Dr. Karen K. Schultz
Director
In July 2009, Karen Schultz, a recognized community leader in the Shenandoah Valley and a faculty member at Shenandoah University since 1981, was appointed Director of Shenandoah University’s Center for Public Service and Scholarship (CPSS) Schultz, Director and Professor, earned a bachelor’s degree from The College of William and Mary, an associate’s degree in respiratory care and a master’s in business administration from Shenandoah University, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. She received the university-wide exemplary teaching award in 2009, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Service Award in 2005 and has been honored twice as the pharmacy school’s teacher of the year. In the classroom, her ideas have won national recognition for innovations in teaching, and her service learning course has contributed just under 16,000 hours of student service in the region and achieved national attention.
Mr. Zachary Herbaugh
Administrative Assistant
Zach is a current second year Pharmacy student at Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy in Winchester, VA. Current aspirations of completing a residency upon graduation focusing on Diabetic and Anticoagulation Management. Hobbies are watching and attending Steelers football games, reading for pleasure when time allows and spending time with my family and friends. He is extremely excited to begin working for Dr. Karen Schultz and the entire Center for Public Service and Scholarship team!
Mr. Walker Konkle
Graduate Fellow
Originally from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Walker holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Penn State University, and is actively pursuing a Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management from Shenandoah University. Through his involvement and leadership roles within the arts, he was able to discover his love for community engagement, the non-profit sector, and organizational philanthropy. During his last year at Penn State, he was named recipient of the 2017 John W. Oswald President’s Award for the Creative and Performing Arts, a university-wide award given to a graduating student who has provided outstanding leadership and service within the arts.
Ms. Kayla Turner
Graduate Practicum Student
Kayla Turner is a current graduate student in the College Student Development and Administration program at Shepherd University. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese from Marshall University in 2011, and in 2012-2015, she lived in Japan and taught English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). In the future, she hopes to help international students navigate college in the United States. As a practicum student, Kayla brings with her an abundance of experience and knowledge regarding international initiatives and the importance of mentorship. The Center for Public Service and Scholarship looks forward to working with Kayla throughout the Fall 2017 semester.
Graduate Fellow For The Center For Public Service And Scholarship
The Graduate Fellow will engage Shenandoah University students, faculty, and staff to support the mission and goals of the Center for Public Service and Scholarship and the mission of the University as a whole. The Graduate Fellow will support the operations of the Center in addition to delving into a community engagement project, as designated by the Director of the Center for Public Service and Scholarship.
Apply for this Graduate Fellowship
For information or questions contact:
Director, Dr. Karen Schultz at 540-678-4385, kschultz@su.edu
CPSS Administrative Assistant at 540-665-4696
The Center for Public Service and Scholarship is located in Gregory Hall, room 157.