Description Mission & Purposes Locations Enrollment Cost Financial Aid Academic Structure

Accreditation Statements Principal Administrative Officers Academic Deans Board of Trustees History Athletic Teams

Description

Tri-State University is a private, non-denominational baccalaureate and masters, degree-granting institution.

 

Mission Statement

The Mission of Tri-State University, a private institution founded in 1884, is to provide career-oriented higher education in the areas of engineering, business, arts and sciences and teacher education in a learning environment in which students receive personal attention through small classes and excellent teaching. The Institution's undergraduate and graduate programs encourage and foster lifelong learning that prepare graduates to be productive in professional-level positions early in their careers, to advance to leadership roles, and to provide service to society.

 

Purposes of Tri-State University

In particular, the purposes of Tri-State University are as follows:

I. to provide students with educational tools needed to develop careers of leadership in their chosen professions;

II. to provide students with general education courses and activities that expose them to a variety of academic disciplines, broadening their cultural horizons;

III. to provide students with continuing programs that respond to contemporary needs of businesses and industries in the community and region;

IV. to provide students with opportunities to pursue graduate studies, lifelong learning and professional expertise; and

V. to provide students with higher education designed to enable them to be contributing citizens of local, regional and international communities, primarily in the areas of engineering, business and teacher education.

(Adopted on May 7, 1999
by the Board of Trustees)

Locations

Tri-State University’s 400-acre main campus is located in Angola, IN. For non-traditional students, the University operates the Angola Evening Program on the main campus, along with programs at off-site facilities in Fort Wayne, IN, South Bend, IN, and Merrillville, IN.

Enrollment

Tri-State’s student body—which includes students from the main campus, the evening program and off-campus sites—totals 1,450 students. The main campus student body totals approximately 1,100.

Costs  (2004-2005)

Tuition is $9,630/semester (full time tuition 12-18 hours). Please click for additional information.

Financial Aid

Approximately 95 percent of TSU’s students receive some form of financial aid. During the 2002-2003 school year, the University awarded approximately $6.7 million in institutional aid; this figure does not include state or federal scholarships.

Academic Structure

Tri-State University is made up of four schools:

The Allen School of Engineering and Technology, which includes:

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Technology

 

The Ketner School of Business, which includes:

The Department of Business

 

The School of Education, which includes

The Shevenaugh Department of Elementary Education
The Department of Secondary Education

 

The School of Arts and Sciences, which includes:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
The Department of Science
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Science
The Department of Criminal Justice, Psychology and Social Sciences
The Department of English and Communication

Accreditation Statements

Tri-State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org . Telephone (312) 263-0456. Tri-State University’s programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET’s national office is located at 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202-4012, USA, Telephone (410) 347-7700. All teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board.

Principal Administrative Officers

President, Dr. Earl D. Brooks, II, brookse@tristate.edu
Vice President for Student and University Operations, Michael R. Bock,  bockm@tristate.edu
Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Allen School of Engineering and Technology, Dr. David Finley, finleyd@tristate.edu
Vice President for Administration, Sheila Kovalchik,  kovalchiks@tristate.edu
Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Robert L Remington,  remingtonr@tristate.edu
Vice President for Finance, Dr. Thomas Zeidel,  zeidelt@tristate.edu

Academic Deans

Dean of the Allen School of Engineering and Technology

Dr. David Finley — finleyd@tristate.edu

Dean of the Ketner School of Business

Dr. Jeffrey Sherlock — sherlockj@tristate.edu

Dean of the School of Education

Dr. Suzanne Van Wagner — vanwagners@tristate.edu

Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Dolores Tichenor — tichenord@tristate.edu

Board of Trustees
As the governing board for the not-for-profit university, the Tri-State University Board of Trustees currently has 25 members  who serve without compensation.

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 History

1884—Citizens of Angola, IN, found Tri-State Normal College as an independent, co-educational institution. At its beginning, the school is divided into two departments: Literary and Commercial. 1884—The Commerce Building, now known as Taylor Hall, is completed. 1887—The Administration Building, now known as Sniff Administration Building, is completed at a cost of $15,000. 1902—The Tri-State School of Engineering is established. 1906—Tri-State Normal College reorganizes as Tri-State College. 1908—The Recitation Building, now known as Shambaugh Hall, is completed. 1922—President Littleton M. Sniff dies in office. His leadership of the school was divided into two terms, from 1885 to 1909, and from 1910 until his death (during the break, Sniff resigned and moved to California). Although Sniff was not at Tri-State’s founding, his dedication, vision and sacrifice has firmly set him in the University’s mind as the Father of Tri-State. 1930—Fire guts the Administration Building (now Sniff Administration Building). When rebuilt, the third floor is removed. 1946—Tri-State becomes a not-for-profit institution.. 1959—The History of Tri-State College 1884-1956, a history by Professor Emeritus Dr. Allice Parrot, is published. 1960s—Following a trend set by other American universities and in response to exploding Baby Boom enrollment, Tri-State experiences a building boom. During this decade, the school will build the Perry T. Ford Library, seven residence halls, Best Hall and Hershey Hall. 1967—The sports teams’ nickname changes from the Tri-State Engineers to the Tri-State Trojans. 1971—Zollner Golf Course opens. 1975—Tri-State College becomes Tri-State University. 1984—From Carriage to Computer, the First 100 Years of Tri-State University, by Professor Elizabeth Orlosky, is published. 1988—Renovation of the Recitation Building is completed and the building is renamed Shambaugh Hall in honor or William D. Shambaugh, a 1930 civil and mechanical engineering graduate. 1990—TSU sports teams receive another new nickname. The Tri-State Trojans become the Tri-State Thunder. 1994—TSU opens its Fort Wayne, IN, campus. 1995—A Tri-State football team takes the field for the first time since the early 1900s. 1996—TSU hosts the NAIA Women’s National Basketball Tournament. The Thunder women advance to the Elite Eight.

1997—A $5 million renovation of Fawick Hall is completed. 1997—TSU opens its South Bend, IN, campus. 1998—TSU opens an extension of the South Bend campus in Merrillville, IN. 1998—The Angola Evening Program is begun. 1999—Shive Field, TSU’s new football facility, is dedicated. The stadium is named in honor of TSU trustee Dr. Wayne Shive. 2000—Dr. Earl D. Brooks, II, becomes Tri-State’s 16th president. 2001—Centennial Hall is renovated and renamed Forman Hall; the building’s grand entrance room is named Trine Welcome Center. 2001—TSU celebrates 30th anniversary of Zollner Golf Course. 2002—TSU accepted for membership in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. —TSU celebrates 100th anniversary of excellence in engineering. —Witmer Clubhouse is renovated and expanded. —TSU receives approval as a graduate degree-granting institution. —Final phase of Forman Hall expansion begins. 2003—Forman Hall addition completed providing space for the Office of Finance and Centennial Station (new coffee house)           —The Cole Foundation donates the Technology Center           to Tri-State (valued at $1 million).           —Upgrades to the Witmer Clubhouse are made,           including a new sign for Zollner Golf Course. 2004—Tri-State attains an NCAA Div. III provisional membership and becomes a full member of the MIAA;           —The $650,000 Ketner Sports Complex opens;           —$1.2 million in renovations begin at the C.W. Sponsel           Administration Center (Sniff Hall);           —Improvements to the campus boulevard and entryway,           including landscaping and expanded parking area, are           completed;           —The TSU Trine Campus Villas open ($1.5 million);           —Renovation and expansion of the TSU bookstore           doubles the space and gives a badly-needed upgrade           and facelift to the library area;            —$2 million in mechanical upgrades and renovations           to Best Hall, including central heat and air conditioning,           are completed;           —Remodeling of the Witmer Golf Shop is completed.

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Athletic Teams

Men's Teams	Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track and Wrestling
Women's Teams	Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track and Volleyball
University Colors	Blue & White
Nickname	Thunder

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