He received the USAF Exceptional Service Award in 1990 and was made an honorary member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1995 .
In a 1986 Exxon Foundation study , President Whalen was named one of the nation 's top - 100 higher education chief executive officers .
Whalen received the USAF Exceptional Service Award in 1990 and was made an honorary member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1995 .
In a 1986 Exxon Foundation study , President Whalen was named one of the nation 's top - 100 higher education chief executive officers .