Warren Roberts joined the University faculty in 1963 and has been cited as “the” exemplar at the University of the model faculty member. A demanding yet popular instructor, he received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and been awarded the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor.

His scholarship includes the authorship of several books and numerous articles on the cultural and intellectual history of 17th and 18th Century Europe. A resource not only on this general topic but in additon in Spanish and Italian studies, he has provided direct campus service to such disciplines as art, art history, political sciences and physics.

His service to the University also includes chairmanship of his department for several years, chairing search committees for two deanships, and chairmanship as well of the Undergraduate Academic Council's Academic Standing committee and the Distinguished Teaching Professor Committee. He has served on numerous committees as well that dealt with academic honesty, student honors, and tenure and personal appeals.