Robert E. Clark II

Robert Edward Clark II is a retired officer of the United States Navy and the current President of Wesley College in Dover, Delaware.[1]

Robert E. Clark II
17th President of Wesley College
Assumed office
July 15, 2015
Personal details
Born (1961-04-07) April 7, 1961
St. Petersburg, Florida
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Naval Postgraduate School (MS)
OccupationCollege President and Retired Naval Officer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1979–2015
RankCaptain
CommandsUSS Connecticut, SUBRON 4
AwardsLegion of Merit (5)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (2)

Education

Clark attended the Naval Academy Prep School from 1979 to 1980. He began the United States Naval Academy in 1980, graduating in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering. He was one of only forty midshipmen in a graduating class of 1,006 members to receive a Letter of Commendation for leadership.[2]

Clark attended Naval Postgraduate School from 1989 to 1991. There, he earned a Master of Science in National Security Affairs. Clark was awarded the Naval Institute Award for his thesis.[2] In 2005, Clark attended the University of North Carolina's (UNC) Kenan-Flagler Business School (a Navy Corporate Business Course) on Executive management.

Clark was the Commanding Officer of the USS Connecticut in Groton, Connecticut from August 2001 to September 2003. During his command, the Connecticut operated in two Arctic ice pack missions (LANTSUBICEX 1-02 and 1-03) as well as deployment to the North Atlantic. The Connecticut was awarded Submarine Squadron FOUR Tactical "T's" in recognition of tactical and operational excellence in 2001 and 2002. The Connecticut was also awarded retention Honor Roll awards and unit awards recognizing Connecticut's performance during operations to the National Security of the United States.[2]

From October 2003 to June 2005, Clark was the Branch Head for Plans, Liaison and Assessments, which is the senior special assistant to the Director of Submarine Warfare. In his next role, Clark was Deputy Executive Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations from June 2005 to April 2008 in Washington, D.C. From June 2008 to April 2010, Clark was Commodore for Submarine Squadron FOUR in Groton, Connecticut.[2]

Clark was the 84th Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy from April 2010 to May 2013. He is the longest serving Commandant in the Naval Academy's history.[3]

Education administrator

As Clark transitioned from active duty to civilian life, he became the Joint Service Coordinator for the Pennsylvania State University from July 2013 to June 2015.[3] Clark has served as President of Wesley College in Dover, Delaware since July 15, 2015.[4]

Awards
  • David Lloyd Award for Tactical Excellence & Leadership
  • 2007 inductee into the West Chester East High School Hall of Fame
  • Naval Institute Award for Tactical Excellence & Leadership[2]

References
  1. Kinsley, Carol. "Wesley College Welcomes 17th President". Morning Star Business Report. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  2. "U.S. Naval Academy Leadership Conference 2013" (PDF). U.S. Naval Academy. January 2013. p. 13. Retrieved May 18, 2018. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. Howard, Arshon (March 23, 2016). "Clark inaugurated as Wesley College's 17th President". Delaware State News. Delaware State News. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  4. Clark II, Robert E. "Robert E. Clark President of Wesley College". Town of Smyrna. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
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