Peter Roll was an Associate Professor in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. As Special Assistant to the University VP for Academic Affairs, Roll was partly responsible for coordinating the university's educational resources, including libraries, academic computer services and media services, and served as a consultant to the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. He was a member of the EDUCOM Board of trustees and co-authored a major study and plan for computers in higher education.
From the description of Peter G. Roll papers, 1962-1970. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280210