Lars Rune Halvorsen

Lars Rune Halvorsen is the Head of the Department of Welfare, Management and Organisation at Østfold University College, where he also holds the academic rank of Associate Professor in Health Sciences (Vernepleie). His academic background includes a B.A. in Vernepleie and an MSc in Psychology/Behavior Analysis. He oversees the department’s academic profile, education, and research initiatives, emphasizing collaboration and organizational culture.

His research interests center on Ethics, therapeutic and pedagogic processes, and leadership. He has published extensively in journals like Norsk Tidsskrift for Atferdsanalyse and Nordic Journal of Information Literacy in Higher Education, focusing on behavior analysis, educational interventions, and ethical practices in caregiving. Notable works include studies on precision teaching, environmental therapy methodologies, and critiques of educational quality metrics.

Halvorsen is affiliated with the Research Group for Environmental Measures and College Pedagogy. His work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of behavior analysis, emphasizing practical educational strategies and ethical considerations in professional practices. He contributes to media discussions on caregiving ethics through platforms like Vernepleier.no and podcasts.