Judson University pays tribute to longtime professor Ted Hsieh
(ELGIN, Ill. - July 13, 2015) Judson University pays tribute to Professor Ted Hsieh, who in a span of 44 years, spent time on the Elgin campus serving as a beloved professor and dorm parent.
"Ted Hsieh dedicated his life to his Lord, to his family, to Judson University and to the multitude of students who either took his classes or lived in the dormitories that he and his wife Jeannette supervised," stated Judson President Dr. Gene C. Crume. "His passion for teaching coupled with his extraordinary love for his students made him a favorite among students. When anyone asks what makes Judson unique, the answer 'Ted Hsieh' is at the top of the list of right answers."
After a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Professor Hsieh of Elgin, was hospitalized and then move to hospice care, where he succumbed. He passed away peaceably today, Monday, July 13, surrounded by his family.
Professor Hsieh (pronounced "shay") grew up in Hong Kong and came to Chicago for college in 1959. He received a bachelor's degree in Social Science from Trinity College and master's degrees in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and in Missiology (Intercultural Studies) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He completed some doctoral studies at Northern Illinois as well.
He served as an assistant professor in Psychology at Judson from 1969-1974 and as an associate professor in Psychology from 1974 until his retirement in 2013.
He also spent time as a visiting professor at the Chinese Christian Leadership Institute (Palo Alto, Calif.), the Chinese Christian Witness Theological Seminary (San Jose, Calif.), Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Professor Hsieh's major interest as a psychologist was in the areas of personality, religious behavior and relationships. His research has been published in various distinguished periodicals and cited in several standard textbooks.
"Papa Hsieh," as students have affectionately called him through the years, earned his title by serving with his wife as a house parent in Wilson Hall for 10 years. He also served as the director of Student Housing at Judson.
His wife, Jeanette, taught psychology and education at Judson for 17 years.
The Hsiehs have two married sons, Matthew and Benjamin, and five grandchildren.
Arrangements are pending.