2025 Campus Building Descriptions

CAMPUS BUILDING

DESCRIPTIONS

GILLMOR STUDENT CENTER Built in 1988 and expanded in 2001, the Gillmor Student Center, dedicated to longtime supporters Paul and Lucy (Fry ‘39) Gillmor, has tripled in size since its first opening and underwent further modernization in 2023. It houses offices for Athletics, Campus Safety and Security, Student Affairs and Student Engagement.

This building also features the Cole Dining Hall, Osceola Theater, Dragon’s Lair Game Room, Dragon Armoire, Dragon Pantry and the gymnasium, including the Old Fort Bank Court, home to men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.

FRIEDLEY HALL/FRIEDLEY RESIDENCE HALL Built in 1984, Friedley Hall is the oldest residence hall on campus and accommodates up to 52 students. It is named in honor of Tiffin University alum Dr. Ellsworth Friedley and his brother, Rolland Friedley, a former TU trustee. Single rooms measure 5’8” x 14’10”, while double rooms are 10’3” x 10’3”. The residence hall is not equipped with air conditioning. The building is also home to the Center for Compliance, Accessibility, Resources and Education (CARE), the Counseling and Wellness Center, Disability Services and Health Services.

FRANKS HALL Built in 1994 and dedicated to Dr. Hazel D. (Craycraft) Franks ‘41, Franks Hall is home to the Center for Online Learning, classrooms, various faculty and staff offices and the Dragon Brew, our on-campus Starbucks. It also features Chisholm Auditorium, a 140+ seat venue for lectures and events.

SEITZ HALL Purchased by the University in 1965 and dedicated to alumni and benefactors Marian ‘28 and Paul ‘29 Seitz in 1987, Seitz Hall underwent a 3,000 square foot expansion in 1993. It currently houses the Business Office, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Student Accounts, President’s Office and the offices of the Provost/Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff, Vice President for Human Resources and the Vice President for Strategic Financial Administration and Initiatives/CFO. The building is also home to the Center for InterculTUral Excellence.

27 S. SANDUSKY ST 27 S. Sandusky Street houses various faculty offices.

BRIDGEWATER HOUSE The Bridgewater House was named in memory of Dr. Friedley’s late friend, Maxwell Bridgewater III. It is home to the offices of Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement and Life@ TU, as well as the office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs/Chief Advancement Officer.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING The Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Center for Experiential Learning offers students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. It features a model counseling room and a crime scene house, providing a controlled environment for hands-on experience in crime scene analysis, addictions counseling, criminal interviewing, evidence processing, report writing and more. In addition, the Violent Crimes Fellowship operates out of this facility.

CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND LEARNING Opening in fall 2025, the Center for Innovation and Learning is a cutting-edge academic facility that will shape the future of education on campus. The 30,000 square-foot building will feature 14 state-of-the-art classrooms and a new boardroom. It will also house the Gary and Laura Robinette Center for Entrepreneurship, a lobby area and MarketC.

PFEIFFER LIBRARY/ MURPHY ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER Opened in 1968 and dedicated to TU’s second president, Richard C. Pfeiffer, this building houses the offices of Career Services and Student Success, as well as Tutoring Services and study tables.

The Library itself offers access to a wide range of print and digital resources, along with checkout options for equipment. It also provides quiet study rooms, computers, free printing and laptops for in-library use.

The Murphy Academic Support Center was dedicated in 2014 as an addition to the Pfeiffer Library. Named in honor of Emeritus Trustee Dr. Frank Murphy, who made the philanthropic gift to create the facility, it houses offices for tutors, a conference room and a classroom.

MAIN CLASSROOM BUILDING Built in 1884 and purchased by the University in 1956, the Main Classroom building was the first property acquired in establishing a permanent campus for Tiffin University. It houses several classrooms, faculty and dean offices and has undergone multiple renovations over the years, including a recent update to the exterior windows in 2024.

MAGNUS TERRA COMMONS The area in front of Zahn and Kirk Residence Halls has been named the Magnus Terra Commons and features patio furniture, TU cornhole boards and updated landscaping. It was dedicated in 2018 in honor of Magnus Terra Company, a small real estate investment group, for their philanthropic efforts.

ITALIAN AMERICAN GAZEBO The Italian American Memorial Gazebo was dedicated in 2014 to the families that once lived there and where the University now stands. The streets surrounding campus including Miami, Clay, Adams, Sandusky, Jackson, Wall, Grace and Hudson once were known as Tiffin’s “Little Italy.”

HAYES CENTER FOR THE ARTS The 10,000 square-foot Hayes Center for the Arts, dedicated in 2004, was endowed by longtime TU supporters and arts patrons David and Patty Hayes. It features the 1,200 square-foot Diane Kidd Gallery, named for Dr. Diane Kidd, TU’s first lady from 1981 to 2002, who introduced visual arts to the University. The George Kidd, Jr. Chapel honors the former TU President. The Center also includes classrooms, faculty offices and two art studios named for William and Corrine Reineke. William Reineke, Sr. served as a TU Trustee from 1986 to 2016 before becoming Trustee Emeritus.

HERTZER TECHNOLOGY CENTER Dedicated in Honor of William Hertzer ‘60 and Jean Hertzer ‘65 and in memory of their son, William F. Hertzer Jr. in 2004.

The 15,466 square-foot, two-story building features multiple classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, faculty offices and the Information and Technology Services Department.

It houses a cybersecurity laboratory as well as a computer science and finance laboratory. Carillon bells inside the Center’s clock tower were added in 2014 through a donation from Bill Hertzer in memory of his late wife, Jean.

CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The 18,100 square-foot Center for Science and Technology, nicknamed the STEAM building, opened in 2022. This building was designed to connect the pre-existing Hertzer Technology Center and TU’s laboratory classrooms. The first floor sports the Jeanne and Larry Adelsperger Exercise Science Lab, along with two multi-purpose classrooms, the Meshech Frost Charitable Foundation outdoor patio area, as well as the Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital Atrium. The second floor features three chemistry labs and fourteen faculty offices. Students enrolled in STEAM programs have access to several pieces of cutting-edge technology in the building, such as the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry machine, a DNA sequential analyzer, a bod pod and an anatomage table, also known as a virtual autopsy machine.

PERFORMING ARTS LABORATORY The 14,000 square-foot Performing Arts Laboratory (PAL) opened in 2017 and features large rehearsal spaces for TU bands, choirs, dance teams, commercial music and/or vocal ensembles. It also houses the Institute of Creative and Media Arts, a keyboard and production lab, professional multi-track digital recording studio, practice rooms, teaching studios, faculty offices and an outdoor stage. Three hip-hop-centered beat-making workstations were added in 2018.

WELCOME CENTER The Welcome Center is a center point on campus allowing visitors to inquire about undergraduate college admissions, explore our beautiful campus with a guided tour, speak with current students about life at Tiffin University and discover all that Tiffin and its community has to offer to its current students. It is home to the Offices of Undergraduate Admissions, College Credit Plus, International Affairs, Marketing and Communications.

MARION CENTER The Marion Center is a multipurpose facility named in honor of Dr. Paul and Susan Marion, former TU President and First Lady who served from 2002 to 2015. Adjacent to The Wall Street Pub & Grille, this space offers banquet seating for up to 240 guests and theater seating for up to 450 guests.

THE EXCHANGE: 1888 APPAREL AND POST AND MAIL CENTER The Exchange is Tiffin University’s on-campus store. It offers a variety of TU branded apparel, gifts, office supplies, postal services and more.

HANSON FITNESS CENTER The Hanson Fitness Center houses athletic training offices, a batting practice facility, strength and conditioning coaches, tennis offices as well as a weight room, cardio room and fitness equipment. The facility is a continually developing complex, with an update to the cardio room completed in 2024, including the replacement and upgrade of several pieces of equipment to stateof-the-art versions.

HEMINGER CENTER The Heminger Center, opened in 2012 and named for Gary ‘77 and Jane Heminger, is a 3.5-acre indoor practice and recreation facility. It is the largest building on campus and includes an 85,000 square-foot track and field area with an indoor track, four courts (basketball, volleyball or tennis) and a 50,000 squarefoot, 50 yard artificial turf area. The building also houses several athletic coaches’ offices, an athletic training room, locker rooms and two classrooms.

P.M. GILLMOR TENNIS COURTS Built in 1993 and named in honor of Paul M. Gillmor, a longtime supporter of the University, the P.M. Gillmor Tennis Courts serve as the home for Tiffin University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams. In 2024, the courts were expanded with the addition of a sixth tennis court, which is also lined for two pickleball courts.

ESPORTS ARENA Constructed in 2018, the 4,000 square-foot TU Esports Arena was the largest collegiate esports arena in the nation at the time of its opening. The facility features a state-of-the-art training room, coaches’ offices and a gaming lounge where students can practice and compete. It is equipped with high-performance PC gaming rigs, full online connectivity and projection screens for spectators to view matches.

FACILITIES DEPARTMENT The Facilities Department building is home to our maintenance, equipment and event services offices.

GOLF CLUB HOUSE The Golf Club House offers a space for the men’s and women’s golf teams during the colder months. It houses coaches’ offices, indoor putting greens for practice, an indoor simulator and lounge areas for the student-athletes.

ADELSPERGER WRESTLING COMPLEX In 2018, the Adelsperger Wrestling Complex was dedicated to Jeanne and TU Trustee Emeritus, Larry Adelsperger. It was recently renovated and expanded with 2,400 additional squarefeet for wrestling space. It now includes three new offices, a women’s wrestling locker room, a 1,200 square-foot weight room and a training room. Other features include a men’s locker room, a laundry room, a strength/conditioning room and study areas for students.

PARADISO ATHLETIC COMPLEX In 1995, TU acquired 78 acres of farmland 1.5 miles from campus for the future site of the Paradiso Athletic Complex. The athletic complex opened in the fall of 1997. Today, there is a baseball, softball, soccer and a full-size turf field that serves as our lacrosse field and football practice field. In addition, there is a fieldhouse, coaches and locker rooms on the property. Recent upgrades include new lights and a press box for the turf field in 2024.

TU NATURE PRESERVE The Tiffin University Nature Preserve is located next to the Paradiso Athletic Complex. In 2007, riparian restorations were made possible through a partnership between the University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Seneca County Park District and the State of Ohio. The Nature Preserve features a 1.23-mile hiking trail focusing on a two-acre restored wetland and vernal pool complex that has enhanced biological diversity in Seneca County.

The streamside forested walkway is highlighted by three bridges, picnic areas and a gazebo. There is also a Tiffin University outdoor track and field complex.

CRAYCRAFT RESIDENCE HALL Craycraft is a traditional long-hallway residence hall built in 1990. The facility was dedicated in 1991 in memory of Charles H. Craycraft, Rose Parsons Craycraft and their son, Eugene, family members of Mrs. Hazel (Craycraft) Franks, supporter of the University. It houses up to 75 first-year students. It has recently been renovated and is now equipped with air conditioning.

Single rooms measure 8’ x 9’7”, while double rooms are 17’6” x 10’10”.

KIRK RESIDENCE HALL Kirk Residence Hall, dedicated in 2001 to Emeritus Trustee Diana Kirk and her husband, Joseph Kirk, can house up to 85 first-year students. Kirk Residence Hall features lobbies that overlook the cul-de-sac and Magnus Terra Commons courtyard behind the Main Classroom Building, providing excellent programming space for its residents. It has newly been newly renovated to be equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 8’10” x 9’10”, double rooms measure 9’8” x 16’4” and quad rooms measure 18’ x 16’5”.

ZAHN RESIDENCE HALL Zahn Residence Hall was the second residence hall built on TU’s campus in the 1980s. Named in honor of Wayne and Ginny (Kurtz ‘47) Zahn, two committed supporters of TU, it houses 52 students.

The hall is recognized for its unique residential architecture and proximity to the Magnus Terra Commons. It has recently been renovated and is now equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 7’10” x 9’8”, while double rooms measure 9’8” x 15’10”.

HUGGINS RESIDENCE HALL Huggins Residence Hall, named in 1995 to honor the late Margaret Patterson Huggins ‘32, TU alum and benefactor, is located behind the Main Classroom Building and noted for its unique shape of a horseshoe. The hall is divided into four different quadrants that can house up to 73 first-year students. Single rooms measure 9’11” x 9’7”, while double rooms measure 9’10” x 18’. The residence hall is not equipped with air conditioning.

MILLER RESIDENCE HALL Miller Residence Hall is a three-story brick residence hall located on Perry Street and can house up to 36 students. It is designated for our second-year students and is equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 8’8′ x 13’6″, while double rooms measure 13’4″ x 13″.

CLAY STREET RESIDENCE HALL Clay Street Residence Hall is a three-story residence hall that houses up to 102 first-year students. It features a spacious open lobby on each floor and single-stall restrooms for maximum privacy. As the newest of Tiffin University’s residence halls, it is equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 13’ x 9’, double rooms measure 13’ x 15’ and triple rooms measure 13’ x 18’.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY/VETERAN AND MILITARY SERVICES The Living Learning Community, also known as Miami Street Apartments, consists of four apartment buildings, with two opening in 2008 and the remaining two in 2010. They offer our upperclassmen students the option for a much more independent living experience. These buildings offer a fiveroom, suite style living option and each suite is furnished with a full kitchen, living room space, air conditioning, two private bathrooms and five single rooms. Each building houses up to 56 students. Two sand volleyball courts behind the buildings were added for student recreation. Also located in the Living Learning Community is the Veteran and Military Services Resource Center.

JOHN AND DIANE HOFFMAN OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER The Outdoor Learning Center is a space where students from all disciplines can not only gather to study in a serene atmosphere, but where classes can take advantage of the setting for academic purposes.

NUTTER APARTMENTS Eight Housing units rented exclusively to Tiffin University employees.

SCHREINER HOUSE (PRESIDENT’S HOME) Located just north of Tiffin, the Schreiner House serves as the official residence of Tiffin University’s president. Formerly the private home of the Schreiner family, the property was acquired by the University in 2001.

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES: Tiffin University’s residential houses provide a smaller, homey atmosphere for residents. All TU houses include air conditioning as well as furnished living rooms. Our sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students have the option to live in the houses and they are a great alternative for those who like to live in a more initimate housing environment.

93 Adams Street

95 Adams Street

172 Clay Street

173 Clay Street

212 Clay Street

219 Clay Street

220 Clay Street

224 Clay Street - Zeta Pi Beta

230 Clay Street - Theta Eta Omicron

236 Clay Street - Alpha Iota

238 Clay Street

246 Clay Street - Phi Theta Pi

252 Clay Street

268 Clay Street

276 Clay Street

282 Clay Street

292 Clay Street

307 Clay Street

132 Franklin Street

133 Franklin Street

139 Franklin Street

143 Franklin Street

149 Franklin Street

211 Franklin Street

50 Jackson Street

108 Jackson Street

114 Jackson Street

118 Jackson Street

132 Jackson Street

136 Jackson Street

137 Jackson Street

142 Jackson Street

149 Jackson Street

193 Jackson Street

80 Miami Street

261 Miami Street

281 Miami Street

285 Miami Street

293 Miami Street

402 Miami Street

432 Miami Street

19 South Sandusky Street

21 South Sandusky Street

108 South Sandusky Street

114 South Sandusky Street

116 South Sandusky Street

120 South Sandusky Street

124 South Sandusky Street

128 South Sandusky Street

163 Wall Street

130 South Sandusky Street

140 South Sandusky Street