Rosemary S.J. Schraer
Encyclopedia
Rosemary S.J. Schraerwas the fifth chancellor of the University of California, Riverside
from 1987 - 1992. She, along with UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Barbara Uehling
were the first female chancellors in the history of the University of California.
in upstate New York
. She was married to Harald Schraer in 1952, and had a son, David.
Schraer died on April 10, 1992, after having suffered a stroke on April 8.
During her tenure, Schraer promoted the university as an outstanding research institution and increased external giving from $3 million to over $12 million annually. She also oversaw development of a campus growth master plan that allowed the campus to expand to accommodate 18,000 students.
Schraer announced her intent to retire at the end of the 1991-92 academic year, but she died on April 10, 1992. She was the second UCR chancellor to die while in office, the other being Tomás Rivera
, who died in 1984.
She was succeeded by Raymond G. Orbach.
in 1946, then earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Syracuse University
in 1953. While at Syracuse, she organized first Graduate Student Association in the Biochemstry Department and was its first president. She was also elected president of the Graduate Association.
University of California, Riverside
The University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system. UCR is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the United...
from 1987 - 1992. She, along with UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Barbara Uehling
Barbara Uehling
Barbara Staner Uehling was an American educator and university administrator. She served as the 3rd chancellor and 17th chief executive officer of the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Missouri. She became a national celebrity as the first woman in the United States to lead a land-grant...
were the first female chancellors in the history of the University of California.
Personal
Schraer was born near UticaUtica, New York
Utica is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 62,235 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.6% from the 2000 census....
in upstate New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. She was married to Harald Schraer in 1952, and had a son, David.
Schraer died on April 10, 1992, after having suffered a stroke on April 8.
Career at UC Riverside
Schraer was appointed executive vice chancellor under Chancellor Theodore Hullar in 1985. In 1987, Hullar was reassigned to UC Davis and Schraer was appointed as the first female chancellor in the history of the UC system.During her tenure, Schraer promoted the university as an outstanding research institution and increased external giving from $3 million to over $12 million annually. She also oversaw development of a campus growth master plan that allowed the campus to expand to accommodate 18,000 students.
Schraer announced her intent to retire at the end of the 1991-92 academic year, but she died on April 10, 1992. She was the second UCR chancellor to die while in office, the other being Tomás Rivera
Tomás Rivera
Tomás Rivera was a Chicano author, poet, and educator. He was born in Texas to migrant farm workers, and worked in the fields as a young boy...
, who died in 1984.
She was succeeded by Raymond G. Orbach.
Education
Schraer earned her degree in chemistry from Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in 1946, then earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in 1953. While at Syracuse, she organized first Graduate Student Association in the Biochemstry Department and was its first president. She was also elected president of the Graduate Association.
Career
- Albert Einstein Medical CenterAlbert Einstein Medical CenterAlbert Einstein Medical Center is a tertiary care teaching hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An important aspect of the medical center is that of educating graduating physicians. The medical center offers residency and fellowship training programs in many specialized areas...
, Philadelphia- Research Associate (1953–1959)
- Pennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
- Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of Biophysics, 1959–1961
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biophysics, 1961–1975
- Assistant Dean of Research, College of Sciences, 1972–1973
- Acting Head, Dept. of Computer Sciences, 1973–1974
- Associate Dean of Research, College of Sciences, 1973–1978
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, 1975–1985
- Assistant Provost for the University, 1978–1981