UWF vice president, professor earn prestigious membership

Hal White, executive vice president and professor of Ethics, Law and Policy at the University of West Florida, was elected to membership in the International Institute of Space Law by its board of directors at the 52nd Annual Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space, held at the 60th International Astronautical Congress in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Oct. 12 through 16.

The International Institute of Space Law is a constituent institute of the International Astronautical Federation. Membership consists both of organizations and of individuals from more than 40 countries who are recognized as distinguished for their contributions to space law development. Founded in 1960, the Institute has played a leading role in the development of international space law, has permanent observer status at the United Nations, and is playing an increasing role in analysis of space law development in individual countries. The Institute also holds meetings, colloquia and competitions around the world on the juridical and social science aspects of space activities.

“As the International Institute of Space Law is comprised of the leading professionals in the world in this field, it is tremendously gratifying and a great honor to be accepted and recognized by them as being among their number,” said White.

White joined the university in fall 2002. He is the vice president in charge of the Division of University Affairs and also serves as chief operating officer for the university. He received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and went on to earn his doctorate in law from the University of Miami in Coral Gables. White also holds a Certificate in Higher Education Administration from Harvard University.