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 Boulder 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
Chadron State College provost in 1988, and four years later in 1992, she became the
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater's provost.
Emporia State University 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. 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 Emporia State University. Schallenkamp also increased the ESU Foundation's endowment. 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.
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==