Kay Schallenkamp

Kay Schallenkamp
9th President of Black Hills State University
In office
July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2014
Preceded by Thomas Flickema
Succeeded by Tom Jackson, Jr.
14th President of Emporia State University
In office
August 1, 1997 – June 30, 2006
Preceded by Robert E. Glennen
Succeeded by John O. Schwenn, Interim
Michael R. Lane
Provost/Vice Chancellor at
the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
In office
1992–1997
Provost at Chadron State College
In office
1988–1992
Dean of Graduate Studies at
Northern State University
In office
1973–1988
Personal details
Born (1949-12-09) December 9, 1949
Salem, South Dakota
Spouse(s) Ken Schallenkamp
Alma mater Northern State University (B.S.)
University of South Dakota (M.S.)
University of Colorado (PhD)
Occupation Education

Kay Schallenkamp, PhD (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]

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.

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.[9] 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.[10] Schallenkamp retired on June 30, 2014.[11]

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.[12]

References

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