Gabe Tippery

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Experience

Senior Undergraduate Academic Specialist
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Redesigned College Survey course to meet new degree requirements and introduced the first BSD class on Ohio State’s new General Education curriculum.
• Established a strategic vision to expand Design major offerings to regional campus students.
• Provided academic advising, ensuring student success from recruitment to graduation.
• Planned, implemented, and executed admissions processes, new student orientation, internships, and education abroad programs.
• Managed all department online presence including primary website and all social media channels; trained a new colleague focused on Graduate Studies to collaborate on these efforts.
• Managed a student employee on a project to digitally archive 10 years of Undergraduate Capstone Projects.
• Grew first year design foundations capacity by 30% with pilot sections for regional campus students who could commute to Columbus.

Undergraduate Academic Planning Specialist
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Managed department schedule of classes, increasing first year curriculum capacity by 25%.
• Implemented department-wide common lunch and dinner periods to support student wellness.
• Redesigned the portfolio review process, transitioning it to a digital format, reducing costs and environmental impact.
• Managed and supported academic response to COVID–19, transitioning over 80 courses to online delivery.
• Implemented updates to three undergraduate curriculums to align with university level changes in General Education requirements.
• Negotiated a new collaboration between units, allowing design majors to earn an embedded History of Art minor, increasing enrollment by over 20%.

Academic Advisor and Staff Assistant
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Provided academic advising, ensuring student success from recruitment to graduation.
• Planned, implemented, and executed admissions processes, new student orientation, internships, and education abroad programs.
• Launched a redesigned Design Thinking Minor, increasing enrollments and decreasing overhead.
• Improved collaboration and transparency with University and College Admissions offices, increasing admissions of targeted populations.

Adjunct Instructor
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Taught courses in Introduction to Design Practice, Design History, Design Research I & II, and Methods and Tools for Conducting Design Research.

Graduate Teaching Associate
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Taught courses in Introduction to Design, Visual Thinking and Problem Solving, and Drawing Systems for Designers.

Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Assisted in teaching course Advanced Interior Design III.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University, Department of Design

• Assisted in teaching course Basic Interior Design III.

Sales Associate and Mechanic, Baer Wheels Bicycle Shop
Assistant Store Manager, Cup O’ Joe Coffee & Dessert House
On-Air Radio Host & Programming Director, WXCU, Capital University
Recreation Center General Manager, Capital University
Load Supervisor, Roadway Package System
Team Manager, Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant
Server, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Dishwasher & Busser, Olive Garden
Farm Hand, Arlan Spors Family Farm
Christmas Tree Trimmer, Lovensheimer Christmas Tree Farm

Education

MFA, Design Research and Development (Summa Cum Laude), The Ohio State University

• AIGA, Ohio State Student Group
  • 2011–2012: Vice President of Communications
  • 2010–2011: Director of Social Media
  • 2009–2010: Founding Member
• IIDA, Ohio State Student Group
• Design Circle, Graduate Student Member

BSD, Interior Design (Magna Cum Laude), The Ohio State University

• IIDA, Ohio State Student Group
• Design Circle, Student Member

Certificate, Audio and Music Production, The Recording Workshop

DNF, Radio, Television & Digital Communication, Capital University

• Resident Advisor
• Recreation Center General Manager
• On-Air Radio Host & Programming Director, WXCU Capital Radio

High School Diploma, College Preparatory, Melrose-Mindoro High School

• Marching Band, Section Leader
• Concert Band, President
• Dixieland Jazz Band
• Honors Band, First Chair
• Track and Field, Captain
• Yearbook Staff, Editor
• Academic Decathlon
• Spanish Club
• The Skamish

Publications & Presentations

Thesis

• Tippery, Gabriel J., Learning to Be in the Digital Era: A Holistic Learning Framework for Design Education. Ohio State University, 2012.

Digital

• Tippery, Gabe. Hacking The Thesis - A Methodology for Managing Your Thesis: An MFA Perspective. The Ohio State University - U.OSU.EDU, Feb. 2014. Web.
• Tippery, Gabe. Prtty Pictures. prttypictures.wordpress.com (blog), 2010–2014. Web.

Books

• Mattos, A., et. al., Designing a Design Curriculum, The Ohio State University, 2010
• Tippery, G., Benzenberg, B., Cochran, A., A Working Title, The Ohio State University, 2010
• Ribeiro, B., et. al., Library Research: The Process Book, The Ohio State University, 2009

Cited

• Writing and Research Tips., Graduate Students’ Association, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 21 Jan. 2021, web.
• Green, Cable, Open Education: The Business &Policy Case for OER, Innovate: Create. Office of Distance Education and ELearning - The Ohio State University, 25 Mar. 2014. Web.
• Haase, Jeffery, Multiple-Sensory Representation: Revealing User Experiences and Emotion in Interior Design, Fifth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy, FEB 2–4, 2011
• Piersanti, Joshua R., Online Critiques: Developing a Digital Tool to Improve the Experiences of Design Instructors and Students Critiquing Student Work in Design Courses, Ohio State University, 2010
• Cochran, A., Ganci, A., and Ribeiro, B. 20 students - 20 thoughts on UX, Central Ohio Usability Professional Association (COUPA) Presentation, JUN 3, 2010

Talks

• Careers in Art and Design Round Table Discussion, Columbus Metropolitan Libray, Columbus, Ohio, APR 24, 2024
• OnCourse Round Table - Making It Work, Office of Undergraduate Education Advising Conference 2017, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, APR 26, 2017
• VIZ - Curriculum Planning in the Age of Exploration (Co-Presenter with Cory Shain), Innovate 2016, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, MAY 11, 2016
• Hacking The Thesis: A Methodology for Managing Your Thesis, OSU Design 6300 - Exploration in Graduate Design Studies, The Ohio State University, MAR 5, 2014
• Hacking the MFA Design Thesis: A How To, OSU Design 6300 - Exploration in Graduate Design Studies, The Ohio State University, MAR 8, 2013
• Going to Grad School: Why Designers Should, OSU Design Circle Coffee-Talk Series, NOV 16, 2009
• Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, NOV 6, 2009
• Literal and Phenomenal Transparency in Architecture and Interiors, Jeff Haase’s Sophomore Interior Design Studio, The Ohio State University, MAR 18, 2009
• Why Design School is Worth the Effort, Tony Reynaldo’s Introduction to Design Lecture, The Ohio State University, MAR 11, 2009
• Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, NOV 7, 2008
• Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, NOV 10, 2007

Honors & Exhibitions

• MAY 2022
  Outstanding Staff Award, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• APR 2021
  Mary Bailey Advising Award for Outstanding Academic Advising at Ohio State (Nominee), ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• JUN 2018
  Digital Flagship Educator, ODEE, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• NOV 2016
  Advisor of the Month, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• SEP 2015
  Advisor of the Month, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• OCT 2014
  Advisor of the Month, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• APR 2014
  Hacking the Thesis Featured in ASC Communications News &Updates, OSU Arts and Sciences Communications, Columbus, Ohio
• APR 2014
  Hacking the Thesis Featured on u.osu.edu front page, OSU Office of the CIO, Columbus, Ohio
• OCT 2012
  COTA Car Free Columbus Photo Competition Winner, Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio
• APR 2010
  Graduate Associate Teaching Award (Nominee), UCAT, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• JUN 2009
  OSU Department of Design Spring Show, OSU Urban Art Space, Columbus, Ohio
• JAN 2008
  OSU Department of Art Photography Show, Silver Gallery, Columbus, Ohio
• JUN 2007
  OSU Department of Design Foundations Show, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, Ohio

Committee Service

Active Committees

• Since 2024
  Stamps Eminence Scholarship Application Review Committee, Office of Undergraduate Education, The Ohio State University
• Since 2019
  Diversity and Belonging, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• Since 2019
  Design Foundations, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• Since 2014
  Undergraduate Studies, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• Since 2014
  AHUM Recruitment, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University
• Since 2013
  Undergraduate Competitive Enrollment, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• Since 2013
  Marketing and Recruitment, Department of Design, The Ohio State University

Previous Committees

• 2016–2023
  Committee on Undergraduate Advising, Office of Undergraduate Education, The Ohio State University
• 2021–2022
  Department of Design Chair Search, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• 2017–2022
  Web Advisory Board, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University
• 2017–2022
  Social Media Group, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University
• 2020–2021
  Technology and Facilities, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• 2016–2019
  Cultural Events, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• 2016–2018
  Executive Board - Technology Committee Chair, Academic Advising Association of The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University
• 2015–2022
  Student Advisory Committee: DESIGN CIRCLE - ex-officio, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• 2015–2017
  Request for Proposal Review Committee - Innovate Conference, Office of Distance Education and eLearning, The Ohio State University
• 2013–2016
  Design Minor Curriculum, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• 2013–2015
  Design Foundations, Department of Design, The Ohio State University
• 2013–2014
  Design Circle Staff Advisor, Student Life, The Ohio State University
• 2010–2011
  Director of Social Media, Stir Symposium: OCT 7–9, 2011, The Ohio State University