Shirley Hendrick Award Recipient
2015 Recipient
Dr. Hampton ’Nels’ Shirer
Associate Dean for Education in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
The Shirley Hendrick Award recognizes a senior administrator who has significantly advanced efforts for adult learners at Penn State. Dr. Shirer was nominated for his work to make sure all students have access to the same rich resources and educational experiences. He improved access to learning tools for distance learners and was instrumental in making study-abroad more accessible to adult learners.