Dr. Hank Rothgerber
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Professor at Bellarmine University and former President of the Kentucky Scholastic Chess Center, having cultivated responsible leadership and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Successful experience in public speaking, recruiting clients in academic and non-academic capacities, and developing vital partnerships, significantly enhancing student success and engagement in the classroom and over the chessboard. Expert in critical thinking and a USCF national chess master, demonstrating a profound impact on educational excellence and student development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor (Rank Achieved in 2015)
Bellarmine University
08.2000 - Current
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear and compelling presentations to students - given "amazing lectures" tag by ratemyprofessors.com.
- Mentored and supervised undergraduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development - multiple students have received "outstanding thesis" award and 15 undergraduate students have co-authored manuscripts published in prestigious academic journals.
- Created dynamic learning environments that valued student interaction, were tailored to diverse learning styles, and enhanced student comprehension - the average evaluation for my courses is 4.53 (out of 5.0), higher than the national average.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions, academic advisement, and out of class activities - my courses are in demand and almost always have a wait list.
- Successfully published research in prestigious academic journals, developing an international reputation in chosen field - 5,002 citations and 26 h-index, top at my institution.
Director, Honors Program
Bellarmine University
08.2009 - 05.2017
- Organized and supervised the selection of the Bellarmine Scholars (totaling apx. $700,000 in scholarships/year).
- Delivered regular sales pitch at recruiting events for families of perspective students.
- Worked collaboratively with the Admissions Office.
- Chaired the faculty and student honors councils.
- Oversaw the honors program student thesis presentations.
- Developed syllabi for the senior research courses.
- Managed honors housing, student advising, curricula, course scheduling, the annual budget, and social programming for the approximate 200 students enrolled in the program annually.
President
Kentucky Scholastic Chess Center
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Co-founded company with mission to bring educational benefits of chess to as many local school children as possible.
- Developed relationships with over 20 local schools and implemented after-school chess programs.
- Ran 10 scholastic tournaments per year for 10 years, averaging 100-125 participants at each event.
- Conducted summer and holiday chess camps for students of all abilities.
- Coached numerous individual and teams to state championships.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXMaster of Arts - Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXBachelor of Arts - Psychology, Government
Georgetown University
Washington, DCSkills
- Responsible leadership
- Superior verbal & written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Public speaking
- Top critical thinking and analytical abilities
- Cultural competence
- Sensitivity working with children
- USCF national chess master
Accomplishments
Distinguished record of academic research, cited well-above average and earning an international reputation, covered by media outlets including NBC News, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Associated Press, Scientific American, Huffington Post, and USA Today.
Founded and managed a successful chess education business that taught thousands of students the game in schools and in camps and enjoyed over ten thousand tournament entries during its tenure.
Managed and improved a university honors program, including doubling the number of graduating students in an eight year period.
Translated basic science for the layperson in a recurring Psychology Today blog with over 20,000 views to date.
Timeline
Director, Honors Program
Bellarmine University
08.2009 - 05.2017
President
Kentucky Scholastic Chess Center
08.2006 - 05.2016
Professor (Rank Achieved in 2015)
Bellarmine University
08.2000 - Current
Ph.D. - Psychology
Texas A&M University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Government
Georgetown University
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