• SJD, Law, University of Virginia, 1981
• LLM, Law, University of Virginia, 1976
• JD, Law, University of South Dakota, 1974
• BA, Psychology, St. John's University, 1970

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Roche, Michael. When the Iron Eagle Flies. In Public Affairs. Public Affairs, 2002.
• Roche, Michael. A Pedagogy of Compassion and Hope. In South Dakota Law Review, 105-129. Vol. 45 South Dakota Law Review, 2000.
• Roche, Michael, and Rohr, Richard. Education and Soul-Making: Are We Killing or Nourishing the Spirit. In Grace in Action, 1-195. Grace in Action, Crossroad Publishing Company, 1994.
• Roche, Michael, and Rohr, Richard. Professionalism and Violence. In Grace in Action, 1-195. Grace in Action, Crossroad Publishing Company, 1994.
• Roche, Michael. The Undergraduate Experience and Community Service: Education as Transformation. In Understanding Undergraduate Education, 69-76. Understanding Undergraduate Education, University of South Dakota Press, 1990.
• Roche, Michael. Reflections on Why I Need to Teach in the Big House. In Legal Studies Forum, 211-220. Vol. 12 Legal Studies Forum, 1988.
• Roche, Michael. Childhood and Its Environment: The Implications For Children’s Rights. In Loyola Law Review, 5-34. Vol. 34 Loyola Law Review, 1988.
• Roche, Michael. Police Disposition of Juvenile Cases in South Dakota. In The Juvenile Justice Process. Iss. 3 The Juvenile Justice Process, Foundation Press, 1985.
• Roche, Michael. Rural Police and Rural Youth, 1-215. University Press of Virginia, 1985.
• Roche, Michael, Dahlin, Donald, and Spader, Dean. Rural Crime Prevention in South Dakota . University of South Dakota: Governmental Research Bureau, 1982.
• Roche, Michael. The Role of the Police in the Disposition of Juvenile Cases in South Dakota. In South Dakota Statistical Analysis Center monograph, 1-140. South Dakota Statistical Analysis Center monograph, 1978.

• Spirit of South Dakota Award (Inaugural), presented by Congressman Dusty Johnson, 2021
• Outstanding USD Professor, Interfraternity/Panhellenic Councils, 2014
• Faculty Member of the Year, presented for dedication and excellence in teaching for the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, The Political Science League, 2011
• Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of South Dakota , 2007
• Dedication to Dr. Michael P. Roche , South Dakota Law Review, 2006
• O’Gorman-Cathedral Hall of Fame Inductee in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions in Service, 2004
• South Dakota Professor of the Year , Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, 2001
• Golden Key National Honor Society in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement and Service, University of South Dakota Chapter, 1999
• Outstanding Teacher Award , University of South Dakota Student Association, 1998
• Mortar Board Professor of the Month, 1996
• Governor’s Award For Employee Excellence in Public Service, 1991
• Satnan-Canary Award, Presented to one person each year in recognition of service and life-time achievement, South Dakota Corrections Association, 1991
• Outstanding Teacher Award, University of South Dakota Student Association, 1990
• Burlington Northern Foundation Faculty Achievement Award, presented for significant and meritorious achievement in teaching, 1988
• Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society Inductee, Awarded in recognition of conspicuous attainments and service in collegiate activities, University of South Dakota Chapter, 1981
• Distinguished Criminal Justice Faculty Award, presented by vote of criminal justice sutdents, University of South Dakota, 1980
• Outstanding Teacher Award, University of South Dakota Student Association, 1977

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