Scott Mcalpine, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Canada Area

President of a research and analysis consultancy serving the needs of public and private sector organizations for evidence-based decision-making. Specialties include public policy, post-secondary education, strategic analysis and planning, institutional development and governance. We perform custom research and leverage a network of expertise to provide intelligence to organizations and governments at all levels. Our demographic analyses and projections, macro-economic, social, and political… Show more President of a research and analysis consultancy serving the needs of public and private sector organizations for evidence-based decision-making. Specialties include public policy, post-secondary education, strategic analysis and planning, institutional development and governance. We perform custom research and leverage a network of expertise to provide intelligence to organizations and governments at all levels. Our demographic analyses and projections, macro-economic, social, and political trend analyses, needs analyses, community consultations and public policy research have helped many organizations make decisions, wisely. www.integratedanalytics.ca Show less

Advanced Education Leader and consultant with a proven track record of innovation and market responsiveness including leading a post-secondary institution to prominence and financial sustainability. A system and strategic thinker specializing in growth and institutional turn-around. Broad experience including academic leadership, strategic planning, international education, new program development, culture change and evidence-based decision-making. Adept at internal and external communications,… Show more Advanced Education Leader and consultant with a proven track record of innovation and market responsiveness including leading a post-secondary institution to prominence and financial sustainability. A system and strategic thinker specializing in growth and institutional turn-around. Broad experience including academic leadership, strategic planning, international education, new program development, culture change and evidence-based decision-making. Adept at internal and external communications, building consensus, optimizing resources, generating significant cost savings and promoting innovative solutions in complex multicultural and unionized environments. Show less

Metro Vancouver

Turned around Douglas College to become the largest highly-recognized degree granting college in Metro Vancouver. Responsible for leadership of $100 million plus organization and growing enrolments and programs in the context of no new government funding. Successful in moving the institution from achieving 87% of targets to 109%. This was achieved through the development and seamless implementation of a visionary 5 year strategic plan based on growth, quality… Show more Turned around Douglas College to become the largest highly-recognized degree granting college in Metro Vancouver. Responsible for leadership of $100 million plus organization and growing enrolments and programs in the context of no new government funding. Successful in moving the institution from achieving 87% of targets to 109%. This was achieved through the development and seamless implementation of a visionary 5 year strategic plan based on growth, quality, internationalization, experiential learning, student and employee engagement and revenue diversification.Achievements:• Addition of 10 Post-Degree Diplomas, 3 new degrees, innovative 'Foundation Year', several majors, various other programs• Recognized as one of BC’s top employers (2014 and 2015)• Winner of numerous Internationalization awards (ACCC, CBIE, BCCIE, Government of China)• 25% increase in domestic FTE • 70% increase in international FTE • 70% increase in contract training revenues • 170% increase in international revenue• 60% increase in size of endowment Show less

Responsibility for over 65% of student enrolment at the College, 29 certificate, diploma and university transfer programs, 7 undergraduate degree completion programs, and one collaborative Master of Education program. Developed several new programs, an applied research centre partnership with the community, expanded regional and distance delivery, engaged community stakeholders in partnerships and collaborations. Responsible for Immigrant Settlement Services, College Library, on-line and hybrid… Show more Responsibility for over 65% of student enrolment at the College, 29 certificate, diploma and university transfer programs, 7 undergraduate degree completion programs, and one collaborative Master of Education program. Developed several new programs, an applied research centre partnership with the community, expanded regional and distance delivery, engaged community stakeholders in partnerships and collaborations. Responsible for Immigrant Settlement Services, College Library, on-line and hybrid course development and delivery. Show less

Led the largest academic department at the College responsible for 25% of overall enrolment, developed and implemented new academic programs, negotiated effective partnerships with other Universities (University of Alberta, Athabasca University and University of Calgary). Developed significant community partnerships (United Way, Chamber of Commerce) and developed a contract applied research unit as well as a refereed academic journal.

Grande Prairie, Alberta

Instructed University courses (1st year through 4th year) in Political Science and Economics for transfer to the University of Alberta and elsewhere. Developed and implemented collaborations with the University of Calgary (Social Work), Athabasca University (degree completion in Arts, Business & Computer Science), the University of Alberta (Local Government Studies and Teacher Education), and the University of Northern British Columbia (Educational Leadership).

Instructor in Canadian Government and Politics, Politics and the Media, Public Administration

Master’S Degree, Constitutional Law (Llm)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science

Ph.D. in Canadian Politics and International Relations. Coursework completed in 1990, dissertation in 1994

Master'S Degree, Political Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Political Science (Honours)