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University News Schallenkamp will lead a student-centered effort Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, who began as Black Hills State University's ninth president in July, is looking forward to leading the university. "BHSU makes a significant difference for our students as well as for the state and nation. Our size, our role and mis sion as well as our unique location, pro vide many opportunities for us," Schallenkamp says. "I want BHSU to be recognized as a premier university in the South Dakota system and the region and nation. To be known for our outstanding, high quality academic programs as well as our flexibility and our innovative approaches in responding to change. Schallenkamp lists stabilizing and growing enrollment along with increas ing fundraising as Schallenkamp’s path to the BHSU presidency Schallenkamp began her higher education in South Dakota as a student at Northern State University. She returned to Northern State as an instructor of com munication disorders beginning in 1973. Becoming a uni versity president wasn't on Schallenkamp's mind at all when she began her career in higher education teaching speech pathology. She moved into administration relatively early in her career when she was named director of Northern s speech and hearing clinic. That's when she decided she'd like to pursue a doctoral degree and continue to be involved in administrative duties. After earning her Ph.D., Schallenkamp was named graduate dean at Northern. She ended her tenure there as dean of graduate studies and research in 1988 and accepted a position at Chadron State College as provost. "The path to becoming a university president started with my work at Chadron State College," Schallenkamp says. She later served as vice president at the University of White Water before being named president at Emporia State University. "I loved Emporia, and in my nine years there, I accom plished a great deal. I saw this [the BHSU presidency] as an opportunity to return to South Dakota and be involved with a great university. her immediate priorities at BHSU. These efforts will be rooted in the academic excel lence that has been estab lished at BHSU. We are fortunate to have outstanding faculty and staff who provide high quality aca demic programs, she says. Schallenkamp notes that she will be leading a grass roots effort with a student centered approach to accom plish these goals. She added that every decision she makes will be based on the needs of the students. "It takes the entire campus to recruit and retain students," Schallenkamp says. We must constantly remember why this university is here it's to prepare students for a successful career and productive citizenship." Schallenkamp, who arrived on campus this summer, is committed to finding ways to make BHSU emerge as a leader in the higher education landscape. Schallenkamp recog nizes that higher educa tion, in the state as well as on a national level, is changing, and she is dedicated to making sure that BHSU is readytorespondto the changes in tech nology and society. She looks forward to the challenges with enthusiasm and great appreciation for her job. "There is not a better job in the worldthanbeing Schallenkamp in higher education," Schallenkamp says. "Working in higher education, I'm sur rounded by young people who are full of hope, promise and enthusiasm. Frequently when I'm meeting with busi ness and industry leaders, I tell them they need to spend some time on campus to see the future of this country and to find comfort in knowing we will be in good hands." Schallenkamp is impressed by the work and enthusiasm of today's students. She noted that her generation, which was heavily influenced by the Vietnam War, was very different than the current generation, which has been impacted by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In recent years Schallenkamp has wit nessed students' commitment to volun teerism and service. "Yes, students are different, not worse, not better, but different and our country is in good hands with these students," Schallenkamp says. "I treasure that I have been able to witness these changes. Being in higher education is an exciting place to work." Schallenkamp says it's important for faculty and students to embrace the ongoing changes in the information age and be ready to accept the challenges. "Technology is impacting every area of our lives. As a university we need to ensure our students are prepared and have the skills to be competitive in that environment. To prepare students for the information age and the global economy we need to ensure that students are flexi ble and willing to embrace change," Schallenkamp says. She notes the ongoing impact of the information age and reiterates that we should be proactive in our efforts. "I'd like us to be ahead of other univer sities. Scan the environment; see what can be done; then, go out and do it,"
Dr. Kay Schallenkamp (center) visits with BHSU students Rachel Braaten, an elementary education major from Thermopolis, Wyo.; Kristal Running Wolf, a pre-med student from Spearfish; and Josh Gilkerson, a business major from Pierre; during her first week as BHSU president. Schallenkamp says. Schallenkamp believes the relationship between the university and region is important. BHSU is a significant resource for educational opportunities, cultural experiences, athletic programs and other out reach activities. The university also serves a con sultative role for the community and region, and sheseesagrow ing role for BHSU throughout the state. "We must be a player in the state. As the president of BHSU, I'm the external face of the university. I'll be attending statewide meetings and working with I want BHSU to be recognized as a premier university in the South Dakota system, the region and nation. legislators and regional policy makers. However, it s not me, it's everybody here, that will make that work," Schallenkamp says. "There's a wealth of knowledge and expertise at Black Hills State," Schallenkamp says. "We have exceptional fac ulty and staff, and we need to be assertive in getting our story out. We need to be active in talk ing about all the wonderful things hap pening at BHSU and let others know that we are engaged in the community and region." Withafulltimecommitmenttothe university, Schallenkamp dedicates most of her time to university related duties. "I don't have spare time. My commit ment to the campus is really a 24 7 job," Schallenkamp says. Since moving to the Black Hills meant moving away from family members, she and her husband are making concentrat ed efforts to stay connected with their children, and especially their grandchil dren, as they become accustomed to their new location. "Ken and I enjoy our Saturday morn ings.Wehavearoominthehousewhere we drink tea and watch the birds. It's a special time for us," Schallenkamp says. She is also looking forward to spending time enjoying their new location in the Black Hills. Black Hills State University Alumni Magazine Page 3
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