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'''Karsten Henriksen''' is a Canadian educator and administrator who serves as the President & CEO of [[Northlands College]] in [[Northern Saskatchewan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=bryanorthner |date=2023-07-07 |title=Northlands President touts new collaboration agreement and benefits for northern students |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2023/07/northlands-president-touts-new-collaboration-agreement-and-benefits-for-northern-students |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northlands implements automated Application Management System – Academica Group |url=https://academica.ca/top-ten/northlands-implements-automated-application-management-system/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=academica.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=supplied |first=Photo |title=Transforming learning in Saskatchewan’s North |url=https://www.eaglefeathernews.com/education/transforming-learning-in-saskatchewans-north |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.eaglefeathernews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About - Northlands College |url=https://www.northlandscollege.ca/about/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.northlandscollege.ca |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Karsten Henriksen''' is a Canadian educator and administrator who serves as the [[Chancellor (education)|president]] & [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of [[Northlands College]] in [[Northern Saskatchewan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=bryanorthner |date=2023-07-07 |title=Northlands President touts new collaboration agreement and benefits for northern students |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2023/07/northlands-president-touts-new-collaboration-agreement-and-benefits-for-northern-students |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northlands implements automated Application Management System – Academica Group |url=https://academica.ca/top-ten/northlands-implements-automated-application-management-system/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=academica.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=supplied |first=Photo |title=Transforming learning in Saskatchewan's North |url=https://www.eaglefeathernews.com/education/transforming-learning-in-saskatchewans-north |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.eaglefeathernews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About - Northlands College |url=https://www.northlandscollege.ca/about/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.northlandscollege.ca |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Henriksen grew up in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, Canada]]. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from [[Brandon University]] in 2003 and later obtained his Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from [[Royal Roads University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cornet |first=Derek |title=Northlands College hires new CEO |url=https://larongenow.com/2022/10/03/northlands-college-hires-new-ceo/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=larongeNOW |language=en}}</ref>
Henriksen grew up in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, Canada]]. He earned a B.A. in [[sociology]] from [[Brandon University]] in 2003 and later obtained an M.A. in [[Interdisciplinarity|interdisciplinary studies]] from [[Royal Roads University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cornet |first=Derek |title=Northlands College hires new CEO |url=https://larongenow.com/2022/10/03/northlands-college-hires-new-ceo/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=larongeNOW |language=en}}</ref>


Henriksen began his academic career as a Regional Director at [[North Island College]] in 2010. He later became the Dean of the School of Environment at [[Olds College|Olds College of Agriculture & Technology]] where he served briefly before joining [[Northwestern Polytechnic]] in 2013 as Director of Continuing Education.<ref name=":0">https://www.linkedin.com/in/khenrisken/</ref>
Henriksen began his academic career as a regional director at [[North Island College]] in 2010. He later became the dean of the School of Environment at [[Olds College|Olds College of Agriculture & Technology]] where he founded the Olds College Brewery (www.ocbeer.ca) before joining [[Northwestern Polytechnic]] in 2013 as director of [[continuing education]].<ref name=":0">https://www.linkedin.com/in/khenrisken/</ref> After leaving Northwestern Polytechnic, Henriksen joined the [[Nunavut Arctic College]] and served as vice-president (assistant deputy minister) until 2019. Following his tenure at Nunavut Arctic College, Henriksen served as vice president, academic at [[Lambton College]] for a year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=leadership – Sustainable Lens |url=http://sustainablelens.org/?cat=951 |access-date=2024-06-04 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northlands College - Northlands College appoints new President & CEO |url=https://educationnewscanada.com/social/l1y6/article/education/level/colleges/2/982302/Northlands-College-appoints-new-President-CEO.htm |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Education News Canada |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-28 |title=Changes among senior leadership at Lambton College |url=https://www.thesarniajournal.ca/news/changes-among-senior-leadership-at-lambton-college-7969643 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=The Sarnia Journal |language=en}}</ref>


After leaving Northwestern Polytechnic, Henriksen joined the [[Nunavut Arctic College]] and served as Vice-President (Assistant Deputy Minister) until 2019. Following his tenure at Nunavut Arctic College, Henriksen served as Vice President, Academic at [[Lambton College]] for a year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=leadership – Sustainable Lens |url=http://sustainablelens.org/?cat=951 |access-date=2024-06-04 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Northlands College - Northlands College appoints new President & CEO |url=https://educationnewscanada.com/social/l1y6/article/education/level/colleges/2/982302/Northlands-College-appoints-new-President-CEO.htm |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Education News Canada |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-28 |title=Changes among senior leadership at Lambton College |url=https://www.thesarniajournal.ca/news/changes-among-senior-leadership-at-lambton-college-7969643 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=The Sarnia Journal |language=en}}</ref>
In September 2022, Henriksen became the president and CEO of [[Northlands College]] in northern [[Saskatchewan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Jenna |date=2024-01-30 |title=Northlands College rolls out a more efficient application system |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2024/01/northlands-college-rolls-out-a-more-efficient-application-system |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-06 |title=Northlands College rolls out new organizational structure |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2023/01/northlands-college-rolls-our-new-organizational-structure |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=Northlands College announces opening of coffee shop at La Ronge campus |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2024/03/northlands-college-announces-opening-of-coffee-shop-at-la-ronge-campus |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref> Henriksen also teaches MBA courses at [[University Canada West]].<ref name=":0" />


In September 2022, became the President and CEO of [[Northlands College]] in northern [[Saskatchewan]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Jenna |date=2024-01-30 |title=Northlands College rolls out a more efficient application system |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2024/01/northlands-college-rolls-out-a-more-efficient-application-system |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-06 |title=Northlands College rolls out new organizational structure |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2023/01/northlands-college-rolls-our-new-organizational-structure |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=Northlands College announces opening of coffee shop at La Ronge campus |url=https://www.mbcradio.com/2024/03/northlands-college-announces-opening-of-coffee-shop-at-la-ronge-campus |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=MBC Radio |language=en-CA}}</ref>
During his time at Northlands College, domestic enrollment and the number of scholarships have both increased.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Northlands College Achieves Remarkable 19% Increase in Enrollment: A Triumph of Transformation and Dedication |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/northlands-college-achieves-remarkable-19-002500379.html |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref> The first dental therapy clinic in Northern Canada was launched.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jordan |first=Valerie G. Barnes Connell |date=2024-03-13 |title=Northlands College launches Dental Clinic in support of their Dental Therapists Program |url=https://paherald.sk.ca/northlands-college-launches-dental-clinic-in-support-of-their-dental-therapists-program/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=paherald.sk.ca |language=en-GB}}</ref> The school also added a College of Indigenous Health Leadership and established the Centre for Indigenous Health Leadership.{{cn|date=June 2024}} Henriksen is an advocate for the LGBTQ community, being one of the first openly gay post-secondary leaders in Canada.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


== Honors and awards ==
Henriksen teaches MBA courses at [[University Canada West]].<ref name=":0" />


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Henriksen received the [[Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal]] (2022) for his service to education in Saskatchewan.
== Achievements ==


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* As President and CEO of Northlands College, he Increased domestic enrollment by 19% and significantly increased the number of scholarships.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Northlands College Achieves Remarkable 19% Increase in Enrollment: A Triumph of Transformation and Dedication |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/northlands-college-achieves-remarkable-19-002500379.html |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref>
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* At Nunavut Arctic College, he secured a $185 million for Cambridge Bay Campus Development and launched the Nunavut Arctic College Foundation.

* Henriksen developed a Dental Therapy Lab at Northlands College which is the first Dental therapy clinic in Northern Saskatchewan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jordan |first=Valerie G. Barnes Connell |date=2024-03-13 |title=Northlands College launches Dental Clinic in support of their Dental Therapists Program |url=https://paherald.sk.ca/northlands-college-launches-dental-clinic-in-support-of-their-dental-therapists-program/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=paherald.sk.ca |language=en-GB}}</ref>

* Additionally, he established the Canoe Café for work-integrated learning at Northlands College.

* He launched Saskatchewan College’s first Metaverse Campus to facilitate learners across Northern Saskatchewan and remote regions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=Canada’s Northlands College Launches Metaverse Campus |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-northlands-college-launches-metaverse-174500084.html |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jordan |first=Valerie G. Barnes Connell |date=2023-04-12 |title=Northlands College launches Capable North initiative |url=https://paherald.sk.ca/northlands-college-launches-capable-north-initiative/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=paherald.sk.ca |language=en-GB}}</ref>

* Henriksen led the start-up of the College of Indigenous Health Leadership, developing its bi-cultural practice-based program delivery model. He also played an important role in the establishment of the Centre for Indigenous Health Leadership, and served as the [[Coast Salish]] Witness for the Centre's first graduation.

* He established and Implemented five interrelated Academic Policies. supervised program reviews for four diploma programs, and established the Institute's Centre for Teaching and innovation - Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

* At Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, he established and implemented academic policies and established the Institute's Centre for Teaching and Innovation.

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* Henriksen received the [[Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal]] (2022) for his service to education in Saskatchewan.

* At Olds College, Henriksen launched the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management Program.

* He led Canadian post-secondary international campuses in [[China]] and private-public partnerships in [[Ontario]]. Henriksen has also been consulted by international institutions including [[Otago Polytechnic]] where he conducted a substantive review of international education.

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Latest revision as of 10:26, 17 June 2024

Karsten Henriksen
Canadian
Alma materRoyal Roads University, Brandon University
Occupation(s)Educator and administrator

Karsten Henriksen is a Canadian educator and administrator who serves as the

Northern Saskatchewan.[1][2][3][4]

Life and career

Henriksen grew up in Vancouver, Canada. He earned a B.A. in sociology from Brandon University in 2003 and later obtained an M.A. in interdisciplinary studies from Royal Roads University.[5]

Henriksen began his academic career as a regional director at North Island College in 2010. He later became the dean of the School of Environment at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology where he founded the Olds College Brewery (www.ocbeer.ca) before joining Northwestern Polytechnic in 2013 as director of continuing education.[6] After leaving Northwestern Polytechnic, Henriksen joined the Nunavut Arctic College and served as vice-president (assistant deputy minister) until 2019. Following his tenure at Nunavut Arctic College, Henriksen served as vice president, academic at Lambton College for a year.[7][8][9]

In September 2022, Henriksen became the president and CEO of Northlands College in northern Saskatchewan.[10][11][12] Henriksen also teaches MBA courses at University Canada West.[6]

During his time at Northlands College, domestic enrollment and the number of scholarships have both increased.[13] The first dental therapy clinic in Northern Canada was launched.[14] The school also added a College of Indigenous Health Leadership and established the Centre for Indigenous Health Leadership.[citation needed] Henriksen is an advocate for the LGBTQ community, being one of the first openly gay post-secondary leaders in Canada.[citation needed]

Honors and awards

Henriksen received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022) for his service to education in Saskatchewan.

References

  1. ^ bryanorthner (2023-07-07). "Northlands President touts new collaboration agreement and benefits for northern students". MBC Radio. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  2. ^ "Northlands implements automated Application Management System – Academica Group". academica.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  3. ^ supplied, Photo. "Transforming learning in Saskatchewan's North". www.eaglefeathernews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  4. ^ "About - Northlands College". www.northlandscollege.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ Cornet, Derek. "Northlands College hires new CEO". larongeNOW. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  6. ^ a b https://www.linkedin.com/in/khenrisken/
  7. ^ "leadership – Sustainable Lens". Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  8. ^ "Northlands College - Northlands College appoints new President & CEO". Education News Canada. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  9. ^ "Changes among senior leadership at Lambton College". The Sarnia Journal. 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  10. ^ Smith, Jenna (2024-01-30). "Northlands College rolls out a more efficient application system". MBC Radio. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  11. ^ "Northlands College rolls out new organizational structure". MBC Radio. 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  12. ^ "Northlands College announces opening of coffee shop at La Ronge campus". MBC Radio. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  13. ^ "Northlands College Achieves Remarkable 19% Increase in Enrollment: A Triumph of Transformation and Dedication". Yahoo Finance. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  14. ^ Jordan, Valerie G. Barnes Connell (2024-03-13). "Northlands College launches Dental Clinic in support of their Dental Therapists Program". paherald.sk.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
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