Joseph W. Westphal
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Joseph W. Westphal is the United States Under Secretary of the Army
in the United States Department of the Army
.
Westphal was born in Santiago, Chile
. Joseph Westphal served as Chancellor
of the University of Maine System
and Professor of Political Science
at the University of Maine
. He also served as the Provost
, Senior Vice President for Research and Professor of Environmental Studies
at The New School
in New York City
. He stepped down from this position to serve as a member of President Obama’s Transition Team
for Defense matters in December 2008.
Westphal spent his first 12 years in academia as a faculty member of Oklahoma State University, where he
worked as a Professor of Political Science, later becoming head of the Department. During his many years of
public service, Westphal has lectured at numerous universities around the world and taught public policy as
an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University
while working in Washington DC.
In addition to a distinguished academic career, Westphal has led a prestigious and varied career in public
service as well. In 2001, he served as the Acting Secretary of the Army
and earlier, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works from 1998 to 2001.
Westphal has had extensive experience working in the United States Congress
and other departments
within the executive branch. He served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Water Resources at the United States Environmental Protection Agency
during the Clinton Administration. He also worked in the United States Congress
in
various capacities, from directing a bi-partisan congressional caucus in the House
and Senate
, as a budget analyst and assistant to the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the Budget to working on Members’ staff. Earlier in his public service career, Westphal worked as a policy advisor to the Secretary in the Department of the Interior
.
Westphal received his Bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University
, his Master’s degree from the Oklahoma State University
and his Ph.D.
in Political Science
from the University of Missouri
in Columbia, Missouri
.
United States Under Secretary of the Army
The United States Under Secretary of the Army is the second-highest ranking civilian official of the United States Department of the Army, serving directly under the United States Secretary of the Army...
in the United States Department of the Army
United States Department of the Army
The Department of the Army is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Army is the Federal Government agency which the United States Army is organized within, and it is led by the Secretary of the Army who has...
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Westphal was born in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. Joseph Westphal served as Chancellor
Chancellor (education)
A chancellor or vice-chancellor is the chief executive of a university. Other titles are sometimes used, such as president or rector....
of the University of Maine System
University of Maine System
The University of Maine System is a network of public universities in Maine. Created in 1968 by the Maine State Legislature, the University of Maine System consists of seven universities, each with a distinct mission and regional character...
and Professor of Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
at the University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
. He also served as the Provost
Provost (education)
A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and Australia, the equivalent of a pro-vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
, Senior Vice President for Research and Professor of Environmental Studies
Environmental studies
Environmental studies is the academic field which systematically studies human interaction with the environment. It is a broad interdisciplinary field of study that includes the natural environment, built environment, and the sets of relationships between them...
at The New School
The New School
The New School is a university in New York City, located mostly in Greenwich Village. From its founding in 1919 by progressive New York academics, and for most of its history, the university was known as the New School for Social Research. Between 1997 and 2005 it was known as New School University...
in New York City
New York City
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. He stepped down from this position to serve as a member of President Obama’s Transition Team
Presidential transition of Barack Obama
The presidential transition of Barack Obama began when he won the United States presidential election on November 4, 2008, and became the President-Elect. He was formally elected by the Electoral College on December 15, 2008...
for Defense matters in December 2008.
Westphal spent his first 12 years in academia as a faculty member of Oklahoma State University, where he
worked as a Professor of Political Science, later becoming head of the Department. During his many years of
public service, Westphal has lectured at numerous universities around the world and taught public policy as
an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
while working in Washington DC.
In addition to a distinguished academic career, Westphal has led a prestigious and varied career in public
service as well. In 2001, he served as the Acting Secretary of the Army
United States Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Army is a civilian official within the Department of Defense of the United States of America with statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the United States Army: manpower, personnel, reserve affairs, installations, environmental issues, weapons systems and...
and earlier, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works from 1998 to 2001.
Westphal has had extensive experience working in the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
and other departments
within the executive branch. He served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Water Resources at the United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
during the Clinton Administration. He also worked in the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
in
various capacities, from directing a bi-partisan congressional caucus in the House
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
and Senate
United States Senate
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, as a budget analyst and assistant to the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the Budget to working on Members’ staff. Earlier in his public service career, Westphal worked as a policy advisor to the Secretary in the Department of the Interior
United States Department of the Interior
The United States Department of the Interior is the United States federal executive department of the U.S. government responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native...
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Westphal received his Bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island. For the sixth year, Adelphi University has been named a “Best Buy” in higher education by the Fiske Guide to...
, his Master’s degree from the Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater is a land-grant, sun-grant, coeducational public research university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. OSU was founded in 1890 under the Morrill Act...
and his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
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