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Robert Schalkoff is Assistant Professor of International Studies at Centre College, where he also serves as Director of the Lincoln Scholars Program and Director of the Office of Fellowships. He is actively engaged in academic leadership and international education initiatives within the Academic Affairs division.
Education:
- BS in Education, Lebanon Valley College
- MAT in TESOL, S.I.T. Graduate Institute
- EdD in Higher Education (International Education), Northern Illinois University
Robert Schalkoff's research focuses on international education, particularly faculty internationalization, mentoring and advising of young adults, experiential education in foreign language teaching, and reflective practice among student teachers. His work has strong applications in study abroad programming and global human resource development, especially in Japan and Taiwan.
His professional contributions include significant grant-funded projects on internationalization, though no recent articles are listed in the provided text. His work trends toward educational leadership, cross-cultural pedagogy, and institutional program development.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- Japan Foundation Grant (2016, with Steve Hoffman)
- Global Human Resource Development Program Grant, Ministry of Education, Japan (2012–2016)
- Accelerating Internationalization in Higher Education Program Grant, Ministry of Education, Japan (2008–2009)
Robert Schalkoff has held leadership roles in advising and program direction, notably founding the Lincoln Scholars Program and the Office of Fellowships at Centre College. He has led major grant-funded international initiatives and collaborated on cross-institutional exchange programs, including with Yamaguchi Prefectural University. He has also taught CentreTerm courses abroad in Finland and Japan, integrating fieldwork and cultural studies into experiential learning.
He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the National Association of Fellowship Advisors, and the Undergraduate Scholars Program Providers Association. His work continues to shape undergraduate global engagement and fellowship advising at Centre College.
