Norm Parsons, executive director of the Wellness Center, announced his retirement Friday.
When Parsons officially steps down in October, it will mark his 43rd year at the university.
“To be honest, it’s time to try to go on, I’ve got a couple of grandkids and some grand cats that I need to visit,” he said.
Parsons led the efforts to build the Wellness Center in 1996 and then worked to facilitate the subsequent expansion in 2011.
Additionally, Parsons was coach of the 1977 and 1978 National Champion Women’s Golf team and has served as chair of the Student Publications Committee since 1985. He is also a member of Iron Arrow and was its adviser from 1995 to 2009.
He is also credited with expanding the intramural and club sports programs.
Among his accolades, Parsons was also inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.
“It’s probably time for some new blood in the old Wellness Center and at the U but it’s been a great run and I’ve had a wonderful time,” Parsons said.
The Miami Hurricane will feature extended coverage of Parsons’ retirement in Thursday’s issue.