Allen Kenneth Schaidle received a MSc in Higher Education from the University of Oxford and a M.A. in International Educational Development from Columbia University. Allen completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas accumulating such prestigious titles as Hall Center Scholar, Global Scholar, and School of Education’s Senior Leadership Award.
Throughout his career, Allen has concentrated on higher education, international education, and rural education with fieldwork across multiple countries. Over the years, Allen’s research has received several grants, scholarships, and awards. He loves making research accessible to professionals in a wide range of career fields by frequently engaging internationally in professional speaking presentations. His writings have appeared in The Nation, Inside Higher Education, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and the New York Times. In his free time, Allen publishes stories retelling his outdoor explorations and is a published poet. A native of Worth Township, Illinois, Allen considers the creeks and forests of central Illinois his eternal home. |