Kay Schallenkamp (born December 9, 1949) is an American education administrator, most recently serving as

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's ninth president in

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. Before her job at Black Hills State, Schallenkamp also served as the fourteenth president at

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, provost and vice-chancellor at the

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, and multiple positions at

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Biography

Education

Schallenkamp received her bachelor's degree at

, her master's at the

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, and her doctorate from the

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in 1982.

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

provost in 1988, and four years later in 1992, she became the

's provost.

Emporia State University

On August 1, 1997, Schallenkamp began as

's 14th president, making her the first woman to head a

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school. During Schallenkamp's tenure at Emporia State, she reversed the decline enrollment from the past several years. 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. In 2006, she left to become

's president. On February 16, 2018, Founders Day at Emporia State, 17th president

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announced that the new residence hall – which will open in August 2019 – will be named after Schallenkamp.

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. 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. Schallenkamp retired on June 30, 2014.

Personal life

Schallenkamp is married to Ken Schallenkamp and they have two daughters, both of whom followed their mother into education. The Schallenkamps have four grandchildren.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Schallenkamp, Kay Presidents of Emporia State University University of Colorado alumni University of South Dakota alumni Northern State University alumni 1949 births Living people People from Salem, South Dakota