Chancellor Announces Vice Chancellor and Senior Executive Director of Workforce Development Appointment
MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Dr. Mark Heinrich, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, has appointed Dr. Douglas (Doug) Jensen as Vice Chancellor and Senior Executive Director of Workforce Development, effective July 1, 2015.
Heinrich spoke of the experience and leadership Jensen will bring to the position, as well as Jensen's strong belief in the vital role of community colleges.
"Dr. Jensen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this crucial position, and I am very pleased to have him on board," said Heinrich. "He has a rich history with community colleges, and he believes strongly in the Workforce Development component of our three-part mission. Dr. Jensen's academic journey began at a community college," he stated. "I believe that Dr. Jensen will be a key asset to our System."
Jensen has more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education. In August 2010, he joined Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, where he served as the Vice President for Economic Development and Chief Executive Officer for the Advanced Technology Center. Prior to joining WCCC, he held the leadership position of Vice President of Learning/Chief Academic Officer at Northcentral Wisconsin Technical College. His experience managing academic divisions encompasses over 15 years of direct day-to-day leadership as Vice President of Learning/Chief Academic Officer, Dean of General Studies, Dean of Workforce Development, and Associate Dean for General Education/Basic Education.
Jensen's extensive academic experience has been in the administrative, management, and leadership areas of the community college system. This includes working with universities/four-year college partners, the K-12 community, economic development, businesses, and government.
Jensen's formal postsecondary education began as a student at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a Doctor of Education with a major in Higher Education Leadership and a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership - Public Administration.
"I am blessed and honored to be chosen as the Vice Chancellor and Senior Executive Director of Workforce Development," said Doug Jensen. "To be able to be part of the Alabama Community College System is a humbling experience" he stated. "My wife Karen, our sons Adam and David, and I are excited to make Alabama our home."
