Dan Patterson stepped down as President of Niagara College, in June 2020, after serving for 25 years in this role. Under his leadership, the College tripled its enrolment to 13,000-plus full-time students in over 130 programs with an operating budget surpassing $225 million. Patterson also led the largest capital expansions in Niagara College history with over $300 million of campus redevelopment. Niagara College has honoured Dan with President Emeritus designation, recognising his outstanding service to the College and local communities.Patterson is a strong advocate for the important role post-secondary education plays in economic development. Dan led the creation of innovative learning enterprises at Niagara College, including Canada’s first teaching winery, brewery and distillery. He also helped introduce pioneering programs that serve the needs of emerging industries, like Canada’s first post-secondary credential in Commercial Cannabis Production. Ranking as a leader in applied research for colleges, Patterson established research and innovation centers to support SME's in such areas as advanced manufacturing.In 2021, Dan was honoured by College’s Ontario with the Minister’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2020, Dan was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). Dan is an active member of the Niagara community and has been recognized for several awards including Canadian Red Cross Power of Humanity, Niagara-on-the-Lake Citizen of the Year, RBC Business Citizen of the Year, St. Catharines and also the NOTL Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Dan continues to share his knowledge and expertise through involvement in boards at national, provincial and local levels. Dan received his corporate governance certification (ICD.D) from the Rotman School of Business. Currently, he is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Ontario Centre of Innovation. He is also on the Board of Trustees at Niagara University (Lewiston, New York).Patterson is a graduate of the University of Windsor (BA), The London School of Economics (MSc), and the University of Toronto (MEd/PhD). He also attended Oxford University as a Visiting Fellow at Green Templeton College. In recognition of his achievements within post-secondary education, Patterson was conferred an Honorary Doctorate from Niagara University (New York) and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Brock University.
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PresidentNiagara College Dec 1995 - Jun 2020Welland, On, CaAs Chief Executive Officer, leads a $210 million operation, employing more than 600 full-time and 1,500 part-time staff and providing education and training to over 13,000 full-time students and 15,000 continuing education clients. Major accomplishments include overseeing the development and construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake (1995), considered to be among the best learning environments in the country. Located adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment, it is home to a 40-acre vineyard, and a number of unique learning enterprises, including a restaurant, greenhouse, Canada’s first teaching winery and brewery.In 2009, launched the most significant capital project in Niagara College’s history, with a historic $90 million expansion and revitalization of the Welland Campus. Highlights include a state-of-the-art Technology Centre and $40 million Applied Health Institute. In 2015, embarked on another capital expansion of $64 million including building of the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre and expansion of the Canadian Food and Wine Institute.Leads a high performance team of engaged faculty, administrators and staff, as evidenced by the College’s tremendous success and outstanding employee climate survey results. Ranked first in Ontario in student satisfaction for seven consecutive years, Niagara College has a strong reputation for customer service and continuous improvement.Develops partnerships with industry, government and the community that have positioned Niagara College as a leader in the economic development and transformation of the Niagara Region. Plays a prominent role in developing applied research capacity throughout the Canadian college system and instrumental in the creation of a separate federal research grant envelop for Canadian colleges. -
Vice President Of Business DevelopmentNiagara College 1991 - Dec 1995Welland, On, CaResponsible for the design, development and establishment of the Division within Niagara College involving the delivery of a full range of programs and services from basic work-place literacy to advanced technical and corporate training. Provided leadership for partnership arrangements with business, labour and community groups, in support of lifelong learning. In an increasingly competitive environment, negotiated and secured the College’s role as the trainer of choice for major federal, provincial and private sector training contracts. With an annual budget of $13 million and a staff of approximately 175, responsibilities included the academic delivery of the College’s business programs through the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Successfully cultivated a new long-term relationship between Niagara College and General Motors (GM), leading to the delivery of significant training and consulting services.
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Director, Partnership And Training Support Services BranchOntario Ministry Of Labour, Training And Skills Development 1987 - 1991Toronto, On, CaAs an executive member of the Ontario Public Service, was responsible for directing program design and operation of key components of Ontario’s Training Strategy to meet the needs of employed workers. Responsibilities included: management of the Ministry’s training consulting service (50 Ontario Skills Development Offices [OSDO] operating through the Community College system, with 190 professional training consultants, 22 OSDO Managers and 150 support staff); management of the Ministry’s incentive training funds, e.g., Ontario Skills Incentive Fund, Training Trust Fund, Technicians and Technologists upgrading programs. At the community level, worked with Community Industrial Training Committees (CITCs) to support federal/provincial training initiatives and oversaw the budget for Employment Help Centres. Managed a budget of $70 million and a head office staff of 40, with a marketing budget of approximately $1 million. Senior Ontario government representative responsible for negotiating Ontario’s $12 million participation in an industrial Sectoral Training Fund proposal. Played a leadership role in the Ministry’s dealings with key business/labour and education leaders in the community. -
Director, Planning And ReviewIndian And Northern Affairs Canada 1982 - 1987Responsible for corporate and strategic planning, developed reporting systems and management information systems to support policy operations and senior level decision making. As a member of the Advisory Committee of Federal Economists, provided economic analysis of key regional issues in Ontario. Directed the provision of community base planning services to First Nations communities in three main areas: Physical Planning, Resource Development/Environmental and Comprehensive Community Planning. Responsible for a staff of 14, including professional planners.
Dan Patterson Education Details
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Institute Of Corporate DirectorsIcd.D -
Green Templeton College, Oxford UniversityVisiting Fellow
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University Of TorontoHigher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Harvard UniversityInstitute For Educational Management
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University Of OxfordOxford School Of Management Studies
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University Of TorontoAdult Education
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The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse)Economics
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University Of WindsorPolitical Science And Government
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Dan Patterson's current role is President Emeritus at Niagara College.
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Dan Patterson attended Institute Of Corporate Directors, Green Templeton College, Oxford University, University Of Toronto, Harvard University, University Of Oxford, University Of Toronto, The London School Of Economics And Political Science (Lse), University Of Windsor.
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