Dr. Daniel Clark, Dr. Stacey Floyd, Mr. Bradley Rees and Dr. Mark Sabo have been appointed as academic deans for Tiffin University. Clark, Vice Provost and Associate Professor of Education, is now the Founding Dean of the School of Education and Extended Learning. Floyd, Director of the Center for Faculty Support and Teaching Innovation and Professor of English, is now the Dean of General Education and Teaching Innovation. Rees, Vice Provost, Dean of the Creative Arts Institute and Assistant Professor of Music, is now the Founding Dean of the School of Creative and Media Arts. Sabo, Professor of Forensic Science and Chemistry, is now the Founding Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Health.
“I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with these individuals through their roles as vice provosts and professors, and have every confidence they will lead these academic entities with professionalism and expertise,” said Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “Their proven commitment to the modernization of academic practices will serve them well as they lead two of our newest schools in the proper directions.”
Clark has served Tiffin University since 2018 as Vice Provost for the Center of Online and Extended Learning and has more than 20 years of higher education experience, largely focused on the areas of online, distance and adult education. He has a Master of Science degree in instructional design, development and evaluation from Syracuse University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in adult education from North Dakota State University.
“I am happy to accept this additional assignment as Dean of the new School of Education and Extended Learning,” said Clark. “In my time at Tiffin, I have come to appreciate the advantages and opportunities we enjoy, and I am convinced that institutions like TU are in the best position to lead in this new era of innovation for higher education.”
Floyd has been with Tiffin University for five years and has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in education and English and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in English from the University of Kentucky.
“As a long-term advocate for undergraduate education and meeting those students where they are, I look forward to supporting our talented general education faculty in implementing innovative pedagogies to reach our undergrads and give them a firm base for the rest of their education,” said Floyd.
Rees has been with Tiffin University for 27 years and has academic and professional experience in choral conducting, vocal jazz performance, pedagogy and arranging, studio production, live sound engineering and arts entrepreneurship. He holds a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Northern Colorado and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in music education from Boston University.
“I have always been impressed with the faculty I get to work with in our school,” said Rees. “I am proud of the work we’ve already done together revamping our digital media degree program. With the addition of multiple professional tracks, particularly a new one in sports media, we’ll be able to attract students who can custom-design their studies to prepare them for multiple career paths in multimedia content creation.”
Sabo has been with Tiffin University for nine years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in analytical chemistry from Michigan State University. He has over 25 years of experience in educational leadership roles through his work at other institutions of higher learning.
“I have been blessed to be a professor and part of the Tiffin University family since 2014,” said Sabo. “In my new role as Dean, I am excited to begin work with students, faculty, staff and the administration to strengthen and expand Tiffin University’s commitment to STEM education. Together, we will make a difference in our students’ lives and enhance their skills for success and a fulfilling career in this 21st century.”
To learn more about the School of Education and Extended Learning, visit tiffin.edu/academics/school-of-education-and-extended-learning.
For additional information on the Center for Faculty Support and Teaching Innovation, visit tiffin.edu/about/offices-departments/the-center-for-faculty-support-and-teaching-innovation.
For more information about the School of Creative and Media Arts, visit tiffin.edu/academics/school-of-creative-and-media-arts.
For more on the School of Science, Technology and Health, visit
tiffin.edu/academics/school-of-science-tech-health.