Tiffin University has announced the retirement of Dr. Thomas Debbink, Ms. Frances Ford-Hamilton and Dr. Steven Hurwitz. Combined, the trio has served the University for a total of 61 years. Debbink and Hurwitz were also awarded the title of Faculty Emeritus by the Board of Trustees, in recognition of their tenure.
Dr. Thomas Debbink will retire from his position as Professor of Management within the School of Business after 21 years of service.
Ms. Frances Ford-Hamilton will retire from her position as Nurse Practitioner within the TU Health Services Clinic after 11 years of service.
Dr. Steven Hurwitz, Professor of Psychology and Criminal Justice, will retire from his position within the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences after 29 years of service.
“The presence of these three will be sorely missed, as they have done so much to enrich the lives of our students and campus community as a whole,” said Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “Though their journeys with us are coming to an end, which is a bittersweet thing, we are forever changed because of their commitments to excellence.”