David Shallenberger
PhD, Fielding Institute
MBA, Stanford University
BA, Pomona College
Dean
SIT Graduate Institute
David Shallenberger took the position of Dean in August 2009. He joined the SIT Graduate Institute as faculty in the International Education program, a position he assumed after four years as the Director of European and Middle Eastern Studies at SIT Study Abroad. He is active in leadership positions in such professional organizations as NAFSA and the Forum on Education Abroad that reflect his interest in applied research, advocacy and professional ethics. Previous positions include 20 years teaching global studies, intercultural communication and research, ethical leadership, and multicultural awareness; developing and coordinating travel study programs for adults in Europe, Asia, and Latin America; directing a BA program in Hong Kong; and expanding our understanding of “the other.” Prior to coming to SIT Graduate Institute, Shallenberger held faculty and administrative positions at DePaul University and the University of Redlands and has also taught at Elmhurst College, Mallinckrodt College, and National University. Shallenberger has given workshops on adult learning, cross-cultural communication, and multicultural issues at universities in El Salvador, Poland, Romania, and China. He has written numerous articles and is the author of Reclaiming the Spirit: Gay Men and Lesbians Come to Terms with Religion.
