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Edward Rogalski

Born
February 16, 1942
Died
September 23, 2026
Age
84 years
Nationality
United States

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Edward Rogalski, 84, American academic administrator, president of St. Ambrose University (1987–2007).

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Edward J. Rogalski (February 16, 1942 – September 23, 2026) was an American religious leader and academic administrator who was the 12th president of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, from 1987 to 2007. In 1968, Rogalski became president of St. Ambrose University in 1987. From 1974 to 1980, Rogalski was St. Ambrose’s vice president for administration, and from 1981 to 1986, the institution’s senior vice president. He served as executive vice president at the time of his appointment to the presidency. Throughout his career at the university, Rogalski has also been a member of the faculty in the Department of Education. He held the rank of professor.

Life and career

Edward J. Rogalski was born in Manville, New Jersey, on February 16, 1942. A native of Manville, New Jersey, Rogalski received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University, with majors in social sciences and education. He earned his master's degree in student personnel administration and the doctor of philosophy degree in higher education from the University of Iowa.

Rogalski was on the board of directors of US Bank, Genesis Health System, the Handicapped Development Center, and the Scott County Family Y. He was the chairman of the board of directors of the Genesis Health System, president of the Davenport Rotary Club, chairman of DavenportOne, vice chair of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, on the board of directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and on the board of directors for Junior Achievement.

He was also chair and member of the executive committee of the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU) and chair and member of the executive committee of the Iowa College Foundation. He was a board member and commissioner on State Policy for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Education Society, and consultant to the Marriott Corporation Educational Division.

Rogalski was named a Knight of St. Gregory and named an Outstanding Business Leader by Seabury and Smith. He was also a member of the Holy Family Church, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and a president of the parish council. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Loras College in 1990.

He and his wife, Bobbi, had five sons. He died at a retirement community in Bettendorf, Iowa, on September 23, 2026, at the age of 84.

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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Edward Rogalski

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  1. 1.In what city was Edward J. Rogalski born?

    • A.Chicago, Illinois
    • B.Bettendorf, Iowa
    • C.Manville, New JerseyCorrect
    • D.Davenport, Iowa

    Edward J. Rogalski was born in Manville, New Jersey, on February 16, 1942.

    Source: Life and career section

  2. 2.Which institution granted Edward J. Rogalski his Bachelor of Arts degree?

    • A.Loras College
    • B.St. Ambrose University
    • C.University of Iowa
    • D.Rutgers UniversityCorrect

    Edward J. Rogalski received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University.

    Source: Life and career section

  3. 3.What was the total number of children Edward J. Rogalski and his wife Bobbi had?

    • A.Four
    • B.Six
    • C.FiveCorrect
    • D.Three

    Edward J. Rogalski and his wife, Bobbi, had five sons.

    Source: Life and career section

  4. 4.When did Edward J. Rogalski serve as the president of St. Ambrose University?

    • A.1987 to 2007Correct
    • B.1981 to 1986
    • C.1974 to 1980
    • D.1990 to 2010

    Edward J. Rogalski was the 12th president of St. Ambrose University from 1987 to 2007.

    Source: Introductory section

  5. 5.What academic rank did Edward J. Rogalski hold within the Department of Education?

    • A.Adjunct Instructor
    • B.Lecturer
    • C.Assistant Dean
    • D.ProfessorCorrect

    Throughout his career at the university, Edward J. Rogalski was a member of the faculty in the Department of Education and held the rank of professor.

    Source: Introductory section

  6. 6.Which specific degree did Edward J. Rogalski earn from the University of Iowa?

    • A.Bachelor of Science in administration
    • B.Master of Science in education
    • C.Doctor of Philosophy in higher educationCorrect
    • D.Doctor of Law

    Edward J. Rogalski earned his doctor of philosophy degree in higher education from the University of Iowa.

    Source: Life and career section

  7. 7.Edward J. Rogalski served in what capacity at St. Ambrose University immediately prior to becoming president?

    • A.Executive vice presidentCorrect
    • B.Senior vice president
    • C.Department chair
    • D.Vice president for administration

    Edward J. Rogalski served as executive vice president at the time of his appointment to the presidency.

    Source: Introductory section

  8. 8.Which of these organizations did Edward J. Rogalski serve as the chairman of the board of directors?

    • A.Genesis Health SystemCorrect
    • B.Davenport Rotary Club
    • C.Junior Achievement
    • D.US Bank

    Edward J. Rogalski was the chairman of the board of directors of the Genesis Health System.

    Source: Life and career section

  9. 9.In what year was Edward J. Rogalski awarded an honorary doctorate from Loras College?

    • A.1995
    • B.1987
    • C.2007
    • D.1990Correct

    Edward J. Rogalski was awarded an honorary doctorate from Loras College in 1990.

    Source: Life and career section

  10. 10.Edward J. Rogalski served as a consultant to which corporation's educational division?

    • A.Marriott CorporationCorrect
    • B.US Bank
    • C.Phi Delta Kappa
    • D.Seabury and Smith

    Edward J. Rogalski was a consultant to the Marriott Corporation Educational Division.

    Source: Life and career section

  11. 11.At what age did Edward J. Rogalski die?

    • A.84Correct
    • B.82
    • C.78
    • D.86

    Edward J. Rogalski died at a retirement community in Bettendorf, Iowa, on September 23, 2026, at the age of 84.

    Source: Life and career section

  12. 12.Edward J. Rogalski was named an Outstanding Business Leader by which entity?

    • A.Genesis Health System
    • B.Davenport Rotary Club
    • C.Seabury and SmithCorrect
    • D.Iowa College Foundation

    Edward J. Rogalski was named an Outstanding Business Leader by Seabury and Smith.

    Source: Life and career section

  13. 13.What religious honor was bestowed upon Edward J. Rogalski?

    • A.Councilor of the Holy Family
    • B.Minister of the Holy See
    • C.Bishop of Davenport
    • D.Knight of St. GregoryCorrect

    Edward J. Rogalski was named a Knight of St. Gregory.

    Source: Life and career section

  14. 14.Edward J. Rogalski served as the vice chair for which local governmental body?

    • A.Bettendorf Retirement Council
    • B.Davenport Civil Rights CommissionCorrect
    • C.Iowa Association of Independent Colleges
    • D.Scott County Board

    Edward J. Rogalski was vice chair of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission.

    Source: Life and career section

  15. 15.During which years did Edward J. Rogalski serve as the senior vice president of St. Ambrose University?

    • A.1968 to 1974
    • B.1987 to 2007
    • C.1974 to 1980
    • D.1981 to 1986Correct

    From 1981 to 1986, Edward J. Rogalski was the institution’s senior vice president.

    Source: Introductory section

  16. 16.Where did Edward J. Rogalski pass away?

    • A.Davenport, Iowa
    • B.Manville, New Jersey
    • C.Bettendorf, IowaCorrect
    • D.A university campus

    Edward J. Rogalski died at a retirement community in Bettendorf, Iowa.

    Source: Life and career section

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