Robert L. Caslen

Robert L. Caslen
Robert L. Caslen
	Caslen in 2019
29th President of the University of South Carolina
	In office; August 1, 2019 – May 13, 2021
Preceded by	Harris Pastides
Succeeded by	Harris Pastides (interim)
59th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
	In office; July 17, 2013 – June 22, 2018
President	Barack Obama; Donald Trump
Preceded by	David H. Huntoon
Succeeded by	Darryl A. Williams
Personal details
Born	November 30, 1953 (age 70); Connecticut, United States
Alma mater	United States Military Academy (BS); Long Island University (MBA); Kansas State University (MS);
Website	www.robertcaslen.com
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1975–2018
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	United States Military Academy (2013–2018); 25th Infantry Division (2008–2009);
Battles/wars	Gulf War; Operation Uphold Democracy; War in Afghanistan; Iraq War;
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Army Distinguished Service Medal (3); Defense Superior Service Medal (2); Legion of Merit (5); Bronze Star Medal (3);

Robert Louis Caslen Jr. (born November 30, 1953) is a retired United States Army officer who served as the 59th superintendent of West Point from 2013 until 2018^[1] and as the 29th president of the University of South Carolina from July 2019 until May 2021. Between January and May 2019, Caslen was senior counsel to the president and interim chief financial officer at the University of Central Florida.^[2] On July 19, 2019, the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina elected him as the school's 29th president, a position he assumed on August 1, 2019.^[3] Caslen also served as HigherEchelon's Special Advisor on Executive Leadership and Character Development.^[4] He resigned as President at South Carolina on May 12, 2021.^[5]

^ "General Officer Announcements". News Release. US Department of Defense. Retrieved January 27, 2013. "Office of the Superintendent". Bio. US Military Academy. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
^ Robert L. Caslen Jr. University of South Carolina President-Elect. University of South Carolina. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
^ USC president-elect 'Bob' Caslen addresses his selection, challenges ahead and vision for University. WLTX, July 22, 2019.
^ "Robert Caslen".
^ Bob Caslen resigns, former president Harris Pastides steps in as interim, Daily Gamecock, May 12, 2021. https://www.dailygamecock.com/article/2021/05/brief-caslen-resigns-pastides-steps-in-as-interim-poag-news

[1] "General Officer Announcements". News Release. US Department of Defense. Retrieved January 27, 2013. "Office of the Superintendent". Bio. US Military Academy. Retrieved August 6, 2013.

[2] Robert L. Caslen Jr. University of South Carolina President-Elect. University of South Carolina. Retrieved July 27, 2019.

[3] USC president-elect 'Bob' Caslen addresses his selection, challenges ahead and vision for University. WLTX, July 22, 2019.

[4] "Robert Caslen".

[dailygamecock.com-5] Bob Caslen resigns, former president Harris Pastides steps in as interim, Daily Gamecock, May 12, 2021. https://www.dailygamecock.com/article/2021/05/brief-caslen-resigns-pastides-steps-in-as-interim-poag-news

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Robert L. Caslen
Caslen in 2019

29th President of the University of South Carolina
In office August 1, 2019 – May 13, 2021
Preceded by	Harris Pastides
Succeeded by	Harris Pastides (interim)
59th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
In office July 17, 2013 – June 22, 2018
President	Barack Obama Donald Trump
Preceded by	David H. Huntoon
Succeeded by	Darryl A. Williams

Personal details
Born	(1953-11-30) November 30, 1953 (age 70) Connecticut, United States
Alma mater	United States Military Academy (BS) Long Island University (MBA) Kansas State University (MS)
Website	www.robertcaslen.com
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1975–2018
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	United States Military Academy (2013–2018) 25th Infantry Division (2008–2009)
Battles/wars	Gulf War Operation Uphold Democracy War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (3)