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`Q: Where did you get your degrees and what was your major?
A: I received my Bachelors at Tufts University in Math; my PhD from the University of Minnesota , in Psychology Education and Psychology.
Q: Where did you grow up, and where do you consider “home”?
A: I grew up in Fitchburg , Mass., but home to me is Millersville.
Q: As the Director of the Undecided Program at MU, what would you say is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: Seeing students who were undecided graduate.
Q: How long have you worked at Millersville University?
A: 38 years
Q: Did you work in any other departments on campus?
A:I was chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education Services in the School of Education.
Q: How did you become affiliated with WIXQ, and how did you achieve your nickname “Doc Roc”?
A: J.J. Williams, program Director saw me DJ a dance tne Galley and gave me a radio slot. He said one day he was the “Duke of Soul” and I responded that I was “The Doc of Roc.” Over time it was shorten to “Doc Roc” and Mama joined me as “Mama Roc” in September of 1979. We have been together on the air for 30 years. She is my “Earth Angel.”
Q: What is your favorite on-campus food?
A: A hot dog and diet Pepsi from the Pucillo concession stand.
Q: Often, students are under the impression they are the only ones who do not know what they want to do. Do you think students would be surprised to know how many undecided students there are on campus?
A: Right now there are 486 undecideds and next year’s class is already close to 400! I usually start the academic year with about 800.
Q: What pastime could you never give up?
A: WIXQ, Oldies, biking, announcing MU basketball, traveling and most of all helping students succeed.