Gabe Tippery
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Core Competencies
- Program Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Creative Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- Collaborative Advocacy
Experience
SEP 2022-Present
Senior Undergraduate Academic SpecialistThe 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.
JAN 2017-SEP 2022
Undergraduate Academic Planning SpecialistThe 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%.
MAY 2013-JAN 2017
Academic Advisor and Staff AssistantThe 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.
AUG 2012-MAY 2014
Adjunct InstructorThe 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.
AUG 2009-AUG 2012
Graduate Teaching AssociateThe Ohio State University, Department of Design
- Taught courses in Introduction to Design, Visual Thinking and Problem Solving, and Drawing Systems for Designers.
MAR 2010-JUN 2010
Graduate Teaching AssistantThe Ohio State University, Department of Design
- Assisted in teaching course Advanced Interior Design III.
MAR 2009-JUN 2009
Undergraduate Teaching AssistantThe Ohio State University, Department of Design
- Assisted in teaching course Basic Interior Design III.
JUN 2004-AUG 2004
Sales Associate and Mechanic, Baer Wheels Bicycle Shop
JAN 2000-JAN 2008
Assistant Store Manager, Cup O’ Joe Coffee & Dessert House
SEP 2000-JUN 2001
On-Air Radio Host & Programming Director, WXCU, Capital University
SEP 1999-JUN 2001
Recreation Center General Manager, Capital University
JUN 1999-AUG 1999
Load Supervisor, Roadway Package System
JUN 1998-MAY 1999
Team Manager, Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant
JUN 1997-MAY 1998
Server, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
JUN 1996-MAY 1997
Dishwasher & Busser, Olive Garden
JUN 1996-MAY 1999
Farm Hand, Arlan Spors Family Farm
JUN 1996-MAY 1999
Christmas Tree Trimmer, Lovensheimer Christmas Tree Farm
Education
AUG 2012
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
JUN 2009
BSD, Interior Design (Magna Cum Laude), The Ohio State University
- IIDA, Ohio State Student Group
- Design Circle, Student Member
JUL 2003
Certificate, Audio and Music Production, The Recording Workshop
JUN 2001
DNF, Radio, Television & Digital Communication, Capital University
- Resident Advisor
- Recreation Center General Manager
- On-Air Radio Host & Programming Director, WXCU Capital Radio
JUN 1999
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
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, 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 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