Gabe Tippery
tippery.2@osu.edu | linkedin.com/in/gabetippery/ | gabetippery.com
Core Competencies
- Program Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Creative Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- Collaborative Advocacy
Experience
Senior Undergraduate Academic Specialist, The Ohio State University, Department of Design
September 2022-Present
- 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 and reduce potential time to degree for this population.
- Managed a student employee on a project to digitally archive Undergraduate Capstone Projects from 2014-2023.
Undergraduate Academic Planning Specialist, The Ohio State University, Department of Design
January 2017-September 2022
- 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
May 2013-January 2017
- 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
August 2012-May 2014
- 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
August 2009-August 2012
- 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
March 2010-June 2010
- Assisted in teaching course Advanced Interior Design III.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, The Ohio State University, Department of Design
March 2009-June 2009
- Assisted in teaching course Basic Interior Design III.
Sales Associate and Mechanic, Baer Wheels Bicycle Shop June 2004-August 2004
Assistant Store Manager, Cup O’ Joe Coffee & Dessert House January 2000-January 2008
On-Air Radio Host & Programming Director, WXCU, Capital University September 2000-June 2001
Recreation Center General Manager, Capital University September 1999-June 2001
Load Supervisor, Roadway Package System June 1999-August 1999
Team Manager, Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant June 1998-May 1999
Server, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery June 1997-May 1998
Dishwasher & Busser, Olive Garden June 1996-May 1997
Farm Hand, Arlan Spors Family Farm June 1996-May 1999
Christmas Tree Trimmer, Lovensheimer Christmas Tree Farm June 1996-May 1999
Education
MFA, Design Research and Development (Summa Cum Laude), The Ohio State University
August 2012
- AIGA, Ohio State Student Group
- 2011–2012: Vice President of Communications
- 2010–2011: Director of Social Media Relations
- 2009–2010: Founding Member
- IIDA, Ohio State Student Group
- Design Circle, Graduate Student Member
BSD, Interior Design (Magna Cum Laude), The Ohio State University
June 2009
- IIDA, Ohio State Student Group
- Design Circle, Student Member
Certificate, Audio and Music Production, The Recording Workshop
July 2003
DNF, Radio, Television & Digital Communication, Capital University
June 2001
- Resident Advisor
- Recreation Center General Manager
- On-Air Radio Host & Programming Director, WXCU Capital Radio
High School Diploma, College Preparatory, Melrose-Mindoro High School
June 1999
- 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
Digital
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, February 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, June 3, 2010
Talks
- OnCourse Round Table - Making It Work, Office of Undergraduate Education Advising Conference 2017, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, April 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, March 5, 2014
- Hacking the MFA Design Thesis: A How To, OSU Design 6300 - Exploration in Graduate Design Studies, The Ohio State University, March 8, 2013
- Going to Grad School: Why Designers Should, OSU Design Circle Coffee-Talk Series, November 16, 2009
- Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, November 6, 2009
- Literal and Phenomenal Transparency in Architecture and Interiors, Jeff Haase’s Sophomore Interior Design Studio, The Ohio State University, March 18, 2009
- Why Design School is Worth the Effort, Tony Reynaldo’s Introduction to Design Lecture, The Ohio State University, March 11, 2009
- Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, November 7, 2008
- Entrance Exam Q&A, OSU Design Circle Department of Design Info Series, November 10, 2007
Honors & Exhibitions
- Outstanding Staff Award, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio May 2022
- Mary Bailey Advising Award for Outstanding Academic Advising at Ohio State (Nominee), ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio April 2021
- Digital Flagship Educator, ODEE, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio June 2018
- Advisor of the Month, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio November 2016
- Advisor of the Month, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio September 2015
- Advisor of the Month, ACADAOS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio October 2014
- Hacking the Thesis Featured in ASC Communications News &Updates, OSU Arts and Sciences Communications, Columbus, Ohio April 2014
- Hacking the Thesis Featured on u.osu.edu front page, OSU Office of the CIO, Columbus, Ohio April 2014
- COTA Car Free Columbus Photo Competition Winner, Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio October 2012
- Graduate Associate Teaching Award (Nominee), UCAT, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio April 2010
- OSU Department of Design Spring Show, OSU Urban Art Space, Columbus, Ohio June 2009
- OSU Department of Art Photography Show, Silver Gallery, Columbus, Ohio January 2008
- OSU Department of Design Foundations Show, Hopkins Hall Gallery, Columbus, Ohio June 2007
Committee Service
Active Committees
- Diversity and Belonging, Department of Design, The Ohio State University Since 2019
- Design Foundations, Department of Design, The Ohio State University Since 2019
- Committee on Undergraduate Advising, Office of Undergraduate Education, The Ohio State University Since 2016
- Undergraduate Studies, Department of Design, The Ohio State University Since 2014
- AHUM Recruitment, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University Since 2014
- Undergraduate Competitive Enrollment, Department of Design, The Ohio State University Since 2013
- Marketing and Recruitment, Department of Design, The Ohio State University Since 2013
Previous Committees
- Department of Design Chair Search, Department of Design, The Ohio State University 2021–2022
- 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 2017-2022
- Technology and Facilities, Department of Design, The Ohio State University 2020–2021
- Cultural Events, Department of Design, The Ohio State University 2016–2019
- Executive Board - Technology Committee Chair, Academic Advising Association of The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University 2016–2018
- Student Advisory Committee: DESIGN CIRCLE - ex-officio, Department of Design, The Ohio State University 2015–2022
- Request for Proposal Review Committee - Innovate Conference, Office of Distance Education and eLearning, The Ohio State University 2015–2017
- Design Minor Curriculum, Department of Design, The Ohio State University 2013–2016
- Design Foundations, Department of Design, The Ohio State University 2013–2015
- Design Circle Staff Advisor, Student Life, The Ohio State University 2013–2014
- Director of Social Media, Stir Symposium: October 7–9, 2011, The Ohio State University 2010–2011