NPS Provost Honored With Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
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NPS Provost Honored With Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
By MC1 Lewis Hunsaker
Provost Dr. Douglas A. Hensler addresses the NPS Deans and Chairs after receiving the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award in Herrmann Hall, Sept. 28. Hensler announced his retirement late last month to spend more time with his wife Janie and the rest of his family in their home state of Oregon.
"Thank you all … The stuff that was read in the award are all things that you folks did," said Hensler. "As many of you have noticed I have moved around quite a bit in my career and I wouldn't be standing here without all the support from my wife, Janie. She has been my rock. This award really is a tribute to her."
During the ceremony NPS President retired Vice Adm. Ronald A. Route also recognized Janie with a Certificate of Appreciation.
"Our product at NPS is intellectual capital knowledge. We create a special product for our students, and many people won't understand the nature of that product," said Hensler. "We need to educate those that don't understand this, and how valuable our product truly is.
"There are some people that have been here for a very long time and they have seen the peaks and valleys," he continued. "NPS has been in a valley for some time now, but I expect NPS to be a very strong institution again, within the next few years. I encourage everyone to hang in there."
Hensler's academic achievements include a BSE in Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences from Princeton University, an MBA from the University of Portland, and a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Washington. He is also a licensed professional engineer in Quality Engineering in the State of California. Hensler became the Naval Postgraduate School Provost in June 2013.