If you are a driven professional aiming to excel in management, business strategy, or corporate leadership, Dr. Shafer brings unparalleled expertise and a strategic vision to Tiffin University.

Dr. Shafer began her academic career at The Ohio State University’s Marion campus. Upon completion of her graduate degree, she had a ten-year career in the insurance industry. She joined TU in 1993 as an adjunct professor, while completing her doctorate at Bowling Green State University. She has held numerous positions at TU, including the founding director of the degree completion program, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, dean of Assessment, and most recently, vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Shafer oversees TU’s operations in Bucharest, Romania, and is an accreditation specialist, serving the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) as a Peer Reviewer. She has successfully led TU’s compliance efforts to obtain maximum reaffirmations with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), HLC, and Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP). Dr. Shafer also serves as a Board Member for ECBE. Dr. Shafer holds the rank of Professor of Management within the TU School of Business.