Get Involved In A Campus Organization! Real Connections Impact Your Future For Real Success
Just as what you accomplish inside the classroom will affect your real-world success, so too will your involvement with academic and campus organizations outside of the classroom. Tiffin University has a wide variety of real opportunities to choose from, and each of these real choices offers you the chance to make a real and lasting impact – not only in your own life and on campus, but also in the surrounding community! Below are TU’s clubs and organizations. Get involved – make a difference!
Tiffin University’s Student Government
The Student Government is primarily involved in organizing the campus programming and social activities, such as the annual Talent Contests, Battle of the Bands, Homecoming, Spring Fest celebrations, films, comedians, game nights, social gatherings and food drives. Student Government members also serve as the voice and advocate for students concerning campus matters, serving as a liaison between traditional students, adult learners, campus organizations, the administration, staff and faculty. You are encouraged and welcome to attend weekly meetings to voice your concerns, and help make your innovative ideas become reality.
Advisor: Kristi Campbell; kcampbell@tiffin.edu
Class Caucuses
Four representatives from each class are selected in a campus-wide election. Members of class caucuses who are not elected representatives will be known as Senators. Each representative is responsible to be informed of campus activities and to be keenly aware of student opinion, especially in the opinion of his/her class. Each representative is specifically responsible for bringing matters of concern within his/her designated area to the attention of Student Government.
Advisor: Kristi Campbell; kcampbell@tiffin.edu and Student Government President
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The purpose of the Campus Activities Board is to select, contract, promote, and produce a variety of entertaining and educational events for the students of T.U. The programs provided by the Campus Activities Board will enhance traditional programs while offering new possibilities throughout the academic year.
Advisor: Kristi Campbell; kcampbell@tiffin.edu
Special Interest Organizations
Black United Students (B.U.S.)
The Black United Students (B.U.S.) of Tiffin University is an organization dedicated to providing an awareness of cultural concerns at the University, as well as the larger community. In addition to sponsoring speakers, coordinating special programs, holding dances, fashion shows, and helping to plan the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations, B.U.S. also promotes campus social activities.
Advisor: Thomas Newcomb; newcombtm@tiffin.edu
World Student Association (W.S.A.)
The cultural exchange between TU students, faculty, staff and the community at large continues to flourish through the activities of the World Student Association (W.S.A.). Activities include international fashion shows, the international flag ceremony, the Annual International Dinner, and co-sponsoring social activities on campus. The W.S.A. is also concerned with helping to foster cultural growth and diversity on our campus, and providing awareness of international student concerns within the community at large.
Advisor: Pavlo Kanellakis; kanellakisp@tiffin.edu
Martial Arts Club
This is a club for beginners or experts or anyone in between who is interested in learning self-defense, self-discipline, and keeping in shape. We offer an informal club environment that is open to all styles and levels of expertise.
Advisor: Vincent Moore; moorev@tiffin.edu
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Supporters (GLASS)
GLASS is a student organization dedicated to providing support and education regarding the gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual community at Tiffin University in a confidential, fun, and supportive environment. Members meet to support and educate each other as well as plan events for the campus.
Advisor: Erin Dean; DeanEP@tiffin.edu
Fellowship Christian Crusade
Fellowship Christian Crusade is an interdenominational Christian group. Specifically, its members desire to help students connect with other Christian students, consider the truth of Jesus Christ, grow in their relationship with God, and learn how to communicate their faith.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.)
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group made up of student-athletes to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes' lives on Tiffin University's campus as a NCAA member.
Advisor: Darby Roggow; DRoggow@tiffin.edu
Circle K
Circle K International is a collegiate service organization with a worldwide membership that promotes fellowship, leadership, and service. Although a Kiwanis club sponsors each Circle K club, college and university students govern the organization on all levels.
Advisor: Gene Chintala; chintalag@tiffin.edu
English Enthusiasts
The English Enthusiasts is a campus organization comprised of English majors and other interested students. Among their activities are the operating and editing of the TU Review, Tiffin University's literary magazine, movie nights, poetry readings, cultural events, and explorations of literature and writing. English is a relatively new major at Tiffin University, and the English Enthusiasts is a new student organization that is involved in all aspects of English at TU.
Advisors: Patrick McLeod; mcleodp@tiffin.edu; Sherry Truffin; truffins@tiffin.edu; Vincent More; moorev@tiffin.edu
TU TIMES (Our University Newspaper)
The TU Times, the college newspaper, is published every other week during the academic year. Students can write, edit, take photographs and design the newspaper. Some editorial positions are paid.
Advisor: Laura Green; greehl@tiffin.edu
Delta Sigma Kappa Honorary
Its purpose is to work towards the betterment of Tiffin University by secretly initiating creative and constructive projects for the advancement of the schools interests and students.
Advisor: Celinda Scherger; schergercm@tiffin.edu
Arabian Knights
The Mission of the Arabian Knights is to offer a forum for interested members of the Tiffin University community to begin learning the Arabic Language. It will help members and the Tiffin University community to develop a deeper understanding of Arab and Muslim Culture. It will interface with the community in the promotion of intercultural understanding between Western Society and the Arab/Muslim world.
Advisor: Patrick McLeod; mcleodp@tiffin.edu
TU Crew Dance Team
The TU Crew was established the fall of 2006, and is a group on fire. The team will dance during halftime for the TU Football Team, the TU Women’s Basketball Team, and the TU Men’s Basketball Team. The members of the Crew Practice 3 times a week. Routines consist of hip-hop, Chinese traditional dancing, Krunk, stomp, and lyrical dance influences. There are formal tryouts.
Advisor: Kristi Campbell; kcampbell@tiffin.edu
Asian Students Association
The Asian Student Association’s goal is to inform the campus of the Asian population. It also works to familiarize the Asian Culture with the American Culture. The Asian Student Association supports and promotes Tiffin University’s academic vision of “Education for Individual and Social Responsibility.”
Advisor: Zhaolu Lu; Luz@tiffin.edu
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Kappa Psi strives to promote the existence and welfare of the university bands and to cultivate at a large wholesome respect for their activities and achievements. They honor outstanding band members through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the best in music. The members of Kappa Kappa Psi believe that service to the university’s band program fosters responsibility, loyalty, and leadership; that a spirit of brother hood is enhanced by the participation in a band program; the music is a universal language and truly the greatest of the arts; and that through fraternal participation, each member will strive for the highest.
Advisor: Christian Secrist; secristc@tiffin.edu
Global Affairs Organization (GAO)
The purpose of Global Affairs is to provide opportunities and further knowledge for national security related majors and to promote social interaction among homeland security and related members of Tiffin University as well as the community.
Advisor: Randy Mullis; mullist@tiffin.edu
TU Trotters- Tiffin University Equestrian Club
The purpose of the TU Trotters is to provide educational activities for equine enthusiasts, to promote the sport and discipline associated with competitive riding, and to offer social activities to individuals interested in horses.
Advisor: Jill Earl; earlj@tiffin.edu
H2O
H2O is a Christian collegiate ministry, geared for those between 18 & 25 who are searching for answers about God, the Bible, and all things in between.
Advisor: Jim Whaley~ Collegiate Pastor jwhaley@iocc.com
TU Winter Guard
This organization is very similar to color guard. As a member of this group, one is expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Winter Guard International and the local circuit as long as the rules are set forth by the university.
Advisor: Lori Scheer; scheerls@tiffin.edu
Greek Letter Organizations
Greek Council
The Greek Council, which is made up of members from all Greek organizations, meets weekly to discuss areas of concern, plan events, promote Greek Life, promote inter-Greek activities, and seek new ways to interact with the University community and the Tiffin community. Meetings are presided by a rotating chair and are open to all Greek members.
Alpha Iota Sorority
The Delta Beta chapter of the Alpha Iota Sorority is an international business sorority, which is concerned with international business and commerce. The sorority encourages scholarship, loyalty, and cooperation among their members. The Sorority Sisters are also active in promoting social events for their members to interact with the rest of the campus community and the surrounding communityTraditional events are Blood drives, carnation sales, care packages, only to name a few.
Advisor: Judy Hafley; hafleyj@tiffin.edu
Gamma Chi Alpha Sorority
Education, public service, and leadership development are the foundation of the Gamma Chi Alpha sorority. The Gammas strive on supporting and committing itself to its sisters, enhance the quality of life within the community, and partners to engage in spirited leading, learning, and the development of lasting friendships. Gamma Chi Alpha addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and socially. Traditions are Breast Cancer Awareness, suicide prevention, women’s shelters, to name a few.
Advisor: Liz Athaide-Victor; lvictor@tiffin.edu
Omega Psi Rho Fraternity
The motto of Omega Psi Rho is, “We Came, We Saw, We Conquered”. This captures the spirit that characterizes the members of this Fraternity. They stand for leadership, with the desire to see growth among its members in union with the school and her ideals of student life. To the members of the Rho’s organization life is not solely about free spirit but merely of discipline, maturity, leadership and camaraderie throughout and amongst your peers, school and community. Traditions include Homecoming wing eating contest, Aids Awareness, freestyle competition, to name a few
Advisor: Patrick McLeod; mcleodp@tiffin.edu
Phi Theta Pi Fraternity
The Delta Beta Chapter of the Phi Theta Pi Fraternity is an international group of men, which is concerned with international business and commerce as well as encouraging scholarship, loyalty, and cooperation among their members. The fraternity is also active in promoting social events for their members to interact with the rest of the campus community and the surrounding community. Traditions include the Super Bowl Party, video contest, OSU vs Michigan party, to name a few.
Advisor: Charles Lutz; clutz@tiffin.edu
TU’s Academic Organizations
Psychology Club
Members of the Psychology Club shall promote social interaction among psychology and non-psychology members of Tiffin University as well as the community.
Advisor: Scott Blough; bloughs@tiffin.edu
Marketing Club
The Marketing Club is a student-driven organization. Its purpose is to encourage, support and implement marketing and other related activities in order to enhance the educational pursuits of business students attending Tiffin University. The Club's goal is to offer you real opportunities and experience in real-world business venues. This goal is kept in focus as the Marketing Club seeks out avenues in which you can further develop your skills and gain applicable insight into the realm of ethical and competitive business practices.
Advisor: Perry Haan; haanpc@tiffin.edu
Delta Mu Delta
The Delta Mu Delta Chapter at TU is an academic fraternity offered to juniors and seniors. This organization helps to promote scholarship in training for business and to recognize and reward business administration students who have distinguished themselves scholastically.
Hospitality Management Club
The Hospitality Management Club raises awareness and helps educate TU students on the unprecedented growth rate of the hospitality industry, the diverse career opportunities available, and the current industry events impacting the global economy. The Club hosts speakers, attends conventions, trade shows and expositions.
Advisor: Teresa Miller; tmiller@tiffin.edu
Business Professionals of America
The purposes of this organization are:
To assist local chapter members in leadership and development. To unite in a common professional bond with students enrolled in classes with business employment as their objective. To develop leadership abilities through participation in career/technical education, civic, recreational, and social activities. To promote high standards in ethics, workmanship, and scholarship. To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize, and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of the democratic. To develop competent, aggressive leaders in business education. To foster practical application of business education skills through competition.
Advisor: Perry Haan; haanpc@tiffin.edu
DECA- Distributive Education Clubs of America
The purposes of the organization shall be to provide students an avenue for (1) career identification and development; (2) understanding our economic system; (3) understanding their responsibilities to society; and (4) self-development.
Advisor: Perry Haan; haanpc@tiffin.edu.
Criminal Justice Club
The purpose of this club shall be to provide opportunities and further knowledge for criminal justice related majors and to promote social interaction among criminal justice and related members of Tiffin University as well as the community.
Advisor: Scott Blough; BloughS@tiffin.edu
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