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city of City of Tiffin Rated Among 100 Best Small Towns in America Tiffin has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Small Towns In America,” by Site Selection Magazine. A 2007 survey of Micropolitan Areas in the United States conducted by Policom Corp., Palm City, Fla., shows Tiffin’s economy ranks in the 62nd percentile nationally and in the top 10 of Ohio among cities of similar size. Mercy Hospital is in the process of developing a new $65 million medical campus in Tiffin. This development in conjunction with another $7 million medical facility, VH1, and a new $8.5 million Super Wal-Mart, all in the west end area of Tiffin, is spurring further development in the retail sector. The city of Tiffin will be making a significant investment in constructing a new connector road between SR 18 and US 224 and using another development tool, tax increment financing, to help open land along the west end for future commercial development. The city already is seeing increased activity from developers looking to acquire land and create new retail opportunities brought about by the large financial investment that is taking place. The city of Tiffin has an economy that is very diverse with manufacturing, Tiffin education, medicine, retail, construction, mining and agriculture forming the bulk of the employment opportunities. The diversity in the economy is underscored by the advantage of having two four-year universities, Tiffin University and Heidelberg College, located within the city boundaries. This diversity of employment provides many skilled workers who create a very positive economic influence on the region. Shines Both institutions have seen remarkable growth in the past several years, with increasing enrollments and expanding campuses. New projects being considered are the development of a recreation center on the campus of Tiffin University. The site for the project will be a former salvage yard that is being cleaned up with funds through the Ohio Department of Development. Heidelberg also is planning to construct a similar facility on its campus. Because of the impact the universities have on the overall economy, planning is underway to identify ways the community can leverage the strengths of the colleges. Corridors are being planned that will connect the downtown area to the campuses with improved landscapes, retail, housing and entertainment. Again leveraging the universities, plans are being discussed that would lead to an entrepreneurial center that would help to develop the local and regional business talent that already exists or may consider starting new business ventures. This past year, Tiffin was successful in acquiring funding through the Department of Development’s Rural Development grant and loan program to construct a new $1.6 million facility that is the new home of a new manufacturer to the community, PPC Insulators. It joins a growing list of companies, foreign and domestic, that have been attracted to Tiffin in the past decade. Like many communities in the Midwest, Tiffin has challenges that need to be answered. And many of the answers to our challenges will be found in changing the way we look at ourselves and how we do things. The underlying strength is here. It is up to us to bring about the future we envision. As Norman Vincent Peale said, “We tend to get what we expect.” This article is based on a column which was written by Rich Focht, President and CEO of the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corporation, that appeared in The Advertiser-Tribune. 2 CHALLENGE > Winter 07|08
EDITOR’S NOTE Dear Alumni and Friends: Real Connections. Real Results. That is what you will find in the pages that follow. Challenge Magazine allows you an opportunity to review and for us to record what has occurred in the past 6 months and in this issue, you will examine a positive force of brave and memorable alumni, record-breaking enrollment, outstanding results, and challenging plans for our next re- accreditation to take place in 2009. In the meantime, what is new with you We are sincerely interested in your story and your photographs to be included in ClassScene. Why not take the time to tell us what you have been up to or what do you remember most about your TU days. Jobs, promotions, awards, recognitions, marriages, births, vacations, hobbies, volunteer work or exactly how much are you enjoying your retirement! A favorite part of my job as Editor is hearing from you. You have an opportunity to connect with TU each day through our website at www.tiffin.edu or email lwilliam@tiffin.edu. Success at Tiffin University continues. We continue to grow, change, and provide opportunities for students to succeed. See for yourself in the pages ahead. Lisa W. Williams Editor, Executive Director of Media Relations & Publications SEND NEWS, OLD OR NEW, TO CHALLENGE MAGAZINE. Mail: Lisa Williams, 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, Oho 44883 Call for interview appointment or story idea: 419.448.3444 Email: lwilliam@tiffin.edu Website: www.tiffin.edu CREDITS Photography: Lisa Williams Contributing Writers: Geoff Schutt, Elaine Ocker Graphic Designer: Mary Ann Stearns Correction: Our apologies to Don Bero for being named incorrectly in the last issue of Challenge. Don has been a longtime friend and donor of the University and we deeply regret the error. President’s Club Dinner 2007 Don Bero with Martin Koop this issue Challenge National Survey of Student Engagement, p4 Trick or Treat, p13 Increase in Enrollment, p20 Homecoming, p24 Grad Working in Iraq, p32 WINTER 07|08 The Magazine of Tiffin University Cover: Sophomore Lindsay Morris > 4 National Sur vey of Student Engagement (NSSE) > 7 CampusScene > 13 Trick or Treat > 18 Who’s Who and What They Do > 20 Increase in Enrollment > 24 Homecoming > 28 Writing Contest > 30 Re-Accredition Process Begins > 32 Grad Working in Iraq > 34 AlumniScene > 36 ClassScene > 39 InMemoriam > 40 Hall of Fame > 43 Spor tsScene If this issue of Challenge Magazine is addressed to someone in your household who has moved, please notify the Alumni office by calling 419.448.3323 or email KoehlerS@tiffin.edu. www.tiffin.edu > 3
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