Departure of Erica Schaper from the Executive Board

Erica Schaper

Erica Schaper is leaving NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences after 7 years of service due to her appointment as chair of the Executive Board for Frisius MC. Frisius MC is the new name for what is currently Medical Centre Leeuwarden and Tjongerschans hospital in Heerenveen. As of 1 January 2025, Erica will lead the merger and further develop its strategic course. Alongside her new colleagues, she will work on building a shared culture for the merged hospital. In addition, Erica aims to apply the unique way of collaboration that has put education in Northern Netherlands on the map in the past few years to the healthcare industry.

Valuable contributions 

Since her appointment on 1 October 2017, Erica has performed her role of chair of the board with dedication and energy. Erica has made a valuable contribution to the growth and development of NHL Stenden and led the merger between NHL University of Applied Sciences and Stenden. Her influence extended in fact beyond the region and she also played an important role for the whole of Northern Netherlands, for instance in the collaborations through the Education Agreement Fryslân, Water Campus Leeuwarden and the University of the North. In addition, as vice-chair for the Netherlands Association of University of Applied Sciences, she has made an important contribution to the development of higher education at a national level, as well as to internationalisation which has expanded rapidly in the past years thanks to such partnerships as with RUN European University.  The Supervisory Board is especially grateful for her dedication and resolve in leading NHL Stenden over the years.

Quality

Erica Schaper: “ It was a privilege to work with driven and inspiring colleagues and students on the new strategy, the organisation and the improvement of quality in education and research. NHL Stenden has a strong foundation and I am confident that the institute will continue its successes and maintain its top 4 position for quality.”

Great appreciation

Jannewietske de Vries, Supervisory Board chair: “ Erica’s inspiring leadership has led NHL Stenden through an impressive development. Her vision, passion and dedication were guiding in the shaping of a future-oriented perspective that continues to inspire both students and staff. I am happy that Erica will apply her knowledge, expertise and network for healthcare in Friesland. The Supervisory Board expresses its great appreciation for Erica’s commitment and wishes her the very best with this wonderful next step.” 

Subsequent steps

Erica Schaper’s departure means the Supervisory Board is tasked with quickly filling the vacancies in the Executive Board. Jannewietske: “We have every confidence in forming a new executive board that is in keeping with our university of applied sciences and that will further develop our strategic course.”

On behalf of the full Supervisory Board
Jannewietske de Vries

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