Education
Riggs graduated from with an Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in social psychology. In her final year at Princeton, Riggs was actively pursued by to take a one-year position in the psychology department.
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Janet Riggs
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Princeton University Work in Psychology After receiving her degrees from Princeton, Riggs accepted a position at as an instructor of psychology. She was promoted to the position of professor of psychology and eventually served as chair of the psychology department. During her time in the psychology department, Riggs taught courses on experimental methods, social psychology, and general psychology.
Her research has included expectancy confirmation, gender role stereotypes, and attributions for behavior.
She has published several articles on this research and currently serves as a consulting editor for the Psychology of Women Quarterly. Administrative Positions From 1991 to 1994, Riggs served as executive assistant to the president under President Gordon Haaland.
In 1995, she served a one-year term as interim provost. She returned to this position in 2006, and was named provost the following year.
In March 2008, following the resignation of President Katherine Haley Will, Riggs accepted the position of interim president
In February 2009, following an extensive national search, Riggs was named the college’s 14th president She has served the college for 27 years in 2009.
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Riggs, a member of the class of 1977, has held several positions at the college, including professor of psychology, interim provost, provost, executive assistant to the president, and interim president
