Kay Schallenkamp

Kay Schallenkamp (born December 9, 1949) is an American education administrator, most recently serving as Black Hills State University's ninth president in Spearfish, South Dakota. Before her job at Black Hills State, Schallenkamp also served as the fourteenth president at Emporia State University, provost and vice-chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Chadron State College, and multiple positions at Northern State University.[1]

Kay Schallenkamp
9th President of Black Hills State University
In office
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2014
Preceded byThomas Flickema
Succeeded byTom Jackson Jr.
14th President of Emporia State University
In office
August 1, 1997 – June 30, 2006
Preceded byRobert E. Glennen
Succeeded byMichael R. Lane
Personal details
Born (1949-12-09) December 9, 1949
Salem, South Dakota
Spouse(s)Ken Schallenkamp
Alma materNorthern State University (B.S.)
University of South Dakota (M.S.)
University of Colorado at Boulder (PhD)
OccupationEducation
Signature

Biography

Education

Schallenkamp received her bachelor's degree at Northern State University, her master's at the University of South Dakota, and her doctorate from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982.[2]

Early career

Schallenkamp started in higher education in 1973 at Northern State University as a professor. She was then the chair of the department from 1982 to 1984, following as the graduate studies and research dean in 1984. Schallenkamp was selected as Chadron State College provost in 1988,[3] and four years later in 1992, she became the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater's provost.[4]

Emporia State University
The "Power E" in which Schallenkamp helped set as the university's first permanent logo

On August 1, 1997, Schallenkamp began as Emporia State University's 14th president, making her the first woman to head a Kansas Board of Regents school.[5][6] During Schallenkamp's tenure at Emporia State, she reversed the decline enrollment from the past several years.[7] Schallenkamp became most notable at Emporia State for creating a new graphic identity for Emporia State, including the "Power E", which is the current athletics logo for ESU. Schallenkamp also increased the ESU Foundation's endowment.[8] In 2006, she left to become Black Hills State University's president.

On February 16, 2018, Founders Day at Emporia State, 17th president Allison Garrett announced that the new residence hall – which will open in August 2019 – will be named after Schallenkamp.[9]

Black Hills State University

On July 1, 2006, Schallenkamp began her second presidency as Black Hills State University's (BHSU) ninth president, and the university's first woman president.[10] During Schallenkamp tenure at BHSU, the university increased enrollment rates, as well as graduation rates, established new academic programs, and increased funding. Schallenkamp also built and strengthened partnerships with the communities. Schallenkamp received an honorary doctorate, Doctor of Public Service, in June 2014 for her work at BHSU.[11] Schallenkamp retired on June 30, 2014.[12]

Personal life

Schallenkamp is married to Ken Schallenkamp and they have two daughters, both who follows their mother in education. The Schallenkamps have four grandchildren.[13]

References
  1. "Dr. Kay Schallenkamp Leads Black Hills State University". Live With Jay.
  2. "Tribute To Dr. Kay Schallenkamp". Capitol Words. Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
  3. Glennen retiring, Schallenkamp to succeed as first woman president in KS Board of Regents system
  4. "State of Wisconsin Blue Book". google.com. 1995.
  5. First woman president in Regents system in Kansas
  6. "Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search". Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  7. "News Archives - CJOnline.com". Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  8. "Kay Schallenkamp (1997-2006) - About - Emporia State University". Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  9. "Emporia State residence hall named after first female Kansas regents president". February 16, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  10. "Regents name Emporia State interim president". LJWorld.com.
  11. "BHSU President Receives Honorary Doctorate". bhsu.edu.
  12. "KELOLAND.com - SD Regents Name New President To Black Hills State". keloland.com.
  13. "BHSU President Schallenkamp announces retirement". bhsu.edu.
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