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.
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
- Web Advisory Board, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University Since 2017
- Social Media Group, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University Since 2017
- 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
- 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