to iPromei.

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TU RECEIVES STATE GRANT IN SUPPORT OF CHOOSE OHIO FIRST SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Tiffin University has been awarded over $749,000 from the state in support of a program that aims to recruit, nurture and graduate more students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Choose Ohio First (COF) grant will help enroll undergraduate students majoring in computer science, science and math education, chemistry, health care administration/management, athletic training, substance abuse/addiction counseling, registered nursing, logistics/ supply chain management, neuroscience and graduate studies in forensic psychology.

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The COF scholarship program will also create a pipeline of talented students to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness in the STEM disciplines, ensuring a well-qualified workforce in those industries. The grant aims to improve, innovate and grow Ohio’s economy.

retirement, Kidd moved with her husband, George, to the Monadnock Mountain region of New Hampshire. She is a member of the Monadnock Friends of the Dublin Art Community and participates in the annual Open Studio Tour. Kidd also showcases her work at other regional exhibitions and venues.

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DR. BONNIE TIELL ADDRESSES GLOBAL AUDIENCES WITH WORKSHOP, CONFERENCE PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION

In April, TU’s Dr. Bonnie Tiell, Professor of Sports Management, presented a professional development workshop for those enrolled in the Football Business Academy (FBA) in Geneva, Switzerland. The FBA is a prestigious business-educational institution geared toward those entering or seeking to advance in the football (soccer) industry. This year’s participating class included 24 students from around the world. Dr. Tiell will soon join the FBA staff as a permanent guest lecturer, while continuing to teach at TU. Also in April, Dr. Tiell presented her research paper entitled, “Global Outlook of 21st Century Female Senior Sports Administrators” at the Annual State of Women Conference, hosted by Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. The conference was organized in tandem with the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, headquartered in Washington, D.C. and sponsored by the European Commission, ERASMUS+ Program. The event addresses the issue of gender equality across ten fields in the United States and Europe.

Lastly, Dr. Tiell joined former TU professor Dr. Danielle Foster to co-author a book chapter appearing in “Sport Marketing in a Global Environment: Strategic Perspectives,” published in April by Routledge. Tiell and Foster interviewed executives from teams located in three of the top ten minor league sports markets in America to prepare the chapter entitled, “Analyzing minor league sport markets in the United States: Proposing a marketing model.”

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DIANE KIDD GALLERY HOSTS “FROM NORWAY POND,” WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS

BY DIANE KIDD

Tiffin University’s Diane Kidd Gallery hosted “From Norway Pond,” an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Diane Kidd from March 30 through May 6. Kidd earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Beaver College (now Arcadia University) where she studied painting and printmaking with Benton Spruance and John Hathaway. Years later while living in Ohio, she had the opportunity to study watercolor painting with John Cook of Toledo, Ohio.

While living in Ohio she continued to paint and worked as a graphic artist for TU. She founded and managed the original art gallery in Franks Hall in 1994. From her initial vision to expose the students to art and to artists, the gallery has grown to become the spacious Diane Kidd Art Gallery in the Hayes Center for the Arts. After her CAMPUS SCENE / 12

DR. KALOGERAS AND DR. MEJRI PRESENT RESEARCH PAPER AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

In March, two TU adjunct professors, Dr. Stravroula Kalogeras and Dr. Sami Mejri presented their collaborative research paper entitled, “The Impact of Micro Lessons on Learning: A Narrative-Based Learning Experience” at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovation in Academic Research in Osaka, Japan. The International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovation in Academic Research provides an opportunity for research scholars, delegates and students to interact and share their experience and knowledge in technology application and showcases the work of some of the brightest academics in their respective disciplines.

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ANNUAL SUMMIT TO SUCCESS

TU’s School of Business hosted and TU’s Business Club coordinated the tenth annual Summit to Success on March 23. Bruce Boguski, author, motivational speaker, columnist and media personality, known for his ability to inspire others to do the impossible, kicked off the event.

Boguski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business and education from Bowling Green State University and is the president of Winner's Edge, a peak performance consulting firm in Findlay, Ohio. Breakout sessions followed, which included speakers from Vera Bradley, Marathon Petroleum, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Findlay Brewing Company. The keynote luncheon was presented

by TU Board of Trustees member Chris Deal. Deal is a 1995 TU alum, current TU Board of Trustees member and is the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and Delivery at a global consulting organization.

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PFEIFFER LIBRARY AWARDED TWO GRANTS

Pfeiffer Library was recently awarded funding in the name of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only federal program with funding exclusively for libraries.

The first grant, in the amount of $4,987, will be used to purchase mobile makerspace carts. These carts will expand Pfeiffer Library’s portfolio of resources in support of hands-on learning initiatives and student projects both inside and outside of the classroom. The makerspace carts will be available for checkout by faculty for classroom use throughout campus or for student use in the library’s study rooms from the beginning of the fall 2022 semester.

The second grant, in the amount of $1839, was given as part of LSTA’s initiative, “Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors” (COBAA). The Pfeiffer Library intends to

utilize this resource by curating a special collection of literature to support and promote the Celebrating CulTUral Uniqueness at Tiffin University (CCU@TU) movement. The endowment was made possible through a Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio. The CCU@TU movement began in 2016 when the University amended its prior initiative to be conscious of the need for workplace diversity and inclusion to be strictly committed to implementing such practices within its circles. Tiffin University’s President, Dr. Lillian Schumacher, spearheaded the project with the platform being structured around the three guiding principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. This was all done with the primary goal(s) of encouraging participants to both think deeply about and unlearn their respective biases and to be advocates for traditionally underrepresented voices.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES DRONE ACADEMY

TU announced the opening of its Drone Academy in response to the growing and expanding drone industry.

The Academy has become a place of learning, research and achievement for the advancement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones.

Featuring academic classes, training seminars, community outreach programs, certification opportunities and recreational activities, like Community Fly Days, the Drone Academy provides theoretical and applied learning for the technological and operational aspects of the industry.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY PRODUCES “RENT”

Tiffin University’s Creative Arts Institute presented the renowned musical “RENT” at the historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Tiffin in March. This was TU’s fourth annual musical, and the first time a production was presented at The Ritz. Aly Horn, Managing Director of Creative Arts directed the show. The show also represented part of an ongoing celebration of more than 25 years of music at Tiffin University and of the musical’s run on Broadway.

Both the show and TU’s music department began at the same time a quarter-century ago. The show featured Jessica Briney, a second-year history education major from Elsinore, California, as Mimi. Carter Bennett played Roger and is a third-year commercial music major from Trempealeau, Wisconsin. Tristen Johnson, a junior commercial music major from Medina, Ohio, played Mark. The cast also included Audra Sennish as Maureen, Jordan West as Tom, Lucas Rosenberger as Angel, Julia Ochenduski as Joanne and Daulton Shields as Benjamin.

[ 14 ] ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DINNER The Office of International Affairs hosted the Annual International Dinner in March at the Heminger Center.

The evening’s theme was “all the places you will go.”

Many students, faculty and staff from the 31 countries

represented within the TU community were in attendance and foods from around the world.

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VIRTUAL SPORT AND FITNESS SHOWCASE

On March 11, Tiffin University’s sports management program hosted a virtual sport and fitness showcase. TU students and community members engaged with alumni and seasoned professionals in the world of health and athletics. The guest panelists discussed and answered questions on several pre-chosen topics, with each subject having its own session. There were six meetings in total, and each was repeated once throughout the event. Breakout rooms via Zoom were used to facilitate each individual conference, and attendees were able to attend up to four without being double-booked. The topics of discussion included: pathways to fitness training or strength and conditioning, entry level careers in pro sports, pathways to becoming a certified sports agent, careers in exercise science and sports performance, working in minor league stadiums and arenas and jobs in college sports marketing and administration.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES SILVER DESIGNATION FOLLOWING MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS SURVEY

Tiffin University is pleased to announce its recent accolade for continued and outstanding commitment to military and/or veteran-status students. This designation was made by the Military Friendly® organization, in light of a recently issued survey gauging levels of satisfaction among qualifying students. This designation is valid for the 2022-23 academic year and marks TU as a silver institution, one tier above the University’s bronze status for 2021-22. The rank of silver is granted to colleges and universities that not only meet Military Friendly®’s rigorous set of standards, but also score well on the aforementioned survey. In order to receive this distinction, TU’s military and veteran approval ratings had to fall within 20% of the 10th ranking school in the same category. Only a select few from the 8,000 participating organizations met the criteria this year.

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PRESIDENT SCHUMACHER PRESENTS AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 2022 YOUNG WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

On March 1, Tiffin University President Dr. Lillian Schumacher attended Bowling Green State University’s (BGSU’s) 2022 Young Women in Leadership (YWIL) annual conference, as the opening and featured speaker.

The purpose of the event was to educate and inspire attendees to further the empowerment of women on BGSU’s campus, as well as a celebration of March as Women’s History Month. President Schumacher’s topic of discussion was emotional and cultural intelligence.

Her comments included how emotional and cultural

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intelligence has not only been a personal research focus but how these concepts have shaped her leadership. She also shared Lil’s Life Lessons and encouraged students to make the absolute most of their collegiate journey.

The three-hour event brought together over 150 BGSU community members and guests in the hopes of fostering an environment of change through the acts of shared experiences, open conversation and vows of courage, as the YWIL group cites in their mission statement. The event is held each year to create a stronger network of women on campus to rely upon one another for personal and professional growth.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS “HIP HOP ELEMENTS”

In celebration of Black History Month, Tiffin University presented “Hip Hop Elements.” This free and familyfriendly program included hands-on educational workshops. Led by hip-hop scholar Dr. Jason Rawls, the afternoon portion of the program included a presentation on the origin of and culture surrounding hip-hop, followed by opportunities for audience members to engage with four activity stations representing the four main elements of hip-hop culture, including DJ’ing, emceeing (writing and performing rap lyrics), B-Boying (break dancing) and graffiti art. A professional artist facilitated each activity station, and all audience members were able to experience each component for themselves in a supportive and educational environment.

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CHARITY WHITE’S “IT’S SO GOOD

TO SEE YOU AGAIN” In January, TU hosted an evening of art and conversation at the on-campus Diane Kidd Gallery for the opening night reception of Charity White’s sculptural ceramics exhibition, “It’s so good to see you again.” Charity White is a figurative ceramicist, artist educator and community activist. She was raised in Oak Park, Illinois. White received two degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign: A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in crafts (2008) and a Master of Education degree in art education (2010). Her research is rooted in an interdisciplinary and social practice approach to art and art education. This has propelled her into a variety of academic realms including race relations, gender studies, religious studies and socioeconomics. Following the completion of her first graduate degree, she taught high school art in the south side of Chicago and its west suburbs. White received her Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from the University of Florida in 2016. She is currently exhibiting nationally and living in Columbus where she is an Upper School Ceramics Teacher at the Columbus Academy.

The program concluded with an evening concert by the Columbus-based jazz/hip-hop fusion band, Liquid Crystal Project. TU’s student band, Culture Switch, served as the opening act.

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ADVANTAGE PROGRAM Terra State Community College and TU expanded the DragonNext Advantage initiative to help students seamlessly transfer and receive education discounts through the partnership. The DragonNext Advantage is designed to save students time and money. Students studying on Tiffin’s campus are eligible for a $16,000 merit scholarship. Online and extended learning students are eligible for a discount of $150 off per credit hour.

TSCC courses align with TU courses allowing students to seamlessly transfer once they complete their associate’s degree. Associate degree-seeking students from Terra State Community College who are looking to finish their bachelor’s degree at Tiffin University must have a cumulative 2.0 college GPA to be admitted to TU. TU classes are offered on the main campus, online and at extended learning locations. There are a total of seven TSCC to TU programs.

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Acknowledgement: The Campus Scene section of this edition of Challenge Magazine was written by George McCarthy, former Intern for Tiffin University’s Department of Marketing and Communications. George graduated from TU in May of this year and is currently pursuing his MBA through Tiffin.

THE ANATOMAGE TABLE The anatomage table located in TU's Center for Science and Technology, also known as the virtual autopsy machine, allows students to digitally learn about the inner workings of the human body. TU is one of a few schools in the nation to have access to such a device and allows undergraduate students full, supervised access to it, a privilege normally reserved for graduate students and faculty. The table’s surface is a touchscreen computer with pre-downloaded images of real human bodies. Students can examine each corpse, down to the cellular level and choose from several likenesses of real people who donated their bodies to post-mortem scientific study. Students are also able to interact with the onscreen depictions and perform all imaginable surgical tasks.

“The applications for this technology are numerous, useful to those studying chemistry, exercise science, nursing, health and wellness, neuroscience, biology, forensics and several other disciplines,” says Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “We are grateful to our many and generous donors who were kind enough to provide us with the resources to procure one of our own. This will be especially advantageous to those in Tiffin University’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, as students will be able to virtually examine those who passed under suspicious circumstances or criminal intervention.”

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come in. My father always described the work he did as ‘helping those in need when they need it the most,' and I want to do all I can to follow in his footsteps.”

Alexis has handled many high profile cases within the state of Pennsylvania and has even been permitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the truest indication of any practicing attorney’s skill, experience and dedication. According to Alexis however, while this was nothing short of an honor, what meant even more to her was winning a case that hit closer to home, both literally and figuratively.

“One of my proudest achievements to date was restructuring a law that had been previously decided and upheld by the entirety of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” she offered. “The reason being that winning the case really did spell victory for all injured workers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In short, I was able to prove and convince the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to both expand and clarify the definition of what it means to be a traveling employee, in favor of Pennsylvania workers. The wording of the law’s previous definition was unfairly biased toward the insurance companies, often resulting in deserving people being denied workers’ compensation benefits.”

A WARRIOR FOR THE WORKERS ALEXIS BERG-TOWNSEND’S CONTINUED ACTIVISM FOR PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYEES, WOMEN AND COMMUNITIES “Even as a kid, I knew I wanted to practice law,” said Alexis Berg-Townsend, Esq., ‘03. While this may seem an unusual aspiration for a child, it is more than understandable given her upbringing. Alexis spent many formative years watching her father run his own legal practice in her hometown of Whitehall, Pennsylvania and was inspired by his passion for being a voice for the voiceless. Now a legal partner with Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, a law firm specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases in Northeast Pennsylvania, she asserts that she approaches her cases with the same mindset.

“It’s something I try to emulate in my own day-today affairs,” Alexis explained. “As a Social Security and Workers’ Compensation Specialist Attorney, I work with people when they’re often at their lowest points physically, mentally and financially. The people who turn to me for help are crestfallen, unable to pay large medical expenses on their own and unsure of how to go about arguing against the deep-pocketed insurance agencies or their local governments. That’s where I DRAGON A WARRIOR FOR THE WORKERS / 16

A particular point of pride for Alexis is that she remained closely involved through every step of the process, including handling every lower court appeal before being permitted to bring the case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

“It was my baby in a sense,” Alexis remembered. “I watched it grow and move through every stage of the legal process. I remember feeling such a sense of accomplishment when it was all over. I’d wanted to handle a case of that magnitude – help that many people – since I was a little girl.”

Though Alexis discovered her true calling early in life, she had to wait for her age to catch up with her sense of ambition before seeing the inside of a courthouse.

“If you would have asked eight-year-old me if she thought she was ready for a case, the answer would have been ‘yes,’” she joked. “Kidding aside, seeing my dad in action really did give me a sense of what the job looked like behind the scenes, which is an experience most aren’t privy to until their first legal internship. He did everything he could to nurture the curiosity I felt back then.”

When it was time to begin her college journey, Alexis may have ultimately wound up at TU, but not before taking an unexpected detour.

“I actually first enrolled at Ohio State,” she explained. “It was a wonderful school with a well-respected pre-law program, but too big for me. I realized then that a smaller environment – one where I could receive more individualized attention and support would be better suited to my needs.”

Alexis first made the decision to transfer to TU because of its softball program. Having years of experience already under her belt, she was recruited to play competitively as a Dragon. Little did she know that what began as a hobby

would blossom into a lifelong passion project centered around empowering other women through athletics and community.

“I played all four years,” she said. “After I graduated, I started coaching high school softball and discovered that my passion for helping others could be applied to this medium, too. Guiding these young women both on and off the field was and continues to be a great joy. Participating in sports does so much more for the players than many realize. It gives them this sense of belonging, which does wonders for their confidence. I always encourage my teams to apply the same drive for self-improvement and success to their professional lives as well.”

Alexis is still coaching to this day and even participates in one of TU’s newer mentorship programs where current student-athletes are paired with alumni who also used to play the same sport. As luck would have it, the mentee paired with Alexis also happens to be interested in studying law.

“I feel I can be an even greater asset to her, as I’m able to offer industry-tested advice,” said Alexis. “Not to mention, TU did so much to prepare me for my legal career, that I have every confidence they will do the same for her.”

According to those closely involved with the Softball Alumni Mentorship Program, Alexis and other volunteers have greatly benefitted the student players.

"Being a student athlete can be challenging and this partnership provides our current players with someone who also had to balance academic and athletic demands," said Paige McMenemy, TU Head Softball Coach. "Having someone additional to talk to about softball, academics or life is great for our players. I can’t thank the alumni enough for all they have done for our players and program. Alumni participants have sent care packages, letters and cards, texts of encouragement before games or finals and have really embraced the opportunity to give back to our players and program."

While enrolled at TU, Alexis studied criminal justice and forensic psychology and was pleasantly surprised to find that despite the school’s smaller size, there was no shortage of opportunities available to her and other students.

“Whether it was through internship prospects, introducing me to new professional contacts or simply the quality of instruction provided, I feel strongly that a degree from Tiffin holds the same weight as one from a larger state school,” she said. “I still remember learning so much from Dr. Hurwitz, Dr. Victor and Dr. Stocker, as the professors brought their real-world experiences into the classes they taught, and that in itself is invaluable to any young person. Many of my former professors even continued to help me professionally after graduation, which touched me deeply. That’s the true value of attending Tiffin – Dragons help other Dragons, and the relationship doesn’t end at commencement.”

After graduating in 2003, Alexis went on to study at Ohio Northern University’s Claude W. Pettit College of Law. Originally, it was her plan to take the Ohio Bar Examination after graduation and work for the Federal Public Defender’s Office through the Southern District of the Ohio Public Defender’s Office. But after a change of heart, she decided to return to Pennsylvania where she practiced at her father’s firm for several years, moving on to coach collegiate softball on the side. In 2015, she found her way to Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo.

Though Alexis didn’t find her forever home in Ohio, she still cheers on her alma mater from afar, and also engages in significant philanthropy work.

“I tell everyone about TU,” she said with a laugh. “Since they’re a regional institution, many people in my neck of the woods don’t know about all the wonderful things they do and the caliber of education they provide, so I do my best to tell anybody who will listen.”

In addition to her long history of softball coaching, Alexis is also an outspoken supporter of Pennsylvania labor unions as well as Pennsylvania public school systems and donates significant time and resources to their improvement. One endeavor of which she is particularly proud is her continued work with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). For these efforts, she was recently nominated as a candidate to receive their 2021 Woman of the Year Award. This recognition was made in light of both her and her team raising over $65,000 for the affiliate LLS Man & Woman of the Year Campaign, a charitable effort dedicated to helping those affected by its namesake diseases. The fundraising efforts of Alexis and her team allowed for the naming of immunotherapy research in honor of J. Michael Schweder, her late uncle who passed away from lymphoma during the 2021 campaign. Alexis is especially proud to have helped advance this research due to her personal connection to the cause.

“I think it’s imperative that if you are in a position to give back in any capacity, that you absolutely should,” said Alexis. “At the end of the day, I just want to help people – whether it’s through my career, in my personal life or through charitable works, I try to do all I can, and am privileged to have the platforms that make it all possible.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without a number of people investing in me, so it’s really the least I can do to pay it forward.”

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FROM ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REBEL TO RENOWNED P.I. JANICE MITCHELL’S STORY It’s hard to believe that the same person who was dubbed “the modern-day Nancy Drew” by a major news outlet was ever anything other than a straight-laced and strict follower of the rules. Prior to the release of her memoir in September of 2021, Janice Mitchell (Jan) had developed this exact reputation from her many years spent as a nationally recognized and awardwinning private and federal investigator. Having worked and consulted on such high-profile cases as the infamous Wendy’s Massacre and the Carnegie Deli Murders, this is understandable.

However, there is another side to Jan that according to her, she kept hidden for many years along with a shocking secret. At age 16, not only was she an adolescent runaway whose stunt led to an international search involving the Scotland Yard and the even the Beatles, her actions got rock ‘n’ roll banned in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

Since making global headlines first as a missing person and then as an award-winning investigator, Jan has become a valued member of the Tiffin Community. She earned her Master of Criminal Justice degree in homeland security administration through TU in 2007, and also spent 12 years teaching as an adjunct faculty member in the same department.

Jan’s new book entitled, “My Ticket to Ride – How I Ran Away to England to Meet the Beatles and Got Rock and Roll Banned in Cleveland” is an Amazon bestseller that has attracted international attention. The story - as one would guess - centers around her experience abroad and the resulting movement it sparked.

“My story starts with my first step into the exhilarating early days of Beatlemania and the British Invasion,” Jan reminisced.

“The first time I heard the Beatles singing ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ on the radio the day after Christmas in 1963, I was completely transformed and captivated. At age 16, I decided to leave my unhappy home and along with my best friend, we hatched a bold plan to leave the country and live in Beatleland England - forever.”

After careful planning throughout the summer and without telling anyone, Jan and her friend flew to London the day after the September 15, 1964 Beatles Concert in Cleveland with nothing but suitcases and a dream of meeting them in person. With the contents of her savings account and her friend’s earmarked college funds, they were able to rent a studio apartment in the Notting Hill area and explore London.

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“Soho was the main destination as that’s where the Beatles were rumored to hang out,” Jan explained. “On our own for the first time, we explored London - a new culture and a new life. We visited the hippest coffee bars and clubs in Soho, listened to live music every night, met some nice British boys and hitchhiked to Liverpool.”

Little did Jan and her friend know, the pair had made international news. Everyone was searching for them, including the Scotland Yard and even the Beatles themselves.

“I kept the greatest adventure of my life to myself for over 50 years,” Jan remembered. “When I returned to Cleveland, I had to face the consequences. I was told by my relatives, school, church and authorities to never speak about it. I was advised that the best thing for me to do was to put it behind me and move on with my life, and that’s what I did. In 1964, girls were expected to do as they were told and not make waves. This was especially true for Catholic school girls. I had stepped way outside the box of what was acceptable and was held accountable. The way I was treated in England was completely different from the way I was treated in the U.S. It was night and day, or more accurately day and night, as in England, we were treated as if our adventure was a fun lark, but in the states, we were considered juvenile delinquents.”

Admittedly, by the time Jan returned to the states, it was a little late to follow the earlier advice to not make waves, as a crossAtlantic search for the duo had been underway for 23 days. What happened when she returned to Cleveland included a ban on rock and roll and Beatlemania, a decision handed down by the Mayor of Cleveland.

“We were completely oblivious to the media attention,” Jan recalled. “We didn’t have a telly or a radio in our flat and didn’t pay any attention to newspapers. We were living our dream of being in Soho where the Beatles had been and where the British Invasion music was bubbling up and being created. I was living in Beatleland where there was music and happiness. Honestly, I was in a state of shock when I learned that anybody noticed we were gone in the first place.”

“I felt that as a girl who had dared to be different, people tried to make an example out of it all by shaming my actions, by shaming me,” Jan explained. “I had become a cautionary tale for others my age, but I’ve never regretted it. I made a plan, followed my dream and ended up having the best adventure of my life. It wasn’t until 2016 when I had my eureka moment and realized that I could and should share my experience with others.

My only hope for my book is that it will bring happiness and inspiration to its readers, that it prompts them to live their lives in a way that is authentic, regardless of what others might think or say.”

According to Jan, the same rebellious streak others saw in her as

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a teenager was simply an innate desire to seek the truth, and that this very sense of curiosity and adventure is what motivated her the entirety of her career.

“The foundation of my professional background as an investigator has always been research and writing,” she explained.

“Throughout my years in school, I relished writing assignments because they required that I go to the library and seek out information or pound the pavement in search of answers.”

This love of knowledge and more importantly the quest for it would serve Jan well as she began and progressed through her illustrious career. According to her, the moment she knew she had found her true calling was when she began her first job as a cub reporter with the Columbus Dispatch.

“I was the person the editor sent into the field to follow up on tips the newspaper had received,” Jan remembered. “This was a pivotal moment for me, as it was then I realized my passion for finding the truth.”

After moving to New York City to further break into the industry, Jan worked for advertising agencies, retail publications, Family Circle Magazine and for financial publications on Wall Street. She also wrote feature stories for local newspapers on Staten Island which led to being offered a more substantial position with a private investigations company based in Manhattan. The firm specialized in the investigation of counterfeit products for major trademark holders such as Rolex, Fendi, Warner Bros. and others.

Later, being promoted to the Director of Operations at the same firm, Jan frequently collaborated with the FBI, U.S. Customs, the Attorney General and the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Eventually, Jan went on to complete the requirements necessary to become a licensed private investigator, and with the new title secured, she set her sights on a career change.

“I was hired as a Criminal Appeals Investigator with the Legal Aid Society of New York,” said Jan. “Soon after, I broke a major case and was promoted to their Capital Case Unit. It was around this time that I decided to pursue a college education and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Empire State University, continuing to work major cases while enrolled.”

Jan asserted that through it all, the driving force behind her ambition was the natural sense of independence and adventure she felt as a teenager.

“I approached each case I was assigned with the same determination, curiosity and excitement I felt all those years ago,” she said. “I loved living in New York, and it wasn’t until I became a survivor of the World Trade Center 9/11 terrorist attacks that I made the decision to return to Cleveland.”

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While back in her hometown, Jan has continued to wear many professional hats, starting as a Probation Officer for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. This led to being offered a position as an Investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office.

“During my career in Cleveland, I maintained my private investigator license and taught as an adjunct for Tiffin,” Jan explained. “Though I’m retired from investigating with the Public Defender’s office now, I’m still working. Most recently, I was hired on as a Contract Investigator for the Department of Homeland Security.”

“In the weeks, months and years following 9/11, I suffered greatly as I was directly impacted,” Jan also recalled. “I was angry and confused. I remember constantly asking why this had happened. I knew I needed to know who the attackers were and why they did this. After reading some of Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War,’ one quote in particular stuck out to me – ‘If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.’ I felt strongly that if I could better understand those who attacked us, I could deal with my anger and confusion, hence my decision to enroll in TU's master's degree program in criminal justice, homeland security.”

Quite impressively, Jan was able to earn her master’s degree with distinction in a single year, and was so taken with Tiffin’s culture that she decided post-graduation to teach as an adjunct in the In the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences at one of TU’s satellite locations, Tri-C in downtown Cleveland, where she taught for 12 years. All the while, she continued working as an investigator.

“I use what I learned through the coursework all the time when I start new cases,” she said. “It can be very helpful in situations where I need to make assessments of people and the situations they’re in. My coursework enhances my 30+ years as an investigator. As far as teaching and my students are concerned, I am grateful for the opportunity to have shared my firsthand investigative experiences from the field. I think that sharing 'boots on the ground' examples brought my lectures to life and enhanced the student educational experience.

It really has been a wonderful way to give back.”

Jan is presently working on her next book about her career as an investigator, and her Dragon Family anxiously awaits to see what daring adventure she’ll embark on next.

Jan’s book can be ordered through local bookstores, on Amazon. com, BarnesandNoble.com, MyTicketToRide.com or through her website at Janice-Mitchell.com.

A VOICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

NICOLE CARROLL’S STORY AS DIRECTOR OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT'S VICTIM SERVICES UNIT “Imagine being the victim or witness of a crime and feeling this overwhelming sense of hopelessness,” said Nicole Carroll, two-time Tiffin University alumna and lifelong advocate for victims of crime.

“When I joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2016, I structured the Victim Services Unit around the guiding principles of fairness and compassion,” explained Nicole. “Violent crime has the potential to change the course of a person’s entire life and crime can cause a ripple effect that impacts entire communities. I recognized the importance of implementing trauma-informed and victim-centered practices within the police department and sought to do just that."

Nicole graduated from Tiffin University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree in law enforcement. She also holds a Master of Science degree in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic psychology from TU, which she earned in 2007.

According to her, the education she received while enrolled benefited her professionally.

"The information gleaned from Dr. Victor’s Agency Management class and a course on statistics taught by Dr. Hurwitz were extremely helpful to me in my career," she explained. "The knowledge developed from these courses helped me create, implement and direct the Victim Services Unit. Throughout its development, I reflected on my education to help determine how the implementation of law enforcement-based victim services would benefit the department and the greater community.”

Before finding her professional home with the Louisville Metro Police Department, Nicole began her career with the Vanderbilt University Police Department in 2007 under the title of Victim Services Coordinator. According to Nicole, her primary function was to ensure the implementation of support and advocacy services for students on campus.

After her time at Vanderbilt, Nicole moved to Alexandria, Virginia and worked as a Victim Services Specialist for the Fairfax County Police Department from 2012 to 2016. During her tenure, she received two departmental honors, including their Team Excellence Award and the Meritorious Award. The Team Excellence Award was given in recognition of Nicole maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct relating to a child sexual abuse case. The Meritorious Award was granted in recognition of her exemplary performance of duty while supporting the family of Andrea Crew, a local homicide victim.

In 2016, Nicole found her way to the Louisville Metro Police Department, and was hired with the expectation that she would

establish and maintain any and all resources allocated for the assistance of violent crime victims and witnesses. Under her guidance, the Victim Services Unit was born, and Nicole is grateful to come to work each day able to align her personal passions with a career.

"I am privileged to have not only found work I love, but I could not ask for a better team to help me do it," said Nicole.

"Everybody in my unit has a unique set of skills that are crucial in helping persons impacted by crime navigate what may very well be the worst time in their lives. It is an honor to be able to support those experiencing grief, trauma, chaos or loss, and I encourage my team to advocate for the rights of victims and ensure my team has the tools to support these people through their trauma. It’s extremely rewarding work.”

According to Nicole, her unit's primary objective is to provide those affected by serious crimes with fair, compassionate and sensitive treatment, all with the goal of helping them through these difficult periods. This is achieved in a number of ways and is often catered to each individual or family. Most often, this takes the form of helping these individuals navigate the rigors of the criminal justice system while making sure their emotional, physical and financial needs are met.

"The Victim Services Unit guides victims and witnesses of crime through the investigation and prosecution of their case," Nicole explained. "Our primary responsibility is to lessen the inconveniences often associated with participation in the criminal justice process. Victim services professionals ensure victims receive information and referrals, personal advocacy and accompaniment, emotional support and safety services, safe temporary housing and criminal as well as civil justice system assistance."

Nicole's team consists of 15 experienced victim services professionals as well as an onstaff therapy dog, Leo. In 2020, her leadership efforts were recognized by her department, and she was awarded the Louisville Metro Police Department’s Civilian Supervisor of the Year Award. In addition to serving her community while on the clock, her community outreach and engagement work extends into her personal life as well. Nicole has utilized her area-expertise on multiple occasions to assist law enforcement agencies across the country with the implementation of similar programs to the one she founded. She teaches at the Louisville Metro Police Department’s Training Academy and is a curriculum developer and adjunct instructor for the University of Louisville's Southern Police Institute. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University.

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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

MARK HATCHER’S STORY OF PERSEVERANCE Mark Hatcher, Esq. is an easily recognized face within the state of Ohio and beyond.

Known not only for his talent and professionalism as legal counsel, but also for many acts of civic engagement and philanthropy, Mark has dedicated much of his personal and professional life to servicing the community.

He is the current Managing Partner for the Columbus, Ohio Office of BakerHostetler, a national full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys and 18 offices from coast to coast. At Baker, Mark has an active corporate law practice where he advises companies on issues related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and real estate acquisition and development. Additionally, he chairs or sits on the leadership / advisory boards for several Ohio-based nonprofit organizations and is the chairman of the Board of Trustees for Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, the only state-supported historically black college / university in the state.

applied to The Ohio State University and was accepted into their engineering program in 1993. Soon after enrolling however, Mark had a change of heart and realized that engineering was not his forte.

With so many noteworthy accomplishments to his name, it is difficult to imagine that Mark was ever unsure of the direction he wanted his life to go. According to Mark however, this was exactly the case in his younger days and he gives both the faculty at TU and several other important teachers and mentors credit for pushing him to be the best version of himself.

“I’m forever grateful to the folks at TU,” said Mark. “I received my Master of Science degree in criminal justice from them to better prepare me for law school. For several reasons, my grades as an undergraduate didn’t reflect what I was truly capable of, so I did this, in part, to prove to myself that I had the chops needed to succeed at such a high academic level.”

Mark grew up in Detroit on the west side of the city and was educated through the Detroit Public School District. Like many K-12 students, he was aware that he had a talent, but didn’t yet know how to put it to good use and work to his potential.

Thankfully, he had a healthy support system both at home and through his many wonderful teachers, with one of particular importance.

Since Mark enrolled before the existence of fully online graduate programs, he had to budget his time wisely in order to commute to and from campus while also working full-time. Thankfully, the flexibility of TU’s program and compassionate instructors allowed Mark to thrive.

“I decided to change my major to criminal justice,” he explained.

“Growing up, I never had the chance to venture too far outside my immediate community, which was fairly homogenous. When I moved to Columbus, it was the first time in my life I gained exposure to the world outside my bubble, and I realized that I was at a disadvantage, as I had not had many opportunities to engage with people from backgrounds different than my own. I also became keenly aware of the inequities that exist in society with many people from underserved urban areas. I made a commitment then to dedicate my life to being a part of the change I was seeking.”

Mark graduated from OSU in 1997 with a degree in criminal justice and immediately secured a job working as a probation officer for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. He quickly realized that those seeking to better themselves postincarceration are often met with a lack of resources needed to make said changes, and saw the need for reform. This was why he decided to pursue a graduate degree through TU – so he could secure a role that would allow him to impact these policies.

“My mother, herself was a middle school teacher, so she always nurtured my fondness and talent for writing,” he said. “My 10th Grade Honors English teacher, Ms. Herter was also a big inspiration to me and encouraged me to refine my talents. It was really because of her that I discovered my talent for writing and desire for my eventual career to center on writing. In retrospect, I was lucky to have a mentor like her since so much of what I do today requires high-level and technical writing. I’d be in trouble if I didn’t start my training early,” he said with a laugh.

“I definitely had to prove I was dedicated,” Mark remembered. “I would carpool to campus from Columbus with a few people in the program every Saturday. It was tiring, but I don’t regret it for a second, especially because it only further proved to me that I was able to handle such an intense workload. The people at Tiffin also did a lot to make it more manageable. As a non-traditional student, I really appreciated that. Looking back, they really were ahead of the game. Over a decade before it became a common practice for universities, TU was already catering to part-time and working-adult students. I wouldn’t have been able to complete the degree if my professors hadn’t been so understanding.”

Another teacher and mentor, U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Instructor Capt. Melvin Jolly, gave Mark advice about the importance of seeing the world outside Detroit. Mark

Mark also feels that his former TU instructors held him accountable academically just as much as they showed him grace, a balance for which he is especially grateful.

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“Whenever I wasn’t up to par, my professors, especially Professors Keith Haley and Butch Hunyadi made sure I didn’t slack for long,” said Mark. Those two in particular took a vested interest in me and my education, and I always knew that whenever they pushed me, it was because they knew I was capable of more. They saw the potential in me even when I struggled. To this day, I remember the profound impact they both had during such a formative time in my life and want to acknowledge and thank both of them.”

Mark eventually earned his Juris Doctorate and Master of Law degree in business and taxation and corporate governance and finance through a Capital University Law School dual-enrollment program. In 2006, he joined the BakerHostetler Columbus team as a full-time associate attorney before being promoted to partner in 2014.

Through it all and to this day, Mark continues to place civic involvement high on his list of priorities. He is the current Board President for the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the medical and palliative care of local African American and other minority senior citizens groups.

Additionally, he is a board chair for the Columbus Next Generation Corporation nonprofit, a subsidiary of the City of Columbus dedicated to the revitalization and development of urban neighborhoods.

“A mentor of mine from the firm once told me that in order to spark real change, you need to be in a position of influence,” said Mark. “It is my continuous honor to further my passion for systemic equality through my career and board positions, and the magnitude of this responsibility is not lost on me. Every day, I consider the people who are affected by what I do both professionally and civically, and this guides me. It is and will always be a privilege to help others.”

To learn more about the nonprofit organizations with which Mark is involved, go to: columbusfoundation.org/news-reports/ news/isabelle-ridgway-foundationawards-grants-focused-on-helpingaging-african-americans-thrive columbusnextgen.org/about-us-page/

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SERVING THE UNDERSERVED

VICTORIA THOMPSON’S STORY OF ADVOCACY FOR FEMALE VETERANS POST-INCARCERATION As a veteran herself, Victoria Thompson '11 is no stranger to the harmful ways military personnel often fall victim to stigma as they attempt to reenter civilian life upon retirement. Due to the preconceived notions many hold about mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and other common obstacles for service members, it is often harder for members of this demographic to find employment or stability post-service. To make matters worse, there is a distinct lack of resources available for another subset of this community – female veterans who once experienced incarceration for nonviolent crimes.

Victoria recognized the additional set of roadblocks these women face, being members of several minority groups simultaneously.

This ultimately prompted her to dedicate much of her personal and professional life to providing services for them by starting the nonprofit organization, We Steel Rise. According to Victoria, the stereotype that anybody who was once imprisoned is inherently bad or immoral is not only inaccurate, but harmful to those who once happened to make poor decisions in response to circumstances outside their control.

“I started We Steel Rise because the criminal justice system needed and continues to need significant reform,” she says. “It’s a vicious cycle – these women leave the service, and due to a severe lack of programming available to help them reintegrate compared to that of male veterans, they end up feeling they have nowhere else to turn. They resort to petty crimes such as theft of medications or hygiene products as a means for survival, and then we punish them for adapting to the system’s failure.”

Victoria asserts that this philanthropy work is deeply rewarding, and that it provides a much-needed shift in perspective for all volunteers and affiliates.

“Everyone has a story – once you hear what these women have been through, you see them beyond the label of criminal and view them as human, as people who were pushed into this lifestyle.”

The primary goal of We Steel Rise is to provide these women with the tools necessary to succeed in these new chapters of their lives. Victoria begins the process by taking each participant out to eat at one of her favorite local restaurants, the White Chocolate Grill.

“It’s dual-purpose,” she claims. “We use this time to sit down and discuss their goals for the future, and how we can work together to achieve them. It also gives these women a realistic goal to keep in mind. Many of them haven’t had the opportunity to eat at an upscale restaurant in quite some time, if ever. I tell them that with a little help, they will soon be able to afford luxuries like this on their own. Talking about home ownership or saving for retirement is often too daunting for them to picture in the short-term, so I find this motivates and inspires them to work toward a more immediately attainable goal. We’re all about celebrating the baby steps, because with time, they add up to become full on leaps.”

We Steel Rise approaches helping these women through a hybrid model composed of general and individualized support and education.

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“Of course there are guidelines we follow,” says Victoria. “Across the board, there are certain things these ladies need to be successful, but we also try to add additional support based on individual circumstances. If someone has never managed a budget before, that’s something we’ll spend a little extra time on.”

When participants first enter the program, they are given a week to acclimate to their new surroundings in a supportive environment. According to Victoria, this gives them the chance to prepare for the work ahead and develop bonds of trust with volunteers. Then, they are given access to financial wellness courses and taught meditation and de-escalation exercises to help deal with moments of stress. From this point forward, the curriculum becomes more individualized and specific needs are addressed in full. Throughout the entirety of the process, these women are provided with continual mental health and counseling services. At the program’s conclusion, participants leave with a step-by-step plan for their short and long-term goals, as well as the contact information of volunteers, wellness programs, healthcare and housing professionals and other assets in place to provide further support.

“The organization has produced 24 success stories since its founding in 2018,” says Victoria. “Though we had to temporarily shut our doors in light of the pandemic, I’m still so proud of what my team and I have collectively accomplished. Many of the women we’ve helped didn’t even consider themselves real veterans before enrolling. Regardless of whether they saw combat or how many years they served, veterans are heroes, and they all deserve this level of support. That’s the most important part of my job, I think – helping our friends believe in and advocate for themselves as much as we do.”

Victoria’s activism doesn’t end with the nonprofit. She is a member of the National Council for Criminal Justice Reform and uses her seat at this table to fight for the equitable treatment of former nonviolent offenders, such as drawing attention to the need for credit score forgiveness programs. She is also a cofounder of the truck dispatching company, VP Thompson Trucking and Logistics and makes a point to hire predominantly former criminal offenders and veterans. She is also in the midst of running for a seat on the Arizona State Senate, so she can continue speaking for these disadvantaged groups on a broader scale.

Victoria attributes much of her passion for this work to the knowledge she gained while studying at TU. “I felt very supported while I was a student,” she remembers. “My mentor at the time, Professor Tim Lewis, was especially encouraging.

He helped to show me that there is much more to the criminal justice system and those affected by it than meets the eye. He taught me to be more compassionate toward the disadvantaged and that the system is imperfect, that it’s our job to enact change however possible. I believe that, in part, that’s why I decided to start doing charity and philanthropic work.”

Victoria welcomes all inquiries about her professional and charitable efforts and can be contacted at jfasue@yahoo.com.

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A RIBBON CUTTING RECAP

TU DEDICATES NEW CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY In April 2022, members of the TU Community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the newest building on campus – the Center for Science and Technology. The ribbon cutting ceremony was marked by numerous speeches from faculty, staff and friends with a social hour in the Center’s Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital Atrium.

Mitch Blonde, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs kicked off the event with some opening remarks, expressing his gratitude to the many internal and external parties who played a role in the Center’s development.

Tiffin’s President, Dr. Lillian Schumacher, then echoed this sentiment and spoke to the varied ways in which the new building would benefit students, faculty and staff alike.

Dr. Joyce C. Hall-Yates, recently retired Vice Provost and Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences, as well as Dr. John D. Schupp, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, also expressed their appreciation and further explained the distinct benefit the new space will have on the student body for years to come.

Zachary Tomlinson, a student in the School of Arts and Sciences then offered his thoughts on the significance of the event not only for him, but for others studying in similar fields.

The ceremony was bookended by Mr. Leonard Clouse, Board of Trustee member and President for the Clouse Construction Corporation and Mr. Matthew Teismann, President of MKC Architects. The pair offered some final remarks from the perspectives of third-party consultants and congratulated TU on the successful completion of the project.

“None of this would have been possible without the considerable generosity of our many donors, for whom we are so grateful,” said Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “The opening of the new Center for Science and Technology marks a tremendous leap forward for our University, as our faculty and staff now have access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities and educational tools, which will only enhance the quality of instruction our students receive – thus providing them a more valuable collegiate experience.”

Tiffin would like to extend its sincerest thanks to the many and generous donors who helped make the vision for the Center a reality. This occasion would not have been possible without their continued and substantial philanthropy.

For more information on how you can impact Tiffin University and the students we serve, call 419.448.3584.

Please also visit our Donor Honor Roll in this edition, where we celebrate many individuals and families for their financial contributions.

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DONOR HONOR ROLL Scan the QR code to pledge your support.

Dear Alumni & Friends: Tiffin University is truly grateful for every gift received from our donors, no matter the size. Philanthropy in all forms is appreciated, as even the smallest donations can snowball to become massive resources for students past and present. This is why alumni engagement is especially important – whether you graduated a year, a decade or several decades ago, your generosity allows us to further our reputation of excellence, which provides exciting new opportunities for today’s Dragons and enhances the value of your degree!

We remain committed to celebrating you, your accomplishments and the many ways you choose to invest in us. Each individual contribution has not gone unnoticed, and it is our honor to recognize your efforts through our new "Every Alum. Every Year" pledge.

It is through this Donor Honor Roll that we recognize those who have given Club Level gifts which have supported all areas of the University. We thank all donors for their vital contributions, and wish to acknowledge individuals and families who have gone above and beyond in their pledges of support. It is our privilege to celebrate their efforts.

For all clubs, membership is determined by gifts made during the previous fiscal year, which is May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented. Please accept our apology for any errors or omissions. Should you have any corrections or additions to suggest or if you have any questions, please contact our office at 419.448.3282.

Sincerely,

Mitchell P. Blonde, CFRE Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs / Chief Advancement Officer Office of Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs tiffin.edu/advancement/giving 28 / DONOR ROLL

THE HAZEL FRANKS SOCIETY Planned gifts include – but are not limited to – bequests in a will or trust, beneficiary designation of assets, life insurance and charitable gift annuities.

Members of The Hazel Franks Society have designated TU as a beneficiary to a planned gift(s). We thank the following Hazel Franks Society members for their thoughtful and generous planning that will, one day in the future, benefit our students.

Anonymous Michael J. Arbogast and Rosann M. (Kessler) Arbogast '81, 87, '01 Stephen M. Carrick '09 Jeanette Conley Ian and Sarah B. Day '02 Andrew J. '94 and Leslie Felter Blythe A. Friedley '69 Michael A. and Nancy Grandillo Gary R. '73, '77, HD '91 and Jane Heminger William F. Hertzer '60 Peter Holbrook and Tom Hoffman George J., Jr. and Diane Kidd HD '99 D. Ted '67 and Francine (Janotta) Kuenzli '66 Penny Leighty Mary E. Lewis '86 Paul and Susan Marion John J. and Joyce Millar '96 Walter M. and Katharine L. Nutter William T. Patterson Pamela A. Russell '95 P. Leighton Sayers '68 Daryl W. '74 and Mary Ellen Weininger

TIFFIN SOCIETY TRANSFORMATIONAL CIRCLE (Lifetime Giving: $1,000,000 +)

Gary R. ‘73, ‘77, HD’ 91 and Jane Heminger William F. Hertzer ‘60 Frank E. HD ‘10 and Paula Murphy* National Machinery Foundation

TIFFIN SOCIETY AMBASSADOR CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving: $500,000 - $999,999) Gertrude and Homer Chisholm Clouse Construction Lenny J. '74 and Lynn Clouse Brian and Jyl Clouse Allan M. and Loretta J. Kaplan Anthony J. Paradiso and DeAnn Krauss '00 Meshech Frost Charitable Trust Timothy J. and Sandy Paradiso Old Fort Banking Company Superior Distributing Co., Inc. Kris and Shannon Klepper Michael R. and Karen Klepper

TIFFIN SOCIETY INVESTOR CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving: $250,000 - $499,999) Larry and Jeanne Adelsperger Ascendium GE Foundation David L. '76, HD '02 and Patty Hayes Joseph R. and Diana M. Kirk Penny L. Leightey Marathon Petroleum Corporation Walter M. and Katharine L. Nutter P.T. Services Rehabilitation, Inc. The Pruina Corporation Reineke Family Dealerships Dan and Nikki Reineke William Reineke, Jr. '92 William F. Reineke, Sr. HD '20

TIFFIN SOCIETY VISIONARY CIRCLE

(Lifetime Giving: $100,000 - $249,999) ACI Construction Company Richard C. and Sabrina Kirk BAS Broadcasting Cole Family Foundation Charles and Patty Cole Fifth Third Bank France Stone Foundation Robert G. Friedman Foundation The Paul M. and Lucy J. Gillmor Charitable Foundation Michael and Dolores Herbert Herrick Foundation I Know I Can Duane E. and Kathleen E. Jebbett Claire F. Johansen '92, HD '18 and Michael L. Pfefferle Kresge Foundation Laminate Technologies, Inc. Fred E. and Kem Zoeller Mary E. Lewis '86 Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital John J. and Joyce Millar '96 Thomas H. Miller Osceola Foundation, Inc. Robert E. '03 and Brandie Petras Raymond M. '10, '15 and Kristen L. (Ameling) Robinson '09, '12 Schell Foundation Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation Tiffin Community Foundation Webster Industries, Inc.

TIFFIN SOCIETY LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($50,000 or more)

Larry and Jeanne Adelsperger Clouse Construction Corp.

Lenny J. '74 and Lynn Clouse Brian and Jyl Clouse William F. Hertzer '60 J. David and Anna-Maria Hertzer Duane E. and Kathleen E. Jebbett Allan M. and Loretta J. Kaplan Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital National Machinery Foundation

Robert E. '03 and Brandie Petras P.T. Services Rehabilitation, Inc. Reineke Family Dealerships Dan and Nikki Reineke William Reineke, Jr. '92 William F. Reineke, Sr. HD '20

TIFFIN SOCIETY DEVELOPER’S CIRCLE ($25,000 - $49,999)

Chris '95 and Jennifer Deal Constance D. English Donald Hampton Jr. '89, '98 John Hoffman Danial Jameel Joseph R. and Diana M. Kirk Michael R. and Karen Klepper Little aaangels Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jeffrey and Cindy Oravitz Meshech Frost Charitable Trust

TIFFIN SOCIETY TRUSTEE CIRCLE ($10,000 - $24,999)

John and Judy Arnold Dell, Burtis & Anspach, L.L.P. Paul Burtis and Jane A. Dell Concordance Healthcare Solutions Doepker Group, Inc. Jeff and Sherri Doepker Ellucian Company L.P. Andy J. '94 and Leslie Felter Estate of Richard J. Gibson '48 Hensel Ready Mix, Inc. Rodney and Linda I. (Young) Hensel '79 Michael and Dolores Herbert Kris and Shannon Klepper Mary E. Lewis '86 Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Employee Gifts D. Ford and Kate Mennel John J. and Joyce Millar '96 Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Anthony J. Paradiso and DeAnn Krauss '00 Premier Bank Foundation Raymond M. '10, '15 and Kristen L. (Ameling) Robinson '09, '12 Sue Ann Sandusky Russell and Marguerite Stephenson Foundation Superior Distributing Co., Inc. Webster Industries, Inc. and the Webster Foundation Rich and Laurie Anne Zydonik

TIFFIN SOCIETY FOUNDER’S CIRCLE ($5,000 - $9,999)

ACI Construction Company Richard C. and Sabrina Kirk Jeffrey L. '99 and Michelle Beard BKD Auditors Clouse Electric, Inc. Chuck and Jenny Clouse 29 / DONOR ROLL

Cole Family Foundation Charles and Patty Cole Cynthia A. Dunne Frances A. Fleet Frankart Electric Tim and Peggy L. Frankart '04 Doug Hiegel Lisa Hohman Ann Hunnicutt Prasad C. and Uma Kakarala Ravi T. Kakarala '98 Andrew H. and Cindy Kalnow John D. and Susan Kinn Thomas Kondrat Carmen A. and Julie R. Mangiola George and Diane McCloy Metzgers Printing & Mailing George '95 and Sharon A. (Broka) Miller '98 Ohio Concrete Resurfacing Inc. Weston Reinbolt and Suzie Reineke-Reinbolt Stephen and Diane Schult Ron M. Jr. '96 and Lillian Schumacher Sam and Gretchen Strausbaugh Daniel Taylor Trinity Transportation US Bank Foundation Grants Program Bethany F. Vondran In Memory of Nancy Mylander Jackson '60

TIFFIN SOCIETY HERITAGE CIRCLE ($2,500 - $4,999)

Jerry Andres Baumann Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. Maithri and Robert Baxter Mitchell P. and Dawn M. Blonde Buckeye IT Services, LLC Michael A. Bush '02 and Anna Soref Jaime D. '12, '14, '21 and Michael Campbell Carter Machine Co., Inc. Annie Carter CoreWorth Holdings, LLC Derek and Anne DeVine Stephan P. and Donna Frank Rose M. Frick Mark T. '86 and Connie S. Griffin Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Peter Holbrook and Tom Hoffman ICP, Inc. Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Scholarships Marco's Pizza Merrill Lynch Bank of America Renee Meyer Jacole M. Miller '10 Donald B. and Theresa A. (Stephens) Nibblett '84 Pace Industries Paul Cole Motors Susan Payne Quick Tab II, Inc. Charles Daughenbaugh Charles Eingle Gary E. Robinette '72 Steven E. Seasly * Deceased

Mark and Teresa E. Shafer Gary J. and Samantha Smith Terry D. and Sherry Sullivan Weininger Family Dentistry Brandt and Makenzie Weininger Reginald Wilkinson HD '20 Aaron G. '03 and Amy R. (Bumb) Wood '03

TIFFIN SOCIETY PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($1,000 - $2,499)

Allegion Lonny '91 and Julie A. Allen '08 Sylvie Apticar Carl F. '61 and Theresa M. Arnold Bair Brothers Sporting Goods Daniel L. Barbee Lauren Barnes '08 Michael S. '07, '14 and Carrie Barr '21 Asish and Basanti Basu Jonathan W. Beard Dan Beck Blanchard Valley Health System The Boeing Company Mike Boswell Brian P. Bower '96 David J. and Maureen Boyd Bridget E. Boyle '14 Brian L. '90 and Karen S. Brown Rudy '96 and Brittany M. (Davidson) Brownell '16 Ann Brundage '05 Ryan and Sarah Campbell Rhys D. J. '11 and Victoria Cannella Stephen M. Carrick '09 Lynn (Roeder) Child '73 Daniel and Kim Clark David J. and Shelley Claus Richard H. III '02 and Brenda S. (Holtrey) Collins '08 Croghan Colonial Bank Crown Battery Jeremy and Meladie Croy Dorothy Croy Alexis Davis '11 Thomas and Jonnie Debbink Robert J. Dornauer DDS, Inc. Dr. Robert and Angelyn Dornauer Andrew R. '03, '06 and Andrea D. (Howse) Faber '04, '06 Jason M. '03 and Kristin Fenik Bart M. Fisher '04 Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. Dennis E. '68 and Gail C. (Kraft) Foos '68 Devin and Rebecca Frank Blythe A. Friedley '69 Owen L. Fritz '12 Andrew J. and Anne H. Gase Robert J. '05 and Cassie Gaynier The Paul M. and Lucy J. Gillmor Charitable Foundation Jeff Gillmor Donna HD '18 and Donnie Graves Jack W. Greene '64 James R. and Ann Gucker Perry and Meg Haan Dean J. Hall and Joyce Hall-Yates

Jim L. Hammond Angela (Martorana) Harrison '04 David L. '76, HD '02 and Patty Hayes John A. '11 and Alison A. (Dittman) Havrilla '11, '17 Richard E. and Cynthia A. Helton Michael Herdlick Calvin J. '05 and Diane Higgins Karen and Bill Hoffert Jac & Do's Pizza Adrienne L. (Valentine) Haman '03 Richard and Janice K. Valentine '74 Donna A. HD '05 and Larry H. James Charles and Kerry L. Jones Journey Financial Solutions Group Brian K. '94 and Bridget Falter Matthew J. '95 and Julie Hoover Michael J. and JoElla Kerschner D. Ted '67 and Francine (Janotta) Kuenzli '66 Lange, Gordon, Rannigan & Claus LLC Joseph L. '06 and Jeni Liszak Ronald and Patricia Lonzo Ron and Sharon A. (Foss) Lucas '66 Craig and Ellen Lucius Jeremy J. '02 and Jamie L. Marinis Paul and Susan Marion Ed and Barb Mason Daniel and Laura A. Mays Timothy McCarty Brandon and Kellie C. (Jakubowski) McGilvray '99 Shannon McKeehen Steven B. '81 and Suzanne M. Micheli Steve and Corri Miller Thomas H. Miller David E. '65 and Carolyn Mitchell MJK Enterprises LLC Melvin A. Moss '04 Tho H. Nguyen '05 Jon and Amber D. (Metzgar) Oleksyk '07 Shane Parendo Anthony J. and Pam Paulus Sharon L. Perry-Fantini '03, '04 and Ana P. Fantini Ryan N. '07 and Jaclyn M. (Burton) Pessell '07 Curtis L. '71 and Doreen J. Peterson Anthony M. '94 and Kelly Petrosino The Premier School of Pickerington Jim and Jennelle Johnson Priority Life Care, LLC Prudential Matching Gifts Program Kenneth Rauch Nicholas Reinhard Michael '76, '77 and Sue A. Reser '92, '10 Linda S. Ritzler CPA Inc. Robert C. '77 and Linda S. (Doepker) Ritzler '77 Todd A. R. Robinson '01 Ernest and Mary Runco Donald G. Sabato '67 Kate Saur P. Leighton Sayers '68 Eugene N. and Betty Schalk Shade Headwear LLC Jay T. Sharrock '89 Benjamin Shuff Siesel Distributing

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Jon and Karen Snyder Mark S. and Amy J. Somodi Ron '67 and Karen J. Stiltner James C. and Ellie Streacker Subway of Tiffin/Fleetwinds, Inc. Michael and Janet Molineaux Superior Credit Union Sutton Bank Thrivent Financial Chris and Sue Lewis TicketSmarter, Inc. Gregory '87 and Bonnie Tiell Tiffin Metal Products TPC Food Service Kevin and Shelly Maiberger Traveler's Insurance Nicholas Fratalonie Anthony L. '02 and Liz Trevino Blake N. and Julie Tucker US Bank, NA USI American Insurance Administrators, Inc. Kevin VanMeter Robert Walker James M. '97 and Karri Walker Amanda L. Watson '03 Robert G. '81 and Judy Watson Daryl W. '74 and Mary Ellen Weininger Stephen E. '77 and Marilyn Werling Jason E. '06 and Heather Wolcott JK Yao Your Legacy Federal Credit Union

TIFFIN SOCIETY YOUNG ALUMNI

(within 9 years of graduation, $100 first year, $200 second year, etc) Bane R. Adkins '20 Grant T. Ekleberry '16, '20 Richard A. Fox '16 Rebecca Kielbasa '21 Chris T. and Mikki R. King '20 Luke Niederhelman '18 Ryan and Holly A. Allgood '19 Jay M. Green '18 Cameron P. McCloskey '20 Madison M. Wells '20 Bryce Riggs '20 Jeremy and Deborah Roszman '21

TORCH CLUB ($500 - $999)

David T. '05 and Rebecca A. (Albert) Abraham '00, '11 American Fine Sinter Company Ltd. Kevin F. '10 and Jillian L. (Holland) Arnold '02 Vincent '91 and Julie G. Arnold Randy A. Aube '82 B & B Foodmart BD Diesel & Auto, LLC BHC Environmental, LLC Brandon Boro Harry L. Burd '63 Ronald R. and Evelyn L. Burns Rob Carlson Donald Carunchio

Kevin Christman '15 Thomas Connors Coppus Motors, Inc. Brian Coppus John Jr. and Jennifer Coppus David Cowan Sarah T. DePugh '07 Rob and Lynn Detterman '19 Dan '07 and Elizabeth Dower Mike and Melanie DuMonte Eastman & Smith LTD. Brook and Luann Edwards Tom Rodgers Flowers Brian and Kathy Ferguson Financial Design Agency of Ohio, Inc. Aaron M. and Donene Smith First National Bank of Sycamore Tony Gassnola Taylor Georges Rhonda C. Gilreath '91 Steven and Julie Green Hampton Inn of Tiffin Mircea '07 and Erika Handru David Haubert Jon A. '09 and Erika Hemmelgam Inspire Brands Foundation Inc. Joseph W. Jackson '99 JCKL Architects and Designers, LLC Dean A. '69 and Jane Johnston Mark Kandel Ken Kepling Robert C. Keplinger '11 KGS Ohio, LLC Allan Killion David and JoAnn King '99 David L. Kuhl Steven Legg Charles Lewis Jr Kevin and Nadia Lewis Bernard Martin Michael Masetta Mark A. Mason Patricia A. Mason Patrick McLeod Matt Metzger Mike's Stop Shop LLC Jacob and Kasey Miller MLAD Graphic Design Services, LLC John Mossing Patrick Mottola William T. Patterson Brian '11 and Nicole Pointer Powell Supply International Zachary A. Reidenbaugh '06 Greg '91 and Jodi Richards Scott and Tangi Ritchie '16 John Schnieder Schwab Charitable Fund Thomas Slowey Paul K. '94 and Lisa Smith Brandon Stock Matthew N. '07 and Amber M. (Wetherill) Schwartz '09 Sairra Tapp Teamray Trucks Ronald L. Thompson '65 Kevin C. and Melissa R. (Jones) Tiell '11 Tiffin Deluxe Services, Inc. Tiffin Pool Center Tyler Tobyne

Joseph '07 and Victoria M. (Galaska) Wilkins '09, '11 Charles D. '76 and Beverly J. Walton Paul '72 and Joyce Weaver Joseph W. '01 and Melissa Weininger Merris A. Jr. '55 and Jean Welge Wendy's Timothy Willis '72 Xcaret 2 Inc. Todd and Lisa Young Zero to Sixty

GREEN AND GOLD CLUB ($250 - $499)

Dave Adams Jill M. Aldrich '15 Julie Alford All American Roofing and More Jane Allison Kevin Arias Leslie Arias Annmarie Asiala Cynthia Banfield Kevin M. Barbeau '00 Michael '07 and Millicent L. Barhorst '07 Jeremie Beckner Benchwarmers Restaurant and Delivery Joshua and Leanne M. (Lucius) Benson '09 Best Break Blessings, Inc. DBA Eternity Wireless Kenneth A. Boarman '13 Brad Bogner Joanne L. Bower '87 Matt Brandt Brause Farms, Inc. Donnie and Beckie Brown Curt Bumb '11 John Bumgardner Cindy Busby Marion Adams Byrd John Campbell Pam Carlson Jim Carpenter Mary Jo (Weaver) Carroccio '63 Ian and Nicole Casper John '89 and Kelly (Kirkhart) Cavanagh '88 Champion Charters Vincent Chiera Brian and Duana N. (Scherley) Coleman '98 Lila M. '11 and Philip T. Conley '08, '09 Bryan Cook Todd Crandell Erin Craver-Dean Denise Crowe Curns Farms LLC Deborah Dautrich Craig J. Derr '96 and Hettie Serdyn-Derr Chad A. Disterdick '99 Pete Effinger Michael Engoian Daniel M. Enos '13 Justin L. '12 and Dannielle R. (White) Epure '12 James R. '71 and Ilse (Roehrich) Faist '70

Scott B. '14 and Jillian M. (Adams) Felgar '14 Stacey Floyd Kenneth W. and Michelle Fox Frameworks L.L.C. Nicolas Frederick William L., Jr. '94 and Shannon Frye Greg E. '98 and Jeannine Gaskin Steve Georges James and Karrie Gibbons Shane Gleeson Gary P. '56 and Joan Godfred Richard A. and Carol Goeb Kenneth Grabowski Dale Graham Kevin L. Grimes '01 Kevin Hacker Brian '94 and Angie Hall Joseph A. and Holly E. Hastings-Spina Shanel Henry Chris and Amila Herbert Hoffman-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home Cory S. Hornyak '11 David Hortsman Owen and Laura Hoskins Ernest Hyatt Hylant JKD Rentals, LLC Donald A. Johnson '08 Randy '93 and Heather Joseph Kane & McHenry Enterprises LLC DBA cellhelmet KeyBank Foundation Travis O. and Candace M. Kimmel George Kim Michael C. Kirchner '77 John T. Kleinoeder Jason M. and Elizabeth W. (Wead) Knackstedt '02 Wayne and Judy Kuhl Bruce and Doris M. Lambert '94 Brooks and Paula Langeloh Michele LaPointe Dave and Karen LaVearn Lenore Leadingham John H. '12 and Bethany L. Leary '15 Lee's Floor Coverings Ali Lukungu '03, '05 David Lutz Don and Sandi Lynch James S. '59 and Carolyn Mackey Thomas R. and Elizabeth Marben Paul J. Matias '17 Matthew D. and Andrea McCabe Brandi McMinn Tami McMullen-Wilson Seth A. McNeeley '11 Steven and Rhonda Melchi Beau Minnick Jennifer Morris Tristan Nelson Elizabeth Nickoli Ohio Counseling Assoc. OCDA Paul L. '03 and April Pellegrini Jeffrey M. '01, '06 and Sherry Perry Justina Phares William Polinski Michael J. Porter Diane Preston Ted Prueter

Ed Pugnetti Brad and Kim Radison Irma M. (Scagnetti) Ramsey '59 Carol Reilly Tom Reisert Chris Reynolds Andrew and Julie L. Richards Lori Rindler Brad Robbins Angela Robbins Gretchen Roberts Jan H. Samoriski Scott C. '97 and Rebecca L. (Knopp) Scherger '97 Schiefer Insurance Services, LLC Jesse N. Schrader '02, '04 and Lori L. (Welch) Schrader '02 Edward J. II and Rita Schwab Lori Ann A. See Wayne Sexton David R. Siler Jr. '96 Joseph and Sally Simcoe Jacob A. Simon '13 Scott Snapp Crystal Snell Angela N. Sosebee '08, '10 Dawn Spurlock Phil Spurlock Stock Material Handling Systems Todd M. '96 and Trisha L. Sulek Mindy and Jackilyn G. Swaisgood '02 Bradford Tanner '96 Louis M. '99 and Dianna Tarone Ronald S. '01 and Stephanie B. Taylor '06 Jim E. '59 and Sharon L. Thomas Matthew Truso Otisz Tucker-Thomas US Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift Program George L. Wagner '66 John A. and Shelley Wank Dale Wasem Scott R. Welty '89 Ron Young Anne Zeitler Gordon Zellner Roy S. and Barbara (Keith) Zinn '92

DRAGON'S CLUB ($100 - $249)

A & S Pest Solutions Scot Acree Sherri Adachi Mike Adelman Steve Adelman Kathy Allday Tracy L. Almanson- Murphy '90 Tyler J. and Heidi A. (Kiesel) Alt '11 Amazon.com, Inc. Bekah Amborski Elise Archual Don and Christine Ardissone Debbie Arias Marie Armstrong Elizabeth Athaide-Victor Jim Atkins Keith Atteberry Richard and Barbara Badgett Justin Baker '08

Brant A. Baker '13 Zachary J. Ball '08, '10 Mark and Martha Barbernitz Michele Barger Thomas Barnett Darrell Barry Chelsea E. Bass '15 Bridget Bates Erik Beckmen Johanna Beckmen Andrew '07 and Ashley L. (Swierad) Belzer '07 Amy Bement Carla Benjamin Keith V. and Nancy C. Berlan Todd Bertolini Ryan Beswick David and Marie Beswick Pam Billmaier Christina Birchak Wilma J. Bishop Sherri Bitter Robert A. Blickenstaff '69 Scott E. '99 and Hope Blough Jason E. '18 and Teresa Bock Christopher and Tiffany Boehler Kerry Boehm Paul Boehm Daylene Boehm Kevin Bohn Linda Boreman Christine Borg Daniel Bosetti Scott Bourquin Jim Bowers Tracy Boykin Rich Bradbury Adam Bradley Nicholas Brand Cal Brazier Sr. Tammy Brazier John Brennan Tristine Brine Michelle Brode Anthony Broering Erica Brown Howard and Kay Brown Shawn Brown Randy L. '94 and Julie A. Buck Richard Burgess Loretta Burns Cory L. and Allison M. Burroughs '05 Aaron V. Burton and Jennifer Watson Audrey Cahill Jeff Cain Troy Cameron Captured by MM Photography Erik Carlson Luciano Carrasquillo Carolyn Cartwright Daryl Caryer Gregory Caryer Kevin and Julie Cashen Garry and Carol Chamberlin Shane Chamberlin Dawn Chappuies Charlie K's Shawnta Chase Chipotle Mexican Grill Terri Christianson Thomas and Jennifer Church * Deceased

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Janice Church Amy Cirella Donna Cok Kyleigh Cok Gary L. '78, '81, '92 and Charlotte Cole Doris Coleman Brema C. (Konst) Colvin '51 Janis L. Comstock-Jones '07 Michael and Diana Conant Richard and Diane Confer Alex Conforti Patricia Conley Ralph Conrad Greg Cook Autumn Cooper '20 Max and Samantha Cooper Allen K. '60 and Elaine M. Corfman Gene L. Corfman '60 Lonnie L. Corthell '71 Rock L. '83 and Tina Craft Charles Crawford Jason Crawford Phyllis Cresswell '18 Sandy Crocker Anthony Crosby Amy Crosland Megan Croy CRSI Patrick E. '12 and Stephaney J. (Downs) Curtin '12 Joel and Darci Dailey Paul M. D'Amore '08 and Katrina M. (Schumacker) D'Amore '08, '10 Rodney M. '03 and Kelly A. (Dick) Daniel '95 Katie Darnell Lou Ann Dautrich-Mathewson Faye Davis Robin Davis Ryan Davis Richard and Linda Day DayDream Salon, LLC Brandi Deardorff Laurie DeBastos Danyiel DeCarlo Carrie Delaney Mike Demko Diana Dennett Steve '77 and Linda (Heibertshausen) Detillion '75 Scott E. Devaughn '10 Teri Dickison Dickman Industrial + Electrical Supplies Gary Dickson Chris Dickson Richard J. Donaldson '07 Larry Dover Barth '88 and Judy Downie Michael and Tania Draghi Andrea C. Draper '09, '14 Robin K. Dunlap Chad Dunlap Marilynn Dunn Joseph E. and Linda Duprey-Ferguson '71 Gary Dvorak Granville C. Eastman John E. Edgell '84 John Edwards Steve Edwards Tracey Eitmontas

Charles and Lacy K. (Cherry) Ellis '06, '07 Janice Ellis Liza Empederado Kenneth J. and Marietta Estep Peggy Evans James Fabus Alfred H. Jr. '72 and Sherry L. Falter Robert and Mary Fankhauser Christine Farr Robin A. Farris '79 Bria Favors Mike Feldkamp Christine Feltner Greg and Alisa Fernald Sandy Fielman James P Fifield John Finley Brent and Deb Fisher Mark A. Fishpaw '93 Fishpaw Realty Holdings, LTD. Frances Ford Briony Foreman Forman Realtors Jeffrey Forsyth Dale T. Fortney '95 Linda Foster Della Fox Tami Freshcorn Christine Fries Thomas G. '69 and Joan L. Funkhouser Dee Furlan Venkataramana and Redhika Gajjala Terry Gardiner Aaron L. George '19 Cameron Gessner Joshua Gettys Scot Gherardi Sushmita Ghosh and Nabarun Ghosh Kristen Gill Nick Goebel Christopher M. '08 and Erin Gomez Randy Goon Matthew R. Gorman '07, '10 Keith Grabowski Thomas Grady Maria Gramuglia Michael A. and Nancy Grandillo Vincent Grandillo Ray Greene '15 Les Greenidge LaTonya Green-Jones Steven R. '00 and Lori Grubbs Laurie Grube Jill Gruss Thomas Gurernsey Dawn Halfkenny Avery Hamilton Sheryl Hamilton Darcy Hammond Travis Hardy Chris Harkness Tara Harkness-Rocher Christopher and Lori A. Harrington Hunter Hart Deidre A. Hassinger '09, '11, '15 JP Hatfield Mary Hatfield John D. '72 and Bobbye J. Haughawout Tom Headrick DONOR ROLL / 32

Cherie Hefner Karen R. (Stephenson) Heibertshausen '96 Erica L. Henry '00, '02 Paul Henson Timothy A. Heppner Sr. '68 Tyler and Audrey Heslet Cortland N. '58 and Jean Heykoop David Hicov Shelley Hill Matthew Hill Sean Hineline Shelly Hofstetter Lisa Holley Frances W. (Myers) Holm '69 Andrew Homan John Howard Maisha Hudson Lou Huff Scott C. Hughes '13 Nancy Hughes Amanda Hummel Shauna R. Hurles '16 Steven D. and Cathy Hurwitz Mary E. Huth Jerry E. Hutter '64 Korab Imami '15 Andre Irvin Mark Jenkins Matthew M. '07 and Chantelle Jennings Gilbert Jernigan Richard Johns Sasha Johnson Carmen Johnson Charley H. Johnson Robert Johnson Shannon Johnson James Jolliff Randy and Mavis Jones Timothy Jordan Howard E. '14 and Ellen F. Jordan Wesley Jordan Kathleen Judy K & R Heating and Cooling Stephanie Kalakay Carl F. and Kris Kalnow Albert Kates Dennis Kear '64, '72 and Connie J. Kear Gary and Marty (Wagner) Keck '70 Amber M. Kempton '01 Kip and Rhonda Kieffer Erica Kimbrough Paul G. and Shirley L. King Jillynda A. Kirian Maria Klasic Don Klausing Amy Klein Richard and Carol J. Kline '12 Dennis R. Kline Diane M. (Frederick) Klopfenstein '82 and Kraig T. Klopfenstein Alan Kobie Brent Koch Eric Koch Matt Kochheiser Lee J. and Sandra K. Koehler Sunny S. Koilparampil '78 Justin Kottinger Michael Kottinger Katherine Krejci

Shelley Kubaney Katy Kudlapur Rodney and Amy (Buck) Kuhl '09 Julian La Vallee Michael A. and Deborah L. Larick John W. '69 and Alison S. (Birkholtz) Lauer '67 Joe Laumer Fang-Mei Law Floyd J. '64 and Susan Lawless Dave and Donna Lawrence Kathleen M. Lawry '03 Perry Lease Kimberly J. Lee Jennifer Lee Justin N. and Erin N. Legrand Angela Leib Alexander Lemon Ryan Lennig Scott Lenning Kyle Lento '16, '18 Devans Lewis Betty Lewkowski Betsy Lindquist Kevin Lindsley Emily Loew Joelle M. Lofaso '14 Amy Long Frank R. Longley II '03 Rafael Lopez Michael E. '06 and Devon K. (Pearson) Lossick '05 Tonda Love Dr. Zhaolu Lu Alexandra Lucak John J. Lundin '71 Jeremy Lynch Hayley Lyons Joseph A. Mahan '08 Krista Maling Stanley E. '70 and Carol G. (Bockbrader) Manbeck '67 Raymond J. Jankowski and Cynthia Manbeck Jankowski '77 Alexandra Manfredo Ken and Brenda Mansor Eric and Jennifer Mansor Robert A. '71 and Carolyn S. Manz Frank A. Marchetti '70 and Wendy L. Worringer Edward Marinac William Marley John Marnicio Jeff Martin Gregory A. and Rhonda R. Martin '10 Joshua E. '01 and Marissa M. Martin Angelina Masi Charles '11 and Mary Massi Francisco Mateo Jim Mathison Michelle C. Maus MC Insurance Svc, LLC Margaret (Hartman) McCandless '63 Michele McCandless Duncan McCarthy Ryan and Natalie McClain Haley McClain Jodi McClain Thomas McConnell McElwain Brothers Paint and Collision Center Paige McMenemy

Scott McMillen Sara McNally Nikolaus and MaryEllen E. (Hecker) Melcher '02 Tom Melcher Jeff M. '01 and Cheryl A. Merkle Mark Mertus Carrie Miklovich Chris Millen Michael J. and Teresa R. Miller '99 Bryan and Lori Miller Cody Miller Jamie Miller Roger R. '85 and Kindar C. Miller Tami Miller Brenda Mitchell Brenda R. Mitchell Ben Monahan Kyle Montell '17 Jagger Moore Jill Moore Riley P. '10 and Emily Morman Tamara A. (Audritsh) Morris '77 Jessica Moses Joshua Moss Mariela Moya David H. Jr. '01 and Janel M. (Hemker) Murdoch '02 David G. '67 and Margaret Murray Rashida Murrell Christopher D. and Denice L. (Coppler) Myers '93 Lillian Negron Tabatha and John Nelson Fernando E. Nieto '18 Quinn Nofziger Bridget (Brassell) O'Dell '11 Shane K. '13 and Dinelle O'Donnell Chris Oleksiak Anthony Oliastro Daniel Oliastro Melanie Olivarez Michele Orr Frank Ortolani Cory J. Osborne '13 Angelia Ours Matt Ours Owens Corning World Headquarters Bill Padgett Jessica M. '19 and Collin Palmer Bobby Parish Jason Parkins Drew and Beth Patton Gene Paul John L. Payne David and Patty Penzone Isaac A. Perry '17 Judi Peterhansen Chad Peterson Charlie and Becky Petty Tina Phares Lucas S. Phillips Amy Phillips Craig Phillips Dwayne Phillips Bill Pickett Ryan C. and Lori S. Planchon '09 Gregg A. Prenzlin '98 Sharon Preston William and Charlene M. Prochazka '03 Martha Putnam

Geneva Putt Suzanne Quilici Jack Quisno Justin Rader Arlene Rahm Dale Rathbun Bianca Rau Steven A. Rau Lacy Rauch Zachary Raudebaugh Sandra Ray Bradley A. Rees Amy Reginek Pam Reinhart Doug Reiter Susan Reiter Carl Renwick Jassmine Reyes Todd Rich Rich Vetica Insurance Agency, Inc. Anthony Richardson Jodi Rickle Margaret Rickle Brett D. Rieke '08 Carolyn Kay Riggle Joan Rinker-Kisling '70 Jody Ritchey Daniel J. '77 and Patricia S. Ritter Raymond Robertson Dorothy L. (Tuck) Robey '49 Will Robinson Suzanne Rodarte Darby M. Roggow '96, '99 Sharon and Fred Rose Matt A. Rowland '11 Rhonda Rowland Darin Rupert Hannah Rus Mary Beth Rus Mary Russell Pamela A. Russell '95 Joseph Ryan Mark and Jannie Sabo Stephen R. Saddler '16 Mr. Eugene L. Sager San Jose Coin Shop Angelica Sanchez Felix Sanchez Rosaira Sanchez Eugene '66 and Michelle Sanders Lillian Sands Scott W. Saracusa '04, '08 Boone Savage Kathy Schaadt Nicholas and Pamela J. (Fox) Schalk '01 Ryan Schalk Mark A. and Marla (Crall) Scheffler '84 Janet Scheid Thomas D. '92 and Arlene Rahm Debra Schneeberger Erik Schreck and Nicole M. (Filibeck) Schreck '00, '02 Stacy Schriver Gloria Schroer Charles Schultz Mark and Jo E. Sciulli '03 Deonte Scott Emily Scrimshaw '16 Donald Sebolt David J. Selnick Seneca Logistics Group, LLC

Anthony '74 and Donna Serluco Allison Shafer Richard A. '67, '79 and Sharon A. Shaffer Jason Shaw Jeffrey D. Shawberry, D.D.S., Inc Jeffrey D. Shawberry and Eleanor Anderson Kristopher Shepherd Sherwin Williams Corporate Office Rene' Shier Sitawi Pauline and John Shore Lanny and Elaine Sigo Scott Siler Ashley Slagle Earl F. '77 and Tamara S. Sleek Jeffrey A. '13 and Lennice J. Smith Diana Smith Janetta Smith Joan Smith Sandra Smith Thomas and Sheryl Smith Russell D. '14 and Erica Snyder Tobie Snyder Alejandra C. (Sosa) Sosa Pieroni '05 Jesus Soto Julie Spencer Stephen Spencer SSW Electric LLC Douglas L. and Holly M. (Downing) Stacy '95 State Farm Companies Foundation David Stevens Louis Stevens Ronda Stewart Jennifer Stock Larry Stock Kylie Stocker '16 Tami Stocker Dolores Stornelli Anthony Stross Nathaniel Stubblefield '20 Cheryl Stull Kristian Sumfleth Chloe S. Swaisgood '20 Krista K. (Miller) Swanagan '01, '07 Sean M. Szpak '12 Ian Talbot Rhylea Tarront Joy Taylor Melvin Taylor Jorge Tejada Robert M. and L. F. Teunion Danielle Teunion-Smith Justin Thacker Ken and Michele Thamann Michelle Thatcher Mark L. Thomas '06 Judy Thomaswick Eric Thompson Thomas A. Thompson '94 Tiffin Lions Club Samuel and Patrice Tolble Angie Torain S. R. Torain Tyrone Trbovich '91 Sophia Tristano Denise Truso Joan Truso Molly Turner Ed Turose Kim Urban 33 / DONOR ROLL

Vance and Ashley Vair Joseph Van Kerkhove Kyle Vance '19 Kathryn Vogel '21 Dana Wagner Bill Wagner Randy and Melissa K. Waire Hank Walters Mindy Walton Kevin Warren Maryann Warren Mark Wasem Greg Waser and Cristal A. (Lemmon) Waser '81, '87, '07 Jaylene Weatherman Tyler L. Webb '07, '12 and Krysten N. Webb Kevin C. Weber Robert E. and Judith K. Weinandy Lynn and Jake Whalen Tracy Whalen Nicholas R. Wheeler '19, '20 Mark T. Widman '84 John Widmayer Dan Widmayer Jennifer Wiley Bridgett Williams Deric Williams Sharon Williams Velzina Williams Beverly Wills-Hamiter James C. and Bernadette Wilson Steve Wilson Dan J. Wirtz '06 Jeffrey Wolfe Brenda Womack Vanessa Woods Carly R. Worrell '13 Conee Wright Mike Wymer Ryan and Caitlyn G. (Bass) Wysowaty '17 Jeff Xiong Ali I. Yurekli Christian and Tara Zbin Steven and Dee Zeffiro-Krenisky Michelle Zerbe Raymond Zidzik Yarone Zober Ron Zuckerman

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recently awarded the Evelyn Lundberg Stratton CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Champion of the Year Award. While at TU, Mircea studied management for both his undergraduate and MBA work. He also played on the TU men’s soccer team.

CLASS SCENE 1970s Evelyn Arlene Garvin Killy, Class of 1976 Evelyn Killy of Toledo married her husband Glenn on January 6, 2022 in a private ceremony. They had been together for five-and-a-half years before tying the knot.

1980s Daniel E. Tidswell, Class of 1988 Daniel Tidswell of Billings, Montana was recently elected to the Billings City Council, beginning his term on January 3, 2022. Now working as a Territory Sales Manager, Daniel was once part of the football team at Tiffin University and was also the founding member of TU’s Society for Advancement of Management.

Claudia P. Gray, Class of 1989 and MH, 2022 Claudia Gray of Los Gatos, California graduated from Tiffin with her Master of Humanities degree in art and visual media this past May, 33 years after attaining her BA in liberal arts from TU. 1990s Brian S. Frenz, Class of 1994 Brian Frenz of Canton, Ohio recently started a new role as Fed-Ex Shipping Lead for an American tire distributor. Brian was on the football team while at TU and also served as a resident assistant while studying for his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting.

Scott C. Scherger, Class of 1998 Scott Scherger of Reynoldsburg, Ohio recently began a new position with the Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency as a member of their Administrative Council. While studying at TU, Scott pursued a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree and played football with the university team.

Jacqueline Twillie, Class of 2009 Jacqueline Twillie of Dallas, Texas was recently nominated for the 2022 WIN Woman of the Year Award through the Women in Negotiation Summit. Jacqueline earned her MBA in leadership from Tiffin University in 2009 and is the founder and president of ZeroGap, a training and development firm that specializes in leadership curriculum coursework for women working in maledominated industries. The 2022 WIN Woman of the Year Award honors those who have played an instrumental role in the fight for gender equality.

2010s Taylor Clemons, Class of 2011 Taylor Clemons of Sheffield, Ohio started a new role with ZDNet as Tech Writer on January 5 after freelancing fulltime for two-and-a-half years. During his time at Tiffin University, Taylor was a member of the marching band, concert band and participated in theater.

Gabriel M Burke, Class of 2012 Gabriel Burke of Pickerington, Ohio recently began a new role as Clinical Mental Health Therapist for Collaborative Wellness, LLC. Gabriel is a Master Level Licensed Social Worker and plans to open his own practice in 2023. While pursuing his Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree in law enforcement at TU, Gabriel held several positions on campus, such as resident advisor and peer leader and was also a Sergeant on TU’s NightWatch team. He was the Chapter President of TU’s Phi Theta Pi Honorary Society and a member of the Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity. He was also a fouryear member of TU’s marching and concert bands.

Additionally, Gabriel was a member of the Student African American Brotherhood and served in the Ohio Army National Guard while enrolled.

Myles A. Jackson, Class of 2016, MBA 2019 Myles Jackson of Cincinnati recently started a new role as Growth Manager at Speedway. After attaining his BBA in sports management through Tiffin in 2016, Myles went on to earn his MBA in business management from TU in 2019.

Abby Marie Roberts, Class of 2017 Abby Roberts of Fostoria, Ohio recently started a new role as Workforce Development Specialist for the Sandusky County Department of Job and Family Services. While pursuing Bachelor of Criminal Justice

2000s Mircea Handru, Class of 2007, MBA 2011 Mircea Handru of Tiffin is the current Executive Director of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties. He was CLASS SCENE / 34

degrees in law enforcement and corrections through TU, Abby also played club women’s rugby, basketball and softball.

IN MEMORIUM

Michelle Cobb, Class of 2018 Michelle Cobb of Sandusky, Ohio recently began a new position with the Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities as Service and Support Administrator. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from TU in 2018.

Zach Goecke, Class of 2019 Zach Goecke of Spencerville, Ohio recently married Emilee Meyer.

2020s Dylan R. Smith, Class of 2020 Dylan Smith of Fremont, Ohio recently began a new role as Police Officer for the Perkins Township Police Department. A double-major in law enforcement and criminal justice while enrolled at Tiffin, Dylan was also a member of the Criminal Justice Club and studied the four-decade old cold case, the Kurt Sova Case as an extracurricular activity in his free time.

Zak T. Hill, Class of 2020 Zak Hill of Detroit recently signed a contract with the Green Bay Blizzard team in the IFL (Indoor Football League).

Upon graduating from Tiffin, Zak began working for Amazon, but received a phone call from a recruiting IFL coach shortly thereafter. He is now competing on the offensive line for the Blizzard’s team in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.

Amy L. Brag, Class of 2020, MS 2021 Amy Brag of Millville, New Jersey recently began a new position with the Cumberland County Department of Corrections as Administrative Captain. Amy is a two-time Dragon, having earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in criminal justice administration through TU. Acknowledgement: The Class Scene section of this edition of Challenge Magazine was created with the significant help of George McCarthy, former Intern for Tiffin University’s Department of Marketing and Communications. George graduated from TU in May of this year and is currently pursuing his MBA through TU.

Anna (Ann) Mikolajczyk, Class of 1941

Ruth Ann Mary Hostler, Class of 1952

Theodore W. Knight Jr., Class of 1964

Thomas Moore, Class of 1966

Donald (Donnie) William Smith

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SPORTS SCENE Maria (Shaw) Lee ‘10 – Graduated from TU in 2010 with a bachelor's of criminal justice majoring in forensic science.

In 2007, she was a NAIA indoor 1600 meter relay qualifier.

TUTF/XC CARRY THE TORCH AWARDS RECIPIENTS Tiffin University honored its Track & Field and Cross Country (TUTF/XC) alumni at its annual Carry the Torch Alumni Awards.

The awards were presented at the annual dinner to a TUTF/XC alumnus/na with a high level of success in college or post-collegiate athletics and/or a distinctive and distinguished career outside of the athletic realm.

This year we recognized the 2020 and the 2021 recipients: Michael Barhorst ‘07 - Graduated from TU in 2007 with a bachelor's of business administration, while also completing his master's degree in business administration in 2013. He was a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national qualifier in 2005 (1600 relay indoor) and in 2006 (800 meters indoor). He placed fifth in the American Mideast Conference in the 800 meters outdoor in 2006.

Chad Johnson ‘08 - Graduated from TU in 2008 with a bachelor's of business administration. He was a NAIA National Qualifier in 2005 (1600 relay indoor) as well as 2006 (distance medley relay indoor) and 2007 (1600 relay indoor). He also placed fourth in the American Mideast Conference in the 400 meters outdoor in 2007.

Carly (Reese) Worrell ‘13 - Graduated from TU in 2013 with a bachelor's of business administration. She placed in the top eight four times in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) championship competition (fourth place distance medley relay indoor 2010, sixth place distance medley relay indoor 2011, sixth place distance medley relay indoor 2012, eigth place 10K outdoor 2012).

Jeremy Lee ‘11 – Graduated from TU in 2011 with a bachelor's of criminal justice majoring in homeland security and terrorism. In 2008, he was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American in the 1500 meter outdoor with third place finish, the GLIAC champion in the indoor mile in 2009, the GLIAC champion in the outdoor 1500 meter in both 2009 and 2011 and in 2010 he qualified for the NCAA II National Cross Country Championships.

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Nancy (Lamuth) Soehnlen ‘05 / ‘07 – Graduated from TU in 2005 with a bachelor's of business administration majoring in management, as well again in 2007 with a master’s of business administration. She was a 2005 NAIA indoor distance medley relay national qualifier, a 2005 NAIA outdoor 1500 meter qualifier and a 2005 NAIA outdoor 3200-meter relay qualifier. Nancy currently has the 10th best finish in school history at the All-Ohio Cross Country Championships.

FOOTBALL ENJOYS GRIDIRON BASH Tiffin University's 2022 Green & Gold Gridiron Bash was held on April 16 at Tiffin University. The Tiffin Football Spring Game took place earlier that day.

At the Gridiron Bash, Tiffin football honored former alumni, coaches and friends of the program. In addition, current parents and friends of TU football interacted with those that paved the way for our current student-athletes.

Guests also met the 2022 senior class and team captains.

Former football standouts honored were Brian Chapman, Lewie Montgomery and Antonio Pipkin.

Brian Chapman (1985-87) helped put Dragon football on the map. He played both tight end and defensive end but made his biggest impact on the defensive side of the ball. He led a strong defensive front line that placed near the top of the region in rush defense. Brian was a two-time All-District standout who was also TU's first ever All-American in 1987. After graduating from TU he worked for the Seneca County Sheriff’s Department and as a detective before retiring. He died on November 23, 2021.

Lewie Montgomery (1996-99) holds four school defensive records including most sacks in a season (15) and career (30) and most tackles for loss in a season (30) and career (51). He is a three-time All Mideast League selection.

Antonio Pipkin (2014-17) is one of the greatest quarterbacks in Tiffin history, owning career records in pass attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns, plays, 300-yard passing games and total offense at the time of his graduation. Over the course of his time at Tiffin

University, Antonio compiled 10,940 passing yards, 980 completions, 88 touchdowns, a 64.7% completion percentage and threw for 300 plus yards in a game 15 times. Antonio, a four-time All-GLIAC selection, was named GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year in 2015 and improved upon that by being named GLIAC Player of the Year in 2016. Since his graduation he has played professionally in the Canadian Football League.

DRAGONS’ STUDENT-ATHLETES POST 3.14 SPRING GPA

athletes were ranked high in the nation in their respective events. Marisa Gwinner was named Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) Indoor Field Athlete of the Year while Rajiah Andrews was named GMAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Meet.

• Women's golf reached the NCAA Division II National Championships for the first time. They earned their fourth consecutive NCAA regional bid and finished runner-up in the GMAC Championships after falling in the third tiebreaker.

Tiffin University's student-athletes had a strong spring, not only on the field but in the classroom, as the Dragons posted a spring GPA of 3.14.

Tiffin University has enjoyed arguably the greatest spring season in school history. Amongst the highlights are:

• Men's and women's tennis won the GMAC Championship and both qualified for NCAA regionals. This was a first-time qualification for the men’s team, while marking the women’s fifth regional selection. Both teams finished first in the conference in the regular season as well as in tournament play. Both teams also made appearances in the Division II national rankings.

• Tiffin's first women's wrestling national champion Olivia Shore. The women’s wrestling team won the Northeast Region for the second consecutive year as Head Coach Nick Goebel was named Coach of the Year. The team also sent 10 wrestlers to the National Championships. Olivia, Solana Mottola and Taylor Hites all earned All American honors as the Dragons reached a ranking of seventh in the nation.

• Men's wrestling sent five wrestlers to the national championships including third place finisher and National Falls Champion Nicholas Mason.

• Men's and women's indoor track and field posted five First Team All Americans, including national 60-meters runner-up Malachi Adams. The outdoor squad continued the same trajectory, sending numerous athletes to nationals. A total of 14 men’s and women’s outdoor

• Men's golf won the GMAC Championship and competed in the Midwest/Central regional for the first time in four years. It also marks the eighth NCAA regional bid by the Dragons in their history.

• Baseball is the GMAC regular season champion and the top seed heading into the GMAC Tournament. They are also regionally ranked and on pace to qualify for the NCAA regionals for the second time in school history.

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MASON NAMED HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

Brett has served as Assistant Coach for six years under departing Head Coach Chalin Cahlik.

Among his coaching highlights are the GLEC Championship won by the Counter-Strike:GO team in fall of 2020, Semi-Finalists in Overwatch fall 2021 and Finalist in Valorant spring 2022 in the Great Lakes Esports Conference.

Josh Mason has been named Head Women's Basketball Coach at Tiffin University.

Josh returns to Tiffin University after serving as Head Coach at North Canton's Hoover High School last season, where he led the Vikings to a 15-10 record.

Starting with Counter-Strike in 2007 Brett achieved ranking amidst the top 3% in the world and hopes to use that knowledge to push the limits of the teams this year.

His ranking and attention to detail in the professional scene in Overwatch, Valorant, League of Legends and Rocket League will aid in the success of all of these titles in the future.

Josh previously served as an assistant coach at TU during the historic 2020-21 women's basketball season. He helped lead the Dragons to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship and an NCAA Division II Tournament berth for the first time, as the Dragons ultimately reached the Sweet 16.

Brett is a graduate of Tiffin University where he majored in criminal justice with a concentration in forensic psychology, earning his bachelor's degree in 2014. Prior to this position he gained teaching experience as a Prevention Educator for Hancock County.

Josh graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in middle childhood education.

A Findlay native, Josh also has high school head coaching experience at Cedarville High School. He compiled a 73-30 record in four seasons as the Cedarville girl's coach, where his teams were district runners-up three times.

KLEIN NAMED SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Sarah Klein has been named Tiffin University Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Sarah is a four-year varsity softball pitcher while earning a 4.0 GPA. Sarah graduated in December with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice in criminalistics with a minor in digital forensics and was on the Dean's List every semester she was enrolled as an undergraduate. Sarah graduated Summa Cum Laude.

WOMEN’S WRESTLING RANKED EIGHTH IN THE NATION IN GPA Tiffin University's women's wrestling team not only made an impact on the mat but in the classroom as well.

Sarah is currently enrolled at TU as a graduate student in the MBA leadership change program, again demonstrating academic excellence at the graduate level.

The Dragons placed eighth in the nation in team GPA with a 3.647 mark while also totaling 10 individual Scholar AllAmericans. That total tied for the third-highest in the nation.

Athletically, Sarah has made 65 appearances with a 23-24 career record, tallying 205 strikeouts, three saves, with a 4.12 ERA. In 2019 Sarah earned Second Team All GMAC. Sarah currently is fourth in the TU Division II record book for wins and strikeouts.

The NWCA announced the full slate of 2021-2022 Scholar All-America Team and individual honorees for the NCAA Women's division with awards going to 135 individuals representing 22 institutions.

Earning Scholar All American honors for the Dragons were: Sugey Ceja, RSJr, 116, Psychology: Human Services Grace Jones, Fr, 123, Psychology: Human Services Stephanie Mondragon, Sr, 123, Psychology: Human Services Michal Buska, Fr, 136, Psychology: Human Services Paige Lenhardt, So, 143, Criminal Justice Nia Miranda, So, 143, Nursing Aliya Martin, So, 155, Management: International Business Taylor Hites, Sr, 155, Exercise Science Taryn Martin, Fr, 170, Psychology: Human Services Hollie Espinoza, Fr, 191, Criminal Justice

Sarah is from Ashville, Ohio, and is the daughter of Tony and Amy Klein.

YBARRA NAMED HEAD COACH OF ESPORTS PROGRAM Brett Ybarra has been named Director and Head Coach of the Tiffin University Esports team.

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JEREMY CROY RETIRES AS HEAD TRACK COACH, MOVES TO ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Jeremy Croy has retired as Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach at Tiffin University.

Jeremy, who has served as Head Coach for 22 seasons, will become the Assistant Vice President for Athletic Development for Tiffin University. In his new role, Jeremy will work with alumni, parents and friends to forward TU's mission through philanthropic support.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND AND MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT To all Dragon Friends and Alumni,

JEREMY CROY

Jeremy is one of the most honored coaches in TU history, leading the indoor track and field team to NCAA Division II National Championships in 2016 and 2017. In addition, under his direction, TU has posted 16 individual national champions in track and field since 2008. The Dragons also have had over 279 All-Americans (Academic and Athletic) and shattered every school record on the books.

Coach Croy was named 2021 GMAC Men's Outdoor Coach of the Year, just one of many coaching honors accumulated over his career. He was also named 2020 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Midwest Region Indoor Men's Coach of the Year along with GMAC Indoor Coach of the Year. The region honor marks the fifth time in the last six years that he has been named the Midwest Region Men's Coach of the Year. In addition, Coach Croy was named USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year and GLIAC Coach of the Year for the 2017 indoor season. In 2016, Coach Croy was named GLIAC Coach of the Year and National Coach of the year as his 2016 men's indoor track and field team won Tiffin's first NCAA Division II National Championship.

The Tiffin University Community hopes you will join in on the upcoming Annual Green & Gold Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, set to take place from Friday, September 30 – Saturday, October 1. The focus of the event – as is always the case – is to bring together all who love TU: alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and the community.

Tiffin University’s President, Dr. Lillian Schumacher will also give a special address to the public that Friday, where she will share some exciting news about TU’s plans for the future of campus. The news will also be broadcasted via the jumbotron before Saturday's football game.

For a complete list of events and to RSVP, visit tiffin.edu/advancement/ alumni/events/homecoming/

Both track and field squads also gained their highest ever conference placing in Coach Croy's first season and continued that success during their last season in the NAIA with the men's squad winning their fourth consecutive conference championship. Coach Croy was also recognized as the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 American Midwest Conference (AMC) Coach of the Year for winning the AMC Championship and finishing the season with a record of 51-2 in 2007.

Jeremy was also named GLIAC Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year in 2011 and followed up that season with NCAA II Regional Coach of the Year honors as well.

He replicated the feat in 2014 with the GLIAC and NCAA Regional Indoor Track and Field Coach of the Year award.

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SISTER SIMILARITIES

THE STRANG-ROCK SIBLINGS’ DRAGON LEGACY STORY For many young people, attending the same college as an older sibling or enrolling alongside a family member would be out of the question. It’s a common desire for campus first-year students to use this new chapter in their lives to reinvent themselves, establish a life away from home or avoid the pressure of living up to the legacy an older sibling left behind. This is understandable and especially true with regard to smaller institutions like TU, where the faces are always familiar.

For the Strang-Rock sisters however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Twins Allyson and Amanda chose to become Dragons together, following in the footsteps of their older sister Alicia, a fellow TU alumna. Not only that, but all three sisters are currently engaged in some form of law enforcement work, meaning the twins undoubtedly encountered many of the same professors and mentors as Alicia during their studies.

That said, Allyson and Amanda stand firmly by their choices to this day. For them, maintaining an already-strong familial bond only enhanced their relationship and college experience, not to mention strengthened their connection to Alicia, who progressed through many of the same TU-centric milestones.

Alicia Strang (Rock) graduated in 2010 with Bachelor of Criminal Justice degrees in both forensic science and homeland security/ terrorism before going on to earn her Master of Science in Criminal Justice in homeland security administration, also through TU. She is now the Senior Medicolegal Death Investigator for the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office in Cleveland and is grateful to TU for helping prepare her to meet the demands of her field. After gaining some industry experience, Alicia even chose to return to her alma mater beginning in 2017 to teach a course on death investigations for the criminalistics major. She remains an adjunct faculty member to this day.

“I can’t speak for my sisters, but I initially chose TU because of the small class sizes and the fact that their professors have real-world understanding of the subjects they teach,” said Alicia.

“This might be hard to believe, but I swear that before my sisters and I attended, my family had no prior connection to the school.

We each fell in love with it for reasons unique to us, which I think speaks to its quality. That’s why I chose to return and keep returning as a faculty member.”

Amanda agrees with this sentiment, and states that while she first got acquainted with TU through her older sister, the decision to attend was hers alone.

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journeys, but we went into it with open minds. Just because Alicia loved it didn’t mean I would or my twin would, either. It just so happened that both of us felt at home the second we set foot on campus. It was a gut feeling,” she explained.

Amanda graduated from Tiffin in 2018 alongside her twin with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and a minor in sports and recreation management. She is now employed through the Cleveland Division of Police as an officer.

“Our grandparents were involved with the military when they were younger,” Amanda explained. “Because of this, all three of us developed an immense respect for first responders and those called to help others at an early age. Even though nobody else in our family is or was involved in law enforcement, I think that was in part what prompted Amanda and me to serve. We wanted to assist people in our own ways. TU is partly responsible for this, too – charity and philanthropy have always been some of their core values, and they definitely inspire students to carry on their tradition of service as they enter the real world.”

According to Amanda, this desire to help people is what informs her day-to-day decision-making as an officer while on duty.

“As an officer, my responsibility is to respond to calls for service no matter what they are,” she explained. “It could be anything from a minor noise complaint to something as serious as a homicide investigation. No matter the case, I arrive on-scene with the same mindset – do everything I can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all involved. It’s mine and my partner’s responsibility to do all we can in any way possible.”

Allyson shares her twin’s thoughts on the matter, and also cites her own rationale for choosing to pursue this line of work.

“The 9/11 terrorist attacks were a huge influence on my choice of career,” said Allyson. “Though I was a child when it all happened, I knew then and there that I wanted to do my part to protect our country. I’d also be lying if I said that Alicia didn’t inspire me, too. Watching her go to school and pursue a career in criminal investigation was definitely formative for me.”

Allyson graduated from TU with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree in homeland security and counterterrorism and a minor in government. She is now employed as a police officer in Detroit and is especially grateful to her alma mater not only for providing her a quality education, but for doing so in a way that made her feel valued.

“I feel the professors and staff at Tiffin cared about me as a whole, not just about me as a student,” Allyson remembered. “I could

reach out to a mentor and they would drop everything to help me, not just with academics. They understood that if my personal needs weren’t being met, my academic, athletic or extracurricular work would suffer, too. I was especially moved by the level of attention I received from Dr. Pete Piraino, and I know Alicia feels the same way after working with him. At this point, he’s more of a family friend than a mentor.

Coach Nickerson became a father figure to Amanda and me, too. I stay in touch with him to this day!”

Each of the three Strang-Rock sisters is grateful to TU for allowing them to play softball for the entirety of their four years on campus, a game they have all loved since childhood.

“All three of us had been playing for years, but it wasn’t until TU’s 2018 homecoming weekend that we got to share the field,” said Alicia. “It was Ally and Amanda’s senior year and I was able to play in the alumni game where former students faced off against current ones. Even though we were on opposing teams, it was a special moment for all of us. I still remember it so clearly!”

Allyson and Amanda remember that weekend too, citing how meaningful it was for them to connect with their older sister in this way.

“In addition to living together for our four years on campus, Ally and I also played softball together the entire time, too,” said Amanda. “Sharing that moment with Alicia meant so much to me, as it allowed the three of us to connect in a way we never had before, for my twin and me to share our love for the sport with our big sister in a place so special to us all.”

“After the game, Alicia stayed in our dorm room overnight with Amanda and me,” said Allyson. “It’s still one of my favorite memories from my time as a student. It really is the little things like that which sets TU apart from other schools – fostering these many moments of connection and togetherness. They plan so many events with their community members in mind. What they lack in size, they more than make up for in character.”

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KAYLEE NEURA’S STUDENT EXPERIENCE WITH THE WAYNE COUNTY CORONER’s OFFICE For many, the thought of stumbling onto an active crime scene or happening across a deceased person’s remains is enough in itself to make their stomachs churn, let alone willingly making an entire career out of the practice. However, those who choose to work in the fields of forensic science and crime scene investigation play a crucial role in solving ongoing and cold case investigations, as well as providing comfort to grieving families. Though the work requires an absence of the squeamish gene, it remains no less dignified or important. For these reasons, Tiffin University’s Kaylee Neura has found a love for the profession and remains grateful to her professors for facilitating the experiential learning prospect that allowed her to discover this.

its soccer program, which she participated in for all of her four years on campus, she soon found there was much more to life as a Dragon than athletics.

“I really felt like I’d found a home,” said Kaylee. “I’ve always thrived in small academic settings, so TU was the perfect fit in that regard. Even more than that though, the community is so close-knit. Your friends and mentors really care about you – they know your name, your story. I wouldn’t get that at a larger state school. Plus, for how small a place it is, I feel there is no shortage of opportunities and resources available to students."

In Kaylee’s eyes, the education she received from TU was incredible, and she applauds her instructors for their commitment to what she calls “hands-on learning.”

Originally from Medina, Ohio, Kaylee completed her Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree in criminalistics in May of 2022 and now works at the Wayne County, Ohio Coroner's Office, a job that actually began during her final year at Tiffin. She hopes to continue this work full-time as she gains more industry experience.

"I have TU - specifically Dr. Lacy Ellis and Dr. Pete Piraino - to thank for helping me get my foot in the door," she remembered.

"It's actually pretty funny how it all ended up playing out." It is a requirement that prior to graduation, all TU students must complete an internship to gain exposure to the real world pertaining to their chosen majors. Though Kaylee had already done this by working with the security team at Ohio's Cedar Point Amusement Park, she was soon offered another chance to break into her field through a much different avenue.

“That definitely separates us from the pack,” she remarked. “You’re not just hearing about things secondhand through endless lectures; you’re consistently going into the field and learning by doing. I remember being taught about how explosives are often used in illegal activities for a forensic science course.

Dr. Schupp actually brought us to a real bomb squad’s training grounds and some explosives experts showed us how to safely make and detonate our own, in order for us to study the impact they can have.”

According to Kaylee, though TU did nothing but nurture the passion, her interest in what many shy away from began long before her college journey.

"It all started as a joke," Kaylee remembered. "For my senior seminar class, I had to sit for a mock job interview with several of my professors. At one point, Dr. Ellis asked whether I could handle myself around decedents or more gruesome crime scenes.

I must have sounded pretty confident in my answer - I told them I wasn't squeamish at all, that I'd always been fascinated by the human anatomy. We laughed about it in the moment, but after all was said and done, she pulled me aside and said she had a connection with the Wayne County Coroner. She told me that if I was interested in an additional shadowing opportunity, she would get it arranged. The rest is history."

“I blame ‘Law and Order’, to be honest,” she said with a laugh.

“Yes, there’s always been a morbid curiosity when it comes to the study of ballistics or how bodies decay, but more than that, I always felt the investigators on the shows I watched as a teenager were doing everyone a huge favor by engaging in work nobody else wanted to touch, and it’s such important work, too.

Without death scene analysts and forensic scientists, thousands of crimes would go unsolved, murderers would go free and leave surviving family members without closure. That’s really where my passion comes from – I want to help others.”

Though Kaylee was initially drawn to TU’s campus because of

Kaylee's ultimate career goal is to become a certified medicolegal

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death investigator and remain closely involved with the study of all suspicious, violent or unexplained deaths that fall under her jurisdiction. To her, this is precisely how she feels she can leave a positive mark on the world.

“I see it as a way for me to give back,” she said. “Without the kindness of my TU mentors, I never would have gotten in with the Wayne County Coroner, nor felt confident enough to take on these responsibilities before even graduating, but they did everything in their power to make sure I was ready. They put me first, so now I try to pay it forward by representing the school that did so much for me as best I can. I walk into the office or into the field with this mindset every day."

Kaylee is working toward becoming certified as a death investigator, and finds the work she's doing with Wayne County in the meantime to be deeply rewarding, especially when she is able to help families of the deceased.

"Until I pass my exams and log enough field hours, much of my days will consist of completing and filing paperwork, as well as working with the relatives of those who fall into our care," she said. "I wouldn't trade what I've learned by doing this for anything.

Working with grieving families has made me a more empathetic, compassionate person. They're the ones who are truly affected by death, which is why we have funerals. Grief is the work of the living, and it's my honor to help them through it in some small way. I try to make everything on the backend easier for them - filing paperwork, figuring out the cost of funeral or cremation services, etc. so they can dedicate their energy to coming to terms with these tragedies."

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Back by popular demand, after a brief hiatus in 2020, the TU faculty and staff are excited to reinstate this beloved tradition. Many look forward to accompanying a mix of students, both past and present, employees, Board of Trustee members and other friends of the University on this wonderful trip.

The chance for an amazing adventure is right around the corner with the next TU Travels excursion to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Open to all members and friends of the Tiffin Community, the TU Travels outings are a great way to connect with fellow Dragons in new and exciting places. Past destinations have included Italy and Greece just earlier this summer, as well as Ireland in 2019.

The price of the vacation includes airfare and lodging, as well as all meals for the duration of the stay. Those organizing the trip are committed to keeping the overall travel costs as reasonable as possible, and once a traveler enrolls, they lock in their rate.

Join Tiffin University as we take flight on our next international trip to Punta Cana.

The easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana borders the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a region known for its stretch of beaches and clear waters.

ALL INCLUSIVE OCEAN BLUE & SAND RESORT PUNTA CANA

Starting from $1,499 per person. Includes airfare, direct nonstop from Cleveland, Ohio and the option to cancel for any reason for a future travel credit insurance. Other departure cities available upon request. Space available, capacity controlled.

To book your trip, contact Kelly Giebel-Stocker, Ships N Trips, Inc, at 419.937.5907 or kelly@shipsntrips.org.

Please contact Michael Herdlick, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, with any questions at herdlickm@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3582.

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Note from the Director of Alumni Relations

DEAR ALUMNI & FRIENDS, Dragons for Life!

We have loved having you back on campus and visiting you on the road this past summer. No matter how long it has been, one thing that does not change is our LOVE for our TU. We are extremely excited to share our NEW Green & Gold – Homecoming and Family Weekend schedule with you. The focus of this weekend is to bring together all who love TU – alumni, students, families, faculty, staff, parents and the community. We have created events specifically for you and your families to share your Dragon pride. We are excited to be hosting the GREEN & GOLD FEST on campus from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us in Hayes Courtyard for a festival celebration with food, activity tents, live music, games and entertainment for all ages including inflatables, an obstacle course, trackless mini train, nine-hole putt-putt and more! Picnic tickets will also be available for a delicious lunch from Cole Dining Hall. Registration is highly recommended for Green & Gold Weekend. Your registration will get you your ticket to the football game on Saturday. You must register by Friday, September 23, 2022. Late registration may result in not being admitted to an event. For the full agenda visit tiffin.edu/alumni/greenandgold.

We are planning to get back out on the road this fall to visit the same cities we did last year including Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Scottsdale, Columbus, Cleveland and Tiffin. If you live in these areas and missed us last year, we would love to see you this year. Please be sure to check the website and your email for an up-to-date listing of alumni events near you at tiffin.edu/alumni/events.

On behalf of Tiffin University and the TU Alumni Association, thank you for all that you do for Tiffin University and our students.

Vickie Wilkins ‘09/’11 Director of Alumni Relations/TUAA board advisor wilkinsvm@tiffin.edu

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD NEWS

Tiffin University Alumni Association Board Chair, Brenda Collins ‘08 welcomed the class of 2022 to the TU Alumni Association at the 134th Commencement Ceremony.

The TUAA Board unanimously voted Steven Grubbs ‘00 and Amber (Metzgar) Oleksyk ‘07 as board members emeritus for their years of service to the TUAA board.

Thank you to Steven and Amber for your dedication to Tiffin University.

UPCOMING EVENTS & SAVE THE DATE!

Please be sure to check the website and your email for an up-to-date listing of alumni events near you. Registration for events is highly encouraged so that we can make it the best experience for you. The most current list of alumni events with registration forms can be found on our website at tiffin.edu/alumni/events.

Atlanta, Georgia Alumni Reception – September 22 Kalahari Resort – Family Fun for All – September 24 Green & Gold - Homecoming and Family Weekend – September 30 – October 1 Washington, D.C. Alumni and Current Student Reception – October

STEVEN GRUBBS '00

AMBER OLEKSYK '07

We welcomed a new member to the board, Angela Sosebee ‘08/’10.

Her term began in May, 2022 and runs through April, 2025.

Scottsdale, Arizona Alumni Reception – November Tiffin, Ohio Holiday Gathering – December FORE Fun in Florida – February 18, 2023

ANGELA SOSEBEE '08/'10 To view a full list of Alumni Association Board members and to view the five-year strategic plan visit tiffin.edu/advancement/alumni/association-board.

AMAZONSMILE IN THE AMAZON SHOPPING APP You can now support Tiffin University on your favorite iPhone and Android phones!

How to turn on AmazonSmile in the mobile app: 1. JOIN AMAZONSMILE - If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select Tiffin University to start generating donations, at no cost to you.

2. GET THE APP - Download or update to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

3. TURN ON AMAZONSMILE - Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu. Tap on AmazonSmile and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY RELEASES SECOND ANNUAL IMPACT SHIRT

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The Tiffin University Impact Shirt features a oneof-a-kind design that is updated and released annually before the start of each academic year to get everyone excited for the new term. Most importantly, a portion of all proceeds will directly support an important cause on campus. The shirt will be sold exclusively through the Tiffin University Bookstore from August to October, as well as on their website for the entire academic year. The price is $29 per shirt. Ten dollars from each sale will be donated to the Tiffin University Student Emergency Fund.

Acknowledgement: This section of Challenge Magazine was written by George McCarthy, former Intern for Tiffin University’s Department of Marketing and Communications. George graduated from TU in May of this year and is currently pursuing his MBA through Tiffin.

DRAGON LEGACY PROGRAM All Dragons are family, so why not make Tiffin University a family tradition? We’re excited when many students discover TU for the first time, but through our alumni families, the heritage of the University can pass from generation to generation.

Tiffin University’s Dragon Legacy Program was created to keep alumni and their younger family members connected to the University. As alumni, you know the value of your TU education. We hope that children, siblings and grandchildren of alumni will keep TU in mind as they plan for their future education.

To celebrate this tradition, we invite you to enroll in the Dragon Legacy Program. Legacies will receive numerous benefits and a unique, irreplaceable relationship with TU. Upon enrollment, each legacy will receive an initial welcome gift, yearly birthday cards and a small gift at special age milestones in their lives. Legacies will also receive invitations to exclusive events that occur during the college recruitment process. Once admitted to TU, your child will be eligible for the Legacy Scholarship ($1,000) that recognizes the importance of family tradition and aids students towards earning a college degree.

To qualify for the program, the parent or legal guardian must be a graduate of TU and complete an online form with the child’s date of birth and address.

If you have any questions about the Dragon Legacy Program, please visit tiffin.edu/dragon-legacyprogram or contact Vickie Wilkins, Director of Alumni Relations, at wilkinsvm.edu or 419.448.3595.

Scan the QR code to order your Impact Shirt!

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SHARE YOUR DRAGON PRIDE Do you know someone who could be a future Dragon?

Are you interested in learning more about Tiffin University and the programs that we offer?

As an alum of Tiffin University, we encourage you to share TU's story and all it has to offer your family, friends and future college students, as well as their families. We want you to encourage others to join Dragon Nation!

All first-year students who have been accepted to TU and who plan to attend TU on-campus in the fall of 2022, can receive an academic scholarship ranging from $8,000 to $16,000 towards four years of attendance. This scholarship is awarded based on their cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average.

First-year students with a parent who is an alum can also qualify for a $1,000 Legacy Scholarship.

New transfer students who plan to attend TU oncampus qualify for academic scholarships based on their cumulative, college grade point average. Transfer students must have achieved at least a 2.0 to qualify for a scholarship ranging from $10,000 to $16,000 and must start in the fall of 2022.

Our alumni are our international ambassadors. You create invaluable word-of-mouth marketing and take your knowledge of TU to your hometowns, countries and into your professional and social networks. By communicating with prospective students, you will enable Tiffin University to expand into diverse places. By helping the institution become bigger, stronger and more successful, you are also enhancing the value of your own degree qualification. You illustrate the benefits of a TU education by sharing your collegiate experience and professional success with prospective students.

You may be the reason a student chooses to become a Tiffin Dragon. For more information please visit, tiffin.edu/apply.

If you have any questions or would like a brochure mailed to you, please contact Sarah DePugh, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at depughst@tiffin.edu.

COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS A new program was recently developed to celebrate each graduating class. At the end of every academic year, a pint glass with a one-of-a-kind logo will be released in honor of the graduating seniors. These glasses are also available to anyone who makes a donation to the annual senior class gift campaign. If you are a member of the class of 2022 who did not receive a glass and would like one, contact the alumni office at alumnioffice@tiffin.edu to get yours today. Only available while supplies last.

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HOMECOMING HULLABALOO

TU hopes you will consider joining us for the Annual Green & Gold Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities from Friday, September 30 - Saturday, October 1. The weekend will be packed with many fun-filled events such as the famous Green & Gold Fest, a Friday morning golf outing, a Saturday morning Hall of Fame Brunch, a reverse raffle, the annual alumni awards celebration and more! Registration is highly recommended. A ticket to Saturday’s football game is included with each registration.

For a full itinerary and to RSVP, scan the QR Code below.

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GRADUATION RECAP

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Tiffin University Community proudly celebrated its 134th Commencement Ceremony in the Heminger Center. This year, both the undergraduate and graduate classes were honored together. Rightfully so, as the occasion was also marked by the graduation of TU’s first doctoral cohort, a milestone worthy of being shared by all.

SILVER AWARD In September 2021, Tiffin University hosted its fourth annual Giving Day fundraising campaign in collaboration with their strategic partner, Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL).

The overall success of the event merited its special recognition by the 37th Annual Education Advertising Awards committee, who bestowed the joint campaign with their Silver Winner achievement for outstanding work in the category of Total Fund Raising/ Development Campaign Giving Day.

Tiffin University would like to recognize said graduates of its new doctoral program, having earned their Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change. Congratulations are extended to Dr. David W. Farler, Dr. Jenipher Coppin, Dr. Kimberly Short and Dr. Kathryn A. Vogel.

“I am immensely proud of this year’s undergraduate and graduate cohorts,” said Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer when asked to comment on the occasion. “This year’s ceremony was especially meaningful, as Tiffin University proudly recognized its first ever graduates of the new Ph.D. Program in Global Leadership and Change. It is uncommon for institutions of our size to have the resources needed to offer a robust, high-level program such as this, and it speaks to the distinct quality of faculty we have the privilege of employing. I am proud of what we have collectively accomplished and look forward to seeing how the Ph.D. coursework will mature in the coming years.”

“Our office was humbled to receive this news,” said Mikki King, Director of Annual Giving and main orchestrator for TU’s Giving Day. “While the Institutional Advancement team worked diligently with RNL to ensure this event’s success, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge our many and generous donors, without whom none of this would have been possible. This is just as much a recognition of their commitment as it is ours.”

Tiffin University plans to host its next Giving Day campaign on Wednesday September 14, 2022 and would greatly appreciate any level of support from community members, alumni and friends in the spirit of helping Dragon Students reach their goals. For more information on how to schedule a donation, contact Mikki King at kingmr@tiffin.edu.

The graduation began with opening remarks from Tiffin University President, Dr. Lillian Schumacher.

“Welcome to Tiffin University’s 134th Commencement Ceremony,” she said. “Let me first extend my warmest congratulations to the class of 2022. This is your day and I am beyond proud of each and every one of you, as are those joining us in the audience. Each of them – mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, friends, significant others – is here because of what you have collectively done.”

President Schumacher continued by personally congratulating the four Ph.D. graduates, highlighting the impact their achievement will have on both them and the University as a whole.

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“This is such an historic moment,” she said with pride. “As this is the first time we have conferred doctoral degrees, we are counting on each of you to go forth to set the stage and the example for those to follow in your footsteps.”

President Schumacher went on to address Tyler Zimmerman, a 2022 graduate, stating she wanted to share a little surprise with him.

“Tyler, your grandfather, Billy Wilson, is here with us today as one of our honored Golden Grads. He is celebrating 50 years since his own graduation on the very day you celebrate yours. Your family wanted to surprise you by keeping his attendance a secret until now so we can all cheer for you both.”

President Schumacher asked both Tyler and Billy to stand for a round of applause before also extending congrats to Andrea Pappas and her daughter, Arianna Pappas, graduating together with their graduate and undergraduate degrees, respectively. The motherdaughter pair also stood to be recognized.

Andrew Felter, Board of Trustees Chairman spoke next, both congratulating the graduates and offering insightful words of advice.

“Leadership isn’t about taking charge, but about taking care of those in your charge, to keep everyone moving forward in the interest of harmony and happiness,” he said. “The Board of Trustees could not be prouder of you.

Remember us fondly and visit us often. Today truly is a great day to be a Dragon.”

This year’s commencement keynote speaker, James Morgan was then introduced. James has more than 50 years of business experience and served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1972, having concluded his naval career with the rank of lieutenant. James has served as Chairman and/or CEO of several internationally recognized corporations such as Interstate/Johnson Lane, Inc., Wachovia Securities and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. “You take this Tiffin diploma and just grow,” he began.

“Grow so tall that there is no star you cannot reach. I truly believe you can, as the amazing thing about this university is that it prepares you for almost anything. This in mind, I have a few pieces of advice to offer in addition to the wonderful things they have assuredly taught you here.”

Mr. Morgan went on to share the five most important life lessons he picked up in both his personal and professional life.

Number one is to pursue a passion – do what makes you happy, he began. “Two, keep in mind that culture in the workplace is critical. Surround yourself with those who will uplift you … Three, work hard but also learn to work smart.

Hard working gets you far, but smart working gets you all the way … Four, do not ever let your stumbles or failures discourage you. A bend in the road is not the end of the

road unless you fail to make the turn … Lastly, find your own definition of success.”

James concluded his address with the following sentiment. He encouraged each graduate to “live your life in a way that you feel joyful and blessed and also in a way that brings joy and blessings to others. Opportunity is waiting for each and every one of you. Go out there, find and pursue your passion and through it, make a positive difference in the lives of others. So long as you do that, you will truly be a success. Sincerest congrats to each of you.”

After speaking, James was presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, bestowed by Dr. Holbrook. President Schumacher confirmed the award.

“In recognition of your life and career as a strategic risk taker and inspirational servant leader, Tiffin University confers upon you this degree of Doctor of Humane Letters,” said Dr. Holbrook.

Dr. Holbrook went on to address and congratulate the three recipients of TU’s undergraduate achievement awards, conferred to graduating seniors. The Student Leadership Award was given to Hunter William Sunberg.

The Scholar Athlete Award was given to Sarah Mae Klein.

Lastly, the Provost’s Award was given to Joseph Maxwell Gibbons.

The Tiffin University community congratulates its undergraduate, graduate and doctoral class of 2022 and wishes each new alumnus the best in their future professional endeavors.

The commencement ceremony was live streamed and the recording can be viewed at tiffin.edu/ commencement.

TAKE-HOME GRADUATION DAY STATISTICS • Total graduating students: 736 • Graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees: 375 • Graduates receiving master’s degrees: 357 • Graduates receiving Ph.D. degrees: 4 • Graduates receiving master’s degrees with distinction (4.0 G.P.A.): 154 • Graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees with honors (3.5 G.P.A.): 205 • Washington D.C. and U.S. states represented: 38 • Diverse countries represented: 22

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