Education: Bachelor's degree from Sophia University in Tokyo and a doctorate in cultural anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Background: Roper previously served as associate director of the office of information and technology at Montclair State University in New Jersey. He also has served as that state's chairman of disaster relief. He is an expert in the social and cultural impact of public works projects.
Noteworthy: Roper has been appointed executive director of computing and technology services at Duquesne University.
Quote: "It's an opportunity to support the university in improving electronic and computing services to the total campus, continuing support for teaching and learning activities and the continued development of distance education opportunities. I'm very proud to be part of the Duquesne University community and the Spiritan mission. Pittsburgh is a great city to work. It has both high-technology and cultural opportunities."
