TU announces dean of business

TIFFIN --- Effective May 1, Thomas Marben, assistant professor of accounting and assistant dean for Undergraduate Studies, will begin his new role as Dean of the Tiffin University School of Business. Marben will replace Terry Sullivan, who is now TU's Vice Provost for Academics, Campus Programs. "During his time with the School of Business, Marben has done much to enhance the student educational experience through his curriculum development work and student engagement," said Peter J. Holbrook, provost and chief academic officer, in a release. "The impact he has had is demonstrated by the fact that he was recognized with the 'Excellence in Teaching' award and selected as 'Faculty Advisor of the Year' by Student Government. I have every confidence in his leadership capabilities, and I look forward to how he will guide our oldest academic entity." "Since joining Tiffin University in 2017 I continue to be impressed by the students, faculty, staff and administrators throughout the University," said Marben, in a release. "I am very excited to support and serve the university in this new role as the Dean for the School of Business. I look forward to continuing to transform lives through education and helping to form the leaders of tomorrow." Marben joined the School of Business in the fall of 2017. Prior, he spent a number of years working in both public and private accounting. Marben received his undergraduate degree from Davenport University in 2003 and his MBA from Central Michigan University in 2005. In 2022, he earned his Ph.D. in Business Management with a concentration in accounting from Capella University. To learn more about the School of Business and its faculty, visit tiffin.edu/academics/school-of-business.