Welcome to the Roesch Chair in the Social Sciences
The Raymond A. Roesch, S.M. Chair in the Social Sciences was established in 2002 to recognize the importance of the social sciences to a liberal education and to scientific research on the human condition. The chair is named in honor of Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., former President of the University and a Professor of Psychology.
The Roesch Chair provides leadership in establishing the social sciences within both the curriculum and the broader intellectual life of the University, stimulating innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship, conducting research, organizing symposia and other programs, and providing a visible presence for the social sciences on campus.
Jack Bauer, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, was installed as the third Roesch Chair in 2010. The position was previously held by Mark Ensalaco, Ph.D., Department of Political Science (2006-2010), and Donald J. Polzella, Ph.D., Department of Psychology (2002-2006).
