Drs. Roche, Krobot step down, stay busy

The College of Pharmacy said goodbye June 30 to two longtime faculty members — but they aren’t going anywhere.

Ted Roche, Ph.D., retired after a 48-year career during which he earned numerous accolades, including pharmacy’s Distinguished Teaching Award and UNMC’s Outstanding Teacher Award. He was held in such esteem he was named an honorary alumnus by the UNMC Alumni Association in 2010.

Christopher Shaffer, Pharm.D.

Dr. Roche is expected to revel in his emeritus status and remain a familiar face on campus, including serving as a member of the college’s curriculum committee. “We’ll still see him around,” said Michelle Parks of the College of Pharmacy dean’s office.

Charles Krobot, Pharm.D., a College of Pharmacy distinguished teacher and distinguished alum, worked for decades at Clarkson and University hospitals before joining the UNMC faculty 13 years ago. He stepped down June 30 as pharmacy’s associate dean for student affairs.

But he, too, will stick around. Dr. Krobot continues to work part-time, coordinating courses on aseptic technique and legal and ethical principles and assisting with other courses as needed.

Christopher Shaffer, Pharm.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice, is the new associate dean for student affairs.